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

Gino DePinto, AOL 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 ...(read more)

Star Mother's Day Special: Ashanti Gets Interviewed by Her Own Mom (VIDEO)

Gino DePinto, AOL In honor of Mother's Day, we here at AOL Music invited a few of our favorite stars (and their moms) to drop by our New York offices for a fun interview. But this time, we ...(read more)

Hanson: Zac and Isaac Debate 'Star Wars' Vs. 'Star Trek' for May the Fourth Be With You Day

bauergriffinonline.com | 20th Century Fox The brothers Hanson are notoriously chatty. "We're just very verbal," singer Taylor Hanson explains to AOL Music Blog as his younger brother, ...(read more)

Jason Mraz: 'Love Is a Four Letter Word' Creator Talks New Music and New Hairdo in Video Q&A With Neil Patrick Harris (EXCLUSIVE)

Emily Shur Who: Jason Mraz What: An exclusive interview between actor Neil Patrick Harris and Mraz on the singer's new album, Love Is a Four Letter Word. Why We Love It: Before getting ...(read more)

Megan Hilty: 'Smash' Star Overcame Self Doubt to Hold Her Own in the Spotlight (EXCLUSIVE)

Gino DePinto, AOL Megan Hilty is a trooper. The "Smash" star had managed to stay upbeat (and upright) as she spent a recent Friday trekking from interview to interview in five inch ...(read more)

Hanson Applying 'Michael Jackson Theory' and Social Media to Making New Music in 2012

3CG Records Hanson have promised we'll be hearing new music from them before the end of 2012. Taylor Hanson, Isaac Hanson and Zac Hanson, the trio of brothers who make up the family band, ...(read more)

Wilson Phillips: 'Still Holding On' Group Rises Again, Reveals Financial Woes and Personal Struggles on the Road to New Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Gino DePinto, AOL I'm going to be honest, interviewing Wilson Phillips last week was both a blessing and a curse. On the plus side, catching up with one of my favorite bands from the '90s was ...(read more)

Cady Groves: 'This Little Girl' Singer Gets Candid About Traumatic Relationships, Revenge and Daddy Issues During In House Q&A

Gino DePinto, AOL "My whole album is about one guy, and he is a certified life ruiner," singer-songwriter Cady Groves admitted during our exclusive In House interview. After performing her track ...(read more)

Eric Hutchinson: 'Moving Up Living Down' Singer on Overcoming Rejection, Pranking Kelly Clarkson and Why He's Proud to Be a 'Dork'

Jeff Lipsky It's hard to describe the interview we recently had with Eric Hutchinson as, well, an interview. What started as a Q&A session in our New York office quickly turned into an ...(read more)

Chris Rene: 'X Factor' Star Talks Addiction, Fatherhood and Music's Poor Role Models During In House Q&A

Gino DePinto, AOL "When it comes to recovery, you don't promise anything, to anyone -- ever." "X Factor" third-place finalist Chris Rene may have come a long way from his days as an alcoholic ...(read more)

O.A.R.: 'King' Creators Reveal Relationship Regrets, Darkest Days and Personal 'Revolutions' During In House Q&A

Gino DePinto, AOL "This is like a therapy session! I feel much better," O.A.R.'s Benj Gershman confessed during our In House interview with the band. And he wasn't kidding! Things got pretty ...(read more)

Carishma: 'Glow in the Dark' Singer Talks New Music, Janet Jackson Fandom and Bouncing Back From Rejection

42 West As a young girl, rising pop singer Carishma would perform daily for her parents, refusing to let them eat dinner until she'd finished doing her versions of the day's radio hits. Hungry ...(read more)

Neon Hitch: Gypsy Child to Musical Superstar (EXCLUSIVE Q&A)

Sheryl Nields Our call with Neon Hitch last week crackled with static from the moment we were connected with the "F U Betta" singer. Sure, we could blame the iPhone's horrible reception in our ...(read more)

All-American Rejects Sessions: Punk Nostalgia, Underage Drinking & 'The Beekeeper's Daughter'

Joseph Llanes Pop-punk band All-American Rejects dropped by AOL Music's Los Angeles studio recently to perform a selection of songs from their forthcoming album 'Kids in the Street' -- which is ...(read more)

Simon Cowell: 'X Factor' Boss Reveals His Diva Demands, New Diet (EXCLUSIVE)

FOX Simon Cowell is working hard to build a new star-studded cast for the sophomore season of 'X Factor' -- but that's not the only change Simon is dealing with. The TV mogul has cut out red ...(read more)

'X Factor' Judges: Simon Cowell Reveals Demanding Job Requirements, Why Paula and Nicole Were Fired (EXCLUSIVE)

FOX Since dropping Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger from the 'X Factor' judges panel, Simon Cowell has remained mum about who will be replacing the ladies in the show's upcoming second season. ...(read more)

Simon Cowell, Adam Levine Feud Heats Up: 'X Factor' Boss Responds to 'The Voice' Coach's Snub (EXCLUSIVE)

Getty Images Former 'American Idol' judge and current 'X Factor' boss Simon Cowell recently proposed a "super final" of sorts -- pitting the winners of 'Idol,' 'X Factor' and fellow reality ...(read more)

Joe Jonas' Sessions: Singer Writes Songs About His Famous Exes, Reveals Post-JoBro Dream Band

Gino DePinto, AOL Joe Jonas and his band of brothers may already be hinting at a Jonas Brothers reunion, but the new solo artist is definitely doing his thing -- and on his own terms. This past ...(read more)

Simon Cowell, Kids and Marriage: 'X Factor' Boss Opens Up About His Plans for the Future (EXCLUSIVE)

Mark Davis, Getty Images 'The X Factor' seems to really be changing Simon Cowell. While the music industry icon has already admitted the show's premiere season really increased his humility, ...(read more)

Marianas Trench: 'Ever After' Band Talks 'Dark' New Music, Their Most Epic Pranks and Why Canadian Artists Have to Work Just a Little Harder (EXCLUSIVE)

Marianas Trench If you paid attention in science class back in the fifth grade, you might recall that the Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world's oceans. But if you've been paying ...(read more)

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