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Lana del Rey Brings “Video Games” on Jimmy Kimmel

Lana del Rey is one of the biggest names in music at the moment but watching her perform live, you wouldn't be able to understand why. Above is a video of her on Jimmy Kimmel. After the debacle that was her appearance on Saturday Night Live, Lana has been getting a lot of negative press, even after her debut alb...

14 February 2012
10:58 GMT

Grammys 2012: Reactions to Chris Brown, “I'd Let Chris Beat Me”

Three years after beating his then-girlfriend Rihanna to a pulp, Chris Brown made what can only be described as a glorious comeback into the spotlight at Sunday's Grammy Awards 2012. Reactions to his performances are disturbing and very sad.As we also informed you yesterday, Chris Brown performed twice during th...

14 February 2012
06:16 GMT

Watch: Whitney Houston's Final Live Performance

A couple of days before she was found dead in her hotel room, Whitney Houston was out celebrating with her good friends at Tru Hollywood. She would be giving her last performance there. Whitney was not expected to perform at the Kelly Price & Friends Unplugged: For The Love of R&B show, but she did it anyway. She got...

13 February 2012
08:55 GMT

Grammys 2012: Taylor Swift Performs “Mean”

Pop country darling Taylor Swift took to the stage at the Grammys 2012 to perform one of her latest singles, “Mean.” You can see her performance in full embedded below. The 22-year-old cutie turned back time and brought joy to the stage with her performance, which was welcomed with a standing ovation tha...

13 February 2012
06:46 GMT

Grammys 2012: David Guetta, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters, Deadmau5

If one were to sum up the Grammys 2012, one could say: Adele, tributes and electronic music. Towards the end of the awards show, electronic dance and electronica music got a special segment – with contributions from some of the biggest names out there. David Guetta, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters and Deadmau5 all ...

13 February 2012
06:18 GMT

Grammys 2012: Nicki Minaj Goes Religious

When Nicki Minaj took to the stage at the Grammy Awards 2012, all hell broke loose. Here is a performer who doesn't shy away from potentially incendiary topics – and who, to boot, can put on the most incredible shows ever. Minaj recited the first verses of her latest single “Roman Holiday,” p...

13 February 2012
05:35 GMT

Grammys 2012: Katy Perry Debuts New Song

Katy Perry has perfect timing, because she found the perfect venue to introduce new music: the Grammy Awards 2012. The pop star performed at the awards show – check out the video above to see her segment. Perry, dressed in an eye-catching latex suit, kicked off her number with her chart-topping “ET.&rdquo...

13 February 2012
05:16 GMT

Grammys 2012: Chris Brown Gets Standing Ovation

Just a couple of days before the Grammys 2012, word online had it that Chris Brown was preparing an “over the top” performance for the big night. It turns out that was really the case. Chris took to the stage at last night's prestigious awards show and delivered one of his best performances ever. ...

13 February 2012
04:22 GMT

Grammys 2012: Bruno Mars Puts on Incendiary Show

Bruno Mars didn't win anything at last night's Grammy Awards 2012, but he definitely didn't leave for home with a bruised ego, considering the reception he got for his live performance. The singer, nominated for no less than 6 categories, took to the stage early in the evening and performed “Ru...

13 February 2012
03:27 GMT

Grammys 2012: Adele Performs “Rolling in the Deep”

Adele had laser surgery on her vocal chords only a couple of months ago but, judging by her performance at last night's Grammy Awards, she was never in better shape. The Grammys 2012 marked Adele's comeback to live performing after she was diagnosed with a recurring hemorrhage on her vocal chords and she ha...

13 February 2012
03:13 GMT

Madonna on M.I.A.’s Indecent Gesture at the Super Bowl: I Am Not Happy

Almost one week after her Super Bowl Halftime performance, Madonna is finally speaking out about the incident that has been keeping the media very busy these past few days: M.I.A.’s flipping the bird at the camera on live television.As we also reported at the time, at the end of her verse on Madonna’s &ld...

11 February 2012
04:08 GMT

Grammys 2012: Chris Brown Working on “Over the Top” Performance

One of the performers at Sunday's Grammy 2012 Awards will be Chris Brown, word online has it. Official confirmation is still pending but, for what it's worth, various media outlets claim he's determined to make his performance one that would be impossible to forget. The highlight of the evening will ...

10 February 2012
03:02 GMT

Madonna Is Furious that M.I.A. Stole Her Thunder at the Super Bowl

Over the weekend, Madonna performed at the Super Bowl during Halftime, on what was definitely the most talked about performance of her career. It was, however, shaded by one particular incident, one that got her very upset. As we also reported on Monday, at the end of her verse on Madonna's “Give Me All Yo...

8 February 2012
12:11 GMT

Kelly Clarkson Sings National Anthem at Super Bowl – Flawless

We all know how people at home react when a singer messes up the National Anthem, especially if it happens during such a mediated event as the Super Bowl. Luckily, Kelly Clarkson is a true pro.The original American Idol took to the field this weekend to perform “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl...

6 February 2012
04:51 GMT

M.I.A. Flips the Bird at Super Bowl, NBC Apologizes

When everybody should be talking about Madonna's incendiary performance halftime in the Super Bowl, they're debating how scandalous M.I.A.'s gesture during the same gig was. Check out the video above to see what the fuss is all about. While performing with Madonna on “Give Me All Your Luv,”...

6 February 2012
03:58 GMT

Watch Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Last night at the Super Bowl, Madonna performed during what has come to be known as the most expensive and mediated 10+ minutes of American pop music. You can watch her entire gig above. For about 13 minutes, Madonna danced and sang her heart out (apparently live only towards the end), putting on a show like no oth...

6 February 2012
03:35 GMT

Adele Confirms Grammys 2012 Performance

Adele fans, set your calendars for February 12: the singer will perform at the Grammys 2012, as speculated before. She's just confirmed the excellent news on her Twitter. In late 2011, Adele underwent throat surgery after suffering from recurrent hemorrhage. She's been on vocal rest ever since and canceled ...

1 February 2012
08:40 GMT

Lana Del Rey Defends SNL Performance: I Sang Fine

Earlier this month, Lana Del Rey was the musical guest on SNL. Seeing how she's the hottest young artist on the scene right now, her performance got a lot of hype but ended up by disappointing many. She's addressing the so-called controversy around her so-called disastrous performance in a new interview wit...

31 January 2012
05:48 GMT

Christina Aguilera Has Extremely Embarrassing Moment at Etta James' Funeral

Christina Aguilera is again at the receiving end of harsh criticism, after her appearance and performance at Etta James' funeral. It's not the singing that's criticized, though, as the photo below can confirm. This is just one of the many pictures that are making rounds online, with voices claiming t...

30 January 2012
04:34 GMT

Christina Aguilera Sings “At Last” at Etta James' Funeral

No matter how much negative media Christina Aguilera gets for her personal life, whether it be for allegations of alcohol abuse or lousy fashion, she remains the Voice of a generation. Just check out the video above.Over the weekend, iconic singer Etta James was laid to rest, in a ceremony that aired live on various ...

30 January 2012
03:15 GMT

Mariah Carey to Premiere New Music in May

In between spending time with her adorable twins and working hard to get her pre-pregnancy body back, Mariah Carey has also been putting in the extra hours at the music studio. She'll be showcasing new music no later than this spring. Though she hasn't exactly been absent from the scene these past few mon...

27 January 2012
08:46 GMT

Seal Performs 'Let's Stay Together' on Ellen

While dealing with heartbreak in his personal life, Seal is also promoting a new album, “Soul 2.” On a recent appearance on Ellen, he performed “Let's Stay Together,” a cover of Al Green's classic ballad. Heidi Klum and Seal may be getting a divorce right now, but they're handli...

25 January 2012
07:48 GMT

Razzies 2012: Ceremony Moved to April Fools' Day

One of the most mediated and, at the same time, shameful movie awards gala, The Golden Raspberry Awards or the Razzies, as they're better known, has been moved to a later date. Organizers have settled for April Fools' Day. Until this year, the ceremony, which boasts of “honoring” the worst the ...

24 January 2012
03:31 GMT

AMD Trinity Pushed Back to Mid-2012, May Be Faster than Initially Thought

AMD seems to have a lot of confidence in the performance of its upcoming Trinity APUs as reportedly the company has increased the projected speed expectations for these chips when compared to previous Llano parts. According to the chip makers own internal tests, a 35W Trinity notebook APU is expected to provide 25% b...

18 January 2012
19:01 GMT

Fan Base Disputes BioWare Claim that Only Low End PCs Have FPS Problems

Ever since BioWare, as the developer, and Electronic Arts, as the publisher, launched their MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic a number of gamers have been complaining about the low performance of the game, even though the specs of their machines exceeded the minimum system requirements.Since then BioWare, through the v...

17 January 2012
04:47 GMT

People's Choice Awards 2012: Demi Lovato Performs

Demi Lovato won Favorite Pop Artist at last night's People's Choice Awards 2012. Before she accepted the award, she put on a rousing rendition of “Give Your Heart a Break,” which you can see in full in the video above.Rocking a bright red mullet dress and her trademark fearless attitude, Demi to...

12 January 2012
07:01 GMT

Most Star Wars: The Old Republic Performance Problems Linked to Low End PC Hardware

BioWare has admitted than a small number of those who are playing Star Wars: The Old Republic are having performance issues linked to the MMO but has insisted that most of them are caused by their own outdated PC hardware, which could not handle most modern game releases.James Ohlen, who is the overall project direct...

11 January 2012
17:11 GMT

Lana del Rey Performs 'Video Games' on Jonathan Ross

If you're not the bubble pop kind of music lover, perhaps we might interest you in some Lana del Rey, an artist in every sense of the word. Check out the video above for her latest performance. Having once described herself as a “gangster Nancy Sinatra,” this 25-year-old singer and songwriter is the ...

10 January 2012
11:33 GMT

Adele Hopes to Perform at the Grammys 2012

Come February 12, 2012, the crème de la crème in the music industry will gather under the same roof to celebrate the best in 2011: the Grammy Awards will take place. A new report suggests the main “event” of the night will be Adele's appearance. As her fans from across the world must a...

10 January 2012
04:38 GMT

Beyonce Rocks Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with 'I Was Here'

It's hard to top Beyonce especially when she can rock a show without even being physically present for it. The video above played on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on the big night between 2011-2012. It's, as you can see, a very rousing performance of her ballad “I Was Here.”...

3 January 2012
11:15 GMT

Christina Aguilera Performs 'Have Yourselves a Merry Little Christmas'

They don't call her The Voice for nothing. Say what you will about her personal life and even more recent career choices, but Christina Aguilera remains a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Case in point: her performance at Disney's Christmas Parade. In case you missed it, now's your chan...

27 December 2011
09:12 GMT

PerfView 1.0 Performance-Analysis Tool Available Now

One of the latest utilities that Microsoft made available for download for Windows users is PerfView, a tool aimed at offering performance analysis capabilities for isolating CPU and memory issues. Pushed out of Microsoft’s labs this week in version 1.0, the new PerfView tool can prove helpful in a variety o...

23 December 2011
14:41 GMT

Google Currents Updated with Performance Improvements

A new flavor of Google Currents is now available for download via the Android Market, namely version 1.0.1, which brings along a series of performance enhancements, for all users to enjoy. The application was initially released only two weeks ago, with the intent to provide Android and iOS users with the possibility ...

21 December 2011
14:21 GMT

Watch Nicole Scherzinger's Rousing Performance of 'Phantom of the Opera'

Too many people are quick to dismiss Nicole Scherzinger as just another pop star trying too hard for recognition. Those of you who do, should watch the video above – and maybe you'll reconsider. A while back, Nicole traveled to London for the Royal Variety Show, where she performed a song no one thought...

17 December 2011
04:11 GMT

Nicole Scherzinger Performs 'Pretty' on X Factor USA

After a period of very bad press for openly refusing to take a stand in the elimination of 13-year-old contestant Rachel Crow on X Factor, Nicole Scherzinger could use some positive attention. Hopefully, she'll get it with her recent live performance on the same show. Nicole sang “Pretty,” another tr...

16 December 2011
11:04 GMT

Download BurnInTest 7.0 Build 1005

There aren’t too many users to appeal to the services of PassMark’s BurnInTest application; but those that need a tool to stress a computer system for endurance, reliability and stability should know that a new build has just rolled out. BurnInTest 7.0 Build 1005 corrects a crash bug on startup, which m...

12 December 2011
04:25 GMT

Watch ITV's 'A Night with Beyonce' in Full

Say what you will about her as a celebrity, but Beyonce is definitely in a league of her own when it comes to live performing. There's no denying it. If you need more proof, check out the video below, of her entire ITV special, “A Night with Beyonce.” Shot earlier in 2011 at London's Fountain...

7 December 2011
02:38 GMT

Watch: Rihanna Performs at 2011 Jingle Bell Ball

Reports that Rihanna may be suffering from exhaustion have just received new fuel: she was one of the performers at the Capital FM's 2011 Jingle Bell Ball at London's O2 Arena and, to be frank, her number was far below standards. Fans must know only too well that, while she's not one of the strongest...

5 December 2011
08:55 GMT

Kelly Rowland Rocks the X Factor UK Stage with Medley

Kelly Rowland has grown into a fine performer and a successful pop star after her time with the Destiny's Child. The other night on X Factor UK, she showed fans in the audience and viewers at home how it's done. Since this is Kelly's first time on the panel as a permanent judge, this performance has be...

5 December 2011
08:30 GMT

AMD Catalyst Performance Display Driver 11.11c Goes Online

AMD has just uploaded the 11.11c version to their servers. As always, we are here to break the news and not judge the process, even if it may be deemed too accelerated for some. We first announced the AMD Catalyst Performance Driver 11.11b on November 26, and we now have a new revision that can be downloaded. One thi...

1 December 2011
11:35 GMT

Rihanna's Explosive Performance at Grammys 2012 Nominations Show

Rihanna scored no less than five nominations at the Grammys 2012, so she has every reason to be thrilled and happy. She also performed during the nominations show, a few hours ago, live from London's O2 Arena. As we also informed you earlier today, the Grammys noms were announced a short while back in a live sho...

1 December 2011
10:45 GMT

Lady Gaga Owns the Night at Grammys 2012 Nominations Show

We know the nominees for the Grammys 2012, now it's time to talk about the performances. During the ceremony that named the contenders in the biggest categories for the upcoming awards show, various artists took to the stage to perform. Lady Gaga was one of them and, according to her Little Monsters, the best. N...

1 December 2011
08:46 GMT

Jessie J Gets Emotional with 'Who You Are' on X Factor UK

Jessie J is one of those singers who appeal to critics and fans alike. On the latest edition of X Factor UK, where she performed her ballad “Who You Are,” she showed the world why she's industry's darling.Fans have come to expect amazing performances from Jessie, who is as talented a songwriter ...

29 November 2011
03:58 GMT

Justin Bieber Forgets Lyrics to ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town’

It can – and does – happen to the best of them: during a performance on The Today Show, Justin Bieber forgot the lyrics to one of the songs included on his first-ever Christmas album, the ever popular “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”However, for someone not familiar with the festive jingle, th...

27 November 2011
06:41 GMT

Not Yet Official 11.11b AMD Catalyst Performance Driver

A few hours ago, Andrew D announced on his Twitter account (@CatalystCreator) the release of a new AMD Performance Driver that fixes the Skyrim problem. This new version enables CrossFire for the game. On November 24th, we listed the AMD Catalyst Performance Display Driver 11.11a and warned about the Skyrim issue, b...

26 November 2011
04:00 GMT

Watch: Bruno Mars' Superb Performance of 'It Will Rain' on X Factor USA

Not that this needs further confirmation, but Bruno Mars is one of the few artists of the moment who sound better live than on a studio album. His performance of “It Will Rain” on X Factor USA should convince everyone of that. As Twi-hards must already know, Bruno's song is the official track for &ld...

25 November 2011
11:19 GMT

Kelly Clarkson Performs 'What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger)' on X Factor

The original American Idol Kelly Clarkson was briefly reunited with Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul the other night, as she took to the stage of the US X Factor to perform a song off her brand new album.“What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)” is the title track off Clarkson's album “Stronger&rdquo...

24 November 2011
11:33 GMT

Fan Bites Britney Spears During Femme Fatale Show, Brasil

Most of Britney Spears' fans would give everything to be invited on stage with her during one of her Femme Fatale shows. Others, like the guy at her show in Rio de Janeiro, risk everything to touch her.It's a well known fact that Britney has a segment during a performance of “Lace and Leather” w...

17 November 2011
08:28 GMT

Epix Presents Britney Spears' Femme Fatale Tour in Full

Britney Spears fans who would have liked to catch her live on the Femme Fatale tour but didn't have the chance to, needn't despair: Epix has just the thing for them, with her complete show from Toronto. As we also informed you a while back, Epix gained access to Britney's most recent tour, Femme Fatale...

14 November 2011
07:49 GMT

Lady Gaga Is Decapitated Corpse on X Factor

Those saying that there's nothing Lady Gaga can do now to surprise her fans have just been proved wrong. On last night's results show on X Factor, the singer performed dressed as a decapitated corpse. Mother Monster kicked off the live rendition of the song in a confessional box: clearly, she must have a lo...

14 November 2011
07:21 GMT


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