If you are in the music industry, then you know that the rap and hip hop game can be pretty hard. What could be a wonderful way to say "thank you" to the folks that helped pave the way for you? Rapper Busta Rhymes is showing everyone in the music industry a way. Read More »
Daniel Franzese officially came out of the closet through a letter to his Mean Girls character, Damian. Read More »
Lorde may be on top of the world right now with her smash hit, crossover hit "Royals," a successful debut album and critical praise from famous folks and regular music fans alike. After experiencing massive, seemingly overnight success over the last few months, the New Zealander took to her Tumblr to reflect on the last year of her life and her future as an artist in a personal post on the eve of her 17th birthday. Read More »
As has been well established by now, the Jonas Brothers have called it quits. Early last month, the "First Time" band abruptly cancelled their October tour due to a "deep rift" within the group. After that, Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas all remained silent for several weeks until they announced they were officially broken up via People magazine. The following day, the trio detailed the reasons for their split on Good Morning America, most of which concerned musical direction and creative control over the Jonas Brothers. Read More »
It's a big day for Britney fans! After weeks of anticipation, Britney Spears has released the cover art for her upcoming eighth studio album Britney Jean, announced the record's second single and penned a personal letter to fans. Read More »
Katy Perry is in some sweet, sticky trouble. The "Roar" singer, who is celebrating the release of her third studio album "Prism" today (Oct. 22) is under fire from consumer advocacy groups for her partnerships with Pepsi. Groups such as the Center for Science in the Public Interest and Health Happens here accused Perry of promoting an unhealthy lifestyle to her legions of young, dedicated fans. Read More »
Sinead O'Connor really wants an apology from Miley Cyrus. The "Nothing Compares 2 U" singer has written a fifth open letter to the "Wrecking Ball" diva following comments Cyrus made about O'Connor's mental health and the troubled actress Amanda Bynes on Twitter. Read More »
The Miley Cyrus, Sinead O'Connor drama is the feud that refuses to die. Yesterday (Oct. 7), Cyrus appeared on "The Today Show" to promote her new album, "Bangerz," and she addressed the spat. Following those comments, wherein she referred to O'Connor as "crazy," the "Nothing Compares 2 U" singer wrote Cyrus a fourth open letter regarding Cyrus' handling of those with mental health issues, including herself and Amanda Bynes. Read More »
Nobody tells Miley Cyrus what to do, and that includes one of the people she draws influence from, Sinead O'Connor. Today (Oct. 2) on her blog, O'Connor posted an open letter to Cyrus about her recent exploits, which include twerking on screen and making controversial, naked music videos. In the open letter, O'Connor wrote that she was inspired to warn Cyrus after she had received numerous phone calls because Cyrus said O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U" music video inspired her. Read More »
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Miley Cyrus reveals that Sinead O'Connor's hit 1990 song "Nothing Compares 2 U" inspired the sexy new music video for "Wrecking Ball." In response, the Irish singer/songwriter penned an emotional letter to the infamous twerker, claiming that she's currently being "prostituted" by the music industry. Speaking as a loving yet concerned "mother," O'Connor advises 20-year-old Cyrus to stop being "exploited" for her sex appeal. Instead, she should focus on developing her pure artistic talents. Read the emotionally-charged open letter here. Read More »
Lauryn Hill had an up close and personal brush with the US Justice System earlier this year. The woman who was narrowly saved from a tax evasion fine (but still sentenced to jail time) decided to take this experience and, in true Hill fashion, twist it in order to drop some knowledge on us. The "Doo Wop" singer tore into institutionalized racism in an open letter on her tumblr. Read More »
Jay-Z and Beyoncé's fifth year wedding anniversary trip to Cuba brought negative attention to couple as Republicans blasted the power couple for visiting the communist country. Jay-Z responded with even more controversy is his "Open Letter," song. Now President Obama had the final say on the issue on the Today Show, reminding the nation that "we've got better things to do to." Read More »