After disembarking from a cruise down in Miami Big Boi, half of the game-changing duo Outkast, got sniffed up and down by some well-trained dogs and was then arrested for alleged possession of ecstasy, Viagra and MDMA. Find out what Boi, real name Antwan Patton, had to tweet, what his lawyer had to say, why it mattered that there was Viagra and even a photo of Boi from the cruise chillaxin.
There’s been some talk about a rivalry between the two teen sensations, but Selena put those rumors to rest this March when she called Demi her best and oldest friend. They first met when they were 6 years old on Barney together, and their bond has been impenetrable ever since:
Fresh off of Rebecca Black’s appearance in Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night” music video, the 14-year-old internet sensation was invited to join Katy on stage Friday night during her concert at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles for a duet of Rebecca’s infamous viral smash single “Friday.”
Lady Gaga’s cover art for her “You and I” single is creating quite a buzz because it features Gaga dressed in drag, smoking a cigarette. It’s a surprise for some, but in fact many Gaga fans have seen her like this before.
Back in 1996 alternative country pioneer Robbie Fulks released one of the most interesting, diverse and exciting debut albums for a country music artist. Come along for a honky tonk ride as I look back at a hell of a record and one that still comes across as revolutionary and entirely new to this day.
MTV has announced the 2011 Video Music Awards will feature a brand new category called “Best Video With A Message” highlighting “artists who created music videos that made us think about the world around us.” Keep reading for a complete description of the new award, a list of the nominees, and my curmudgeonly take on it all.
Instead of ascending like a bat out of hell the venerable Meat Loaf tumbled down during a performance in Pittsburgh, PA last night. Medics rushed to his aid and for a while it looked pretty scary and tense. See the clip, find out what happened and learn why you just can’t keep stiff Meat down.
We write about TV all the time and it’s a challenge to remain grounded and not consider yourself “above it all.” Sometimes a performance does that for me which was the case when dancer Marko Germar dedicated a flowing and beautiful piece choreographed to the tune of “I Know It’s Over” by the late Jeff Buckley to his mother that brought guest judge Lady Gaga and the house to tears. This is a must see.
The Smurfs movie had its world premiere tonight at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City and singer Katy Perry, who voices Smurfette in the film, brought her character to life on the red blue carpet in a sexy little Smurfette dress bound to make most any man want to Smurf her! (Smurf = ogle on your computer screen) Keep reading for all the Smurfy Perry glory!
UPDATED with a back view of the dress and a photo of Katy’s Smurf nails!
Watch a rare video clip of Adele singing an acoustic version of her Grammy-Award-winning single “Chasing Pavementa” from 2008. The performance was recorded for Billboard magazine and although all of her vocal talents are there, she seems to lack the wonderfully energizing self-confidence she performs with now.
Rumor has it that Ciara has recently parted from baller Amar’e Stoudamire. That means you have a chance (not really) to hook up with the multi-talented singer who recently destroyed Miami Beach in a tiny little pink bikini. See the “Get Up” star melting faces and causing the ocean to boil in some just not fair photos.
It’s Monday, Monday, Monday… and that means it’s time for the world to be treated to the premiere of viral internet sensation Rebecca Black’s music video for her brand new single “My Moment!” Keep reading to watch the video and see if you think Rebecca has a future in the music biz.
It’s still hard to believe that Clarence Clemons is gone. As for the Big Man’s sidekick Scooter he got back to doing what comes naturally as Bruce Springsteen dropped into Asbury Park’s Wonder Bar for a surprise 45-minute set. Catch three killer quality videos from the night and two professional photos of Springsteen laying it down in memory of Clarence.
The internet has been holding its breath for the follow-up single to internet sensation Rebecca Blacks viral phenomenon “Friday” and although the song itself hasn’t been released (it’s due out July 18), thanks to Rebecca we do get a sneak peek at what the cover art will look like!
Multi-platinum selling rapper Bow Wow has penned a heartfelt letter to his fans in which he fesses up to being a dad while stating that his life lost so much meaning that he even contemplated suicide till his little baby girl came along. Read the letter, rediscover my post about his sexy baby-momma Miss Joie and see a clip of what life is like for Bow Wow on the road.
Dwight Yoakam is returning home to Warner Brothers record for his first new album of original material in over five years. He has reportedly already recorded some songs with Beck and will be working alongside producer Joe Chiccarelli (My Morning Jacket, The Shins, The Strokes) on the record, which is due out in early 2012. Keep reading for more info and quotes from the official press release as well as a couple hand-selected videos from an official dyed-in-the wool Dwight Yoakam fan boy who now can’t wait for 2012 to get here!
Check out Lenny Kravitz with an awesome retro handset for his cellphone and find out where you can get your own for under 30 bucks. This is just too cool!
Remember back when we all thought Van Halen was wacky and pretentious for demanding the removal of all brown M&Ms from their dressing room buffet? That all seems mundane now that we’re privy to the latest tour rider provided by the Foo Fighters. But the 52-page tome isn’t merely for readin‘…it’s also chock full of…
Numerous news outlets are reporting that founding E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons died earlier today from complications from a stroke. Clarence suffered the stroke on June 12th and was reportedly making a “miraculous” recovery prior to the sad news being announced today. The Big Man was 69.
Keep reading for my tribute to Clarence in words and song with various video clips from throughout his 40+ year career. I love you Big Man – you will be missed.
Nobody has had it rougher with the press and, yes blogs, than Britney Spears. She took to the stage in Sacramento last night for the tour opener of Femme Fatale and the reviews are in. She absolutely nailed it – take that h8rs! Read a rave from Rolling Stone, Britney’s enthusiastic post-show tweet and two amazing shots of Brit-Brit mounting a giant guitar stage prop.
This could be the worst thing to happen to Friday since the stock market crash of 1929, called “Black Friday” over in Europe. Actually this is our 100-year “Black Friday” as YouTube phenom Rebecca Black has pulled her mega-million viewed mega-hit “Friday” from YouTube because of a legal fight with Ark Music Factory. This is not fun fun fun fun folks. But we have some relief as I present to you five “Friday” song alternatives that you can still catch via the video service!
How can you make a pimped out, glass lined pool in Vegas look even cooler? Add one heavy dose of Cee Lo Green chillaxing, that’s how! Now my unhealthy man crush is all wet and so pronounced that I had to make up a word just to describe it (now ain’t that some sh_t).
UNCEELIEVABLE!
Lady Gaga used her considerable influence via Twitter and requested that her Little Monsters make videos of support for her friend Clarence Clemons who played on the Born This Way track “The Edge of Glory.” Read her tweet, Springsteen’s comments about the Big Man and my personal thanks to Lady Gaga for the wonderful act of kindness.
Usually when Courtney Love attends an event the hot mess award is locked down but wait one minute all you fashionistas. The new contender to C-Love’s throne, the up-and-comer Hot Topic discount rack representin’ Ke$ha was on hand and she just might have out oh nooooooo’d Courtney. See 3 side-by-side comparisons and decide for yourself who was the hottest mess of all at the amfAR Inspiration Gala!
Just a few days after being rushed to the hospital with nausea and severe headaches, Selena Gomez was back on the stage! The 18-year-old singer looked better than just “well” as she performed at Santa Monica Place Mall in Santa Monica, California – an appearance she was originally scheduled to perform on Friday night but was forced to postpone due to her illness.
The real winner from American Idol Pia Toscano was spotted out with Dancing With the Stars’ Mark Ballas over the weekend doing a little retail therapy at the Grove in Hollywood. Previous reports stated they were only together briefly but they sure looked happy together and also did a little flirting via Twitter. So are they possibly an item again?
Bonus: See Pia knock out a version of The National Anthem as she had the great honor of singing at the National Memorial Day Concert at Washington D.C..
E Street Band saxophone player Clarence Clemons, 69, has reportedly suffered from a stroke and is “seriously ill” according to Showbiz411.com. No more details are available at this time.
UPDATE – Clarence is reportedly making a “miraculous” recovery!
Keep reading for a little background info on Clarence, a classic E Street Band performance clip, and my expression of indebtedness to The Big Man.
Not long ago rumors surfaced that Britney Spears would be performing a cover of Madonna’s “Burning Up” on her upcoming Femme Fatale Tour and now those rumors have all but been confirmed as a leaked studio version of Britney performing the song has hit the internet! Keep reading to give it a listen. (Includes Madonna’s version as well for comparison.)
Ke$ha has been open about her desire for, “fat bearded boyfriends” and has stated that comedian and actor Zach Galifianakis would be her ideal man. In fact she went as far to email him in hopes of hooking up. Sadly Zach did not share the same affections for the “Tik Tok” singer, after reading recent comments you could say he felt the complete opposite. Read his candid and borderline brutal quote in regards to Ke$ha from an upcoming Rolling Stone interview.
Shania Twain is coming back with a vengeance! In addition to getting a new husband and a new reality show the Canadian singer has just signed on for a new job as singer-in-residence for Caesars Palace in Las Vegas! Keep reading for all the details including a heads up on tickets that go on sale as early as tonight.
There’s been a culture shift in music over the last year or so. It’s now kind of a surprise if a major pop artist doesn’t have his or her song and or video leaked. When you combine the forces of two singers at the top of their games like say Justin Bieber and Chris Brown, it’s almost a certainty that the listening and viewing public will be getting an unintended sneak peek. Check out the 8 minute leaked music video that’s more like a short film for the song “Next 2 U.”
There’s something about the idea of Ke$ha leaking that seems really unpleasant, but in this case it’s a good thing – at least for fans. Her new single “Tease Me” has hit the webs! Keep reading to give it a listen and rejoice in knowing that there is finally a reason to put whammy bars on chainsaws.
Costa Rican pop singer Debi Nova is suing her landlord, Jeremy Davies of Lost, over a bloody night last February.
British pop soul mistress Adele has had to cancel nine across the pond (U.S.) tour dates because she’s lost her golden voice! Boo! The chanteuse has been struggling with laryngitis recently, and was forced to cancel a concert in Minneapolis. She was able to perform in Denver, but she’s still not getting any better, so…
Check out this gross and awesome video of Panic! At The Disco lead singer Brendon Urie revealing to a live audience in Florida an ankle swollen so badly from being broken that he said it, “Looks like my grandmother’s goiter.”
Bonus: Find out what a goiter is like I had to!
Newly unveiled video of Avril Lavigne takes you directly to the controversy that has been swirling the last couple days since her controversial performance after the Tampa Bay Devil Rays game in St. Petersburg, FL. But is the real offense the “F” bomb…or the anti-social, anti-parent sing-along that came afterwords? As always at Starcasm, you get to be the judge!
It appears that rehab is already having positive effects on Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans as the troubled teen seems to have found a potential new career as a music talent scout and agent! Watch a video of Jenelle’s talented discovery while in rehab – a singer and guitar player named Julia who performs an acoustic cover of “Breakeven” by The Script.
I’ve been a Bruce Springsteen fan ever since I was a kid and while I’ve discovered many other musical artists that are just as if not more important no one seemed to fill what I call that “belief music” space that The Boss owns. Well that was until I came across The Avett Brothers from Concord, North Carolina. Read how a cover of “Glory Days” lead me to realize that Scott and Seth Avett are carrying on Bruce’s legacy more than any other artist I know of.
On what should have been her night to shine, the prematurely rejected Pia Toscano was in attendance for the America Idol finale last night looking flawless as usual in a sparkly white textured mini-dress with some (tasteful) see-through lace.
(WARNING – Post contains vast amounts of Pia fan bitterness. Alfred E. Newman fans need not proceed.)
The action is starting to get tense on The Voice as Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera pare down their teams for the final 16. See who sang against who tonight, which songs were performed and who got sent packing during week 5 of the singing competition. As always we provide you the chance to let your voice be heard with a poll on which team you believe has the best chance to win.
Taylor Swift has grown up quite a bit since her last full fledged tour and so has her stage act and fan base apparently. The popular singer held her final dress rehearsal in Nashville for the North American leg of her Speak Now World Tour and invited fans in to raise money for victims of the recent devastating tornadoes. The venue was packed as those in attendance saw multiple stage sets including a gazebo, spiral staircases, choreographed dancers that flew around with sparklers and several wardrobe changes by the singer. See images from the benefit as well as amateur video footage of the songs “Mean” and “Our Song.”
What many are predicting will be the biggest selling album of the year can be yours for only 99 cents today only! Amazon.com is running the special on Lady Gaga’s Born This Way for 24 hours Monday, May 23 to promote the amazon cloud drive. Use the link and click up your copy today!
Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice’s sister is using her new fame to launch a singing career.
Somehow the entire Kardashian family found time between tapings of their numerous reality shows to create their own music video for Katy Perry’s “E.T.” single off her latest album Teenage Dream. The video features Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Bruce Jenner, Scott Disick, Rob Kardashian, Kris Humphries, Lamar Odom and little Mason Dash Disick at a tropical getaway showing off some serious beach bods and just having a damn fun time! (Includes screen cap highlights)
Selena Gomez and the Scene’s new album When the Sun Goes Down is set to be released June 28th and the young singer treated her Twitter fans with a sneak peek photo of the album cover earlier today with the caption, “I wanted to be the first to give ya’ll a sneak peek of my upcoming album cover for #WhentheSunGoesDown out June 28!”
Oprah Winfrey held her last show “Farewell Extravaganza” at the United Center in Chicago last night with a roster of guest star appearances that included Tom Hanks, Madonna, Dave Chappelle, Tyler Perry, Tom Cruise and Halle Berry. But perhaps the most anticipated appearance of the night, and by most accounts the one that drew the most applause when she came out (aside from Oprah herself), was Beyonce, who performed her new single “Run the World (Girls)” wearing a sexy black and white tuxedo leotard. Keep reading to watch a couple audience recordings of the performance, including a good look at Oprah (who does run the world) really getting into the groove!
The 2nd week of The Voice’s battle rounds are in the books. Find out who sang with and against who and who didn’t make the cut as coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera whittle down their teams to 6.
Top Chef Masters Season 3 started Episode 6 right up with the quickfire challenge called 7 Minutes in Heaven. The display table was full of expensive, luxurious food, and you could see the chefs’ eyes light up as they walked in and saw it. Finally, something good to work with! No bugs. No fast food. Ah . . . The twist?
NBC put things into overdrive last week by completing the blind auditions and filling in all 32 roster spots. Each coach has 8 members going into week one of the battle rounds. Find out who was pitted against who, what song they sang, who got sent packing and then let your voice be heard by voting for the team that you think is the front-runner!
Whitney Houston’s rep has confirmed that the 47-year-old singer, and long-time struggling addict is back in rehab for “drug and alcohol” issues. She has been involved in an out patient program for the past ten days to “support her long-standing recovery process.” Houston has previously entered rehab twice before, in 2004 and 2005. In…
The promotional blitz leading up to the release of Lady Gaga’s second studio album Born This Way continues as the pop songstress put out a new single from the album just moments ago. “The Edge Of Glory” is a driving ballad reportedly inspired by the passing of Gaga’s grandfather and is about that last moment of life before death. Oh, and did I mention Clarence Clemons from The E Street Band is on there?!?
Octave buster Christina Aguilera stepped out with her boyfriend Matt Rutler in New York City over the weekend but forgot her lipstick. Check out a fresh faced X-Tina in a photo that will make you realize just how used to seeing her in fiery red lipstick we all were. In addition check out a side-by-side that really accentuates how unique her look was!
Sir Paul McCartney (of a little band called The Beatles) is soon to get hitched for the third time! Both Paul McCartney’s camp and his now fiancee Nancy Shevell have confirmed to news sources that they are engaged. They fessed up about their upcoming nuptials after a friend spilled the news to People. The insider…
Check out our after-show week 2 recap of The Voice. Our readers had Adam Levine’s group in the lead after week one but will the new additions that fully complete the teams from tonight change all that? See photos of the performers chosen, which coach will be leading their way and a list of songs performed.
On the heels of Casey Abrams American Idol abomination that was “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Miley Cyrus has rocked out her own version of the mammoth Nirvana classic. Assembled here for your viewing displeasure are five rather unfortunate covers of a song that would have to be on the list of the 20 most important in rock-n-roll history. Some things are best when left to stand on their own.
Since winning season 6 of American Idol Jordin Sparks has went on to prove the judges right. She has the highest selling single, “No Air” of any AI contestant and she’s also made a well received debut on Broadway with In The Heights. With all of this success I guess there wasn’t much else for our girl to do but slim down and blast Twitter-space with a “fruity pebbles” themed bikini bod pic. Check out a slimmed down Jordin as she gives us all a little peak at some tasty lookin’ breakfast. Yabba Dabba Do!
The cops in Vegas weren’t feelin’ any flavor of love when they puller over rapper Flavor Flav on a routine traffic violation Friday night. See the big ol’ mug of rapper William Jonathan Drayton, Jr. and read on for the extremely bland reason he got arrested.
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas except for your mug shots boyeeeeeeee!
Katy Perry literally wore a surreal outfit to Autralia’s Logie Awards last night as she turned heads in a emerald green gown with a life-sized print of Man Ray’s photograph “Le Violon d’Ingres” (Ingres’s Violin) featuring a nude woman’s backside transformed into a musical instrument. Keep reading for the pictures and witness me flexing some art major muscle!
BONUS – See a video of Katy’s epic performance of “Firework” from the show!
Never one to be afraid of having a little silly fun, Katy Perry treated fans to a performance of Rebecca Black’s “Friday” during her second concert at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia last night. Keep reading to watch the surprisingly high-quality audience video recording of Katy’s heartfelt rendition. We, we, we so excited!
Sade kicked off their Soldier of Love tour in Nice, France, tonight. Before the band and their lovely lead singer continue their conquering of Europe, then cross the Atlantic to take over North America, check out the photos, reviews and song selections from their first concert performance in 10 years!
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