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'Glee' Wish List: What Music the Club Should Cover Next

Posted Oct 22nd 2009 1:05PM By: Melissa Daniels

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Each week, the 'Glee' club of McKinley High put on amazing productions as they rehearse, perform and prepare for their sectional competitions. With genres ranging from musical theater to country to hip-hop, the group has had as much success with energetic, classic rock songs as they have with sweet and soulful ballads. Here's 10 picks we think make great choices for Will Schuester to assign to his talented, if somewhat troubled, group of students.

TMI? LeAnn Rimes and Music's Top 10 Oversharers

Posted Oct 16th 2009 4:08PM By: Jo Piazza

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Country crooner LeAnn Rimes has had tongues wagging this year over her steamy affair with her married co-star Eddie Cibrian and subsequent split from hubby Dean Shemeret. Now she is spilling her side of the story on her new album due out in the spring.

"Most of the stuff I've written [myself], so it's definitely my life," Rimes, 27, told People magazine. "Part of my therapy is to write," she says. "I write with a lot of my best friends, so most of [our meetings] are therapy sessions that turn into songs."

Longtime Nashville songwriter Patrick Davis explains, "Singers and songwriters are able to speak to their audience through their songs. I think it helps them get things off their chests." Rimes isn't the first pop star to use her personal life for musical fodder. After the jump take a look at our list of the top ten musical over-sharers:

About to Pop: Five Times August

Posted Oct 15th 2009 3:30PM By: Ashley Iasimone

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Who: Five Times August
Album: 'Life as a Song'
Video: 'Better With You'
Hails From: Dallas, Tex.
For Fans Of: Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson

Why He's About to Pop: Brad Skistimas, the 26-year-old musician behind Five Times August, boasts over 65 song placements in TV and film, and was the first unsigned artist to have an album sold in Wal-Mart. Since the release of his debut album, 2005's 'Fry Street,' the singer-songwriter has made his music career happen on his own. Skistimas does everything from writing and performing his music to handling his own licensing, merchandise, tour bookings and promotions. "There are two sides to my career," Skistimas tells PopEater. "One is being the artist, and the other is taking care of the business."

As busy as he may be, Skistimas has the drive and creativity to be successful without the backing of a major label. After collecting the best tracks from his first two albums, Skistimas re-recorded them with producer Andy Zulla (Kelly Clarkson, Rod Stewart) for his new release, 'Life as a Song.' Over the summer, Skistimas partnered with Kickstarter.com, a funding platform for upcoming artists. With support from his fans, Skistimas raised $20,000 to go toward his album's release in only a month's time.

"It's hard to stay ahead of the game," Skistimas says, "but being independent also means you usually don't have the same funding as major label artists. You've got to think of new innovative ways to promote yourself. Think thrifty, and try things that have never been done before. It's all about experimenting. "

Who Is Max Martin? A Hitmaking 'Beast'

Posted Oct 14th 2009 5:00PM By: Steve Baltin

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Sure, it was Katy Perry who kissed a girl and Britney Spears who sang "Livin' in sin is the new thing," but the words are actually those of Max Martin, a 38-year-old Swedish producer that some would argue is the biggest pop songwriter in the world.

"He was the guy who ushered in teen pop being more like a form of creative expression," Ann Powers, pop music critic for the L.A. Times tells PopEater. "Look at [producers] Stargate, Ryan Tedder -- they wouldn't exist without Max or the success he had. There's been a huge shift in the 21st century towards appreciating mainstream pop and I would base that as a shift to when Max Martin started."

Musicians Face Off: Covers vs. Originals

Posted Sep 21st 2009 12:30PM By: Amber James

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Over the weekend, Kelly Clarkson and her backup singers decided to perform their own version of Miley Cyrus' single 'The Climb,' and it actually sounded pretty good. Imitation is the highest form of flattery but what happens when the cover sounds better (or terribly worse) than the original? Take a look at our top picks and decide which version you like better. After the jump, it's The Fray vs. Kanye West, Chris Daughtry vs. Lady Gaga, Rihanna vs. Madonna and more!

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Kelly Clarkson: 'I'm a Big Fan of My Butt'

Posted Sep 21st 2009 7:51AM By: PopEater Staff

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The original 'American Idol' knows she's got a substantial tush, and she's more than okay with it. Kelly Clarkson admits to Now magazine, "I'm a fan of my butt." The 'I Do Not Hook Up' singer says, "I totally have no chest, I'm all butt. Ever since I was a kid I've had a bubble butt - I get it from my mama. Guys are usually like, 'Oh my gosh, look at that butt!" In a good way!'"

Exclusive: Clarkson Tells Us Why She's Not 'an A--hole' Like Kanye

Posted Sep 17th 2009 11:59PM By: Jo Piazza

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Kelly Clarkson doesn't regret one bit tearing Kanye West a new one on her blog this week. In fact she thinks she gave him exactly what he deserved for ruining Taylor Swift's VMA moment. "I don't feel bad for what I said," Clarkson revealed exclusively to PopEater on the red carpet for VH1 'Divas.' "In the music industry we only have ourselves to blame if we allow people to act a certain way." Kelly's Harsh Words After the Jump!

Clarkson's Fine With Her Figure

Posted Aug 11th 2009 7:23AM By: PopEater Staff

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Kelly Clarkson has had enough of other people talking about her weight, so now she's coming out and addressing the topic herself. In the September issue of Self magazine (via PEOPLE), Clarkson strikes back against those who have criticized her waistline, saying:"When people talk about my weight, I'm like, 'You seem to have a problem with it; I don't. I'm fine!',"

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Kelly Clarkson performs on 'Good Morning America' in NYC's Central Park on July 31. More photos of Kelly >>

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Kelly Clarkson visits "Late Show With David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on July 13, 2009 in New York City. Jonah Hill Visits "Late Show With David Letterman" - July 13, 2009 Ed Sullivan Theater New York, NY United States July 13, 2009 Photo by Soul Brother/FilmMagic.com To license this image (57898445), contact FilmMagic.com

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Kelly Clarkson arrives on the red carpet of the 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards at the MuchMusic HQ on June 21, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards - Red Carpet MuchMusic HQ Toronto, ON Canada June 21, 2009 Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage.com To license this image (57745140), contact WireImage.com

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Curves Cropped, Kelly Clarkson Appears In Fitness Mag

Posted Aug 7th 2009 7:57AM By: PopEater Staff

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We're not pointing any fingers at Kelly Clarkson, but we were surprised when we saw September's issue of SELF. The fitness magazine shows Clarkson slim and trim, even though recent photos of her show a completely different figure. Has the magazine gone too far with its photoshop skills?

Clarkson: I Didn't Steal From Beyonce

Posted Jul 27th 2009 3:29PM By: PopEater Staff

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Kelly Clarkson is in an all-out battle with her record company after her producer double dipped his backing track, unbeknownst to her, also giving it to Beyonce for 'Halo.' Worried that 'Already Gone' would sound like a rip-off of Beyonce's hit, Clarkson tried to keep her track off the radio, but RCA went behind her back and released it.

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Clarkson said she confronted her co-writer Ryan Tedder on the phone after she heard 'Halo' on the radio and realized the backing track was exactly the same. But it was already too late to make any changes to her record.

"No one's gonna be sittin' at home, thinking 'Man, Ryan Tedder gave Beyonce and Kelly the same track to write to.' No, they're just gonna be saying I ripped someone off," Clarkson told Canada's CBC radio (via NY Post.)

According to TMZ, Tedder is fighting back these claims though. In a statement he urges fans that Clarkson is selling him out, and he's not to blame for the similar sounding songs. "'Already Gone' is one of the best songs I've written or produced since 'Bleeding Love' and stands tall on it's own merits apart from 'Halo'. They are two entirely different songs conceptually, melodically, & lyrically and I would never try to dupe an artist such as Kelly Clarkson or Beyonce into recording over the same musical track, the idea is both hurtful and absurd," his said in his official statement.

Although Clarkson fought to keep the song from becoming her new single, RCA in turn decided to release the single 'Almost Gone' to radio stations as her third single.

"I fought and fought," she said. "In the end, they're releasing it without my consent. It sucks, but it's one of those things I have no control over. I already made my album. At this point, the record company can do whatever they want with it. It's kind of a sh- - -y situation, but . . . you know, you learn," Clarkson added.

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Kelly Clarkson gets startled by the paparazzi during her visit to 'Late Show With David Letterman' on July 13, 2009 in New York City. More photos of Kelly >>

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Kelly Clarkson: 'I Love My Body'

Posted Jun 5th 2009 1:40PM By: Brooke Tarnoff

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On the heels of her single 'My Life Would Suck Without You,' singer Kelly Clarkson has announced that her life would be just fine without another critical word on her weight. The original 'American Idol' tells the hosts of the Kyle and Jackie O Show in Australia that she's getting tired of the public's fascination with her size.

"For seven years it's been happening. It's like, 'OK cool, the fat joke,'" she said during the interview, Us magazine reports.

Clarkson insists, "I love my body. I'm very much OK with it. I don't think artists are ever the ones who have the problem with their weight, it is other people."

The singer also takes issue with persistent rumors about her romantic life, which range from speculation on her sexuality to questions about her long-term single status.

"The rumors are not helping me on the dating front!" she says. "I prefer the boys. I'm extremely flattered when I do get hit on by girls, and I think it's hot, but I'm not into it. I like boys."

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Enough with the fat jokes - Kelly Clarkson tells an Australian radio show that she's tired of weight criticism and actually, she loves her curvy figure.

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In an PEOPLE interview, Kirstie Alley says she'd like to lose almost 100 lbs. "One time on 'Cheers,' I weighed about 148 lbs., and they told me to lose, like, 20 lbs.... I wasn't fat. But they're saying, 'You need to lose 20 lbs.' So what does that put me at?"

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Anna Faris isn't worried about keeping her 'House Bunny' shape now that she's getting married. "I am fattening it up!" she tells PEOPLE.

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Singer and 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi reveals to Extra that she's fought an eating disorder for quite some time. She says she used to binge eat because she didn't have music as an outlet at the time.

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Former tennis pro Monica Seles reveals in her new book, 'Getting A Grip,' that she has finally beaten her 9-year battle with food. Seles admits she packed on the pounds to cope with stress relating to her father's death and being stabbed in the back on court during a match in 1993.

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Audrina Patridge says her new appearance has nothing to do with plastic surgery, and everything to do with dropping some "baby fat." Some had speculated she got a nose job and other work done.

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According to rumors, Scarlett Johansson has dropped 14 lbs since she began work on 'Iron Man 2' with Gwyneth Paltrow, who is mentoring her young co-star. Scarlett is seen here on Nov. 5, 2008 and March 24, 2009.

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Star Jones' drastic weight loss -- and the controversial way she achieved it -- helped facilitate her exit from 'The View.' Now, she's apologizing to her former co-panelists. "I'm so sorry that I placed a burden on my colleagues. I never asked them to lie."

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In Jaime Pressly's memoir, the 'My Name is Earl' star describes the eating disorder she suffered as a young fashion model.

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Lindsay Lohan appears to be in another one of her "skinny" moods. The actress has been showing off her stick-thin figure at NYC' Fashion Week. Here, she attends a store opening on Feb. 15.

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Clarkson adds, "I'm only 27, not 40 and still single. I enjoy being single, I love work and I think people are so passive with relationships and I'm not that person."

Clarkson explains that the rumors are unnecessary - she says she'll be happy to spill the details of her love life when the time comes. "I'm an extremist, I'm either in a relationship or I'm not. I'm honest about it and I'll tell people, it's just there's nothing to tell. I have a very good life."

Back in February, Clarkson was open with PopEater in discussing the fixation bloggers like Perez Hilton had on her weight and sexuality.

"Honestly, I don?t know what the hell I did to [Perez]. He?s very concerned about my sexuality and my weight, which I?m not. I learned at a very young age from my father: ?Honey, you?re never gonna be able to control what people think about you or say about you; you might as well just stop worrying about it.? I learned on ?Idol? not to read any of it -- never. You?re either going to become one these people that you know have just totally lost perspective because everybody?s tooted their horn so much, or you?re gonna crawl in some hole and want to kill yourself because people are just so mean. I enjoy our conversation right now, but I won?t read what we do." Read More of Our Interview

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