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Kelly Clarkson Is Happy in Love -- There Goes the Next Best Breakup Anthem

Posted by Kiri Blakeley
on May 23, 2012 at 5:53 PM

There's nothing like breaking up with a guy and then cranking one of Kelly Clarkson's strong-grrl anthems and belting out the lyrics to "Stronger" or "Since U Been Gone." Yeah! But, in the future, Kelly may be more the soundtrack of your weepy puppy love moments than your hold-your-head-up-high and get-ridda-that-man times.

Says Kelly, who has been dating Brandon Blackstock for about six months:

I'm trying to write a tough song and it is coming out like butterflies and rainbows ... I'm writing this happy stuff.

Yeesh. This doesn't sound like "Because of You," Kelly.

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Whitney Houston's Final Song With Jordin Sparks Is Bittersweet (LISTEN)

Posted by Ericka Sóuter
on May 22, 2012 at 2:55 PM

whitney houstonWe haven't heard the last from Whitney Houston. The singer's final song, "Celebrate," a duet with Jordin Sparks for their film Sparkle, recently made its debut on Ryan Seacrest's radio show.

It's classic Whitney, so die-hard fans won't be disappointed. Like her Grammy-winning pop from the '80s, this one celebrates life, love, and finding joy. It is the perfect showcase of a bold and beautiful voice that was snuffed out way to soon. Listen here:

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Entertainment Inspiring

Taylor Swift Honors Fallen Marine in Her Next Music Video (VIDEO)

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on May 22, 2012 at 1:38 PM

taylor swiftTaylor Swift might just be as sweet as she looks. The country pop singer has always loved her fans, so much so that she's still surprised that the audience likes her, but this story goes to show just how genuinely grateful she is for her admirers and for the troops.

Corporal Josh Marreel uploaded a video to get Taylor's attention, but he didn't want concert tickets or for her to be his date at a dance. Instead, his motivations were entirely selfless -- he wanted Taylor to know that 22-year-old Sergeant Wade Wilson, a Marine killed in action in Afghanistan, was a huge fan of hers. Wade had a poster of Taylor in his bunk and really loved her music.

Taylor got the message, saw the video, and decided she wanted to honor Sgt. Wilson in a big way.

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Did Ray J & Whitney Houston’s Family Brawl at Billboard Music Awards? (VIDEO)

Posted by Emily Abbate
on May 21, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Ray J So rumor has it there was some sort of an altercation between Whitney Houston's family and former fling Ray J at last night's Billboard Music Awards. Allegedly, Ray J was seated next to the Houston family for the event and Whitney's sister-in-law/former manager asked that he be moved.

This is where things really get scandalous, though. There may or may not have been eight uniformed officers who arrived on the scene to physically remove him. Oh snapppppppp.

Alas, a rep for the Las Vegas Police Department told Access they don't have a record of the whole shebang. In my eyes, it seems a little hyped up -- eh? If this is true, aren't we forgetting what's most important here? You know -- honoring Whitney?

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Entertainment Heartbreaking

Jordin Sparks' Whitney Houston Tribute Brings Bobbi Kristina to Tears (VIDEO)

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 21, 2012 at 11:44 AM

jordin sparks billboard music awards 2012 whitney Houston I will always love youAt last night's 2012 Billboard Music Awards, Whitney Houston was honored posthumously with the Millennium Award and a touching tribute lead by John Legend and Jordin Sparks (who plays Houston's daughter in the film Sparkle). Legend began by performing "Greatest Love of All" on the piano, and then Jordin followed him up with -- wait for it! -- "I Will Always Love You."

While the performance was tearjerking and beautiful, it's just a bit annoying that the people behind these awards shows seem to think that's the only song to do to honor Whitney. After Jennifer Hudson performed it at the Grammys, you would have thought someone would be smart enough to say, "Hey, Jordin, how 'bout doing 'I Have Nothing' or 'Didn't We Almost Have it All?'" There are plenty of big Houston ballads that were major hits! Not as big as "I Will Always Love You," maybe, but still ...

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Entertainment This Just In

Robin Gibb Dies but the Bee Gees Legacy Will Always Stay Alive (VIDEOS)

Posted by Julie Ryan Evans
on May 20, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Robin GibbSad news tonight from the music world as Robin Gibb, co-founder, of the Disco-era band, the Bees Gees, has died. According to CNN, he passed away today at age 62 after "a long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery."

He was one of the three Gibb brothers who made up the band that largely defined disco. Robin's twin brother Maurice passed way in 2003; and now Barry Gibb, who made up the final third of the band, is the only brother left living. Their younger brother, Andy Gibb, passed away in 1988, at the age of 30.

While the disco ball that so illuminated their success eventually dimmed, their music lived on long past that and always will. Here are five of the greatest Bee Gees songs in memory of Robin, who is hopefully doing the hustle somewhere up above now.

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Entertainment TV Addict

Mick Jagger & His Swagger Rocked ‘SNL’: 5 Most Memorable Moments (VIDEOS)

Posted by Julie Ryan Evans
on May 20, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Mick Jagger and Kristen WiigIt had been 34 years since Mick Jagger appeared on Saturday Night Live, and last night he returned with a bang. Serving as both host and musical guest, he brought all of the raw sex appeal, swagger, and moves like only he can bring. In sum, he rocked it.

The whole show -- the season finale -- was among the best we've seen in a long time. Sadly, it was also the final one for Kristen Wiig, and she was featured prominently in the skits. It was the final tearful tribute to her that included a compilation of the Rolling Stones' hits “She’s a Rainbow” and “Ruby Tuesday,” that was my favorite moment of the night. Here it is, along with four other memorable scenes in which Jagger showed he can still bring the satisfaction.

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Entertainment This Just In

Summer Without Van Halen Means Metal Moms Need Major Help (VIDEO)

Posted by Jacqueline Burt
on May 18, 2012 at 2:30 PM

van halenAwww, man!

Bad news, dude: Van Halen ain't talkin' bout tourin' anymore! It looked like they really were ready to hit the road this summer (Diamond Dave and all!), tickets were selling out like crazy ... and now, suddenly, those 30-plus concerts have been cancelled with no explanation. Huge bummer.

This totally reminds me of that time my three friends and I had tickets to see Trixter, Warrant, and Poison. (What a triple-bill! It was like all the guys in the posters on our bedroom walls were gonna have a jam session!) The concert was a good three hours away, but we didn't care -- road trip! An excuse to blast "Cherry Pie" with the windows rolled down, our hair blowing in the ... well, actually with all that Aqua Net, our hair wouldn't be moving. But you get the gist.

Anyway, when we finally got there? Cancelled!!

Let me tell you, it was nothin' but a BAD time.

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Entertainment Heartbreaking

Disco Farewell to Donna Summer: Let's Groove to Her Best Songs (VIDEO)

Posted by Adriana Velez
on May 17, 2012 at 12:56 PM

donna summer

We lost a star early this morning: Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, passed away today at the age of 63 after a long fight with cancer. She leaves behind husband Bruce Sudano, their daughters Brooklyn and Amanda, and another daughter by a previous marriage, Mimi Sommer.

Donna's earned her title as the Queen of Disco with five Grammys. She was also the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on Billboard.

Donna was still performing and recording up to the very end. Here are six of our favorite Donna Summer songs -- but you know we could have just gone on and on with our favorites.

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Entertainment TV Addict

'Smash' Season Finale Recap: Karen Carries Bombshell & Doesn't Bomb (VIDEO)

Posted by Adriana Velez
on May 14, 2012 at 11:59 PM

smashWell that was fast! Just minutes into the season finale of Smash we get a hasty decision over who will replace movie star Rebecca as Marilyn. Everyone wants Ivy but Derek runs into wardrobe, feels up all the costumes, and gets the vision: It's Karen. We've seen it before -- Derek's gut has been telling him it's Karen.

And that's that! We spend the rest of the episode watching everyone else second-guess that decision. She's not ready. She's not right. Hell, even I'm disappointed. (Team Ivy, even when she's a wicked, sulky bitch!) But Derek is committed to his vision. Nothing, no one, can change his mind.

But there's still one big o'l surprise waiting for us.

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