Jeff Giles
Taylor Swift and Her Amazing Music Sales Enter the Guinness Book of World Records
Over the last few years — and multi-platinum albums — Taylor Swift has taken up seemingly permanent residence on the charts, not to mention the hearts and iPods of millions of fans.
Now, she also has a pair of spots in the Guinness Book of World Records to call her own.
Madonna Reveals Plans for New Album in Spring 2012
It’s been a few years since Madonna released her last album of original material, and in that time, a whole new crop of budding pop divas — including Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Ke$ha — has emerged.
But it won’t be long before Madonna returns to reclaim the throne. According to a recent interview, she’s nearing the finish line on her next album, the follow-up to 2008′s ‘Hard Candy,’ and plans to re
Justin Bieber to Record All Original Songs for New Christmas Album
There are plenty of things you can safely count on when it comes to Justin Bieber‘s upcoming Christmas album — including healthy sales, excited tweens, and a holiday hit single or two.
One thing you won’t get, however, is traditional yuletide music. According to Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun, the album will consist of all original songs.
Justin Bieber ‘Punk’d’ Taylor Swift for Season Premiere of Show’s Return
After four years away from the airwaves, the MTV hit ‘Punk’d’ is preparing its comeback — and this time, producer and former host Ashton Kutcher is remaining strictly behind the scenes.
But that doesn’t mean the new-look ‘Punk’d’ will lack for star power. In fact, the new season’s premiere will feature host Justin Bieber putting one over on Taylor Swift.
Ellen DeGeneres Makes Surprise Appearance at Taylor Swift Concert [VIDEO]
It was impressive enough that Taylor Swift booked a four-night run of sellout performances at L.A.’s Staples Center. Then she went and added surprise cameos from Justin Bieber and Jason Mraz, who each popped up for unannounced duets. Sunday night marked the end of Taylor’s Staples residency, and she had yet another surprise special guest for her fans: Ellen DeGeneres.
Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift Perform ‘Baby’ Duet Live [VIDEO]
Justin Bieber has made something of a habit out of making surprise public appearances lately — as these wedding guests can attest — and he continued his streak Tuesday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
What was so unexpected about Bieber taking the stage in L.A.? Only the fact that Taylor Swift was already there, wowing a crowd of several thousand fans — who really went into a frenzy whe
Jay-Z Explains the Meaning Behind ‘Watch the Throne’
Jay-Z has staked a claim to hip-hop royalty for over a decade — and while his recent recording and touring partner, Kanye West, hasn’t been at the game for quite as long, he’s got his own piece of the crown.
But according to Jay-Z, he and West weren’t thinking of their status as rap’s reigning MC and producer when they titled their album ‘Watch the Throne.’
Snoop Dogg’s 10-Year-Old Daughter Cori B. Makes Her Singing Debut With ‘Do My Thang’ [AUDIO]
Get readizzle to feel really old, kids of the ’90s: Snoop Dogg‘s 10-year-old daughter, who goes by Cori B., is joining Willow Smith in the tween pop scion scene.
In fact, she’s already dropped her first single, titled ‘Do My Thang.’
Taylor Swift Beats Out Paul McCartney for July Concert Crown
Time will tell if we’ll still need her when she’s 64, but last month, Taylor Swift was the biggest concert draw in the land — selling even more tickets than Paul McCartney.
According to numbers released by the ticketing service TicketsNow, Swift accounted for an amazing six percent of system-wide sales, good enough to place her sixth on the all-agency list of events for the month.
How Did Rihanna Make It Through ‘Battleship’ Boot Camp?
The idea of a movie based on the board game Battleship might seem odd enough even without director Peter Berg deciding to throw aliens into the mix. But adding R&B siren (and acting novice) Rihanna to the cast? What kind of ship is this, anyway?
According to Rihanna, it’s the kind that demands grueling, military-style training if you want to stay on board.
Kanye West Claims People Compare Him to Hitler [VIDEO]
Being Kanye West is hard. Just ask him.
Performing at the Big Chill music festival in England Saturday night, West railed against those who judge him. “I walk through the hotel and I walk down the street, and people look at me like I’m f****** insane, like I’m Hitler,” he said, eliciting a light chorus of boos from the crowd.
Demi Lovato Gives Revealing Interview (and Photo Spread!) in ELLE
She’s had to deal with a lot of personal challenges over the last couple of years — especially for someone so young — but in her darkest moments, Demi Lovato has been impressively honest about her struggles.
Now that she’s getting ready to promote her upcoming album, whose release caps a year in which she and her mother went to rehab, Lovato is continuing her revealing streak with an in-depth inte