Karl Walter / Kevin Winter, Getty Images Fun. and Hayley Williams Pair Up for Gotye Cover
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.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images New York State Senators Honor Adam Yauch in Advance of ‘MCA Day’
The New York State Senate passed a resolution this week to honor the work of the Beastie Boys‘ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch, who died earlier this month from cancer of the parotid gland. Spin reports that State Senator Daniel Squadron wrote resolution J4637-2011 to remember the late rapper. The resolution was accepted by the legislative body on Tuesday, May 15, just days before “MCA Day” takes over Union Square Park.
Tmillsmusic.com T. Mills Releases ‘Diemonds’ From Upcoming ‘Thrillionaire’ Mixtape
Emerging artist T. Mills incorporates bling into a song about mortality on the new track ‘Diemonds,’ taken from his upcoming mixtape ‘Thrillionaire.’
Ian Gavan / Jason Merritt, Getty Images 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.
Frazer Harrison / Carlos Alvarez, Getty Images Kesha + Pitbull Earn 2012 BMI Awards for Songwriting Efforts
Kesha and Pitbull were among the honorees at the 60th Annual BMI Pop Awards in Beverly Hills last night. Pitbull received one of the three prestigious Songwriter of the Year awards, along with pop hitmakers Benny Blanco and Ester Dean.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images Jennifer Lopez Tops Forbes’ Celebrity 100 List
Is Jennifer Lopez the most powerful celebrity in the world? Forbes magazine thinks so and has placed J.Lo atop its Celebrity 100 list, citing her “stunning career reinvention” as a judge on ‘American Idol’ and her renewed success as a performer.
Jason Merritt / Frazer Harrison, Getty Images 2012 MuchMusic Awards: Katy Perry, Justin Bieber + More Earn Nominations
The MuchMusic Video Awards — Canada’s equivalent of the MTV Video Music Awards — have revealed the list of 2012 nominees, with big names like Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna earning nominations in key categories.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images Adam Lambert Performs at MLB Fan Cave
Major League Baseball may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Adam Lambert, but the singer stopped by the MLB Fan Cave in New York one night before the release of his new album ‘Trespassing‘ to perform nearly half the record.
Ellen 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.
Taylor Hill / Christopher Polk, Getty Images 2012 iTunes Festival: Usher, One Direction + More to Perform
The iTunes Festival has confirmed Usher, One Direction, Norah Jones and Jack White for its 2012 month-long series of free concerts at the Roundhouse in London in September. Tickets are entirely free, but fans must enter to win at www.itunesfestival.com and only U.K. residents are eligible.
Simone Joyner / Kevin Winter, Getty Images Amy Winehouse Felt Threatened by Adele’s Success
One of the demons Amy Winehouse struggled with before her death last year was jealousy over the success of Adele, according to Winehouse’s former producer, Mark Ronson, who had first-hand knowledge of the singer’s mental state in the months before her passing.
Celebrity Birthdays for May 19 – Pete Townshend, Dusty Hill and More May 18, 2012
This Day in History for May 19 – Anne Boleyn Beheaded and More May 18, 2012
Scores of Graduating High School Students Suspended After Harmless Senior Prank May 18, 2012
Can Internet Usage Predict Depression? May 18, 2012
Is When You Eat More Important Than What You Eat? May 18, 2012
Even Shirtless Olympic Swimmers Can't Avoid 'Funny Diver Face' – Hunks of the Day May 17, 2012
Shirtless Aussie Rugby Team Takes a Dip in the Ocean – Hunks of the Day May 16, 2012
'The Amazing Spider-Man's' Andrew Garfield Is Even Hotter in HD – Hunk of the Day May 15, 2012
Who is the Hottest Male TV Personality in Abilene? [POLL] May 15, 2012
Jesse Spencer Puts On His Sexy Fireman's Outfit for 'Chicago Fire' – Hunk of the Day May 14, 2012
