Carly Rae Jepsen might be asking police to help keep her actual naked pictures private. A police report filed with Vancouver Police says the “Call Me, Maybe” singer fears nude photos were stolen.
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"Call Me, Maybe" singer Carly Rae Jepsen is naked in new photos according to a police report first reported by TMZ. A police report filed in Vancouver, Canada states Jepsen believes a hacker stole the scandalous photos from her computer and is now trying to sell them. This comes just a few weeks after Carly Rae Jepsen successfully denied nude pictures floating around the web were of her. TMZ reports the naked pictures thought to be of Jepsen were actually of Destiny Benedict who bears a striking resemblance to the "Call Me, Maybe" singer.
In addition to Jepsen’s fear of her actual naked photos finding their way into public light, she also faces a sex tape scandal. Carly Rae tweeted Wednesday morning: "Crazy morning. Discovered that someone put up a sex tape claiming to be me. Ridiculous. Obviously not me." True, it can be so annoying when people think you have a sex tape just because you have naked pictures of yourself.
So, now back to the Jepsen naked photos — the police report filed actually came from an anonymous tip to law enforcement way back in March 2012. TMZ reports after Vancouver authorities followed through on the information they did in fact conclude Carly Rae Jepsen’s computer was hacked. TMZ obtained a statement from Vancouver Police Department who confirmed the investigation and say the situation is regarding as "stolen electronic property". Outside sources claim there is already a suspect in mind.
No word yet from Carly Rae Jepsen on her actual naked photos.
Fresh off of last week's Teen Choice Awards, we're sharing some hard-learned fashion lessons from the stars. Who rocked the red carpet, and who flopped completely? Read on, and learn from the stars' mistakes!
Summer shorts suits
A really fun summer trend this year has been the short suit. Think of it as a chic and fresh alternative to wearing a tuxedo look or party dress.
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Carly Rae Jepsen looked super cool and sweet in her palm tree print Lisa Ho ensemble., opting to pair it with a camisole, oversized clutch and simple black pump.
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Kat Graham took a more sexy approach opting for a Wish double breasted jacket wearing nothing underneath but a long necklace and some strategic double stick tape! She amped up this look with a cool geometric shaped clutch and nude pump.
Invest in a tailor and nail the perfect hem length
Alterations can make or break a red carpet look. An easy way to transform your outfit is to adjust a hem. Check out the stars who got it right and some who missed the mark.
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Taylor Swift looked picture perfect in a white chiffon Maria Lucia Hohan frock. The length of her dress hit perfectly right above her knee, while her nude shoe elongated her lovely legs.
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Another big winner in this department is Victoria Justice, who rocked her Gomez-Gracia printed hi-low dress perfectly. This can be tricky but she got her proportions just right. She opted to go super short without being inappropriate. Her trick: She showcased her legs, but the balance of the long train and high neck keeps it from being over the top. Not to mention she accessorized perfectly with a studded belt and simple nude pump, letting her dress stand out!
I adore Jordin Sparks and Zooey Deschanel, but they got it all wrong this time! Here are two perfect examples of why it is so important to adjust your hem accordingly.
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Jordin shows us what happens when you go too short. Her super mini and voluminous bubble hem totally throws off the balance and proportion of her Chagoury Couture dress, making her look heavier than she is. She is a beautiful woman with a slammin’ curvy figure that would be best suited in a dress that hits just at or below the knee
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Alternatively this is what happens when too long goes wrong. Zooey Deschanel’s fashion error made her look eras older. Unfortunately the length of her dress makes her look dowdy and short. The dress is very pretty and fits her well. My tip would have been to shorten the hem three inches above the knee for a more flirty and fun, and age appropriate style!
Don an eye-catching color
Nothing shouts summer more than wearing a bold and bright color! These starlets chose juicy hues that made the cameras flash and quenched our color thirst!
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Nina Dobrev looked gorgeous in a teal strapless J. Mendel number.
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Selena Gomez chose to wear DSquared and was absolutely perfect in pink; showing us how to wear neon the right way!
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Lucy Hale, was one of my favorites all around. Rocking a Wes Gordon mini dress with geometric neckline. This poppy color was spot on.
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Shay Mitchell wore a canary corseted yellow Donna Karan dress, topping off our list of rainbow beauties.
Carly Rae Jepsen overcomes her stolen nude photo scandal and hooks up with singer Matthew Koma. Is this a super sweet or super sexy couple?
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Carly Rae Jepsen made headlines today when she confirmed she has a boyfriend -- fellow musician Matthew Koma. The 26-year-old "Call Me Maybe" singer told People magazine she is dating the 25-year-old singer-songwriter. "I really like guys who have confidence, but not the cocky over-the-top confidence," said Jepsen to People. "Guys with the right type of confidence are really sexy." No word yet on if Koma has seen the nude photos of Jepsen that surfaced in late July 2012.
Jepsen and Koma seem to make a happy couple. People magazine first reported the pair were an item when a source for the celebrity-themed publication reported Matthew Koma introduced Carly Rae Jepsen as his girlfriend at a recent public event. "He introduced her as his girlfriend," said the source to People. "He seemed really excited about it, and she was smiling from ear to ear by his side during the introduction. He seems like a really nice and personable guy." Koma and Jepsen were spotted in the East Village of New York City during a GetGlue HD Launch Party. People reports Carly Rae revealed she was seeing someone in May 2012, but she refused to offer any identifiable details of her new beau.
Carly Rae Jepsen also told People that she loves to cook and is pretty informal. "I love to go on spontaneous dates and do things that we've never tried before or stay at a home and make a homemade dinner," said Jepsen. "I really like to cook. One of my favorite things is to make homemade sushi. I know how to make the rolls and it's really fun to do."
The band is teasing their bandmate more than Jepsen, but Jepsen hasn't said whether the rumors are true or not.
Gee, the boys in One Direction sure like to gossip — or at least respond to gossip. The latest rumor is that member Niall Horan "slept with"Carly Rae Jepsen . The band sat down with U.K. radio station Key 106, and Horan's bandmates started teasing him about the so-called news, but he felt the need to defend himself.
"It's all in the press in America that I slept with Carly Rae Jepsen," he said, according to EntertainmentWise. "But I've never met her before."
Bandmate Louis Tomlinson replied, "You did, though."
"Why lie, Niall — you did," said Zayn Malik, another bandmate.
Horan got very defensive then , saying, "When have we ever met Carly Rae Jepsen?"
"You did — you just can't remember," Tomlinson kept teasing. "You were really drunk."
Tomlinson has a reason to feel confident he won't be teased back. He is currently dating Manchester University student Eleanor Calder, according to EntertainmentWise.
Horan was most recently rumored to be dating The X Factor judge Demi Lovato, so this new gossip could hurt his chances with her. But this isn't the first time Jepsen's name has come up within the band. In June, they were talking with a different radio station when Tomlinson started the rumor, for the first time.
"They've slept together," Tomlinson told Hot 99.5. "They just kind of met each other and got together."
He went even further and said that Jepsen and Horan had met online. The radio station is the same one that in October published an article about the relationship between Horan and Lovato, saying he wished that she would agree to be his girlfriend.
Who knows? But for now, it looks like the rumors are all just friendly teasing between friends, whether or not Jepsen knows anything about it.
The 2012 American Music Awards is shaping up to be a star-studded event. Pulling out all the stops, the show has not only a lengthy list of performers to look forward to, but big-name presenters set to take the stage!
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From a listen to Christina Aguilera's Lotus to gowns and getups galore, the 2012 AMAs promise to be a feast for both the eyes and ears. A list of 17 performers has been announced for the event on Nov. 18, with even more big names being revealed as slated to present!
2012 American Music Awards performers list:
Taylor Swift — Up for the Favorite Female Artist award in the Country category, Taylor Swift is also set to take the stage and perform a piece from her Red album.
Justin Bieber — Nominated for three awards, the boy wonder is our pick for Favorite Male Artist in the Pop/Rock category!
Ke$ha — "Tik Tok" it's Ke$ha time! Although she's currently promoting her new album Warrior, the 25-year-old did not pick up any nominations for the 2012 American Music Awards.
Carly Rae Jepsen — The woman who created the hit of the summer, "Call Me, Maybe," is nominated for New Artist of the Year.
PSY — If you don't know the name you've most certainly heard of "Gangnam Style" by now. The man behind the YouTube video sensation will be among the 2012 AMA performers.
The Wanted — The international boy band, made up of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes and Tom Parker, is best known stateside for the 2012 hits "Glad You Came" and "Chasing the Sun."
Christina Aguilera — The music-industry veteran and The Voice reality star will perform at the American Music Awards to promote Lotus.
Carrie Underwood — Fresh off of hosting the CMAs, Carrie Underwood is taking a turn at performing at the AMAs. She's up against Taylor Swift for the Favorite Female Artist in the Country category, and is also nominated for Favorite Album in the same category for Blown Away.
Nicki Minaj — Our pick for Favorite Female Artist in the Pop/Rock category, Nicki Minaj is nominated in a quartet of categories this year. Although Rihanna has the same number of nominations, only Ms. Minaj has also agreed to perform!
Kelly Clarkson — The American Idol winner is nominated for two AMAs, including Favorite Female Artist in the Pop/Rock category.
No Doubt — Gwen Stefani and her No Doubt bandmates are set to take the stage to promote their sixth album, Push and Shove.
Linkin Park — Nominated for Favorite Artist in the Alternative Rock category, Linkin Park will be performing to promote their fifth album, Living Things.
Pink — Be on the lookout for a performance from Pink, who is said to be promoting her single "Try," off 2012's The Truth About Love album.
Pitbull — Back from Alaska, Pitbull is set to perform as well as contend for two awards at the 2012 AMAs.
Swizz Beatz featuring Chris Brown and Ludacris— This trio of big names from the hip hop and R&B world are set to take the AMA stage, after recently having collaborated on the song "Everyday Birthday."
Usher — Usher and protege Justin Bieber are going head-to-head at the American Music Awards. Both are slated to perform, as well as compete for the Favorite Male Artist in the Pop/Rock category!
Bonus— Stevie Wonder will deliver a tribute to the late Dick Clark, founder of the American Music Awards, in coordination with Ryan Seacrest.
The list of 2012 AMA presenters isn't quite as extensive, but we do know fans will likely see Pretty Little Liars stars Ashley Benson and Lucy Hale, The Backstreet Boys, Gavin DeGraw, Paula Abdul, Elisha Cuthbert, Will.i.am, Ginnifer Goodwin and Stacy Keibler all take turns at the microphone!
Remember, the 2012 AMAs will be broadcasting live on ABC on Nov. 18, and SheKnows Goes to the Shows will be there, live on the red carpet!
There definitely were a few popular trends on this year's red carpet for the American Music Awards. From sparkles to shine to muted black, what did they wear?
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Sparkle and shine should have been the theme for the 40th American Music Awards. The red carpet was filled with sequins and all things metallic. Those who wore sparkles kept the colors very muted, with mostly beige, light pinks, and golds.
Taylor Swift and Heidi Klum showed up in similar-looking short gold dresses. Taylor Swift wins this one, though, with a slightly less body-hugging dress. The singer just looked like she wasn’t trying as hard to be as hot as Klum was .
Ke$ha showed up in a short taupe number similar to Swift and Klum’s , which allowed her to show off her beauty more than some of the previous dresses she has been seen in lately.
It seems many on the red carpet had some sort of metallic glimmer to their outfits, even if the outfit was meant to be understated. Pink’s dress was one of those metallic numbers, as well as jackets on Lance Bass and members of The Wanted and the Backstreet Boys. Stacy Keibler, Hayden Panettiere, Elisha Cuthbert, and Kelly Rowland also showed up in some form of sparkle or shine.
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But of all the sparkly dresses on the red carpet, Carly Rae Jepsen’s may have been the best. It was longer, but equally sparkly and not as tight as some of the rest. The singer didn't look like she was trying too hard, but may have looked the most glamorous of all those on the AMA red carpet.
Those on the red carpet without that shine were mostly in understated black. From Lady Antebellum to Justin Bieber and Lucy Hale, the red carpet was filled with celebrities looking good in no color or shine.
Of the celebrities on the red carpet, very few of them went with color. But there were a few standouts. Nicki Minaj showed up in a lime-green gown and Carrie Underwood stunned in purple lace.
The 2012 American Music Awards red carpet was stunning. Whether celebs went over the top or kept it simple, here are our best-dressed for this year's red carpet.
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Who stunned at the awards Sunday night?
The 2012 American Music Awards red carpet was stunning. Whether celebs went over the top or kept it simple, here are our best-dressed for this year's red carpet.
The stars of the red carpet of the 40th American Music Awards stunned, and overall looked amazing. Although it seems that many of them were dressed very similarly, it doesn’t mean they didn’t look hot.
Carly Rae Jepsen
Jepsen was far and away the best-dressed on the red carpet. Her floor-length gown was covered in sparkles, but not too much. The glam of the dress was balanced by her updo, simple makeup and Effy jewelry.
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Taylor Swift
What can we say? The singer always looks gorgeous. She always looks like she didn’t try too hard and tonight is no different. Swift showed up in a short gold number that showed off her legs and a little of her shoulders. The dress looked understated while still being glamorous.
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Carrie Underwood
The American Idol alum never disappoints. She wowed in a floor-length purple lace gown.
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Lucy Hale
Hale opted for a short black dress showing off her body’s assets, but not enough to be anything but what she is — an actress in children and young adult movies. Hale’s understated dress reminds us of her natural beauty. She complemented the dress with a pair of red pumps, giving enough interest to propel her onto the best-dressed list.
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Justin Bieber
It’s easy to feel sorry for Justin Bieber, since he just went through a breakup and was expecting to bring his ex, Selena Gomez, to the awards. But he obviously lifted his head up and dressed in a simple, yet hot all-black outfit. With just enough different textures to make the outfit interesting, the boy definitely knows how to dress. Plus, the singer brought his mom as his date. How can you not love that?
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Jenny McCarthy
Bear with us on this one. At first look, McCarthy’s dress looks a little too busy to be on this list. But the dress reminds us how hot the 40-year-old actress still is. And more important, that she knows it. Her simple hair and makeup also reminds audiences of her natural beauty and the dress shows off her smokin’ body.
Whether it's praise, ridicule, congratulations, or celebration, fans and artists take to social media to express their thoughts about the 2012 American Music Awards.
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With the American Music Awards delayed by an hour in many areas of the country, many took to Twitter to learn the results before they saw them, or just to see what others thought of the winners and performances.
One common theme on the American Music Awards stream on Twitter was Justin Bieber. The singer won all three awards he was nominated for, including Artist of the Year.
Twitter user @kidrauhlCookie wrote, “I am speechless myself. Justin is only eighteen years old and he's already won seven AMAs, plus ARTIST OF THE YEAR. Wow.”
New Artist of the Year winner Carly Rae Jepsen also tweeted to Bieber to congratulate him.
“Make that three @justinbieber !!! Well Done! #AMAs,” she said.
Other celebrities were tweeting about the awards also. Ellen DeGeneres sent a tweet to singer Pink about her dance performance at the awards.
“I love @Pink!” she tweeted. “That performance was incredible. #AMAs”
Others took the opportunity on Twitter to support their favorite artists, while showing their personalities. Twitter user @FrankieJGrande sent a message out to the social media world, wondering if he would be seeing his favorite band on the AMAs.
“So the #AMAs are over & @onedirecton hasn't performed yet... I'm confused,” Grande tweeted. “I think ill just keep watching ABC until they do... Must be soon.”
Maroon 5 fan @jamesbvalentine tweeted about his thankfulness that people were tweeting results, since he wasn’t able to watch the awards show .
“Oh cool thanks #AMAs !” Valentine tweeted. “Just got off the plane from LAX and I'm not watching yet because I stopped to get tacos...”
ABC pulled down its live stream just after the red carpet show and pushed people to watch the show on an actual TV. But with the world of social media, the network might have a better chance at getting people to watch if they are able to do it online. Otherwise, it’s possible they will choose tacos over TV, and opt to get their information from Twitter.
Who won big at Sunday night's American Music Awards? Here's a hint: There were no shockers this year.
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If you could use two words to describe the winners at the 2012 American Music Awards, they would be: “no surprises.” There really were no big shockers at this year’s show.
Justin Bieber is one of the biggest artists in the country right now, so no one blinked when he was nominated for three awards: Favorite Rock/Pop Album, Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, and Artist of the Year. And, no surprise, he won all three. Bieber seemed speechless when he got up to accept the third award, and thanked his mother and “everyone.”
“It’s hard growing up, with everything going on and everyone watching you,” he said during his acceptance speech, alluding to his current personal life. “But as long as you still believe in me, I will always make you proud. I love you.”
Taylor Swift has the No. 1 album in the country right now, but was only up for one award. This is because her album wasn’t released in the year necessary for the awards, but she is eligible for Favorite Female Country Artist, which was her one nomination. She won that one over Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert.
However, Carrie Underwood took home Favorite Country Album for Blown Away. During her acceptance, the American Music Awards announcer said the win means she has won the award for every album she has put out.
The other winners who were either expected to win, or at least surprised no one, were Katy Perry for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist; Maroon 5 for Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group; Luke Bryan for Favorite Country Music Male Artist; Lady Antebellum for Favorite Country Music Band, Duo or Group; Nicki Minaj for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album, Usher and Beyonce as the favorite Soul/R&B Artists and Rihanna for Favorite Soul/R&B Album.
Carly Rae Jepsen was up against stiff competition for New Artist of the Year. J. Cole, fun., Gotye and One Direction were all up against the “Call Me Maybe” singer for the award. Because of the competition, that one could perhaps be called the biggest surprise of the night .
Carly Rae Jepsen is regularly in the company of other teen idols, but she is completely content with herself, including her age.
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With pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen becoming famous after placing third on her season of Canadian Idol, followed by a tour with pop singer Justin Bieber, it seems easy to guess her age. But you would be wrong. The singer actually is approaching her late 20s, and she tells Cosmopolitan magazine wouldn't change her age for anything.
"If people think I look younger, then that's great; I'm stoked," she said, according to MTV. "But I turned 27 in November, and when I look in the mirror, I see all of the years attached to that face, and I'm content with me."
Jepsen said when people find out how old she is, they generally assume she is trying to pass herself off as a teen. But she wants everyone to know it's just the way she looks, and she can't change that.
"I love being classy and as elegant as possible in my apartment. But when I'm onstage, I can't dance in 4-and-a-half-inch heels, so I'll generally sport flats," she told Cosmo. "I'm 5 feet 2, so yeah, I'm going to look a little bit more playful. But I don't think that means I'm trying for an age younger than I am."
The singer is content these days and is dating a new boyfriend . Musician Matthew Koma met Jepsen while they were working on her song "This Kiss." They were introduced by another famous musician.
"[LMFAO's] Redfoo is our Cupid — a cupid in zebra-print pajamas! Foo's awesome," she said, according to MTV. "He ended up introducing me and Matthew."
Jepsen is out on Justin Bieber's Believe tour. They will take more than a month off after their Dec. 1 show in Toronto, continuing in Salt Lake City on Jan. 5. The tour ends April 8 in Strasbourg, France.
The 39th People's Choice Awards air Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 on CBS and we have a few predictions about who the winners will be on that night.
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The 39th People's Choice Awards celebrate the best of popular culture for 2012. Categories range from the best in television and film to musical acts and fan groups. We break down our predictions for the winners of a few categories for the upcoming awards show. Be sure to watch live on Wednesday, Jan. 9 on CBS to see how accurate we were!
Favorite Movie
The Amazing Spider-Man The Avengers The Dark Knight Rises The Hunger Games Snow White and the Huntsman
We predict The Hunger Games will take home this coveted award. The People's Choice Awards are all about fans voting and we think it's safe to say The Hunger Games has probably one of the most loyal group of dedicated fans. Viewers were ecstatic when The Hunger Games movie premiered on March 23, 2012 — there was even a countdown to the big day. Some fans even came out in fishtail braids inspired by main character Katniss Everdeen. We're pretty confident The Hunger Games will win the Favorite Movie category at the 2013 People's Choice Awards.
Favorite Competition TV Show
America's Got Talent American Idol Dancing with the Stars The Voice The X Factor
This one seems a no-brainer: The Voice dominated popular culture this year and was clearly a fan favorite throughout most of 2012. The structure of this reality television competition show is just a little bit more modern and fun than aging reality shows like American Idol and Dancing with the Stars. All of the shows nominated are great, but we think The Voice is set to take home the award for Favorite Competition TV Show at the 2013 People's Choice Awards.
Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor
Bradley Cooper Channing Tatum Jake Gyllenhaal Liam Neeson Zac Efron
We think it's a close call between Bradley Cooper and Channing Tatum, although Liam Neeson is certainly deserving of a win in this category. Channing Tatum stole our hearts in his movie The Vow in which the chemistry between him and Rachel McAdams was made-for-film romance. Bradley Cooper starred in The Words with now ex-girlfriend Zoe Saldana but it the movie was panned by critics and moviegoers alike. We think Channing Tatum is set to walk home with the trophy for Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor at the 2013 People's Choice Awards.
Favorite Song
"Call Me Maybe" - Carly Rae Jepsen "One More Night" - Maroon 5 "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" - Taylor Swift "We Are Young" - Fun. ft. Janelle Monae "What Makes You Beautiful" - One Direction
This one is tough because honestly, those are all our favorite songs of the year. The front runners are likely Carly Rae Jepsen and One Direction. But while One Direction may have their fanbase — the "Directioners"— voting like crazy, we think "Call Me Maybe" was truly the song of the year. Jepsen seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired plenty of viral YouTube videos dedicated to her monster hit. Without a doubt, Carly Rae Jepsen is set to win Favorite Song at the 2013 People's Choice Awards.
Check out the SheKnows 55th Grammy Award predictions for Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.
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The 55th Grammy Awards are finally upon us! The most prestigious award show honoring musicians, songwriters and producers airs Feb. 10, 2013 on CBS. While there are several Grammys awarded each year, we give you our winner predictions for the 2013 Grammys for the best-known categories.
Record of the Year
"Lonely Boy"— The Black Keys "Stronger " — Kelly Clarkson "We Are Young" — Fun. feat. Janelle Monáe "Somebody That I Used To Know" — Gotye feat. Kimbra "Thinkin Bout You" — Frank Ocean "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" — Taylor Swift
Record of the Year sounds a bit archaic but it's just the old-fashioned way of saying Single of Year; it recognizes the artist and the producers only.
This category is filled with songs that we all heard just a little too much on the radio but secretly love. Out of the running immediately are Taylor Swift and probably Kelly Clarkson. Frank Ocean is a favorite with major critical acclaim this past year but Fun. seems a contender as well. This is a tough category, but ultimately the Grammy for Record of the Year will go to "Somebody That I Used To Know" from Gotye feat. Kimbra.
Album of the Year
El Camino— The Black Keys Some Nights — Fun. Babel— Mumford & Sons Channel Orange — Frank Ocean Blunderbuss— Jack White
This is one of our favorite Grammy Awards and this year the category is a mash-up of commercial favorites and niche artists. We have a special place in our hearts for Fun., although we suspect that might not be the criteria used to determine the recipient of the Grammy for Album of the Year.
Song of the Year
"The A Team"— Ed Sheeran "Adorn"— Miguel Pimentel "Call Me Maybe"— Tavish Crowe, Carly Rae Jepsen and Josh Ramsay "Stronger "— Jörgen Elofsson, David Gamson, Greg Kurstin and Ali Tamposi "We Are Young"— Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost and Nate Ruess
As much as we all loved "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen, it certainly isn't a Grammy contender in our eyes. The sickly sweet lyrics are fun and a guilty pleasure, but does it deserve a Grammy Award for songwriting? Hopefully not. Our Grammy Award prediction for Song of the Year goes to "We Are Young" by Fun. The song had commercial appeal but also a deeper message — a balance that's tough to follow.
The singer has been outspoken on the gay rights issue, and just made a big move by canceling her appearance at the Boy Scouts Jamboree over the summer.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Carly Rae Jepsen has made a big move for gay rights by canceling her show for the Boy Scouts of America over the summer. The scouts have dealt with controversy in the past, but the stance on not allowing openly gay adults into the organization.
Jepsen and the band Train were set to perform, but Jepsen said she does not agree with the organization's policies.
"As an artist who believes in equality for all people, I will not be participating in the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree this summer," Jepsen said via Twitter.
On Tuesday, she sent two more tweets to explain her decision.
"I always have and will continue to support the LGBT community on a global level,” she said. “And stay informed on the ever changing landscape in the ongoing battle for gay rights in this country and across the globe."
GLAAD responded with a statement on its website, saying, “No fair-minded media outlet, corporation or celebrity will want to partner with the BSA as long as the organization puts discrimination and anti-gay bias before the needs of young people."
Rich Ferraro, GLAAD's vice president of communications, wrote the statement himself.
"GLAAD will continue to call for partners of the BSA to speak out against the anti-gay ban until the BSA puts Scouting first and adopts a national non-discrimination policy,” Ferraro continued. "Carly Rae Jepsen and Train's decisions not only send the right message to the BSA, but remind LGBT young people that they are supported and accepted."
The band Train also canceled its performance after a campaign launched by Eagle Scout Derek Dance, a gay former Boy Scout camp leader. According to TheHuffington Post, Nance’s campaign to have the musicians cancel was supported by GLAAD.
"As a talented artists with incredibly loyal LGBT fans around the globe, I hope they will speak out quickly, and urge the Boy Scouts to end its dangerous anti-gay policy," Nance’s petition reads.
According to TheHuffington Post, the petition has more than 63,000 signatures.
Train has said it will re-join the show if the Boy Scouts reverse their anti-gay stance.
It's no surprise that the artists up for Billboard awards are great musicians, but here are a few fun tidbits you may not know about this year's talented crop of nominees.
The Billboard Music Awards base the winners only on what's at the top of the charts. So this year's show focused on performances from all areas of the music industry.
Clearly, the 2013 Billboard Music Awards didn’t share the same modest guidelines outlined in the Grammys dress code dossier. Quite to the contrary, it looks as though there may have been a memo in circulation encouraging ensembles and performances with hyper sex appeal. Just check out these overtly sexy aspects.
Disney is teaming up with one of pop music's hottest singers, Carly Rae Jepsen, to give a new sound to "Part of Your World" for The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition release.
Oops... even celebrities get it wrong sometimes! We're telling you why Halle Berry and Carly Rae Jepsen's fashions fell short in our weekly feature. Learn from the stars' sartorial slip ups!
