'X Factor' Hires New Judges Kelly Rowland And Paulina Rubio

May 21st, 2013 3:07pm EDT
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Former Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland and Latin pop star Paulina Rubio have been confirmed as the new judges on The X Factor.

Producers were forced to find new judges when Britney Spears quit after a single season on the show and original judge L.A. Reid moved on.

Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell will remain at the judges panel to welcome the newcomers when The X Factor starts its new season later this year. Production will begin this week.

Cowell, who also produces the show, said in a statement, "It's taken more than a decade but I'm delighted to finally be on a panel with three girl...
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The Morning Roundup: Taylor Swift Hates Justin Bieber, New 'Star Wars' Animated Series On The Way

May 21st, 2013 10:13am EDT
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Taylor Swift didn't shy away from showing her true feelings for Justin Bieber at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night. The country singer was not only visibly put-off when BFF Selena Gomez bumped into on again/off again boyfriend backstage, and Taylor's priceless reaction was caught on video. Taylor also showed her disdain for Bieber in the press room, when one reporter's question quickly changed her mood. It's safe to say one outlet probably won't be getting press credentials to next year's event. (story)

Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek has broken on through to the other side. The mu...
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Rock Legend Ray Manzarek, Keyboardist For The Doors, Dies At 74

May 21st, 2013 8:53am EDT
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After secretly battling bile duct cancer, Ray Manzarek -- musician, singer, producer, film director, writer, and co-founder and keyboardist of The Doors -- has died. The news was reported on the band's Facebook page on Monday.

The keyboard player co-founded the band with frontman Jim Morrison in 1965. He passed away at a clinic in Germany at age 74. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, son Pablo, and three grandchildren.

Responding to his death, bandmate Robby Krieger stated: "I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek. I'm just glad to have been...
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Miguel Nearly Breaks Woman's Neck With His Crotch At Billboard Awards

May 20th, 2013 8:26pm EDT
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R&B singer Miguel somehow avoided seriously injuring at least one fan at Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards, when a leap of faith went awry.

While on stage performing his hit "Adorn," the singer attempted to jump over members of the crowd to another part of the stage, but botched the landing.

Miguel barely made it across the opening in the stage and ended up kicking one woman in the head and crushing another woman's face between his legs and the stage. Fortunately neither of the women were injured in what looked like one of them could have ended up with a broken neck.

The singer never...
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Chely Wright & Her Wife Welcome Twin Boys

May 20th, 2013 7:27pm EDT
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Country star Chely Wright gave birth to twin sons over the weekend. The lesbian singer and her wife, music executive Lauren Blitzer, welcomed the identical twin boys on Saturday.

The babies, named George Samuel and Everett Joseph, were two months premature.

Wright had revealed earlier this year that her children were expected to arrive in June. She just issued the following statement to People.com: "We are grateful for all the amazing medical care and the love and support of family and friends."

When she announced the pregnancy news in January, Wright said, "We feel like God blessed us w...
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Justin Bieber & Miley Cyrus Music Collaboration In The Works?

May 20th, 2013 5:40pm EDT
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Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber are rumored to be working on some music together. The singer/actress was spotted leaving his studio last week, prompting speculation that they're collaborating on a project.

She told E! News:  "You guys will have to wait and see. I'm the biggest at top secrets. I've had this single ["We Can't Stop"] ready for about a year, and I've had to keep my lips sealed and just not saying anything. So you'll see."

Bieber is currently working on new music and is known for teaming up with some of the hottest names in music, so it's no stretch that he and Miley may be work...
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Kim Kardashian Debuts Kanye West's New Album Cover & Title Prior To His 'SNL' Performance

May 20th, 2013 5:30pm EDT
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Kim Kardashian shared the title and cover art for boyfriend Kanye West's new album via a post on her Instagram page on Saturday, just hours before the rapper took the stage as the musical guest on the season finale of Saturday Night Live.

Kim didn't even say anything, simply posting several hash tags about the album and Ye's appearance on the show.

"#Yeezus #RedYeezy's #SNL #Tonight #NewSlaves #YeezySeason #Donda #June18," she wrote.

Kanye released his latest single, "New Slaves," on Friday, which was projected to 66 movie screens on the sides of buildings in his hometown of Chicago, Ne...
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Taylor Swift Repulsed By Selena Gomez/Justin Bieber Kiss At Billboard Awards

May 20th, 2013 5:01pm EDT
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Taylor Swift isn't a big fan of BFF Selena Gomez's on/off boyfriend Justin Bieber.

The country singer looked visually disturbed during Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards when pal Gomez stopped backstage to give Justin a couple of kisses.

Taylor walked in with Selena and kept going when her friend stopped to chat with her beau, turning her head away and sticking her tongue out. It was all captured on the backstage cameras.

The singer also wasn't too happy with Justin's win of the inaugural "Milestone Award," and she made it known backstage during a press session.

A cheery Swift called...
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'The Voice': Meet Team Blake's Holly Tucker

May 20th, 2013 12:15pm EDT
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Blake Shelton has his dream team on The Voice this season: a final three loaded completely with country artists. BFTV recently caught up with one of those artists, Baylor marching band star Holly Tucker, to get to know her better.

"I always expected big things because I've seen the show on TV and it just looks larger than life," Holly said of her Voice experience so far. "That's exactly what I got and more."

Speaking of big things, America has watched Holly blow the doors off the Voice studio with her powerful performances of LeAnn Rimes' "How Do I Live" and Martina McBride's "Broken Wing...
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Taylor Swift Reigns Over 2013 Billboard Music Awards - Full Winners List

May 20th, 2013 12:07pm EDT
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Taylor Swift earned eight trophies at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards last night, but she's sharing the spotlight with a trio of stories from the show.

Swift was against fun. and Maroon 5 for most of the night, each earning 11 nominations. However, as Swift began to win one award after the other, it was clear she would almost sweep the competition.

Swift had already won six awards before the telecast - Billboard gives out accolades beforehand to shorten the show. She then went on to take Artist of the Year and Top Female Artist.

Justin Bieber won Top Male Artists, as well as awards for T...
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