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Which ‘Bridesmaids’ Star Is About to Lose Her Home?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:52:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Scandal, TMZ

'Bridesmaids' may have been a slam dunk at the box office, but not all of the film's stars are rolling in the dough these days. Singer Carnie Wilson is reportedly facing a foreclosure on her L.A. home. According to documents from the L.A. County ... Read more

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It’s a Girl for Victoria and David Beckham!

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:56:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Baby, Famous Couples, Music News, Victoria Beckham, David Beckham

There's a new Baby Spice in the world! David Beckham and wife Victoria welcomed a baby girl to their brood Sunday morning, PEOPLE reports. The baby girl, whose name has not been revealed, was born at 7:55 a.m. this morning at Cedars-Sinai, ... Read more

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Singer Monica Marries Husband — Again!

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:28:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, People, Celebrity Weddings

So nice, she married him twice! Singer Monica and her husband, L.A. Lakers shooting guard Shannon Brown, were married for the second time on Saturday, PEOPLE confirms, and this time around their friends and families were there to help celebrate. ... Read more

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Rihanna Sets Concert On Fire — Literally! (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:05:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Rihanna

We all know that Rihanna brings the heat on the stage, but no one expected her concert to literally burst into flames Friday night. The singer was performing her Loud Tour in Dallas at the American Airlines Center when some pyrotechnics went ... Read more

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Rapper Xzibit: ‘Planking Is Racist, Not Funny’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Twitter

After 'planking' seemed to have swept over Hollywood faster than you can say 'Kabbalah,' there's one lonely adversary who's standing up against those that are laying down. Rapper Xzibit took to Twitter to express his extreme disapproval of the ... Read more

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A Salute: Here’s to You, Hollywood Baby Mamas

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Baby, Famous Couples, Movie News, Music News, TV News, Top News

As we wait with bated breath to learn the paternity of January Jones' upcoming spawn (rhymes with Mason Zoodeckease) and celebrate the birth of Ryan Philippe's surprise baby with one-time paramour Alexis Knapp, PopEater feels like it is time ... Read more

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Taylor Momsen Gives Female Fan Lap Dance at Concert (Photos)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:50:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Scandal, Taylor Momsen, Teens

Sure Taylor Momsen wants to distance herself from her former life as the Upper East Side's 'Gossip Girl' queen bee in training, but is she going overboard when it comes to letting her bad girl side run wild? The 17-year-old actress turned singer got ... Read more

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BowWow Reveals He’s a Father to Baby Girl

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:35:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Baby, Music News

BowWow's got a secret that he's finally ready to share -- he's a dad! The 24-year-old kid rapper turned actor turned 'Dancing with the Stars' favorite revealed on his website that he is the father to a little girl. "For the past three years [I've] ... Read more

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Report: Lady Gaga Is ‘Sick and Obsessed with her Weight’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Health Issues, Celebrity Scandal, Lady Gaga

Forget the 'Edge of Glory,' according to a report from Star magazine (via Radar Online), Lady Gaga is on a dangerous edge when it comes to her health. From her eating habits to her extreme self-scrutinizing, apparently it is just a matter of time ... Read more

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Tammy Wynette’s Daughter on Pain, Redemption and a Faked Kidnapping

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:38:00 +0000

Filed under: Highbrow, Music News, Celebrity Scandal, Interviews, Exclusives, Top News

Georgette Jones was born into country music royalty. Her mother is the late Tammy Wynette and her father, George Jones. But life for the 40 year old has not been a honky-tonk heaven. Her parents divorced when she was four and for many years she had a ... Read more

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Taylor Swift Forced to Cancel Shows Due To Illness

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Taylor Swift, Celebrity Health and Beauty, AOL Music

It's a disappointing day for Taylor Swift fans. The teen queen was forced to cancel the next three shows on her Speak Now World Tour, slotted for this weekend. The Friday evening show in Charlotte, North Carolina and both Saturday and Sunday stints ... Read more

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Pink Reveals Meaning Behind Baby Willow’s Name

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:45:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Baby, Music News, Celebrity Twitter, Pink, People

What's in a name? Pink and husband Carey Hart welcomed daughter Willow Sage Hart into the world last month, and the singer revealed their reasoning behind her unusual name and how the new family is adjusting to their brand new baby. "The willow is ... Read more

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‘American Idol’ Star Pia Toscano Officially Signs Record Deal

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Filed under: American Idol, Music News

Those hoping to hear more from 'American Idol' star Pia Toscano won't have to wait too much longer. As expected, the reality show cast-off has officially signed a record deal with Interscope Records and will drop her first single, 'This Time,' on ... Read more

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Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott Engaged!

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:35:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, E! Online, Celebrity Weddings

Forget the fireworks -- for Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott, the fourth of July light show took place on her ring finger. Scott's drummer boyfriend, Chris Tyrell proposed to the 'Need You Now' singer over the holiday weekend, according to E! News. ... Read more

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LeAnn Rimes Shows Off ‘Curves’ Over July 4th Holiday (Photo)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Weight, Music News, Celebrity Twitter, Celebrity Summer, Celebrity Health and Beauty, LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes' slender physique has been criticized time and time again, but the newlywed actress certainly wasn't shy about showing off her skinny self in Malibu over the long weekend. Donning only a red string bikini, Rimes took to Twitter to show ... Read more

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Lady Gaga Slams Claims She’s Using the Gay Community to Boost Record Sales

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Scandal, Interviews, Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga and the gay community seem to go together like PB&J, but the pop star has recently been criticized for exploiting her LGBT fans to sell records -- a "ridiculous" claim Gaga isn't taking lightly. "My love for my gay fans is just pure, ... Read more

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Lady Gaga Praises Nick Jonas’ Cover of ‘The Edge of Glory’ (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Twitter, Lady Gaga, AOL Music

Nick Jonas gave Lady Gaga's 'The Edge of Glory' his best shot, and it looks like Mother Monster really enjoyed it. He performed the hit at a recent live show and has received rave reviews from the singer herself. After seeing the 18-year-old's ... Read more

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Lady Gaga Does Yoga in a Black Lace Unitard (Photos)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Photos, Lady Gaga, Celebrity Health and Beauty

There is nothing ordinary about Lady Gaga, including her workout attire. The popstar hit yoga studio, Pure Yoga, in downtown Taipei, Taiwan over the weekend, and her outfit was anything but subtle. She did her sun salutations sporting a black and ... Read more

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Nicki Minaj Mourns Murdered Cousin

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Deaths

It's a sad day for Nicki Minaj and her family. The rapper's cousin, Nicholas Telemaque, was murdered in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday and the 'Super Bass' singer took to Twitter to express her devastation. "Lived in Brooklyn his whole life. My ... Read more

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Justin Timberlake to Create MySpace Talent Competition?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Justin Timberlake

Last week it was announced Justin Timberlake is planning on bringing MySpace back and now it's rumored he may also bring to life a new talent competition through the social networking site. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Timberlake and his ... Read more

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Alicia Keys Celebrates Her Career in Solo Concert

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:18:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News

If you haven't heard Alicia Keys live in concert, listen up. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of her Grammy-winning debut album, 'Songs in A Minor,' Keys brought down the house in an exclusive acoustic solo concert for AOL Music, called 'Piano & ... Read more

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Jordin Sparks, Matthew Morrison Headline July 4th TV Special

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:14:00 +0000

Filed under: American Idol, Music News, TV News, Celebrity Summer

'Glee' star (and new solo act) Matthew Morrison will join 'American Idol' season 6 champ Jordin Sparks to headline the annual 4th of July celebration 'A Capitol Fourth,' which will air live on PBS at 8pm EST on Independence Day. Both vocalists are ... Read more

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Kanye West Says Media ‘Lies to You Every Day’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:04:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Troublemakers, Kanye West, AOL Music

Kanye West is nothing if not consistent. As the sole hip-hop headliner at this year's Essence Music Festival Saturday (July 2) night, the Chicago MC did not disappoint, offering up a visual feast complete with pyrotechnics, nearly two dozen dancers ... Read more

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Blake Shelton Recalls Relieving Wedding Moment

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:06:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Gut Reactions, Music News, AOL Music, Celebrity Weddings

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert's intimate May 14 wedding, which took a full year to plan, is a happy memory for the newly married couple. The groom, who has had some time to reflect on the big day, shares a few highlights -- and the unfortunate ... Read more

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Usher Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson at Essence Festival

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:05:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Michael Jackson, Usher, AOL Music

Usher closed out the first day of the Essence Music Festival on Friday (July 1), with a rousing two hour performance in which he paid homage to the late Michael Jackson. Shocking the audience with his entrance, the Grammy winner emerged from a ... Read more

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Lady Gaga to Guest-Star as Judge on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:12:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, TV News, Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has been confirmed as a guest judge on an upcoming episode of the Fox talent competition 'So You Think You Can Dance.' Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and longtime judge on the hit series, has confirmed that Gaga will drop by the set ... Read more

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Is ‘Glee’ Expelling Chord Overstreet?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:27:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, TV News

Last year, 'Glee' creator and head writer Ryan Murphy brought new characters to the forefront, but not all of them will remain stars at McKinley High. Chord Overstreet (Sam on 'Glee'), who joined the show for season 2, is not returning to the ... Read more

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Beyonce Surprises Kids Performing at Target (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:20:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, YouTube, Beyonce Knowles

Beyonce made a group of children very happy this week when she made a surprise appearance at Harlem Target and even joined them for a special performance. According to CBS New York, over 150 kids from various youth groups gathered at the store to ... Read more

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98 Degrees’ Jeff Timmons Extends Chippendales Run

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Photos, Celebrity Summer

It looks like boy bander turned Chippendales dancer, Jeff Timmons, just can't get enough of his bow tie and shirt cuffs. Last night he was spotted posing with Playboy Playmate, Jessa Lynn Hinton as she arrived at the Chippendales Theater in Las ... Read more

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Selena Gomez: Fame Can’t Buy You Happiness

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Good News, Movie News, Music News, TV News, Interviews, Naughty But Nice With Rob Shuter, Teens

Selena Gomez is one of hottest stars around. Rich, famous and dating Justin Bieber. I just sat down with the young actress and her 'Monte Carlo' co-star Leighton Meester and asked, "Does fame and fortune bring you happiness?" "No, as long as I ... Read more

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Kenny Chesney Named ‘Fittest Man in Country Music’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Health and Beauty, AOL Music

Kenny Chesney has been named "Fittest Man in Country Music" by Men's Health magazine. The country music superstar dishes with the publication about his efforts to keep a routine workout schedule, despite the demands of life on the road. "You'd be ... Read more

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Kenny Chesney Named ‘Fittest Man in Country Music’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Health and Beauty, AOL Music

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Muse Bassist Chris Wolstenholme Quit Booze After ‘Puking Up Blood’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Health Issues, AOL Music

Oh, the life of a rock star. Plenty of artists have suffered from the partying, the girls, the drugs and, of course, the drinking. Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme got so caught up in those ways that he nearly died from his dependency on alcohol. ... Read more

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Alternate Version of Beyonce’s ‘Run the World (Girls)’ Video Surfaces

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Beyonce Knowles, AOL Music

An alternate version of Beyonce's epic 'Run the World (Girls)' video has found its way online. The newly surfaced version of the video features tons of shots and dance sequences from B not seen in the official video. The alternate version also ... Read more

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Missy Elliott Reveals Past of Poverty and Sexual Abuse

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, AOL Music

Missy Elliott has opened up about her troubled past of poverty and childhood sexual abuse. In VH1's latest 'Behind the Music' documentary which debuted Wednesday, the highly accomplished and celebrated female rapper, who celebrates her 40th ... Read more

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Justin Bieber’s Google Ad Shows Power of Social Media (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:01:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, YouTube, Justin Bieber, Teens

Following in the footsteps of Lady Gaga, teen pop sensation Justin Bieber is the latest celeb to be Google-fied for the tech company's latest ad for Google Chrome. The clip, similar in vein to Gaga's "Little Monsters" ad, shows the evolution of ... Read more

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Justin Bieber’s Google Ad Shows Power of Social Media (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:01:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, YouTube, Justin Bieber, Teens

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Snooki Lays Down Tracks in the Recording Studio (Exclusive Photo)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:41:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Photos, TV News, WTF, Exclusives

Cover your ears ... Snooki is in the recording studio! But hold up, it's not as bad as you think. Just before our favorite 'Jersey Shore' lady left to shoot the new season of her hit MTV show, she hit up the studio for her role as chief spokesperson ... Read more

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Justin Timberlake is Bringing MySpace Back

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:06:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake played a digital age tycoon in 'The Social Network' and now the singer turned actor turned comedian is adding one more skill to his résumé -- he's taking a stake in the social networking site, MySpace. After the ... Read more

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Courtney Love Reportedly Steals Famed Photographer David LaChapelle’s Car

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Fights, Music News, Troublemakers, Courtney Love, AOL Music

Just a day after we learned that Courtney Love had split from her British boyfriend, the Hole singer has found herself amidst a rather bizarre episode of grand theft auto involving photographer David LaChapelle and director Brett Ratner. According ... Read more

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Amber Rose Denies Sending Nude Photos to Nicki Minaj’s Boyfriend

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Celebrity Fights, Music News, Troublemakers, Celebrity Scandal, Nicki Minaj, AOL Music

Amber Rose has found herself wrapped up in yet another nude photo scandal, and this time it involves Nicki Minaj. The 27-year-old is being accused of sending nude photos to Minaj's assistant and rumored boyfriend, Safaree. According to celebrity ... Read more

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Exclusive: Countess LuAnn de Lesseps’ ‘Chic C’est La Vie’ Video Premiere

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Gut Reactions, Music News, TV News, Videos, Exclusives, Naughty But Nice With Rob Shuter

Countess LuAnn de Lesseps reached out to all her 'The Real Housewives of New York' castmates in the music video for her new single 'Chic C'est La Vie,' however, only Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon said yes. "It was very disappointing that the other ... Read more

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La Toya Jackson: Michael Was Murdered … His Kids Have ‘Nothing’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Gut Reactions, Music News, Celebrity Deaths, TV News, Celebrity Scandal, Interviews, Exclusives, Top News

La Toya Jackson is convinced her brother Michael was murdered. From the bottom of her heart, murdered. And she knows who did it. The second half of Jackson's memoir, 'Starting Over,' deals with her gradual reconciliation with her famous family, ... Read more

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James Franco’s New Music Video Is a Hazy Trip (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:22:00 +0000

Filed under: Movie News, Music News, WTF, Videos, James Franco

The first music video off James Franco's EP with drag queen and performance artist Kalup Linzy makes no sense -- and we really wouldn't expect anything different from the actor/writer/student/artist/host/musician. Apparently, Franco's musical ... Read more

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Justin Bieber on Next Album: ‘I Just Want to Make Music’ (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Justin Bieber, Teens

Sure, he stars in sold-out movies, busts a move on stage, and manages a few laughs now and then, but what Justin Bieber really wants to do is just make music. It's been a while since the 17-year-old has released any new tunes, and it looks like ... Read more

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Chuck Berry Statue Approved, Despite Opposition

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Troublemakers, AOL Music

Rock 'n' roll history buffs, music aficionados and statue-loving citizens can relax now -- a short-lived protest against a proposed eight-foot Chuck Berry statue in his hometown of St. Louis, Mo. has been quieted after the local council rejected the ... Read more

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Steel Magnolia’s Meghan and Joshua Are Engaged!

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Good News, Music News, AOL Music

Is the sound of wedding bells in Steel Magnolia's Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones' near future? According to Joshua, yes! Well ... maybe. "I'd like to do it next year on my birthday (July 10)," he dishes to Country Weekly. But Meghan isn't ... Read more

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Is Fantasia Barrino Pregnant With Cheating Boyfriend’s Baby?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Baby, Celebrity Fights, Music News, Celebrity Scandal, AOL Music

Tabloid-prone 'American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino was pictured sporting a baby bump while on vacation with her adulterous boyfriend, Antwuan Cook. Barrino made dramatic headlines last August, after she pounded a cocktail of sleeping pills and ... Read more

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Alicia Keys Meets Her Wax Figure

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Alicia Keys, AOL Music

Alicia Keys has officially been immortalized, thanks to the waxwork skills of Madame Tussauds. Following the 10-year anniversary of Keys' debut with 'Songs in A Minor' and on the eve of a momentous, celebratory concert at the Beacon Theatre this ... Read more

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La Toya Jackson: Tyrant Husband Made Me ‘Most Hated’ Person in the World

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:29:00 +0000

Filed under: Highbrow, Music News, Splitsville, TV News, Celebrity Scandal, Interviews, Exclusives, Top News

La Toya Jackson's newly released 'Starting Over' is really a bifurcated memoir. The first half is about the abuse, both physical and mental, that she suffered under her manager/husband Jack Gordon. The latter deals with her gradual reconciliation ... Read more

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Courtney Love and British Boyfriend Split

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:46:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Splitsville, Courtney Love, AOL Music

It looks as if Courtney Love's dreams of being more than rock royalty have been dashed after she was reportedly dumped by her British boyfriend, art dealer Henry Allsopp. According to MSN Music UK, the 46-year-old Love has moved out of the London ... Read more

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Is ‘Idol’ Thinking About Life Without Jennifer Lopez?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, TV News, WTF, Naughty But Nice With Rob Shuter

Insiders believe that Jennifer Lopez's admission to the BBC that she's "on the fence" about returning to 'American Idol' next season is nothing more than a ploy for a pay hike ... However, 'Idol' is already discussing possible replacements should ... Read more

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You Too Can Spot a Celebrity in the Hamptons (Guide)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:29:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Style, Highbrow, Movie News, Music News, TV News, Celebrity Summer

It's that time of year again. The time when celebs are fleeing the sweating and smelly environs of NYC and even Los Angeles for the breezy beachy environs of Long Island known as the Hamptons. This string of beach towns is the perfect place to spot ... Read more

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Beyonce: ‘I Always Said I’d Have a Baby by 30. I’m 29′

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Baby, Famous Couples, Music News, Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z

Let Beyonce's baby countdown begin. The Sasha Fierce singer told Piers Morgan that she's got less that one year to make her baby dreams come true -- if she keeps on track with her life plan that is. "I always said I'd have a baby at 30," she told ... Read more

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Beyonce: ‘I Always Said I’d Have a Baby by 30. I’m 29′

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Baby, Famous Couples, Music News, Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z

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Beyonce: ‘I Always Said I’d Have a Baby by 30. I’m 29′

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Baby, Famous Couples, Music News, Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z

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Selena Gomez Stands Up for Single-Parent Families

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:55:00 +0000

Filed under: Good News, Movie News, Music News, Interviews, Exclusives, Naughty But Nice With Rob Shuter, Celebrity Summer, Teens

When Selena Gomez's birth parents divorced when she was just five years old, her working mother raised her as an only child. And while the Texas-born beauty has enjoyed much success at a very young age, she admits she didn't have an easy childhood ... Read more

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Selena Gomez Stands Up for Single-Parent Families

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:55:00 +0000

Filed under: Good News, Movie News, Music News, Interviews, Exclusives, Naughty But Nice With Rob Shuter, Celebrity Summer, Teens

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Selena Gomez Stands Up for Single-Parent Families

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:55:00 +0000

Filed under: Good News, Movie News, Music News, Interviews, Exclusives, Naughty But Nice With Rob Shuter, Celebrity Summer, Teens

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Johnny Depp Joins Alice Cooper on Stage in London (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, YouTube, Johnny Depp, AOL Music

Johnny Depp helped Alice Cooper bring his UK tour to a close in style by joining the shock-rock veteran on stage in London on Sunday night, June 26. While thousands gathered at Glastonbury, Cooper took to the stage at the capital's intimate 100 Club, ... Read more

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Cee Lo Dresses as Patti LaBelle for Tribute Performance (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, AOL Music, Cee Lo Green

Cee Lo Green's exuberant awards show outfits are becoming legendary and at Sunday night's (June 26) BET Awards he took it to a whole new level. Performing a tribute to Patti LaBelle, who was the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Green appeared ... Read more

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Kellan Lutz: ‘So Happy’ for ‘Twilight’ Co-Star’s Engagement

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:01:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News

Kellan Lutz may not have anyone special on his arm these days, but that won't stop him from celebrating Nikki Reed's whirlwind engagement. The 'Twilight Saga' hunk stopped by 'On Air With Ryan Seacrest' Monday to dish about his co-star's new ... Read more

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Tony Hawk Talks How to Be the Next Skate Mogul

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:35:00 +0000

Filed under: Highbrow, Music News, TV News, Interviews, Exclusives, Celebenomics With Jo Piazza

In the decade since Tony Hawk became a household name and a global business brand spawned by a successful video game franchise, the skateboarder has inspired dozens of imitators hoping to build their passion into their business. So far none of them ... Read more

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Lady Gaga Sued for Scamming Japan Earthquake Charity

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:35:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Scandal, Lady Gaga

From gay rights to disaster relief, Lady Gaga is always at the forefront of activism or charity outreach, but now, one law firm is crying false when it comes to Gaga's Japan earthquake relief efforts. A Southfield, Michigan based law firm, ... Read more

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It’s a Boy for Tommy Mottola and Singer Thalia

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:20:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Baby, Music News

It's a boy for music industry bigwig, Tommy Mottola and Mexican singer and actress, Thalia. The pair welcomed son, Matthew, on Saturday in New York City, according to Page Six. Matthew is the second child for the couple, but their first son. The ... Read more

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Michael Jackson’s Iconic ‘Thriller’ Jacket Sells for $1.8M

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:03:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Photos, Michael Jackson

In an unfortunate and sad twist of fate, almost exactly two years after Michael Jackson's shocking and untimely death, his iconic leather jacket worn by him in the 'Thriller' video has sold for an eye opening $1.8 million dollars. The red and ... Read more

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Singer Ameriie Gets Married to Lenny Nicholson

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Good News, Music News, People

Singer Ameriie got married to Lenny Nicholson over the weekend. PEOPLE is reporting that Ameriie, 30, married Nicholson, a former Columbia Records executive, on Saturday (June 25) in the island of Anguilla in the British West Indies. Ameriie is ... Read more

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Alicia Keys, Rick Ross, Bruno Mars Perform at BET Awards

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Awards, Music News, Alicia Keys, AOL Music

Alicia Keys took on the role of maestro at the 2011 BET Awards, standing on top of a piano during her performance, leading an orchestra to play the backing sounds to a new song she debuted. Though the track's title wasn't revealed, the lyrics ... Read more

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Beyonce Brings Glastonbury to a Close With Historic Headline Set

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Beyonce Knowles, AOL Music

Three years ago Beyonce had the best seat in the house for a little masterclass in Glastonbury scene-stealing. Hubby Jay-Z was headlining -- an event that had cause consternation in some circle, notably Noel Gallagher's -- and stage-side Beyonce had ... Read more

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Eminem, Heartbroken, Turns Gun on Himself in Shocking New Video

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:06:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News

We all could have guessed that Eminem has split personalities, but lately, the rap superstar truly has been doing double duty, splitting his time between his solo career (he just headlined Bonnaroo) and his latest project, Bad Meets Evil. Now, in ... Read more

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Avril Lavigne’s Yacht Party With Ex-Husband Deryck Whibley (Photos)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:46:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, Celebrity Summer

On a private yacht in the French Riviera this weekend, Avril Lavigne and a group of friends once again kicked back with bikinis and designer shades for some fun in the sun. Not long after the Canadian singer, 26, enjoyed a raucous girls' getaway ... Read more

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Michael Jackson’s Death, Two Years Later

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:23:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Deaths

Today marks two years since the shocking death of Michael Jackson, and unsurprisingly, controversy surrounding the singer has hardly died down. In the involuntary manslaughter trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, accused of administering the pop icon's ... Read more

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Rihanna Takes Another Tumble Onstage (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:16:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Summer, Rihanna

On her Loud tour this summer, Rihanna has been wowing crowds. And we're guessing thousands of Canadian fans thought, "Wow, what a pro," after she took a spill onstage this week. Not that she missed a beat! The singer, 23, was striding across the ... Read more

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Newly-Svelte Jennifer Hudson Chair-Dances in New Video

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Jennifer Hudson, AOL Music

Jennifer Hudson has premiered the sassy music video for 'No One Gonna Love You' -- her latest soulful single. The Diane Martel-directed video opens with the Oscar-winning star brushing off her acting skills, reminding her dead-beat man that it's ... Read more

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Debbie Gibson Defends Britney Against Moby Attack

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, TV News, WTF, Videos, Interviews, Exclusives, Naughty But Nice With Rob Shuter

When Moby recently told Spinner that Britney Spears and Ke$ha don't make "music" but rather "advertising for ringtones," no one came to the pop stars' defense. But now the original pop princess, Debbie Gibson, tells me Moby should zip it and stop ... Read more

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Jennifer Hudson Shows off New Moves in ‘No One Gonna Love You’ Video

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:01:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Jennifer Hudson

She's got a new body and now Jennifer Hudson is showing off some new moves. In the video for her new lovesick tune, 'No One Gonna Love You,' Hudson is disappointed by her boyfriend's lack of interest in their relationship but she can't seem to let ... Read more

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Pint-Size Fan Rushes Stage, Startles Miley Cyrus (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, WTF, Videos, Miley Cyrus

There must be something in the super fan water. First Justin Bieber was tackled at the New York Macy's launch of his new perfume (although it was later discovered that Bieber's 'attacker' was actually an undercover cop) and now Miley Cyrus is getting ... Read more

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Justin Bieber and Tiffani Thiessen Show Each Other Some Love (Photos)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:50:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Style, Music News, Celebrity Twitter, Justin Bieber

This is one instance of cross-generational love that we fully support. After Justin Bieber sported a t-shirt emblazoned with Tiffani Thiessen's iconic role as the sultry and spunky Kelly Kapowski at Canada's MuchMusic Awards, Thiessen has returned ... Read more

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Rihanna Facing Another ‘S&M’ Lawsuit

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:45:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Fights, Music News, Videos, Rihanna, Radar Online

Rihanna's controversial music video for 'S&M' has landed her in hot water yet again. This time around, photographer Phillip Paulus is suing the singer for copyright infringement. According to RadarOnline.com, Paulus alleges that Rihanna ... Read more

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Rihanna Slams Report Admitting She Provoked Chris Brown to Hit Her

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Fights, Music News, Troublemakers, Celebrity Twitter, Celebrity Scandal, Chris Brown, Rihanna, E! Online

Singer Rihanna slammed a story by MTV Canada based on a tweet, supposedly written by the singer, regarding Chris Brown and the night he attacked her. E! Online is reporting that RiRi slammed MTV Canada on a story they ran which quoted a tweet from ... Read more

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Peter Frampton Files for Divorce

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:05:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, Splitsville, TMZ

Legendary rocker Peter Frampton has filed for divorce from his wife of 15 years, Christina Elfers. TMZ is reporting that Frampton filed the divorce papers in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences. The ... Read more

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Kings of Leon Pay Tribute to ‘Jackass’ Star Ryan Dunn

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Deaths, AOL Music

Kings of Leon played an emotional tribute to former 'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn on Wednesday night, June 22, during the encore for their first of two shows in London's Hyde Park. Dunn, who had become a friend to the band in the past year, was killed ... Read more

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Usher Wants Pippa Middleton to Model for His New Lingerie Line

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Style, Gut Reactions, Music News, Usher, AOL Music

Usher has his eyes set on Pippa Middleton--sister of Kate Middleton aka Prince William's new royal wife--to model his upcoming lingerie line! Kate become Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge when she wed Prince William on April 11 this year, but it was ... Read more

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Sean Kingston Is Released From Hospital

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Health Issues, AOL Music

Less than one month after his jet-skiing accident, Sean Kingston has been released from a Miami hospital. The 21-year-old was released from the hospital Tuesday morning and is expected to make a full recovery after suffering a broken jaw, water in ... Read more

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Justin Bieber Attacked at New York Fragrance Launch

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, WTF, Videos, Justin Bieber

Thousands of screaming girls seemed to be the least of Justin Bieber's worries at the launch of his new fragrance on Thursday afternoon at Macy's in New York. While greeting his fans, an man jumped a barricade and tackled Bieber to the ground before ... Read more

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Bikini Clad Katy Perry Debuts Red Hair (Photos)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Style, Music News, Photos, Celebrity Summer, Katy Perry

Where to look first, Katy Perry's hot bikini body or her brand new 'do? The pop star took a break from her 'California Dreams' tour to spend some time relaxing poolside, showing off her flawless figure in the 90 degree heat of Miami, Florida. She ... Read more

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Courtney Love Burns Hands in House Fire

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:53:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Health Issues, Courtney Love

Courtney Love is one firecracker who can't seem to avoid the heat -- curtains in the singer's New York townhouse caught fire early Thursday morning. Love reportedly attempted to put out the fire herself, resulting in several burns on her hands. But ... Read more

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Justin Bieber Reveals Facts About Himself in ‘Top 10′ Countdown (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:57:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Justin Bieber, AOL Television

Justin Bieber dropped by the Ed Sullivan theater to help with David Letterman's Top 10 list on 'Late Show,' considering it was all about him. The topic was Top 10 Little Kown Facts about Justin Bieber, and the Bieb clearly had a blast pokin fun at ... Read more

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U2 Are Infighting About Glastonbury Appearance

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Fights, Music News, AOL Music

Coming off the biggest, most profitable rock 'n' roll tour in history, U2 are sometimes considered the world's biggest band. But there's one thing they haven't done that most of the other "world's biggest bands" usually do, and that's headline major ... Read more

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James Blunt Ignites Fury Over Auschwitz Photo

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Troublemakers, Celebrity Scandal, AOL Music

Singer James Blunt has gone viral once again -- but it's not because of his music. The British singer has recently ignited quite the controversy over this photo posted on his Facebook page with the simple caption "Err... this is my hotel in ... Read more

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Chris Brown Avoids Parking Ticket, Drops Racial and Homophobic Slurs

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, WTF, Chris Brown, AOL Music

Chris Brown has found himself in the midst of controversy yet again, this time after he was threatened with a parking ticket. According to TMZ, C-Breezy had parked his hot set of wheels illegally and was in the process of sweet-talking a female ... Read more

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Bikini Clad Avril Lavigne Parties In St. Tropez (Photos)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Photos, Avril Lavigne, Celebrity Summer

Avril Lavigne looks like she's ready to party. The singer was spotted earlier today having a grand old time aboard a yacht off the coast of Saint Tropez with some of her girlfriends and she looked like she was really enjoying herself. The group ... Read more

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Britney Spears Slays Paparazzi in ‘I Wanna Go’ Video

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:03:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Britney Spears

Britney Spears turns the table on the paparazzi in her new video for 'I Wanna Go' -- something we feel she's been wanting to do for quite some time now. The pop princess, who just kicked off her Femme Fatale tour last week, doesn't show off any ... Read more

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Beyonce Botches Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Beyonce Knowles, AOL Music

Beyonce blatantly forgot the lyrics to Queen's famed 1975 hit 'Bohemian Rhapsody' while performing the song at a live show in France last weekend. Beyonce performed the show in Nice ahead of her headlining gig at Glastonbury this coming weekend ... Read more

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‘The Voice’ Co-Stars Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine Release ‘Moves Like Jagger’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Christina Aguilera, AOL Music

Christina Aguilera took a break from competing against her 'The Voice' co-star Adam Levine to join forces with him and his band Maroon 5 for their new catchy track, 'Moves Like Jagger.' Levine "ooos" and whistles away on this up-beat, poppy track ... Read more

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Chris Brown Sends Rihanna Sexy Twitter Message

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, Celebrity Twitter, Chris Brown, Rihanna, AOL Music

"You got that pic I sent you?" That's the tweet that is going to be heard 'round the world this week. Chris Brown shot the 140 characters or less over to his ex-girlfriend Rihanna over the weekend, but removed the post -- most likely meant for ... Read more

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Did Lady Gaga Wet Her Pants on Stage?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:20:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, WTF, Lady Gaga, AOL Music

Allegedly, Lady Gaga was on more than 'The Edge of Glory' at one of her live performances -- she was on the edge of wetting her pants on stage, as well! Rumors have surfaced that cameras caught Gaga peeing her pants in the middle of a live show ... Read more

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Britney Spears Gives Fan a Lap Dance During L.A. Concert

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:40:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Britney Spears, Rihanna

Reigning queen of pop, Britney Spears, has always been a spectacular performer-- and her Monday night concert Los Angeles was no exception. The 29-year-old singer, in the midst of a 33-city Femme Fatale tour, got the party started by pulling a fan on ... Read more

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Selena Gomez Debuts ‘Love You Like A Love Song’ (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:55:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Selena Gomez

From Japanese Karaoke goer to a 'let them eat cake' corset wearing Marie Antoinette to a space age beauty enthusiast, Selena Gomez sure is showing some range in her new music video for 'Love You Like a Love Song.' But what's one thing that's ... Read more

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Lady Gaga Goes Green (Photos)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Style, Music News, Photos, Lady Gaga

It was a frenzy of fans and paparazzi awaiting Lady Gaga's arrival at Narita International Airport in Japan early Tuesday, and when the pop star stepped out, her adoring onlookers were seeing green. The 'Born This Way' singer was doing her best ... Read more

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Joss Stone ‘Fine’ After Kidnap Plot; Talks New Album and Cupcake Therapy

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:31:00 +0000

Filed under: Highbrow, Music News, Interviews, Exclusives, Celebrity Summer, Top News

Joss Stone has a new album coming out July 26 called 'LP1,' but unfortunately she's been in the news this week for something rather disturbing and unsavory. Two men were arrested outside her home for allegedly plotting to rob and kidnap the ... Read more

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Drew Lachey: Nick and Vanessa’s Wedding ‘Could Be Any Day Now’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, TV News, Interviews, Exclusives, Naughty But Nice With Rob Shuter, Top News

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minillo are busy planning their wedding, but no one, and that includes Nick's brother and Best Man Drew, are privy to any of the details including the date. "We have been told to expect a phone call and expect to jump on ... Read more

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Penn Badgley Cast as Jeff Buckley in Biopic

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:56:00 +0000

Filed under: Movie News, Music News, Penn Badgley

Penn Badgley has nabbed a part almost every young guy in Hollywood was hoping to land. The 'Gossip Girl' star will portray the late singer Jeff Buckley in an upcoming biopic, Deadline reports. The film, titled 'Greetings from Tim Buckley,' tells ... Read more

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British Rocker Noel Gallagher Weds

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:03:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Us Magazine, Celebrity Weddings

Former Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher tied the knot with longtime love Sara MacDonald last weekend, but the wedding wasn't exactly a family reunion. According to E! Online, Gallagher and MacDonald were married at the Lime Wood Hotel in New Forest, ... Read more

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Adele ‘Ordered to Stop Singing and Avoid Talking’ for a Month

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Health Issues, AOL Music, Adele

Adele has been ordered by doctors to stop singing and avoid talking for at least a month as she seeks to recover from laryngitis, according to reports. The singer, whose '21' album returned to the top of the Billboard chart last week, was forced ... Read more

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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Takes on Lady Gaga in ‘Perform This Way’ (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:10:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Lady Gaga, AOL Music

'Weird Al' Yankovic has once again outdone himself. After a controversial tug o' war with Lady Gaga, the comedian was allowed to record 'Perform This Way,' a hilariously over-the-top parody of 'Born This Way.' After posting a 30-second snippet of ... Read more

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Sean Kingston Tweets First Photo Since Jet Ski Accident

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Good News, Music News, Celebrity Twitter, AOL Music

Just three weeks after a near-fatal jet ski accident left him in critical condition, Sean Kingston has returned to Twitter to update fans about his recovery. Typing out his first tweet since the May 29 accident, the 'Beautiful Girls' singer ... Read more

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50 Cent Draws From Experience To Pen Book on Bullying

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:20:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, 50 Cent

We could have guessed that 50 Cent wasn't one to mess with on the playground but now, the rapper, who isn't shy about his rough childhood, is authoring a book about a teenager's path to becoming a bully, according to MTV. The ... Read more

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Justin Bieber Gives A Shout Out to ‘Saved By The Bell’ (Photo)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Awards, Famous Couples, Music News, Photos, TV News, Justin Bieber

It was a big night for the teen world's most talked about couple. Feeling better after a brief hospital visit for malnourishment, Selena Gomez was the host of the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada last night and her beau, Justin Bieber ... Read more

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Amy Winehouse Botches Concert, Cancels European Tour Dates (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:48:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, CelebRehab, Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse arrived in Belgrade to launch a comeback tour this weekend, and proceeded to slur and sway through an anemic performance one Serbian publication called "the worst" concert that locals have ever seen. Tickets were considered exorbitant ... Read more

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LeAnn Rimes Dishes About ‘Drop Dead Diva’ and Newlywed Life

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:08:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, TV News

LeAnn Rimes is not a diva -- she just plays one on TV. Sunday night, the newlywed singer/actress guests on the season 3 premiere of Lifetime's 'Drop Dead Diva,' starring Brooke Elliott as an attorney. Rimes plays the ex-wife of a celebrity accused ... Read more

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Jennifer Lopez: A Wardrobe Malfunction on Live TV

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:49:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Style, Music News, TV News, Jennifer Lopez, Celebrity Summer

This summer, Jennifer Lopez jets to Europe to promote her album 'Love?', presumably with countless fashions in tow. On Saturday in Mallorca, Spain, the 'American Idol' judge made an appearance on the high-spirited hit TV show 'Wettan Das' (a ... Read more

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Tone Loc Arrested for Domestic Violence

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:35:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News

'Funky Cold Medina' rapper Tone Loc (whose real name is Anthony Terrell Smith) was arrested on Saturday afternoon at a Burbank, Calif., apartment complex and charged with felony domestic violence. The arrest, one day before Father's Day, stemmed ... Read more

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Lance Bass’ New Reality Show: A Boy Band Talent Search

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:02:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, TV News

Is the age of the boy band over? Not according to Lance Bass. The former *NSync member and fledgling producer, 32, just revealed that he has sold six reality shows, including one for VH1. According to Vulture, Bass is developing a new reality ... Read more

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Clarence Clemons Dies, an ‘Immeasurable’ Loss Says Bruce Springsteen

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 01:07:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Deaths

He was the "Big Man" that Bruce Springsteen leaned on, both figuratively and literally, to provide the soul and heart of the legendary E Street Band. Now, that light has gone out. Clarence Clemons, the larger-than-life sax man in the world's ... Read more

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Watch: Justin Bieber, Chris Brown Release ‘Next 2 You’ Video

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:59:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Troublemakers, Videos, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber

America's favorite heartthrob has teamed up with resident bad boy and the result? One very intense music video. Justin Bieber joined Chris Brown on his newest single, 'Next 2 You,' creating a post-apocalyptic world that will make teenage girls ... Read more

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Selena Gomez: Collaboration with Justin Bieber Could Happen

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:10:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Teens

Die hard Justin Bieber fans hold your tongues and Selena Gomez followers rejoice -- there could be a Bieber-Gomez collaboration in the works for the resident teen king and queen. Before taking the 'Good Morning America' summer concert series stage on ... Read more

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Britney Spears Kicks Off Femme Fatale Tour (Photos)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:40:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Photos, Britney Spears

She's baaackk! Britney Spears kicked off her Femme Fatale tour at the Power Balance Pavilion in Sacremento, Calif. last night and from the looks of it, her first night back on stage was definitely a spectacle. No guitar too small, no bikini top ... Read more

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Crystal Harris Making Sweet Music with Dr. Phil’s Son

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:05:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Hugh Hefner

After ditching Hugh Hefner just days before the Playboy Mansion wedding, rumors began to fly that another man -- Dr. Phil's son, Jordan McGraw -- was to blame for Crystal Harris' Runaway Bunny status. But as the Champagne bottles and chairs have been ... Read more

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Blake Shelton Talks Honeymoon With Miranda Lambert

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:25:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, E! Online, Celebrity Weddings

Country stars Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert tied the knot last month in Texas, and now 'The Voice' coach is revealing how the happy couple spent their honeymoon. "Our plan was just to go home for about three days," Shelton told E! Online, ... Read more

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311′s Nick Hexum Delivers Baby at Home

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:40:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Baby, Music News, WTF, People

Talk about things not going as planned. Nick Hexum, frontman of the band 311, found himself delivering his second child without a midwife when his wife suddenly went into labor last month. According to PEOPLE, Hexum and his wife, Nikki, planned on ... Read more

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Rebecca Black Pulls ‘Friday’ Video From YouTube

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:55:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Fights, Music News, TMZ

Today's Friday but there's no Rebecca Black to be found on YouTube. The teenager-turned-YouTube sensation has pulled her video for 'Friday' from the site due to a legal issue over her image. Accord to TMZ, Black has been threatening to sue her ... Read more

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Lady Gaga Debuts ‘Edge of Glory’ Music Video

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:05:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga's last few music videos were huge productions, complete with group dance numbers, Biblical references and outrageous outfits. So how does the video for 'Edge of Glory' stack up compared to the earlier singles from Gaga's 'Born This Way' ... Read more

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Nicki Minaj’s Backside Is Fake, According to Ice-T’s Wife

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Fights, Music News, Celebrity Health and Beauty, Nicki Minaj, AOL Music

Nicki Minaj's ample "assets" have long been a topic of discussion, and now comes more word that her body parts may not be real. Ice-T's wife, Coco revealed in an interview with Perez Hilton that as far as she knows, Minaj is rocking a fake ... Read more

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Joss Stone Insists ‘All Is Well’ After ‘Crazy’ Robbery-Murder Plot

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Gut Reactions, Music News, AOL Music

While two men charged in connection with a plot to assault and rob Joss Stone appeared in court Thursday, the soul singer was otherwise occupied with baking, painting and doing interviews to promote her new album, 'LP1.' "I'm fine, hon, don't ... Read more

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Is There Drama On Katy Perry’s ‘California Dreams’ Tour?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:45:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Fights, Music News, Katy Perry, AOL Music

Insulting Katy Perry doesn't seem like a very nice thing to do, especially if she is the headliner of the tour you are on, but that is exactly whatSwedish pop star, Robyn has done. Robyn -- who you may best remember for her 1997 mainstream hit ... Read more

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Rihanna Declared Tourism Ambassador for Barbados

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Rihanna, AOL Music

Back when Rihanna was a lesser-known pop singer, her claim-to-fame was her Caribbean heritage which she so wonderfully portrays in her first hit single 'Pon de Replay.' Now RiRi is getting back in touch with her roots after inking a deal with the ... Read more

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Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress Honored by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Style, Music News, Lady Gaga, AOL Music

Lady Gaga's infamous meat dress will become an exhibit in America's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum. The award winning fashion icon's carnivorous couture from the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards will go on public display as a part of the 'Women Who ... Read more

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Singer Joss Stone Targeted in Robbery, Murder Plot

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:47:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, WTF

Joss Stone is in the middle of a very scary situation. According to police, two men have been arrested for plotting to rob and murder the British soul singer. The men, ages 30 and 33, were arrested near Stone's UK home, OK! Magazine UK reports. ... Read more

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Justin Timberlake Defends Britney Spears’ Dancing

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:03:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, Videos, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake's Playboy interview reveals he "absolutely" smokes weed, and also shows the 'Friends With Benefits' star jumping to the defense of ex-girlfriend and pop princess Britney Spears. During the interview, the singer-turned-actor was ... Read more

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Britney Spears Gives Boyfriend a Lap Dance at Tour Dress Rehearsal

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, Celebrity Scandal, Britney Spears, AOL Music

Britney Spears treated her man, Jason Trawick, to a sexy, surprise lap dance at her Femme Fatale tour dress rehearsal on Sunday night (June 12). Britney, who recently hinted at a future including marriage and kids with her former manager ... Read more

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Tattoo’ Is Tribute to Tunesmiths

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Taylor Swift, AOL Music

Relax, moms of young daughters. Taylor Swift does not have a new tattoo. Despite what may look like permanent body art on the darling of country music, we can assure you it washes off. The reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year and recent CMT Music ... Read more

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Michael Jackson’s ‘Behind the Mask’ Video Premieres

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Michael Jackson, AOL Music

Michael Jackson might be gone, but his fans live on. The Behind the Mask Project -- the global online casting call for Jackson's 'Behind the Mask' music video, off his first posthumous album 'Michael' -- premiered this morning on the late pop icon's ... Read more

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Bruce Springsteen Issues Statement on Clarence Clemons’ Stroke

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Health Issues, AOL Music

After news broke on Sunday night that E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons had suffered a stroke, reports have been emerging about the Big Man's health. The latest, thanks to Bruce Springsteen news website Backstreets.com, is that Clemons is ... Read more

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Tracy Morgan Cried to Russell Simmons Over Gay Slur

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Good News, Music News, TV News, Celebrity Scandal, Interviews, Exclusives, Top News

EXCLUSIVE: Tracy Morgan was genuinely devastated when he learned that he had hurt people with the anti-gay jokes in his comedy routine in Nashville, Russell Simmons tells PopEater. The hip-hop mogul and equal rights activist was one of the first ... Read more

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Leighton Meester Debuts New Look (Photos)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Style, Music News, Photos, TV News, Leighton Meester

Leighton Meester debuted a brand new look during her performance at Troubadour in West Hollywood last night. The actress turned singer is sporting new bangs and has said goodbye to her sun-kissed highlights, taking a giant step away from her ... Read more

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Justin Timberlake on Weed: ‘Some People Are Just Better High’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:20:00 +0000

Filed under: Movie News, Music News, WTF, Celebrity Scandal, Justin Timberlake

Although we'd like to think that Justin Timberlake's fans are smart enough to make their own choices, we have a feeling that the former Mouseketeer may receive some bad role model flak for his recent accolades for a certain herbal wonder, marijuana. ... Read more

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Adam Levine Revisits First Public Peformance on ‘Tonight Show’ (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:54:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, AOL Television

On 'The Voice' Adam Levine's job is to sit in judgment on many young aspiring singers, trampling on some dreams, and making others come true. When he was younger, TV talent shows were thin on the ground, so how did the Maroon 5 frontman get his start ... Read more

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Mom Gets Selena Gomez to Alter ‘Insane’ Schedule

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:06:00 +0000

Filed under: Movie News, Music News, TV News, Exclusives, Naughty But Nice With Rob Shuter, Teens

Those close to Selena Gomez were shocked when the Disney star had to be hospitalized because she felt exhausted and malnourished, and now sources reveal her mother, Mandy Teefey, is stepping in to make sure she slows down her intense schedule. ... Read more

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Jessica Simpson Is Heading Back to Reality TV

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:10:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrity Style, Music News, TV News, Jessica Simpson, E! Online

Jessica Simpson is going back to her reality TV roots. But if you think the singer is filming another 'Newlyweds'-type show with fiance Eric Johnson, think again. Simpson has been tapped to bring her fashion sense to the small screen as a mentor on ... Read more

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Fergie: ‘I’m Just Trying to Age Gracefully’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Photos, Interviews, Fergie

Aging in the public eye can't be easy, but when you are beautiful, talented, wildly successful and have a handsome and loving husband by your side, maybe you can take it all in stride. That seems to be exactly what Fergie is doing. She graces the ... Read more

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Kanye West’s Ex-Fiance Speaks on Relationship and Amber Rose

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:20:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, Kanye West, AOL Music

Long before Amber Rose amped up her notoriety by appearing on the arm of Kanye West, there was another woman who held his heart: Alexis Phifer. The fashion designer was once engaged to West and although their break-up became the inspiration for ... Read more

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Does ‘Glee’ Star Dianna Agron Have a New Beau?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:20:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, AOL Music, Dianna Agron

'Glee' beauty Dianna Agron, who plays Quinn Fabray on the hit musical show, is reportedly getting very close with actor Sebastian Stan, giving rise to relationship rumors. 27-year-old Stan has allegedly been spotted visiting the 25-year-old acting ... Read more

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Shania Twain Celebrates Record-Setting 75 Million Albums Sold

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, AOL Music

As if becoming a best-selling author, reality television personality and Las Vegas headlining resident wasn't enough, Shania Twain has now added best-selling female in country music to her impressive list of 2011 accomplishments, with 75 million ... Read more

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Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood Make Forbes Young & Rich List

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, AOL Music

Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood work hard for their money -- and it shows. The two young superstars both ranked on Forbes' Best Paid Celebrities Under 30 list, joining an all-star cast. Not surprisingly, Lady Gaga topped the list by grossing ... Read more

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Taylor Momsen Flashes Breasts at Concert Crowd

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:35:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Photos, Celebrity Scandal, Taylor Momsen, Teens

If Taylor Momsen was looking to distance herself from her fame-making 'Gossip Girl' character, then she's done it -- tenfold. The actress turned raccoon-eyed rock chick turned heads at her Leicestershire, England concert during which she flashed ... Read more

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$2.99 to Watch ‘Friday’? Paywall Experiment Backfires

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:03:00 +0000

Filed under: Gut Reactions, Music News, WTF, Videos

UPDATE 6:10 | Internet Wins! 'Friday' is back to being totally free to enjoy. We'll update if/when we get to the bottom of this experiment gone awry. UPDATE 5:16 | The video that started a thousand memes has been removed entirely. Gotta make ... Read more

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Demi Lovato Splits from Boyfriend, Mother Goes to Rehab

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:35:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Splitsville, Demi Lovato

Just months after Demi Lovato finished her rehab stint, the tough times don't seem to be letting up. The New York Post is reporting that the Disney-bred starlet recently called it quits with bad boy boyfriend, Wilmer Valderrama and is also dealing ... Read more

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Neil Patrick Harris, Hugh Jackman Have a ‘Host-Off’ at Tony Awards (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:42:00 +0000

Filed under: Awards, Music News, Videos, Hugh Jackman, Neil Patrick Harris, AOL Television

It was a battle for the ages: One impeccably dressed, show-stopping song-and-dance man against another. And they both just happened to be huge stars in the worlds of TV, film and Broadway. 'How I Met Your Mother' star Neil Patrick Harris defended ... Read more

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Report: Selena Gomez Tested for Blood Pressure Issues

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:51:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Health Issues, Videos, Selena Gomez, TMZ

Selena Gomez has had a tough couple of days. The teen star, who is also Justin Bieber's girlfriend, was reportedly tested for blood pressure-related issues over the weekend after her overnight hospital stay, TMZ reports. Gomez, who taped an ... Read more

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‘Book of Mormon’ Wins Big, Neil Patrick Harris Shines at Tony Awards

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Awards, Music News, Videos, Neil Patrick Harris, E! Online

The biggest night on Broadway didn't disappoint, and it's really no surprise. With Neil Patrick Harris as host, a great group of nominated shows, and a musical that provided its own jokes (we're looking at you, 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'), the ... Read more

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Eminem Proves Rappers Can Rock at Bonnaroo

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:05:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Eminem, AOL Music

When the lineup for Bonnaroo 2011 was released back in February, some fans thought it skewed a little too far left of the festival's jammy roots. Eminem -- whose name usually dominates mainstream and rap album charts -- didn't seem like a natural fit ... Read more

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E Street Band Member Clarence Clemons Suffers a Stroke

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:55:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Health Issues

Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band's legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons has had a stroke on Sunday - June 12th. Rolling Stone is confirming reports which have said that Clemons is "seriously ill after a stroke at his home in Florida." The ... Read more

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Katy Perry’s ‘Last Friday Night’: A Crazy, Celeb-Cameo Party (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:36:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Katy Perry

A bodacious new video from Katy Perry has arrived. In 'Last Friday Night (TGIF),' a neon-hued sendup of every 1980's party scene you've ever seen, the pop star wears nerdy braces and retro fashions in her wildly optimistic ode to, well, not love ... Read more

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Lily Allen Weds, Groom Announces: She’s Pregnant

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:08:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Weddings

UPDATE: News broke this weekend that Lily Allen's groom, Sam Cooper, shared a very happy secret with wedding guests at the reception: Allen is currently several months' pregnant. Last fall, not long before the couple's engagement, she suffered a ... Read more

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Lily Allen Ties the Knot

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:08:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Weddings

British recording artist Lily Allen, 26, is a married woman. The outspoken pop star wore a lacy veiled headress, platform heels and a traditional white gown by French designer Delphine Manivet as she exchanged vows Saturday with longtime beau Sam ... Read more

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Jonas Brothers Not Breaking Up, Focusing on Solo Projects

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:41:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Jonas Brothers

Rest easy, America: the Jonas Brothers are not breaking up. This is according to Nick Jonas, a Jonas Brother and also leader of Nick Jonas and the Administration, who was interviewed Friday on 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated on ABC). The individual ... Read more

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Listen: Hugh Hefner’s Fiancée, Crystal Harris Releases Debut Song

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:20:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Hugh Hefner

Crystal Harris will be Mrs. Hefner in one short week but what's one title she's nabbing before the big day? Recording artist. In the midst of planning her Playboy Mansion backyard wedding, Harris managed to record what she thinks will be the club's ... Read more

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Jennifer Hudson Hospitalized In Between Morning Show Concerts

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:29:00 +0000

Filed under: Movie News, Music News, Health Issues, TV News

Jennifer Hudson was hospitalized Friday morning with stomach pains during a break between concert appearances on ABC's 'Good Morning America' and CBS' 'Early Show,' her rep told reporters and fans. Later it was revealed that she was treated for ... Read more

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Jack White and Karen Elson Celebrate Their Divorce

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:39:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, Splitsville, WTF

In sad news, Jack White, frontman of the now defunct White Stripes and the mastermind behind The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, is splitting up with his wife Karen Elson. White met the British model/singer when she appeared in the music video for ... Read more

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Selena Gomez: Justin Bieber Passed the ‘Mom Test’ (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:31:00 +0000

Filed under: Famous Couples, Music News, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, AOL Television, Teens

We learned a few new tidbits about perky starlet Selena Gomez thanks to a visit from Jim Carrey to 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.' Couched between Leno and Carrey, Gomez chatted about her rise to fame and her, er, friendship with Justin Bieber. ... Read more

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Tired, Wet Fans Angry With the Black Eyed Peas

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Gut Reactions, Music News, WTF, Celebrity Scandal, Exclusives

It doesn't take much to anger a typical New Yorker, so imagine just how pissed the crowd of thousands were after waiting in sweltering heat for six hours -- then two more in the rain -- and then being told that the Black Eyed Peas concert in ... Read more

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Britney Spears ‘Really Excited’ for New Tour (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:01:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Britney Spears

Britney Spears is busy preparing for her Femme Fatale tour, but sat down with Entertainment Tonight to give a sneak peak of the rehearsals, and to talk about life on the road with the two most important men in her life: her sons. "I'm really ... Read more

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Morrissey’s Headlining Appearance Prompts Meat Ban at Belgian Festival

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Troublemakers, AOL Music

Singer Morrissey's appearance at a Belgian festival has prompted organizers to instigate the event's first-ever meat-free day. The Lokerse Feesten, which usually offers such delicacies as horse sausages and snails, will adopt a vegetarian stance ... Read more

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Erykah Badu Claims Universal Motown Folds, Execs Respond

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Troublemakers, Celebrity Twitter, AOL Music

Erykah Badu sent the music industry into a fury yesterday announcing that her record label Universal Motown is defunct, but now comes news that the story was fabricated. Badu tweeted "Motown folded," to her over 300,000 followers Wednesday (June ... Read more

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Taylor Swift Joins Black Eyed Peas in Concert 4 NYC

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:15:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Taylor Swift, AOL Music

Taylor Swift headed to New York City last night (June 9) to perform as part of an all-star special hosted by the Black Eyed Peas to raise money for a worthwhile cause. The Black Eyed Peas Concert 4 NYC will feature the country superstar along with ... Read more

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Beastie Boy, Adam Horovitz, Has Run-In With Criminal SpongeBob

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:05:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, WTF

According to the Beastie Boys' Adam Horovitz, SpongeBob SquarePants may be trading his pineapple under the sea for something a little less scenic -- a jail cell. While recently riding on the New York City subway, Horovitz was confronted by a man ... Read more

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Flo Rida Busted for DUI in $1.7 Million Ride

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:25:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Troublemakers, Celebrity Scandal

Flo Rida, born Tramar Dillard, couldn't keep his drinking on the down 'Low' and was pulled over by Miami police early this morning before being arrested for suspicion of DUI, according to TMZ. But we have a feeling that Flo Rida won't have any ... Read more

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Justin Bieber Even Wins Big at CMT Music Awards (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:04:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Videos, Justin Bieber, AOL Television, Teens

Even when Justin Bieber isn't quite sure where he's at, people still love him and want to give him awards. Take the 'CMT Music Awards 2011' for instance. They awarded Bieber Collaborative Video of the Year for his song 'That Should Be Me,' featuring ... Read more

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Lady Gaga Sings With Patti LaBelle at CFDA After-Party (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Music News, Lady Gaga, AOL Music

Lady Gaga joined the legendary Patti LaBelle for a performance of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' at an after-party for the CFDA Awards in a New York City nightclub on Monday night (June 6). LaBelle invited Gaga to join her on stage -- teal wig, boob ... Read more

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Shania Twain Responds to CMT Music Awards Fall (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Awards, Music News, AOL Music

"I don't need a stunt double," Shania Twain joked a mere minutes after taking a nasty fall on her way to the stage to present Blake Shelton with the 2011 CMT Music Award for Male Video of the Year. Luckily, the singer didn't hurt herself in what ... Read more

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