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Viewers got a first glimpse at Whitney Houston’s upcoming film “Sparkle” this morning when NBC’s “Today” show premiered the trailer for the much anticipated release. The remake of the 1976 musical movie stars Houston as the mother of three girls who form a singing group and struggle with fame and drug addition. She is also…

“The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond” enters The Billboard 200 at # 1, after selling 175,000 copies last week. That is the greatest one-week total for a soundtrack of a theatrically released movie in digital history. “The Hunger Games” soundtrack, produced by country musician T-Bone Burnett, features songs by Taylor Swift, Kid…

Taylor Swift topped the Billboard Top 40 Money Makers list of 2012, earning a reported $35.7 million dollars in 2011. The magazine attributed her touring, which pulled in $29 million, and songwriting to her success. U2 was in second with $32 million. Kenny Chesney, Lady Gaga and Little Wayne rounded out the top five. The…

The newest members of the Country Hall of Fame were announced today from Nashville, Tennessee. Country superstar Garth Brooks, who has sold more than 128 million albums since he released his first solo album 15 years ago, lead the pack. Also inducted was veteran singer Connie Smith. Hargus “Pig” Robbins, who has worked with everyone…

The Monkees front man, Davy Jones, died today from a heart attack in Indiantown, Florida, where he lived. Jones was born December 30, 1945 in Manchester, England. His long hair and British accent helped him achieve heartthrob status in the United States. Jones rose to fame in the mid-1960s when he joined the pop group…

The winners of the 2012 BRIT Awards are: British Male Solo Artist: Ed Sheeran British Female Solo Artist: Adele British Breakthrough Act: Ed Sheeran British Group: Coldplay British Single: One Direction- What Makes You Beautiful MasterCard British Album of the Year: Adele- 21 International Male Solo Artist: Bruno Mars International Female Solo Artist: Rihanna International…

Adele emerged top winner at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, winning six trophies including the prestigious trifecta of record, song, and album of the year. The night’s other big winners included The Foo Fighters, who won five awards. Kanye West, who was nominated for seven Grammy’s, took home four trophies. Taylor Swift also won two Grammy’s for…

Whitney Houston, the legendary pop singer who sold more than 140 million albums with hits like “Greatest Love of All” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” died on Saturday in Beverley Hills, California. She was 48 years old. Houston got her start singing in the Baptist church choirs with her mother, Cissy…

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards, airing February 12th, will be awarding prizes to only 78 categories, compared to the 109 which were given last year. In April 2011, The National Academy of Recording Arts responded to criticism that “too many categories were diluting the Grammy’s impact” by making 31 category cuts and numerous consolidations to…

With Superbowl XLVI a week away, rapping superstar Nicki Minaj confirmed today that she would be joining Madonna’s halftime performance in Indianapolis. Madonna’s highly anticipated 12 minute show also includes a guest performance from LMFAO, making this year’s halftime routine a star-studded event not to be missed. While Madonna’s set list has not been announced,…