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HD VIDEO Tupac hologram performs at Coachella with Snoop Dogg

The 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival features an impressive lineup that includes Radiohead, The Black Keys, Dr. Dre, Bon Iver, and Florence and the Machine. But, the artist who stole the show over the weekend was a surprise performer – a surprise not only because he wasn’t on the billing, but because he’s been dead for over 15 years! Rapper Tupac Shakur made the ultimate gangsta move by coming back from the dead to perform a couple songs for a stunned audience, including a duet with Snoop Dogg on “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted!” Keep reading for a video and photos of the performances!

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VIDEO Johnny Depp joins Marilyn Manson on stage for ‘Sweet Dreams’

There’s a lot of peeps out there who have sweet dreams about Johnny Depp and some pretty harrowing nightmares about rocker Marilyn Manson. In a great performance from yesterday both of these things came together as Depp joined Manson on stage for a killer rendition of the Eurythmics classic “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).” See the full performance here.

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PHOTOS BIO Who is Lacey Buchanan, Jake Owens’ fiancee?

Jake Owens fans already know her as the saucy vixen in leather looking for a cowboy in the video for “Eight Seconds Out”, and the beautiful brunette who was both barefoot and in blue jeans in the “life imitates art” video for “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” But now after a romantic on-stage marriage proposal from the guy with a #1 hit single riding high on the country charts, more people want to know: Who is Lacey Buchanan? Starcasm tells you more about the 23-year-old Florida native who caught the eye – and then the heart – of one of country’s hottest superstars!

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VIDEO Jake Owen proposes to Lacey Buchanan on stage in Vero Beach, Florida

Sorry ladies, Jake Owen’s off the market. Sorry fellas, that gorgeous woman from “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” video is gonna have to stay in your dreams. Jake Owen shocked his hometown crowd in Vero Beach, FL, by proposing marriage to his girlfriend, Lacey Buchanan. Wanna know more?

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Adam Levine and model girlfriend Anne V split

Not too long ago Adam Levine was on Howard Stern with his model girlfriend Anne V (short for Vyalitsyna) over sharing about their questionable birth control methods and how they might one day like to have children. I guess all of that is dust in the wind now as Anne’ s rep confirmed to People that the two have called it quits. Read the official statement on the marooning of their love…

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Bee Gees Legend Robin Gibb Hospitalized Again In London For Further Surgery

Bee Gees fans will be distressed to learn that the Brother Gibb with one of the the most dramatic vibrato voices in pop music history has been readmitted to a London hospital for yet another surgery. His most recent public appearances have carried an upbeat message of health, but the frail figure carried by Robin could not be denied. His strong voice is still there, though, giving hope that he will carry on to full health. For more details, keep reading…

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Story behind silly “Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo” song Don Draper’s wife Megan sang on Mad Men

Mad Men fans heads’ were invaded by a silly little tune during last night’s Season 5 premiere. Don Draper’s new wife Megan (played by French-Canadian Jessica Paré) did a seductive little dance during his birthday party while singing what sounded like “Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo.”

What does it all mean, and why did she infiltrate our brains with this repetitive nonsense?

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Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown changing name to Kristina Houston; plus is she dating her adopted brother?

Whitney Houston’s Bobbi Kristina Brown is reportedly distancing herself from her father Bobby Brown by changing her name to Kristina Houston. Her mother was married to Bobby for 14 years, and there have been reports that he physically abused Whitney during their marriage. They also took lots of drugs together. Bobbi Kristina reportedly told her friends that she’s been wanting to change her name for years, but her mother wouldn’t let her. Right now nothing’s been made official, and there’s no clear estimation of when a legal change will be made.

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PHOTOS Faith Hill without makeup at LAX

Country music superstar Faith Hill seemed to be caught off guard as she, husband Tim McGraw, and daughters Maggie and Audrey arrived at LAX before boarding a plane to Sydney Sunday night. It’s one of the rare times the 44-year-old singer has been photographed without makeup, and she looked almost unrecognizable! Keep reading for the photos, including a side-by-side with a photo taken outside Faith hotel in New York just a few weeks ago. Oh, and you can also see Tim McGraw wearing sweats, a t-shirt, and a baseball cap – but he’s a guy so it doesn’t matter.

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PHOTO Cee Lo Green is shirtless (and buff?!?) as Jet magazine’s “Beauty of the Week”

The Voice judge Cee Lo Green looks more like porn star Cee Mo Peen in the new issue of Jet magazine, which features the surprisingly unportly “Crazy” and “F*** You” singer shirtless and Chippendales-worthy as their “Beauty of the Week.” But is that really Cee Lo’s body?

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Lenny Kravitz gorgeous at 47 discusses The Hunger Games, daughter, latest album

A mature rock-n-roll star set to appear in The Hunger Games with a physique like that thoughtfully cooking in the kitchen. Could Lenny Kravitz be the perfect man!?! Check out the 47-year-old sizzling in the kitchen and read on for his thoughts on his role in The Hunger Games, how he’s got serious daddy pride for his daughter Zoe and his latest album Black and White America.

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Amazing Britney Spears through the years face morphing video

Britney Spears animated gifIt seems like only yesterday Britney Spears was raising eyebrows as a teenage Catholic schoolgirl vixen in her “…Baby One More Time” music video. And was it really 20 years ago when lil Brit Brit belted out “Love Can Build A Bridge” on the hallowed stage of Star Search? Now those moments can seem even closer than “just yesterday” (try just 30 seconds ago) thanks to this morphing video of Britney Spears through the years! Plus, another similar video featuring another female pop music icon! (Don’t peek at the categories!)

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VIDEO Preview of Oprah’s interview with Whitney Houston’s family

Oprah Winfrey has taped an interview with members of Whitney Houston’s family. Included in the exclusive sit down is Whitney’s daughter Bobbi Kristina, her sister-in-law, Patricia Houston, and her brother, Gary Houston. Catch a preview and find out why Bobbi Kristina trusts Oprah.

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Cee Lo Green’s Purrfect cat

Cee Lo Green is gettin’ everybody’s attention on The Voice with his fluffy white Persian kitty Purrfect. He calls the fierce feline his “secret weapon,” but she’s turning out to be a secret weapon for the show.

What’s up with this fierce feline? Does Cee Lo own this cat? She’s taking over Twitter and Facebook, will she take over the world?

What’s up with this fierce feline? Does Cee Lo own this cat? She’s taking over Twitter and Facebook, will she take over the world?

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We are alive: Thoughts on Wrecking Ball by Bruce Springsteen

“I’ve had my own opinions as each new release dropped since then and each time while I may have disagreed I could see where each side was coming from either yea or nay. But now we have Wrecking Ball and of any original release that the best guitar picker from Asbury Park, New Jersey has let out in to the world this is the one that has the power, strength and consistency to most deservedly sit at the bar and toss ’em back with those other records of Bossman yore. Yes. I’m telling you to feel all right if you’re in a hurry and slip this new album in between Nebraska and Born in the U.S.A. While you’re out you shouldn’t feel disrespectful or bad about it.”

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PHOTO March 2012 Katy Perry Interview magazine cover

I’ve gotten rather used to Katy Perry’s numerous makeovers and different looks, but when I saw her photo on the cover of the upcoming March issue of Interview magazine I literally did a triple take! Though her looks often vary, they’re usually bright, colorful, and fun – but this look is downright sinister, sultry, and sexy! (And doesn’t look like Katy at all!)

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Bruno Mars childhood photo “Pimpin since 92”

Futuristic retro R&B sensation Bruno Mars tweeted photographic proof that he’s had his flawless, heart-melting swagger since he was least six with this childhood picture accompanied by the tweet, “Pimpin since 92.” Plus, see a photo of the still swaggertastic Bruno sporting a huge afro from his high school yearbook. [***WARNING*** Coolness contamination risk!]

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Paris Hilton drops official music video for ‘Drunk Text’

The queen-bee of socialites and the fore-bearer of all that is famous for being famous, Paris Hilton, has dropped the official music video for her song “Drunk Text.” Check out Paris as she narrates her way through an evening at the club that features circumstances like:

I’m on the dance floor when I get a text from Adam. I’m too lazy to type so I send a photo I took up a dancers’ skirt
and tell him to come and get it, not realizing what I had just said.

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How Adam Levine maroons his marauders and why he considers it safe sex

Howard Stern did his job again as he got Maroon 5’s lead singer and The Voice judge Adam Levine to over share during an appearance on his radio show. Actually this TMI-fest also included Adam’s Victoria’s Secret model girlfriend Anne Vyalitsyna too as they discussed Adam’s co-host Christina Aguilera, how the two met and one other topic of general import. While Adam coaches ’em up pretty well on The Voice as his team claimed victory in season 1, I wouldn’t suggest that anyone go to the kid for birth control advice. Read and hear Adam’s “fail proof system” for not making babies along with what Anne would do if it did fail.

VIDEO John Legend says Ke$ha is the most overrated musician working today while on Watch What Happens Live!
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VIDEO John Legend says Ke$ha is the most overrated musician working today while on Watch What Happens Live!

This is why they call it Watch What Happens: Live and not Watch What Happens: Recorded Earlier Today! Super producer John Legend was on the hot seat playing “Plead the Fifth” when he found himself having already plead the fifth and faced with the question, “Who is the most overrated musician working today?” Plus, find out what he said when a caller asked him his opinion on the recent Chris Brown/Rihanna duet!

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Listen to Rihanna and Chris Brown’s controversial Birthday Cake Remix; are they getting back together?

It’s been over three years since the domestic violence incident that shook the pop culture world. Now, after lots of drama and legal proceedings, Chris Brown and Rihanna have been hanging out again.

Part of Chris Brown’s 2009 punishment for hitting Rihanna was that he wasn’t allowed to see her. February 2011 Brown got his restraining order downgraded to a “level one” meaning that he can now spend time with Rihanna, but cannot “annoy, molest, or conduct surveillance of the person on the order.”

Chris attended Rihanna’s 24th birthday party, though he tried to keep it a secret, even asking guests to sign a confidentiality agreement (his efforts failed big time.) The former couple have also released two collaborations together: “Birthday Cake Remix” and “Turn up the Music Remix.”

Listen here!

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Whitney Houston memorabilia to be auctioned to highest bidder

As the pop world is still collectively catching its breath from the news of Whitney Houston’s passing folks are already primed to make money off of Houston memorabilia items. This news has many people wondering, “Is it too soon to be profiting from the death of Whitney Houston?” Find out what’s being sold and the frank statements made by auctioneer Darren Julien in regards to how Houston’s death makes it the right time to sell these “investments.”

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Bobby Brown issues statement about leaving Whitney Houston memorial service

Bobby Brown left Whitney Houston’s memorial service earlier today after he reportedly got into an argument over seating for him and his entourage of nine friends and family members. Brown has since issued a statement about the incident in which he says he and his group were asked to move three times and that he was prevented from seeing his daughter Bobbi-Kristina.

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PHOTOS Adele promises to sue over fake sex tape rumors

French paparazzo Jean-Claude Elfassi announced on Twitter yesterday that he had obtained a sex tape starring singer Adele and he would be releasing it online today. The French tabloid Public featured a cover story announcing “Exclusive! Adele sex tape! Her ex’s revenge!” along with three pages of stills allegedly from the tape, which features someone that looks like the singer in the back seat of a car. Adele’s lawyers have since announced the tape is fake and they are “taking legal action in relation to this matter.” Keep reading for all the details, including very SFW still images from the tape of some woman that looks king of like Adele making sex faces.

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PHOTOS Adele muse Slinky Sunbeam flashes Peaches Geldoff

First, let’s all take a moment to admire this post’s title shall we? Sometimes I am humbled by my job and the wonderfully immaculate juxtapositions created by those among the human race we deem celebrities.

Now that that’s out of the way…

Check out these photos of Adele’s reported romantic inspiration Slinky Sunbeam flashing his ode-inducing dinky at Peaches Geldoff with his band name “The More Assured” painted on his chest repeatedly. Oh, and he also pitched his wares to none other than Kate and Pippa Middleton! (I’m sorry Adele, but I don’t think you could have had it allllllllalllall with this guy.)

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Tabloid covers for the week of February 27, 2012 – Whitney Houston memorials

As you might imagine, this week’s tabloids are all about the tragic passing of Whitney Houston with the singer making the cover of every major tabloid is some capacity this week with the exception of OK! and Reality Weekly. Other cover headline grabbers this week include lots of Kim Kardashian, Angelina and Brad, Teen Mom Leah Messer, and Lisa Vander-rump?

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VIDEO Wendy Williams gets emotional discussing fellow Jersey girl Whitney Houston, addiction

Wendy Williams keeps it real and that usually results in some hilarious and memorable day time TV. On Monday, however, the host got extremely emotional when she addressed the passing of fellow Jersey girl Whitney Houston and the trappings of addiction. See Wendy’s emotional plea for those watching to “call out” those whom they know that suffer from addiction to drugs and alcohol and why she related so much to the late singer.

In Vogue Adele says ex that inspired her heartbreaking hit records “deserves a little credit,” she’s done being a “bitter witch”

For a long time 6-time Grammy winner Adele felt like the ex who broke her heart and raked it over the coals didn’t deserve one iota of credit for her massive success she’s gained from mining her heartbreak to create beautiful songs.

But now, she tells Vogue, she thinks he deserves at least a “little” credit for providing the inspiration that helped her become a Grammy-winning worldwide music titan.

But now, she tells Vogue, she thinks he deserves at least a “little” credit for providing the inspiration that helped her become a Grammy-winning worldwide music titan.

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VIDEO Willie Nelson overshadows Coldplay with their own song during Grammys

Last night’s Grammys was a seriously star laden affair with veterans Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and a reunited Beach Boys joining the likes of newcomers Adele and Taylor Swift. With all of these mega-names British band Coldplay got somewhat lost in the shadows and to make matters worse were topped by a commercial that followed their performance. See the great Chipotle ad featuring Willie Nelson singing Coldplay’s song “The Scientist” and find out why the British rockers shouldn’t feel bad about it at all.

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REPORT: Whitney Houston’s family told she died from prescription drugs, not drowning

As the music community gathered last night for the Grammys and celebrated the life of Whitney Houston more details have emerged on the late singer’s passing. According to sources, Houston’s family has been notified that she did not die of drowning, but rather from what appears to be a toxic mix of prescription pills including Xanax and alcohol.

Remembering Whitney Houston: 1991 Super Bowl National Anthem, “Memories” by Material, and astonishing “vocals only” “How Will I Know”

After the shock of Whitney Houston’s untimely death, Starcasm looks back at a pair of obscure but titanic early performances, as well as the one performance that may well be her lasting legacy to greatness. Fortunately, we’ll always have the music…

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VIDEO Emotional Bobby Brown performs with New Edition after Whitney Houston’s death

Bobby Brown was on tour with New Edition when he received word that his ex-wife Whitney Houston had died. Just a few hours later he went on stage with the group at at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi and struggled through ten songs with the group. Watch a clip of one of the songs recorded by an audience member in the front row.

Adele’s heartbreakingly beautiful “blues” are rooted in a troubled childhood with an alcoholic, absent father

Adele is set to sweep the Grammy Awards tonight with her soulful songs about heartbreak. She based both of her heart-rattling albums 19 and ” target=”_blank”>21 on relationships gone wrong, but it turns out her difficult childhood must have also been a source for her emotionally stirring performances.

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How did Whitney Houston die?

Singer Whitney Houston is dead at age 48, her rep told the Associated Press.

From Beverly Hills Police Lieutenant Mark Rosen: “I can confirm that Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. We received a call at 3:43 p.m. from hotel security and Beverly Hills Fire and police responded minutes later. It’s unclear who notified hotel staff because she has quite an entourage here at the hotel. We attempted to resuscitate her, to no avail.”

Keep reading for for more details.

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Grammys Whitney Houston tribute to feature Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan

The Grammy production team has reportedly been trying to put together a tribute to the late Whitney Houston to be included in Sunday night’s telecast, and according to multiple sources, it will feature a “respectful musical tribute” by Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan. Keep reading for a statement about the tribute from Grammy executive producer Ken Erhlich and watch a video clip of Jennifer Hudson’s powerful rendition of “I Will Always Love You” during the 2010 BET Awards tribute to Whitney Houston.

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PHOTOS Katy Perry wears over-sized flower hat to MusiCares gala

Katy Perry seems to be back to her fun fashionable self after a lengthy period of joyful fashion mourning since her split from husband Russell Brand back in December. The 27-year-old singer wore an elegant flapper-esque dress and gigantic pink floral hat to the 2012 MusiCares Person Of the Year Gala in honor of Paul McCartney last night. Keep reading for the photos and find out what Katy had to say about what we can expect from her performance at the Grammys Sunday night!

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VIDEO Adele goes ‘Rolling in the Deep’ a cappella for post-surgery 60 Minutes debut

Adele is ready to return to total domination Sunday night as she’s slated as the opening performer for the Grammys. In a preview clip for a pre-show appearance to air on 60 Minutes the “Someone Like You” singer let it loose for Anderson Cooper with an a capella version of her biggest hit “Rolling In the Deep.” Just give her the Grammys after this video whammy!

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Katy Perry signs off on smiley face divorce settlement from Russell Brand

While the split of Kris “sad boxes” Humphries and Kim Kardashian is taking a turn for the worse stars Katy Perry and Russell Brand are showing how this difficult emotional time can be handled with humility, grace and smiley faces 🙂 Perry and Brand have reached an official settlement in their divorce as is indicated by court documents we obtained. When you sign off with a smiley face and your ex-husband seeks no spousal support even though he had every right to pursue that avenue I think you have a great opportunity to remain friends in the future. How refreshing!

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VIDEO The Voice “Vocal Kombat” Super Bowl karate commercial

Watch the action-packed, super campy, and super fun Super Bowl commercial for the second season of NBC’s The Voice featuring judges Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, and Cee Lo Green showing off their kung fu skills as they race to find out which surprise celebrity is behind the beautiful voice wafting through their elegant hotel.

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Dad shoots son for singing karaoke Kenny Chesney, son ain’t mad about it

Country singing star Kenny Chesney leads the way with 9 ACM Award nominations. Just don’t mention that crap to William Oller Sr. of Singletown, California because he just might shoot you son. Or shoot his son! Read on to find out how Sr. went about shutting Jr. up and why after a few bullets his son ain’t mad about it. Now that’s country!

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VIDEOS Bering Sea Gold’s Emily Riedel, the opera singer

As if being a self described “wild Alaskan” and a beautiful Bohemian gold hunting gal isn’t enough it turns out that Bering Sea Gold’s Emily Riedel’s first career choice is that of an opera singer! We did some serious profiling of the glorious deckhand from the Clark but felt that her opera career was worthy of its own post. She’s got gold fever but her priorities lie in the higher ranges of that of a classical singer. Check out a graceful and poised Emily performing Bach and Schubert.

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PHOTOS Christina Aguilera leaks mystery fluid down her leg at Etta James funeral performance

We did a post earlier today featuring Christina Aguilera’s emotional rendition of “At Last” at the funeral of her mentor, legendary R&B singer Etta James. I confess that I was focused on Christina’s face, hands, and rather revealing neckline during the performance and failed to notice (as one commenter with a keen eye – and/or affinity for legs – pointed out) that there appears to be some sort of mystery fluid streaming down her leg. Is it makeup and sweat? Was Christina hiding a diet coke in her pocket? Could she possibly be a robot?!?

VIDEO Christina Aguilera performs “At Last” at Etta James’ funeral

Last week popular music lost one of its icons when legendary R&B singer Etta James passed away at the age of 73. Christina Aguilera, who has said many times that Etta James was her number one inspiration, was on hand at Etta’s funeral today to say a few words and perform Etta’s most famous song, “At Last.” Keep reading to watch Christina’s emotional introduction and performance and see a clip of her and Etta together in 2006.

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A look back: Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers ‘At the Ryman’ 20 years later

What if I told you that a somewhat unheralded (chart wise anyways) release from 1992 would fall unquestionably under the title of my all time favorite live country music release? Not only that, but this release features covers only and is a completely acoustic affair. Well, this is exactly what I think of the unstoppable force that is Emmylou Harris and The Nash Ramblers At the Ryman. Take a detailed look back at an underappreciated live giant in the genre of country; a release and artist heralded for reviving The Mother Church of Country Music for which the album garnishes its name.

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Teen Mom official soundtrack drops today

One of the things we don’t get to talk enough about in regards to Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2 are the songs used on the program and how they often play a pivotal role in driving the mama-drama. All that’s changing now as MTV has announced the release of the official Teen Mom Soundtrack featuring songs used during the highly successful cable show. Find out where to get the songs, the full track list and complete full versions of all 12 songs from the release here.

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VIDEOS Lana Del Rey’s SNL performances of “Blue Jean” and “Video Games”

Eyebrows were raised when it was announced Lana Del Ray would be the musical guest on last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live, one of the rare times a singer that didn’t even have an album out yet has received the honor. Her performances did little to prove the decision was a wise one as nearly everyone is offering up harsh criticisms, or at best, sympathy for Lana after her cringe-worthy renditions of “Video Games” and “Blue Jean.” Keep reading to watch the clips and decide for yourself if the decision to have her perform on the show was perhaps a bit premature.

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Christina Aguilera to haters: ‘I love my body’

When pop diva Christina Aguilera hit the stage at the AMA awards with Maroon 5 wearing an ultra-form fitting dress she received a serious backlash from haters about her weight. Some went as far as to question if the Dirty singer was pregnant for a second time. Read her response that reflects a confident adult woman and an experienced veteran in the business of being a “star.”

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AUDIO LYRICS John Parr updates St. Elmo’s Fire theme for Tim Tebow

John Parr got a grammy nomination back in 1985 for his song ‘Man In Motion” best known as the theme to the brat pack film St. Elmo’s Fire. Well Parr is still around and was so inspired by quarterback Tim Tebow that he was rewritten the song to a reimagined work called “Tim Tebow’s Fire.” This is real, he did that and you can listen to the audio and get the full lyrics here.

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Cajun Pawn Stars uncovers lost Jerry Lee Lewis recording from 1952

As further proof that reality shows can be educational as well as historically significant, the second episode of Thee History Channel’s new series Cajun Pawn Stars features a rare recording purported to be from 1952 and featuring rockabilly/rock and roll/country piano legend Jerry Lee Lewis – two years prior to when historians previously thought Jerry Lee cut his first demo. Goodness gracious… Great balls of fire!

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Katy Perry responds to gossip about divorce on Twitter

Singer Katy Perry wants everybody to know one thing: Nobody speaks for Katy Perry other than Katy Perry!

Katy took to Twitter to thank her fans for their support after her husband of 14 months filed for divorce on December 30, but immediately after she angrily tweeted in response to the numerous stories about the split that quoted her family and sources close to her. It also assumed she is referencing her parents recent sermon in Ohio during which the topic of Katy’s divorce came up numerous times.

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PHOTO – Adele has a new man! Meet Simon Konecki

Our girl Adele’s got a new man! He’s furry, his nickname is Swampy, and he’s an investment-banker-turned-charity-CEO.

Simon (36) runs the water charity Drop4Drop out of Brighton, and the organization has projects running all over the world to help provide safe and clean water to those in need of it. Awww, so he’s tries to make the world a better place!

Read on to find out more!

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PHOTO Jason Derulo breaks his neck, cancels concerts

22-year-old Jason Derulo was rehearsing in Florida for his upcoming world tour when he injured himself performing an acrobatic stunt. The singer landed awkwardly on his head resulting in an acute fracture to his vertebra. Derulo has reportedly been released from Memorial West Hospital in Pembroke Pines, Florida and was able to share a photo wearing his neck brace along with a positive message for fans on his Facebook page.