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Music Stars and Their Moms
May 12, 2013 10:52 AM EDT Features Selena Gomez Mother Rihanna Pink Jon Bon Jovi Britney Spears Adam Levine Katy Perry Jonas Brothers Tina Beyoncé Justin Bieber Avril Lavigne Alicia Keys Teresa Lynn Justin Timberlake Ludacris Jackson Fergie Usher Miley Cyrus Taylor Swift Jan ...
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Morning Fix: The Business of New Year's Concerts; 2013's Brands to Watch; Can Drake Trademark 'YOLO'?
December 27, 2012 8:30 AM EST Subscribe here to Billboard's free Morning Fix email and other music-business newsletters THE BUSINESS OF NEW YEAR'S EVE CONCERTS: On Dec. 31, thousands of concert-goers across the country will usher in 2013 to live music f rom their fav ...
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Jessica Simpson Confirms Pregnancy on Twitter
December 26, 2012 11:10 AM EST Jessica Simpson's daughter has the news all spelled out: "Big Sis." Simpson on Tuesday (Dec. 25) tweeted a photo of her baby daughter Maxwell playing in the sand, the words "Big Sis" spelled out. Baby News: Jessica Simpson R ...
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Baby News: Jessica Simpson Pregnant, Backstreet Boy Has Girl + Adele's Secret
November 28, 2012 10:25 AM EST Jessica Simpson is reportedly pregnant (and "overjoyed") a mere seven months after giving birth to her first child, this according to a report in Us Weekly this morning. "It definitely wasn't planned. But yes, Jessica is pregnant ...
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Halloween Costumes: Photos of Musicians' Spookiest Styles
October 29, 2012 12:05 PM EDT Features Katy Perry Halloween Rihanna Drake Casper Jennifer Lopez Lady Gaga Nick Cannon Mariah Carey Family Jessica Simpson Miley Cyrus Chris Brown Kanye West Adam Lambert Skrillex Far East Movement Bass Lance Christina Milian Cassie Diddy John Perr ...
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Preaching To The Choir
September 07, 2012 8:00 AM EDT Scala & Kolacny Brothers take the movie and TV world by storm. The female choir heard in the current trailer for Showtime's "Homeland" is the same one that became an Internet sensation after its version of Radiohead's " ...
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MTV VMAs' 55 Most Outrageous Fashions
September 05, 2012 6:10 PM EDT Photos Lady Gaga Katy Perry Kreayshawn LMFAO Jessie J Nicki Minaj Meat Red Carpet McGowan Marilyn Manson Rose Christina Aguilera Mudvayne Britney Spears OutKast Lil' Kim Pink Child Black Jack Jack Black Shakira Lenny Kravitz Fergie Gwen Stefani ...
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Rockin' the Flag: 35 Musicians Wearing the Stars & Stripes
July 04, 2012 9:45 AM EDT Features Lil Wayne Flags Perry Wiz Khalifa Rihanna Bono Lady Gaga Beyonce Glee Kurt Ke$ha Justin Timberlake Jessica Simpson Carrie Underwood Bon Jovi Britney Spears Hayes Christina Aguilera Billy Joe Pink Busta Rhymes Mariah Carey Stone Temple Pilot ...
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Jessica Simpson Announces Fall-Due Maternity Line
May 14, 2012 7:28 PM EDT Brand-new mother Jessica Simpson is launching a line of clothing for moms-to-be. With it all still fresh in her mind, the 31-year-old singer-actress, who gave birth to daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson on May 1, announced Monday a partnership between Ca ...
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Web Trends: Watch Shakira's Latest Video
May 02, 2012 4:48 PM EDT Google Trends: 5. jessica simpson baby - the pop star/fashion tycoon gave birth to her daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson with fiancé Eric Johnson 11. jessica simpson gives birth - see No. 5 Twitter Music Trend: 1. Maybach O - the name former B2K membe ...
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Jessica Simpson Gives Birth to a Girl
May 01, 2012 12:35 PM EDT Following a pregnancy that seemed to last 40 months rather than 40 weeks, Jessica Simpson gave birth on Tuesday (May 1) to a baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson. "We are so grateful for all of the love, support and prayers we have received," a ...
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Backbeat: Jessie J, Ellie Goulding, Oh Land Rock Elle's Women in Music Awards With Jason Flom, Scooter Braun, More
April 13, 2012 3:44 PM EDT Singer Jessie J (center) receives a plaque from LAVA Records President/CEO Jason Flom (right) at ELLE's in Women Music 2012 at event in L.A. for selling over 12 million copies worldwide of her album Who You Are. (Photo: WireImage) At Elle mag ...
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Pop Pets: Musicians and Their Furry Friends
April 12, 2012 2:35 PM EDT Photos Kitty Katy Perry Winfree 50 Cent Puppy Selena Gomez Oliver Rihanna Taylor Swift Beyoncé Voice Cee Lo Green Gift Goat Kelly Clarkson Dogs Mariah Carey Betty Blake Shelton Pets Miley Cyrus Bunny Shakira Britney Spears Michael Jackson Carrie Und ...
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Web Trends: Fiona Apple Announces 23 Word Long Album Title
March 08, 2012 4:42 PM EST Google Trends: 8. pregnant jessica simpson - Jessica Simpson is pregnant, posed nude on the cover of the March issue of Elle 17. fiona apple - Fiona Apple announces her new album title… which is 23 words long
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Music Exec John Atterberry Dies After Shooting
December 12, 2011 8:59 PM EST A music industry executive died Monday after being shot last week by a rampaging gunman in the heart of Hollywood, a hospital spokeswoman said. John Atterberry, who has worked with the Spice Girls, Jessica Simpson and others, died at Cedars-Sinai Me ...
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Photos of the Year 2011
December 12, 2011 1:35 PM EST Photos Baby Bumps Beyonce Ocean Nicki Minaj Morning Chris Brown Good Guilty Trial Celebration Conrad Verdict Lil Wayne Britney Spears Lady Gaga Show Tattoo Justin Bieber Burnt Stage Indiana Jack White Insane Clown Posse Move Dance Mark Snoop Dogg Se ...
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Jessica Simpson to Design a Maternity Line
December 02, 2011 3:05 PM EST Jessica Simpson knows a thing or two about fashion, as she proves with her mega-profitable clothing line, The Jessica Simpson Collection. The pop-country sweetheart has taken her fashion knowledge, teaming up with sister, Ashlee , and has designed a ...
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Scotty McCreery, Avril Lavigne Coming to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 03, 2011 8:15 PM EDT If you like your turkey with a hearty helping of country crooning, you're in luck: "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery is playing the 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. The reality champ, who made chart history when his &quo ...
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Jessica Simpson is Pregnant, Tweets Photo as a 'Mummy'
October 31, 2011 4:40 PM EDT Jessica Simpson has confirmed the obvious - she's having a baby. The 31-year-old entertainer tweeted a photo of herself Monday dressed as a mummy for Halloween, holding her baby bump with the words, "It's true. I am going to be mummy. ...
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Harry Shum Jr. Finds His Voice on 'Glee'
October 03, 2011 9:00 PM EDT To the uninitiated, Harry Shum Jr. is jokingly known as the "Other Asian" on "Glee." He's been part of the hit show since the first season, joining the glee club as Mike Chang, the football player who can bust a move but can ...
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Music Magazine Covers
September 20, 2011 2:47 PM EDT Photos Magazine Jessica Simpson Bazaar Taylor Swift New York Nicki Minaj Allure Michelle Madonna November Gwen Stefani Beyoncé Esquire Rihanna Kelly Rowland Cosmo Vogue Adele Katy Perry Lady Gaga Justin Timberlake bbcom Media: 1751459-elle-magazine ...
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Billboard Bits: Madonna Heading into Studio, Bruce Springsteen Talks Clarence Clemons' Stroke
June 14, 2011 6:40 PM EDT Billboard Bits serves up the best bite-sized nuggets of music news and gossip. Madonna Heading to Studio Next Month, Says Manager Madonna 's manager Guy Oseary announced on Twitter that the pop star "goes into the recording studio next mon ...
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Jessica and Ashlee Simpson To Launch Tween Clothing Line
June 02, 2011 4:28 PM EDT J essica Simpson has teamed up with little sister Ashlee Simpson to launch a tween clothing line under Jessica Simpson Collection label. According to People , the collection will include sportswear, denim and activewear fit for the fashion-conscious ...
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Jordan Knight 'Unfinished' Album Premiere
May 24, 2011 11:45 AM EDT J ordan Knight , lead singer of the '80's/'90's pop sensation New Kids on the Block , is showing the world that feel-good music is right for any time and at any age."There's this idea that when you turn 40, you automati ...
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Fergie Joins 'X Factor' Judge Contenders
April 08, 2011 10:27 AM EDT B lack Eyed Peas singer Fergie is in the running for a judge's spot on the upcoming U.S. version of "The X Factor," but creator Simon Cowell said on Thursday that producers were still juggling dozens of names for the TV talent show. L ...
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35 Pop Star Wax Figures
March 22, 2011 11:04 AM EDT Features Justin Bieber London Lady Gaga Taylor Swift Rihanna Gwen Stefani Britney Spears Christina Aguilera Justin Timberlake Beyonce Snoop Dogg Jonas Brothers Madonna Michael Jackson Jennifer Lopez Billy Ray Cyrus Sean Diddy Carrie Underwood Usher ...
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Simon Cowell: Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul May Join 'X Factor'
March 03, 2011 3:15 PM EST Singers Mariah Carey and George Michael , former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and ex-"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul are all in the running to join Simon Cowell on his upcoming talent show "The X Factor," Cowell said on Thu ...
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Billboard Bits: 'Glee' Likely to Feature Original Songs, John Legend Working With Kanye West
February 14, 2011 5:07 PM EST Billboard Bits serves up the best bite-sized nuggets of music news and gossip. 'Glee' Likely to Feature Original Songs in Upcoming Episodes At a pre-Grammy Guild of Music Surpervisors awards ceremony and brunch held yesterday (Feb. 13), Bi ...
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Mariah, Susan Boyle Come Out For 'Christmas at Rockefeller Center'
December 01, 2010 2:46 PM EST Last night (Nov. 30) the Christmas festivities were in full swing with some of the biggest females in music coming out to sing for 78th Annual Tree Lighting at NYC's Rockefeller Center. Mariah Carey , Kylie Minogue , Susan Boyle , Annie Lennox ...
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Watch: Kanye West Performs at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 25, 2010 7:27 PM EST K anye West played nice this Turkey Day, performing his song "Lost in the World," off his latest album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," atop a moving float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Video: Kanye West Perform ...
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Stars Kanye West, Kung Fu Panda
November 25, 2010 11:03 AM EST A high-kicking Kung Fu Panda and a diary-toting Wimpy Kid joined the giant balloon lineup as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade unfolded Thursday, drawing tens of thousands of spectators to the annual extravaganza on a chilly, overcast morning. ...
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Billboard Bits: Taylor Momsen Still 'Gossip Girl' Series Regular, Kanye West Buys More Fatburger Restaurants
November 23, 2010 6:25 PM EST Billboard Bits serves up the best bite-sized nuggets of music news and gossip. Taylor Momsen Still 'Gossip Girl' Regular While her ventures into music and questionable off-screen behavior put Taylor Momsen on an indefinite hiatus from &quo ...
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Billboard Bits: Will.i.am Calls MJ Album 'Disrespectful,' Jessica Simpson Not Getting Prenup?
November 15, 2010 7:15 PM EST Billboard Bits serves up the best bite-sized nuggets of music news and gossip. Will.i.am Calls New Michael Jackson Release 'Disrespectful' Will.i.am is far from excited about the release of "Michael," the first posthumous Michael ...
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Jessica Simpson Engaged to Boyfriend Eric Johnson
November 15, 2010 10:30 AM EST Actress and singer Jessica Simpson is ready to get married again -- this time to American football player Eric Johnson. Simpson, 30, whose short-lived marriage to boy band star Nick Lachey was chronicled in the TV reality show "Newlyweds", ...
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Tricky Stewart Talks Jessica Simpson, 'Burlesque' Production
November 12, 2010 5:30 PM EST C. "Tricky" Stewart can count his share of firsts when it comes to chart-topping records. But the songwriter/producer has been focusing on different kinds of firsts lately. In addition to producing two songs ("Stay," "Keep Y ...
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Billboard Bits: Lady Gaga Files a Restraining Order, Justin Bieber Guesting on a Rap Mixtape
November 11, 2010 6:15 PM EST Billboard Bits serves up the best bite-sized nuggets of music news and gossip. Lady Gaga Gets Restraining Order Against Fan Lady Gaga has reportedly gotten a restraining order against a fan who has written disturbing letters to the pop star. Anastas ...
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Fun Fun Fun Fest Saddles Up for a Sell Out
November 10, 2010 12:00 PM EST Like virtually every American music festival in 2009, last year's Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, TX was doused with relentless, mood-stomping rain. A quirky, communal vibe and high-octane headliners including Danzig and the Jesus Lizard made up fo ...
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Billboard Bits: Metallica Honors Armed Forces, Lil Wayne Buys 48 Bottles of Champagne
November 05, 2010 6:47 PM EDT Billboard Bits serves up the best bite-sized nuggets of music news and gossip. Metallica Headlines 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' Launch Event, Honors U.S. Armed Forces Metallica headlined the launch event for the Activision "Call of Duty: ...
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Nick Lachey, Vanessa Minnillo Are Engaged
November 05, 2010 11:30 AM EDT Wedding bells will ring again for one-time "Newlyweds" star Nick Lachey . A rep for Lachey says the singer and TV personality is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Vanessa Minnillo. The couple said in a statement released Thursday through ...
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Kanye West, Jessica Simpson Performing at Macy's Parade
November 02, 2010 3:15 PM EDT This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will have some big names to go along with the big balloons. Macy's on Tuesday announced the list of celebrity performers for the event later this month. It includes Kanye West , Jessica Simps ...
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Mariah Carey Releasing Second Christmas Album
September 21, 2010 2:40 PM EDT Sixteen years after her first successful Christmas album, Mariah Carey will return to the format with "Merry Christmas II You," due Nov. 2 on Island Def Jam. The set will feature four original songs penned by Carey, including lead single & ...
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POTW: Jessica Simpson, Kevin Jonas, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus
September 10, 2010 4:15 PM EDT Jessica Simpson strutted on the catwalk, Kevin Jonas got his "good samaritan" on, Taylor Swift posed with hunky football players, Miley Cyrus took a stroll with brother Braison, Ashley Tisdale attended Fashion's Night Out, Fantasia hi ...
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POTW: Jessica Simpson, Kevin Jonas, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus
September 10, 2010 4:15 PM EDT Photos of the Week Fashion Jessica Simpson Kevin Jonas Beach Taylor Swift Brother Miley Cyrus Fantasia Lady Antebellum Yoko Ono We the Kings Jamie Foxx Brooklyn Ashlee Simpson Mark Ronson Brandon Flowers Allen Viktor Goldfrapp bbcom Media: 110850-j ...
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Why Bret Michaels & Other Music Stars Turn to Reality TV for Fame, Fortune
September 08, 2010 3:05 PM EDT B ret Michaels , veteran of six-count 'em, six-reality shows, has two bits of advice for artists looking to break into the genre: "Never wear white on TV unless you're at your fighting weight," he says. "And never drink too ...
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Justin Bieber Joins Proactiv's Zit-Geist
August 20, 2010 11:00 AM EDT It's come to this: No one is more willing to talk about acne than a musician. With celebrity acne-fighter Proactiv's signing earlier this month of Justin Bieber as a spokesman, the teen star joins Katy Perry , Avril Lavigne , Sean "Di ...
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Steven Tyler: I'd Be an 'Honest' Judge on 'Idol'
August 02, 2010 2:51 PM EDT Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler discussed the possibility of joining "American Idol" as a judge next season -- and what kind of judge he would be -- during an interview Monday (Aug. 2) with syndicated radio show "Kid Kraddick in the M ...
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Billboard Bits: New Michael Jackson Music in the Works, Jessica Simpson in Talks with 'Idol'
July 28, 2010 7:09 PM EDT Billboard Bits serves up the best bite-sized nuggets of music news and gossip. New Michael Jackson Music in the Works Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins has announced plans to work on a project involving unreleased Michael Jackson songs. ...
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Ask Billboard: Jewel, Ciara, Ricky Martin
June 18, 2010 5:55 PM EDT Ask Billboard is updated every Friday. Submit your burning music questions to Gary Trust at askbb@billboard.com . Please include your first and last name, as well as your city, state and country, if outside the U.S. A JEWEL IS FOREVER Hi Gary, I was ...
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POTW: Janet Jackson, 50 Cent, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys
May 28, 2010 12:52 PM EDT Photos of the Week Janet Jackson Jonas Brothers Lady Gaga 50 Cent Katy Perry Russell American idol Drake Shakira Diddy Alicia Keys Jason Derulo Hayley Williams Paramore Holly Bret Michaels Robinson The Game Glee Matthew Snoop Dogg Bon Jovi Ludacris ...
