Scott Shetler
OneRepublic, ‘Feel Again’ – Song Review
OneRepublic find a way to ‘Feel Again’ on their latest single, an up-tempo track from their upcoming third album. With its urgent hand-clapping and swelling vocal hooks, ‘Feel Again’ sounds so similar to ‘Dogs Days Are Over’ that the band might as well add a “Featuring Florence + the Machine” credit.
David Archuleta Covers R.E.M. in New ‘Everybody Hurts’ Video
David Archuleta has left on his two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but before departing he left us with a cover of R.E.M.’s touching ballad ‘Everybody Hurts.’
Phillip Phillips Performs New Song ‘Take Me Away’
Phillip Phillips‘ debut single ‘Home’ was one of the most successful ‘American Idol‘ coronation songs ever. Now, the 21-year-old ‘Idol’ champ has unveiled a new original rock song called ‘Take Me Away,’ which he debuted this week during an intimate live performance.
Leona Lewis Partners Up With Childish Gambino On ‘Trouble’
Leona Lewis seemed to be on the verge of superstardom in 2008 when she hit No. 1 with ‘Bleeding Love,’ which earned her comparisons to Mariah Carey, but she hasn’t scored a Top 10 hit in the U.S. since. Now Lewis is back with a new song called ‘Trouble’ featuring a verse from rapper Childish Gambino.
Lady Gaga + Beyonce Top Forbes’ Most Powerful Women of 2012 List
While their record sales dipped slightly this past year, Lady Gaga and Beyonce remain the most powerful women in the music industry, according to Forbes. Their list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women in the World places Bey and Gaga in the same company as heads of state, CEOs and entrepreneurs.
Go Behind the Scenes of Katy Perry’s ‘Wide Awake’ Video
Stuntmen, foreign directors, and shoes flying through the air were all a big part of the making of Katy Perry‘s ‘Wide Awake’ video. In honor of the clip being nominated for Video of the Year at the 2012 Video Music Awards, MTV has released nearly 20 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot.
Kanye West in Talks to Judge ‘American Idol’
Every time the judging panel for Season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ starts to come into focus, a new rumor comes along to shake things up. The latest piece of gossip? Hip-hop king Kanye West is in talks to join Mariah Carey on the show, according to sources at TMZ.
Pink, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys to Star in ‘VH1 Storytellers’
VH1′s ‘Storytellers’ franchise is kicking off its fall season with three of the most successful ladies in pop music. Pink, Taylor Swift and Alicia Keys will perform and tell the stories behind their songs on three consecutive nights, starting with Swift’s episode on Nov. 11.
Mariah Carey Shares a Clip of ‘Triumphant (Get ‘Em)’ Video
Mariah Carey and a fur coat-wearing Rick Ross cheer on Meek Mill, who takes the ring as a boxer in a preview of Carey’s latest video, ‘Triumphant (Get ‘Em).’
The Knocks, ‘The Prize’ (Lyric Video) – Exclusive Premiere
NYC producers and performers the Knocks are rising stars within the electronic music world. Catch up with the duo with their new lyric video for ‘The Prize,’ premiering today exclusively on PopCrush.