Let the Jessie Ware takeover of American pop music begin! The British singer, who was named one of our Artists to Watch in 2013, his lined up a series of North American tour dates in the spring.
The guys and girls of New Directions glam it up to sing Beyonce's 'Diva' in this week's episode of 'Glee,' which is titled after that lyrically empowering song. The singers wear their most extravagant outfits to get into character for the 'Diva' performance. Unique rocks a long gold gown topped with a black and gray fur coat, while Blaine wears a bright red jacket covered in feathers and Brittany looks like a princess in her pink dress.
Newcomer Ben Stevenson has released a chilled-out breakup song produced by Boi-1da. On 'Falling Off,' the Canadian performer's vocals have a heavy echo effect as he sings, leading to a haunting vibe as he reflects on the doomed relationship.
Rihanna was already confirmed as performer for the 2013 Grammy Awards, but today comes word that she'll be joined on stage by two of pop music's most respected gentlemen, Bruno Mars and Sting. The Recording Academy announced the news in a press release that also revealed that Record of the Year nominee Kelly Clarkson will be performing during the ceremony.
In recent days, rumors have circulated that Fall Out Boy would be reuniting for a performance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' but they're actually gearing up for a full-blown comeback, with a summer tour, a new album, and a new single! Like most classic Fall Out Boy tunes, this one has a ridiculously long title: 'My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up).'
John Mayer opened up about his relationship with Katy Perry — sort of — in a lengthy conversation with Rolling Stone that also touched on his vocal surgery, the music of Frank Ocean and Mayer's declining commercial success.
Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson is the richest 'American Idol' alum, according to Forbes, which places her yearly earnings at $8 million.
Fourteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys was snubbed by the Recording Academy this year, but she'll be appearing at the Grammys anyway as part of a special collaboration with Maroon 5. The Academy announced the news in a press release which also confirmed that Frank Ocean will get a performance slot on the show.
Jewel's haunting piano ballad 'Foolish Games' has been given a makeover for her greatest hits album, thanks to Kelly Clarkson, who duets with the singer-songwriter on a new recording of the track.
