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Pop Stars and Politics: How Musicians Help Get Presidents Elected

Posted on Oct 2nd 2012 3:30PM by Sarah Chazan

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If you happened to catch "Saturday Night Live" in recent weeks, you might have laughed out loud at arguably one of the funniest political spoofs of the year. In a hilarious "Weekend Update" sketch, "SNL" newbie Kate McKinnon portrays a visibly miffed Ann Romney, lamenting that the Obamas get to hang out with Beyonce and Jay-Z, while she's stuck lunching with actor John Voight!

To be fair, the Republican party does have some A-list musical supporters cooler than Jon Voight, and they -- like Beyonce -- have played interesting rolls in recent political campaigns. Click through our gallery below to see the pop stars, rockers and country crooners who've thrown their hats in the political ring ... and in doing so, may just have affected more than one election!

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Rob Thomas' Playlist: Matchbox Twenty Singer Shares Current Fave Artists (EXCLUSIVE)

Posted on Sep 6th 2012 3:20PM by Sarah Chazan

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Looking for some hot tracks to reinvigorate your iTunes library? Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas is here to help! When we spoke to Rob last week (Aug. 31), he shared some bands to check out as you being the autumn season. (And don't forget to look for our full interview with Rob, coming soon!)

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VMA Red Carpet Fashion 2012 (PHOTOS)

Posted on Sep 6th 2012 1:15PM by Sarah Chazan

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The 2012 MTV VMAs are upon us and if we've learned anything from VMA red carpets of the past -- expect the unexpected! Remember, this is the awards show that just last year had Lady Gaga appearing in drag and Beyonce revealing her baby bump. So what happened on the 2012 red carpet this year? Check out all the stylish (and wacky) fashion moments in the gallery below!

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Miley Cyrus Haircut Shocker: Singer Chops Off Locks, Shaves Half Her Head (PHOTOS)

Posted on Aug 13th 2012 8:30AM by Sarah Chazan

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Say what you want about Miley Cyrus, but the girl is definitely not boring! Over the weekend (Aug. 12), the former Disney darling shocked even her most diehard fans when she posted photos on her Twitter account of a dramatic new 'do. In the shots, Miley shows off a shockingly short pixie cut with a buzzed side. "Never felt more me in my whole life," Miley tweeted after posting. "Someone just told me im prettier than Miley Cyrus." Naturally, the singer's new look drew criticism from many on the web, to which Cyrus replied: "my dad @billyraycyrus used to tell me "opinions are are like ass holes every body has one" LOVE my hair. feel so happy, pretty, and free."

What do you think of Miley's new 'do? Vote below!

Do You Like Miley's New Haircut?
Yes, it totally suits her wild personality!	5567 (21.3%)
It's OK, but she looked better before.	6119 (23.4%)
Ugh, I hate it!	14455 (55.3%)

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Aurora Theater Shootings: Music World Reacts to 'Dark Knight Rises' Tragedy

Posted on Jul 20th 2012 12:15PM by Sarah Chazan

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Like the rest of us, musicians from across all genres were shocked and saddened by the tragic theater shooting that occurred in Aurora, Colorado earlier today (July 20). As soon as news hit that a masked gunman opened fire during a screening of "The Dark Knight Rises," killing 12 and wounding at least 50, celebrities took to Twitter to express a range of horrified emotions. We've begun compiling them below and will update throughout the day.

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It's Adam Levine!

Posted on Jul 19th 2012 3:45PM by Sarah Chazan

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As the tattooed frontman of Maroon 5, Adam Levine is the epitome of cool. But during his time at the Brentwood School in Los Angeles, the singer reveals he was anything but Mr. Popular! "I was very uncool, had disgusting long hair and shorts down to [to my knees], cut off shorts -- I desperately wanted to be Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam really badly, and I was just a nerdy, awkward kid and I was obsessed with music," Levine tells Access Hollywood. "And eventually, once I realized that singing was something that girls like, which I didn't know about really, [it became], just kind of 'Wow... Oh my God, girls like this! I'm shocked!' So I kept doing it -- maybe for that reason (laughs)."

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Can You Guess This Famous Face?

Posted on Jul 19th 2012 3:45PM by Sarah Chazan

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It's time for the next round of our celebrity guessing game. We'll give you three hints about the All-American teen on the left, then click the button below and see if you correctly identified the famous face.

- He may have struggled with acne, but these days, his good looks have landed him more than one model as a girlfriend.

- When he's not singing in a band, this sports-lover can often be found courtside at a L.A. Lakers' game.

- He's not just about touring -- part of the year he lends his talents to a TV show.

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