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Jennifer Lopez Sleek, Toned in Video for ‘Live It Up’ (watch!)

TheImproper Staff — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:45:23 +0000

Jennifer Lopez goes from the sound stage to the sea in her new video for “Live It Up,” and looks right at home on both. From an energetic performance to a tight and toned body, Lopez defies her age as she cavorts with her featured singer Pit Bull for this party anthem. [...]

Selena Gomez Wants to See Your ‘Come and Get It’ Dance Moves!

TheImproper Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:05:52 +0000

Selena Gomez works her moves in a newly released behind-the-scenes clip from a rehearsal for her hot “Come and Get It” video. She hits to the floor with “her girls” to polish the sexy dance moves that make up her Hindu-inspired routine. [...]

Iceland’s ‘Of Monsters & Men’ Scores With ‘Little Talks’ on SNL

Winchester — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:12:05 +0000

Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir is the lead singer and songwriter for the group.

The Icelandic-band Of Monsters and Men lays claim to song of the year so far with their hit “Little Talks.” From the moment I first heard this track, I was captivated by not only the terrific lyrics, but also by their rhythmic [...]

Mariah Carey Grinds a Motorcycle in Emotional New Video (watch!)

TheImproper Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:09:19 +0000

Mariah Carey unveiled he new video for ‘#Believe’ last night on ‘American Idol.’

Mariah Carey released her emotional new video for her song “#Beautiful,” last night on Fox’s “American Idol.” She said she had more influence over the concept and production of the clip compared with the bad old days when her record label called [...]

Avril Lavigne Fights to Stay Relevant With Viper Room Show

TheImproper Staff — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:36:38 +0000

Avril Lavigne arrives at the Viper Room for a surprise show, featuring her new song.

Avril Lavigne and her fiance Chad Kroeger showed up at the Viper Room in Los Angeles last night (Apr. 25) and put on a surprise performance, featuring her new song “17″ from her upcoming fifth studio album. At 28, the [...]

Richie Havens, a Voice of Woodstock Generation, Dies at 72

TheImproper Staff — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:01:55 +0000

Richie Havens was immortalized at Woodstock in 1969.

Richie Havens, who made his mark as a music legend in the muddy fields of Max Yasgur’s farm in upstate New York during the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, has died of a heart attack at his home in New Jersey, his publicist said. He was 72.

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Twitter: Here’s How It Will Help You Find, Listen to New Music

TheImproper Staff — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:20:27 +0000

Twitter’s new music app for iPhones

Twitter is putting its inter-connectivity to work to aid the ailing music industry by allowing users to find trending songs on the social networking site, as well as songs that are popular with friends, celebrities and the artists themselves, according to a newly launched service.

The service will [...]

Gucci Mane Legal Troubles Mount: Indicted for Aggravated Assault

TheImproper Staff — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:32:10 +0000

Gucci Mane, an Alabama rapper who caught the wave of southern rap in the mid-2000s, is facing criminal charges for aggravated assault stemming from a confrontation last month. He allegedly hit a soldier with a champagne bottle at an Atlanta, Ga., club. [...]

Hayley Williams a Tangerine Pop Princess in ‘Still Into You’ Video

TheImproper Staff — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:58:09 +0000

Hayley Williams stars in a new video for Parmore’s second single “Still Into You!” off their self-titled album. She romps in her bedroom amid mountains made of birthday cakes as she sings the power pop tune. Unlike songs by Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez, it's an ode to love. [...]

Selena Gomez Taps New Age Spirituality For 'Come & Get It'

TheImproper Staff — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 05:09:11 +0000

Selena Gomez looks totally in touch with herself with a New Age look in flowing mult-colored robe and a Garden of Eden setting to tease her new song “Come & Get It.” She’ll debut the full song in Apr. 8 on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. [...]