Jeff Giles
Will Michael Bay Direct More ‘Transformers’ Movies?
Michael Bay told anyone who would listen that three ‘Transformers’ movies were enough for him. Maybe we shouldn’t have believed him.
According to Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner, the company is “actively discussing” Bay’s return for the blockbuster franchise’s fourth outing, which could film back-to-back with ‘Transformers 5.’
Taylor Swift Is Billboard’s 2011 Woman of the Year
Billboard has shown a great deal of love to Taylor Swift by honoring her as its latest Woman of the Year.
Swift, 21, has been recognized before by this prestigious music industry trade, receiving titles for Top Country Artist, Top Country Album and Top Billboard 200 Artist. But this new recognition makes her the youngest artist ever to earn the honor.
Taylor Swift Reveals New Album Will Feature Lots of ‘Sad’ Songs
The New Yorker doesn’t usually devote much space to young artists or current trends, but they made an exception for Taylor Swift in their most recent issue, giving a full profile of the artist that, as they point out, has sold more albums in the last five years than any other musician.
Swift was characteristically frank in the article, offering her thoughts on life and love as a 21-year-old supers
Hank Williams Jr. Issues Statement Clarifying Controversial Hitler Comment
It may not do anything to save his long-running gig as the musical kickoff for ‘Monday Night Football,’ but Hank Williams, Jr. has issued a personal statement in response to the brouhaha that erupted after his recent appearance on ‘Fox and Friends.’
Williams, who compared a golf match between President Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner to “Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu,” attemp
Lady Gaga Reveals She’s Hard at Work on New Album and Tour [AUDIO]
In today’s pop marketplace, it’s commonly accepted for an artist to take three years or longer to finish a new album, which is almost exactly how long it took Lady Gaga to get from her first full-length collection, ‘The Fame,’ to its recently released follow-up, ‘Born This Way.’
But Gaga didn’t get where she is by following what everyone else is doing, and based on comments she made during a recen
Tony Bennett Sets New Records with His Amy Winehouse Duet, ‘Body and Soul’
We often refer to senior citizens as being in their ‘golden years,’ but Tony Bennett is taking it to a whole new level. In fact, before long, he could be in his platinum years.
At the age of 87, the veteran singer is still reaching new levels of success, breaking a pair of Billboard records with the first single from his ‘Duets II’ album.
Madonna Reveals Plans for New Album in Spring 2012
It’s been a few years since Madonna released her last album of original material, and in that time, a whole new crop of budding pop divas — including Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Ke$ha — has emerged.
But it won’t be long before Madonna returns to reclaim the throne. According to a recent interview, she’s nearing the finish line on her next album, the follow-up to 2008′s ‘Hard Candy,’ and plans to re
Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus Top People’s Richest Teen Celebs List
From the days of Rudolph Valentino, Judy Garland, and young Frank Sinatra, teen idols have been big business — and thanks to the latest edition of PEOPLE magazine’s richest teen celebs list, we know business is still booming.
The names on PEOPLE’S list shouldn’t surprise anyone who pays attention to pop music — the biggest teen earners include Nick Jonas, Willow and Jaden Smith, and Selena Gomez.
Snoop Dogg’s 10-Year-Old Daughter Cori B. Makes Her Singing Debut With ‘Do My Thang’ [AUDIO]
Get readizzle to feel really old, kids of the ’90s: Snoop Dogg‘s 10-year-old daughter, who goes by Cori B., is joining Willow Smith in the tween pop scion scene.
In fact, she’s already dropped her first single, titled ‘Do My Thang.’
Taylor Swift Beats Out Paul McCartney for July Concert Crown
Time will tell if we’ll still need her when she’s 64, but last month, Taylor Swift was the biggest concert draw in the land — selling even more tickets than Paul McCartney.
According to numbers released by the ticketing service TicketsNow, Swift accounted for an amazing six percent of system-wide sales, good enough to place her sixth on the all-agency list of events for the month.
Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery Announce Titles and Release Dates for Their Debut Albums
Earlier this week, Lauren Alaina beat her fellow ‘American Idol’ alum to the punch when she debuted her video for ‘Like My Mother Does’ a day before Scotty McCreery premiered his clip for ‘I Love You This Big.’
When it comes to the release dates for their debut albums, the budding stars will trade places.
Simon Cowell Wants Mariah Carey on ‘X Factor’
He’s had his hands in some of the most successful albums and TV shows of the last 20 years, and made enough money to never have to work another day in his life — so the list of people Simon Cowell needs to listen to is awfully short.
But when Mariah Carey says she wants to appear on Simon’s new series, ‘The X Factor,’ he pays attention.