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Saturday, August 31, 2013

New Music: Eminem - 'Berzerk'

Hip-hop titan Eminem is back with a new single, "Berzerk", and as usual, he is firing shots at a couple celebrities including the Kardashians and Kevin Federline.The single serves as the first single from his forthcoming studio album, 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2', a sequel to his classic 2000 album, which sold 1.76 million copies in its first-week...

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Katy Perry Selects New Single, Teases 'Roar'

As her "Roar" single clings to the No.1 spot on iTunes, Katy Perry continues to make big moves by announcing that the fan-selected "Dark Horse", will serve as the official second release from her forthcoming third album, 'Prism'.Featuring rapper Juicy J, the single is set for release on September 17th, but before its release the singer will...

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Danity Kane Announce Comeback Single

Danity Kane are gearing up to put girl groups back on the map. After using the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards to officially confirm their return, the ladies, who are now a quartet, have announced the title and production team behind their new single.Entitled "Rage", the group's new comeback single is slated to hit airwaves soon and the forthcoming...

Kanye West Debuts North West On 'Kris' Finale

On Friday, August 23rd, Kanye West appeared on the finale of the six-week trial run of 'Kris', where he opened up about his relationship with the host's daughter, Kim Kardashian, the critism he's face and becoming a new dad.The rapper, who released the No.1 album 'Yeezus' in June, also conveniently used the appearance to debut the first...

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

2013 MTV Video Music Awards: Winners

Justin Timberlake emerged as the night's biggest winner at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday, August 25th, taking home four trophies including Video of the Year.Macklemore & Ryan Lewis took home three awards including Best Video With A Social Message and Best Hip Hop Video, while Bruno...

RC Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Video Music Awards

Katy Perry Ends 2013 VMAs With A Timid 'Roar'

While Lady GaGa had the honor of opening the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, her current chart rival Katy Perry still got the last word as she closed the annual music event with the very first live performance of her new single, "Roar".Flaunting a box-theme (See: Jennifer Lopez At 2009 AMAs), the performance simply didn't pack enough of a punch...

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Bruno Mars Soars With 'Gorilla' At 2013 VMAs

While others were busy stripping to get attention, Bruno Mars reminded us that some genuinely good singers still exist in the world as he set the stage ablaze with a soaring performance of his brand new single, "Gorilla".The performance took place at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday, August 25th, and aside...

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Drake Amps Up 2013 VMAs With Performance

Kanye West wasn't the only rapper on the bill at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, in fact, Drake also hit the stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday, August 25th, to perform a medley of his newest singles.The rapper began his performance by showing off his singing skills on "Hold On, We're Going Home", before getting...

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Kanye West Dazzles 2013 VMAs With Haunting 'Blood On The Leaves' Performance

There are rappers and then, there is Kanye West. A heavyweight that elevates the genre as an unparalleled innovator and creative force, a force that he fully utilized for his performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday.Held at the Brooklyn's Barclays Center, he delivered a haunting and dark performance of "Blood on the Leaves",...

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Monday, August 26, 2013

Justin Timberlake Slays VMA Crowd With Hits Medley & Brief *NSYNC Reunion

Last night (August 25th), Justin Timberlake came for blood and slayed the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards with a mesmerizing 15-minute performance of his hit singles and the highly-anticipated reunion with his *NSync bandmates.Crowned the 'President of Pop' by Jimmy Fallon, who presented him with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, the...

RC 2013 Performances, Justin Timberlake, Nsync, Video Music Awards

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Miley Cyrus Delivers A Shocking Performance With Robin Thicke At 2013 VMAs

Whether you totally embrace Miley Cyrus' new image or completely hate it, there is absolutely no question that the 20-year-old delivered the most-shocking performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards on August 25th.Teaming up with Robin Thicke to perform their summer smashes, "We Can't Stop" and "Blurred Lines", the performance saw the...

RC 2013 Performances, Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Video Music Awards

Lady GaGa Opens 2013 VMAs With 'Applause'

Pop superstar Lady GaGa opened the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday, August 25th with the first performance of "Applause", the first single lifted from her 'ARTPOP' album.The performance, which acted as a slight recreation of the music video, featured multiple on-stage wardrobe changes and...

RC 2013 Performances, Lady Gaga, Video Music Awards

Jessie J Reveals Features For New 'Alive' Album

Jessie J continues to move forth with the release of her sophomore album, 'Alive', by unveiling the official track listing for the set, which will feature guest appearances from Brandy, Robin Thicke, Big Sean, Becky G and more.Preceded by the under-performing singles, "Wild" and "It's My Party", the set will arrive on September 24th and...

RC Jessie J, Track List

Video: Fifth Harmony - 'Me & My Girls'

Girls just want to have fun! That seems to be the consensus for Fifth Harmony in their vibrant new video for "Me & My Girls", which is equipped with traditional sleepover activities including board games, girl talk and of course, some dancing.The song, which name checks Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Justin Bieber and One Direction, is...

RC 2013 Videos, Fifth Harmony

Video: Robin Thicke - 'Give It 2 U'

Following the massive success of "Blurred Lines", which remains the No.1 song in the country for the eleventh consecutive week in a row, Robin Thicke continues the fun by putting on the referee stripes in the video for "Give It 2 U".Featuring rap stars Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz, the single serves as the official second release from his...

RC 2 Chainz, 2013 Videos, Kendrick Lamar, Robin Thicke

Trina Honors Nicki Minaj At 2013 BMI Awards

Female emcee Nicki Minaj was honored as the Songwriter of the Year at the 2013 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards for her hit single, "Starships", but the awkward moment came when Trina to tribute the rapper by performing "Moment For Life".Channeling Minaj in a red get-up and blonde wig, the veteran had tongues wagging that the tribute should have...

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Billboard: Luke Bryan Makes A Huge 'Crash' At No.1, Katy Perry Triumphs Lady GaGa

Rising country star Luke Bryan just cemented his place as one of the genre's leading men as his fourth studio album, 'Crash My Party', makes a big debut on the Billboard 200 selling 528,000 copies in its first week of release.That figure scores him the third-largest opening week of the year, only trailing musical superstar Justin Timberlake...

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Album Cover: Drake - 'Nothing Was The Same'

Hip-hop heavyweight Drake transform from a boy to a man on the official cover artwork for the standard and deluxe editions of his third studio album, 'Nothing Was The Same', which is scheduled to arrive in stores and online on September 24th.Thus far, the album has produced two hit singles, "Started From the Bottom" and "Hold On, We're Going...

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New Music: Tamar Braxton - 'All The Way Home'

Tamar Braxton may have a loud, over-the-top and often, off-putting personality, but the singer also packs a big voice and shows off her vocal chops on "All the Way Home", the latest single lifted from her comeback album, 'Love & War'.Set for release on September 3rd, the track sees the 'Braxton Family Values' star reliving a argument...

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Saturday, August 24, 2013

New Music: Omarion - 'Know You Better'

Despite signing with Mayback Music Group over a year ago, Omarion has still yet to release his first studio set for the label, but to tied his fans over until its completion, the former B2K has issued another new song called "Know You Better".Featuring Fabolous and Pusha T, the single is slated to appear on the forthcoming Mayback Music...

RC Fabolous, Omarion, Pusha T

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Kelly Clarkson Announces First Holiday Album

Gearing up to celebrate one of her favorite occasions, Kelly Clarkson has announced that she will release her very first holiday album, 'Wrapped In Red', on October 29th."I'm super excited to put out my first Christmas record. I absolutely love Christmas music and have had a total blast recording and writing for it. I can't wait for y'all...

RC Album Cover, Kelly Clarkson

Monday, August 19, 2013

Lady GaGa Dishes On 'ARTPOP', Hip Injury, New Video & More On 'Good Morning America'

Earlier today (August 19th), Lady GaGa took over Time Square as she appeared on 'Good Morning America', to premiere her new video, "Applause".During the chat, the singer also opened up about her long rehabilitation process after breaking her hip, how she dealt with not being able to perform, how she maintained her connection to her fans...

Video: Lady GaGa - 'Applause'

Lady GaGa, much in the style of Michael Jackson, have made her music videos a big event and her unveiling of the video for her new single, "Applause", was no different as the 27-year-old premiered the clip on 'Good Morning America'.Directed by Inez & Vinoodh, the single serves as the first release from her upcoming album, 'ARTPOP', and...

RC 2013 Videos, Lady Gaga

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Jesse McCartney Sings On 'The Today Show'

Jesse McCartney wasted no time promoting his new single, "Back Together". After released it to iTunes on Tuesday, August 13th, he stopped by 'The Today Show' the following day to unleashed his first televised performance of the single.The star also opened up about writing the song for Hot Chelle Rae, but deciding to keep it for himself,...

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New Music: Jesse McCartney - 'Back Together'

After severing ties with Hollywood Records, Jesse McCartney returns to airwaves "Back Together", the official lead single from his upcoming yet-untitled fourth studio album, which will be released via independent label, Eight0Eight Records.Boasting a Justin Timberlake sound and equipped with old-school melodies, the falsetto-laced record...

RC Jesse McCartney

Celebrity Bug's Top 10 TV Shows Of 2013

Sophomore drama series 'Homeland', 'Revenge' and fan favorite, 'Scandal', all make big splashes on our annual countdown of the Top 10 Television Shows of the Year, but none of them can top an exiting drama that is slated to conclude next month.Some of the other shows that make the cut include 'The Good Wife', which rebounded nicely after...

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Video: Kelly Clarkson - 'Tie It Up'

Music superstar Kelly Clarkson is set to wed Brandon Blackstock, who manages country superstar Blake Shelton, later this year and the 31-year-old singer's happiness spills over into her latest country release, "Tie It Up".The single, which was written by Ashley Arrison, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborn, serves as third country single as a...

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Past Attack: Janet Jackson's 'The Velvet Rope'

After a lengthy rest on the sidelines, our beloved Past Attack segment returns this week bigger and better than ever as we take a look back at Janet Jackson's iconic era for 'The Velvet Rope', her critically-acclaimed sixth studio album.The history-making album, which debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 and ranks as the best of her career,...

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New Music: Kris Allen - 'We Are'

Label issues and poor management have been the downfall of many of the 'American Idol' finalists, and despite his heartwarming voice and boy next door good looks, such has been the case for Kris Allen, the winner of the show's eighth season.Luckily as fans await the new dad's follow-up to the criminally-underrated 'Thank You Camellia' album,...

Video: Pink Featuring Lily Allen - 'True Love'

Following her No.1 smash "Just Give Me A Reason", pop rebel Pink makes her next move with "True Love", the fourth single lifted from her Grammy-nominated sixth studio album 'The Truth About Love', which started at the top of the Billboard 200. Featuring Lily Allen, the video for the single features footage from her 'The Truth About Love...

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Luke Bryans Crashes 'The Today Show'

With his new studio album, 'Crash My Party', on track to top the Billboard 200 with the third-largest sales week of the year, Luke Bryan crashed 'The Today Show' in Rockefeller Plaza on Friday, August 16th for a rousing four-song set.The reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year performed his chart-topping singles "Crash My Party", "Country Girl...

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Celebrity Bug's Top 10 NBA Players & Teams

The 2012-2013 NBA season officially wrapped in April and the playoffs that followed saw the Miami Heat repeat as champions, but all of this passed by without us doing our fifth annual countdown of the Top NBA Players and NBA Franchises of 2013.Based on their performances through April, the list sees the eventually MVP, LeBron James, top...

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Celebrity Bug's Top 10 Celebrity Kids Of 2013

The increasingly-adorable Mason Dash Disick remains in control of the top spot on our fifth annual countdown of the Top 10 Celebrity Kids, while big-sister-to-be Nahla Aubry, who has topped the countdown three times, rebounds.The offspring of Usher, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani and Nicole Richie are among the celebrity...

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Jennifer Lawrence: Gorgeous 'Vogue' Cover Girl

At just 23 years old, Jennifer Lawrence has landed the most covet cover of the year as she graces the September issue of Vogue magazine and the stunning 902-page issue is scheduled to arrive on newsstands on Tuesday, August 20th.In the issue, the 'Hunger Games' star, who celebrated a birthday on August 15th, talks about why she decided to...

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Miley Cyrus Sets Release Date For New Album

Love her or hate her, Miley Cyrus has definitely come into her own in the past year by embracing a bold new look and sound, and the singer continues to make big moves by announcing the release date for her new studio album.Preceded by the single "We Can't Stop", which currently stands at No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100, the 20-year-old will...

Jessie J Unwraps 'Alive' Album Cover

Despite her singles ("Wild" and "It's My Party") not being welcomed by radio outlets, Jessie J is sticking to her plans to release her sophomore album, 'Alive', on September 24th and has released the official album cover for the forthcoming set.Speaking on the disc's title, she says: "You will see the title and you'll the see the picture...

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Video: Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj - 'Love More'

Troubled singer Chris Brown escaped jail time once again and was ordered to perform an additional 1,000 hours of community service, and now the singer is hoping to put the focus back on his music and away from his personal problems."Love More", featuring rap superstar Nicki Minaj, serves as the third single lifted from his new album 'X',...

RC 2013 Videos, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj

New Music: Toni Braxton & Babyface - 'Hurt You'

R&B songstress Toni Braxton and Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds were schedule to release their new single, "Hurt You", on Monday, August 19th, but the power of the Internet has worked its magic again and the single has arrived early.The single serves as the first release from their forthcoming duets album, 'Love, Marriage, Divorce', which...

RC Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, Toni Braxton

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Justin Timberlake Joins 2013 MTV VMA Roster

Justin Timberlake leads the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards with an impressive six nominations, so it is only fitting that the man who owns the best-selling album of the year has joined the performance line-up for the annual music celebration.In addition to performing and competing in some of the night's major categories, the 32-year-old stud...

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Keith Urban Unwraps Details On 'Fuse' Album

As his catchy single, "Little Bit of Everything", continues to climbs it way to the summit position on the country charts, Keith Urban has unleashed more details about his forthcoming album, 'Fuse', including its official cover and track listing.Scheduled to arrive in stores and at digital outlets on September 10th, the album will consists...

RC Album Cover, Keith Urban, Track List

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Justin Timberlake Releases Official Track List For 'The 20/20 Experience: Part 2 Of 2'

Justin Timberlake currently holds the best-selling album of year with 'The 20/20 Experience', but the sexy crooner is ready to slow down and is gearing up to release the second installment of the set on Tuesday, September 30th.The forthcoming set, whose titles were released via Timberlake's Instagram account on Wednesday, also includes the...

RC Album Cover, Justin Timberlake, Track List

Fantasia & Missy Elliott Perform On '106 & Park'

Relighting the fire behind her 'Side Effects of You' campaign, Fantasia appeared on the latest episode of '106 & Park', to perform her latest single release, "Without Me", with some assistance from her frequent collaborator Missy Elliott. The single, which also features Kelly Rowland, is the second cut lifted from her fourth studio album,...

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Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson & More Perform At 2013 CMA Music Festival

Back in June, the biggest stars of country music gathered for the 2013 CMA Music Festival and on Monday (August 12th), a three-hour special aired and showed some highlight performances from Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Kelly Clarkson.Some of the other stars that graced the crowded stage included Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Hunter Hayes,...

RC 2013 Performances, Carrie Underwood, CMA Festival, Hunter Hayes, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, Tim McGraw

J. Cole Performs 'Crooked Smile' With Jennifer Hudson At 2013 Do Something Awards

Hip-hop star J. Cole was one of the featured performers at the 2013 VH1 Do Something Awards, where he performed his hit single, "Crooked Smile", and although TLC wasn't their to assist, he got some help from Jennifer Hudson.Earlier in the evening, Hudson was honored for her work as co-founder of the Julian D. King Foundation, an organization...

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Carrie Underwood Guests On 'Kelly & Michael'

Looking as cute as button in yellow, Carrie Underwood dropped by 'Live With Kelly & Michael', to promote her newly-released concert DVD, 'The Blown Away Tour: Live', as well as, her upcoming role as Maria Von Trapp in 'The Sound of Music'.For the coveted role, the award-winning singer will be moving to New York City for the next couple...

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Robin Thicke Covers 'VIBE' With Janelle Monae

Equipped with their signature styles, Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae help VIBE magazine celebrate gracing shelves for 20 years by appearing on one of three covers of the publication's Summer 2013 issue, which will hit newsstands on August 27th.Credited by the magazine for bring new rules to the world of R&B, the duo are currently ride...

RC Janelle Monae, Robin Thicke, VIBE (Magazine)

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Katy Perry, Robin Thicke & Miley Cyrus Added To 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Line-Up

The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards just keep getting bigger. With Lady GaGa already on board as a performer and Justin Timberlake leading the pack of nominees, Katy Perry, Robin Thicke and Miley Cyrus have been added to the line-up.Perry, much like her current chart nemesis GaGa, will deliver the first live performance of her new single, "Roar",...

RC Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Video Music Awards

Toni Braxton & Babyface Announce New Single

Toni Braxton is gearing up for her return and she is bringing her longtime collaborator Babyface along for the ride. The duo, who have a combined sixteen Grammy Awards, have announced the title of their upcoming duets album and its first single.Slated to premiere relatively soon, "Hurt You" will be the lead offering released from their collaboration...

RC Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, Toni Braxton

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