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Friday, June 15, 2018
Courtney Stodden Releases a Haunting New Music Video: WATCH!
Courtney Stodden is launching her music career. If you think that that"s funny, then you"ve clearly never heard her sing.
Some of her past projects were a little over-the-top (though we"ll always have a place in our hearts for "Asphalt"), but her new music is serious.
Now she has a music video out. This one is haunting, beautiful, and deeply bizarre. And you can watch it below.
Under her new persona, Ember, Courtney Stodden has graced us with three new singles.
"Pink Flamingo" and "Me Too" are pop.
The former has some clear EDM influences and some entrancing qualities.
"Me Too" has a topical title, but before you accuse her of titling it in poor taste, remember that Courtney Stodden has shared two stories of sexual assault.
This is very much her heartbreaking story to tell.
You can find both of those songs here on iTunes, where you can also find the song "For You."
And "For You" has its very own music video.
The music video"s opening isn"t the strongest. She speaks in a British accent, giving the intro an almost fairytale quality.
At times, her singing reminds us a bit of Blondie.
Part of that may be this particular song"s musical elements. She doesn"t somehow resemble the entire band.
At other times, between the filters employed and the wig and the singing itself, we get some very genuine Lana Del Rey vibes.
In these moments, the similarity is primarily visual.
There"s this powerful retro quality with some intense witchy vibes, and we"re here for it.
Bits of Japanese kanji appear on the screen from time to time.
Courtney — or Ember — lounges in a robe in the grass, or lays out in a skimpy white outfit to soak up a little sun.
(Yes, Courtney is famous for her body, so she"s not exactly wearing a nun"s habit for the video)
Later, things take a turn for the psychedelic.
We see her in purple with red eyes, but the vision is distorted. it"s an interesting effect.
Eventually (and yes, this is a spoiler, so spoiler alert), we see that she has been singing to herself all along.
Well, singing to her open casket.
(Or is this Ember singing to Courtney? I"ve never watched Hannah Montana, but the alter ego thing seems complicated)
The launch of her (serious) music career could be seen as Courtney"s rebirth as Ember.
Ember, of course, is evocative of fire imagery. Phoenixes are reborn in flames, and there is nothing more symbolic of rebirth than a phoenix.
We don"t know how much of that is intentional and how much the serindipidous symbolism just fell together (sometimes it"s like that), but we expect more along these lines as Ember releases more music videos.
Don"t be too disturbed by the "Courtney is dead" imagery. What the public has seen of Courtney was a persona, just like Ember.
Courtney-slash-Ember isn"t stopping at these three singles, by the way.
Her album, "Off The Record," drops on July 8. That"s in less than a month!
While some of Courtney"s older songs like "Asphalt" and "Mistletoe Bikini" were a bit more sensational, we"re excited to see more of her artistic side.
And we"ll be eager to see more music videos, of course.
The "For You" music video was a wild ride but we keep getting back in line.
Drake Wasn"t Dodging Pusha T Diss with "Degrassi" Music Vid for "I"m Upset"
Drake’s new music video for “I’m Upset” — with his ‘Degrassi’ castmates — wasn’t a clever distraction from his beef with Pusha T … but it was a bad, and unavoidable, coincidence. Drizzy took a ton of heat for releasing the video while fans were…
Drake"s "Degrassi" Reunion Music Video Came Together in Just Over a Week
Drake got his old ‘Degrassi’ costars to reunite for his new music video on just about a week’s notice … so say two of his former cast/classmates. Shane Kippel and Ephraim Ellis — who played Drake’s best friend and fateful shooter on…
Drake"s "Degrassi" Reunion Music Video Came Together in Just Over a Week
Drake got his old ‘Degrassi’ costars to reunite for his new music video on just about a week’s notice … so say two of his former cast/classmates. Shane Kippel and Ephraim Ellis — who played Drake’s best friend and fateful shooter on…
Thursday, June 14, 2018
"Degrassi" Star Daniel Clark is "Upset" Over Drake Music Video Snub
Daniel Clark — best known for playing Sean Cameron on “Degrassi: The Next Generation” — isn’t feeling the love after missing out on a cameo in Drake’s new music vid … and is clueless why he didn’t get the invite. Daniel tells TMZ … he found…
"Degrassi" Star Daniel Clark is "Upset" Over Drake Music Video Snub
Daniel Clark — best known for playing Sean Cameron on “Degrassi: The Next Generation” — isn’t feeling the love after missing out on a cameo in Drake’s new music vid … and is clueless why he didn’t get the invite. Daniel tells TMZ … he found…
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Lonzo Ball Clowned By Teammate for Bumping Own Music In Gym
What did Lakers player Josh Hart tell his teammate, Lonzo Ball, when he caught him listening to his OWN rap music in the gym??? “TURN THAT SH*T OFF!” It’s actually pretty hilarious … Hart could hear the ZO2 joint, “Gotta Get It,” bumping…
Monday, May 28, 2018
Lady Gaga"s "Bad Romance" Music Vid Star Busted for Stealing Pantyhose
Lady Gaga’s gold-chinned male muse in her “Bad Romance” video allegedly tried to jack a bunch of women’s underthings, but got caught … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us Slovenian actor Yuri Bradac was arrested for shoplifting…
Monday, May 21, 2018
Taylor Swift Was FEELING Kelly Clarkson"s Billboard Music Awards Show
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards were full of beautiful political statements and powerful performances.
But there were other, subtler moments that you may have missed if you glanced away.
One of them featured Taylor Swift rocking out to her own music … as Kelly Clarkson performed it.
Kelly Clarkson has one hell of a voice, and she performed a medley of some of 2017"s biggest hits.
One of those hits, as you can see and hear in the video that we"ve included, is Taylor"s epic revenge song: "Look What You Made Me Do."
Taylor released the song as the single that led up to Reputation dropping.
The song itself parodies how she has been portrayed while also promising revenge against a number of her enemies.
Notably, she had been feuding with Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, and with Katy Perry.
When Kelly began singing Taylor"s lyrics, Taylor couldn"t help but sing along.
Taylor was situated in the audience between teen heartthrob Shawn Mendes and 21-year-old heartthrob Camla Cabello.
(Which pretty much makes Taylor the envy of the entire world, doesn"t it?)
In the video, we see Taylor mouth the lyrics while also posing — she can"t help but know that the camera will be on her while Kelly is singing her words.
She quickly loses her composure and bursts into laughter, however.
She was clearly enjoying her time at the awards show. And why shouldn"t she? She had the best-selling album of all of 2017.
Taylor was clearly living her best life.
She was practically joined at the hip with the beautiful Camila Cabello, with whom she has also recently performed during her massive concert tour for Reputation.
Now, being good buddies is all well and good, and we"re glad that Taylor was able to enjoy the music.
But she may have enjoyed some of the music a little too much.
See, when teen singing sensation Shawn Mendes took to the stage to perform "In My Blood," Taylor and Camila could not contain their enthusiasm.
A number of people — and their cameras — notice the two were standing to sway and dance to Shawn"s music.
Most notably … Darren Criss.
Criss recorded the humorous moment on his phone, saying "excuse me, miss" in a polite and certainly too-quiet-to-be-heard tone while showing that Taylor and Camila were obstructing his view.
He wanted to enjoy Shawn"s performance.
Probably because he has two ears and a heart.
Some fans asked why he didn"t also stand, but that would have been passing along the buck and essentially forcing the entire audience to stand.
That"s no fun.
But Taylor and Camila enjoyed their friend"s singing. That"s what matters.
Some artists get very touchy about covers by other artists.
Clearly, Taylor enjoyed Kelly Clarkson"s inclusion of her lyrics.
No medley of 2017 hits would feel right without Taylor"s music, and what better choice than her epic single that promised revenge on her enemies.
They say that success is the best revenge, so she"s already making good on that promise.
Janet Jackson Just Totally Owned the Billboard Music Awards
Yup. She"s still got it, folks.
On Sunday night at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, Janet Jackson was honored with a career achivement tropy.
Prior to accepting the ICON award, however, the legendary artist got up on stage for her first performance in nine years, as well as her first performance ever as a mother.
(Jackson gave birth in early 2017. At the age of 50.)
After being introduced by Bruno Mars, Jackson took to the Las Vegas stage in a sparkling gold sweatshirt dress and shiny gold thigh-high shoes.
She opened her medley of beloved hits with “Nasty,” as her mother Katherine and other family members, including nephew Prince Michael, smiled from the crowd.
Janet then launched into her 1993 song “Throb," reminding everyone of just how long she"s been on the scene and just how many hits are in her catalog.
But it wasn"t just Jackson"s singing and dancing that brought attendees to their feet.
It was her sage and beautiful words afterward.
Upon accepting her well-earned award, Jackson praised the ongoing #MeToo movement, talking at length about this moment in our culture and in society.
“I’m deeply humbled and grateful for this award," she said, adding:
"I believe that for all the challenges… we live a great moment in history. It’s a moment that at long last women have made it clear that we will not be controlled, manipulated or abused.
"I stand with those women and those men.”
The 52-year-old became black woman to receive this distinction at the Billboard Music Awards.
But we can only hope she will not be the last.
Previous winners included Cher, Celine Dion, Prince, Jennifer Lopez and Neil Diamond.
"Our public discourse is loud and harsh," continued Janet.
"My prayer is that weary of such noise, we will turn back to the source of all calmness, that source is God.
"Everything we lack, God has in abundance: compassion, sensitivity, patience and boundless love.
"Again I want to thank all of you for this honor and I thank God for giving me the precious energy that lets me live my life as an artist who every day seeks to expand my capacity to love.”
Watch both Janet"s performance AND her speech below.
Just prepare to get up out of your seat and cheer when it"s all over…
Shawn Mendes Performs with MSD Choir Students at Billboard Music Awards
Shawn Mendes just paid tribute to victims of gun violence with an emotional tribute at the Billboard Music Awards … and with the help of students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Shawn took the stage Sunday to perform his song “Youth,” and was…
Billboard Music Awards: ALL the Red Carpet Fashion!
Taylor Swift walked her first red carpet in two years.
Janet Jackson needed a little bit of help at the last second.
And Jennier Lopez totally showed the world her bra!
The Billboard Music Awards were full of fun fashion, unique fashion and revealing fashion, along with simply the biggest names in the recording industry business.
Scroll down and then all around for a look at the ensembles that stood out the most…
1. Kelly Clarkson at the BMAs
Kelly Clarkson co-hosted the Billboard Music Awards. And dazzled on the red carpet ahead of time.
2. Normani at the BMAs
Normani must have a lot of confidence to pose this way in this sort of dress. Good for her!
3. Ashlee Simpson at the BMAs
Hey! Ashlee Simpson! We remember you! Good to see you out and about on red carpets again.
4. Demi Lovato at the BMAs
Demi Lovato went with the leopard skin look for the Billboard Music Awards. Like what you’re seeing?
5. Padma Lakshmi at the BMAs
Is it any surprise that Padma Lakshmi looked amazing on the red carpet? No. Of course not.
6. Tyra Banks at the BMAs
Tyra Banks is always very comfortable on a red carpet. She might as well have been born on one.
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Shawn Mendes to Perform "Youth" With MSD Choir at Billboard Music Awards
Shawn Mendes will perform his song “Youth” at the Billboard Music Awards as a tribute to those affected by gun violence, and he’ll be joined on stage by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Choir. Sources close to production tell TMZ Mendes and…
Thursday, May 10, 2018
R. Kelly Responds to Spotify Pulling His Music
R. Kelly is calling out Spotify for what he calls its hypocritical move to yank his tunes from all playlists. Kelly’s team fired back at Spotify’s decision to stop promoting his music on their playlists while allegations he’s running a sex cult…
Donald Glover Won"t Reveal Meaning Behind "This Is America" Music Video
Donald Glover is taking an equivocal approach on the meaning behind his new music video, saying it’s not up to him to tell you what message to extract … so, figure it out yourself. We got Donald — aka Childish Gambino — Wednesday night at…
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Music Producer Detail Accused of Raping, Abusing 2 Female Artists
Drake’s ex-producer, Detail, allegedly physically and sexually abused 2 up-and-coming female artists … according to legal docs they just filed. One of the women is a singer named Kristina Buch, and she claims Detail raped her back in February…
Brian Grazer Pumped About Gucci Mane Movie, "Progenitor of Trap Music"
Brian Grazer is doing an “8 Mile”-style movie about rapper Gucci Mane — and tells TMZ he believes Gucci is the “progenitor or trap music.” Yeah, we had to look that word up too … turns out, progenitor means creator or originator. So, is that…
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Young Dolph Compares Record Labels to Slave Owners In Music Video
Young Dolph’s latest music video is set on a plantation … and the rapper compares signing to a major record label to modern day slavery. Dolph dropped his latest EP “N***** Get Shot Everyday” a few months back and drops the video for his single…
Friday, April 27, 2018
Cardi B and Offset Show Off Baby Bump at Billboard Latin Music Awards
If ya ever imagined Cardi B and Offset at prom — with a kid on the way — it probably looked a lot like this. Hip-hop’s new super couple was feeling the love Thursday night in Vegas where she performed for the Billboard Latin Music…
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