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Billboard Music Awards: The sex factor

Julie Sprankles — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:18:00 -0700

Clearly, the 2013 Billboard Music Awards didn’t share the same modest guidelines outlined in the Grammys dress code dossier. Quite to the contrary, it looks as though there may have been a memo in circulation encouraging ensembles and performances with hyper sex appeal. Just check out these overtly sexy aspects.

The 6 craziest moments at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Meagan Morris — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:52:00 -0700

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards was full of crazy performances — and even crazier speeches when the winners accepted their trophies. These six moments had us sitting on the edge of our seat.

Fun facts about the Billboard Music Award nominees

Julie Sprankles — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700

It's no surprise that the artists up for Billboard awards are great musicians, but here are a few fun tidbits you may not know about this year's talented crop of nominees.

American Idol: Is Nicki Minaj out too?

Krystal Clark — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:35:00 -0700

American Idol's most controversial judge may be leaving the show. Several reports claim Nicki Minaj is out after one season. She's following in the footsteps of Randy Jackson, who also stepped down.

Instagram account of the week: Photos of Ryan Seacrest

Julie Sprankles — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:53:00 -0700

Heard of Instagram’s new Photos for You? If you need an example of how the photo-tagging feature works, just look to your favorite celebs. This week, we rounded up a few of our fave examples courtesy of @RyanSeacrest.

Which 4 celebs could save American Idol?

Kat Hobza — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:19:00 -0700

Remember when American Idol was incredible? The early seasons when you cleared your schedule, ordered pizza, grabbed a six-pack, and settled in because you didn’t want to wait to replay it on your DVR? With rumors of all four judges getting axed, we suggest the four people who could save American Idol…

Did Mariah Carey threaten to leave American Idol?

Kristyn Burtt — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:18:00 -0700

Rumors persist on the set of American Idol as the latest story has Mariah Carey leaving before the season is even over. Her feud with Nicki Minaj reaches new heights.

Anne Hathaway's blonde locks (and other fierce celeb 'dos)

Deirdre Kaye — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:32:00 -0700

These celebrities know how to rock some fierce hair. Check out some of these new celeb 'dos.

Nicki Minaj's anti-Mariah Carey Twitter rant

Deirdre Kaye — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:05:00 -0700

Can't we all just get along?

Casting news: Johnny Depp to go Into the Woods

Justine Browning — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:19:00 -0700

From in-demand film vets to American Idol judges, this week marked some exciting new casting announcements.

Nicki Minaj to assist Cameron Diaz in The Other Woman

Krystal Clark — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:39:00 -0700

Nicki Minaj is lending a hand to The Other Woman. The rapper-actress has signed on to star in the Nick Cassavetes–directed comedy. She joins Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and supermodel Kate Upton.

Happy b-day, Mariah Carey! Steamiest pics through the years

Julie Sprankles — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0700

Pop icon Mariah Carey celebrates her 43rd birthday today and, sista, she looks better than ever. Of course, the sexy songbird has never been shy about showing off her curves. Hey, we say if you've got it, flaunt it!

Nicki Minaj shows up late for live Idol final

Joyce Slaton — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:03:00 -0700

The singer shows up late for live taping of American Idol and blames her tardiness on traffic while her co-hosts fume.

Nicki Minaj flaunts massive cleavage on Elle cover

Sara McGinnis — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:47:00 -0700

Nicki Minaj is making minimal look majorly hot on the latest cover of Elle magazine! Forgoing the crazy wigs and bold makeup, the singer posed for the camera by showing off her massive cleavage in a black leather suit.

Nicki Minaj on plastic surgery: "It's makeup, people."

Kristyn Burtt — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:46:00 -0800

Nicki Minaj sets the record straight about makeup, plastic surgery and who would win an American Idol judge sing-off in a new interview with Extra.

The Keith Urban interview: Why he's our Australian idol

Kat Hobza — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:48:00 -0800

When there’s an opening on the American Idol judge’s panel, why don’t they get an average Joe to represent the rest of us? We’re the ones who buy the music. Three music industry insiders and one regular guy. With Keith Urban, we get both. He’s an acclaimed music legend with an undeniable realness about him. Here, he gives us an inside peek at being a judge, what a morning with the fam is like, and answers if he and “Nic” will ever do a duet…

Nicki Minaj on Idol: We're required to hurt people's feelings

Jaclyn Brandt — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:43:00 -0800

The show is in Las Vegas right now, but the judges are having a hard time letting anyone go. Nicki Minaj doesn't want to be the mean one, but knows it's part of her job.

Tina Fey hints at Mean Girls musical with Mariah Carey

Kat Robinson — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:16:00 -0800

Tina Fey sparks Mean Girls musical rumors, says Paramount is onboard to bring Mean Girls to Broadway.

Nicki Minaj says she's not cray-cray, goes on American Idol and proves she is

Kat Hobza — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:36:00 -0800

In an interview with Ellen, Nicki launched into a convoluted explanation about overcompensating because she had heard, and later felt, that Mariah Carey didn’t like her. So someone doesn’t like you, and you act like a nut-job so they really won’t like you? Nicki’s explanation and her behavior are cray-cray. May it please the court…

Can American Idol compete against copycat talent shows?

Kat Hobza — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:30:00 -0800

American Idol did it first, and it did it the best. Since its inception, knockoff programs such as The X Factor, America’s Got Talent, and The Voice have cropped up, hoping to steal the supreme ruler’s crown. With its panel of new judges, can Idol compete? Wednesday night’s Season 12 premiere may have given us a few hints about the show’s longevity… or lack thereof…

Nicki Minaj insists she's not a crazy psycho

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:33:00 -0800

Nicki Minaj wants fans to know she is not a psycho, and that her feud with Mariah Carey is not quite as unprovoked as the "Butterfly" diva would have the public believe.