Jesse McCartney Messes Up National Anthem Before NASCAR Fontana Race

just performed ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Fontana, California, but the pop singer missed a verse (or two) and was off-key during the disappointing national anthem rendition. Jesse had told fans prior to the performance on his Twitter (@jessemcCartney):

On my way to Auto Club Spdwy for NASCAR. Getting ready to sing the National Anthem. 12pm PST on ABC.

First Nascar race! Singin’ the Anthem today! I’ll be the guy with yellow earplugs! LOUD!!!!

The situation is generating some buzz on Twitter, with opinions ranging from “epic fail”, “moron” and “idiot”.

Update: TMZ has the video.

Update II: Jesse had this to say on his Twitter:

Here At the Nascar race! So much fun! Can’t believe I forgot the words to the Anthem! I’ve performed it 100 times. Bad Nerves today I guess

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Jesse McCartney ‘Body Language’ Video Ft. T-Pain

is out with the music video to his new single ‘Body Language’, featuring T-Pain, off the American pop singer/actor’s album ‘Departure: Recharged’, out now on Hollywood Records. Watch it via MySpace below.

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Stars Celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 91st Birthday

, Wyclef Jean, Josh Groban, Billie Jean King, and Alfre Woodard were just a handful of the celebrities who appeared at a special tribute concert for Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday. Asked what Nelson’s message sends to the youth of today, Jesse responded, “I think the main message is to make an imprint. You know, he put 67 years in, if you put 67 minutes in, a little over an hour of charity work. You know, taking a step forward and trying to change the globe, whether it’s a charity, some sort of organization that deals with kinds – that’s my thing – we could really make the word a better place. It doesn’t take that much.” Watch the red carpet highlights below.

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Jesse McCartney ‘Body Language’ Ft. T-Pain

checked in with fans on his MySpace on Tuesday (July 7), talking about the T-Pain remix of ‘Body Language’, a track off the pop singer’s album ‘Departure: Recharged’. McCartney writes:

Hi everyone! The response to the T-Pain remix has been awesome, and we wanted to give everyone a chance to share this new track on your MySpace, Twitter, etc. pages. The widget below is available for everyone to grab (click SHARE to get code), repost, tweet, etc. We appreciate you helping us spread the good word about the song…all the best…xxxoo ;-)

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Jesse McCartney Discusses ‘Departure: Recharged’, Promo Grind

sat down with OK! Magazine for an interview, where he talked about the decision to do an update of his album ‘Departure’, the grind of promotion, and what he does to stay sane on the road. “I usually bring my own pillow and different seasons of ‘Dexter’ and ‘Six Feet Under’,” he explained, adding that he listens to musicians like Adele and . “Only because I grew up listening to [Mayer] and I jammed with him in Australia. We ripped through an entire minibar of snacks and drinks and played guitar for two hours straight in his room.” Watch the interview via YouTube below.

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Jesse McCartney Leaving The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

was videotaped hiding his face in the back seat of an SUV as the singer/actor left the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood on Sunday (May 31). Vulturous paparazzi upset they couldn’t get a money shot told Jesse, “We know you’re in there. We see you.” Watch Hollywood.tv footage below.

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Jesse McCartney Backstage At Z100′s Zootopia 2009

talked to J-14 before he took the stage at Z100′s Zootopia 2009. Jesse said one of his favorite memories when he was 14-years-old was opening for Britney Spears. Watch via YouTube below.

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Jesse McCartney Visits CosmoGirl Confessional

stopped by the CosmoGirl Confessional, where the actor/pop star talked about his new album ‘Departure’, the story behind the CD title, what he’s learned about being single, how some of the material on ‘Departure’ is autobiographical, being nervous about the reaction to the disc’s first single. Watch the clip, probably taped spring 2008, via YouTube below.

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On TV: Natasha Bedingfield, John Mayer, Jesse McCartney

Pop acts on television this week include:

Scott MacIntyre, who visits ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ (ABC) on Monday.

, who performs on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ (Syndicated) on Tuesday.

‘American Idol’ has a songs of the cinema theme for the week on FOX, with mentor Quentin Tarantino and a results show (taped) performance of ‘The Climb’ by .

, who performs with Chris Botti on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ (NBC) on Wednesday.

Demi Lovato, who performs on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ (Syndicated) on Wednesday.

Lykke Li, who performs on ‘Last Call with Carson Daly’ (NBC) on Thursday.

, who performs with Ludacris on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ (Syndicated) on Thursday.

Pussycat Dolls, who perform on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ (Syndicated) on Friday.

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On TV: Jesse McCartney, Hilary Duff, Miley Cyrus

Pop acts on television this coming week include:

Nick Lachey, who visits ‘The Tyra Banks Show’ (Syndicated) on Monday.

Megan Joy, who visits ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ (ABC) on Monday.

, who continues his multi-episode stint on ‘Greek’ (ABC Family) on Monday and visits ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Tuesday.

‘American Idol’ features songs from the year the remaining eight finalists were born on Tuesday and Wednesday on FOX.

, who is interviewed on ‘Good Morning America’ (ABC) on Tuesday and performings on the morning show the next day, appearing next on ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Thursday, and ‘Rachael Ray’ and ‘The Tyra Banks Show’ (Syndicated) on Friday.

Clay Aiken, who appears on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ (CW) on Wednesday.

Mariah Carey, who visits ‘Rachael Ray’ (Syndicated) on Wednesday.

Katharine McPhee, who guest stars on ‘CSI: NY’ (CBS) on Wednesday.

, who guest stars on ‘Ghost Whisperer’ (CBS) on Friday.

Annie Lennox, who visits ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ (ABC) on Friday.

Jordin Sparks, who appears on ‘Talkshow With Spike Feresten’ (FOX) on Saturday.

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