'American Idol' winner Phillip Phillips' 'Home' was the soundtrack for a lot of our summer -- from its prevalence in the Olympics to its simple down home charm, it was a cozy, breezy listen and radio staple. And based on the preview snippets of Phillips' debut, 'The World From the Side of the Moon,' he's really got a knack for that.
Bruno Mars debuted the new song 'Young Girls' on 'Saturday Night Live' two weeks ago as a piano ballad with a delicate string section. Now, the studio version of the song has leaked, and it's much more lively, with drums, synth accents and a mid-tempo beat.
The upcoming dramedy film 'Silver Linings Playbook' has more going for it than just its pretty young stars Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper -- it also boasts a soundtrack that features a new song from the one and only Jessie J.
Want to hear 1:30 snippets of songs on the 'Paradise' edition of Lana Del Rey's 'Born to Die?' Well, you are in luck, LDR lovers. Minute-and-a-half snippets of the album have landed online, and are posted below for your listening pleasure.
Taylor Swift released 'State of Grace,' the fifth single from 'Red.' Has it really been that many already?! In any case, the quality matches the quantity: 'State of Grace' may well be a perfect pop song.
Christina Aguilera is getting back to basics yet again. The singer, who adopted a jazz-inspired sound on 'Back to Basics' back in 2006, teamed up with legend Tony Bennett for his 'Viva Duets' collection.
Kelly Clarkson recently announced that she'll be releasing a greatest hits album along with a new single, 'Catch My Breath.' Well, she must've read our awesome review of the song, because she performed it for the first time on stage in Dublin!
"I knew you were trouble when you walked in / So shame on me now," Taylor Swift laments on 'I Knew You Were Trouble,' another promotional single from 'Red,' due Oct. 22. Other than 'Back to December' off of 'Speak Now,' this may be the first single in which Swift, however indirectly, takes responsibility for her role in a failed relationship -- and that maturity suits her, though it may not always make for easy listening.
Ellie Goulding's boyfriend Skrillex is now rubbing off on her in the professional realm. The British singer, who also adopted her BF's half-shaved hairstyle, has partnered with EDM star Calvin Harris for 'I Need Your Love' from his upcoming album '18 Months.' It's quite the dance jam.
Are you a fan of Taylor Swift? Then good news, kids! Because the singer just gave us a sneak peek -- er, listen -- to her new song 'Begin Again' off of her album 'Red' after a video appearance on 'Good Morning America'!
Taylor Swift often comes under some heat for her lyrics, which can sometimes veer into the junior notebook doodle arena, but the girl is growing up. In an ode to a new romance, Swift paints a vivid picture of a first date following a rough breakup in 'Begin Again' -- and she sounds like a young woman.
And the fascination over Carly Rae Jepsen continues, thanks to the release of her album 'Kiss.'
The 'Call Me Maybe' singer was on Chelsea Handler's late night talk show 'Chelsea Lately,' and it's pretty obvious that the singer has grown comfortable in her own skin to sit and chat with everyone's favorite b---- of a host. (We love you Chelsea!)
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