“Star Musician” 2012 Finals Crowns Best Iranian Musicians [PHOTOS]

After a world-wide search for the most talented Persian vocalist and instrumentalist, the Star Musician competition chose its Top 10 finalists who traveled the world to perform at the finals June 9, held at the spectacular 2,000-seat Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California.

Star Musician judges included pop icon Andy Madadian, legendary producer Farokh ” Elton” Ahi, Grammy-nominated guitarist Ardeshir Farah, renowned lyricist Paksima Zakipour, and highly-sought after director Siros Kerdouni. These accomplished judges, along with the help of the voting public, chose the final two winners of the night.

Star Musician crowns the best Iranian musician and singer

Kris Allen Holds Exclusive CD Listening Party For Sophomore Album [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Kris Allen Vision of Love

Kris Allen was a busy man Friday. First, he met up with Terri Seymour of Extra at The Grove for an interview [Click here to see photos of the interview]. Then, the season 8 American Idol winner walked over to Mixology 101 for an exclusive listening party for his new album, Thank You Camellia. Continue reading

Justin Bieber Performs “Boyfriend” On The Voice Finale [VIDEO]

Justin Bieber is a busy teen.
Yesterday, he announced he graduated from high school.
Tonight, he performed his new single and hit song, Boyfriend, on the second season finale of The Voice.
“BIG DAY TODAY. Performing #BOYFRIEND for the first time Live on the FINALE of @NBCTheVoice,” Justin Tweeted before the show.Tell me, did you like Bieber’s first-ever performance of this song on live TV? Continue reading

Jessica Sanchez Shines Covering Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ [VIDEO]

Jessica Sanchez sings I will Always Love YOu

Sixteen-year-old Jessica Sanchez blew away the judges, the live audience and millions across the country as she covered Whitney Houston’s version of I Will Always Love You on American Idol tonight (March 7).

After Jessica’s amazing performance ended, Steven Tyler went so far as to say that Jessica “just made 40 million people cry.”

Watch Jessica perform the Whitney Houston classic below:

“Not only are you one of the best singers tonight, I think you’re one of the best singers in the whole competition!” said Randy Jackson.


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Lady Antebellum Celebrates Oreo’s 100TH Birthday With Surprise Concert [PHOTOS]

Lady Antebellum Oreo Cookie

The Oreo cookie turned 100 yesterday and some famous celebrities came out to celebrate the big event.

Grammy-award winning band Lady Antebellum surprised Oreo and a crowd of unsuspecting fans at The Grove in Los Angeles, CA Tuesday for a concert and to sing bday wishes to our brown and creamy friend.
The country stars sang their new song Dancing Away with My Heart. Lead singer Hillary Scott gushed, “We feel like we have the best fans. They’re awesome!” Continue reading

CELEB QUOTE OF THE DAY: Robin Thicke: “You Can’t Listen To Your Own Music When Having Sex”

CELEB QUOTE OF THE DAY.

Robin Thicke gave us this beauty of a gem quote at the Rolling Stone American Music Awards party on Sunday night:

“My wife still tries to play my music when we have sex and I always ask her to skip the iPod. Skip it! I can’t possibly listen to my music when we make love. It drives me nuts because I keep going, ‘The bass is too loud, the guitar is wrong, I should’ve put a solo in that section.’ You can’t listen to your own music when having sex.” Continue reading

PHOTOS: American Idol Runner-Up Lauren Alaina In Concert

SPOTTED: American Idol runner-up, Lauren Alaina, performing at the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Concert at The Grove in Los Angeles.

The ceremony also included performances by Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Robin Thicke, Il Divo and Sean Kingston. Alaina was most excited to see Gavin DeGraw, gushing via Twitter, that “he’s amazing!”

Lauren sang a pop-country Christmas medley which included Blue Christmas and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (VIDEO below!)