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VIDEO PHOTOS Danielle Staub performs “Real Close” at her Scores birthday bash

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Danielle Staub may not have a man in her life, but she does have a close friend who has been holding her up for almost 25 years: a stripper pole. And to show her thanks to her old pal, Danielle threw her 48th birthday party at Manhattan’s Scores strip club on Tuesday, August 10! See a video of Danielle performing her new song “Real Close” with her possible lesbian lover Lori Michaels!

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Who is Ke$ha’s new boyfriend Alex Carapetis?

ByDarren O

Ke$ha made her way to Chicago for Lollapalooza and along with her usual odd fashion choices she sported some new crunchy arm candy. The bearded rock-star looking guy is Alex Carapetis from Australia. So just who is this new man who’s love is Ke$ha’s drug? Lets find out about our mate from the land down under and what sources had to say about how serious the two are getting.

Bonus: See a twitter pic of a heart tattoo on Alex’s hand that could possibly be a symbol of his Ke$ha affection!

MUSIC VIDEO – Eminem and Rihanna’s domestic violence song burns hard with Megan Fox
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MUSIC VIDEO – Eminem and Rihanna’s domestic violence song burns hard with Megan Fox

ByStarcasm Staff

After some disappointing music from Rihanna, whose voice can often be grating, she’s back with a perfect collaboration with Eminem. “Love the Way You Lie,” which premiered last night right before Jersey Shore,  is a song about domestic violence, something Rihanna and Eminem have experienced on different sides; and the raw honesty really shines through….

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Celebs react as California’s Proposition 8 is overturned

ByStarcasm Staff

San Francisco – Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker overturned the voter-approved same-sex marriage ban known as Proposition 8 Wednesday, declaring that limiting marriage to a man and a woman serves no legitimate purpose and is an “artifact” rooted in “unfounded stereotypes and prejudices.”

Celebs came out in force via their Twitter accounts to show support. See some samples of these tweets including Lady GaGa, Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian. Also read statements of approval from Ellen DeGeneres as well as conservative Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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PHOTOS Ke$ha as Naughty $murfette at Casio’s “Shock the World” event

ByAsa Hawks

Singer and Hot Topic poster child Ke$ha arrived on the red carpet at the Casio ‘Shock the World’ event looking like she just got off work from the Smurf Village Happy Ending Massage Parlor with bright blue lipstick and matching blue “scratches” on her arm. Keep reading to Tiptoe Through the Blue Lips and see photos of Ke$ha performing during the event.

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PHOTOS – Deepak Chopra performed wedding ceremony for pregnant Alicia Keys and music producer Swizz Beatz

ByStarcasm Staff

Celebrity weddings are so hard to keep up with in the summer time! Saturday (July 31) Alicia Keys had a quiet wedding to her boyfriend of two years Swizz Beatz (Kaseem Dean) on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, France. It was officiated by Deepak Chopra. Keys wore a Grecian-style Vera Wang gown, and her music…

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PHOTO Sheryl Crow upstaged by her makeup artist on Good Morning America

ByAsa Hawks

It was hot in New York City this morning and things only got hotter when sex muffin singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow took the stage in a fiery red and orange dress to perform songs from her brand new album, 100 Miles from Memphis. Ironically things got even hotter when Sheryl’s makeup artist came out on stage with a fan, instantly bumping Sheryl down to second place in the “Prettiest Person On Stage” contest! Keep reading to check HIM out!

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PBS to air comprehensive Merle Haggard bio ‘Learning To Live With Myself’

ByDarren O

PBS will air another installment of their incomparable American Masters series this time focusing their sights square on Merle Haggard, a man who is in the argument for greatest country music artist that has ever been. The special is called Learning To Live With Myself and it promises to be an absolute mind blower for Haggard fans and a go to reference for anyone else looking to discover “The Hag.” See a preview, an interview with the director and listen to a 10 song study guide to get you prepared for the show’s premiere Wednesday night!

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VIDEO – Enrique Iglesias makes out with fan on ‘The Today Show’

ByStarcasm Staff

Enrique Iglesias really knows how to “give back” to his fans. This morning on the Today Show he took everyone by surprise when he planted a sexy, lingering kiss on the lips of Melissa from the Bronx, a fan he’d brought on stage to serenade. No tongue was involved, but this wasn’t just an innocent…

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Who is Black Cards lead singer Bebe Rexha? Videos, audio, photos and bio!

ByAsa Hawks

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz has finally announced who the mystery singer is for his new project the Black Cards, revealing to Rolling Stone in an interview that her name is Bebe Rexha and that “she’s a twentysomething from Staten Island with virtually no experience in the music business.” Keep reading to see photos, listen to songs and read some background info on this relatively unknown talented and sexy Big Apple songstress!

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PHOTOS Danielle Staub and Lori Michaels in New York City

ByAsa Hawks

Singing sensation Danielle Staub and her “gf” Lori Michaels were spotted together at Damon Dash’s Birthday party for Noel Ashman at Lucky Strike Lanes in New York City June 30. Tom Murro of CelebrityMagnet.com was kind enough to share some photos of the lovely couple, who he says were “very kissy and all snuggled up the entire time.”

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VIDEO: A very pregnant Alicia Keys falls on stage

ByDarren O

While performing at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans over the weekend a very pregnant Alicia took a stiletto sporting fall right on stage while singing the song “Love is Blind.” She managed this type of public stumble as gracefully as possible by not missing a note of the song while bouncing right up and back to her seat at the piano. Check out the fall and the unsung hero in this story; her booty!

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Bruce Springsteen ‘Darkness On The Edge Of Town’ reissue to include outtakes

ByAsa Hawks

E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt has mentioned on at least two occasions that the highly-anticipated reissue of Bruce Springsteen’s 1978 album Darkness On The Edge Of Town will be out this Christmas and will feature previously unheard outtakes! Find out exactly what Little Steven said and just how many brand new old Springsteen classics fans can start to look forward to!

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VIDEO Shane Speal’s “Chugger” 2-string cigar box guitar in action

ByAsa Hawks

The late great songwriter Harlan Howard once said that country music is just three chords and the truth. Guitar maker and picker Shane Speal makes the argument that the blues is just two strings and a cigar box!

Check out this amazing video of Speal demonstrating one of his 2-string “Chugger” cigar box guitars!

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VIDEO: Miley Cyrus says dance track is for abused women

ByDarren O

Thanks to the new album Can’t be Tamed, her determination to show a more mature side of Miley, and a couple of notorious tweets from Perez Hilton, Miley Cyrus has been omnipresent. In the midst of her everywhereness Miley spoke with MTV News about her new album and how the songs are all about empowering and encouraging women. Hear and read the lyrics for the dance track “Liberty Walk” which Cyrus says is for women in abusive realtionships.

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Expose lead singer Gioia Bruno was charged with meth trafficking last year

ByStarcasm Staff

The Internet’s tireless crusade to expose scandals about every person who ever was, is, or will be minutely famous isn’t 100% thorough and sometimes you find out that a 80’s pop star was caught trafficking meth over a year ago! How did this manage to slip through our vulture wings? Oh, Internetz, how did we…

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Is Danielle Staub a lesbian? Watch What Happens Live video with Lori Michaels

ByAsa Hawks

Perhaps sensing that she might not be asked to return for the third season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, cast outcast Danielle Staub has been frantically busy trying to drum up publicity for herself using whatever means necessary. Her latest tactic is to do and say anything that might suggest she is a lesbian, or at least bisexual. After getting physically intimate with duet partner (and outed lesbian) Lori Michaels on last night’s episode of Watch What Happens Live, Andy asked her directly if she and Lori are “together.” Keep reading to find out her response!

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VIDEO Danielle Staub performs song “Real Close” on Watch What Happens Live

ByAsa Hawks

Danielle Staub joins the growing number of Bravo housewives hoping to cash in on their notoriety with a career in music. The controversial ex-convict and $ex tape star has recorded the song “Real Close” with lesbian singer/songwriter Lori Michaels and she tells People there are plans to release five different versions of the single. Staub performed the slowed down, sexy version on Watch What Happens Live and **GULP** it wasn’t bad. Don’t believe me? Watch the video for yourself!

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Rihanna to cancel US tour because of low ticket sales?

ByAsa Hawks

It was announced last week that Rihanna would be canceling her shows in Phoenix and Dallas on her upcoming North American Tour and now Media Takeout has talked to a music industry insider who tells them the rest of the tour may be in jeopardy as well! The reason? A lack of ticket sales! Keep reading for more details and an updated list of tour dates for Rihanna’s “Last Girl On Earth Tour” featuring Ke$ha!

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Austin keeps it weird with Chicken Sh*t Bingo

ByDarren O

“Keep Austin Weird” is a long running slogan down in Austin, Texas. Sticking with that tradition I present to you one of the local past-times: Chicken Sh*t Bingo. Every Sunday at Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon around 5 pm you can lay down a couple of bucks, listen to Dale Watson, and hope a chicken takes a dump on your number and win some money. Now THAT is how you relax on a Sunday in Texas! Bonus – See Dale with Billy Joe Shaver on the day Shaver was set free!

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Christina Aguilera plays the bisexual card in a desperate plea to sell Bionic

ByStarcasm Staff

Christina Aguilera hasn’t been hitting on all the marks with her new album Bionic, set to drop next Tuesday. She’s looking too much like Lady Gaga, minus the catchy songs or owning the hearts of throngs of young teens who think they’re misunderstood. Her new songs and her performances, like the one at the MTV…

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VIDEO: NBC News anchor Brian Williams to DJ E Street Radio Friday

ByDarren O

Sirius XM Satellite Radio has its own 24/7 channel dedicated to the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band called E Street Radio. The channel plays a ton of the Boss including rare recordings and live performances. This Friday, E Street’s guest DJ is going to be NBC News anchor and fellow Jersey kid Brian Williams. See two video promos in which Williams discusses Springsteen’s connection to Indie music and growing up on the Jersey Shore.

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Daniel Lanois injured in Los Angeles motorcycle accident

ByAsa Hawks

Legendary guitarist and record producer Daniel Lanois was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday in Los Angeles. He is still in intensive care and his recovery is expected to take a couple months. Read the statement released by his rep and watch some video highlights from his amazing career as both a producer and musician.

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MUSIC REVIEW – Janelle Monae’s “Emotion Picture” debut album ArchAndroid features Cindi Mayweather

ByStarcasm Staff

Janelle Monae’s new release The ArchAndroid (Atlantic Record) isn’t just an album, it’s an event, an “emotion picture,” if you will, a journey through time. With it’s extremely wide variety of influence and sounds, it tells an epic story. All the songs have disperate sounds ranging from classical overtures, to glam rock, funk, 50’s doo-wop,…

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Katy Perry tweets Lady Gaga’s “Alejandro” video is blasphemy?

ByAsa Hawks

Lady Gaga’s controversial new music video for the song “Alejandro” was released today at noon and within just a few hours singer Katy Perry seemingly offered up her disdainful opinion of the artsy short film on Twitter. Read what Katy had to say about LG and find out my own interpretation of her “blasphemy” tweet!

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Chris Brown denied access to UK, forced to cancel gigs

ByDarren O

Following up on an earlier “Where Are They Now?” post, Chris Brown is resurfacing again this time by not being allowed to resurface in the UK. The work visa denial for the “Run It” singer is a direct result of his infamous assault of ex-girlfriend Rihanna, for which Brown served community service. Find out about the postponed tour dates and see his deleted Twitter apology.

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You Oughta Know: Who is Alanis Morissette’s new husband Souleye?

ByDarren O

People is reporting that singer-songwriter Alanis Morrisette married rapper Souleye (real name: Mario Treadway) in a quiet ceremony at their Los Angeles home on May 22nd. Everyone knows Alanis, 36, from her album Jagged Little Pill which has sold over 33 million units, but who is this “Souleye?” Check out bio and website information along with a video featuring Mr. Morissette.

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VIDEO Avril Lavigne’s ‘Forbidden Rose’ fragrance commercial

ByDarren O

Avril Lavigne has been in the media spotlight lately due to some photos taken of her getting intimate with Brody Jenner on the beaches of Costa Rica. As it turns out, Brody may have just been a guinea pig for Avril’s latest foray in the field of fragrance! The punk pop princess is unleashing a new scent on the world called “Forbidden Rose,” due to hit stores on July 1! Keep reading to see the Twilight-inspired television commercial for “Avril in a jug!”

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LeAnn Rimes doesn’t regret betraying husband Dean Sheremet to marry Eddie Cibrian

ByDarren O

LeAnn Rimes believes everything happens for a reason, and when she says “everything,” she is including the affair she had with a married man while being married herself. People Magazine’s Friday issue will feature an interview with Rimes in which she discusses in detail her separation from Dean Sheremet and subsequent hook-up with actor Eddie Cibrian. Though the separation played out very publicly in the tabloids, this will the first time Rimes has spoken publicly about the end of her 7-year marriage to Sheremet.

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Faith Evans set to star in her own reality show

ByDarren O

R & B artist Faith Evans is set to star in a reality show chronicling her life. The show, It’s All About Faith, will focus on Evans as she tries to revitalize her career following a five-year-hiatus. In addition to her singing comeback, the show will also focus on Evans’ struggle to balance her married-life with husband-manager Todd Russaw and their four kids.

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Belinda Carlisle finds out Heaven is a place on earth

ByDarren O

I would guess that 98% of the stories I run on artists who had their heyday in the 80’s aren’t what you would call “feel good.” Well I’m gonna swim in that other two percent now and talk about one of my very first TV crushes Belinda Carlisle. Belinda has a memoir coming out today called “Lips Unsealed” a play on words from her hit with the all-girl band “The Go-Go’s” “My Lips are Sealed.” See how she survived cocaine, alcohol, and weight issues to find happiness after the age of 50.

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Is Lou Reed taking your dog for a walk on the wild side?

ByDarren O

Bow wow wow yippy yo yippy yay Lou Reed is definitely in the (Sydney Opera) house! Lou Reed, the sullen-faced New York City bard, has always been a little on the eccentric side, but he and his wife Laurie Anderson are turning it up a notch with their latest idea: A concert for dogs! Find out all about the concert here.

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Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato split up

ByAsa Hawks

For all the young girls out there with hopes of becoming a Jonas sister-in-law, your chances just got a lot better because Joe Jonas is single and ready to mingle! Actually, I don’t know if the furry-browed one is ready to mingle, but according to a source for People, he is single!

Despite the split, Demi will still be touring with the Jonas Brothers this summer. So if you plan to be the next Mrs. Jonas (or Mr. Lovato) keep reading for a list of tour dates to find out when these young swingers will be near you!

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U2 cancels 2010 North American tour after Bono’s back surgery

ByAsa Hawks

U2 frontman Bono had emergency back surgery in Germany Friday and rehabilitation will sideline the rocker until at least August 6, which means the entire 16-show North American leg of the band’s tour has to be postponed. Keep reading to find out more details about his diagnosis and what he had to say about having to also cancel U2’s headlining performance at the 2010 Glastonbury Festival.

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PHOTOS Rihanna flashes her Vuh-Jay-Jay-Z at the BBC Big Weekend 2010 concert

ByAsa Hawks

I don’t think anyone would dispute the fact that Rihanna knows how to use sex to sell records, but after some disappointing sales from her latest album Rated R she might be pushing the sinvelope a little too far. During her performance at BBC Radio 1’s ‘Big Weekend 2010’ held in Bangor, Wales yesterday Rihanna got a little “in your face” with her “intimate place” if you know what I mean.

Also, see how Ke$ha once again failed at shock fashion while demeaning the American Flag and Wonder Woman.

Sneak Peek: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers new Video ‘Something Good Coming’

ByDarren O

There are only a handful of Rock and Roll’s elite that are getting better with age and growing into their years as gracefully as Tom Petty. ‘Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ are set to release their first album together in eight years titled Mojo. Check out the first video from the album called ‘Something Good Coming’ and see my all time favorite Tom Petty song.

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VIDEO Muse “Neutron Star Collision” from the Twilight Eclipse Soundtrack

ByAsa Hawks

Twilight fans sure are lucky! In between their movies, which come out twice a year, it seems like they always have some new trailer or poster or pregnancy rumor or music video to feed their passion. Today is no exception as Muse premieres their music video for “Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)” off of the Twilight: Eclipse Soundtrack.

Keep reading to get your Twilight fix and find out which character from the movie got left on the cutting room floor!

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Is Lilith Fair having trouble selling tickets?

ByDarren O

It has been eleven years since the celebration of women in music super-tour Lilith Fair has graced the stages of the United States. During that break concert ticket prices have soared and perhaps the demand for this all-woman tour concept has gone down creating a significant lull in ticket sales despite an incredible list of scheduled performers. Read on to find out what founder Sarah McLachlan has to say about it and more info on Lilith Fair 2010.

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AlcoHall of Fame Inductee: Charlotte Church

ByAsa Hawks

The girl with the golden throat has become the girl with the Golden Grain! Child singing sensation Charlotte Church was photographed out with friends at club 333 Shoreditch May 1st – or perhaps it would be more accurate to say she was photographed passed out with friends at club 333 Shoreditch May 1st!

See the pictures from Charlotte’s Uno de Mayo fiasco!

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VIDEOS PHOTOS Lady Gaga performs at Sportpaleis in Antwerp May 17, 2010

ByAsa Hawks

Quickly recovering from her euphoric night sharing the stage with Bruce Springsteen (and others), Lady Gaga hopped right back on her Monster Ball Tour, rocking the Sportpaleis in Antwerp, Belgium last night.

See photos of LG in her skin-tight leocheetahtard and watch videos of “Telephone” and “Just Dance” from the performance!

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VIDEO PHOTOS Rapper Yung Hott gunned down while shooting music video

ByAsa Hawks

Georgia rapper Yung Hott was gunned down Saturday night while filming his first video in his hometown of Griffin, Georgia – about 40 miles south of Atlanta. Yung Hott, whose real name is Jerode Paige, was shooting a video for his single “Killin’ ‘Em” at about 6 PM near the corner of near the intersection of Tinsley and Fourth streets when police estimate 20 rounds were fired.

Click to see an unsettling photo of the cover of Yung Hott’s CD “Killin ‘Em” which features a murder crime scene after a shooting on the streets of Griffin, Georgia.

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VIDEO Michael Bolton’s ‘School of Michael Bolton,’ kids freed from Steel Bars

ByDarren O

It is easy to see that ‘When a Man Loves a Woman’ he should send their child to his school and with ‘Time Love and Tenderness’ they can grow in the ways of Bolton. Michael Bolton I love you man. Wait I ‘Said I Loved You But I Lied’ but I really do think that the Michael Bolton School of Michael Bolton is a beautiful place. Check out the video here and be free from the ‘Steel Bars’ that surround you!

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VIDEO: Eminem and Jay-Z announce hometown baseball park shows at Yankees vs. Tigers game

ByDarren O

Someone out there is a promotional genius and they work for either Jay-Z or Eminem. In an announcement during the live prime time broadcast of the New York Yankees Detroit Tigers night game yesterday Jigga-man and Slim-Shady dropped a bomb. They are going to team up for two shows at each other’s hometown baseball parks. See the announcement and find out the dates. Plus-Bonus – see an amazing live performance of Renegade in which Z and M blow up!

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New Lindsay Lohan song “I Wanna Be Bad” leaked

ByAsa Hawks

It’s been said for a couple years now that the music industry is going down like the Titanic, which appears to be true with as many leaks as it has! It leaks more than a ten cent diaper! And speaking of ten cent diapers, the latest victim of pre-releasal is the Queen of Downward Spiral herself, Lindsay Lohan!

Listen to “I Wanna Be Bad” and see if you can figure out the mysterious ‘rocket going boom!’ metaphor!

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Bobby Brown’s manager/girlfriend/baby-momma Alicia Etheridge will be Bobby Brown’s wife!

ByDarren O

It was Bobby Brown’s prerogative to bring his manager and girlfriend Alicia Etheridge out on stage in Jacksonville and propose! According to the “Florida Times-Union” Mr. Telephone Man got Alicia on the line and she was brought out on stage along with their 11 month-old son Cassius for the big moment.

New Katy Perry Song “Futuristic Lover” leaked

ByAsa Hawks

I kissed a… Martian?

Another new song from Katy Perry’s upcoming second album has hit the internet! The song is called “Futuristic Lover” and it plays on an extraterrestrial metaphor with lines like “wanna be your victim, ready for abduction” and “you’re from a whole ‘nother world, a different dimension.” This seems to support my theory that Russell Brand is actually from another planet! I knew it!

Listen to the track and read the lyrics!

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For Nashville: Top 5 Country Songs About Floods

ByAsa Hawks

The death toll from the recent flooding in Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi has risen to 31, according to reports from CNN.com. Hardest hit by the torrential rains was Tennessee and its capital city, the home of country music, Nashville. 21 people have died in the Volunteer State and 10 of its counties have been declared disaster areas by President Obama. Damages in Nashville alone are expected to exceed $1 billion.

In honor of our Southern brothers and sisters suffering through this natural disaster I’ve put together what I think are some of the best songs ever written about the damages caused by too much rain, sung in the voices of some of country music’s greatest performers. Audio clips and my rambling analysis are included.

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Are The White Stripes are getting back together?

ByStarcasm Staff

Just as his current wife, flame-haired model Karen Elson, is taking her own stab at music Jack White may be reuniting with his ex-wife Meg White. The pair haven’t been together as the musical duo The White Stripes since 2007, when they had to stop performing because of Meg’s anxiety. Jack White recently told Contact…

Kelly Clarkson’s vengeance tune “Wash, Rinse, Repeat” leaked

ByAsa Hawks

Kelly Clarkson has sprung a leak and previously unreleased songs just keep pouring out! Earlier this week the songs “Lover Stay,” “Naked Eye” and the demo “Cleopatra” all made their way onto the web leading some to speculate that Clarkson or someone at RCA must have had their computer or online account hacked.

The latest Clarkson tune to surface is a vitriolic sarcastic number directed at her record label and Ryan Tedder, who she accused last year of using the same beats for her song “Already Gone” and Beyonce’s “Halo.” Listen to the angry track and sing along if you like because the lyrics are included!