September 2012 • Page 6 of 40 • mjsbigblog

Rihanna – Diamonds – First Listen (AUDIO)

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Listen to Rihanna’s new song “Diamonds.” The song is the first single off the pop singer’s upcoming album, which doesn’t have a name or track list yet. It’s expected to be released before the end of the year.

Cassadee Pope From Hey Monday Joins Blake’s Team On The Voice

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Cassadee Pope ex-Hey Monday member auditioned for the The Voice. “Candles” was covered on Glee, and got mentioned during the Klaine kiss scene.

Needless to say, when Cassadee took the stage, got all 4 judges to turn and eventually choose Team Blake Shelton, Gleeks around the world had heard of Cassadee and her ex band.

Videos after the jump.

Kelly Clarkson and more to perform at CMA Awards (VIDEO)

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ABC has announced the first group of performers set for the CMA Awards, airing on ABC November 1. Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town will all take the stage.

Dancing with the Stars

Tuesday Ratings: NCIS Wins the Night, The Voice Beats DWTS in the Demo

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Last night’s ratings once again has DWTS with more viewers than The Voice, but with far fewer of those viewers in the 18-49 age range. NCIS beat both DWTS and The Voice in both viewers and ratings, but The Voice was only down 1 ratings point vs NCIS. NBC has to be totally thrilled with The Voice demo numbers!

Singer Andy Williams Dead at 84 (VIDEO)

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Legendary singer and TV host Andy Williams has died. According to his rep, Williams passed away last night at his home in Branson, MO after a year-long battle with bladder cancer. He was 84.

Idol Sales News – Week Ending 09/23/12

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Finally with numbers. P!nk will have the highest selling album this week (her first number one – 280K). Psy will likely be the top digital download (he better enjoy it, because Taylor Swift is demolishing

American Idol’s Erika Van Pelt and X Factor’s Jillian Jensen are Buds (VIDEO)

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American Idol Season 11 alum, Erika Van Pelt, who hails from Rhode Island revealed on twitter recently that she and X Factor hopeful, Jill Jensen, are good friends.

Erika tweeted, “Jill is a good friend of mine. Like my little sister. She dated my brother. And yes we play in the same band.”

Jessica Sanchez Bench Behind the Scenes and Concert (VIDEO)

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Jessica Sanchez spoke with fans and performed a couple of tunes at a press conference for the clothing line Bench in Manila earlier this week.

Watch her perform “Stuttering” and “The Prayer” for her fans. Plus, check out a behind the scenes video of her Bench photo shoot!

Video after the Jump

Young Fan Kissed by Carrie Underwood – CNN Interview (VIDEO)

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The 12 year old boy, Chase, who received his first kiss from Carrie Underwood on stage at her concert in Louisville is interviewed by CNN.

Watch after the jump.

Idol Headlines for 9/26/12

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Jennifer Hudson tweeted, “Awh I got to sing with Prince tonight in my hometown, n walk up the purple hallway while prince was on stage singing purple rain!!! Dreaming” Carrie Underwood performs at Resch Center in