Fri Jan 27 2012 by Becky Bain
Adam Lambert revealed the behind-the-scenes of his new video
"Better Than I Know Myself", and If you're looking to see the pop star
strut in platform boots and
adorn himself with snakes, you're out of luck. "BTIKM" looks to be about as subdued and low-key as his
"Whataya Want From Me" video (both clips share a similar location of a sleekly-designed house, too), but for what it may lack in razzle dazzle, it's sure to make up in pure emotion. Take a sneak peek at Glambert's newest clip below.
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Fri Jan 27 2012 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Selena Gomez continued her Latin America tour in Mexico City yesterday and was bestowed a Gold Record for selling 30,000 copies of her 2011 album When The Sun Goes Down. At the ceremony, Sel (perhaps to keep boyfriend Justin Bieber from copying her ‘do yet again) rocked multicolored streaks in her hair. The Cosmo cover girl finished her day with a concert that she called, “the most intense, crazy, chaotic most beautiful show EVER.” Check out Selena’s latest look and tell us below (or on Facebook and Twitter) if you love it like a love song. More »
Fri Jan 27 2012 by Robbie Daw
Kelly Clarkson's
"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" — or is it "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)"? (we can't keep track) — is currently burning up the airwaves and recently became the First Lady Of
American Idol's 10th Top 10 single on the Hot 100. But with all the nods the Texas pop diva
has been getting from
various country music awards associations via her
Jason Aldean duet, it seems only natural Clarkson would give one of her latest hits a makeover in the style of the genre. Giddy-up below to listen to the countrified "Mr. Know It All".
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Fri Jan 27 2012 by Robbie Daw
Next week will bring a wave of visuals from a trio of music's most famous women: Madonna's
Super Bowl performance, Nicki Minaj's
"Turn Me On" video with David Guetta and M.I.A.'s
visual for "Good Girl". But let's not forget that these three pop dames collaborated on Her Madgesty's lead
MDNA single "Gimme All Your Luvin"! Watch M&M get down on the studio with
producer Martin Solveig while recording the song in New York last November.
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Fri Jan 27 2012 by Robbie Daw
David Guetta and Nicki Minaj's
"Turn Me On" video won't arrive until January 31 (unless, of course, it leaks before that), but the two teases of the clip unveiled today indicate that, despite the song's title, it's going to be less of a sexy affair, and more of a thriller! Masked bald men and women stalk around while a mysterious figure drags an axe across what looks like a cobble stone road in 1800s England. And there's our fair maiden Nicki, looking quite anxious behind an iron gate. Remind us again — is this a music video or a Hammer horror movie? Get the chills below, pop lovers!
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Fri Jan 27 2012 by Idolator Staff

We're but a few weeks into 2012 and the new year has already offered up love ("Glory" and baby Blue Ivy) and loss (R.I.P. Etta). How did the pop world turn this week? Take a peek at our fresh new
Pop & Fizz chart, in which we've ranked the top artists and news stories shaping the zeitgeist this week, based on incredibly complex math and scientific methods. Where did Adam Lambert, Lil Wayne and Miley Cyrus wind up? See below.
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Adam Lambert,
Etta James,
Feature,
Fiona Apple,
Lana Del Rey,
Lil Wayne,
LMFAO,
Madonna,
Miley Cyrus,
Pop & Fizz,
Seal,
Steven Tyler
Fri Jan 27 2012 by Robbie Daw
If you thought
American Idol was aiming to be softer and gentler this season — with less emphasis on, shall we say,
quirky hopefuls during the auditions for the judges to use as punching bags — then the show finally got back on track this week. We had a taste of the crazy
with Magic Cyclops in Aspen. But Houston, Texas brought out Alejandro Gonzales, a 26-year-old hellbent on causing a revolution, and Phong Vu, who was hoping his spirit would make the judges "shock and wow and
woooooooooo!" These oddballs managed to throw off Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, who set up shop in nearby Galveston, and began to bicker amongst themselves during the auditions.
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Fri Jan 27 2012 by Idolator Staff
Did You Hear?
:: After having a
wax replica of himself at Madam Tussaud's in London, New York, and Spain, Las Vegas now has a wax statue of Justin Bieber. And in addition to the face barely resembling The Biebs' glowing visage, we're betting they forgot to include the
giant Jesus tattoo on his leg, too. [
Pink Is The New Blog]
:: After she recently
posed for Armani, it seems as if Rihanna has received the inspiration for yet another project. RiRi will be producing a reality fashion show for the UK where the winner will get to design an outfit for the pop princess to wear onstage during her concert in London's Hyde Park. [
Billboard]
:: Selena Gomez is a little nervous to be playing "edgy" in her new film,
Spring Breakers, where she plays a bank-robbing, spring-break-loving college student. [
E! Online]
:: Drake is seriously serious about wanting to play President Obama in a biopic. Says Drake, "I watch all the addresses. Any time I see him on TV, I don’t change the channel. I definitely pay attention and listen to the inflections of his voice. If you ask anyone who knows me, I’m pretty good at impressions." [
Rolling Stone]
:: How Cute! Jason DeRulo and Jordin Sparks are finally admitting that they're dating! Jason revealed their relationship status in a recent interview, saying how Jordin makes him feel better since his
recent injury. [
Huffington Post]
After the jump, find out which acts you can find on the tube today.
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Thu Jan 26 2012 by Erika Brooks Adickman
The late, great Michael Jackson was honored today by having his glove and shoe prints immortalized at the famous Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Joining the Gloved One’s family for the ceremony was Justin Bieber (with his newly tinted ‘do), who posed alongside Jackson’s daughter, Paris. Perhaps having the late King Of Pop as your dad makes one immune to Bieber Fever, as the tween seemed unfazed by the close encounter with the Canadian crooner. (Or maybe it’s simply because Paris’ heart still belongs to Chris Brown.) More »
Thu Jan 26 2012 by Becky Bain
Perhaps considering either the
bad reviews or the
impressive sales of Lil Wayne's
Tha Carter IV, Weezy is already prepping the release of his follow-up. While speaking to
Complex, Cash Money's Birdman revealed that Wayne will drop a new album before Summer 2012. "Its called
I Am Not A Human Being 2," he said, adding that the sequel to his 2010 LP is already "ready to go". "It's gonna be before the summer for sure. We haven’t picked the date yet." Perhaps
this incarnation of
Human Being will be
STD-free?