Jeff Giles
Top 5 ‘American Idol’ Contestants to Work at Disney World Following Show
As it turns out, winning the Super Bowl isn’t the only thing that will earn you a special trip to Disney World. This year, the Top 5 contestants on ‘American Idol‘ will be making their way to Orlando too — and being paid handsomely for their time.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 14 Cast: Gavin DeGraw + More Selected
We’ve grown accustomed to looking forward to the eclectic lineups that ‘Dancing with the Stars’ always seems to line up for its new seasons, and for the show’s latest outing, they didn’t disappoint: Season 14 will include pop star Gavin DeGraw, (as was rumored 2 weeks ago) well as soap legend and former teen idol Jack Wagner, and Jaleel White — a.k.a. the man once known as Urkel from ‘Family Matte
Chris Brown Calls CM Punk’s Video ‘Cute,’ Continues to Rant on Twitter
Some celebrities use their Twitter accounts to share behind-the-scenes details of their lives and careers; for others, it’s mainly just a way to promote their latest project. But for Chris Brown, the popular social networking site seems to be mainly a public forum for venting about whatever — or whoever — is making him angry. Case in point: Brown’s recent Twit-beef with wrestler CM Punk.
John Mayer Shares Teaser of New Single, ‘Shadow Days’
He had to take a break from working on his new music while he recovered from throat surgery, but John Mayer is on the mend — and he’s close enough to the finish line that he’s ready to start sharing clips from his upcoming album, ‘Born and Raised,’ starting with just over a minute from the first single, ‘Shadow Days.’
Beyonce Plotting Two New Albums
If you assumed that motherhood was going to keep Beyonce from releasing new music in 2012… Well, you were right. But according to in-demand producer/OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, she’ll make up for lost time next year — by releasing not one, but two albums.
Whitney Houston Funeral to Stream Live on the Internet
All things considered, it’s highly unlikely that you received an invitation to Whitney Houston‘s funeral. However, you can still pay your respects when she’s laid to rest on Saturday, Feb. 18, and you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your chair. According to the Associated Press, Houston’s funeral service will be streamed live over the Internet via the AP’s official website.
Etta James + Don Cornelius Left Out of in Memoriam Slideshow at 2012 Grammys
Every year, the Recording Academy pays tribute to artists who passed away over the last 12 months with an In Memoriam slideshow at the Grammy Awards — and every year, disgruntled fans point out which artists didn’t receive their due. But last night (Feb. 12), plenty of people who watched the slideshow noticed the surprising omission of a pair of recently deceased legends: Etta James and Don Cornel
Coldplay’s ‘Charlie Brown’ Video Features Eye-Catching Visuals + Street Romance
It doesn’t include any cartoons or Vince Guaraldi piano, but Coldplay‘s new video clip for ‘Charlie Brown,’ their latest single from the chart-topping ‘Mylo Xyloto,’ does feature plenty of eye-catching visuals — along with all the soaring melody you’ve come to expect from the band.
Taylor Swift and Zac Efron to Appear on ‘Ellen’ Together
You’ve seen the rumors about ‘Lorax’ co-stars Taylor Swift and Zac Efron finding love in the vocal booth. Soon, thanks to the hard-hitting investigative journalism her show has always been known for, Ellen DeGeneres could bring the world one step closer to finding out if ‘Zaylor’ is the adorably smushed together name of an actual adorable couple.
Taylor Swift + Lady Gaga Make 2011 Top-Grossing Tour Lists
The numbers are in, and it’s official: more people decided to stay home instead of seeing their favorite acts on tour in 2011. But that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a good year for some of the artists who hit the road — including Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift, both of whom made the North American top five in Pollstar’s year-end list of the top-grossing tours.
In fact, Taylor had the second-most popular tou
‘X Factor’ Star Drew to Perform With Justin Bieber + Stevie Wonder on Finale
She’s only 14, but ‘X Factor‘ alum Drew Ryniewicz has already gotten further in the pursuit of her dreams than some people manage in a lifetime. Although she was voted off the show in Week 6, she’s about to enjoy a triumphant return in the season finale — while making one more dream come true in the bargain.
Security Firm Suing Britney Spears for $140,000
The ongoing saga of the legal battle between Britney Spears and her former bodyguard just gained another chapter. According to the security firm he worked for, she gypped them out of half a year’s worth of fees, and now they’re taking her to court for more than $140,000.