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VIDEO: Kelly Rowland featuring David Guetta "Commander"
Check out the new music video from Kelly Roland featuring David Guetta for their new song "Commander."
Album Review: Eminem's Recovery
After the release of his last album Relapse, which was perceived with lukewarm reviews, rap star Eminem needed to put out an album that calling stellar would be an understatement.
#Twittertrends Week of July 29
Check out what topics were trending on Twitter this week, including followers of Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, thoughts on the new Rick Ross album and the removal of a Never Shout Never Song.
VIDEO: Train - "If It's Love"
Watch the video for Train's single - "If It's Love" - from the group's fifth album Save Me San Francisco!
Glee Gone Wild: Sara Bareilles "Many the Miles"
See what happens when real-life glee clubs cover some of today's hottest pop songs. This time, the Girls Next Door remake the Sara Bareilles song "Many the Miles."
Gallery - Fallen From Grace
From serving jail time to having a temper that is out of control - check out our list of those who have fallen from grace.
New Music Tuesday: Week of July 27
Check out the latest music releases today including new albums from the new Dru Hill lineup and Fat Joe.
VIDEO: Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
Check out the lyric video for Katy Perrys brand new single "Teenage Dream" - Full video coming in August!
THE 15: Best Westerns
No, we're not talking about the world’s largest hotel chain, but of the gritty wild west pictures that have become a valued genre within the film world. From John Wayne to Clint Eastwood and beyond, here are our favorites. Giddy-up!
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles - "King of Anything"
Check out singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles' video for her single "King of Anything" - its the first single from her upcoming album Kaleidoscope Heart!
Album Review: The Roots How I Got Over
Check out thoughts on the latest release How I Got Over from jam band and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon house band, The Roots.
#Twittertrends Week of July 22
Find out what topics were trending in the world of music this week and what your favorite artists were tweeing about.
VIDEO: Kelly Rowland featuring David Guetta "Commander"
Check out the new music video from Kelly Roland featuring David Guetta for their new song "Commander."
New Music Tuesday: Week of July 20
Check out details on the latest release Teflon Don from rapper Rick Ross.
Gallery: Artists Who Own Their Own Record Labels
Sometimes performing onstage just isn't enough! Check out this list of artists who dove deeper into the industry and started their own labels.
VIDEO: Katy Perry Behind The Scene - Part 4
Check out the final segement of a behind the scenes look at the making of Katy Perry's hit summer song "California Gurls."
VIDEO: Katy Perry Behind The Scene - Part 3
Check out the third segement of a behind the scenes look at the making of Katy Perry's hit summer song "California Gurls."
VIDEO: Katy Perry Behind The Scene - Part 2
Check out the second segement of a behind the scenes look at the making of Katy Perry's hit summer song "California Gurls."
VIDEO: Katy Perry Behind The Scene - Part 1
Check out the first segement of a behind the scenes look at the making of Katy Perry's hit summer song "California Gurls."
Artist to Watch: Charice
Charice has been called dubbed as “the most talented girl in the world” by one of the most powerful women in the world—Oprah Winfrey.
VIDEO: Selena Gomez "Round and Round"
Check out the new music video from Selena Gomez for her hit song "Round and Round."
Inception, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Opens Nationwide Friday
Director Christopher Nolan delivers his first film since The Dark Knight on Friday. Inception is a sci-fi thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a thief who robs people of their secrets when they're
VIDEO: Sarah McLachlan - "Loving You is Easy"
Watch the video for Sarah McLachlan's single "Loving You is Easy" - from her latest album Laws of Illusion!
The 15: Movies Based On True Stories
Does your movie palate crave films about real life events? Well, this week's The 15 is for you! Check out some of our favorite movies based on true stories!
Album Preview: Hey Monday Beneath It All
Power pop band Hey Monday has released two tracks from their upcoming album Beneath It All, which is slated for release on August 17.
Album Review: Nas and Damien Marley Distant Relatives
Check out a review of the new album Distant Relatives from unlikely duo Nas and Damien Marley.
#TwitterTrends Week of July 15
Check out the hottest trending topics this week on Twitter including the FIFA World Cup, Lebron James, a new Spiderman movie and new trending topics from the rapper Fabolous.
PLAYLIST - TV Show Theme Songs
For our latest PLAYLIST, we've come up with a list of popular tunes that were also used as some of TV's best theme songs. Leave the remote behind and check them out now!
Glee Gone Wild: Kings of Leon "Use Somebody"
Check out what happens when real-life Glee clubs cover some of the hottest songs on the charts today. This time UC Santa Cruz's Acquire A Capella covers Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody."
VIDEO: Brandon Boyd - Runaway Train
Incubus singer Brandon Boyd is gearing up for the release of his debut solo album. The Wild Trapeze will hit stores on July 6th, but you can check out the single for "Runaway Train," here now.
Gallery - Most Powerful Women in Pop
Check out artists who are not only known for their musical abilities but also their powerful position within the music industry.
New Music Tuesday: Week of July 13
Check out new releases the week of July 13. Albums out today include those from M.I.A., Ice Cube and The Maine.
Artist to Watch: Mike Posner
It’s good to be Mike Posner. His debut album 31 Minutes to Takeoff won’t even be released until August 10, and he’s already all over the Billboard charts.
VIDEO: Macy Gray - "Beauty in the World"
Check out Macy Gray's video for her single "Beauty in the World" from her latest album The Sellout!
VIDEO: Weezer - Represent
Weezer had plenty to celebrate over the weekend. Between a successful set at Bonnaroo and Team U.S.A.'s respectable draw with England in their World Cup match, frontman and die-hard soccer fan Rivers Cuomo even wrote a song for the team.
The 15: Romantic Comedies
Does your movie palate crave films with romance and comedic twists and turns? Well, this week's The 15 is for you! Check out some of our favorite romantic comedies!
Album Review: B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray
Atlanta rapper B.o.B. has become a household name thanks to his astonishing debut album B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray.
#Twittertrends Week of July 8
Check out some of the hottest trending topics this week including Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, Lady Gaga, The Glastonbury Festival, and of course, Justin Bieber.
Glee Gone Wild: Lily Allen "Smile"
Check out what happens when real-life glee clubs cover their own versions of popular songs. This time, see a cover of Lily Allen's "Smile."
VIDEO: Switchfoot - The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)
Switchfoot issued a video for their song "The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)," from their 2009 album Hello Hurricane. The video, like the song, honor civil rights activist John M. Perkins. Watch the clip now.
American Idols Live Tour in Trouble, Sales-Wise?
It looks as though the American Idols Live tour has fallen prey to the same concert woes that have affected Lilith Fair and many other artists this summer.
New Music Tuesday: Week of July 6
Check out new music releases this week including a first album from Big Boi of Outkast, another from rapper Juvenile and a bilingual release from Enrique Iglesias.
PLAYLIST: Relief Efforts
The sobering reality of the ongoing oil spill in the gulf has mobilized thousands of volunteers to do something. In times of crisis, even celebrities are moved to help. To commemorate all those valiant efforts, here's a PLAYLIST of some of their biggest relief projects.
Preview: Michael Buble Planning "Stand-Alone" Single For Next Release
Michael Buble's next single will be a song that isn't included on his current album Crazy Love. Michael tells the Indianapolis Star that after "Haven't Met You Yet" has run its course
VIDEO: MGMT - It's Working
MGMT have just revealed the latest video from their sophomore set, Congratulations. Check out the psychedelically fabulous clip for "It's Working" now.
New Natasha Bedingfield Single To Soundtrack Beach Volleyball Games
Natasha Bedingfield released her new single "Touch" a few weeks ago at iTunes, and now she's partnered with Nivea to make the song part of the company's Happiness Campaign.
Eclipse Star: Parents Should Remember It's a PG-13 Film
Eclipse, the third film in the Twilight franchise, opens Wednesday, June 30th, with several theaters around the country planning special midnight screenings Tuesday night, June 29th.
Will Kanye's Album Be Out September 14th?
Kanye West himself hasn't said anything about it, but some of his associates are claiming that the rapper's next CD will land in stores September 14th.
Trailers: Twilight: Eclipse, The Last Airbender
The third installment of the hugely popular Twilight series has already debuted in theaters, grossing a mindblowing $30 million in its initial midnight screening alone.
Lady Antebellum Release Dance Remix of "Need You Now"
Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" is a pretty sad song, but now it's got a beat so you can dance to it. The Jason Nevins dance remix of "Need You Now" is now
VIDEO: Brandon Boyd - Runaway Train
Incubus singer Brandon Boyd is gearing up for the release of his debut solo album. The Wild Trapeze will hit stores on July 6th, but you can check out the single for "Runaway Train," here now.
Artist to Watch: Nicki Minaj
Even though Lil’ Wayne has checked out of the scene due to his jail sentence, his project Nicki Minaj is doing quite the opposite
Toy Story 3 Remains Box Office Champ
Grown Ups was not in charge of the box office over the weekend. The new comedy finished in second place, behind Toy Story 3, which clinched the top spot for the second weekend in a row.
VIDEO: OK Go - End Love
OK Go unveiled the video for "End Love" last week, the latest from their album Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky. As always, the clever group has created a colorful and fascinating piece that is sure to keep your eyes glued to the screen. Watch it now.
THE 15: Baseball Movies
With the summer getting hotter and Major League Baseball gearing up for the All-Star Break, what better time to take a look at our 15 favorite baseball movies? Check out our picks now!
Album Review: Big Boi Sir Lucious Left Foot
Boi Big has finally released his first solo album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty, which was released on July 6 by Def Jam Records.
American Idols Live Tour 2010 Kicks off Thursday
Season nine of American Idol came under a lot of criticism for having a less-than-dynamic group of contestants, but can the top 10 finalists turn things around as they criss-cross the country, performing live without any judges?
Lady Gaga Polaroid Donated To MIT; Did She Pose In Drag?
Sure, Lady Gaga an international pop superstar but let's not forget that she's also the creative director of Polaroid.
Train Singer To Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitch At Seattle Mariners Game
Train singer Pat Monahan lives outside of Seattle, so we're sure he feels very honored to have been chosen to throw out the ceremonial first pitch when the Seattle Mariners host the New York Yankees July 9th.
The CW Reveals Fall Premiere Dates
The countdown is on for the start of the CW's fall schedule. The network on Wednesday, June 30th, reportedly announced the premiere dates for its fall series. America's Next Top Model will
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Earns More Than $30M From Midnight Screenings
If you're a fan of Twilight, chances are you were at your local theater early Wednesday, June 30th, to see the latest film in the series, Eclipse. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse reportedly earned more than 30 million dollars to set a record
Jessica Simpson's VH1 Show "Being Retooled"
Jessica Simpson's reality series, The Price of Beauty, is undergoing a facelift. According to an Us Weekly source, the show is "being retooled" for its second season on VH1.
#Twittertrends the Week of July 1
Just as we saw last week, music seems to be the last thing on everyone’s mind in the world of Twitter. This week’s topics? All eyes are still on sports and politics.
Rihanna Pushes Back Start Date of Last Girl on Earth Tour
The North American leg of Rihanna's Last Girl on Earth tour was due to launch July 2nd at the White River Amphitheater in Auburn, Washington, but those plans have now changed.
Constantine Mouralis Show Rocks Philadelphia Tonight
American Idol castoff and Tony Award nominee Constantine Mouralis is also enjoying a night a the rock show—or his own rock show, that is.
Taio Cruz Keeping Songs For Himself Now
Before he hit it big as an artist in his own right, Taio Cruz wrote and produced songs for other stars, including Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls and Usher.
Eminem & Christina Aguilera To Appear In Season Finale of Entourage
Eminem and Christina Aguilera will both make guest appearances in the season finale of Entourage, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Maroon 5 Announce New Tour Dates
Maroon 5 are going to kick off a summer tour July 30th, but they've already announced dates for a second leg. The new dates will begin October 6th -- the band's new album, Hands All Over, is due out September 21st.
VIDEO: Ashlyne Huff "Heart of Gold"
Check out the new video from Ashlyne Huff's title track from her album Heart of Gold.
