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Amaro was so overwhelmed by the fact that she won a $5 million recording contract and would be starring in a Pepsi commercial that all she could say when asked how she felt was, “Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God.” She could not get a word out since she was overtaken by emotion. We can’t blame her for being verbally flustered, as her whole life just changed in an instant.
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The final trio also performed Michael Jackson‘s ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ with the robots from the Cirque du Soleil show featuring the King of Pop’s music. They were stomping, well-choreographed robots with dollar signs on their chests. The trio sang at the top of the stage about a minute in. It was cool and, well, different.
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Read my latest X Factor recap.
At this stage in the competition, the judges no longer vote, and each hopeful’s fate is up to the American voting audience. While you vote, consult PopCrush’s handy recap, which details each performance so you can make an informed decision about the final four.
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Adele is on the cover of the latest Billboard Magazine.
In the accompanying cover feature, members of Adele’s team and her handlers speak about the talent they are blessed to work with. “Adele knows how good she is. You can’t underestimate that. Artists that tend to work long term, most of them tend to have a clear-cut idea of who they are,” said Rob Stringer, chairman/CEO of Columbia Records, her label in the U.S.
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I got to interview Adam Levine from Maroon 5 about his new karaoke app and his involvement with The Voice. What’s Levine’s favorite karaoke song?
Al Green “Stay Together.” I also like “Welcome to the Jungle” to get things going and to bring the house down. Run-D.M.C., too!
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I wrote a post about Beyonce’s latest cover, the winter issue of Jones.
Beyonce was selected for this honor thanks to her contributions to music, film and fashion. Bey’s a full-service diva, that’s for sure. There isn’t an arm of culture that she isn’t impacting.
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Read my interview with Jenn Karsten.
BN: What is your favorite drugstore find?
JK: My favorite drug store find is Andrea Eye Makeup Remover Pads because they are pre-soaked, super-gentle and fast! I also really love to shop all of the amazing nail polish formulas -especially the rapid-dry ones because I’m always in a hurry. They have wonderful color range so I can make nails a perfect accessory or trend.
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I review the latest from Lady Gaga, her ‘Marry The Night’ video.
It is a provocative video that requires five or six viewings to absorb it all. It’s dense with activity and Gaga-esque through and through.
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Adding to the pressure was the fact that the final seven had to perform in front of the Jackson brothers, mama Katherine Jackson and Michael’s three children, Michael, Paris and Blanket. Uh, change the title of the show to ‘Stress Factor’ at least for tonight.
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Lady Gaga is on two covers of the January 2012 ELLE U.K.
Gaga was candid in her feature story, as well, acknowledging the fact that even if you don’t like her music, you can’t deny her dedication. “Some of those people admire the commitment to the work,” she said. “That to me is more important than anything.”
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