One Direction: 5 Things You Need to Know

One Direction: 5 Things You Need to Know
When Boy band mania is back!

British-Irish quintet One Direction first made a splash when they came in third on the U.K.'s X Factor in 2010, and now the group is gaining traction Stateside, with the guys acting as the musical guests on this weekend's Sofia Vergara-hosted Saturday Night Live.

Ahead of the group's SNL performance, Us Weekly uncovers five things you must know about the hot new group, comprised of Niall Horan, 18, Zayn Malik, 19, Liam Payne, 18, Harry Styles, 18, and Louis Tomlinson, 20.

1. Signed to Columbia Records, the quintet is experiencing success similar to that of Beatlemania back in the day. Seeing their first album, Up All Night, debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts, One Direction is the first U.K. band in history to earn that honor. "People think that a boy band is air-grabs and being dressed in all one color. We're boys in a band. We're trying to do something different from what people would think is the typical kind of boy band," 1D's Horan has said. "We're trying to do different kinds of music and we're just trying to be ourselves, not squeaky clean."

2. Sorry, ladies! Band member Tomlinson is officially off the market, having dated Manchester University politics and sociology major Eleanor Calder since 2011. "She is a couple of years older than Louis, but the lads in the band think she's the female version of Louis," an insider told the U.K. Sun newspaper of model Calder. "She is gobby, loud and confident but pretty laid-back at the same time."

3. They came together by chance. All auditioning for The X Factor as solo artists, the members were put together into a group at the suggestion of guest X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger. Following their X Factor stint, the group signed with Simon Cowell's Syco Records and toured as part of the X Factor Live Tour in the U.K. They'll tour the U.S. -- making a stop at New York City's famed Madison Square Garden -- starting this spring.

4. Band member Payne has had his fair share of heath scares before hitting it big. As a kid, he had a kidney removed. "I don't drink at all because I have one kidney," he told Metro last fall. "I have just turned 18 but I don't touch alcohol at all. It's just a choice to be on the safe side."

5. Though they're just now taking hold in the U.S., Malik has long admired his North American entertainment industry peers. In fact, he's a big fan of Justin Timberlake! "My man crush...probably... Justin Timberlake," the singer has said. "He's a cool guy."[usmagazine.com]

SM Entertainment issues stocks for their stars

It was revealed that one of Korea's largest entertainment companies, SM Entertainment would be issuing approximately USD 881,000 worth of new shares for its stars.

According to Allkpop website, on 26 March, SM Entertainment announced the plan through DART Financial Supervisory Service, stating that SM artistes such as Kangta, BoA, DBSK, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, f(x), Go Ara, and more will be issued SM stocks worth approximately USD 881,000. Each individual stock will have a share value of KRW 44,550 (approx. USD 40) and the agency will issue about 22,120 new shares for their stars.

In an official statement, SM Entertainment announced, "This capital increase represents a strengthening partnership between the company and its artistes, and we hope that as shareholders, our stars will share and take part in the vision and growth of the company."

 They continued by saying that they will expect a global growth of the company through this renewed partnership with the stars.[yahoo.com]

Justin Bieber Surprises BFF with Mustang Convertible for Christmas

This the season for giving, and Justin Bieber pulled out all the stops for a Christmas present for his childhood friend, Ryan Butler.

"Justin got me a present. #swag!!!" Butler posted to his Twitter along with a pic of a brand-new ivory two-door Ford Mustang Convertible Sunday.

The teen popstar and his BFF grew up together in Stratford, Ontario. Butler makes a cameo in Bieber's 2009 music video for his hit, "One Time."

Despite his super-busy schedule, the 17-year-old "Under the Mistletoe" singer spent Christmas Day at home in Canada with his family -- sans girlfriend Selena Gomez. He posted a few photos of him and his two younger siblings (Jaxon, 2, and Jazmyn, 3) to his Twiter account.

"Spending time with family -- feels really good. Going to get to see these smiles on Christmas," he wrote Saturday.

"Merry Christmas from the family!" he added Sunday.[omg.yahoo.com]

No Place Like ‘Home for the Holidays’ for Justin Bieber

No Place Like ‘Home for the Holidays’ for Justin Bieber

After a whirlwind year that included the debut of his movie "Never Say Never," the conclusion of his international "My World" tour, accusations that he fathered a child (whoops, that's probably a sore spot!), and coupledom with teen queen Selena Gomez, pop star Justin Bieber headed exactly where he wanted to be for the holidays: home. On Wednesday, the 17-year-old spent the day out and about in his native Canada for some holiday fun.



First, the crooner fulfilled every hockey fan's dream when he hit the ice with the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre, then made a donation at the Daily Bread Food Bank. Later, the Biebs did what he does best and performed at the city's Massey Hall to film a TV special, "Justin Bieber: Home for the Holidays." (The full special will air for the Great White North audiences on MuchMusic and CTV on Thursday.) Justin seemed, well, right at home during the concert near his Stratford, Ontario, hometown, even bringing his little sister, 3-year-old Jazmyn, onstage for a solid five minutes. And yes, as you can imagine, it was adorable!

The show, which also featured Bieber's renditions of his new hit "Mistletoe" and oldies but goodies like "Baby," was all for a good cause. Proceeds from the sales of the heartthrob's holiday album, Under the Mistletoe, and the concert will benefit the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada. He even gave an oversized $500,000 check to a few smiling kids on behalf of the organization during the festivities.

"Tonight was special," he tweeted later. "No rules. Music, family, friends, fans, charity, and music. Thank you. #HomeForTheHolidays"

Let's hope Canadian Beliebers will send Bieber back to the U.S. in 2012![omg.yahoo.com]

Justin Bieber Befriends Dads of Screaming Girls Everywhere

Justin Bieber Befriends Dads of Screaming Girls Everywhere

Justin Bieber is reaching out to an unlikely ally in a last-minute effort to sell bottles of his perfume Someday for the holidays: the fathers of all those screaming girls.

After all, as the pop star helpfully points out in a new video, it's better that they be gaga for someone that they're unlikely to encounter like Bieber than a guy they already know, right? He does have a point there! The video is one of several that fans can be included in after uploading a photo to the Someday website.

And, if you're among the many fans of the Canadian-born teen king, you'll want to make your calendar (in pink and with lots of hearts around it!) for 9 p.m. ET/PT December 21 when TLC airs its new special "This is Justin Bieber."

The hour-long show includes interviews with Biebs, acoustic versions of songs from his holiday album Under the Mistletoe, and behind-the-scenes footage of his recent trip to London, including a performance on "The X Factor UK." The network has even created a slideshow to get you pumped to watch it.[omg.yahoo.com]

Girls’ Generation (SNSD) members profile

Girls’ Generation (SNSD) members profile

Korean pop group Girls’ Generation members’ personal profiles.

Taeyeon

Birth name: Kim Tae-yeon (Hangul: 김태연 | Hanja: 金泰妍)
DOB: March 9, 1989
Birthplace: Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea
Height: 160cm | Blood type: O
Group leader.
DJ on Good Friend Radio (Chinhan Chingoo) from 2008 to April 2010.
Solo in If – drama OST for Hong Gil Dong (2008).
Solo in Can you hear me – drama OST for Beethoven Virus (2008).
Starred in variety show We Got Married (2009) with comedian Jeong Hyeong-don.
Duet with Sunny in It’s Love – drama OST for Heading To The Ground (2009).
Starred in stage musical Midnight Sun (2010).
Voiced for animated film Despicable Me (2010).
Duet with The One in Like A Star (2010).
Co-host of variety talk show Win-Win (2010).
Solo in I Love You – drama OST for Athena: Goddess of War (2010).
Duet with Kim Bum-soo in Different (2011).

Jessica

Korean name: Jung Su-yeon (Hangul: 정수연 | Hanja: 鄭秀妍)
DOB: April 18, 1989
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Height: 163cm | Blood type: B
Elder sister of Krystal, member of girl group f(x).
Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Tiffany and SeoHyun.
Duet with SHINee’s Onew in One Year Later (2008).
Duet with Park Myeong-su in NaengMyun (2009).
Starred in Korean production of Legally Blonde – The Musical (2009-2010).
Solo in Sweet Delight – commercial song for SPC Group (2010).

Sunny

Birth name: Lee Sun-kyu (Hangul: 이순규 | Hanja: 李順圭)
DOB: May 15, 1989
Height: 158cm | Blood type: B
Co-DJ of Chun Ji Radio (2007-2008).
Solo in Finally Now – movie OST for Story of Wine (2008).
Co-host of The M (2009-2010) with SS501′s Hyungjoon and then 2AM’s Seulong.
Duet with Taeyeon in It’s Love – drama OST for Heading To The Ground (2009).
Starred in reality-variety show Invincible Youth (2009-2010).
Solo in Your Doll – drama OST for Oh My Lady (2010).

Tiffany

Birth name: Stephanie Hwang
Korean name: Hwang Mi-young (Hangul: 황미영 | Hanja: 黄美英)
DOB: August 1, 1989
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA (but raised in Diamond Bar)
Height: 162cm | Blood type: O
Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Seohyun and Jessica.
Co-host of Sonyeo Sonyeon Gayo Baekso with Kim Hye-sung (2007-2008).
Solo in By Myself – drama OST for Ja Myung Go (2009).
Duet with K.Will in A Girl Meets Love (2009).
Co-host with Yuri for MBC’s Music Core (2009 – July 2010).
Solo in Banji – drama OST for Haru (2010).

Hyoyeon

Birth name: Kim Hyo-yeon (Hangul: 김효연 | Hanja: 金孝淵)
DOB: September 22, 1989
Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
Height: 160cm | Blood type: AB
Formed a dance group Little Winners Crew with miss A’s Min (2004) before debut.

Yuri

Birth name: Kwon Yuri (Hangul: 권유리 | Hanja: 權侑利)
DOB: December 5, 1989
Height: 167cm | Blood type: AB
Played a part in sitcom Unstoppable Marriage (2007) alongside Sooyoung.
Duet with Sooyoung in Must – drama OST for Working Mom (2008).
Co-host with Tiffany for MBC’s Music Core (2009 – July 2010).
Starred in reality-variety show Invincible Youth (2009-2010).

Sooyoung

Birth name: Choi Soo-young (Hangul: 최수영 | Hanja: 崔秀英)
DOB: February 10, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 170cm | Blood type: O
Made a brief debut (2002) in Japan as pop duo Route φ with Marina Takahashi.
Played a part in the sitcom Unstoppable Marriage alongside Yuri (2007).
Duet with Yuri in Must – drama OST for Working Mom (2008).
Played a part in movie Hello Schoolgirl (2008).

YoonA

Birth name: Im Yoona (Hangul: 임윤아 | Hanja: 林允兒)
DOB: May 30, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 166cm | Blood type: B
Played a part in drama 9 Ends 2 Out (2007).
Played a part in drama Woman of Matchless Beauty (2008).
Starred in drama You Are My Destiny (2008-2009).
Starred in drama Cinderella Man (2009).
Starred in variety show Family Outing 2 (2010).
Solo in Innisfree Day – commercial song for Innisfree (2010).

SeoHyun

Birth name: Seo Joo-hyun (Hangul: 서주현 | Hanja: 徐珠賢)
DOB: June 28, 1991
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 168cm | Blood type: A
Group maknae.
Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Jessica and Tiffany.
Duet with trot singer Ju hyun-mi in JjaRaJaJja (2009).
Starred on variety show We Got Married with C.N.Blue’s Jung Yong-hwa (2010).
Solo in It’s Ok Even If It Hurts – drama OST for Kim Soo Roo (2010).
Voiced for animated film Despicable Me (2010).
Featured in Let’s Go – G20 Seoul Summit OST (2010).
Solo in Journey – drama OST for Paradise Ranch (2011).
[yeinjee.com]

Jon Bon Jovi Rocks Through the Pain

Jon Bon Jovi Rocks Through the Pain
If the name Jon Bon Jovi still brings to mind big hair, leather pants, and "Livin' on a Prayer," well it's time to fast forward about 25 years. The lead singer of the legendary Jersey pop metal band Bon Jovi is now nearly 50 years old and has just taken on a new gig … as an Advil spokesperson. (Hey, ever meet someone approaching the big 5-0 who doesn't have a few aches and pains?)

The makers of Advil hooked up with Jon after he injured his calf muscle while performing on stage last year and he later revealed in an interview that he relies on the pain reliever to get through the inevitable discomfort that comes with a job that frequently involves singing and dancing at stadium-sized performances.

"I'm sort of an athlete, up on stage," Jon said during a behind-the-scenes interview for the 30-second TV ad, which was shot at the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen, a community kitchen in Red Bank, New Jersey, which provides meals to those in need.

"Life's a juggling act, you've got to make time and balance everything simultaneously, and make it look easy. It's anything but easy," said the rocker

who's been married to his high school sweetheart, Dorothea, for 22 years, is dad to four kids, and an avid runner.

Jon joins Regis and Joy Philbin, who shared their Advil story in October. And for you young folks who can't imagine having to deal with knee pain or back aches, just wait 30 years … when Justin Bieber realizes that he can't bop around like he used to.[omg.yahoo.com]

Vanness Wu in Singapore

Vanness Wu in Singapore

Taiwanese heartthrob, Vanness Wu who is currently in Singapore to perform songs off his latest album, "C'est La V", in filming the debut episode of MTV Sessions, talked to us in an exclusive interview where he revealed about his choice of abstinence through Christianity, among other details about himself.

Vanness who is widely known as a devoted Christian, said that he strongly believes in abstinence before marriage, when asked on his unusual choice on the matter.

"I see virginity as something worth holding on too, as a measure of self-worth, seeing as it is so easily taken among today's generation," said Vanness.

He added, "Especially in these times, it is so easy to just walk in a club, drink alcohol and find somebody. I want something of value to give to my special someone."

Vanness is reportedly dating the daughter of a rich Singaporean, Arissa, but has yet to confirm the relationship in the media, and still refuses to comment on his love life when asked.

However on his album, "C'est La V", the 33-year-old Vanness said that the despite only taking a year to make, it felt more like ten. But that didn't stop him from being glad with the response it had garnered so far.

"The album is a reflection of how long I've been an entertainer, and it took that long for me to fully understand myself, my direction in life, how to give and take in becoming who I am now. This album is me."

During the conception of his album, Vanness collaborated with Ryan Tedder and Bruno Mars, although he had never met the former. However, he is eager to collaborate with artistes such as Lady Gaga, Rihanna and U2, in the future.

For now, Vanness is just eager to meet his fans and family in Singapore.

Some of Vanness' upcoming projects are television dramas in Taiwan, as well as an exclusive accessory line called 3V07, a reversal of the word LOVE.[sg.entertainment.yahoo.com]

Rapper T.I. out of prison, gets reality TV show

Rapper T.I. out of prison, gets reality TV show

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I. was released after almost a year in prison Wednesday, and a TV network swiftly announced a reality show deal with him.

The Atlanta entertainer, whose real name is Clifford Harris, was sentenced in October 2010 to 11 months in prison stemming from weapons possession and drugs charges. It was his second stint behind bars in three years.

A U.S. Bureau of Prisons spokesman said the musician would spend the next month in a residential transition facility.

Hours later, cable channel VH1 said it had teamed up with the 30-year-old "Got Your Back" singer for a 10 episode series that will follow his readjustment to outside life and the making of a new album.

"Can the 'King of the South' stay on the straight and narrow while juggling the chaos of his kingdom?" VH1 said in a statement. The series will premiere on December 5.

"Viewers have always connected with T.I. and we are definitely thrilled to show the next chapter of this incredible artist's riveting life," VH1 original programing chief Jeff Olde said.

T.I.'s career began as a rapper in 2001 and he went on to find success as a record producer and actor in movies like "Takers."

He was arrested in 2007 on federal gun charges on the same day he was due to perform at the Black Entertainment Television awards, and later sentenced to one year.

But in late 2010, he was deemed to have violated his probation when drugs were found in his car in Los Angeles and he was sent back to prison.

Federal prisoners typically spend the last portion of their sentences in Residential Reentry Centers, formerly called halfway houses, prisons spokesman Edmond Ross said. Prisoners normally are assigned to centers in or near their hometowns.

(Reporting by David Beasley and Jill Serjeant; Editing by Colleen Jenkins and Greg McCune)[ca.reuters.com]

Song Lyrics Super Junior (SuJu) MR Simple

Song Lyrics Super Junior (SuJu) MR Simple


SJ) Because you naughty, naughty, hey! Mr. Simple
Because you naughty, naughty, SUJU ganda!

KYUHYUN) Sesang-ee nae mamdaero ahn dwendago hwaman naemyuhn geuruhl piryo uhbji
SIWON) Guhkjuhngdo paljada jageun ire nuhmoo yuhnyuhnhaji malja mome johji anha

HEENIM) Suhngjuhgi johaddaga nappadaga geuruhn guhji mwuh heung! Shiljuhgi olladdaga dduhruhjyuhdda geuruhn ddaedo ijji
DONGHAE) Uhjjuhmyuhn gwaenchanha swiuh ganeun guhtdo joha modeun guhshi ddae ddae ddae ddae ddaega inneun guhnikka

YESUNG) Geudaega namjaramyuhn chingool manna sool han jane tuhruhbuhrigo (Alright!) Alright

RYEOWOOK) Geudaega yuhjaramyuhn chingool manna sooda dduhruh nallyuhbuhrigo (Alright!) Alright, Alright

SJ) Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero muhtjyuh
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaero yeppuh (SJ Call!)
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero muhtjyuh
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaero yeppuh (SJ Call!)

SJ) Gaja gaja uhsuh gaja makyuhsseul ddaen doragaja golchi apa jukkeddamyuhn oneul harooman nolgo boja
Ahn geuraedo guhchin sesang jooguhra ddwimyuhn naman jichyuh gidaryuhbwa ahkkyuhdwuh bwa nuhui nari god oltenikka

SJ) Blow your mind gara Mr. Simple
Blow your mind ddaega wajjanha dooryuhwuh malgo
Blow your mind gaja Mr. Simple
Blow your mind ddaega wajjanha joonbi dwaejjanha

SUNGMIN) Sok ssuhkneun iri han doo gaji anin sesange woorin sara geuguhn aedo ara
LEETEUK) Mwuh iruhke uhryupna woori jal muhkgo jal jago ddo jarhamyuhn geuruhke hamyuhn dweji

RYEOWOOK) Geudaega hwaga namyuhn chingool manna dwitdamhwaro pooruhbuhrigo (Alright!) Alright
EUNHYUK) Geudaega gweropdamyuhn norae boolluh sori jilluh nallyuhbuhrigo (Alright!) Alright, Alright

SJ) Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero muhtjyuh
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaero yeppuh (SJ Call!)
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero muhtjyuh
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaero yeppuh (SJ Call!)

EUNHYUK) Dance
LEETEUK) Jayooran ge mwuh geuri byuhlguh inna
DONGHAE) Just get it Get it
LEETEUK) Sosohan iltarui jaemi
RYEOWOOK) Doongdoongdoong koongkoongkoong
SHINDONG) Sarainneun geudael neukkigo shipna
DONGHAE) Just grab it Grab it
SHINDONG) Gaseum ddwineun nae kkoongdeurui yegi
RYEOWOOK) Doongdoongdoong koongkoongkoong
SJ) (Because you naughty, naughty)

KYUHYUN) Ije guhkjuhng hajima apen joheun nari ol guhya shimgakhan yegin da dwiro mirwuhdoogo
YESUNG) Oneureun balkge woosuhbwa geudaeui hwanhan wooseume modoo giboon jihajyuh

SJ) Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero muhtjyuh
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaero yeppuh (SJ Call!)
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaeneun geudaero muhtjyuh
Bwara Mr. Simple, Simple geudaeneun geudaero yeppuh (SJ Call!)

SJ) Gaja gaja uhsuh gaja makyuhsseul ddaen doragaja golchi apa juggeddamyuhn oneul harooman nolgo boja
Ahn geuraedo guhchin sesang jooguhra ddwimyuhn naman jichyuh gidaryuhbwa ahkkyuhdwuh bwa nuhui nari god oltenikka

SJ) Blow your mind gara Mr. Simple
Blow your mind ddaega wajjanha dooryuhwuh malgo
Blow your mind gaja Mr. Simple
Blow your mind ddaega wajjanha joonbi dwaejjanha

Jay-Z: Wife Beyonce Is "the Second Coming" of Michael Jackson

After three years of marriage, Jay-Z and wife Beyonce have remained famously tight-lipped about one another.

But the 41-year-old rapper (real name: Shawn Carter) couldn't help but gush about his wife's talents as a performer while promoting Watch the Throne, his smash, acclaimed new album with Kanye West.

MTV's Rap Fix reports that Jay-Z even compared Beyonce, 29, to the Gloved One himself, Michael Jackson, who died in June 2009 at age 50.

"What I've learned from her is similar to what I learned from Mike [Jackson] - and I know that's blasphemy to compare the two because Mike was such an innovator - but I think she's like the second coming," Jay-Z said during a phone call to Miami, Florida radio station 99 Jamz.

"You know, the hard work and dedication that she puts into her shows. It just makes you want to work harder at your own craft. She's like a machine," he raved of his wife, currently promoting her own album, 4, with intimate shows scheduled this week at NYC's Roseland.

Meanwhile, the rapper lived very, very large on Sunday night celebrating his latest release at LIV Miami on Sunday -- treating guests at the club to a reported $250,000 worth of Armand de Brignac Champagne.[www.usmagazine.com]

Hot! Selena Gomez Wears Cleavage-Baring Costume Onstage

Pop superstars like Beyonce, Rihanna and Britney Spears are known for hitting the stage in risque costumes that leave little to their fans' imaginations. But most teen singers tend to keep their ensembles on the modest side (with the exception of Miley Cyrus).

That's why the audience at Selena Gomez’s concert in Upstate New York on Tuesday night was so shocked by the 19-year-old's sexy, cleavage- and leg-baring number. But this isn't the "Who Says" singer's first daring look. She rocked a showgirl-style gold sequined corset top and train for a recent performance in Boca Raton, Florida.

Gomez, who got her start on Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place, has been in the process of giving her girlie wardrobe a sophisticated upgrade. Between her hot new look and her serious relationship with boyfriend (and teenage heartthrob) Justin Bieber (along with their nonstop PDA-fest), Gomez is showing the world that she's all grown up.[usmagazine.com]

Jennifer Lopez Returning for Another Season of American Idol!

Good news for J-Lo fans!

Jennifer Lopez will be back as a judge for American Idol next season. The 42-year-old mom of 3-year-old twins Max and Emme -- who announced her split from Marc Anthony July 15 -- will be back at the judges' table for season 11.  Joining Lopez at the judges' table are Steven Tyler (who also debuted as a judge for season 10) and Idol vet Randy Jackson.

Idol's Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed the news during a Wednesday call to On Air With Ryan Seacrest. "I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of American Idol [Seacrest] is back for the next season," Lythgoe said, adding that Lopez, Tyler and Jackson are set to hit the road soon for season-11 auditions in Denver, Houston, St. Louis, Portland, San Diego, Pittsburgh and Charleston.

The singer-actress, whose gig with the reality series began in January, told the BBC earlier this year she was "on the fence" about coming back for another season. "I had an amazing time doing it and I loved it, but I have a lot of other things happening, and it's going to come down to making a choice of really what I want to do for the next year."

So what was it that brought Lopez back to Idol? "You get to know [the contestants]," she said. "You get to know their hopes and their dreams on camera, off-camera. You're helping them off camera, you're helping them on camera and it's this crazy ride you go on together."

"You definitely get involved, I definitely get involved," Lopez admitted. "I am very emotional as you can see from the show. That's just how I am."[usmagazine.com]

Rebecca Black: I Left School Because of Teasing Over 'Friday'

Rebecca Black has found both fame -- and infamy – since the release of her song "Friday."

The 14-year-old Anaheim, Calif., girl, whose first single garnered more than 167 million YouTube views in the past six months, told "Nightline" on Tuesday that she'd been getting so brutally ribbed by classmates about the song that she decided to leave the school.

"When I walk by, they'll start singing 'Friday' in a really nasally voice," she recounted of the abuse she took from petty peers. "Or, you know, they'll be like, 'Oh, hey, Rebecca, guess what day it is?'"

Shortly thereafter, her mother, Georgina Marquez, took her out of the junior high she was attending and is now homeschooling her.

"She certainly did not need that kind of pressure," Marquez said.

"I've had a lot of experience with not being liked and all that," Black said. "I think if I hadn't had to deal with that in the past, then I totally would have handled this differently and I would have gone down in burning flames. But I've learned that you just can't let it get to you."

After her breakout in March, Black told ABC News that as a victim of schoolyard bullies, she'd "learned to have a thick skin" long before she ever got a single "Thumbs Down" or nasty comment for her YouTube efforts.

"I was bullied all the time in school," Black said. "I don't know what was so different about me that made people want to pick on me. I thank those people because if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here right now. I would probably still be sitting at home crying. I've dealt with that my whole life. I laugh at them now."

ABC News has more with Black on its special "Underage and Famous," which airs Wednesday at 10/9c.[wonderwall.msn.com]

Lady Gaga names 'Bad Romance' as her best song

Lady Gaga has named 'Bad Romance' as the best song she had written

Asked by Popdust what her best song was, she ranked the single along with 'You And I' and 'Poker Face'.

Gaga said: "Well, 'Bad Romance' has a special place in my heart because it meant a lot to the Little Monsters when it came out.

"I also think 'You And I' is one of the best songs I've ever written. But the third best song ... Well, I suppose I would have to say 'Poker Face.' But see, I have very different feelings about different songs at different times.

"I could also say that 'Fooled Me Again' is one of the best songs I've written, and that was never on any of my albums. I could say that 'Marry The Night' is my third best song, or 'Americano'. I go through these artistic rebirths where I envision my songs in completely different ways. But I guess I'd say my third best song is 'Poker Face'.[nme.com]

Ben Affleck Vs. Justin Bieber : Who Rocks The Shag Better?

Ben Affleck grew his hair out and styled it almost exactly like Justin Bieber’s mane for a movie role — but who looks best with the straightened long locks?

Ben Affleck is sporting a retro ‘do for an upcoming political thriller, Argo, which is set in 1981 — and we couldn’t help but compare him to the one and only hair trendsetter of today, Justin Bieber. When it comes to shaggy locks, who do YOU think looks best?

We have to admit, it’s bizarre seeing Ben, a 38-year-old father of two, trying out what’s become a tween trend. That said, in the battle of long, straightened hair, we give it over to the 17-year-old rockstar.[hollywoodlife.com]

Joe Jonas' New Leading Lady?

Pop star Joe Jonas spent Wednesday holding hands with an actress in Paris for his new video, "Just in Love With You." When he wasn't playing all lovey-dovey in front of the cameras, the 21-year-old also got behind the wheel of a vintage car. Not a bad day at work, right?

Recently, rumors have swirled that in real life Joe has been dating Marc Jacobs model Karlie Kloss. The two met earlier this month at a polo match in Santa Barbara, California, that Prince William and Kate Middleton also attended. To find out whether the two are still seeing each other, the New York Daily News slyly asked Kevin Jonas' wife, Danielle, on Tuesday how she liked Kloss. "Yes! I like her a lot," Danielle said.

Joe, on the other hand, is denying that he has a relationship with any one woman. "It's nice to focus on one thing sometimes, and for now that's my music," Britain's Daily Mail reported Joe saying. "It's tough when you're far away from someone for long periods of time and so when you're single you don't need to feel bad about that. But, you're always looking for the right person." Coming from the guy who had very public romances with Ashley Greene, Demi Lovato, and more, I tend to believe him. What about you? [omg.yahoo.com]

Katy Perry Helped Announce 2011 MTV VMA Nominations

The 2011 MTV VMAs(Video Music Awards) will air August 28 on MTV. And on July 20th, the nominations were officially announced by one of today’s biggest pop stars Katy Perry.

On 11:00 p.m. eastern standard time, MTV News will stop by Perry’s show(her last stop for the California Dreams tour) in Seattle so she can officially announce the nominees for this year’s VMAs. Every year, the VMAs give awards to artists and video creators for the most entertaining music videos of the last year. This year’s nominees include Perry, Adele, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Cee Lo Green, Justin Bieber, and Bruno Mars.After the announcements, log on to MTV.com and join the live-stream chats or start voting for your favorite videos.

Katy Perry is the perfect choice for announcing the award nominees. With the success of her latest album Teenage Dream, Katy has soared in the music industry with unforgettable and catchy hits like “California Gurls”, “Teenage Dream”, “Firework”, “E.T.”, and “T.G.I.F.(Last Friday Night)” and she is certain to score a VMA herself! Did you watch the announcements and what did you think of Katy Perry as an announcer? Did your favorite artist or music video get nominated? Let us know what you think![bsckids.com]

Hollywood Lab Rat : Rebecca Black’s My Moment

Thoughts on the new single

When I last wrote about Rebecca Black, I argued that she has shown how Hollywood has the power to make anyone a star. The effort of many hardworking marketing experts to create a star (because it will be profitable) surpasses any one person’s unique shortcomings or lack of star presence. Now I’m in conflict and think the opposite might be true: One individual has the power to expose the upsetting inner workings of the Hollywood marketing machine.

The music video for Rebecca Black’s new single “My Moment” dually capitalizes on Black’s goofy charm (that fans love) and awkwardness (that haters love to hate).  On the surface, the video tells us that 1) despite the haters, Rebecca Black is a star and 2) this works, because at the same time Rebecca Black is still just a likable young girl genuinely ecstatic about all this attention.

On another level, the video seems aware that people love to hate Rebecca Black, and want to give people the opportunity to hate her.

The dual role Rebecca Black has to play is carefully manufactured. Viewed one way, she appears as the rising pop star who has succeeded despite adversity. In the video she dances with apparent fans rather than in front of them (0:57), showing that everybody is equally stoked about Black’s success. Even more, it suggests Black’s stardom is marked by her normality. She’s the everygirl’s pop star, integrated with her supporters.

Viewed differently, Black appears as the clumsy and awkward girl not quite in tune with her own body’s movements. In one instance, she taps her thigh with an open hand in the awkward way she has in earlier videos (0:36-0:37) and in another, claps her hands, shakes her head, and snaps her fingers in an uncomfortably exaggerated way (1:14-1:16).

This is a self-aware tactic that for some viewers might transform the what-was-once-painful-to-watch into something endearing. Alternatively, it leaves space for a less positive viewer to hate.

It’s not startling that “My Moment” has succeeded in manufacturing a Rebecca Black that appeals easily to both fans and haters. What’s striking is that Rebecca Black makes the supposed-to-be-subliminal marketing tactics blatantly obvious.

Black is capable of doing this because she was initially the perfect example of something so incredibly bad, something so devoid of serious, positive allure, that it could never, ever, be seriously marketable.

But behold the marketers greatest challenge: to market the unmarketable.

At face value, Black’s enterprise is a success. Viewed analytically, however, Rebecca Black is the most transparent example of a Hollywood experiment, her YouTubian stardom akin to a genetically enhanced lab rat dancing in a cage.[thefastertimes.com]

Super Junior to release new album Aug 3

Boy band Super Junior will release their fifth full-length album next month, their agency announced on Wednesday.

Through a statement, SM Entertainment said that the album will hit stores on August 3, the boys' first studio release in over a year.

To promote the upcoming album, a teaser image of each member of the group will be unveiled everyday, starting with Eunhyuk today, SM added.

"The members of our group have looked forward to this fifth album as much as our fans have. We'd like to communicate with our fans all around the world with our new music and performance," Super Junior was quoted as saying in the press release.

Super Junior has been one of the most popular K-pop bands in the world since their debut in 2005, having released a number of hit songs such as "Don't Don," "Sorry Sorry" and "BONAMANA" which have topped a number of music charts in Korea and in the Asia region.

For their third Asia tour they performed in a total of 13 cities including Seoul, Yokohama, Beijing, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh which all sold out.

Most recently, they took the stage at Le Zenith de Paris with SM Entertainment labelmates for "SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in PARIS."[viki.com]