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Justin Timberlake jokes he 'peed in his pants' when asked to be in 'Inside Llewyn Davis'

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:34:00 GMT

Justin Timberlake talks about his role in the Coen Bros. new Canes Film Festival drama "Inside Llewyn Davis" and being on "a mission to be continually inspired."http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign

Review: The National's new album 'Trouble Will Find Me'

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:38:00 GMT

Some songs about age and regret will be predictably glum. The National makes them into an art, too, on “Trouble Will Find Me,” the Brooklyn-based band’s sixth full-length album.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/immaculate-noise

Ray Manzarek remembered with an epic recount of a New York adventure

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:05:00 GMT

To help celebrate the life of the great Ray Manzarek, I reprint my story of some 'strange days' spent with the keyboardist in both LA and New York.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured

Listen: Five essential musical moments from The Doors' Ray Manzarek

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:58:00 GMT

The Doors' Ray Manzarek died today. Here are five essential moments from his career with the Doorshttp://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:35:00 GMT

Keyboardist Ray Manzarek, who co-founded The Doors with Jim Morrison, has died at the age of 74.http://www.hitfix.com

Listen: Foo Fighters and John Fogerty on 'Fortunate Son'

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:18:00 GMT

Dave Grohl is having quite the time with his musical heroes. Hear the Foo Fighters' duet with John Fogerty on 'Fortunate Son' and watch him perform "Bitch" with The Rolling Stoneshttp://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Review: Darius Rucker's 'True Believers' is a lighthearted, enjoyable ride

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:36:00 GMT

Darius Rucker's third country set establishes the former Hootie & The Blowfish lead singer as a bonafide country star.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Miley Cyrus throws shade at Justin Bieber: Hear his Billboard acceptance speech

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:05:00 GMT

"The craft. The craft that i'm making. This is not a gimmick." And so goes Justin Bieber's acceptance speech for the Billboard Music Award's Milestone honor. It's a fan-voted award. "I'm an artist and I should be taken seriously. This other bull should not be spoken of."http://www.hitfix.com

Rumors are flying, but who do you want at 'The X Factor''s judges' table?

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:24:00 GMT

HitFix's Liane Bonin Starr asks whether Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio are the right people to fill the shoes of L.A. Reid and Britney Spears. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/starr-raving

Surprise: A series of 'Inside Llewyn Davis' music shows are in the works

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:13:00 GMT

"Inside Llewyn Davis" soundtrack producer T-Bone Burnett confirms some performances of the film's music will take place this fall, but don't call it a tour.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/awards-campaign

TV Ratings: Billboard Music Awards hits 12-year high leading ABC Sunday

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:05:00 GMT

Coverage of the Billboard Music Awards hit its biggest overall audience since 2001 and its biggest audience among young viewers since 2003, helping ABC win Sunday night in all measures.http://www.hitfix.com

Watch: SkyBlu of LMFAO talks split and going solo for 4th of July Album

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:11:00 GMT

SkyBlu has three singles on hand and a new solo album due on July the 4th, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have his original project LMFAO still on his mind.http://www.hitfix.com

Taylor Swift dominates the Billboard Music Awards with 8; Justin Bieber hits Milestone

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:33:00 GMT

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.http://www.hitfix.com

Ouch! Miguel jumps and lands on fans' heads at the Billboard Music Awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:51:00 GMT

Miguel stole the show both at the Grammy Awards earlier this year and at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 18), but for very different reasons.http://www.hitfix.com

Best and Worst of the 2013 Billboard Music Awards: Justin Bieber, Miguel and more

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:16:00 GMT

HitFix highlights the best and worst moments from Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards.http://www.hitfix.com

Watch: Nayer dons pet dog and eye-popping outfit at Billboard Music Awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:08:00 GMT

Nayer was one of the singing voices on Pitbull's No. 1 single "Give Me Everything," but she was flying solo on the blue carpet at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. Mostly, anyway.http://www.hitfix.com

Watch: Billboard Awards red carpet bits with Jennifer Lopez, Mike Tyson, Miguel

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:43:00 GMT

Some red carpet appearances are more like drive-bys: celebrities like Miguel, Jennifer Lopez, Will.i.am and Vegas fixture Mike Tyson can't stop for much at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.http://www.hitfix.com

Taylor Swift doesn't want to talk about Justin Bieber at the Billboard Music Awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:24:00 GMT

Taylor Swift lined the interview podium backstage at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards with eight trophies, for honors like Top Artist, Top Social Artist and Top Country Artist. She told the press each has a "significant meaning" and has an indication of "who's actually buying the albums" and which songs people are most passionate about. http://www.hitfix.com

Miley Cyrus's new single 'We Can't Stop' coming out June 3

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:04:00 GMT

At Sunday's Billboard Music Awards, Miley Cyrus confirmed that her new single, entitled "We Can't Stop," is slated to drop on June 3.http://www.hitfix.com

Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Ke$ha's side-butt dazzle at the 2013 Billboard Awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:36:00 GMT

A photo gallery of red-carpet arrivals at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards includes Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Ke$ha, Shania Twain, Jennifer Lopez, Miguel, Kelly Rowland, Emmy Rossum ("Shameless") and Hayden Panettiere ("Nashville").http://www.hitfix.com

Billboard Music Awards 2013 early arrivals

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:11:00 GMT

Early arrivals at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.http://www.hitfix.com

2013 Billboard Music Awards winners and nominees - complete list

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:57:00 GMT

A complete list of winners and nominees at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.http://www.hitfix.com

Watch: Kanye West debuts new song 'Black Skin Heads' on 'SNL'; 'Yeezus' out June 18

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:50:00 GMT

Kanye West debuted “Black Skin Heads” on “Saturday Night Live” last night. The song, as well as “New Slaves,” which he also performed on the show, are believed to be on his new set, “Yeezus,” out June 18.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Candice Glover and Vampire Weekend lead this week's Music Power Rankings

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Candice Glover and Daft Punk lead this week's music power rankings.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull 'Live It Up' together in new video: Watch

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:38:00 GMT

Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull are taking the name of their new single together quite literally. The brand new video for their collaboration "Live It Up" features more product placements than you can count. Well, not if you can count beyond 6 or so, but still it's a lot of blatant product placements for some pretty extravagant products. http://www.hitfix.com

10 Stories you might have missed: Brad Bird has 'been thinking about' 'Incredibles' sequel

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:30:00 GMT

In this installment of 10 Stories you might have missed: Brad Bird has "been thinking about" an "Incredibles" sequel. Also: "Avengers" stars Scarlett Johansson joins Robert Downey Jr. in Jon Favreau's "Chef," Arnold Schwarzenegger in talks to star in "Toxic Avenger" remake, "The Carrie Diaries" will introduce a "Sex and the City" favorite, Amazon axes "Zombieland," and more.http://www.hitfix.com

15 'American Idol' judges we'd like to see

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

HitFix's Melinda Newman, Daniel Fienberg and Chris Eggertsen throw out ideas for who should judge the next season of "American Idol."http://www.hitfix.com

Vampire Weekend, George Strait, and Demi Lovato battle for No. 1 on Billboard 200

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Vampire Weekend, George Strait and Demi Lovato will all sell more than 100,000 copies next week, but only one of them will top the Billboard 200. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Listen to two new songs from The Weeknd: 'Kiss Land' and 'John Carpenter'

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:58:00 GMT

The Weeknd has always been a little dark. He's always been bold with his sexual exploits. But on one of his two new songs, "John Carpenter," he opens up about a different corner of his life.http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/immaculate-noise

Eurovision Song Contest: A rundown of the top contenders for 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:13:00 GMT

Flashy skirts, fake tans, fur and feathers: Welcome to the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. http://www.hitfix.com