The Teen Choice Awards is an event every tween and teen looks forward to. With all the stars, performances and awards who wouldn't? But this year things were a bit on the boring side. Demi Lovato was lovely hosting with Glee's Kevin McHale, but no one can deny the awkwardness there. What made the night? Justin Bieber. Without him the show probably would've caused major let downs. Carly Rae Jepsen spiced things up a bit as well, but No Doubt and Flo Rida's performances just didn't cut it. Throw in the Twilight Saga and Taylor Swift and you've got yourself an award show.
2012 Billboard Awards bring the flare
The 2012 Billboard Music Awards were laden with talent and performances of epic proportions. Bieber himself got on stage, as well as his proteges The Wanted and Carly Rae Jepsen. His mentor Usher tore it up, as well as Chris Brown and Katy Perry. The great R&B songstress and legend Whitney Houston was honored with moving tributes from John Legend and Jordin Sparks. Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, the late Donna Summers and Robin Gibb all received tribute to their lives and careers as well. And get this; it all went down in Las Vegas, Nevada. Talk about a party!
Linkin Park is ready to “Burn It Down” with new single!
Linkin Park is BACK! Today they release a brand new single on iTunes, "Burn It Down," from their upcoming album "Living Things." It's quite rhythmic, with Chester Bennington's vocals and Mike Shinoda's rapping. Not only do they have a new song, but they've announced on sale dates for their next tour! Check for tickets on the official Linkin Park website to see if the Honda Civic Tour (complete with Incubus) is coming to a city near you!
Go to war with the “Red Tails”
Films about war are rarely ever pleasant, but "Red Tails" has a little something extra. It's touching yet funny, inspiring and educational. How accurate it tells the story of this part of the Tuskegee Airmen's legacy isn't clear.
Adele shines at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards
While the 54th Annual Grammy Awards were seeped in memories of the late, great Whitney Houston, the show celebrated what it's most known for and one of the most powerful forces on Earth; music. The performances were energetic and smooth and the presenters and attendees looked stunning. Adele ruled the night with six awards from every category she was nominated in, including Album of the Year. Well deserved, as were all the winners.
Loss of another icon; Whitney Houston found dead
The world has lost another icon. On Saturday afternoon, world-renown R&B songstress Whitney Houston was found dead in a hotel in Los Angeles. She was preparing to perform at a tribute concert to her mentor, Clive Davis. The cause of her death is unknown at this point, but once an autopsy is complete more details will emerge. She was known for her incredible voice in songs like "I Will Always Love You" and "I'm Every Woman," and also her amazing acting. She starred alongside Denzel Washington in "The Preacher's Wife" and Angela Basset in "Waiting To Exhale." Houston will be missed and condolences go out to her friends and family.
M.I.A. the center of Superbowl controversy this time around
During the Superbowl XLVI Halftime Show, singer M.I.A. joined Madonna on stage to help her perform her new song "Give Me All Your Lovin'." Turns out M.I.A. wanted to give us something else; her middle finger. We all know how the network stations feel about vulgarity and this is stirring up old wounds for them (wardrobe malfunction ring a bell?). NBC has apologized to viewers for the incident but M.I.A. still remains at the center of this controversy.
“It All Belongs To” Brandy and Monica in new duet
Brandy and Monica are back! Back in 1998 the duo released their hit record "The Boy Is Mine." 14 years later they've come out with a brand new follow-up song called "It All Belongs To Be," rumored to be on Monica's new album 'New Life' (due April 10th). Their voices are just as smooth as ever and they blend even better this time around because it's more of a coming together than a back and forth exchange. A video is supposedly going to be shot on February 13th and I'm not sure about the rest of you R&B fans but I'm looking forward to it!
It’s not hard to keep up with the Kardashians
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are Reality TV's biggest stars. Their show "Kourtney and Kim Take New York
Timberlake and Kunis make excellent “Friends With Benefits”
"Friends With Benefits" stars Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake, a duo that makes this movie what it is. A timeless tales of a girls' search for her Knight In Shining Armor, who was there all along; all she needed to do was recognize him. The great part about this movie is while it has a message, the comedy rarely stops. You laugh and learn at the same time. Don't worry about spending money on this one; it's worth it.
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