Scott Shetler
Lionel Richie No Longer Judging on ‘Duets’ Show
Lionel Richie is the master of duets on his latest chart-topping album ‘Tuskegee,’ but he won’t be bringing his expertise to the singing competition show ‘Duets.’ The singer has dropped out of the show and will be replaced by John Legend.
Jennifer Lopez Being Sued by Former Driver
Is Jennifer Lopez‘s former personal driver a victim of abuse from J. Lo and her manager, or is he a disgruntled employee trying to settle a score? Hakob Manoukian, who drove Lopez starting 2005, is suing the singer and manager Benny Medina for breach of contract.
Kelly Clarkson Touring With the Fray
Kelly Clarkson announced this morning on Ryan Seacrest’s show that she’ll be heading out on the road with the Fray for a two-month U.S. tour, starting July 21 in Ridgefield, Washington.
Ryan Seacrest Joins NBC for Olympics Coverage
There is no stopping Ryan Seacrest‘s takeover of media and popular culture. The ‘American Idol‘ host announced on the ‘Today‘ show that he’ll be joining NBC’s prime time coverage of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games.
Adele Will Release New Track in 2012
So much for Adele‘s plans to take some time off. The singer said that while her next album is still a couple years away, she wants to have a new song out before the end of 2012.
OK Go’s ‘Skyscrapers’ Video Depicts Colorful Tango
More than two years after they released ‘Of the Blue Colour of the Sky,’ OK Go are still releasing music videos for the album. And why not, since they’re so good at creating innovative visuals? The latest is a clever dancing video for ‘Skyscrapers.’
Maroon 5 to Drop ‘Overexposed’ LP This Summer
Maroon 5 are planning to build on the massive success of ‘Moves Like Jagger’ with their “poppiest” album yet, a 10-song collection called ‘Overexposed’ that arrives in stores on June 26.
Two-Year-Old Toddler Sings Adele’s ‘Someone Like You’
The bar on adorable Adele covers has just been raised. Ten-year-old Angie and 13-year-old Tara, meet 2-year-old Makena, a toddler who may be the youngest (and cutest) performer on YouTube to tackle Adele’s heartbreak ballad ‘Someone Like You.’
Baseball Player Caught Singing Adele During Game
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis apparently has a thing for emotional breakup ballads. Kipnis wore a wireless microphone during Wednesday’s Spring Training exhibition game and was heard briefly singing part of Adele‘s ‘Someone Like You’ between pitches.
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.
Adele Sells 730,000 Copies of ’21′ Following Her 2012 Grammy Wins
Believe it or not, there are still some members of the American public who don’t own Adele‘s ’21′ album. However, that pool is a lot smaller than it used to be, after nearly three-quarters of a million people purchased the record last week, giving ’21′ by far its biggest sales week yet.
Adele, Rihanna Among 2012 BRIT Awards Winners
Adele‘s awards show dominance shows no signs of letting up. The British superstar won twice at today’s 2012 BRIT Awards in London, while Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran and One Direction also nabbed trophies.