Country-pop cutie Risa Binder just released her debut album Paper Heart this past Valentine’s Day. Having always dreamed of being a singer-songwriter, she headed to Nashville to start the process. Now two years later, her dream has become a reality. Since her album dropped, she has been going back and forth between Nashville and her home in Brooklyn to promote the album and perform for … Continue reading New Music: Country’s Newest Sweetheart Risa Binder Talks ‘Paper Heart’
Carly Rae Jepsen was first discovered on Canadian Idol back in 2007, where it was immediately clear that she was a star. “Call Me Maybe” is the lead single off of her first EP, Curiosity.
The day Curiosity was released – this past February 14 – teen superstar Justin Bieber announced on Canada’s Much Music: New Music Live that Carly had been signed to Schoolboy Records. The label is run by Scooter Braun (J-Biebs’ manager!).
“Call Me Maybe” is catchy and fun, as is the music video for the song. In the video, Jepsen is spying on her hot neighbor. She tries her best to get his attention, from washing her car to performing a song for him, but in the end the neighbor gives his number to one of her bandmates instead!
Since “Call Me Maybe” dropped in September, it has reached the top of the digital charts (which is the first song by a Canadian artist to do so since Justin Bieber’s “Baby” back in 2010). “Call Me Maybe” is the 11th song by a Canadian artist to reach No. 1 on the Nielsen SoundScan. In addition, Jepsen is the 4th Canadian artist to hit #1 on Billboard’s Canadian Hot 100.
So, what does all this say? Carly Rae Jepsen has star-power and is definitely an artist to look out for!
Check out Carly’s “Call Me Maybe” music video, above.
You can see Justin Bieber giving a shout out to Carly here and a video of your favorite celebs (like Selena Gomez, Ashley Tisdale, and more!) rockin’ out to “Call Me Maybe” after the jump!
Anand Bhatt is a Grammy recognized Indian-American artist. With a love of music, Anand was influenced by many different artists in the creation of his own unique musical stylings. I got a chance to talk with Anand about how he got into Latin music, what his songwriting process is like, and about his love of charity work. Kristen Maldonado: You’re the first Indian-American to be … Continue reading Interview: Indian-American Artist Anand Bhatt Shares His Love Of Music
Jessie J was destined for stardom even at the young age of 12! Before she was singing “Do It Like A Dude” and “Domino,” Jessie J rocked the stage as Blousey Brown in The Wenn Stage School production of Bugsy Malone. I hope performing on Broadway or the West End is in the near future for her! You can see Jessie J sing “Ordinary Fool” from … Continue reading Footage Released Of Jessie J In School Production Of ‘Bugsy Malone’
Barbie and Ken get a royal Barbie makeover as the first wedding anniversary of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, draws nearer. InStyle reports that the new Mattel dolls feature the duo in mini-versions of their original wedding garb: William in his red military jacket with medals and blue sash, and Kate in her Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown complete with … Continue reading Mattel Helps William and Kate Get Doll’d Up For Their First Royal Wedding Anniversary
Taylor Swift talked with Today correspondent Jenna Bush Hager about her upcoming film, The Lorax, and what its like growing up in the spotlight. According to the country singer, she is certain that she will never feel the need to prove that she has grown up, like Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears. “I’m never gonna have the moment where I’m like, I’m a woman now, … Continue reading Taylor Swift Doesn’t Need To Prove She’s Grown Up
Taylor Swift‘s new music video “Safe & Sound” for The Hunger Games with The Civil Wars was just released, but Taylor admits that when she was first asked to write a song for the film she didn’t know what to expect. “When I got the call, I thought from what I’d heard about the movie, ‘It’s an action movie, right? We’re probably going to be writing … Continue reading Taylor Swift Talks Writing “Safe & Sound” For ‘The Hunger Games’
Gloria Estefan‘s newest hit “Hotel Nacional” references some of your favorite cult classic films, including The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Birdcage, Some Like It Hot, and more. Even Susan Lucci makes a guest appearance! Favorite lyrics: “Drama’s on like Susan Lucci, it’s time for hoochie coochie. Say goodbye to the sunlight, we own the nighttime, yeah.” The harmonies going on there rock and it’s just so … Continue reading New Music: Gloria Estefan Releases “Hotel Nacional” Music Video
Yesterday Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars debuted their “Safe & Sound” music video for The Hunger Games movie. Swift looks like she is walking through a war-torn Capitol, remembering life as it use to be. While simple, the music video is very powerful and shows off the beautiful scenic area that it was shot in (which happens to be Nashville!). The video is perfect for The Hunger Games, … Continue reading New Music: Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars Debut “Safe & Sound” Music Video
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