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In the Old Sears Building: Changing How Television Works – Mission …

March 28th, 2011

Mission-based Coincident TV is a software company building interactive elements for television shows like Glee whole series and programs like the MTV Music Awards. CEO David Kaiser (center) leads the 20-person company, which includes vice president …
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Rebecca Black’s "Friday" Goes Viral, Grabs 7 Million Views (But for All the Wrong Reasons)

March 16th, 2011

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Thirteen-year-old Rebecca Black should be enjoying the kind of Web success most independent artists can only dream of. Just days after posting her music video for the song “Friday,” the clip had logged more than 7 million hits.

But for the teen, the popularity is turning into a nightmare. Black’s “Friday” has drawn scathing reviews from the music industry…


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Taylor Swift Announces New Album Title, Release Date

July 21st, 2010



Following an incredible 2009, Taylor Swift took some time off.

But the singer is ready to take the music world by storm again, and has announced details for her upcoming album:

  • It will be titled “Speak Now.”
  • It will be released on October 25.

Why that title? Swift answer the question in a live Web chat today, telling fans it “pertains to the album as a concept, and as an entire theme of the record, more than I can even tell you.”

A THG Favorite

Taylor added that she’s been penning singles for the album since “Fearless” came out in 2008.

She said. “Thankfully, in the past two years I’ve experienced a lot of things that I’ve been dying to write about. A lot of things that I’ve wanted to say in the moment that I didn’t… Track by track, each song is a different confession to a different person.”

The first song off the CD will hit the radio in mid-August. Titled “Mine,” Swift says it’s about “my tendency to run from love. It’s a recent tendency. Every example of love in my life has ended in goodbye. The song is about finding the exception to that.”

We’re just sad that exception didn’t include Taylor Lautner.

** In other upcoming album news, David Archuleta has already revealed the released date for his next CD.

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Crystal Bowersox Signs Record Deal

June 23rd, 2010



Here’s to hoping Crystal Bowersox has the same success as last year’s American Idol runner-up, Adam Lambert.

Earlier this week, the unique, talented singer signed her first professional deal with 19 Recordings/Jive Records. Look for her to release a blues/folk/rock album later this year.

“I’m really grateful to be given this opportunity to make an album and let people hear my music, and I’m looking forward to working with all of the folks at 19/Jive,” said Bowersox, who lost to Lee DeWyze on the season nine finale.

Fans can see Crystal, Lee and company in concert this summer, as the American Idol tour kicks off its 49-date run July 1 in Detroit.

Shining Down

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Miley Cyrus: A Colossal Disappointment

June 8th, 2010



Over the past couple weeks, THG has been harsher than usual when it comes to Miley Cyrus. We’ve referred to her scantily-clad European performances as pathetic and desperate.

To their credit, Miley fans have stuck up for their gal. They’ve argued that she isn’t acting any differently than past artists who have wanted to reach an older audience by shedding their clothing or grinding with girls.

So, why has THG singled out Cyrus in such a manner? Simply put: because she’s wasted an opportunity to be a different kind of role model to young women around the world.

The second we met Britney Spears as a professional singer, she was wearing a Catholic schoolgirl’s outfit and singing about sex. She made it clear from day one that she was a provocative artist, one whose lack of true singing ability meant she’d be relying on raunchy acts to remain relevant.

It’s similar for Lady GaGa. She’s openly admitted that she was a floundering artist until she came up with a unique name and look.

Miley Performance

But Miley is different. Thanks to Hannah Montana, she already has an established fan base of millions. Unlike Britney and GaGa, there’s no need for Cyrus to shock and scintillate in order to make headlines and sell albums.

That’s what makes this transformation so disappointing. This is a Nashville resident that says she hates pop music. She had an opportunity to sing the kind of songs she actually likes, taking her extremely loyal followers along for the ride. They’ll follow her anywhere, so why not take them down an original, creative path, as opposed to this lame, redundant schtick?

In Billboard, Miley says she’s “grown up a lot,” but wouldn’t that have been the grown-up thing to do? To have branched out and actually been her own woman, tackling the kind of singles she claims to believe in?

Instead, Miley Cyrus has become just another generic, booty-shaking, scantily-clad, same-sex kissing act.

Miley’s fans defend her by saying to “leave her alone” because she’s “only 17.” But do these people even listen to the artist herself?

Cyrus has gone to great lengths to talk about her maturity and how profound her music is. She even refers to it as art.

Putting aside how incredibly pompous she often sounds when she makes these statements, Miley clearly has a message when giving interviews and (especially) when wearing certain outfits: I’m not only 17!

It’s obvious that Miley would be more offended than anyone when compared to an average teenager. She sees herself as A LOT more than that.

Limo Riding

In the interest of full disclosure, I have a little sister and I was hoping to see Miley as a lot more than that, too. My sister grew up worshiping Hannah Montana. Her room is still adorned with Miley posters.

So, what exactly am I supposed to tell her when she asks why Cyrus “got to first base” with another dancer last week? Should I sit my sister down and explain it was all just a marketing ploy, and, see, Miley didn’t actually kiss the girl because that technicality gave her the chance to jump online and thumb her nose at those that dared to accuse her of such an act?

It’s depressing that I need to even consider this question. When making her career transformation, Miley had a choice: Be like Taylor Swift or be like Britney. She chose the latter and that’s where my disappointment stems from.

I have a feeling many Miley defenders may even join me in the near future. After all, look where Britney is now. If that’s Miley in a few years, I’ll try my hardest not to say “I told you so.”

Read more here:
http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/06/miley-cyrus-a-colossal-disappointment/

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Miley Cyrus Hates on Glee

June 1st, 2010



In a recent interview with Billboard, Miley Cyrus made it clear she loves her own music.

But the singer also opened up about something she hates, in a rambling, nonsensical way. Asked about the Fox smash Glee, Miley said:

“Honestly, musicals? I just can’t. What if this was real life and I was just walking down the street on Rodeo Drive and all of a sudden I just burst into song about how much I love shoes?”

She then paused, laughed and patted herself on the back, saying: “It would get you hits on YouTube.”

Ah, classic Miley: not giving credit to another musical sensation, and also pointing out just how popular she is with that YouTube comment.

Cyrus in Concert

Someone should probably tells Cyrus that maybe she “can’t” handle musicals, but over 13 million people can. They tune in to Glee each week.

So, is there any musician out there Miley does respect? Lady Gaga, she says.

“Unlike a lot of artists, all her music does mean something personally.”

Do you wanna tell Miley that Gaga recently said it was a dream come true to have her songs covered by Glee? Or should we relay that message instead?

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http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/06/miley-cyrus-hates-on-glee/

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Justin Bieber Transcends Race

May 20th, 2010



Hmmm… maybe Justin Bieber is right for Kim Kardashian after all.

Consider: The young artist has been nominated for a Black Entertainment Television Award. Does anyone else see something wrong with that statement?

Bieber earned a nod in the Best New Artist category, joining Nicki Minaj, B.o.B., Young Money and Melanie Fiona. There’s something that separates Justin from those four. We just can’t put our finger on it…

Quasi Black Musician

Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials, said of the nomination:

“Bieber has crossed the color boundaries the same way that hip-hop has crossed the boundaries the other way for a number of years. He’s had rhythm in his music. He makes the type of music our audience likes.”

Yes, Mr. Hill just compared Justin Bieber to just transformative artists as Diddy and Snoop Dogg. We can’t sit by and let this comparison stand! We mean, come on!

Those artists did NOT have Justin’s hair.

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Miley Cyrus Video: Actually Safe for Work!

May 14th, 2010



This just in: Miley Cyrus doesn’t only lap dance on tape!

On the heels of her controversial video with Adam Shankman, Cyrus has filmed a a new promo for the 2010 Much Music Video Awards.

They air on June 20 and will feature performances by Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Miley herself.

Much Music Video Awards Hype

We’ve also uncovered a few shots of Cyrus taken during the filming of this video. Again, they aren’t as racy as past pictures of the 17-year old singer, but they’ll have to suffice…

Miley Goes Black and White

Backstage with MileySo Smiley Miley

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Miley Cyrus REALLY Can’t Be Tamed

May 4th, 2010



Miley Cyrus has left Hannah Montana behind.

In case that wasn’t obvious by the singer’s choice to exit the Disney Channel show this year, Cyrus makes it abundantly clear in her music video for “Can’t Be Tamed.”

While the full video won’t be premiere for 24 hours - return to THG tomorrow night after 7 p.m. for its online debut! - E! News has released a few images from it.

Read the racy lyrics to the single NOW and then prepare for your jaw to drop when you enlarge the following photos. Look out, Britney, Christina and Lady Gaga: Miley is on the prowl!

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Racy MileyThe New Miley

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Ricky Martin, Other Latin Celebs Agree: Arizona Sucks!

April 30th, 2010



If you’re a legal immigrant in Arizona, walking down the street with your child, you may now get detained by the police solely based on the color of your skin.

While it seems incomprehensible that such a law could be passed in the United States, it’s a sad fact. It’s also one that Shakira spoke out against yesterday and then actually headed down to Phoenix to discuss in person with the mayor and other locals.

Turns out, she isn’t the only celebrity (or American with a conscience) to object to this law. At last night’s Billboard Latin Music Awards, Ricky Martin said the ruling “makes no sense” and then went off on inequality in general:

“You are not alone. We are with you. Put a stop to discrimination. Put a stop to hate. Put a stop to racism… Long live love, long live peace.”

The singer himself came out of the (obvious) closet last month.

Ricky Martin Picture

A few others on hand also chimed in on the issue.

Said Latin Artist of the Year winner, Larry Hernandez: “It’s regrettable that they are discriminating against for the simple fact of looking Latino. It’s not fair. We have to say no to that law.”

Meanwhile, at a Phoenix press conference, Arizona native Linda Ronstadt stated: “Mexican-Americans are not going to take this lying down.”

It’s a contentious issue, one many Americans don’t understand: this is racial profiling at its worst. Imagine if all African-Americans were detained and searched simply because there are more blacks in the system on drug charges than whites. It’s the same idea.

Sound off with your thoughts now!

Read more here:
http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/04/ricky-martin-other-latin-celebs-agree-arizona-sucks/

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