http://www.mail.com/people/162-katy-perry.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/162-katy-perry.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2158590-perry-talks-russell-brand-john-mayer-with-vogue.html NEW YORK (AP) — Katy Perry "goes there" with Vogue about two of her high-profile relationships in the magazine's July cover story. The singer says of ex-husband Russell Brand that she "was in love with him when I married him" in 2010. She adds that she hasn't heard from the comedian since Brand sent her a text on New Year's Eve 2011 saying he wanted a div... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:06:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2158590-perry-talks-russell-brand-john-mayer-with-vogue.html 2013-06-18T12:06:45Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2151298-sting-billy-joel-elton-john-songwriters-hall.html NEW YORK (AP) — Sting performed in honor of Elton John, Billy Joel sang snippets of Foreigner's hits when introducing the band and Smokey Robinson debuted part of a new song he wrote about Berry Gordy. The 44th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony was full of star power that included Alison Krauss, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Nickelback, P... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:44:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2151298-sting-billy-joel-elton-john-songwriters-hall.html 2013-06-14T06:44:56Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2067374-stars-punk-edge-their-met-gala-outfits.html NEW YORK (AP) — Miley Cyrus, Anne Hathaway and Cameron Diaz were among the celebrities to embrace the punk theme at Monday night's Met gala, the fundraiser at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that's affectionately known as "the party of the year." But Beyonce, the event's honorary chairwoman, seemed the girl on fire on the red carpet that might rival the Oscars in celebrity wa... Tue, 07 May 2013 03:37:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2067374-stars-punk-edge-their-met-gala-outfits.html 2013-05-07T03:37:56Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2023250-benny-blanco-to-receive-songwriters-hall-honor.html NEW YORK (AP) — Benny Blanco, who has co-written and co-produced hits like Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" and Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger," is getting a songwriting honor. The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the 25-year-old will receive the Hal David Starlight Award at its annual gala on June 13. Past recipients include Taylor Swift and Al... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:58:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2023250-benny-blanco-to-receive-songwriters-hall-honor.html 2013-04-16T15:58:10Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1975262-depp-stewart-win-slimy-kids-choice-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Depp and Kristen Stewart avoided slime — mostly — while picking up blimp-shaped trophies at the Kids Choice Awards on Saturday. The "Dark Shadows" star won as favorite movie actor at the 26th annual awards extravaganza, while the "Twilight" leading lady was selected as favorite movie actress and female butt-kicker. "Dude, I was t... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:40:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1975262-depp-stewart-win-slimy-kids-choice-awards.html 2013-03-24T02:40:25Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1901488-quincy-jones-launches-music-education-application.html ATLANTA (AP) — Quincy Jones says he has co-created the music version of Rosetta Stone. The 79-year-old composer-producer launched a new music education application Tuesday called Playground Sessions, which teaches users how to play the piano. He said the app will help children and adults learn how to read music and understand the mechanics of piano playin... Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:56:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1901488-quincy-jones-launches-music-education-application.html 2013-02-19T19:56:08Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1886836-grammy-gatecrasher-stunt-was-spontaneous.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man who was arrested after attempting to upstage Adele at Sunday's Grammy Awards has a new message for the singer: "help me." Vitalii Sediuk says his appearance onstage at the Grammys was a spontaneous event and that he is only now realizing that it might have legal consequences for him. The Ukrainian journalist, who did not have a ... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1886836-grammy-gatecrasher-stunt-was-spontaneous.html 2013-02-12T19:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881384-grammy-awards-voters-spread-love.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mumford & Sons wrapped up a completely unpredictable Grammy Awards with perhaps the most surprising win of the night, taking home album of the year. It was an event that even shocked the London folk-rockers. "We figured we weren't going to win anything because The Black Keys have been sweeping up all day, rightfully so," Marcus Mumford ... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881384-grammy-awards-voters-spread-love.html 2013-02-11T05:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1882254-ap-photos-grammy-awards-feature-plenty-skin.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — A warning not to show too much skin didn't seem to deter the stars out Sunday for the Grammy Awards. Jennifer Lopez was among those showing off thigh-high — or higher — openings in their dresses. Katy Perry showed down-to-there cleavage in a seafoam gown. CBS put out a memo earlier in the week asking that "buttocks and female breasts ar... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1882254-ap-photos-grammy-awards-feature-plenty-skin.html 2013-02-11T00:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881166-whitney-death-clive-davis-gala-presses.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A year after Whitney Houston's death, music executive Clive Davis remembered her in words — and video. Houston died last year just hours before the annual Clive Davis Gala was to start. On Saturday, Davis said his world continues "to be so shattered by her passing" and that Houston's death still feels "unreal." ... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881166-whitney-death-clive-davis-gala-presses.html 2013-02-10T17:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1872240-lyric-videos-strong-way-to-promote-music.html ATLANTA (AP) — The lyric music video — which features words onscreen while a song plays — is not a new phenomenon in music. Some consider Bob Dylan the pioneer of the lyric video when he released his 1965 song "Subterranean Homesick Blues," which features the singer holding up large cue cards with the song's lyrics. But these days, lyric videos are used t... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1872240-lyric-videos-strong-way-to-promote-music.html 2013-02-06T14:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1869600-grammy-maybe-carly-rae-jepsen-heads-gold.html NEW YORK (AP) — Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" became the soundtrack for endless viral online fun last year: U.S. infantry soldiers lip-synched to it in Afghanistan's Kunar Province. So did James Franco and the U.S. Olympic swim team. Models from Abercrombie & Fitch showed off their abs to it, as did hair-whipping Miami Dolphins cheerleaders. Dogs have barked the whole s... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1869600-grammy-maybe-carly-rae-jepsen-heads-gold.html 2013-02-05T20:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1870304-grammy-predictions-fun-frank-ocean-black-keys.html NEW YORK (AP) — Adele dominated last year's Grammy Awards, but this year there isn't a clear winner in sight. That's because a slew of acts are up for top prizes, from fun. to Frank Ocean to Mumford & Sons. Those performers are nominated for six trophies, as are Kanye West, Jay-Z and Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. We here at The Assoc... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1870304-grammy-predictions-fun-frank-ocean-black-keys.html 2013-02-05T17:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858978-frank-ocean-maroon-5-to-perform-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — All five nominees for album of the year at this year's Grammys will perform at the awards show next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that R&B singer Frank Ocean will join Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Jack White and fun. at the Grammys, to take place live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 10. ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858978-frank-ocean-maroon-5-to-perform-grammys.html 2013-01-31T13:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1856508-nicki-minaj-sweating-lack-grammy-nods.html NEW YORK (AP) — Despite having a big year in music, Nicki Minaj didn't receive any Grammy nominations. Not a problem, she says. "I've gotten tons of awards and I believe when it's my time to get a Grammy, I'll get a Grammy," she said with a laugh. The 30-year-old had one of last year's biggest hits with the multiplatinum dance-pop anthem "Starships." Her ... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1856508-nicki-minaj-sweating-lack-grammy-nods.html 2013-01-30T19:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1838060-ap-photos-celebrities-turn-inauguration.html WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a rare event where Beyonce, Katy Perry and Jennifer Hudson aren't the headliners. The divas were happy to play supporting roles over the inauguration weekend as President Barack Obama kicked off his second term. And there was the promise of one more surprise guest at Tuesday's private staff ball— Lady Gaga, who the Presidential Inau... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1838060-ap-photos-celebrities-turn-inauguration.html 2013-01-22T22:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1836984-smaller-crowd-excitement-this-time.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Schoolteacher Patricia Cooper gazed out at the many hundreds of thousands of people lining the National Mall, moments after Barack Obama had been sworn in for the second time as president. "The media kept saying there were going to be so many fewer people," said Cooper, 51, from Upper Marlboro, Md. "But look out there!" she beamed. "We s... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1836984-smaller-crowd-excitement-this-time.html 2013-01-22T08:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1835360-beyonce-hudson-star-turns-inauguration.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four years ago singing for the president and first lady at the inaugural ball was her "Dreamgirls" co-star Jennifer Hudson. If President Barack Obama's first inaugural theme seemed to be summed up b... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1835360-beyonce-hudson-star-turns-inauguration.html 2013-01-22T04:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1835672-quick-hits-moments-obama-inaugural.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A wistful moment for President Barack Obama came shortly after his public swearing-in ceremony. As he began walking off the inaugural platform to go into the U.S. Capitol for the traditional luncheon with lawmakers and other dignitaries, Obama stopped and turned around to look at the scene on the National Mall, filled with hundreds of th... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1835672-quick-hits-moments-obama-inaugural.html 2013-01-21T21:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832194-ap-source-inaugural-ball-to-feature-lady-gaga.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Watch out Beyonce and Katy Perry. There's another diva set to perform during the inauguration festivities — Lady Gaga. A person familiar with the inauguration tells The Associated Press that the pop star will perform at Tuesday's ball for President Barack Obama's staffers. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because that person wa... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 03:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832194-ap-source-inaugural-ball-to-feature-lady-gaga.html 2013-01-20T03:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1831586-2nd-term-eve-obama-cites-commitment-to-service.html WASHINGTON (AP) — On the brink of a second term, President Barack Obama invoked Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to service Saturday as inauguration-goers flocked to the capital city for a distinctly American celebration including an oath-taking as old as the republic, a splashy parade and partying enough to last four years. "I think we're on the cusp ... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1831586-2nd-term-eve-obama-cites-commitment-to-service.html 2013-01-20T02:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832682-obama-girls-rock-with-military-kids-concert.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Usher sang "Yeah!" Katy Perry donned star and stripes for "Firework." And a ballroom full of lucky kids got to rock out with Sasha and Malia Obama at Saturday's Kids' Inaugural Concert, a star-studded event that honors America's military families. "Now, inauguration is a pretty big deal," first lady Michelle Obama, who hosted the event a... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832682-obama-girls-rock-with-military-kids-concert.html 2013-01-20T02:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1830810-address-obama-to-turn-term.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has been looking to historians for guidance on how to shape his second inaugural's words into a speech for the ages, eager to make good use of his twice-in-a-lifetime opportunity to command the world's attention. He will take the oath of office Sunday in an intimate White House ceremony witnessed by family, and the... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1830810-address-obama-to-turn-term.html 2013-01-18T21:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kelly Clarkson is a multiple nominee at next month's Grammy Awards, but what she's really excited about is another event where she'll be joined by Beyonce, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Mana, Usher and Brad Paisley. Oh, and the president. President Barack Obama's inauguration is shaping up to be an event as star-studded as any re... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html 2013-01-18T19:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1827700-obama-inauguration-playlist-beyonce-wonder-fun.html NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama is preparing for all the musicians set to perform at his inauguration festivities by releasing an official playlist. He released the 16-track playlist, which also includes music by some of his favorite artists, through the digital music service Spotify on Thursday. The list includes jams by Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Us... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1827700-obama-inauguration-playlist-beyonce-wonder-fun.html 2013-01-17T17:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1815802-obamas-2nd-inauguration-smaller-yet-grand.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's second inauguration is shaping up as a high-energy celebration smaller than his first milestone swearing-in, yet still designed to mark his unprecedented role in American history with plenty of eye-catching glamour. A long list of celebrity performers will give the once-every-four years right of democratic passag... Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1815802-obamas-2nd-inauguration-smaller-yet-grand.html 2013-01-12T21:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1813318-top-talent-lined-up-obamas-inaugural-events.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive ball expected to draw more than 35,000 revelers. Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, Usher, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley are among the stars announced Friday to sing at Obama's inaugural balls Jan. 21 and a children's concert on Jan. 19.... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1813318-top-talent-lined-up-obamas-inaugural-events.html 2013-01-11T15:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1810382-peoples-choice-awards-feast-hunger-games.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Hunger Games" devoured the competition at the People's Choice Awards, emerging the top victor with five trophies. Katy Perry won three awards at the Wednesday night ceremony in Los Angeles, at which fans selected the winners in categories spanning music, movies and television. "Hunger Games" was named favorite movie, action movie a... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1810382-peoples-choice-awards-feast-hunger-games.html 2013-01-10T05:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1798950-adeles-2011-holdover-21-tops-2012.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Turns out Adele ruled 2012, too — and set a record while she was at it. The British singer's "21" was the highest-selling album in the U.S. for the second consecutive year, according to 2012 sales figures released by Nielsen SoundScan on Thursday. That's a first in the SoundScan era. Adele sold 4.4 million copie... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1798950-adeles-2011-holdover-21-tops-2012.html 2013-01-04T02:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1779460-grammy-nominee-bobby-sanabria-feels-winner.html NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Sanabria already feels like a winner. The Latin jazz musician, who led the protest against the Recording Academy when it downsized from 109 to 78 categories last year, is nominated for best Latin jazz album — one of the awards that had been eliminated but returns at the awards show next year. "We're very proud," S... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1779460-grammy-nominee-bobby-sanabria-feels-winner.html 2012-12-20T17:20:00Z