Archive for August 25th, 2008
Demi Lovato Falls On Stage Twice In Chicago
Demi Lovato checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace on Monday (August 25), discussing her concert last night at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Chicago, where the ‘Camp Rock’ star took a tumble as she closed her set opening for the Jonas Brothers. Demi writes:
Today I’m in Pittsburgh, PA! And it’s my day [...]
Ida Maria: Katy Perry Song ‘Painful To Listen To’
‘I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked’ singer Ida Maria is blasting Katy Perry’s breakout single ‘I Kissed A Girl’, claiming her tune is fare more empowering to women. “I just think Katy Perry is wasting her time. ‘I Kissed A Girl’ is not a very sexy song,” the 24-year-old Norwegian rock artist [...]
No Paparazzi Interest In John Mayer After Breakup
A paparazzo tells Courtney Hazlett of The Scoop that John Mayer’s photo value has plummeted ever since his split from actress Jennifer Aniston. “He thinks he’s famous as Jen now,” the pap explained. “Last week he went to a party, tipped off the paps, and even had decoy cars at the ready when he was [...]
Does Britney Spears Degrade The Cheetos Brand?
Misty Harris of Canwest News Service profiled the difficulty some brands have when they receive an unwelcome celebrity endorsement, citing Britney Spears’ association with Cheetos as a prime example. “There isn’t an official association, and people recognize that,” says Melissa St. James, a leading expert on celebrity endorsement. “But it certainly could have a very [...]
Mellow Music Catches A Wave Without Radio Support
Elysa Gardner of USA Today profiled how several post-adolescent singer/songwriters have broken out without the help of radio airplay, such as Colbie Caillat, Marie Digby, Meiko, and Sara Bareilles. Instead, they have caught on thanks to their music being featured on television shows or virally via YouTube and MySpace. After her ‘Umbrella’ cover caught fire [...]
Christina Aguilera Congratulates New Dad Ricky Martin
UsMagazine.com caught up with Christina Aguilera on Saturday (August 23) at a party introducing Trump Tower Dubai in Los Angeles, where she spoke about her ‘Nobody Wants To Be Lonely’ collaborator Ricky Martin becoming a father. “Congratulations! It is the best thing you will ever do in your life,” Aguilera said. “I’m sure he is [...]
Guy Ritchie: No Fitter Bird Than Madonna
Gordon Smart of The Sun sat next to Guy Ritchie as he watched Madonna’s concert in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday night (August 23) at the Millennium Stadium, the first night of her Sticky & Sweet Tour. “This is my fourth tour. I went to almost every single show the last time round but I hadn’t [...]
Anastacia On Falling For Her Bodyguard & Lying About Her Age
Anastacia spoke with Fabulous Mag about her marriage to bodyguard Wayne Newton, and also came clean about her age. The American singer had been claiming to be 31 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, even though she was actually 35. “At that point I thought I really didn’t care that it was [...]
Charlotte Church: Cheryl Cole Has No Backbone
After failing to vote on pal Nikk Major’s performance on ‘The X Factor’, Cheryl Cole is coming under attack from Charlotte Church. “Cheryl proved she’s got no backbone,” Charlotte said of the Girls Aloud star. “‘X Factor’ needed someone with wit and grit but she couldn’t even give an honest answer to Nikk, let alone [...]
On TV: Missy Higgins, Katy Perry, Pussycat Dolls
Pop acts on television this week include:
Nick Lachey, who hosts ‘High School Musical: Get in the Picture’ (ABC) on Monday.
Missy Higgins, who performs on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ (NBC) on Thursday.
Lykke Li, who performs on ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ (NBC) on Thursday.
Katy Perry, Jesse McCartney and Pussycat Dolls, who all perform on [...]
