Sunday, April 6, 2014

2014 ACM Awards: Performances & Winners

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Nominated for Vocal Group of the Year, The Band Perry kicked off the 2014 Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with a rocking performance of their latest single "Chainsaw".Other performers included: hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Hunter Hayes, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow,...

Halle Berry Resurrects 'Frankie & Alice' Film

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'Frankie & Alice' first made headlines in 2010 when it received a qualifying run during awards season and scored Halle Berry a Globe Globe nomination and a win at the NAACP Image Awards, but then, it disappeared. This past weekend, the film was finally released by Lionsgate/Codeblack in 171 theaters and it emerged as the highest specialty...
Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Artist Of The Month: Pharrell Williams

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It has been a whirlwind year for Pharrell Williams!!! After being featured on hit after hit and turning the Academy Awards into a dancing party, the super-producer once again soared to the top on his own with "Happy" and now, he earns the honor of becoming Celebrity Bug's Featured Artist for April 2014.The No.1 single is lifted from his...
Sunday, March 23, 2014

Video: Lady GaGa - 'G.U.Y.'

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Pop superstar Lady GaGa and her team have severely mishandled her 'ARTPOP' album, but she tries to get things back on track by releasing the video for "G.U.Y. (Girl Under You", the latest single lifted from the album.In the nearly 8-minute clip, which was directed by GaGa herself and also features "Venus" and the album's title song, the...
Saturday, March 22, 2014

'A Dream Come True': Kim Kardashian Stuns On First 'Vogue' Cover With Kanye West

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Kim Kardashian has saw another one of her dreams come true!!! The reality superstar and her rapper fiance, Kanye West, have landed the cover of the April 2014 issue of Vogue magazine, which means she has gained the approval of Anna Wintour.The couple, who will reportedly wed on May 24th, give readers an inside look at their glamourous lifestyle...

Jennifer Lopez Wows 'Idol' With 'I Luh Ya Papi'

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With the overall star quality of the current 'American Idol' contestants in the negative column, Jennifer Lopez hit the stage on the latest results show to give the final nine a tutorial of what it takes to be a bonafide superstar.After a perfectly harmonized intro with former contestants Jessica Sanchez, Pia Toscano and Allison Iraheta,...

New Music: Keyshia Cole - 'Rick James' & 'Next Time (Won't Give My Heart Away)'

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After a short hiatus from the music scene and amid continued rumors of her marriage falling apart, Keyshia Cole is back in action with not one, but two new singles from her sixth and final studio set for Interscope Records.The first offering, entitled "Rick James" and featuring Juicy J, she sings, "Why does it matter now? / Who can do you...

Ashanti Shows Off Vocals On 'Off The Record'

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With her 'BraveHeart' album continuing to exceed sales expectations, Ashanti has lined up additional promotional appearances for the project including 'The Queen Latifah Show' on April 9th and 'Good Morning America' on April 18th, but first up, an appearance on the web-series 'Off the Record'.In addition to reflecting on her first album...
Friday, March 21, 2014

Video: Jennifer Lopez - 'I Luh Ya Papi'

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Jennifer Lopez turns the tables and objectifies men in the sizzling hot video for "I Luh Ya Papi", the new single lifted from her forthcoming album, which will be released on June 17th.Directed by Jessy Terrero, the clip shows the super fabulous 44-year-old looking stunning and putting women half her age to shame as she recreates some of...
Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Ashanti Scores Top 10 Win With 'BraveHeart'

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R&B singer Ashanti scored a small victory on the charts this week as her oft-delayed studio album, 'BraveHeart', exceeded initial sales expectations of 18-21K by moving 28K.The independently released set starts at No.10 on Billboard 200 and marks her fifth consecutive release to debut in the top 10 region. While the figure is a far cry...

Toni Braxton & Babyface Bring Soul To 'Ellen'

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R&B duo Toni Braxton and Babyface brought their smooth and soulful voices to 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', for a performance of "Hurt You".The No.1 single is lifted from their first collaboration album, 'Love, Marriage & Divorce', and the performance marks yet another outing that sees the twosome knock it out of the park. Toni's voice...
Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Ashanti Promotes 'BraveHeart' On '106 & Park'

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R&B stunner Ashanti stopped by '106 & Park' to promote her first independent release 'BraveHeart', by sitting down for an interview and hitting the stage to perform her latest singles, "I Got It" and "First Real Love".The interview saw her discuss albums sales, her relationship with rapper Nelly and why she declined seven offers...
Thursday, March 6, 2014

Phillip Phillips Premieres 'Raging Fire' On 'Idol'

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With his sophomore album scheduled for release in the spring, Phillip Phillips returned to the 'American Idol' stage on Thursday, March 6th, to premiere his new single, "Raging Fire".The single, which has already climbed into Top 10 on iTunes, is signature Phillips and has such a catchy aura that the crowd and the judges were singing along....
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

New Music: Jennifer Lopez - 'I Luh Ya Papi'

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Pop superstar Jennifer Lopez follows up her previous single releases, "Same Girl" and "Girls", with "I Luh Ya Papi", the latest single from her forthcoming tenth studio album.Produced by Detail and featuring rap star French Montana, the urban-laced single premiered on Power 106′s 'New at 2 Show with Yesi Ortiz', and while it is as repetitive...
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Rihanna Goes Simple For Third 'Vogue' Cover

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Making her mark on the publication's cover for the third time, Rihanna fronts the March 2014 issue of Vogue, where she dishes on stardom, being a rebel and her love for social media.For her first magazine cover in 2014, the pop star went back to her black pixie haircut and minimal makeup, while donning embellished jeans and a sheer Louis...

Ashanti Gets Grilled On 'The Breakfast Club'

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With her 'BraveHeart' album in stores, R&B singer Ashanti made her debut on 'The Breakfast Club', where she spilled the beans on an array of topics.The Written Entertainment owner dished on going the independent route, turning down 360 deals, her time with Murder Inc., her on-and-off relationship with Nelly, and her new studio album.Watch...
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Sunday, March 2, 2014

2014 Academy Awards: Winners List

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Although 'Gravity' walked away with the most golden statues (7 to be exact), '12 Years A Slave' took home the top award of the night for Best Picture at the 2014 Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2nd.Matthew McConaughey and Cate Blanchett were named Best Actor and Best Actress for 'Dallas Buyers Club' and 'Blue Jasmine'...

2014 Academy Awards: McConaughey Named Best Actor For 'Dallas Buyers Club'

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As expected, Matthew McConaughey was named Best Actor at the 2014 Academy Awards for his gut-retching performance as Ron Woodruff in 'Dallas Buyers Club'.Held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 2nd, 2014, the handsome actor defeated fellow nominees Bruce Dern,Leonardo DiCaprio, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Christian Bale.In his speech, McConaughey...

2014 Academy Awards: Cate Blanchett Named Best Actress For 'Blue Jasmine'

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Completing her awards season sweep, Cate Blanchett was named Best Actress at the 2014 Academy Awards for stirring and controversial role in the Woody Allen film, 'Blue Jasmine'.Held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 2nd, 2014, the respected actress defeated fellow nominees Judi Dench, Amy Adams, Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep for...

2014 Academy Awards: Pink Performs 'Over The Rainbow' For 'The Wizard Of Oz' Tribute

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Pink has shown just how great of a performer she is over the years, but even she struggled a bit during her performance of "Over the Rainbow" at the 2014 Academy Awards.The performance was part of a tribute to Judy Garland and the 75th anniversary of her classic film, 'The Wizard of Oz', and prior to the performance, her three children -...

2014 Academy Awards: Pharrell Williams Gets A-Listers Dancing With 'Happy' Performance

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Hitmaker Pharrell Williams, who will release his new 'GIRL' album tomorrow, briefly turned the 2014 Academy Awards into a party as a bevy of A-listers got on their feet and danced along as he performed "Happy". The infectious tune, which is No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, is nominated for Best Original Song at the ceremony against "Let It...

2014 Academy Awards: Lupita Nyong'o Named Best Supporting Actress For '12 Years A Slave'

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Newcomer Lupita Nyong'o pulled out a win for Best Supporting Actress in tight race with Jennifer Lawrence at the 2014 Academy Awards for her debut outing in '12 Years A Slave'.Held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 2nd, 2014, the Yale graduate also defeated Julia Roberts, Sally Hawkins and June Squibb for the emotionally-charged...

2014 Academy Awards: Jared Leto Named Best Supporting Actor For 'Dallas Buyers Club'

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Continuing his awards season sweep, Jared Leto was named Best Supporting Actor at the 2014 Academy Awards for his heartbreaking turn in 'Dallas Buyers Club' as AIDS patient Rayon.Held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 2nd, 2014, the 42-year-old actor defeated fellow nominees Michael Fassbender, Bradley Cooper, Jonah Hill and Barkhad...

2014 Academy Awards: Red Carpet Arrivals

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Looking like complete and utter perfection in a fairytale-inspired Prada gown, Academy Award-nominee and this season's red carpet darling Lupita Nyong'o was snapped arriving on the red carpet at the 86th Annual Academy Awards.Held in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, March 2nd, the actress was just one of many stars on the red carpet as...