Scott Shetler
Jennifer Lopez Shares Track List for ‘Dance Again… The Hits’
We still don’t know for certain whether Jennifer Lopez is returning to ‘American Idol‘ next season, but we do know she’s about to issue a hits collection featuring more than a dozen of the tracks that have made her one of the most celebrated dance acts in pop music. Idolator posted the track listing for ‘Dance Again… The Hits,’ which drops on July 24.
Usher Covers Foster the People’s ‘Pumped Up Kicks’
Usher showed the rock side of his personality with a new cover of Foster the People‘s ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ on which he played bass guitar.
Ed Sheeran + Taylor Swift Sing ‘Lego House’ Together
If we didn’t know better, we’d think Taylor Swift was part of the marketing team for British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Swift loves his introspective music so much, she’s been promoting it to her own fans. Her latest Viddy post is a clip of Sheeran and Swift singing his hit ‘Lego House,’ just one day before Sheeran’s record ‘+’ arrives in America.
John Mayer’s ‘Born and Raised’ No. 1 on Billboard 200 for Second Week
For the second consecutive week, John Mayer has the best-selling album in America. His rootsy ‘Born and Raised’ album keeps the No. 1 spot on the new Billboard 200 chart, selling 65,000 copies to outpace the competition in a slow sales week.
Watch First ‘X Factor’ Season 2 Promo Feat. Demi Lovato, Britney Spears
When you have Britney Spears and Demi Lovato on the payroll, it’s never too early to begin promoting your show. Auditions have already begun for Season 2 of the ‘X Factor,’ and now FOX has released its first promo for the upcoming season featuring the superstar judges.
Adam Lambert Leads Futuristic Rebellion in ‘Never Close Our Eyes’ Video
Adam Lambert finds himself in a futuristic, mind-controlling lab environment in the video for his latest single, ‘Never Close Our Eyes.’ The singer leads a rebellion among a group of oppressed inmates forced to wear drab clothes, wait in line to receive special pills, and perform mindless chores.
Elton John Hospitalized, Cancels Concerts
Elton John canceled four concerts this weekend in Las Vegas after being hospitalized for a respiratory infection. According to TMZ, the singer will rest for at least a week before attempting to resume performing.
Fun. and Hayley Williams Pair Up for Gotye Cover [VIDEO]
As acts that seemingly came out of nowhere to score the year’s two biggest hits so far, fun. and Gotye have a lot in common. The guys of fun. have paid tribute to their fellow chart-topper with a cover of ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore.
Ed Sheeran Penning Songs With Taylor Swift
From Justin Bieber to B.o.B, Taylor Swift has been branching out to work with other young superstars in various genres. Her latest collaboration is with British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The two delivered matching tweets yesterday to tell the world about their songwriting session.
John Mayer Tells Ellen About Growing Up, Getting Botox
John Mayer can speak again! The talented guitarist, whose vocal problems forced him to cancel his spring tour and led him to record instrumental covers of Lana Del Rey songs, visited ‘Ellen’ today to chat about his new album ‘Born and Raised’ and his recent Botox injections — in his vocal cords, not his face.