Scott Shetler
Nicki Minaj Talks ‘Roman Reloaded,’ Guest Artists and Shopping
Nicki Minaj had no worries about falling victim to the sophomore jinx when she recorded ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.’ She told the crew at Z100 this morning that making her second album, which hit stores yesterday, was a blast.
Scotty McCreery to Attend North Carolina State University in Fall
Being a bona fide country music star isn’t going to interrupt Scotty McCreery‘s plans to continue his schooling. The 18-year-old ‘American Idol‘ champion and Academy of Country Music’s Best New Artist winner will be furthering his education at North Carolina State University, starting this fall.
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.
David Guetta Releases ‘Nothing but the Beat’ Documentary on iTunes
David Guetta‘s ‘Nothing but the Beat’ is more than a star-studded, Grammy-nominated album. Now, it’s also a documentary that tells the DJ’s life story and offers testimonials from his peers. The movie is available as a free iTunes download this week.
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’s Dad Suggested She Lose Weight
Rihanna may be one of the most beautiful pop superstars in the world, but her dad said he actually encouraged her to lose weight because she was “too fat.”
Annie Lennox Thinks Rihanna Should Be Spokesperson for Domestic Violence
As observers continue to discuss and debate Rihanna‘s decision to collaborate on two remix tracks with Chris Brown, who was convicted of assaulting her in 2009, accomplished singer Annie Lennox has spoken out, saying she believes RiRi should consider becoming a “spokesperson” for the issue of domestic abuse.
Watch a Clip of Justin Bieber Punking Taylor Swift
Punk’d, MTV’s early 2000s hidden camera practical joke show hosted by Ashton Kutcher, is making a comeback, and one of the first victims of the new series is Taylor Swift, who is tricked by Justin Bieber into thinking that she ruined a wedding.
Katy Perry Approves if Rihanna + Chris Brown Date Again
Some observers are troubled that Rihanna would consider getting back together with Chris Brown, given that he pleaded guilty to assaulting her, but Katy Perry says that if RiRi wants to reconcile with Breezy, she would support the pairing.
Katy Perry’s ‘Part of Me’ Shoots to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
Katy Perry has earned her seventh No. 1 song with ‘Part of Me,’ the song she performed at the 2012 Grammy Awards, which enters the singles chart at No. 1 this week.