Scott Shetler
Madonna to Film ‘Turn Up the Radio’ Video in Rome
The fan site Drowned Madonna reports that the singer will shoot a music video for her next single, ‘Turn Up the Radio,’ this weekend in Rome. The clip will reportedly be shot by director Tom Munro.
Bruno Mars ‘Halfway Done’ With Second Studio Album
Bruno Mars released his wildly successful debut album ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans’ nearly two years ago, which means it’s about time for the hitmaker to begin preparing the follow-up. Mars announced via Twitter that his next record is “halfway done.”
John Mayer’s ‘Born and Raised’ No. 1 on Billboard 200 for Second Week
For the second consecutive week, John Mayer has the best-selling album in America. His rootsy ‘Born and Raised’ album keeps the No. 1 spot on the new Billboard 200 chart, selling 65,000 copies to outpace the competition in a slow sales week.
Sheryl Crow Has a Benign Brain Tumor
Sheryl Crow has tended to laugh off the onstage moments where she forgets lyrics, but it turns out her memory lapses were a sign of a serious medical issue. “I worried about my memory so much that I went and got an MRI,” she told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “And I found out I have a brain tumor. And I was, like, ‘See? I knew there was something wrong.’”
Colbie Caillat Attacked By Bugs on Stage
When Colbie Caillat began singing ‘Bubbly’ at the end of her set earlier this week during a concert in Pittsburgh, the fans in attendance got excited. And so did the bugs, which swarmed the stage and caused Caillat to scream and interrupt the song.
See Pic of Rihanna Filming ‘End of the World’ Comedy
Rihanna was spotted running in a scene from the filming of her next film, ‘End of the World.’ A pic from Splash News shows RiRi in jean shorts and a loose sweater among a group of her fellow actors, including Michael Cera, Jason Segel, James Franco and Emma Watson.
Katy Perry Gets Silly at the Water Park in ‘Part of Me’ Clip
In a new clip from her upcoming ‘Katy Perry: Part of Me’ documentary, the ‘Teenage Dream’ singer shows fans what she does on her days off between concerts, which typically involves lots of thrill rides and visits to water parks with her sister.
Donna Summer’s Family Releases Official Statement About Her Death
Donna Summer‘s family issued a formal statement about her death from cancer yesterday at the age of 63, thanking fans for their prayers and remembering the disco icon’s accomplishments.
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.
Elton John Honors Beastie Boys’ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch in Concert
Elton John dedicated a song to the late Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys at a recent Las Vegas show, where the legendary hitmaker told the audience about the time he discovered the trailblazing hip-hop trio.
Katy Perry Receives NARM Honor
Katy Perry has another honor to add to her collection. The ‘California Gurl’ was named Artist of the Year at last night’s Narm Music Business Association Awards dinner party at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in L.A.
Norah Jones + B.o.B Debut in Top 5 of Billboard 200
Norah Jones and B.o.B crash the Top 5 of the Billboard 200 this week with their latest albums. Jones’ ‘…Little Broken Hearts’ enters at No. 2, while B.o.B’s ‘Strange Clouds‘ debuts at No. 5.