Natalia brings you the latest news on Adele’s interview with Anderson Cooper, Kristen Bell’s interview on Ellen is auto tuned, Ladyhawke’s latest music video and much more!
Natalia discusses what’s new with Pharrell Williams and her thoughts on Karl Lagerfeld’s mean comments towards Adele’s weight. She also shows a roster of animals behaving like humans and, wait until you see the new size of coffee available at Starbucks!
Natalia dishes the latest news on the Juno Awards nominees, the upcoming Spiderman 3D film starring Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield and is Katy Perry hooking up with Tim Tebow? Watch today’s episode to find out.
When The Kooks are in the studio they’re focused and most importantly, sober. Watch Hugh and Luke explain their reasoning below.
The Kooks released a new album called “Junk of the Heart,” and you would think Hugh and Luke would be very excited about it. Well, they seemed rather indifferent to be honest. We spoke about that and why they don’t care about critics.
Natalia dishes the latest in entertainment news on Joan Rivers, Lana Del Rey and a brand new trailer for the movie Hunger Games.
Natalia talks about how Snooki might be pregnant, Nicolas Cage’s Cage Rage, Elisabetta Canalis is dating Steve-O and more for Feb 1, 2012.
Natalia dishes the news on Miley Cyrus breaking her tailbone, a 100 year old woman who plays the Nintendo DS to stay young and Houston, Texas contemplating a statute of Beyonce.
David Beckham debuts a new line of underwear, the worst dressed celebrity – Shy’m and Matthew Broderick is back as Ferris Bueller with a brand new commercial airing during the Super Bowl on Feb 5th 2012.
Daniel Radcliffe is back with his new movie The Woman In Black. It’s a bone chilling remake of a film from the ’80s. Ironically, Daniel actually scares very easily but he’s not afraid of ghosts. In this interview he tells us what really gives him the creeps.
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?”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rumors are circulating that Ciara and Ludacris are dating.
MediaTakeOut.com reports that Ciara and Ludacris were dating for a bit a few years ago, but she dumped him. However, the couple were seen hanging out very recently, and looked pretty close.
An insider says, “Ciara asked that Luda NOT bring [Eudoxie] to [club] Opera. And the two were kickin it all night together. Of course, they left together too.”
We hope he tastes as good as he looks!
Following in the footsteps of other hip hop artists like Ludacris and Diddy, rapper T.I. is reportedly going to make his own signature alcohol.
According to PerezHilton, T.I. is teaming up with Remy Martin to launch a T.I. blend of cognac. To add to the mix, Dr. Dre (who? Sorry, we “forgot about Dre”) is also set to release his own blends of cognac and sparkling vodka.
Celebrities are slowly taking over every aspect of the commercial world. What’s next, Lady Gaga lampshades?
You have heard us talk about it before, but believe it or not, it’s really hard making a buck in the music business. In order to survive, you need to diversify your business and have multiple revenue streams. One artist doing that very well is Taio Cruz. Amazing songwriter, amazing singer, and it turns out he’s an amazing brand.
Jay Leno has been missing from TV screens across the world for just over three weeks now. And Monday, he will reappeared, reports the CBC.
Nine-teen days ago, NBC cancelled Leno’s own prime-time show. It has also been nine months since Leno has given up his position at the “Tonight Show,” to Conan O’Brien. But now, Leno is back to reclaim his old position on the “Tonight Show.”
Since Leno is back, the late-night war once again begins with CBS opponent David Letterman. Letterman dominated the ratings during O’Brien’s brief appearance as the “Tonight Show” host.
But, Leno ruled the late night for much of the 17 years he was with the “Tonight Show,” and NBC is hoping that he will be comfortable in his desk chair, once again.
Ludacris comes bearing gifts for 500 underprivileged families in Atlanta this holiday season.
For a sixth year, the rapper and his foundation’s LudaCares program will give away turkey and distribute food boxes to residents during this weekend’s American Thanksgiving.
“I especially look forward to this time of year because it allows me directly touch the people we are trying to help,” said Ludacris.
“Our major focus is youth — at the holiday time we uplift youth by uplifting the family” added the rapper’s mother, Roberta Shields, who is also president of the non-profit Ludacris Foundation.
“It’s a great feeling to sit with your love ones and share the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us. If we add to their blessings in a small way then we have accomplished our goal.”
The foundation, which Ludacris created in 2001, was recently named one of the top 20 “Leading Philanthropy Foundations” this year by Black Enterprise magazine.
Ludacris is currently on a promotional tour for his upcoming album “Theatre of the Mind,” which hits stores Monday.
Rapper Ludacris is marking the grand opening of his new restaurant with a high-priced feast – but for a good cause.
Proceeds from the April 24th private dinner at Straits Atlanta, for which patrons will shell out $100 per plate, will benefit HIV/AIDS research.
Afterwards, Ludacris, his manager Chaka Zulu and R&B singer Ciara will take part in a second fundraiser at Atlanta’s Lenox Square Mall. The three will hit the Ralph Lauren store for an exclusive shopping event, with all proceeds going to the Ludacris Foundation.
The event is in its second year. Last year, it raised more than $200,000 for the organization, which aims to inspire youth and build stronger communities.
“I’m happy to take one day out of my busy schedule to handle my other responsibilities,” Ludacris told Usmagazine.com.
“I want to touch the people before I get back on the music grind, and this is a way for me to do just that,” he said. “The community and making a difference will always be a part of my life, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Restaurant dealings and charitable work aside, Ludacris has been busy recording his upcoming album “Theater of the Mind,” which is slated for release in August.
Rapper Ludacris and rocker Tommy Lee are teaming up — or rather, facing off — to spread the word about the environment.
The two musicians have signed up to star in “Battleground Earth,” which will air on the Discovery Channel’s new network PlanetGreen.
The show will follow Ludacris and Lee as they embark on a 10-date bus tour, competing in challenges that highlight environmental issues along the way.
In the series finale, the two will band together to co-headline a concert at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre with proceeds going to Griffith Park, the second-largest city park in California.
“Battleground” is set to begin production in the next few weeks, with plans for a late July or early August premiere.
Ludacris previously supported the green cause when he took part in last summer’s Live Earth concert.
Rapper LUDACRIS has asked fans for privacy to grieve following the death of his father on Sunday.
WAYNE BRIAN BRIDGES, 52, died in an Atlanta, Georgia hospital after a long illness.
Ludacris – real name CHRIS BRIDGES – dedicated his prize for Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles earlier this month to his ailing father.
The 29-year-old said at the time that his dad was in critical condition and fighting for his life.
In a statement released yesterday, Ludacris said, “We are overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of love, condolences and support from family members, friends, fans and the many well-wishers.
“We thank you for your prayers and hope you will understand our need for privacy during this sorrowful time.”
According to the rapper’s publicist, the family has chosen not to publicly announce the cause of death and are planning a private funeral in Atlanta.
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Rapper LUDACRIS’ post-Grammy Awards party was such a hot ticket even his own mother had trouble getting in.
The Grammy Award winner staged a glitzy bash at the Social Hollywood club late last Sunday and asked QUEEN LATIFAH to host it.
But he had no idea it would be the party that all his peers would want to get to, and his mother, who arrived late, had to fight to get in.
One reveller says, “The bodyguards were refusing entrance to everyone – even people who had the necessary blue VIP wristband. It seems the place filled to capacity pretty quickly.
“Then there was this one lady who kept loudly protesting that she and three friends had to get past security, into the party and up to the VIP area.
“There was a little fuss and then the bouncer let her and her friends in as everyone else protested. The bouncer then explained the woman was Ludacris’ mother.”
Among the stars who made it into the party and got to hang with the rapper, his mother and Queen Latifah were KANYE WEST, NE-YO, BUSTA RHYMES, KEVIN FEDERLINE, NICK LACHEY, CHRIS TUCKER and QUENTIN TARANTINO.
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Kanye West and Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges won a copyright infringement trial on Thursday. A jury decided that their 2003 hit single “Stand Up” didn’t copy the style and lyrics of “Straight Like That” by little-known group I.O.F., according to Reuters.
The New Jersey-based I.O.F. (It’s Only Family) filed the copyright case in a New York court. They said copies of their song were distributed to music executives in 2002 and 2003, only to have elements of it appear in Ludacris’ “Stand Up,” which West co-produced.
I.O.F.’s manager, Jeff Billingsley, said the group would appeal the decision.
“Probably Ludacris feels good that he got over this, but he has not gotten away,” he said.
The case sought to determine if there was any liability before monetary damages could be claimed.
Rapper Ludacris appeared in a New York courtroom yesterday to face the charges that he and rapper Kanye West stole another song without consent for their song, “Stand Up,” E! Online reports.
BMS Entertainment/Heat Music LLC sued the two musicians alleging they stole lyrics from the IOF song “Straight Like That.”
EMI April Music Publishing, distributor Universal Music, Video Distribution Corp. and Def Jam Music Group are also named in the suit.
The charges are centred around the phrase “like that” which is used many times in both songs. Ludacris and West are both expected to testify in the case, which is expected to last a week or two.
Much like the aftermath of Sept. 11 just four years ago, celebrities, musicians, and actors are banning together to raise money for victims of another U.S. disaster. This time, the cause is Katrina, the Category 5 hurricane that has left the Mississippi gulf and the city of New Orleans in ruins.
?A Concert for Hurricane Relief,? to be broadcast on NBC, MSNBC, and CNBC this Friday at 8 p.m. EST, will include performances by Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., and Tim McGraw. Celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio are also scheduled to participate in the hour-long special, which will be hosted by Matt Lauer in New York. Viewers will be encouraged to donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
But the special which will likely draw the biggest crowd is a three-city MTV extravaganza that will feature performances by Usher, Green Day, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys. It will air live on Sept. 10 on MTV, VH1, and CMT from New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville.
“In the face of a tragedy of this scope, we simply have to do everything in our power to offer support, comfort and hope to all the people directly impacted by the hurricane,” said Judy McGrath, chair and CEO of MTV Networks, who announced the concerts yesterday. “Our goal is to join forces on every medium to get involved, to volunteer, to contribute in any way we can.”
Other artists currently on board for the event are Gretchen Wilson, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews Band, Rob Thomas, Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, and David Banner. Additional performers are expected to be added to the line-up as the show draws closer. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.
President George W. Bush has called Katrina ?one of the worst national disasters? in U.S. history as hundreds are feared dead in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
