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Katy Perry 'Part of Me' Debuts at No. 1 -- But Does It Break Michael Jackson's Record?

Contessa Gayles — 2012-02-22T18:15:00 00:00

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She's done it again! Katy Perry's breakup anthem 'Part of Me' has topped the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at the chart's No. 1 spot!

The lead single off Katy's 'Teenage Dream' album re-release, 'Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection,' has earned the pop star her seventh career No. 1. As you may recall, Katy and her team were desperately trying to break Michael Jackson's record for the most No. 1s off a single album with her sixth 'Teenage Dream' single 'The One That Got Away.'

She tried everything from recording a remix of the track with B.o.B., to lowering the song's price on iTunes, but the song fell just short, peaking at No. 3.

While 'Part of Me' marks the sixth chart-topper associated with Katy's 'Teenage Dream' album, it unfortunately will not count toward the Billboard chart record. So close! On the bright side, the songs sold 411,000 copies in its first week and is still only the 20th single ever to debut at atop the Hot 100. Congrats, Katy!

Britney Spears 'X Factor' Judge: Pop Star Wants the Job (REPORT)

Contessa Gayles — 2012-02-22T15:00:00 00:00

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As Simon Cowell searches for Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger's replacements on the 'X Factor' judges panel, big names including Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson and Fergie have been thrown around for the gig. Now, according to an Us Weekly report, Britney Spears has put in a call to the reality TV boss in the hopes of locking down a judge/mentor role on the hit singing competition!

Apparently the recently engaged pop star wants a new job to go along with her new marriage, but will Simon go for the idea? There's been no news yet if team Spears and team Cowell have actually sat down for a chat about the possibility, but we love the idea of the bubbly Southern gal sitting alongside the notoriously icy critic and music executive L.A. Reid.

While she's not exactly known for her huge vocal range (à la Christina Aguilera), there's no denying Brit's pop music prowess and huge popularity. She would certainly help contribute to Simon's lofty viewership goals for the show.

Where Are They Now: Toni Basil (PHOTOS)

Sarah Chazan — 2012-02-22T14:05:00 00:00

Amazon

"Oh Mickey you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind. Hey Mickey! Hey Mickey!" If those lyrics don't immediately spark images of spunky cheerleader Toni Basil in your mind, well ... you probably weren't around in the '80s. But for those of us who were, Basil's iconic video for her biggest hit is as synonymous with that decade as pet rocks or Pac-Man.

Undoubtedly her biggest Billboard achievement, Basil's 'Mickey' went platinum or gold in the U.S., England, Australia and Canada. The song also knocked Lionel Richie off the Hot 100's #1 slot in December of 1982 -- which was a pretty big deal back in those days!

So what ever became of Toni after she hung up her pom-poms? Let's just say she didn't exactly shrink back into the shadows! Click below to see where Basil is today.

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Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera Weight Gain: 'The Voice' Judge Speaks Out on Co-Star's New Figure

Contessa Gayles — 2012-02-22T13:30:00 00:00

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Christina Aguilera has been subjected to serious criticism since packing on some extra pounds and flaunting her fuller figure in skin-tight outfits. And while Xtina's weight has absolutely nothing to do with fellow 'The Voice' judge/mentor Adam Levine, the star was still asked to comment on the topic by Howard Stern during a recent interview. Talk about being put in an awkward position!

"This is a sensitive subject for women, but why do you think she's gotten so heavy?" Stern asked Levine, whose waifish Victoria's Secret model girlfriend Anne V was by his side for the interview. "Is she upset?" the host pried, adding, "She used to be so f---ing hot ... And her clothes are too tight, right?"

Rachel Crow: 'X Factor' Favorite Gets Record Deal and Nickelodeon TV Show

Contessa Gayles — 2012-02-22T12:35:00 00:00

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Rachel Crow's early 'X Factor' elimination was perhaps the biggest shock -- and injustice -- of the season, but not to worry! The 14-year-old super talent has just signed both a record deal with Columbia and a TV contract to star in her very own Nickelodeon show!

"Columbia was awesome for me. This is the top, which is really cool," Crow told MTV. "Beyonce and Adele. And I'm in the same family as them, which is really awesome." The teen promised that her debut album would be "spunky," adding, "It's just gonna be me."

As for the TV show, "We are in the early stages now. We haven't figured out exactly what we will do with the show yet," Rachel confirmed to the New York Post. "I want it to be definitely very 'Rachel.' Something that shows who I am and who I want to be," she insisted.

Jessica Simpson Baby News: Shopping Trip Reveals Clues to Infant's Gender

Sarah Chazan — 2012-02-22T12:10:00 00:00

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Pregnant Jessica Simpson is about a month away from delivering, and like any mommy-to-be, she's spending her final baby-free days buying last minute items for her bundle of joy. But during a recent shopping trip, it seems Jess' purchases may have revealed the as-yet-to-be-announced gender of Simpson's unborn child!

According to PEOPLE Magazine, Jess and her mom hit up L.A.'s Bel Bambini boutique this past Friday (Feb. 17) to buy up all sorts of baby must-haves for the nursery. But it wasn't blue items filling Jessica's cart! Nope, the singer and TV star loaded up on tons of pink gear for her mini-me.

"Jessica and her mom spent over an hour at the store," an observer tells PEOPLE. "She took her time picking out the perfect baby items." Included in her final purchases were, "Pink baby clothes, a Moses basket and other adorable baby items."

JoJo 'Disaster (Remix)' Video Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Sarah Chazan — 2012-02-22T11:15:00 00:00

Gino DePinto, AOL

AOL Music has a special treat for all you JoJo fans out there -- a remix of her recent hit 'Disaster'! After listening to the single, we were shocked -- it's a totally different sound than the original. While the singer's first 'Disaster' track was a raw, girl power anthem, the DJ Kue remix blends JoJo's vocals with a fist-pumping beat -- turning the track into a instant club hit. "I'm excited to present to you the DJ Kue version of my 'Disaster' video," JoJo tells AOL Music. "I love this remix and hope you will enjoy it, too."

Watch the re-imaged song, set to visuals detailing a toxic relationship, below!

Adam Levine, Simon Cowell: 'X Factor' Boss Challenges Other Talent Shows to a Sing-Off

Contessa Gayles — 2012-02-22T10:55:00 00:00

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Simon Cowell has challenged Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine to a sing-off! Well, not exactly -- but he has issued an offer to 'The Voice' mentor ... and to the winner of this season's competition. Cowell has suggested an ultimate singing competition, pitting the next winner of 'The Voice' against the future 'X Factor' champ and 'American Idol' winner!

Simon presented the idea in a recent tweet, writing, "Maybe the winner of The X Factor Usa this yr should compete with winner of The Voice & Idol in a super final. Just a thought. I'd be up for it." Naturally, the always outspoken Levine had a response for the competitive TV boss on behalf of 'The Voice' -- and he was not too taken with the idea.

Demi Lovato: Rehab Had Star Living the Anti-Glam Life -- Potent Quotables

Marina Galperina — 2012-02-22T09:30:00 00:00

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"It was very humbling. I had been used to waking up in hotels, getting room service for breakfast and having my room cleaned. Now I had to make my own bed. I wasn't allowed to use the bathroom by myself because they were afraid that I was going to purge, and we weren't allowed to have razors, so I had hairy legs. And we had no mobile phones." -- Demi Lovato

Addiction survivor Demi Lovato continues her ongoing recovery and opens up about the complete 180 her life took after entering rehab.

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LMFAO 'Sorry for Party Rocking' Video Debuts -- and They're Not Really Sorry

Contessa Gayles — 2012-02-22T03:00:00 00:00

Interscope

LMFAO have already shown us how to shuffle in their 'Party Rock Anthem' music video, how to wiggle in their 'Sexy and I Know It' visuals, and now the dynamic duo has dropped their most epic, dance-tastic video yet for the track, 'Sorry for Party Rocking.'

The guys brought back previous collaborator Mickey Finnegan to direct the house-party-themed visual extravaganza -- which includes cameos from David Hasselhoff and Christopher "Kid" Reid of '90s 'House Party' duo Kid 'n Play!

Lea Michele, Cory Monteith Dating Rumors: 'Glee's Rachel and Finn Sharing Off-Camera Romance?

Contessa Gayles — 2012-02-21T18:15:00 00:00

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'Glee' co-stars Lea Michele and Cory Monteith may play the newly engaged lovebirds Rachel and Finn on the hit musical show, but what happens when the cameras stop rolling? New reports suggest Michele and Monteith have become real-life lovers!

"Finnchel" has been through a lot this season -- from Rachel losing her virginity to Finn during the momentous 'The First Time' episode, to the couple announcing their plans to marry in last week's 'Heart' episode. But rumor has it things are heating up off-camera, too! According to Life & Style, Lea, 25, and Cory, 29, were spotted getting cozy on a Valentine's day date at Los Angeles' Il Covo restaurant. "They were into each other all night," an eyewitness told the publication.

Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown: Is Singer's Ex Trying to Sell a Tell-All Book?

Sarah Chazan — 2012-02-21T18:00:00 00:00

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Since the untimely passing of Whitney Houston, the singer's ex-husband Bobby Brown has caused nothing but drama. First came the rumors that Brown's beef with Whitney's family had lead to him being blacklisted from Houston's funeral. Then, after Bobby was invited to attend the event, he brought a huge entourage and left in a huff over a ridiculous seating dispute.

Now, new reports are surfacing today that paint Brown in an even worse light. According to sources, the singer is once again shopping around a tell-all book he penned about his time with Whitney -- and is looking to sell it to the highest bidder.

Katy Perry: New Music to Be 'Explosive' Expression of Post-Breakup 'Anger'

Contessa Gayles — 2012-02-21T17:30:00 00:00

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Katy Perry's post-breakup music is being described as "darker," "deeper," and more "explosive" than anything we've heard from the pop star before. The newly single singer took the Grammys by storm with what has been interpreted as a Russell Brand diss track 'Part of Me,' and if that performance is any indication, we can't wait to hear her new material!

''Katy's performance was intended to stick two fingers up at Russell. Her best friend Rihanna fully encouraged it, too," an insider told Grazia magazine. Well Katy, mission accomplished!

'Part of Me' will be featured on Katy's latest re-release, 'Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection.' But according to the source, Perry is working through all of her pain and anger by penning future chart-toppers for her next all new album. ''Katy goes from being angry one minute to upset the next," a source reveals. "She really is laying everything out there in her music, which she says has been extremely therapeutic. This new album will certainly be explosive.''

Chris Brown, Rihanna Hook Up Secret: Exes Repeatedly Rendezvous While Singer Keeps 'Open Relationship' With Current Girlfriend (REPORT)

Georgette Cline — 2012-02-21T15:15:00 00:00

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As reported by The BoomBox : Chris Brown and Rihanna made surprising music releases Monday night (Feb. 20), debuting remixes to their respective songs 'Turn Up the Music' and 'Birthday Cake.' Now Brown, 22, is making headlines for news that he and his current girlfriend Karrueche Tran have an open dating relationship.

RadarOnline.com spoke with a source that disclosed the information about Brown and Tran's romance. He and his former flame Rihanna are reportedly seeing one another again, but if those rumors are true, then his open relationship status with Tran means he's not cheating.

Nicole Scherzinger Style File: Star Spends Staggering Sum During UK Shopping Spree

Sarah Chazan — 2012-02-21T14:10:00 00:00

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Nicole Scherzinger isn't letting the fact she was recently fired from the 'X Factor' get in the way of her shopping obsession. The ever-so-fashionable star dropped by the London boutique AllSaints yesterday (Feb. 20) and went on a spending spree that would make any fashionista jealous!

According to the Daily Mail, Scherzy wracked up a bill of over $31,000 dollars at the store, where a leather bomber jacket goes for around $550 dollars and a black cocktail dress will set you back about $360 bucks. According to a source, Nicole is fan of the brands "premium items and leather goods."

The singer was so overjoyed with her purchases, she even took to Twitter to post the message: "Thanks to Sophie and @allsaints for a fun afternoon trying on the new collection!"

Zac Efron, Taylor Swift Dating? 'The Lorax' Co-Stars Address Rumors, Duet on 'Ellen' (VIDEO)

Contessa Gayles — 2012-02-21T12:50:00 00:00

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In the upcoming animated film 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax,' Zac Efron's character, Ted, goes on an adventure to impress his crush, Audrey -- voiced by Taylor Swift. However, as rumors swirl that the co-stars have secretly struck up a real-life romance, Swift, 22, and Efron, 24, have spoken out against the rampant speculation.

"We are not a couple," Swift insisted during a joint interview with Efron on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.' "He's awesome, we are not a couple though. You hear people get together when they're shooting movies. But not like animated co-stars. You know what I'm saying. Oh my God, as we were recording out voice-overs on separate coasts we really connected," Taylor added with some sass.

Madonna, Lourdes Leon: Icon's Teen Daughter Joins Upcoming Tour as Backup Dancer

Contessa Gayles — 2012-02-21T11:40:00 00:00

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2012 is shaping up to be the year of Madonna! The pop icon put on quite the spectacle performing at this month's Super Bowl halftime show and debuted her new Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.-assisted single 'Give Me All Your Luvin'.' Now, the diva has announced that her own teenage daughter Lourdes Leon will assist in her comeback, working as a backup dancer during her upcoming world tour!

According to a source in Britain's Mail, "Madonna is really excited about Lourdes making an appearance." The 15-year-old is set to perform in several of her superstar mom's shows -- let's just hope they're during summer vacation so Lola doesn't miss too much school!

Beyonce, Jay-Z: Date Night 'Lin-sanity' at New York Knicks Game (PHOTOS)

Sarah Chazan — 2012-02-21T11:15:00 00:00

"Lin-sanity" is sweeping New York, with even the most cynical Knicks fans praising rising star point guard Jeremy Lin. The power of #17 was even enough to get new parents Beyonce and Jay-Z out of the house for their first public date since baby Blue Ivy was born!

Sitting court side, Bey still had that new mommy glow as she laughed and cuddled with her hubby on their date. The always stylish star rocked a loose-fitting white tee under a yellow blazer with skinny jeans and sky-high pumps for her basketball night out.

'Glee,' 'On My Way' Songs: Season 3, Episode 14

Contessa Gayles — 2012-02-21T10:30:00 00:00

FOX

It's Regionals week, Gleeks! The New Directions return to defend their title against the rival Dalton Academy Warblers, and fight for the chance to compete at this year's Nationals.

The glee club is ready to show us what they've been working towards all year as a team, so tonight's 'On My Way' episode features mostly group numbers. On the defending side, the New Directions perform a mash-up of Nicki Minaj and Rihanna's 'Fly' with R.Kelly's 'I Believe I Can Fly' -- yes, really. The all-girls New Directions subgroup the Troubletones also get their chance to shine with their own break-out performance, as promised by Mr. Schue. The ladies fittingly take on Kelly Clarkson's pop anthem 'What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger).'

Nick Jonas Delta Goodrem Break Up: What Caused the Sudden Split?

Sarah Chazan — 2012-02-21T09:55:00 00:00

Bauer Griffin

Australian singer Delta Goodrem can now join Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez in the Nick Jonas' ex-girlfriend's club. The couple, who just vacationed together over the holidays with Nick's family, have parted ways according to Goodrem's rep.

"Nick and Delta have decided to mutually end their relationship," Goodrem's publicist confirms to PEOPLE Magazine. "At this point in time, they are both focused on their careers as they go on different paths. They remain friends and wish each other the best for the future."