Monthly Archives: January 2010

Michael Jackson’s Kids Get Allowance Increase

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Vanessa Baker

Michael Jackson’s three children, Prince, Paris and Blanket, have had their allowance for living expenses increased, reports TMZ. The three were receiving a total of $60,000 a month before. It is not reported how much they are going to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop | Tagged allowance, Blanket Jackson, michael jackson, Paris Jackson, Prince Jackson | 2 Comments

The Lovely Bones Interview

Posted on January 15, 2010 by @jordans_life

Saoirse Ronan “Susie” and Rose McIver “Lindsay” from The Lovely Bones talk to Jordan about working with the all star cast, and adapting the book to a movie.

Posted in Entertainment, Interviews | Tagged interview, Lindsay, Movie, Peter Jackson, Rose McIver, Saoirse Ronan, the lovely bones, Versus | Leave a comment

Clay Aiken’s Next Album

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Vanessa Baker

Clay Aiken’s next album with Decca Records will be released this summer, reports Perez Hilton. The album will include the American Idol runner-up’s taken on romantic classics “Moon River,” “What Kind of Fool Am I,” “Mack the Knife,” and “Can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop | Tagged album, american idol, clay aiken | 3 Comments

American Idol Creator Concerned Simon Cowell Will Steal Ratings

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Vanessa Baker

Simon Fuller, the creator of American Idol, wrote a letter announcing judge Simon Cowell’s departure from the show, reports TMZ. Fuller congratulated Cowell on his show, The X-Factor, but said it is “in the same vein as Idol.” It sounds like Fuller … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged american idol, ratings, Simon Cowell, Simon Fuller, The X Factor | 1 Comment

George Clooney Wants Twilight Stars for Telethon

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Vanessa Baker

George Clooney is holding a telethon Jan. 22 to raise disaster relief funds for those affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti, reports E! News. Sources say organizers are planning to ask Twilightstars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged fundraiser, George Clooney, Haiti, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, telethon, Twilight | Leave a comment

Singer-Songwriter Bobby Charles Dies

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Vanessa Baker

Singer-songwriter Bobby Charles died in his home Thursday, reports CBC. He had suffered from diabetes and was in remission from kidney cancer. He was 71. The Louisiana native wrote for several acts including Fats Domino, Billy Haley and the Comets … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop | Tagged Billy Haley and the Comets, Bobby Charles, Dr. John, Fats Domino, Joe Cocker, rip | Leave a comment

Leonardo DiCaprio Likes Jersey Shore

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Vanessa Baker

Leonardo DiCaprio told the stars of MTV reality show Jersey Shore that he’s a fan of the series, which follows the lives of eight young adults of Italian-American descent as they live together in a house in New Jersey, reports … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged fan, Jersey Shore, leonardo dicaprio, mtv, Vinny Guadagnino | Leave a comment

President Obama Has Faith in Tiger Woods

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Vanessa Baker

United States President Barack Obama said he believes alleged sex addict Tiger Woods can recover from his addiction. “I don’t want to comment on his personal relationship with his wife and family, but I’m a strong believer that anybody can … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged Barack Obama, Faith, Sex Addiction, Tiger Woods | 1 Comment

Lady Gaga Cancels Concert

Posted on January 14, 2010 by andPOP Staff

Lady Gaga has disappointed fans this evening at Purdue University. Gaga was set to perform tonight but cancelled at the last minute due to “illness.” TMZ reports that Purdue EMTs tried to tend to Gaga, but they were sent away. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop | Tagged cancel, illness, Lady GaGa, Purdue University, show | 1 Comment

Neil Peart’s Rendition of ‘The Hockey Theme’ Debuts

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Blake Dillon

Legendary Rush drummer, Neil Peart, recorded a new rock version of ‘The Hockey Theme” last month. His rendition of the song made its television debut Thursday night on TSN, kicking off the Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs game. The new track … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music, Rock, Television | Tagged CBC, Hockey Night In Canada, Neil Peart, Rush, The Hockey Theme, TSN | Leave a comment

Conan O’Brien is out, Jay Leno is in

Posted on January 14, 2010 by andPOP Staff

Conan we all were rooting for you, but it doesn’t look like you are going to pull through. Although your ratings were up this past week (possibly because of the media hype) NBC is siding with Jay Leno. Jay Leno … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged 11:35, Conan O\'Brien, Fired, Jay Leno, nbc, The Tonight Show, time slot | 1 Comment

Jay Reatard Found Dead – Summary

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Blake Dillon

Garage-punk king Jay Reatard (born Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr.) was found dead on Wednesday in his Memphis home. The 29-year-old burst onto the music scene at the young age of 15. Rumors of his death ran rampant Wednesday morning, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Rock | Tagged Dead, Goner Record, Jay Reatard, Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr, Memphis, punk, The Reatards | Leave a comment

Hannah Montana Bids Farewell

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Blake Dillon

What a sad day for Hannah Montana fans (and happy day for Hannah Montana) The infamous blonde wing and cowboy boots are being hung up. Perhaps for good. After about a year of speculation, a Disney representative confirmed that the Hannah … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged cancelled, disney, end, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, show | Leave a comment

Fifth Indiana Jones Film in the Works

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Blake Dillon

Harrison Ford is ready. Despite being 67 years of age, he holds high hopes that he will, once again, take to the screen as the lovable, adventuring archaeologist known as Indiana Jones. According to MTV, Ford stated that he is … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged fifth, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, Movie | 1 Comment

Teddy Pendergrass Dies

Posted on January 14, 2010 by andPOP Staff

Remember the songs “Close the Door” and “Love T.K.O.”? Well they were written by an amazing soul singer named Teddy Pendergrass, one of the major R&B singers during the 1970′s. Pendergrass died Wednesday after surgery 8 months ago for colon … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop, R&B | Tagged Close the door, colon cancer, Dead, Love T.K.O., Philadelphia, Teddy Pendergrass | Leave a comment

Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donates $1 Million to Haiti Relief

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Blake Dillon

After the tragic earthquake that struck Haiti yesterday, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have announced that they have donated $1 million towards relief in Haiti. According to MuchMusic.com, The Jolie-Pitt Foundation, as the couple identifies themselves, made the donation towards Doctors … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged Angelina Jolie, brad pitt, donation, earthquake, Haiti, Jolie-Pitt Foundation | Leave a comment

Heidi and Spencer Pratt Kidnapping

Posted on January 14, 2010 by andPOP Staff

Initial reports a few hours ago suggested that there had been a possible kidnapping at the house of reality TV stars Heidi and Spencer Pratt. A phone call was placed to 911 that an individual was seen storming the Pratt … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged 9/11, Heidi Pratt, kidnapping, LAPD, montag, pillowcase, residence, Spencer Pratt | 1 Comment

Outer Panel Haven 23

Posted on January 13, 2010 by sarge-ak47

Oh how I loved the holidays! Yes! I am back! Long overdue I suppose but better late than never. So what has been happening? Well the gaming department at andpop is now a bit lonely since our Editor in Chief … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaming, Outer Panel Haven | Tagged Conan O Brien, Jay Leno, nbc, Outer Panel Haven | Leave a comment

Beyonce Taking a Break

Posted on January 13, 2010 by andPOP Staff

Beyonce is taking a little break reports USA Today. After an amazing 2009 in which she performed at President Obama’s inauguration, collaborated with Alicia Keys, an amazing tour and other notable events, Beyonce has said she needs some R&R. After … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop, R&B | Tagged 2010, beyonce, break, Grammy Awards, jay z, nomination, Obsessed | Leave a comment

Dexter’s Michael Hall has Cancer

Posted on January 13, 2010 by andPOP Staff

Dexter star Michael Hall has cancer, according to E! News. The actor has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a non-lethal form of cancer, and thankfully has already started to recover. Hall credits his doctors for finding the cancer at an early … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged cancer, Dexter, Dexter Morgan, diagnose, Golden Globe Awards, Michael Hall, Showtime | Leave a comment

Small Talk – Graffiti6 (2 of 3)

Next time you’re struggling to make conversation, try asking this question: “If you could invite anyone (living or dead) to the perfect house party, who would it be?”

Small Talk – Graffiti6 (1 of 3)

Graffiti6 is starting to make their North American invasion, and they are hitting up the Tonight Show. Does this sound familiar? Well the Beatles made the exact same journey over 40 years ago. Naturally, @jordans_life had to make some comparisons.

Small Talk – Nick Carter (3 of 3)

Nick plays World of Warcraft. Not only that, he’s the head of his guild, demonstrating that it IS possible to juggle being a hardcore gamer with being a top-selling recording artist.

Small Talk – Nick Carter (2 of 3)

During a LIVE interview on andPOP.com Nick Carter gave out a number and took phone calls from his fans. These were real phone calls from real fans who we gave exclusive access to one of the biggest recording artists of our generation.

Small Talk – Nick Carter (1 of 3)

There were great questions about music, fitness, the backstreet boys but the most popular question, however, was about his underwear. In this clip Nick talks about his his ‘Haynes’ and covering his fans with glow in the dark paint.

Small Talk – Hedley (2 of 2)

When releasing new music today, half the battle is online promotion. However, contests, signed merch and giveaways aren’t always the best solutions. When working on their latest album, Hedley came up with a brilliant idea, they decided to make trailers.

Small Talk – Hedley (1 of 2)

It’s hard to prepare for an interview with Hedley. So in this interview, we threw caution to the wind, got a 24 of beer and broadcast the interview live on our USTREAM (andPOP.tv). Eventually Jacob, Dave and @jordans_life ended up talking about hairy legs, their newest music video and more.

Small Talk – Marina and The Diamonds (2 of 2)

Diamandis from Marina and The Diamonds talks to us about her very serious disease. It’s called synaesthetic. And we lied, it’s not a disease. More like a cool condition. Diamandis explains further.

Small Talk – Neverest

Would you be embarrassed if someone scrolled through your iPod? We sit down with Spee and Brendan to talk about the diverse music on their playlist.

Small Talk – Marina and The Diamonds (1 of 2)

Marina and The Diamonds are working on some new music, but Marina is being very secretive about it. Although the release has been delayed, she let’s us in on some secrets about the new album, and how alcohol changed her life.

Small Talk – Howie D (2 of 2)

Small Talk – Howie D (1 of 2)

Let’s face it, whether you want to admit it or not, we’re all Backstreet Boys fans. However, what happens when they grow up, have children and become Backstreet Men? Howie D talks to @jordans_life about baby making music, becoming a father and his new album titled “Back To Me” (2011).

Jamie Bell: Bringing TinTin To Life

It’s surprising to think that a dance background would be of any use to an actor playing a cartoon character. However, The Adventures of Tin Tin is so realistic it’s goes far beyond the limits of the word “animation.”

Small Talk – Cody Simpson (3 of 3)

andPOP (@jordans_life) talked to Cody Simpson about being immortalized with his very own doll, just in time for Xmas.

Small Talk – Cody Simpson (2 of 3)

Cody talks about his upcoming track with Justin, and why he respects Bieber so much as an artist. He also confirms that he and the Biebs will collaborate, however, they’re just “looking for the right song.”

#thisweekontheinternet – Week 8

In the final TWOTI of 2011, Paul speaks out against senior citizen abuse via dubstep, takes a crash course in Brazilian motorcycle crashes and introduces you to the one man who blows more hot air in front of an audience than him.

Small Talk – Cody Simpson (1 of 3)

We all know what it’s like to be down in the dumps, and pop stars are no different. Jordan (@Jordans_Life) sat down with Cody Simpson to ask him what picks him up when he’s down. And then he made some kind of come-on comments about his Dad.

#thisweekontheinternet – Week 7

#freshpresslive – Dec 5/11

We talk about the Kourtney Kardashian controversy, Shaun White’s naked pics, and a condom dress?

#thisweekontheinternet – Week 6

When the hungriest/creepiest baby alive and a bizarre Japanese game show with cats in cups isn’t the week’s top online video, you know whatever topped them had to involve Mike Tyson.

Monthly Archives: January 2010

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