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Why Aubrey O'Day's New Single, 'Wrecking Ball,' Is Going To Reignite Her Career In A Big Way

Posted 4/26/12 3:59 pm EST by Sam Lansky in Celebrity, Music

Hey Aubtorage! (Yes, that's you.) I'm Sam Lansky, and this is my column, "Pop Think," where we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the pop music world -- but this week, there will be no "bad" or "ugly" involved. Why? Because my subject is the great Aubrey O'Day (who will for the duration of this piece be referred to interchangeably as "Aubrey O'Slay," "Aubrey O'Legend," "Flawlessbrey O'Day" and "Godbrey O'Day" -- feel free to pick your favorite), who rose from the ashes of Danity Kane like a phoenix, ascending gloriously to take her rightful throne at the top of the charts. (OK, I'll stop now.)

In all seriousness, Aubrey has always been underrated, remarkable more for her big personality, flashy style and uninhibited demeanor than for her considerable music talents -- but then, she hasn't always had the material to show it off. All that is changing with the release of her latest single, "Wrecking Ball," an infectious pop-rock nugget that sheds the glitzy dance vibes of her past singles in favor of an ultra-radio-friendly sound, songcraft at its very finest and vocals stronger than ever.

With a new platform buoyed by her appearance on "Celebrity Apprentice," a deal with SRC Records/Universal Motown and a refined sound that diverges from the house-influenced dance-pop currently dominating the Hot 100, Aubrey is back and better than ever -- and this week, I'm taking a look at how she's primed for a major musical takeover. You ready, Aubtorage? This is not another love song.

From her first appearance on MTV's "Making the Band 3" back in 2004, it was obvious that Aubrey O'Day was a star. A preternaturally self-possessed HBIC who held her own through the in-fighting and obstacles that made "Making the Band" so compulsively watchable, Aubrey became the breakout star of the show and its resulting band, Danity Kane, a five-piece girl group who released two major albums (2006's Danity Kane and 2008's Welcome to the Dollhouse), including two top 10 hits, the grimy urban swag-before-it-was-swag-anthem "Show Stopper" and 2008's mind-blowingly good "Damaged." (If you haven't heard the Siik remix of "Damaged," brace yourself for a major popgasm.)

Read more about Aubrey O'Day's new music after the jump.

Madonna, Miike Snow Release New Albums; Watch One Direction + Katy Perry On 'The Kids' Choice Awards'

Posted 3/26/12 12:00 pm EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, The Week In Pop

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and appearances, TV appearances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to).

The week begins with the divas -- we've got the release of Madonna's MDNA and Katy Perry's expanded Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection. (The original version was cotton candy-scented. No word on a scent this time around, but we'd love it to come with actual cotton candy -- or any kind of candy, really). The guys are also making waves this week with new albums from The Used (Vulnerable), Miike Snow (Happy To You) and more. The "Kids' Choice Awards" end the week with performances by Katy Perry and One Direction, and it will be hosted by cool dad Will Smith.

Check out this week's album releases and television show music guests below.

NEW ALBUM RELEASES

Monday, March 26
+ Madonna, MDNA: Leave it to pop diva Madonna to get a jump on the rest of the week's releases. She's earned the right. After the release of her steamy "Girl Gone Wild" video and "Give Me All Your Luvin'" pep rally-inspired video costarring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., along with the myriad snippets she's been teasing us with, the dance party starter set has finally arrived.

+ The Used, Vulnerable: Their fifth studio album showcases the Utah band's range: from "Kiss It Goodbye," a song we premiered last week that is a classic The Used rager complete with an anthemic shout-along chorus, to their more melodic "I Come Alive."

Tuesday, March 20
+ Miike Snow, Happy To You: Production dynamic duo Bloodshot & Avant along with singer Andrew Wyatt open the album with the tinkly sheen of "Enter the Joker's Lair," and it's clear from the get-go that the album is aptly named with buoyant keyboard lines and rhythms and slick electro-pop shuffles. The set also features fellow Swede Lykke Li on the softly percolating "Black Tin Box."

+ Katy Perry, Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection: The new version of Katy Perry's mega-blockbuster album includes all the original songs along with bonus tracks, some of which feature Kanye West, Missy Elliott and Snoop Dogg collabs, and also a Tommie Sunshine "smash-up."

Check out more new album releases and upcoming TV appearances and performances after the jump.

Five Celebrity Dads I Pray Never Frequent A Happy Ending Massage Parlor

Posted 6/18/09 6:04 pm EST by Tamar Anitai in Celebrity, Music, Photos, Videos

Today's news that Jeff Archuleta -- father of Buzzworthy idol David Archuleta -- was arrested for soliciting a sex act at a not-really-focused-on-relieving-your-back-pain massage parlor was nothing short of completely shocking and extremely sad. We're extremely protective of our little Arch Angel and wish him lots of love and... whatever else you wish a person when they (and the whole world) find out that their Mormon dad got busted for a happy ending. By the cops.

With that, here are five more celebrity dads who will absolutely give me another heart attack if I find out they went to an "unlicensed spa."

KEVIN JONAS, SR.
Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr., father of Kevin, Joe, Nick, and Frankie is a former pastor and manages his sons' career (they're in a band called "the Jonas Brothers") which is a full-time job. Also, I've met the man, and he's a saint. I JUST KNOW in my happy little heart that Kevin Jonas, Sr. is just not capable of such indiscretions. It's just impossible.

BILLY RAY CYRUS
Miley's "Thrill Billy" daddy does have the whole out-of-wedlock thing on his side (come on! it was the free-wheelin' '90s!), and then there was the Vanity Fair/ almost-naked pix thing, but he's still a true family man who's biggest crime, in my opinion, is the highlights.

PETE WENTZ
Pete Wentz already aired all of his dirty laundry (and more!) before he settled down with Ashlee Simpson, who cranked out super-cuters Bronx. And even though he's hung with the occasional stripper, he's got a totally hot piece at home. Plus, they're one of those couples who sorta looks like they do it all the time. VIVA LA SIMPSON-WENTZES!

CLAY AIKEN
Clay Aiken is far too busy... wait, what's Clay Aiken doing these days? Oh, going to the airport! Anyway, yay! He has a cute baby! Yay!

CHARLIE SWAN
BELLA'S DAD commit a crime? PUH-LEASE! What crime could the CHIEF OF POLICE OF FORKS possibly commit? I mean, sure, he's sometimes a little emotionally unavailable, and he can't cook to save his life, and true, he's still a bit hung up on his ex-wife, but you CANNOT say that Charlie Swan doesn't love his daughter. Probably the only crime Charlie Swan is guilty of is BEING BORN A HUMAN.

+ Now, speaking of fathers and crimes, watch George Michael's "Father Figure" video.

Tags Ashlee Simpson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Clay Aiken, David Archuleta, George Michael, Jonas Brothers, Kristen Stewart, Miley Cyrus, Pete Wentz, Twilight, video

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Buzz Bites — 5/29/09: LAMBERT TO AIKEN: ANY PRESS IS GOOD PRESS, RIGHT??

Posted 5/29/09 3:31 pm EST by Travis in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music

+ Adam Lambert took the high road (sort of) in response to Clay Aiken's bitter blog rant about his performance on this season of American Idol. (PopCrunch)

+ On the "Lamchop" tip, looks like this year's American Idol runner-up could be the next frontman for Queen. (Prefix)

+ Mmm... if you're hurting for a smooth cover of No Doubt's "Don't Speak," Chrisette Michele has the perfect remedy for you. A beautiful rendition, indeed. (Neon Limelight)

+ Outspoken fashion queen/rapper Kanye West doesn't like books (or reading for that matter) -- which is why he wrote his own book and wants you to buy it now. (Reuters)

+ Is this for real??? Ciara is giving away her Fantasy Ride CD for free when you buy a large chicken sandwich from KFC?? Is this real life? (Fierocia)

+ Friday LOLZ: In case you didn't see that hysterical vid of Katharine McPhee getting attacked by paparazzi and then promptly saved by an outspoken homeless woman, FunnyOrDie has released a spoof of said video. You MUST watch. (Seriously? OMG! WTF?)

Tags Adam Lambert, American Idol, Chrisette Michele, Ciara, Clay Aiken, Kanye West, Katharine McPhee, No Doubt, Queen

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Buzz Bites — 5/22/09: NOBODY ASKED YOU ABOUT ADAM LAMBERT, CLAY AIKEN!

Posted 5/22/09 3:03 pm EST by Travis in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music

+ Former American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken will NOT throw a Strawberry Shortcake-themed pity party for this year's runner-up Adam Lambert, or any of his fans for that matter. Never one to put things "gingerly,"
the red-headed heartthrob went on to say that his ears bled at the sound of Lambert's voice. Seems a bit harsh, no? (E! Online)

+While we're on the subject of our little "Lam," check out this video of Adam singing at his graduation ceremony, and how everyone starts clapping (around the 2:55 mark) in fear for their lives. (Towleroad)

+ And now, calling all Twitter "Lambs!" In case you missed Mariah Carey's tweet last night, here's the name of her new album. (Pink Is The New Blog)

+ As we were crumbling the last bits of our "Flake" bar into our ice cream, British rock band Blur announced that they may possibly add some U.S. dates to their upcoming world tour. Are you ready 'Girls & Boys?" (The Tripwire)

+ Amerie (remember her?) returns with a new single "Just Tell Me U Love Me," but the record sounds dated and just too similar to her first single from back in the day, "One Thing." What do you think? Do u love it? (Neon Limelight)

+ In what must have been perfect weather here in NYC, Fall Out Boy performed "Dance, Dance" live on the TODAY show. Today. (Bitten & Bound)

Tags Adam Lambert, American Idol, Amerie, Blur, Clay Aiken, Fall Out Boy, Mariah Carey

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Buzz Bites — 4/15/09: RIHANNA FORGETS TO HIT SPELL CHECK ON HER TATTOO!

Posted 4/15/09 5:53 pm EST by Travis in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music

+ Poor Rihanna can't catch a break these days. It appears that the sage words of Hindu text she had inked on her haunch aren't spelled correctly. This is exactly why we will ONLY ever get those rub-on kinds that you use with water. (Giant)

+ Trim or not, we still think Eminem looks a little crazy in the eyes. (XXL)

+ This past weekend, Britney Spears catered a little Easter brunch for her dancers on the roof of a hotel in San Jose. We think this was a really sweet gesture on BritBrit's part, but for the sake of the dancers we hope this wasn't the same "finger foods" they hand out on her VIP Backstage Tour. (Britneyspears.com)

+ Something tells us that Soulja Boy Tell 'Em is not actually using TurboTax to do his taxes. Soulja, if you are, DEF spring for the Audit Protection for an extra $10 bucks -- sooooo worth it. (Twitter)

+ The Veronicas are Buzzworthy faves (and so is Joe Jonas or ANYTHING JoBro, for that matter. DOY.) So it's no wonder we freaked a little after seeing this pic of ALL of them together at Pinkberry! That would NEVER happen at the Pinkberry by us. It'd be like, Clay Aiken and Harvey Fierstein. (Jemistry!)

+ Kanye West and The Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers randomly laid down a track for 'Ye's new album. Even weirder is that bad-actor-turned-worse-musician Jared Leto was there to ruin it all (while looking like a serial killer). (Smoking Section)

+ Earlier in the week we mentioned that P!nk and ex-hubster Carey Hart were getting reacquainted. Now it turns out they're getting re-hitched? (In Touch Online)

Tags Brandon Flowers, Britney Spears, Carey Hart, Clay Aiken, Eminem, Harvey Fierstein, Jared Leto, Joe Jonas, Jonas Brothers, Kanye West, P!nk, Rihanna, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, the veronicas, The-Killers

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Buzz Bites — 2/20/2009: Lil Wayne Borrows Pete Wentz's Eyeliner

Posted 2/20/09 6:04 pm EST by Travis in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music

+ The unlikely pairing of Lil Wayne and Fall Out Boy on his latest album "Rebirth" (Oof. All I hearz is Patrick Stump yodeling) makes me wonder if L Dub will "Phone Home" some BBerry pix of his netherbits. (Rap-Up)

+ She's like the wind: Some cute pics of Lady GaGa bein' an easy breezy girl doin' easy breezy things with her friends (no "disco stick riding" here). Amaaaazing what a blonde Janice-from-the-Muppets wig, a French-cut unitard, and a celebrity blogger will do for your career. (PerezHilton)

+ OOF! Estelle! Girl better WERQUE that football jersey. (Go Fug Yourself)

+ Buxom "Barbed Wire" babe Pam Anderson came a two-steppin' down the runway to close out Richie Rich's Wednesday night fashion show (flanked by Roller Rich himself). Kind of annoys me that his muse (and my personal thinspiration) Amanda LePore got the shaft quicker than you can say hep-A. (E! Online)

+ Ok. How great is it that Felicia "Fe" Culotta and Britney Spears have been reunited again, seen here tooling around town in a Mini (when did Brit get that??). Oh, how i have MISSED Fe's lil Southryn lisp and high school bangs. Welcome back, lady. P.S. JoBros gots to be PISSED, yo. No?? Who will keep Big Rob company??? (Pink is the New Blog)

+ Our favorite little strawberry muffintop Clay Aiken apparently got the boot from his record label, RCA. Personally I don't mind his voice (however Contempo-Christian it may sound), but he'll get no sympathy from me until I see next steps from sexpot Katharine McPhee. Yes. I still have McPheever. DEALWITHIT. (Jaded Insider)

Tags Britney Spears, Clay Aiken, Estelle, Fall Out Boy, Jonas Brothers, Katharine McPhee, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, Richie Rich

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Wait... Justin Guarini Was AT THE GRAMMYS! THIS YEAR!

Posted 2/11/09 2:49 pm EST by Tamar Anitai in Celebrity, Music

No, not Justin TIMBERLAKE... Justin GUARINI... Remember? American Idol's first-ever runner-up, who cleared the paths for future runners-up like Clay Aiken and David Archuleta, both of whom would go on to totally eclipse him to degrees so extreme it's almost preposterous? THAT Justin Guarini! With the broccoli-shaped hair!

Well, while pulling photos for my epic Grammys fashion recap, I noticed that Justin Guarini was AT THE GRAMMYS, people! The 2009 Grammys. I know it's hard to believe he wasn't nominated, but he actually is still doing music... COUNTRY music. He's on the CMT show Gone Country 3, which means he's, um, gone country. I wish him all the luck in the world, but I also wish I had a copy of From Justin To Kelly to watch... Wait a second! I've got 99 cents!

Tags American Idol, Clay Aiken, David Archuleta, Grammys, Justin Timberlake, Justin-Guarini, Kelly Clarkson

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Is Beyonce Suffering From Multiple Personality Disorder? And Why Is Pepper Steak So Delish?

Posted 12/10/08 6:25 pm EST by Tamar Anitai in Celebrity, Music, Videos

Krayon Brooks fears Beyonce's "I'm married"/ "Single Ladies" mental state has gone from single-minded to "It's Complicated." The comedian -- his real name's Mike Rose, and he's one half of the super brains behind Planet Unicorn -- also devotes a few seconds to Walgreen's employees, Sephora, and pepper steak.

Watch Krayon Brooks' ridicu-LOLs analysis of Beyonce's mixed messages, check him out on the New Now Next blog, and get MTV News' Kim Stolz's take on A Day Without A Gay. (Also, gay side note: Clay Aiken's maybe-boyfriend Reed Kelly is so effing cute and totally the gay Jake Gyllenhaal! Score!)

Tags Beyonce, Clay Aiken, Krayon Brooks, Planet Unicorn

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Epic Celebrity Spotting: Richard Simmons Sweatin' To The Oldies In Times Square

Posted 10/3/08 11:23 am EST by Tamar Anitai in Celebrity, Videos

While I do break for Jonas Brothers fans, I usually take the "secret" back way (west on 44th Street -- very secret) to work to avoid the Times Square crush on my way to work. Plus, there's a potential for a Clay Aiken spotting since I pass Spamalot on my way into the MTV building too. Hasn't happened yet but I have HOPE.

But this morning I took the main route up Broadway, through the heart of Times Square, crossing through that little strip of land that bisects Broadway and Seventh Avenue and is actually called Military Island, fun fact, or not so fun, depending on your views on the military.

Anyway, when people aren't using that spot as their own personal Olan Mills, it's often used for corporate promotions and stunts, like the Netflix movie binge that's happening right now.

Basically some of the world's laziest people (besides myself), are watching movies for five straight days. And only taking breaks to pee and to sweat to with the golden oldie himself, RICHARD EFFING SIMMONS! So, the im-pec-(har)-ably befro'ed flab fighter was there, in his skimpy skivvies, in the flesh, working these poor people out. I snapped a B'Berry pic for you guys, for my cousin Shelley who's been obsessed with him since we were kids, and, of course, for Jim Cantiello.

Inspired by my awe-inspired Richard Simmons spotting, please enjoy these sweat-inducing videos: Keith Sweat's "Make You Sweat," D'Angelo's "How Does It Feel," (get well soon, big guy!) and a great from the crate that's almost as classic as Richard Simmons himself -- C+C Music Factory's "Make You Sweat."

Tags C+C Music Factory, Clay Aiken, D'Angelo, Jonas Brothers, Keith Sweat, Richard Simmons

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