The Veronicas appeared on Billboard Presents, where Brisbane twins Lisa and Jess Origliasso talked about the story behind the duo’s stage name and getting Archie Comics to sign off, how they plan on succeeding in America, designing a fashion line with Target, and how they transition from being famous in Australia to being relatively unknown in Los Angeles. Watch the clip, featuring portions of their ‘This Love’ and ‘Untouched’ acoustic performances, below.
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Andy Hilfiger, the brother of famous fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, and founder of J. Lo’s Sweetface fashion line has just released a new album and he’s brought his friends along for the ride.
The album features Andy as well as a number of guest performers, including Kat DeLuna, Doug E. Fresh, Peter Wolf, Michael Fredo, and Richie Rich, known for his own fashion line, Heatherette.
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Katy Perry tells Steppin’ Out magazine her dream lesbian kiss would be with 15-year-old Miley Cyrus. “She’s the lucky girl,” Perry said of the ‘Hannah Montana’ star. “It’s cool to hear through the grapevine that Miley Cyrus has my song as her ring tone.” Perry, 23, could have her moment with Cyrus when she appears at the Teen Choice Awards next month, which Miley is hosting. “Maybe we’ll have another Britney-Madonna moment on stage,” Perry joked. “How hilarious would that be? Although I don’t think it would help her career. However, it would definitely help mine!”
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the government is asking U.S. District Judge G. Kendall Sharp to order Lou Pearlman to pay back $424.4 million at a restitution hearing set for Wednesday. The numbers include $193.8 million from 1,653 account holders in the Employee Investment Savings Account program, $103.8 million in losses from 453 investment account holders who bought stock in Transcontinental Airlines Travel Services (which was essentially a bogus air carrier), and $126.7 million lent by 10 financial institutions around the country to the boy band impresario or his companies. Read more.
Upcoming international pop star, Melissa Otero, is proud to announce her inclusion within MTV On The Rise for her fans to have the opportunity to show continuing support.
Everybody is always wondering who the next rising pop star is and who is going to take over the scene. Well watch out Kelly Clarkson, because Melissa Otero is on the rise, well MTV On The Rise. Melissa Otero has been working with top producers to continue her efforts of delivering flawless, tender, and expressive music that her fans can truly relate to.
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MTV Buzzworthy caught up with Lisa and Jessica Origliasso of The Veronicas, where the Brisbane twins talke about how with ‘Hook Me Up’ being a big hit in Australia, what are they expecting fur its U.S. release. “In Australia, our first album went four-times platinum,” Jess said. “It was massive. We didn’t have expectations, I guess, for the second record, even over there. It was a little bit of a different sound, it was a little bit of a risk. We’re just really lucky that Australian fans loved it, and it actually grasped an even bigger fanbase than the first album.” Proving the twins share the same brain, Jess added, I guess over here we just want to get our music out there and hope that people…”, prompting Lisa to finish for her with, “Can relate to it and get something from it.” Read more.
Goldfrapp appeared at the latest in World Cafe’s ‘Lillywhite Sessions’ series from Avatar Studios. Listen to a replay of the show aired Wednesday (July 9), featuring performances of ‘A&E’, ‘Road to Somewhere’, and ‘Eat Yourself’, as well as a discussion with host David Dye, via NPR.org below.
Ryan Cabrera checked in with an audio clip after wrapping up his tour in New Mexico. The Papa Joe artist asked fans to get ready to request his new single ‘Enemies’ and promised to post more pictures from his tour. Listen to the brief clip below.
The Guardian’s Elizabeth Day caught up with Geri Halliwell in an interview promoting the former Spice Girls star’s new children’s book ‘Ugenia Lavender and the Burning Pants’. “My daughter Bluebell is a cheeky monkey,” the 35-year-old said. “What I like about her is that she’s really confident. She says to my mum: ‘That’s not lilac, that’s purple.’ She’s only two.”
Geri also spoke about a dream she had about Michael Jackson the previous night. “I dreamt I was handing him a baby in a bag,” Geri explained, “and then I thought: ‘What am I doing? I’ve seen what he does with babies. He dangles them over balconies.’ I’ve never met Michael Jackson. I’m glad, because I think I’d stare too much.” Read more.
Madonna released a statement to People magazine, denying that she is divorcing Guy Ritchie or having an affair with married New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, as his estranged wife Cynthia has alleged. “My husband and I are not planning on getting a divorce,” the Material Girl stated. “I know Alex Rodriguez through Guy Oseary, who manages both of us. I brought my kids to a Yankee game. I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez. I have nothing to do with the state of his marriage or what spiritual path he may choose to study.” Read more.