Paulina Rubio checked in with her Twitter followers (@paurubio) earlier this evening to confirm she’ll be taking the place of Britney Spears on ‘The X Factor’. The Mexican pop artist will join Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato and Kelly Rowland. Rubio writes:
Yes! the rumors are true, I’m officially a judge on @thexfactorusa! So excited to be working with @simoncowell @ddlovato & @kellyrowland let the Fiesta begin!
In a recent episode of The Paradise Series, Cody Simpson is seen visiting ‘The Making of Harry Potter’ on the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London, England, and also did a meet and greet for Love Pastry.
“Obviously I’m a big fan of the Harry Potter movies. It was really cool to see the places that they filmed the movies in,” the Australian pop singer explained. “The places in real life, and to walk up the streets that they actually filmed it was pretty sick. My little brother and sister really loved it.”
Talking about what he learned visiting the tourist attraction, Cody said, “There was actually some pretty dope things that I learned about the movies. One thing was that there’s like thirty of the same costumes that they used to film. I thought that would be one costume for filming, but they had thirty of the same one, which I thought was pretty tight. The lady that was our tour guide for the day, she actually was one of the makers of the costume, which I thought was pretty sick.”
Simpson continued, “They had this setup there where they taught you how to do the spells with the wand, so Alli and I gave it a go. We had a little wand battle, which was a bit of fun. Also, they got me on this broom stick in front of the green screen, and it looked like I was flying through the Harry Potter world, which was crazy.”
Watch the episode via YouTube below.
Several pop artists are weighing in on news that devastating news that at least 24 people have been killed and dozens more injured after tornadoes hit in Oklahoma the past several days. Among the Twitter messages on the tragedy:
Orianthi (@orianthi): Thoughts are with everyone in Oklahoma right now
Jonas Brothers (@JonasBrothers): #PrayForOklahoma
Fergie (@Fergie): Sending thoughts & prayers out 2 the families impacted by today’s tornado in OKC. My heart is with you. #PrayForOklahoma
Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson): just heard about the destruction in Oklahoma. my thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this disaster.
Alyssa Bernal (@alyssabernal): Please pray for the people of Moore, Oklahoma that were devastated by the horrific tornado today
Laura Jansen (@LauraJansen): my heart is with Oklahoma tonight…
Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore): Thoughts and prayers to everyone in Oklahoma affected by these devastating tornadoes. Stay Safe! #PrayforOklahoma
Kate Voegele (@katevoegele): my heart goes out to everyone in Oklahoma. I was JUST in OKC last month for a show – thoughts & prayers are with all of you! #PrayForOklahoma
Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul): #Oklahoma My heart and prayers go out to each of you of your families. It is such a sudden shocking devastation. xoP
Isaac Hanson (@hansonmusic): As a father and a fellow Oklahoman I am heart broken by the children’s lives lost in todays storm. We are praying for you all.
Drew Seeley (@drewseeley): My God, this tornado coverage is heartbreaking. Prayers for all the people affected in Oklahoma.
Alexz Johnson (@alexzjohnson): Prayers for Oklahoma..
Elizaveta (@elizavetaka): sending good energy to my friends and fans in Oklahoma!..:(
Nick Lachey (@NickSLachey): My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in OK after today’s tornadoes. Scary stuff. #cherisheveryday
Official Hot Mess (@OfficialHotMess): Our hearts go out to everyone feeling the impact of the tornadoes in the Oklahoma area. You are in our thoughts and prayers <3
Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas): Please send thoughts, prayers, blood and donations to Oklahoma. Truly devastating and heartbreaking.
Crystal Bowersox (@crystalbowersox): The news of what the weather has done in OK is devastating… My heart is aching for those who are in the midst of it..
Ashley Parker Angel (@ParkerAngel): Can’t believe the pictures & videos I’m seeing coming out of Oklahoma. Absolutely terrible. My thoughts & prayers are w/ all those affected.
Melanie Brown (@OfficialMelB): I’m saddened by the devastating news… #PrayForOklahoma
Shakira (@shakira): My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Oklahoma. Please text REDCROSS to 90999 to show your support. Shak
Kris Allen (@KrisAllen): Can’t believe what happened in Oklahoma. Thoughts and prayers are with the families there.
Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae): Thinking of you Oklahoma. Thinking hard and praying. Man.
Christina Perri (@christinaperri): praying for all the hearts and souls in oklahoma tonight.
Skylar Grey (@SkylarGrey): My thoughts are with Oklahoma and those lost and injured in the tornado. It’s mind boggling how powerful Mother Nature can be.
Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum): Just heard my cousins in Moore are safe. I’m so relieved. Stay strong, Oklahoma!!!!
Brooke White (@brookewhite): I’ve been away from the news all day, just hearing of the tragic devastation in Oklahoma from the tornado. Lots of prayers tonight.
Celica Westbrook (@CelicaWestbrook): My heart goes out to all the people who were affected by the Oklahoma City tornado!!! You are all in my prayers
Jordin Sparks (@JordinSparks): Just got in & turned on the news…that is so scary what happened in OKC. Praying for everyone!!
Kelly Sweet (@kellysweet): Thinking of you in Oklahoma… Praying for safety for all of you. So sad to hear about the lives lost.
Pia Toscano (@PiaToscano): My deepest sympathies go out to all of those who were affected by the horrific tornado in Oklahoma.. My heart is broken #prayforoklahoma
Psy checked in with his Twitter followers on Sunday (May 19) after hearing a rumor he wanted to stress was not true. Psy is set to co-host and perform at the MuchMusic Video Awards on June 16th, while Demi will perform at the event. The Korean recording artist told fans:
Seems like there’s a terrible rumor that I said some negative things about Demi Lovato, which is #NotTrue!! I was really blessed listening to her singing at the Christmas in Washington last December. I am also so upset about this rumor too. I’ll find out where that rumor came from and gonna fix whatever it takes!! I look forward to seeing you in Canada Demi…
Miley Cyrus is reacting to messages that were hoping for her death on Twitter, telling her followers (@MileyCyrus) earlier today that supporting artists for their music rather than threatening rivals is the better way to go. Miley pointed out fans of Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez in the cautionary advice. The messages that likely prompted the concern:
Oh? (@iPraiseSwift): @MileyCyrus @katyperry I HOPE U BOTH GET CANCER AND DIE
(@lanadelreycu**): @MileyCyrus ugly dyke get cancer and die.
Luis Sdaewa (@LuisSdaewa): @MileyCyrus this world is full of sh** like you, please kill yourself ugly bitch
The pop singer and actress said in response:
Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus): Everyday someone with a Swift or Gomez in there name wishes terrible things upon me (death is popular) Please Smilers don’t ever think somehow you are supporting me by being hateful towards other artist. My fans make me proud by supporting my music & everything I do.
I’m sure these haters would make their idols much happier tweeting bout their music rather than wishing death upon their peers like psychos.
Btw im not saying Smilers can’t act cray cray too. #deaththreats #TOOOOFAR
But Miley’s plea seems to be having the opposite reaction, both from her haters and Miley’s fans ignoring her plea to not make similar threats and ratcheting up their frequency:
Kristen Simunovich (@xkristenn07): @MileyCyrus FU** THEM I WILL LITERALLY KILL THEM ALL
Stephanie (@FatStephanie): “@MileyCyrus: Btw im not saying Smilers can’t act cray cray too. #deaththreats #TOOOOFAR” I will kill u
Karma’s Revenge (@Natalia_Smiler): @mileycyrus I’m going to kill the next person who dares to disrespect you. #SelenaAndSelenatorsAreFinished.
Lana (@LanaDaiIy): @MileyCyrus go die
Boy Directioner (@freeasmydi**): @MileyCyrus I hope you die
Diego (@getn***dselena): @MileyCyrus hey slut die please :)
Cami Directioner (@HarryYLosOtros): @MileyCyrus DIE BITCH DIE FU**ING SLUT
Tina (@swaagjelena): @MileyCyrus DIE ;) your fans are the first who send terrible tweets to Selena, but u cant see that. Do not mention Selenators ANYMORE
Several pop artists checked in with their Twitter followers today to wish mothers a Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday (May 12), including some who are mothers themselves. Amongst them:
Britney Spears (@britneyspears): I’ve got the two cutest boys in the world! Hope y’all are having as nice of a #mothersday as I am! pic.twitter.com/rcKEqhh9Ea
Pia Toscano (@PiaToscano): Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mommy’s out there! Especially My beautiful mom, grandmother’s & Aunts & friends! Happy Mother’s Day to my mommy bulajane. Love you http://instagram.com/p/ZOMujfr8ej/
Kevin Jonas (@kevinjonas): Happy Mother’s Day!! To all you awesome moms out there!!
Starshell (@Starshell): A mother’s love is incomparable. Love to all of you who are mothers, Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Lucy Woodward (@lucywoodward): This amazing woman raised me! Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! xxxx http://fb.me/2pIQyDb7i
Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles): Happiest of happy Mother’s Day to you beautiful mamas out there. Thank you for everything. Xoxo
Enrique Iglesias (@enrique305): Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms (genetic or otherwise) who have raised a child! #happymothersday
Keisha Buchanan (@keisha_buchanan): Happy Mother’s Day international mama’s !!!
BC Jean (@BCJean): Happy Mother’s Day!!!! My Mom wears Ed Hardy- I can’t make fun of her today ?? #MothersDay #MyMomRocks http://instagram.com/p/ZOHaVCTYms/
Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson): Happy Mother’s Day to the most beautiful mum in the entire world. I love you unconditionally.
Alison Sudol (@AFineFrenzy): Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful, intelligent, incredibly organized, supportive and tender mother. I lucked out on the mommy lottery. And wishing all you other mums out there a warm and peaceful Mother’s Day with your littles (even if your littles are grown) xx
JoJo (@JoJoistheway): Happy Mother’s Day @DianaLevesque – I love you MADLY. Thank you for making me the weirdo I am. I love your toes to your ear lobes :)
Jessica Sutta (@IamJessicaSutta): Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mommy, Liz Sutta. Love you! Miss you! and will see you soon!!!
Jason Mraz (@jason_mraz): Happy Mother’s Day from The Thuperband. Thank u for birthing uth. http://instagram.com/p/ZODFVxBpzD/
Colbie Caillat (@ColbieCaillat): Happy Sunday! And happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers around the world…especially 2 my beautiful Momma!! http://twitpic.com/cq3x43
Austin Mahone (@AustinMahone): Good morning! Happy Mother’s Day!! Happy Mother’s Day to the #1 Mom in the world! @MicheleMahone You mean everything to me. I love you with all my heart. Hope ur day is amazing
Crystal Bowersox (@crystalbowersox): Happy Mother’s Day to my mama and every mama out there!!
Fergie (@Fergie): Happy Mother’s Day to my wonderful mommy Terri & all the strong mamas out there. http://instagram.com/p/ZN_YsYEDE_/ pic.twitter.com/LrntjNWTnp
Samantha Ronson (@samantharonson): Happy Mother’s Day to the best! http://instagram.com/p/ZN_cUQCzPv/
Dido (@didoofficial): Happy mothers day to all the mums who live where it’s mother’s day today! xxx
Greyson Chance (@greysonchance): Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!
Laura Jansen (@LauraJansen): Happy Mothers Day mom:) http://instagram.com/p/ZNSw7UrKsh/
Jonas Brothers (@JonasBrothers): Happy Mother’s Day to our mom @denisejonas and to all the mothers in our lives
Elizabeth & The Catapult (@thecatapult): Happy Mother’s Day to my ridiculously beautiful and loving momma! http://instagram.com/p/ZN0XCYCvI-/
Jennifer Love Hewitt (@TheReal_Jlh): Happy Mother’s Day to all those with us and those looking down on us from heaven. Nothing is better than a wonderful mother. I had the best.
Drew Seeley (@drewseeley): Happy mother’s day to all the incredible women out there who’ve loved us and helped shape who we are. Forever… http://fb.me/1U4lD9GRg
Vita Chambers (@VitaChambers): Special love to all mothers, all over the world. Happy Mother’s day.
Kat DeLuna (@KatDeLuna): Happy mother’s day to all the wonderful moms around the world!
Delta Goodrem (@DeltaGoodrem): My beautiful Mum @leagoodrem and I today.. ??Love you. Happy Mother’s Day xo http://instagram.com/p/ZNIdmWCWAb/
Rebecca Black (@MsRebeccaBlack): Happy Mother’s Day everyone!!!!!!
Carly Rae Jepsen (@carlyraejepsen): Happy Mother’s Day! Xox pic.twitter.com/L99V6I6bU7
Jessica Veronica (@Jessicaveronica): Happy Mother’s Day to the most beautiful, inspiring, giving and enchanting soul I could ever be… http://instagram.com/p/ZMjggriScC/
Laura Imbruglia (@LauraImbruglia): Happy Mother’s Day! Mums are the best! They do your hair and hold flannelette sheets under their arm… http://fb.me/MpbC261P
Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas): HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY from mari and i to our mom, maria! we love you SO much and thanx for all you do for @sidewalkangels!
Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale): Happy Mother’s Day to an amazing mom who is not only there for me but has always taught me to believe.… http://instagram.com/p/ZONdtEwaDC/
DEV (@DEVisHot): HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE RAD MOMS OUT THERE! <3 have a beautiful day
Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice): Happy Mother’s Day!! Post your own selfie w/ your mama :) #LoveUMom
Jennifer Lopez (@JLo): To all of you out there who know the infinite love of being a mama…God Bless You!! Have an amazing day! Its your day! :) #HAPPYMOTHERSDAY
Miranda Cosgrove (@MirandaCosgrove): Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing Moms out there! ( including mine :) )
Jason Castro (@jasoncastro): Happy Mothers Day! Moms rule. Don’t forget to give your mom the biggest hug if you have her close.
Nick Lachey (@NickSLachey): Happy Mother’s Day to every mom out there. Excited to see @VanessaLachey and celebrate her first. Also, big love to my mom @caterein
Christina Perri (@christinaperri): happy mothers day to my favorite woman in the world. she’s my hero and my best friend. http://instagram.com/p/ZOSAvaunVU/
Adam Lambert (@adamlambert): Happy Mothers Day!!
Kris Allen (@KrisAllen): Happy Mothers Day to all the amazing mothers around the world. Especially mine @allen_kimberly. And my mom to be @katyallen!
Katharine McPhee checked in with her Twitter followers (@KatharineMcPhee), responding to news that NBC had cancelled ‘SMASH’ after two seasons. The ‘American Idol’ alum starred in the musical drama as Karen Cartwright. McPhee thanked supporters of the show and talked about what she gained being a part of the series. The 29-year-old writes:
Thank you to everyone who watched Smash! Been an amazing ride. And thanks to @nbc for the opportunity to play a great gal such as Karen. So grateful
Yes… Smash is officially cancelled. So sorry to everyone who watched and loved it. Had an amazing time and made wonderful memories.
Ahhhh! Love you all! Your passion is so heartwarming! Life is about chapters and the relationships you make along the way. Next chapter! Exciting.
And I love this girl @meganhiltly soooooooo much! One of the many great things I gained!
Frankie Sandford checked in with her Twitter followers (@FrankieTheSats) moments ago, revealing that she is the second member of The Saturdays currently pregnant. Bandmate Rochelle Humes and husband Marvin Humes of JLS are expecting their first child soon, Una Healy and Ben Foden have a 1-year-old girl named Aoife, and now Frankie and fiance Wayne Bridge will soon be parents too. The 24-year-old writes:
Some big news from me today! Wayne and I are having a baby. We are both SO happy and can’t wait for his or hers arrival!
Frankie’s bandmates chimed in on the welcome news, tweeting:
Una Healy (@UnaTheSats): So happy and excited for our @FrankieTheSats and Wayne’s baby news!! X
Rochelle Humes (@RochelleTheSats): Big congratulations to @FrankieTheSats and Wayney. He did so well :-) and the ring is to die for in the flesh. Welcome to the wifey club xxx
Mollie King (?@MollieTheSats): Soooo unbelievably excited for @FrankieTheSats and Wayney! Bring on the baba! Sats Juniors is really coming together xxx
Jessie J checked in with her Twitter followers (@JessieJ) on Sunday, reacting to today’s London Marathon, the first major marathon since Monday’s terrorism marred Boston Marathon, where three people died and more than one hundred injured in twin bombings. The pop star, who still is having issues related to her broken foot sustained in 2011 while rehearsing at the Capital Radio Summertime Ball, writes:
I am so inspired by everyone who runs the marathon. The dedication and passion and to all of those raising money for a charity of their choice. Absolutely incredible, I hope one day my foot lets me do it. Good luck to everyone. My thoughts and love are with you x
Pop artists turned to Twitter to react to the news that 19 year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev of Cambridge, MA was apprehended on Friday following the Boston Marathon bombing and the death of his brother and co-conspirator in the terrorist plot, Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Among the messages celebrating the news and congratulating the law enforcement that brought Tsarnaev to justice:
GavinDeGraw (@GavinDeGraw): Got that LOSER !!! Great job to the Boston Police!!
Kris Allen (@KrisAllen): Came off stage to hear they got the 2nd suspect in the Boston bombings. Glad to hear that. Hopefully there is some peace for Boston tonight.
Kevin Jonas (@kevinjonas): I knew Boston was a tough town but this was other level! #bostonstrong great work everyone involved you were in our prayers
Blake Lewis (@BlakeLewis): So glad Boston has found there suspect. This week has been stressful and I’m blessed to be alive. Don’t take anything for granted and live!
Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff): WAY TO GO all law enforcement agencies aiding #Boston proud to be an American! Prayers and love for Boston
Ingrid Michaelson (@ingridmusic): I can not stop watching CNN even though no new info has come since the arrest. I can not stop.
Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson): Well I have been in the middle of nowhere hunting with Brandon and we came back to civilization and there is all this news about the Boston Marathon tragedy. What is happening to America? I don’t get it? It’s so upsetting. My thoughts and prayers go out to Boston and everyone affected by this tragedy. #letsgetridofthecrazypeople
Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul): THANK YOU Boston law enforcement and emergency services for your courage and unstoppable determination. #BostonStrong