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Watch a ‘Smash’ Sneak Peek of ‘Redneck’ Katharine McPhee
On ‘Smash,’ city girl Katharine McPhee plays a country girl trying to become a city girl as she enters the competitive world of Broadway theater. Next week’s episode finds McPhee’s character embracing her “redneck” side as she performs in a karaoke bar.
Demi Lovato Confirms She’s Not in Rehab
Despite rumors to the contrary, Demi Lovato did not miss the Grammys because she checked back into rehab. A rep for Lovato claims she was never scheduled to appear on the awards show and says the singer is on a personal retreat, as she told her fans earlier this week.
Chris Brown’s Mom Reportedly Tells Him to ‘Grow Up’ Following Twitter Rant
Well, someone needed to say it. Chris Brown‘s mother, Joyce Hawkins, is upset at her son’s latest outburst following his Grammy win on Sunday, has reportedly told her son to “grow up.”
Aretha Franklin Will Perform at Whitney Houston’s Funeral
Aretha Franklin will be performing at Whitney Houston‘s invite-only funeral service on Feb. 18, Entertainment Tonight is reporting. Record label executive Clive Davis, who helped guide the careers of both singers as the president of Arista Records for a quarter-century, personally requested to have Franklin perform, and the Queen of Soul found it impossible to turn down the invitation.
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‘Glee’ Dedicating ‘Heart’ Episode to Whitney Houston
The decision to have Amber Riley’s character, Mercedes, sing Whitney Houston‘s ‘I Will Always Love You’ on this week’s ‘Heart’ episode of ‘Glee‘ was planned weeks ago. But given Houston’s tragic death over the weekend, the show will now be dedicating the entire episode to her.
Myspace Garners 1 Million More Users Last Month
Is a great Internet comeback story in the works? Myspace, the presumed-dead social networking site that was purchased by a group including Justin Timberlake, has revamped itself as a music-listening destination and added more than 1 million new users last month.
Rihanna + Coldplay Combine Genres in Grammy Medley Performance
Rihanna and Coldplay combined dance and rock music on a medley performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards that included hits from each artist as well as their collaboration ‘Princess of China.’
Skrillex Wins 2012 Best Dance Recording + Best Dance Album Grammy Awards
Skrillex swept both dance awards at the 2012 Grammy Awards, winning Best Dance Recording and Best Dance/Electronica Album in succession for ‘Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.’ The wins followed his earlier victory for Best Remixed Recording, giving him three awards in just over an hour.
Maroon 5 + Foster the People to Perform at 2012 Grammy Awards With Reunited Beach Boys
The Grammy Awards are known for pulling off some unexpected collaborations, and they might have just topped themselves with this one. The Recording Academy announced today that Maroon 5 and Foster the People are teaming up for a performance at this Sunday’s ceremony with the legendary Beach Boys, who haven’t taken the stage together in more than 20 years.
Jimmy Fallon Super Bowl Special to Feature ‘The Voice,’ Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber Spoofs
Jimmy Fallon says that when he dresses up like Taylor Swift, it’s not a pretty sight. But the late-night comic wants you to tune in anyway to his post-Super Bowl special, in which he plans to impersonate Swift, Justin Bieber and others as part of a parody of ‘The Voice.’
Will Britney Spears Guest Star on ‘Modern Family’?
Over the course of a few hours, Britney Spears went from just another fan of ‘Modern Family’ to possibly its next guest star. After tweeting that she loved the ABC comedy, fans immediately began a campaign to get Brit on the show.
Adele, LMFAO, Justin Bieber Win 2012 NRJ Awards
If the results of this weekend’s NRJ Awards in Cannes are any indication, French music audiences love to party rock, but they also appreciate a quality ballad. Adele and LMFAO captured two awards each, while Justin Bieber took home the 2012 NRJ Award of Honor.