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Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears: 'X Factor' Judge Gets Advice From 'American Idol' Rival

Posted on May 15th 2012 5:30PM by Contessa Gayles

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After both "American Idol"s Jennifer Lopez and "The X Factor"s Britney Spears were slammed for their lack of qualifications by "America's Got Talent"s newest judge Howard Stern, J.Lo has offered up some veteran advice for her future rival, who was officially announced as part of the Season 2 "X Factor" judges' panel alongside fellow newcomer Demi Lovato yesterday (May 14).

"Just be yourself," Lopez advised Britney via ET Online. "I think it's just about really being your true self, not trying to be something that you're not. I feel a little scared for them 'cause I was scared when I started," J.Lo, who will soon wrap her second cycle as an "Idol" judge, admitted.

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Russell Simmons, Rihanna: Mogul Comes to Singer's Defense, Slams Chris Brown Diss Track

Posted on May 15th 2012 5:20PM by Theo Bark

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As reported by The BoomBox, although Rihanna has adopted a blithely unconcerned attitude of late, the "Cockiness" singer has been notably quiet in response to the various barbs thrown her way by her ex, Chris Brown, and sometime beau Drake. However, hip-hop's elder statesman Russell Simmons has come to her defense, tweeting on Mother's Day (May 13) "Everyone needs to get off @rihanna's d--k..." and attaching a link to a two-paragraph missive he posted on his website.

Accompanied by "scandalous" photos from Rihanna's recent shoot with Terry Richardson, the post addresses the various members of the music industry who have been "recently talking about 'good girl gone bad,' Rihanna," and further chastises her critics and ex-flames et al for insulting the singer for behavior which they applaud themselves for.

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Adam Lambert AOL Essay Contest: Read Winner Antoinnette's Touching Tribute to Adam

Posted on May 15th 2012 4:45PM by Sarah Chazan

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Last week, we asked Adam Lambert fans to write their own personal essays detailing how Adam has had a positive influence on their lives. Today, as Lambert releases his new CD Trespassing, we're proud to publish our winner's moving essay. Read below for Lambert fan Antoinnette's touching story about how Adam helped her understand and grow closer to his son after he came our of the closet.

Life doesn't come with a handbook, nor does parenting. As I sit here today, I was inspired to tell you how Mr. Adam Lambert has changed my life, or rather my way of thinking, and how he has become a key to the relationship I currently have with my child. I wish I could say that everything is perfect when it comes to parents and their children, but I would be lying. I wish I could say that being a single parent is easy, but it isn't. And I wish I could say that finding out my son was gay was easy ... but I can't. Over the last few years, I've been working on the relationship I have with my son. How do I begin? With some history of course!

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John Mayer, 'Ellen' Confession: 'I Lost My Head' During Days of 'White Supremacist,' Jessica Simpson 'Sexual Napalm' Comments

Posted on May 15th 2012 3:35PM by Contessa Gayles

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Since scrapping his entire 2012 spring tour after his serious throat condition returned in March, John Mayer has had some much-needed time to reflect. The troubled singer made headlines for all the wrong reasons back in 2010, thanks to infamous Playboy and Rolling Stone interviews in which he crudely called his ex Jessica Simpson a "drug" and described her as "sexual napalm." He also kissed and told about his ex Jennifer Aniston, described his obsession with porn, dropped the N-word and said, "My d--k is sort of like a white supremacist."

Now, two years later, Mayer has spoken up about the controversial comments in an interview on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

"I just sort of lost my head for a little while," Mayer, 34, confessed. "I kind of lost touch, and I didn't want to ask for directions. I did a couple of dumb interviews, and it kind of woke me up," he added.

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OneRepublic Drummer Arrested: Eddie Fisher Booked After a 'Destructive Rage'

Posted on May 15th 2012 12:10PM by Contessa Gayles

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OneRepublic drummer Eddie Fisher was arrested in Denver, Colo. this morning (May 15) after "flipping out in a destructive rage," according to a TMZ report.

Although the details surrounding the arrest remain cloudy, Edward Ray Fisher was taken in by police in Denver, where he currently resides, for destruction of private property, disturbing the peace and assault.

The 38-year-old percussionist for the Grammy-nominated group is scheduled to appear in Denver County Court tomorrow afternoon.

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'Glee' 'Props' Songs, 'Nationals' Songs, Season 3, Episodes 20 & 21

Posted on May 15th 2012 11:15AM by Contessa Gayles

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It's time for the moment of truth, Gleeks! In tonight's back-to-back episodes of "Glee," the New Directions arrive in Chicago, Ill. for the competition they've been working towards all year ... Nationals! This season's "Nationals" episode features the highly anticipated guest appearances from Lindsay Lohan and Perez Hilton, both of whom play judges at the competition.

But before they get to the main event, Tina suffers a head injury in the "Props" episode, causing her to see her classmates in a whole new -- confused -- light. Tina believes she is Rachel, and Rachel is her. Kurt and Finn, Puck and Blaine, Artie and Santana, and even Mr. Schue and Coach Sue swap roles in the Tina-vision episode!

As for the music, Taylor Swift's "Mean," Irene Cara's "Flashdance (What a Feeling)," Celine Dion's "Because You Loved Me" and Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up" are all featured in the "Props" episode.

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The Wanted Sessions: Talking Freaky Fans, One Direction and Ridiculous Rumors With the Breakout Brits

Posted on May 15th 2012 9:59AM by Sarah Chazan

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Having a conversation with The Wanted isn't easy. That's not to say the guys aren't friendly ... just the opposite in fact. But the group has this unharnessed energy that keeps the exchange going a mile a minute, with Jay finishing Siva's sentences and Max cracking raunchy jokes. If you can keep up with the five guys, who found fame stateside with their hits like "Glad You Came" and "Chasing the Sun," the conversation is actually quite refreshing. In a world of manufactured and media trained pop acts, the guys (for lack of a better term) keep it real.

During a break from their recent AOL Sessions, I had one of those types of chats with the British breakout band. On a set filled with cameramen, photographers and sound techs all listening on, the guys held nothing back -- discussing everything from the fan who seriously freaked them out to mistaking David Beckham for a wax figure. Check out our entire convo below.

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