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Did Panda Ross 'Bring It On Home' On 'X Factor?' [VIDEO]

Alexandra Capotorto — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:00:43 +0000

Before the ‘X Factor‘ season even began, we were shown a woman being carried into an ambulance with an oxygen mask over her face, but we never expected it’d be our beloved Panda Ross! The 42-years-young mom of two was a riot from the beginning. She explained she was there not only to audition and get [...]

Kreayshawn 'Goes Hard' Performing Hits On 'Jimmy Kimmel'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:30:31 +0000

Kreayshawn went hard on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' last night (Sept. 17), performing the tough but still cute 'Go Hard (La.La.La)' and 'Gucci Gucci,' the latter of which put the Oakland brawler (we mean that lovingly) on the map. She has this innate edge, but she's also incredibly girly and perhaps that's why this white female rapper has quickly established herself as an "It" girl.

Spice Girls to Perform at Olympics Closing Ceremony on August 12

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:39:07 +0000

Good news for Spice Girls fans. After turning down a performance at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee earlier this year, the ladies will reunite for a performance at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics Summer Games on Aug. 12. They’re doing it for their country! Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice and long considered the biggest [...]

Jordin Sparks 'Felt the Pressure' for Whitney Houston Tribute at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Jessica Sager — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:15:34 +0000

Jordin Sparks knocked her tribute to Whitney Houston out of the park when she performed Nippy’s signature song, ‘I Will Always Love You’ at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. She sang so beautifully that it seemed almost effortless, but don’t let those pipes fool ya — she worked hard!

Rihanna Makes Guest Appearance at Jay-Z + Kanye West Gig in London

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:04:05 +0000

Jay-Z and Kanye West invited a very special guest to join them on their ‘Watch the Throne’ tour stop in London Sunday night (May 20). Pop songbird Rihanna performed alongside the dynamic duo at their sold-out concert for two special tracks.

The Wanted Perform 'Glad You Came' on 'The View'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:23:08 +0000

When the Wanted decided to come to New York City this week to promote their self-titled EP, they did so in style and with a first class media blitz. Today (April 25), the boys performed ‘Glad You Came’ on ‘The View’ and it sounds as fresh as when we first heard it. This perf followed a morning visit to the ‘TODAY‘ show and debuting the ‘Chasing the Sun‘ video on April 24. The Wanted are wanted.

Usher To Appear In Off Broadway Show "Fuerza Bruta"

Chris Logan — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:20:28 +0000

Usher can sing.....Usher can dance.....Usher can perform in Off Broadway Shows! Usher will do two performances of the Off Broadway production of "Fuerza Bruta" on April 28th as the lead Running Man. The show puts performers in water suspended above the audience and relies on acrobatics and visual effects.

Justin Bieber, LMFAO + More to Perform at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:24:49 +0000

Some of the performers slated for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards have been announced, and oh this lineup is gooood! Justin Bieber is set to perform at the event, which will be held Sunday, May 20. So will LMFAO, the Wanted and Carrie Underwood. What a mix!

LMFAO Are 'Sorry for Party Rocking' With Zebras on 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:42:02 +0000

Party rock was in the house tonight (April 19) on ‘American Idol.’ While Kris Allen doled out a breezy rendition of his new single, LMFAO brought their potent and patented blend of party rock, lightening the someone-is-going-home mood of the elimination episode. Someone had to bring the fun, and Sky Blu and Redfoo answered the call with a rousing, zebra-filled and colorful rendition of their apology anthem ‘Sorry for Party Rocking.’

Nicki Minaj Performs 'Roman Reloaded' Concert on BET's 106 & Park

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:45:18 +0000

Nicki Minaj Invaded BET’s 106 & Park on Tuesday (April 3) and shut it down! The teen video program dedicated its entire show to the Young Money superstar who just released her second LP ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ (see review here). Dressed in an all-lavender outfit with black stiletto boots, a pink-haired Minaj chatted with Terrance J about her career, her fashion sense and her future goals.

Jay-Z's SXSW Concert Will Stream Live on YouTube

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:43:27 +0000

Jay-Z is set to return to Austin, Texas next week for a special concert performance at the annual SXSW Music, Film and Interactive Festival. The hip-hop king will headline the ‘Amex Sync Show Presenting Jay-Z’ on March 12 at 8PM ET

Chris Brown, Pitbull + More Hit the NBA All-Star Halftime Stage

Jeff Giles — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:30:39 +0000

Just a couple of weeks after making a much buzzed-about appearance at the Grammy Awards, Chris Brown picked up another high-profile gig over the weekend, performing at the NBA All-Star Game with Pitbull.

Chris Brown Fires Back at Miranda Lambert

Jessica Sager — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:18:40 +0000

Another day, another Chris Brown Twitter drama. Country singer Miranda Lambert lambasted Brown and the Grammys for allowing him to perform in light of his assault on Rihanna in 2009.

Jennifer Hudson to Pay Tribute to Whitney Houston at 2012 Grammys

Sara D. Anderson — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:43:36 +0000

Whitney Houston‘s untimely death on Feb. 11 at 3:55PM PT shocked the music industry and fans to their core, as Houston was only 48 years old. But with music’s biggest night (the 2012 Grammy Awards) happening tomorrow night, many have been wondering: How w

Nicki Minaj Confirms Super Bowl Performance with Madonna

Jessica Sager — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:31 +0000

Good news, Barbz! Nicki Minaj confirmed our suspicions yesterday (Jan. 27) on Twitter: She’s performing at the Super Bowl with Madonna! When a fan tweeted Minaj asking what her plans for the day entailed, the Harajuku Barbie replied, “Super Bowl rehearsals w/the Queen.” While Minaj didn’t go into detail over what they’re specifically rehearsing (likely [...]

Mariah Carey to Perform in May at Moroccan Festival

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:13:25 +0000

Since Mariah Carey has a boy boy named Moroccan and have a Moroccan-themed room in her New York apartment, it would make sense that she would perform in the country that has inspired her marital life. The R&B diva reportedly has agreed to perform at Morocco’s Mawazine Festival in May.

Rihanna Tapped for Performance at Brad Pitt's Charity Event in New Orleans

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:59:35 +0000

Rihanna will show her love for the people of New Orleans with a performance at Brad Pitt’s Make It Right charity event on March 10. The event was coordinated to help raise monies for families who lost their homes during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Cee Lo Green to Perform With Madonna at 2012 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Scott Shetler — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:46:06 +0000

While Madonna remains coy about whether M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj will join her on stage during her Super Bowl halftime performance, a new report suggests that she has enlisted one of pop music’s most colorful characters, ‘Forget You’ singer Cee Lo Green.

Kanye West Ticks Off Fans + Soundgarden Frontman Chris Cornell at Big Day Out Fest

Cristin Maher — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:05:30 +0000

Kanye West might be a superstar, but that doesn’t mean that his tardiness will be met with approval. Over the weekend, Yeezy performed at Australia’s Big Day Out festival on the Gold Coast, and he enraged fans when he pulled a Bonnaroo and kept them waiting for almost an hour. Additionally, West’s sound check interrupted parts of Soundgarden’s performance, leading fed-up frontman Chris Cornell to fire off some insults at the rapper.

Rihanna + Coldplay to Perform Together at the Grammys

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:00:11 +0000

Rihanna contributed vocals to Coldplay‘s song ‘Princess of China’ on ‘Mylo Xyloto.’ While it’s quite possible that RiRi, Chris Martin and co. were never in the same room when she laid down her vocals, thanks to the wonders of technology, they will get on the same stage this February, when they perform together for the first time at the Grammys.