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Meet Lesley Roy – a 21 year old singer/ songwriter/ guitarist hailing from Balbriggan, Ireland. The Irish rocker discovered her passion for music at a young age, learning to play trumpet, saxophone and guitar all by age ten. Further inspired by her mother’s musical background, she began writing songs at fourteen and was well on […]

Want to hear Vanessa Hudgens’ Identified Head over to AOL’s exclusive listening party to get a feel for the twelve new tracks
Track List
1. Last Night
2. Identified
3. First Bad Habit
4. Hook It Up
5. Don’t Ask Why
6. Sneakernight
7. Amazed
8. Don’t Leave
9. Paper Cut
10. Party On The Moon
11. Did It Ever Cross Your Mind
12. Gone With The Wind

Oasis changed the title of their new album after realising it shared its name with a Geri Halliwell song. The rockers’ forthcoming seventh studio LP was originally due to be called ‘Bag It Up’ until Noel Gallagher’s long-term girlfriend realized she had heard the title before.
The guitarist revealed: “My girlfriend said, ‘Bag It Up’, […]

Beyonce was spotted as she flew out of Heathrow airport in London on Thursday. She was on her way to see her hubby Jay-Z play a gig in Cork, Ireland. The 26-year old curvaceous singer is currently working on her third album. Super producer Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins recently spoke with Rap-Up TV about the […]

Toni Braxton went to the hospital in early April due to some health issues which put a then temporary damper on her string of shows in Vegas. Now, the singer’s chest pains have put a definite end to it. Toni has decided to not continue with her Vegas show so she can focus on getting […]

Carrie Underwood sparkled in a Badgley Mischka mini at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards which was held at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas on Sunday. The 25-year old American Idol champ took home the Top Female Vocalist award for the second year in a row. In her acceptance speech, Carrie said […]

Once the title of American Idol has lost its luster on you because someone hotter has come along, there’s always musical theater to run to. Just like fellow Idol alums Fantasia Barrino, Clay Aiken, Diana DeGarmo, Frenchie Davis and Constantine Maroulis, ex-American Idol champ Taylor Hicks is heading to the Great White Way. The […]

The Veronicas’ Hook Me Up is now #6 on the iTunes pop chart and #19 overall! This album is a departure from The Veronicas’ trademark sound and ventures into a more electro-dance territory. Lisa and Jess took a minute to write a special message to their fans for all of their recent support:
Hey […]

While we’re still not sure exactly what her purpose is, Rumer Willis is trying her hand at all possible showbiz career ventures. According to music insiders, the celebrity spawn has drummed up a lot of interest from music execs with her “deep, husky” voice. Fox News reports that the 19-year old’s unique voice for someone […]

The R Kelly kiddie-porn trial has already begun on Friday with jury selection but a new bombshell has dropped. It is being reported that an aide for the singer may have paid off a woman for the return of a potentially incriminating tape. The problem: the woman in question is going to testify against him. […]

Reports have come out that Amy Winehouse is planning to make a trip to the US for a tour this summer. I wonder if immigration officials have any idea of these plans. Ticketmaster posted a concert listing for Wino on Monday saying that there’s a show at the Greek Theater in San Francisco in August. […]

What’s a day in LA without shopping? Buzznet recently followed The Veronicas and Jeffree Star to Jet Rag for a little prom dress shopping, and they had a “truly outrageous” time. Check out the first video clip and a message from Lisa and Jes here!

If you live in the Southern California area, Alanis Morissette will be filming a special performance for Yahoo! Music on April 24th, 2008 at 7pm (you will need to arrive two hours before). The first 200 fans to email Invite@YahooLiveSets.com will get in the doors for this exclusive taping! Plus you get to […]

Check out the second webisode of “Being…Ashlee Simpson.” Watch more behind-the-scenes footage from the “Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)” video shoot and find out what it was like for Ashlee to learn to fly. Hanging upside-down in a fashionable, Vivienne Westwood straight jacket was no easy task – Ashlee had to […]

The Veronicas are back! The 23-year-old twin sisters from down under have a new album and a new twist to their sound. The pop-punk influences on their award-winning debut album have been updated to an electro-dance sound that is bound to get you on your feet.
Already named a “Breaker Artist” by AOL and called “Australia’s […]

Justin Timberlake has donated $100,000 each to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Foundation on behalf of his charity, The Justin Timberlake Foundation. Both organizations will use the generous donation to enhance the music education systems for local students which is the aim of JT’s (who happens to originally hail from […]

Tejano singer Emilio Navaira was critically injured after his band’s bus crashed in Houston, Texas. The Grammy award winning singer and his band Rio had performed at a Houston nightclub on Saturday night. Around 5 AM on Sunday, cops say that the band’s bus slammed into traffic barrels on Interstate 610 northbound in Bellaire, […]

Craig David wants to record the theme song for the new James Bond film.
The British singer is desperate lend his voice to the opening of the latest 007 adventure ‘Quantum of Solace’, but accepts he will have to get past current favorite Amy Winehouse.
He said in an interview: “I think trying to do a […]

MTV has made a couple of mistakes about the premiere of Britney Spears’ new video and I’ve made fun about it because I didn’t even know she filmed for anything. Now I know why. UK’s The Sun is reporting that the fallen pop star’s video for the third single ‘Break the Ice’ off of […]

Who wouldn’t want Rihanna’s smokin’ hot bod? The girl is everywhere now and looking good all the time.
The singer was recently interviewed by the U.K.’s Fabulous magazine. She talked about how she kept her awesome figure and why size isn’t really an issue. She says carbs are the enemy!
So, watch out Dr. […]

Idol watchers are going nuts over 17 year old David Archuleta. His Tuesday performance of “Imagine” amazed fans and judges alike and placed David at the forefront of the Idol race.
Many are looking back and comparing this performance to Kelly Clarkson’s “Natural Woman” and Carrie Underwood’s “Alone”. Only difference - looks like this […]

Once again it’s Amy Winehouse in the headlines; this time infuriating jailed hubby Blake in the process.
While Blake Fielder-Civil is locked away in Pentonville prison; his missus is locking herself away in hotel rooms with her record boss, Mark Ronson.
Soul star Amy, 24, and handsome Mark, 32, had guzzled booze and slurped Häagen-Dazs ice […]

Even if you claim to be all sugar, you can’t deny that you still have some spice. A Sugababe has snapped and proved just that. Amelle Berraah of the British girl group was arrested on Thursday for getting into a fight. The singer allegedly caused damage to a neighbor’s car following a fight with […]

Madonna is set to make her official debut as a director soon. It has just been announced that the Queen of Pop’s film ‘Filth & Wisdom’ is going to make its world premiere this February at the Berlin Film Festival.The movie is “Described as a comedy/drama/musical/romance, the story features a Russian immigrant, ballet school, lap […]

Jonas Brothers will be taking the stage at Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve! Nick, Kevin, and Joe are set to join Miley Cyrus and Carrie Underwood during this year’s bash live in Times Square. The party ushering in 2008 will be hosted by Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest.