Selena Gomez Will Honor Britney Spears During Tour

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Pop,

Selena Gomez will pay homage to another pop princess during her upcoming world tour. The Disney star recently told reporters that she plants to do a tribute to Britney Spears, and she’s “so stoked” about it.

Gomez plants to do “a mash up of all her songs and just got for it.” Selena will sing “Baby One More Time,” before she mixes in “Toxic” and then “some of [Britney's] recent stuff.” Sounds pretty awesome, pop fans!

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LISTEN: Adele Includes Cure Cover on New CD

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Upcoming Releases, Alternative, Covers, Pop,

What could be possibly be more exciting than a new album from Adele? An Adele CD that includes a lovely cover of The Cure's "Lovesong."

The Grammy winner's next release, 21, will be available on February 22.

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Willow Smith May Cover ‘Parents Just Don’t Understand’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music Videos, Rumors, Videos, Covers, Hip-Hop & Rap,

Based on her budding music career, it's already been proven that Willow Smith has incredibly understanding parents -- but that doesn't mean Will Smith's daughter can't pretend, right?

In an interview with Yahoo! Music, the now 10-year-old (yes, she's already getting older) said a cover of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's biggest hit might be in her future.

"Um, there's a possibility. There's a possibility that I will," Willow said when asked about a "Parent Just Don't Understand" remake. "It's a really great song," she added.

What do you think of this news? If she can't rap about borrowing her parents' car, what will she sing about?

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Katy Perry Reacts to Glee’s Dreamy Performance

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Gossip, Videos,

Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream” was featured on Glee Tuesday night in a fantastic performance starring newcomer Darren Criss, and the pop star was ready to cry with joy when she saw it.

The newlywed singer took to Twitter to express her Glee over the moment: “'Oh...My...Gosh... this just brought a sweet tear to my eye! Teenage Dream on GLEE makes my heart go WEEEEE!”

We know just how you feel, Katy. Check out the video above to see the entire performance. The goofy smile on Chris Colfer’s face sums up our feelings perfectly.

(FYI - You can also follow Albumista on Twitter.)

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LISTEN: Sara Bareilles Covers Beyonce’s Single Ladies

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Videos, Covers, Pop,

Sara Bareilles might not be willing to write you a love song because you ask for it, but she is willing to tackle a hit Beyonce tune for Billboard.

This version of “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” probably won’t inspire any YouTube dance videos, but it’ll definitely get your toes tapping.

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LISTEN: Justin Timberlake Sings Backup for Sheryl Crow

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Covers, Pop, R&B / Soul,

When it came to recording “Sign Your Name” for her new album, Sheryl Crow didn’t have to look very far for a backup singer.

Crow, who happened to be working in the same studios as Justin Timberlake, said their collaboration was simply the result of a hallway conversation. “I’ve always liked him. I played (the song) for him, and when it got to the chorus he’s like, ‘Who’s doing the backgrounds?’ I said ‘We haven’t done them yet,’ and he said, ‘I got it,’” she recalled to Billboard. “It was all very organic and, man, perfect. People have no idea how talented this guy is.”

You can listen to the track after the jump.

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Glee’s Charice Takes on Shania Twain Song

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Performances, Videos, Covers,

If you don’t regularly watch Oprah Winfrey or Ellen DeGeneres, there’s a very good chance you don’t know who Charice is. But if you’re a fan of Glee, you soon will.

Next fall, the YouTube sensation from the Philippines will join the hit FOX show in a recurring role. It’s been reported the 18-year-old will play a talented foreign exchange student who brings out the jealousy in Rachel Berry (Lea Michele).

After hearing Charice cover Shania Twain’s “Still the One,” I wouldn’t be surprised to see other Glee characters green with envy as well. I only wish Twain could have heard a performance like this one when she mentored American Idol.

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VIDEO: Dixie Chicks Cover Train’s Soul Sister

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Performances, Country, Covers, Rock,

Sometimes a song comes along that is so fun and catchy, you don’t mind singing it repeatedly—until you’ve you completely banned the tune from your household.

While I haven’t (yet) written off Train’s “Soul Sister,” I’m coming dangerously close. But in the meantime, I going to listen to the Dixie Chicks cover it a few times more. I mean, after all, it really feels like those girls were meant to sing that song to begin with.

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VIDEO: Pink Sings Adam Lambert Song

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Performances, Videos, Covers, Pop,

Adam Lambert may have been the one who recorded “Whataya Want From Me,” but that doesn’t mean he’s the only person who can perform it.

Although Pink - the tune’s songwriter - claims Lambert can “sing it way better” than her, I’m not sure I actually agree.

After listening to her cover the track during her European tour, let us know what you think. Should Pink have just kept the song for herself?

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Lee DeWyze Covers Marilyn Manson

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Performances, Covers,

American Idol 9 winner Lee DeWyze charmed fans with his crooked smile and heartfelt vocals, but before the days of reality TV, DeWyze flirted with more darker musical stylings.

TMZ has unearthed a copy of a track Lee recorded in his pre-Idol days: a cover of Marilyn Manson’s “Beautiful People.”

The song never made it on an album, but now you can listen to it as much as you like.

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