Scott Shetler
Kony 2012: Rihanna, Justin Bieber + More Spread Word of Invisible Children Campaign
Kony 2012 is a viral campaign to spread the word about Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army in central Africa, which has abducted more than 60,000 children since 1987 and forced them to commit human rights atrocities. The campaign, run by Invisible Children, urges public figures in positions of power to use their celebrity to spread the word, and numerous musicians have responded, inc
Demi Lovato Talks About Getting ‘Punk’d’ by Nick Cannon
Demi Lovato was afraid of being punked for the longest time, and her fears were finally realized when Nick Cannon helped to orchestrate some trickery in a scene from a future episode of ‘Punk’d,’ which airs on MTV on March 29.
Annie Lennox Thinks Rihanna Should Be Spokesperson for Domestic Violence
As observers continue to discuss and debate Rihanna‘s decision to collaborate on two remix tracks with Chris Brown, who was convicted of assaulting her in 2009, accomplished singer Annie Lennox has spoken out, saying she believes RiRi should consider becoming a “spokesperson” for the issue of domestic abuse.
Far East Movement Announce Album Release Date + New Music Video
The Far East Movement have set a May 8 release date for their next album, ‘Dirty Bass,’ which features the Justin Bieber team-up ‘Live My Life,’ and they’re about to begin shooting a music video for the ‘Party Rock Remix’ of the song featuring Redfoo from LMFAO.
Listen to Big Time Rush’s ‘Big Time Movie’ Soundtrack Featuring Beatles Covers
Big Time Rush are the new Fab Four — for six songs at least — on the soundtrack to their Nickelodeon film ‘Big Time Movie,’ which contains new covers from the boy band of classic Beatles tunes.
Watch a Clip of Justin Bieber Punking Taylor Swift
Punk’d, MTV’s early 2000s hidden camera practical joke show hosted by Ashton Kutcher, is making a comeback, and one of the first victims of the new series is Taylor Swift, who is tricked by Justin Bieber into thinking that she ruined a wedding.
Katy Perry Approves if Rihanna + Chris Brown Date Again
Some observers are troubled that Rihanna would consider getting back together with Chris Brown, given that he pleaded guilty to assaulting her, but Katy Perry says that if RiRi wants to reconcile with Breezy, she would support the pairing.
Big Time Rush Add Summer Dates, Bringing Cody Simpson + Rachel Crow on Tour
Already in the middle of a sold-out tour, boy band sensations Big Time Rush have announced the Big Time Summer Tour, a new tour featuring more than 50 concert dates and high-profile support acts like Australian teen pop star Cody Simpson and 14-year-old ‘X Factor‘ contestant Rachel Crow.
Rihanna in the Running to Play Whitney Houston in Biopic
Is RiRi the new Whitney? She might be, if some movie executives have their way. A new report suggests that Rihanna is on the shortlist to play Whitney Houston in a biopic of the late ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer’s life.
Coldplay Add Robyn to North American Tour, Schedule Post-Oscar Kimmel Performance
Coldplay have finalized their 2012 North American tour, adding dance-pop singer Robyn as one of their opening acts, in addition to lining up performances on ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ this weekend following the Oscars and at the Amnesty International Secret Policeman’s Ball one week later in New York City.
Justin Bieber Announces Release Dates for New Singles
Believe it! Justin Bieber‘s new music is almost here. The teen star says his collaboration with Far East Movement and LMFAO will hit iTunes next week, while the first single from his much-anticipated ‘Believe’ album will drop sometime in March.
Christina Aguilera Tries to Entice Homebuyers With New Mansion Pictures
Even though things are going great for Christina Aguilera, with last year’s No. 1 single ‘Moves Like Jagger’ and the success of ‘The Voice,’ the singer has decided she no longer needs her $11.5 million Beverly Hills mansion. In a slow housing market, her real estate agent has released a series of pictures of the property, revealing an exquisite house decorated to match Aguilera’s unique taste.
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