Wednesday May 2, 2012
Yes, you do hear a British accent when Hollie Cavanagh speaks. She was born in Liverpool, England, but she now makes her home with her family in Texas. Finishing in the bottom 3 four out of the last five weeks leading up to her place in the top 5, Hollie Cavanagh must be considered an underdog for advancing to the finale. However, underdogs should never be counted out. Find out more in the profile of Hollie Cavanagh.
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Wednesday May 2, 2012
Working with the prolific Calvin Harris ("Feel So Close") as producer and Anthony Mandler (Nicki Minaj's "Starships") as video director, Cheryl Cole is setting out to conquer UK pop fans once again. The song "Call My Name" is hot, current dance pop and will be released as a single on June 10, 2012 with her album A Million Lights following on June 18, 2012. The music video shows Cheryl Cole dancing and strutting her stuff in a range of fashion forward clothes. Her first two solo albums both hit #1 and were certified platinum in the UK. Together they generated four top 5 pop hit singles including two that went to #1, "Fight For This Love" and "Promise This." Many believed that the rejection of Cheryl Cole for a judging spot on X Factor USA would be a major career setback. However, the "Call My Name" song and video show no signs of that impact. Check it out below and prepare for the next wave of Cheryl Cole. No word yet on any possible US release.
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Wednesday May 2, 2012
There is only one contestant in season 11 of American Idol to make it to the final 5 without ever finishing in the bottom 3. He is also the resident rocker who is frequently compared to Dave Matthews. As we head to performance night for the final 5 it is a great time to familiarize yourself with Phillip Phillips.
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Wednesday May 2, 2012
It is looking like 2012 is the year of monster hit singles. Just when fun. finished setting sales records with their hit "We Are Young," now Gotye sweeps in with records of his own. No song had sold over 400,000 digital copies in three consecutive weeks until now. The hit "Somebody That I Used To Know" sold 542,000 copies two weeks ago, 463,000 last week, and 414,000 this week. Three other songs sold in excess of 400,000 copies two weeks in a row, but three consecutive weeks is a new record. These stellar sales figures will help keep Gotye at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for a third consecutive week while fun. remains at #2. "We Are Young" has now logged nine consecutive weeks in the top 2. Gotye enters the top 10 in pop radio airplay this week at #7 and maintains a grip on the top of the Billboard streaming chart. "Somebody That I Used To Know" has gone to #1 around the world and ranks as one of the biggest worldwide pop hits of 2012.
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