Scott Shetler
Katy Perry Gets Silly at the Water Park in ‘Part of Me’ Clip
In a new clip from her upcoming ‘Katy Perry: Part of Me’ documentary, the ‘Teenage Dream’ singer shows fans what she does on her days off between concerts, which typically involves lots of thrill rides and visits to water parks with her sister.
Britney Spears + Demi Lovato Kick Off ‘X Factor’ Auditions in Austin
The revamped lineup of ‘X Factor‘ judges made its first appearance today at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, where newcomers Britney Spears and Demi Lovato joined Simon Cowell and LA Reid for the first round of auditions for next season.
See What Phillip Phillips’ Girlfriend Looks Like
New ‘American Idol‘ champion Phillip Phillips has a girlfriend who doesn’t mind his heavily-female fan base. She joined Phillips after his victory when he sat down for an interview with Ryan Seacrest, the man who told the world last night that Phillips was the Season 11 ‘Idol’ champion.
Elton John Hospitalized, Cancels Concerts
Elton John canceled four concerts this weekend in Las Vegas after being hospitalized for a respiratory infection. According to TMZ, the singer will rest for at least a week before attempting to resume performing.
Kelly Clarkson Shares ‘Dark Side’ Behind-the-Scenes Footage
Based on the all the live appearances Kelly Clarkson has been doing to promote her new single ‘Dark Side,’ from the Billboard Music Awards to ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ the music video should be arriving any day now. In the meantime, the first ‘American Idol‘ has posted some behind-the-scenes footage of the clip online.
Stevie Wonder Receives Icon Award, Sings With Alicia Keys at 2012 Billboard Music Awards
One talented pianist honored another when Alicia Keys presented Stevie Wonder with the Icon Award at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. She also joined the legendary singer for a performance of his classic hits ‘Higher Ground’ and ‘Overjoyed.’
Adele Turns Down Glastonbury Headlining Gig, Wins Ivor Novello Awards
Even Adele gets stage fright. Adele may have walked away with two Ivor Novello Awards yesterday for her songwriting achievements, but she won’t be headlining one of England’s biggest music festivals because, the organizer says, she finds the idea of performing in front of 80,000 people too “daunting.”
Donna Summer’s Family Releases Official Statement About Her Death
Donna Summer‘s family issued a formal statement about her death from cancer yesterday at the age of 63, thanking fans for their prayers and remembering the disco icon’s accomplishments.
Jennifer Lopez Tops Forbes’ Celebrity 100 List
Is Jennifer Lopez the most powerful celebrity in the world? Forbes magazine thinks so and has placed J.Lo atop its Celebrity 100 list, citing her “stunning career reinvention” as a judge on ‘American Idol’ and her renewed success as a performer.
Amy Winehouse Felt Threatened by Adele’s Success
One of the demons Amy Winehouse struggled with before her death last year was jealousy over the success of Adele, according to Winehouse’s former producer, Mark Ronson, who had first-hand knowledge of the singer’s mental state in the months before her passing.
Watch Bruno Mars Perform ‘Runaway Baby’ at 2012 Met Gala
An A-list crowd celebrated the fashion world at last week’s 2012 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where Bruno Mars performed ‘Runaway Baby.’
Elton John Honors Beastie Boys’ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch in Concert
Elton John dedicated a song to the late Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys at a recent Las Vegas show, where the legendary hitmaker told the audience about the time he discovered the trailblazing hip-hop trio.