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The Ready Set Interview – The Zombie Apocalypse

andPOP Staff — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:44:08 +0000

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What would you do if the world was taken over by the walking dead? Studies have proven following @andPOP on Twitter could save you from a zombie apocalypse. In this interview, we spoke to Jordan about fighting off the undead, bringing his fans muffins and maybe even paying their tuition.

Nick Carter Interview: Fans Call His Cellphone! (2 of 3)

andPOP Staff — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:26:04 +0000

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During a LIVE interview on andPOP.com Nick Carter gave out a number 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. If YOU want to call Nick, make sure to follow @andPOP so we can tell you the next time he’s coming

Selena Gomez Talks About Justin Bieber Fans Who Hate Her

andPOP Staff — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:18:19 +0000

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Selena Gomez was on Baltimore radio station Z104.3, and she talked about why so many Justin Bieber fans hate her.

“It’s a little odd, but I understand it completely,” she admitted. “It’s amazing to me to see how many passionate fans there are. So obviously, you’ve just got to think of the fans first, and that’s OK.”

Selena also said it’s “kind of” annoying that she and Bieber can’t share the same fans, but said it’s “kind of cool we have our own individual [fans].”

Why do you think so many Bieber fans hate Selena so much?

Rihanna Is Not a Role Model

andPOP Staff — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:28:05 +0000

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Rihanna tells British Vogue that she isn’t a role model. She insists her act is just entertainment for her fans.

“That’s not me. That’s a part I play. You know, like it’s a piece of art, with all these toys and textures to play with,” she tells the magazine. “See, people … they want me to be a role model just because of the life I lead. The things I say in my songs, they expect it of me, and [being a role model] became more of my job than I wanted it to be. But no, I just want to make music. That’s it.”

She also believes the struggles of her youth made her a stronger person today.

“I saw too much. I was way too mature for my age,” she says. “Look, God doesn’t give any more than you can handle. I had to get through a lot of ups and downs — big downs — and a lot of trial and error to get where I am now.”

Small Talk With Joe Jonas: His Amazing Fans and Going Solo (Part 2 of 4)

andPOP Staff — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:59:23 +0000

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Joe Jonas talks about his amazingly loyal and awesome fans, and he also talks about going out solo without his fans.

Small Talk with Evanescene’s Amy Lee: Amy Lee’s Hiatus and Awesome Fans

andPOP Staff — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:22:33 +0000

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After a change in their line-up, Evanescence is back with their first album in five years. To celebrate the release of “Evanescence” (2011) we ignored everything musically relevant to discuss cats and dogs with the band’s frontwoman. Part 2 of 4 of our interview with Amy Lee (who is one of the nicest people alive FYI). Subscribe to catch the rest of the interview where we talk about the band’s hiatus, playing the harp and Evanescence’s legion of fans.

Gaga Treats Fans to Fatty Snack

andPOP Staff — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:37:57 +0000

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Lady Gaga really is a courteous celebrity who cares about her fans. She is so appreciative of them that Gaga sprung for some McDonald’s.

Gaga was getting ready at the Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont Hotel to perform on Jimmy Kimmel. Fans flocked to the venue once they heard who was inside. When Gaga heard about the crowd gathering outside, she bought them all some fast food.

Afterwards, she sent down a note saying:

“Dear little monsters. Thank you for singing to me all day and night. I love you with all my heart.

“You make everyday worth living. Kisses to the cops for keeping you safe. Love Lady Gaga.”‘

That was really nice of Gaga, but did she have to buy McDonald’s? Not exactly a healthy meal. Perhaps a nice fruit plate would have been better? Or some sushi? She can afford it.

Fans Angry With the Black Eyed Peas

Samantha Lui — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:04:56 +0000

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Hmm…looks like the Black Eyed Peas will need to redeem themselves from their fans in New York.

After waiting in sweltering heat for six hours and then two more in the rain, fans waiting for the group were then told the Black Eyed Peas concert in Central Park was simply not going to happen.

“What, Will.I.Am can’t play in the rain? Is Fergie‘s hair gonna get wet,” said Queens resident Brian Moriarty, 26, who lined up with his girlfriend at 3 p.m. hoping to get a prime general admission spot close to the stage.

The pre-show festivities with performances by Taylor Swift, Carole King and Tony Bennet were scheduled to start at 5 but were delayed due to the bad weather, leaving several fans stranded in the heat.

While gates finally opened to concert-goers at 7:45, the police department announced they were shutting everything down due to lightning right after fans had settled into the park.

“We won’t go,” chanted the crowd of some 20,000 New Yorkers (of the 60,000 originally scheduled to attend the performance meant to benefit the Robin Hood Foundation).

And many of them did not. Police had to close in on groups who believed that by squatting in the meadow, they would be treated to the Peas’ musical stylings.

“The heat wasn’t going to stop them, the rain wasn’t going to stop them, but the lightning-it stopped them. It came down to safety for everyone,” according to a statement from the Robin Hood Foundation.

The foundation hopes to reschedule another concert soon, and will provide more information “in the next week or so.”

While BEP can’t control weather, the canceled concert has left a lot of angry fans following a not-so-great performance at the Super Bowl earlier in the year.

With Anti-BEP comments running on Twitter on Thursday night, some haters called it an act of God. But according to band member Taboo from a tweet, Fergie was really upset about the cancellation.

Hopefully, BEP will find a way to please their fans again.

And this time, please no more covers from Guns N’ Roses.

Eva Longoria Learning Sign Language To Communicate With Deaf Fans

Christian Allaire — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:05:55 +0000

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Eva Longoria is learning sign language, reports CTV.

The ‘Desperate Housewives’ star, who just released her cook book ‘Eva’s Kitchen,’ is apparently learning sign language so she can communicate with her deaf fans.

Speaking at the 9th Annual GLAD Benefit Extravaganza, which was held in support of the deaf, Longoria said:

“I’ve had a lot of deaf people who have bought my book and I’ve been able to talk to them about what my favourite recipe is and what to cook.”

Because of personal experiences within her own family, the actress says she is is prepared to help people from deprived social groups and commit herself to various charities.

“I come from a diverse background of people with special needs, because of my sister, so I’m happy to bring my voice to this cause.”

Longoria’s sister, Elizabeth, has Down’s Syndrome and her parents are of Mexican descent. Longoria has had to deal with both discrimination against disabilities and minority groups.

“I always think it’s important to bring awareness to minority or a minority population and whether you’re Latino or black or a woman or deaf, it still falls into that category of needing support from people who aren’t normally around this type of population,” she tells Hollyscoop.

What a heart of gold. I love the activism and charity efforts that Longoria often engages in. She’s always been my favourite ‘Housewife,’ but now I have even more reason to love her.

One Republic Debuts ‘Good Life’ Remix Featuring B.O.B

Christian Allaire — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:18:04 +0000

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OneRepublic and rapper B.O.B have collaborated for a new remix of the band’s single ‘Good Life.’ The track is streaming online now.

OneRepublic have also just launched a new online scrapbook to keep up with their fans. Fans who tweet a photo of themselves living the good life, along with the #goodlife hashtag, will automatically be featured in the album on the band’s official website, OneRepublic.net.

‘Good Life’ is the latest single from the band’s album ‘Waking Up,’ which is now available on iTunes.

An Interview With Allstar Weekend

Christian Allaire — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:56:27 +0000

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Allstar Weekend is easily one of the most down to earth bands I’ve ever interviewed. And that’s a lot coming from me.

I met the band at The Sutton Place Hotel, which, if you know the selection of luxury hotels in Toronto, is a modest choice. Not too fancy. Pretty low key.

The band just finished a show last night at the Sound Academy, one of the last legs of their Canadian tour before heading up to London, ON. I ask how it went.

“It was really awesome seeing how many kids came out,” says Zachary, the lead singer and guitarist. “Toronto just seems like a cool city for bands, all the kids are really into it which is really exciting for us. We can’t wait to come back.”

“Fans here know our lyrics more than in America, it’s crazy. They know all the words,” says Cameron, the bassist.

Leave it to us crazy Canadians to leave an impression on them. The band also paid a visit to the MuchMusic studios a day earlier, which was of course, met with a sold out audience.

So between sold out television appearances and a passionate, driven fan base, how does the band prepare themselves for their shows?

“I like to light a bunch of candles, sit in a dark room. I’ll put on the Spice Girls,” says Nathan, the guitarist.

“I literally just get my sleep on, you know? I think it’s refreshing to wake up and just go on stage right after,” says Cameron.

“Yeah, Cameron pretty much sleeps till about 10 minutes before we go on,” adds Zachary.

“I gotta get my body flowing, so I jump rope, I warm up and do some singing. Stay calm, be quiet until 5 minutes before the show,” says Zachary, “then we all listen to rap music and get pumped.”

“Chris Brown. Anyone that’s black,” adds Nathan.

The band’s drummer, Michael, doesn’t say one word during the interview. He doesn’t share his pre-show rituals. The strong silent type, I presume.

The band got their major break on the Family Channel, where their music videos are constantly featured. Their latest hit, ‘Not Your Birthday,’ is synonymous with the release of the film ‘Prom.’ Guaranteed you’ve heard the song or seen the commercial.

Although this kind of coverage implies a certain pristine image onto them, the band isn’t rebelling or bothered by this image just yet though. Miley Cyrus, you could learn a thing or two from them.

“Our whole career kicked off from the Disney channel, so we owe it all to [them],” says Nathan. “We can’t be like ‘Screw that!’”

“It’s amazing the opportunities they’ve given us. A lot of people wouldn’t know about us if it weren’t for what they’ve done. So people can have a weird perception of us, but all you have to do is come to a show and see what it’s all about,” says Zachary.

That’s right – the band actually plays their own instruments, the singers can actually sing, and they aren’t a manufactured image. I would know – I’m a good judge of character.

The band has actually been touring solo for a quite the while now. After this tour, they are embarking on yet another tour, but this time with teen-favourite Selena Gomez & The Scene. Their lives are literally spent on the road. And they wouldn’t have it any other way.

“It’s crazy because, when we’re at home, we don’t know what to do with ourselves. We’re so used to having a schedule and doing one thing after another, so when we’re at home we’re just so bored,” says Zachary.

Although the band admits that touring has its ups and downs, like being away from family and friends, they also say it is never dull. Especially in Canada.

“I remember the first time we came here. Cameron and I had to be Superman at one show and save Zach,” says Nathan.

Nathan refers to a time when Zachary got pulled into a crowd during a concert by some more-than-excited Canadian fans.

“Those girls are vicious,” says Zachary. “I had a small t-shirt on, and they were starting to grab so much that it was like a big shirt.”

“He went to a size small to a size XL,” adds Cameron.

So with girls constantly throwing themselves at them, you’d think the gig is as glamorous as it can get, right? Guess again.

“Honestly, it’s not that as glamorous as people think. It’s mainly a lot of work and a lot of driving around and just a lot of roughing it,” says Zachary. “I remember the first tour we were on. We spent all our money, got this used van and drove all around the country… we had 30 dollars to our name. There was a time where I was literally eating half a peanut butter and jelly sandwich a day, that’s all we had.”

“We had Chef Boyardee,” adds Cameron.

“I’d say every three days I’d treat myself to Chef Boyardee,” says Zachary.

See – nothing manufactured about that. In fact, the band is thankful for this experience, as it apparently helped them grow better as a group.

“I’m so glad we did that because now, we’re so appreciative. We literally started from nothing and did it all ourselves,” says Nathan.

Because of this hard work, the band is now up for some big things in the future. They’re releasing a new album in the summer, they’re touring with Selena (who is a good friend of theirs) and they are doing an appearance on ‘Live With Regis & Kelly.’

“Are we doing an interview with Regis?” asks Nathan. “Because I feel like he wont be able to handle us.”

“He might explode,” says Cameron.

He just might.

Beyonce Names Her New Album ’4′

Christian Allaire — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:20:12 +0000

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Beyoncé has revealed the name of her upcoming album: “4.”

In an exclusive interview with Billboard, the music star says that the album’s title was inspired by her fans.

“Everywhere I look, I see them calling it ’4,’” she explains. “I had a whole other name and concept, but I keep seeing that the fans love the name ’4,’ and I think it would be a really nice thing to let them name the record.”

The number four also holds personal significance for Beyoncé, and not just because her latest studio album will be her fourth as a solo artist. “We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me,” she says. “It’s the day I was born. My mother’s birthday, and a lot of my friends’ birthdays, are on the fourth; April 4 is my wedding date.”

Beyoncé, who will also be honored with the Billboard Millennium Award at the Billboard Music Awards on May 22, says that her early inspiration for the album came from Afrobeat music pioneer Fela Kuti.

“I recorded more than 60 songs: everything I ever wanted to try, I just did it. I started off being inspired by Fela Kuti. I actually worked with the band from “Fela!” [the hit Broadway musical based on his life] for a couple of days…what I learned most from Fela was artistic freedom: he just felt the spirit.”

Beyonce’s albums always bring-it to the table, so I’m excited for it. Her songs just have a universal appeal that gets everyone moving, so I have a feeling it will also be a huge success. The album is slated for a June release.

Selena Gomez Fears for her Life

Megan MacKay — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:46:15 +0000

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The original Wizard of Waverly Place can’t magic her way out of this one!

Selena Gomez is absolutely terrified of Justin Bieber fans after receiving so many death threats from the jealous mob of preteens! Perez Hilton reports that the Biebs has tried to soothe his girlfriend but she’s still worried for her safety.

Bieber, you’re king of twitter! A public tweet condemning fans that threaten other people’s lives would probably do the trick!

Selena’s newest single, “Who Says,” is supposedly in retaliation to all the ‘haters’ the Disney star has had the misfortune of recently acquiring.

Go Selena! Fight off those haters and ride on a white horse into the sunset with the Biebs by your side!

Harry Potter Stars Answer Fan Questions

andPOP Staff — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:15:08 +0000

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Moviefone sat down with the cast of “Harry Potter” to talk about the movie, along with answering some fan questions. Here’s what they came up with.

Sneak Peak at Our Backstreet Boys Interview – They Sing Happy Birthday To A Lucky Fan

andPOP Staff — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:10:12 +0000

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Last weekend we had the privilege to interview one of the biggest bands of all time, the Backstreet Boys. Although we will be posting a fully edited version of the interview next week, we wanted to post a sneak peak. In this clip, the boys give us some dance tips, and sing happy birthday to a fan who went to some extreme measures to get their attention. Stay tuned for the full interview coming soon!!!!

Lady Gaga Has More Facebook Fans Than President Barack Obama

andPOP Staff — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:38:15 +0000

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Talk about a “Fame Monster!” According to FameCount.com, Lady Gaga has more Facebook fans than President Barack Obama.

At the time this article was written, Gaga has 10,559,057 fans, while Obama has 9,771,833 fans.

As it stands right now, Lady Gaga is well ahead of other celebrities in the Facebook fan race (with the exception of Obama). The closest competition are; Britney Spears (3.1 million), Ashton Kutcher (3.6 million), Taylor Swift (5.8 million), Selena Gomez (5.2 million) and even Justin Bieber (5.9 million). The only celeb beating Gaga is the late Michael Jackson with over 14 million fans.

Chris Brown’s Desperate Message to Fans

Angelina Irinici — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:18:24 +0000

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Chris Brown is going downhill and has taken desperate measures. According to MTV News, after Brown’s dwindling sales from his new album, Graffiti, he has issued a message to his fans this week. The message asked to help revive his music career since he pleaded guilty to felony assault on Rihanna last year.

SayNow.com is a site that allows people to share recorded messages. Brown allegedly said it is hard to promote his new album since radio stations are not playing his songs. In an earlier message, he asked fans to keep in touch with him while on tour by dialing a special 877 number.

A spokeperson for the 20-year-old singer did not respond to MTV News’ request for comment, nor had confirmed the messages are definitely Brown.

In a message uploaded Wednesday morning, Brown asks fans for their help. “Hey, what’s up, y’all? CB. I ain’t never really did this but right now I’m just calling ya’ll, I need all of my fans’ help,” he said in the 90-second clip. “I need all the fans that I have, I need y’all’s help. It’s crazy because a lot of radio stations … some radio stations aren’t playing my records. They’re not being that supportive and I wouldn’t expect them to.”

He stressed how important his fans are to him, and without them he seems a bit on his own.

“It’s on the fans and what you guys do [whatever is] in y’all power to bring me back because that’s all I need, is you guys,” Brown continued. “Nothing else will do that except for the fans. There’s nothing else that I can do. I’m doing everything that I need to do. I’m doing me as a person and I’m a better guy. But it’s on y’all.

“My singing and my music is all great, but I do it for you guys and everything else but it won’t be possible if I’m not relevant on the radio and it won’t be possible for me to be an artist if I don’t have any support from people that give me an artists outlet. I can’t be an underground mixtape artist!” he laughed. “I just want all my fans to help me. I love y’all. Peace.”

The R&B singer’s album Graffiti was released in December and hasn’t gained much positive feedback. Singles include: “I Can Transform Ya,””Crawl” and “Sing Like Me,” however “Transform Ya” is the only single getting radio play. The album sales are at just over 250,000 copies, not so good for Brown since his last album, Exclusive, sold nearly 2 million copies.

Seems that Brown is doing just about anything he can for his fans as he had a small “Fan Appreciation” tour that ran from October through December. He played in modest theatres that were a lot smaller than arenas he used to play in when he was on tour with Bow Wow.

Back in November a number of radio programmers told MTV News that they weren’t afraid to play Brown’s songs in lieu of the issues with previous girlfriend, Rihanna.

“Transform Ya” got plenty of play and was popular among fans, however programmers have started to cut back on his music. As of now, Brwn does not have any songs in the top 50 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart.

David Cook- Not Always A Fan Of Fans

Talia Ricci — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:05:51 +0000

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American Idol winner David Cook has pleaded for privacy during his tour after problems with some die heart fans. “The efforts by some fans to find our hotel rooms, call our hotel rooms, attach things to our bus, etc., is something I have to condemn,” he wrote in his MySpace Celebrity Blog. The 26 year old expressed that although he loves his fans, he does need a certain amount of privacy.

“This relationship only works when it remains healthy for both parties,” he says, “and should this behavior continue, the only thing we can do is take more preventative measures to maintain our privacy, which in turn makes us less accessible to you.”

He concluded by saying, “I hope this doesn’t come off as harsh. I merely want to nip this in the bud so we can continue to have a great experience with all of you at the shows we have coming up.”

Miley Thanks her ‘Amazing’ Fans

Irene Ogrodnik — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:22:13 +0000

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Miley Cyrus kept her clothes on and thanked her fans Saturday night.
The “Hannah Montana” star performed at a Disney-sponsored concert in Orlando—her first performance since last week’s overwhelming response regarding an image from her Vanity Fair photo shoot. The controversial photo shows the young starlet wrapped in a sheet with her back exposed.

“First of all I think all of us here can say thank you,” she said before beginning her set. “I can’t think of how many would stand in the rain to come in here. Thank you all for coming out tonight, you’re all amazing.”
Cyrus did not make any reference about the photo during her performance.