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Jul 18 2011 07:40 PM ET

Teenage dream: Katy Perry shows some love for gigantic Justin Bieber

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Four weeks after she partied with 14-year-old Rebecca Black in her “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” video, Katy Perry is living the teenage dream all over again — only this time, it’s with Canadian mini-heartthrob Justin Bieber. Or at least with a giant painting of him.

Perry tweeted a photo of herself Saturday posing next to what looks to be a 10-foot outdoor mural of Bieber in his signature hoodie and side-swept mop of hair. “Eatin’ corn on the cobb [sic] hangin with my adopted son, The Biebs,” reads the caption by Perry, who is pictured in a cowboy hat and a flannel shirt, snacking on an ear of corn. A quick jaunt through her Twitter feed and online tour dates suggests the mural is somewhere in scenic Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  READ FULL STORY »

Jun 21 2011 02:30 PM ET

Michele Bachmann (mis)uses Katy Perry's 'Firework' in campaign. Does it irk you when a song is misunderstood?

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Over the weekend, controversial Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann entered the RightOnline conference in Minneapolis to the sounds of Katy Perry’s “Firework”, which can only lead to one reasonable explanation: Bachmann and Co., perhaps in preparation for the 4th of July, wanted to get super patriotic and play a song about fireworks.

Otherwise, it’s fairly easy to assume Bachmann was looking off to the side when someone tried to show her the music video for “Firework” and inform her that the song itself is actually Perry’s love letter to many, including homosexuals. Of course, if you know anything about Bachmann, then you know she’s hardly been supportive of the LGBT community throughout her career. (And at the same event, the representative had glitter thrown at her by an alleged LGBT activist.)

So was Bachmann’s use of the tune in her campaign insulting or a simple misunderstanding? READ FULL STORY »

Feb 1 2011 05:57 PM ET

'HIMYM': Neil Patrick Harris tweets Katy Perry episode promos. This looks promising...

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Earlier this month, we asked you how you think How I Met Your Mother guest star Katy Perry would compare to the show’s other seemingly endless supply of guest stars. And, based on the promos for the episode starring the “California Gurls” singer — which became available yesterday after Neil Patrick Harris tweeted them: “CBS just emailed me promos for the Katy Perry ep of HIMYM. Not sure if I’m supposed to tweet ‘emyet. Oops.” — she’ll rank somewhere between Wayne Brady and Britney Spears. (HIMYM fans know where on the spectrum those two fall.) Unlike some of the CBS sitcom’s guest stars, Perry, I’ve always felt, has great comedic timing (which I’m sure was bolstered by marrying a certain British comedian). Just watch her fluster Ann Curry on Today (at about 1:50) earlier this summer. As for the promos, watch them here. And, no, she’s not the mother.

Anyone else think Perry, from certain angles, looks like a brunette twin of The Big Bang Theory‘s Kaley Cuoco?

Read more:
Katy Perry to guest star on ‘How I Met Your Mother.’ How do you think she’ll compare to the others?
‘How I Met Your Mother’: Did the show do a good job tackling a dark subject?

Dec 9 2010 05:28 PM ET

Justin Bieber, Google king: The most searched terms of 2010

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justin-bieberImage Credit: Pamela LittkeyAs 2010 draws to a close, it’s time to turn to the Google Zeitgeist — because we are what we search, no? In addition to searches about major political events and humanitarian crises, there was, of course, the celebrigoogling. This year’s most searched person in the United States: Justin Bieber. Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Lil Wayne, Taylor Swift, Eminem, and Megan Fox rounded out the top 10.

On the film front, Batman and Star Wars were the most searched for movies, which is kind of wild considering neither Batman nor Star Wars movies came out this year. (Of course, we can’t rule out Clone Wars as being responsible for the surge in searches.) Or even last year! But they are pretty awesome. Toy Story 3, Dear John, Tron, Percy Jackson, Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Avatar, and Inception were among the most-searched films as well. READ FULL STORY »

Dec 6 2010 05:39 PM ET

Katy Perry joins Darren Criss and the Dalton Academy Warblers to sing 'Teenage Dream'

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Darren-Criss-Katy-PerryImage Credit: Michael Buckner/Getty ImagesIn the off chance that “Teenage Dream” fatigue has not yet kicked in, last night at the Trevor Project Live benefit in Hollywood, Darren Criss and the Dalton Academy Warblers performed the mega-hit “Teenage Dream” with a very special surprise guest. About halfway through the performance, Katy Perry took the stage, sang some big vocal ad libs, and then joined the group for the rest of the song. Whether you think she added something to Darren and the Warblers’ performance or not, it was great to finally see Katy join Darren and perform the hit at such a special event rather than on a television show. Check out the (very blurry) video for yourself — Perry shows up around the 1:22 mark:  READ FULL STORY »

Nov 30 2010 01:55 PM ET

Victoria's Secret models lip-syncing Katy Perry's 'Firework' seem slightly wrong to anyone else?

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To promote tonight’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (CBS, 10 p.m. ET), the world’s most beautiful models filmed a video lip-synching musical guest Katy Perry’s “Firework.” Watch it below. That seem wrong to anyone else? Maybe it’s because Perry’s video for the song shows kids with real problems — parents who verbally and physically abuse one another, issues with their bodies and sexuality, cancer, etc. — and the models’ main problem appears to be how wide to open their mouths to make the lip-syncing convincing. (That one blonde fails.) I know, I know, everyone has their problems, it’s just tough to see these women embody the underdog. (Though I have no problem imagining them making us go, “Oh, oh, oh.” Perhaps they’re what we’re supposed to aspire to.)

So while I try to disassociate “Firework” with its video (the beat does make it a killer runway song), are you ready to watch the Victoria’s Secret models strut their stuff (in a $2 million Bombshell Fantasy Bra if they’re Adriana Lima)? In addition to Katy Perry, Akon will perform. CSI: Miami‘s Adam Rodriguez will also take part in the evening as “Vic, the hip owner of Club Victoria, the hottest nightclub in town where the show is taking place.” Do you think they paid him for that gig, or did he volunteer? READ FULL STORY »

Nov 4 2010 10:30 AM ET

'Glee' song preview: Darren Criss is a 'Teenage Dream'

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Glee-never-been-kissedImage Credit: Adam Rose/FoxIt’s that time of the week when we hear snippets of the songs from the next episode of Glee and pretend we can tell which one will be the best. Listen below to the tracks from the “Never Been Kissed” episode. Per Fox, “After Finn and Sam find an unconventional way of controlling their urges, a few glee club members pick up on the strategy and start using it too. But when Coach Beiste gets wind of what they are up to, the glee club has some explaining to do.” This involves two mashups: The boys (pictured, looking Motown-ready) do the Supremes’ “Stop! In the Name of the Love” with En Vogue’s “Free Your Mind,” while the girls get Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” and the Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up.” My thoughts: “Free Your Mind” will always be a ringer, and even though I love Bon Jovi, I’m now more excited to hear Mercedes take the lead on the Stones. New cast member Darren Criss (as Blaine, a gay student on the rival Dalton Academy Warblers) makes his first appearance to sing lead on a catchy rendition of Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream,” while Puck and Artie’s “friendship” results in a duet of Bob Marley’s “One Love (People Get Ready).”  READ FULL STORY »

Nov 3 2010 03:30 PM ET

November Sweeps calendar: 'Glee,' 'House,' 'Big Bang Theory' and more welcome big-name guests

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November-2010-Sweeps-GuideImage Credit: Harper Smith/NBC; Adam Rose/Fox; Bob D'Amico/ABC; David M. Russell/CBS; Virginia Sherwood/NBC; United Feature Syndicate IncNovember is here, and you probably know what that means for television: Sweeps! It’s that bountiful time of the TV season when the networks try to ramp up viewership as much as possible so they can set their advertising prices for the year. All of which means means we’ll see crazy guest stars! Specials! Awards shows! Big interviews! For example, Cher is going on 20/20 to talk Burlesque Nov. 19; ABC is airing the Country Music Awards on Nov. 10; Oprah will sit down with the Jackson clan on Nov. 8; and Gwyneth Paltrow, well, she’s appearing on both the CMAs on Nov. 10 and Glee Nov. 16. How does one make sense of the November Sweeps madness? Duh, it’s easy, silly: Just use our handy, complete-yet-only-the-stuff-you-care-about guide below:

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 3
Oprah (Syndicated, check local listings): More of Oprah and Gayle’s camping trip at Yosemite National Park
Survivor: Nicaragua (CBS, 8 p.m.): Only 12 castaways remain as the tribes merge
In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: All Access Nashville (ABC, 10 p.m.): This hour-long special features Roberts interviewing country music stars Brad Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood, and Kellie Pickler
Law & Order: SVU (NBC, 10 p.m.): A History of Violence‘s Maria Bello and ER‘s Alex Kingston guest star

THURSDAY, NOV. 4
The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 8 p.m.): Dollhouse‘s Eliza Dushku guest stars
Bones (Fox, 8 p.m.): So You Think You Can Dance‘s Stephen “tWitch” Boss guest stars
Community (NBC, 8 p.m.): Hilary Duff and Andy Dick guest star
30 Rock (NBC, 8:30 p.m.): Elizabeth Banks returns

FRIDAY, NOV. 5
Oprah (Syndicated, check local listings): First of two-part event featuring Madea‘s Tyler Perry and 200 men who are stepping up to speak out about the trauma of their childhood sexual abuse (the second part airs Friday, Nov. 12)
Medium (CBS, 8 p.m.): Scrubs‘ Judy Reyes and NCIS‘ Rena Sofer guest star
Supernanny (ABC, 8 p.m.): Season premiere!
CSI: NY (CBS, 9 p.m.): Night Court‘s John Larroquette guest stars as Deputy Chief of Manhattan Borough Detectives Ted Carver

READ FULL STORY »

Oct 4 2010 12:33 PM ET

Flight attendants dance to Lady Gaga

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Cebu Pacific Airlines, a Philippines-based carrier, devised a plan to liven up the in-flight safety lectures: Have the flight attendants dance to Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Well, that’s certainly one way to get people to pay attention. READ FULL STORY »

Sep 27 2010 09:06 AM ET

Katy Perry laughs off 'Sesame Street' controversy on 'SNL': What do you think?

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katy-perry-elmo-shirtKaty Perry was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live‘s season premiere this weekend, just in time for her to address that silly Sesame Street cleavage scandal from a few days prior. Perry dropped by SNL‘s Bronx Beat sketch in an Elmo t-shirt cut even lower than the outfit she wore on Sesame Street. She was playing (ha) a children’s library volunteer who’d gotten in trouble for her revealing attire. Perry didn’t say much of note, mostly just letting her clothing and the chatty Bronx Beat ladies played by Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler get all the laughs.

And then Maya Rudolph got real. “Who cares if kids are looking at boobs?” she asked rhetorically. “Boobs feed babies…I turned on CSI the other night, and there’s a dead guy with a worm in his eye. But we can’t look at the tops of boobs?” Delivered in a goofy voice or not, it’s a pretty good point. Why do some Americans freak out so furiously about body parts — even harmless, mostly covered body parts? There was really nothing inappropriately sexual about what Perry wore on Sesame Street, unless creepy adults chose to read it that way. This whole non-issue is ridiculous, in my opinion, making a ridiculous SNL sketch the perfect way to respond.

But maybe you’ll disagree. Watch Katy Perry’s SNL skit after the jump if you haven’t seen it yet (clip via E!), then let us know what you think. Was this an appropriate way for Perry to respond to the Sesame Street controversy or not? READ FULL STORY »

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