Gym Class Heroes Frontman Travis McCoy Debuts First Solo Single "Billionaire" [AUDIO] Mar. 9, 2010 3:55 pm
It's been a while since we've heard from Gym Class Heroes lead singer Travis McCoy, who's ostensibly been busy in the recording studio prepping his debut solo album "Lazarus" set to hit stores June 8.
Travis - who evidently goes by "Travie" now - world premiered the song on the "JoJo On The Radio Show" Monday on Los Angeles' 102.7 KIIS-FM. Featuring Bruno Mars, the track already has the web buzzing with it's infectious sound and catchy lyrics.
LISTEN | Travie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars - "Billionaire"
"It's me talking about what would happen if I would somehow manage to become a billionaire. What would I do with the money?" he explained to MTV about what he wants to tell in the song. "Don't get it wrong, I'm far from a billionaire."
"I think I just made it out the 'thousandaire' category. So it's about what I would do with the money and, the same time, it opens up the question, if you were in a position to do something with a decent chunk of money, what would you do?" - Comments
Heidi Montag Joins Funny Or Die's Push for Financial Reform [VIDEO] Mar. 9, 2010 2:30 pm
A jaw-dropping 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day may have made The Hills star Heidi Montag the happiest she's ever been, but it also made her fodder for some comics. Now Montag is joining the laugh brigade, with the help of Funny or Die and Oscar-winning Ron Howard, who's directed a new video in which Montag stars.
Its mission: To urge Congress to enact financial reform.
"I was honored to work with the amazing Ron Howard," Montag, 23, tells PEOPLE. "He was even more incredible than I could have imagined – kind, generous and made me feel so comfortable – he made me feel confident in my talent." - Comments
Lady Gaga Is Coming To Rock Band Mar. 9, 2010 2:00 pm
It's a long-awaited arrival but a welcome one as pop sensation Lady Gaga finally becomes a member of the Rock Band family.
The makers of the popular game are releasing a four-pack of songs as well as a special Lady Gaga cover by South Park’s Eric Cartman.
The pack will include the following tracks: "Bad Romance," "Just Dance," "Monster," and, of course, "Poker Face." The pack will sell for $6.99, with individual songs selling for $2.
Lady Gaga joins the more than 400 artists currently available through the Rock Band platform. - Comments
New 'Tron: Legacy' Trailer Brings Gaming Geeks Out of Hiding [VIDEO] Mar. 9, 2010 1:15 pm
Hot off winning the Oscar on Sunday night, Jeff Bridges returns in his role as Kevin Flynn from the 1982 sci-fi cult classic Tron for the upcoming sequel Tron: Legacy, due out December 15, also starring Michael Sheen. The trailer played in theaters at Alice in Wonderland screenings.
This first peek at an updated version of the dark digital world, outlined in glowing neon, is revealed in this teaser trailer just released. The story follows up on a hacker abducted for gladiatorial games 20 years ago and the son intent on finding and releasing his father. This sci-fi adventure will be in 3D.
Ask Justin Bieber... ANYTHING! Mar. 9, 2010 12:40 pm
That's right! We said... ANYTHING! Got a burning question for Justin Bieber? Ask away by posting your question in the comment section below.
Plus Bieber fans, don't forget to enter the "Win a Day with Justin Bieber at Disneyland® Resort" sweepstakes after posting your question. - Comments
Star-Studded Jimmy Kimmel Sketch Is 10 Minutes of Handsome Laughs [VIDEO] Mar. 9, 2010 12:30 pm
On his show after 82nd Annual Academy Awards, Jimmy Kimmel debuted his latest skit that will follow the legendary "I'm F**king Ben Affleck" and "I'm F**king Matt Damon". Titled "Handsome Men's Club", the new skit presented Jimmy as the president of a club full of good looking celebrities.
The celebrity cameos in the video are numberable including such names as Matthew McConaughey, Sting, Lenny Kravitz, Rob Lowe, Patrick Dempsey, John Krasinski, Gilles Marini, Josh Hartnett, Ted Dansen, Keith Urban, Taye Diggs, Tony Romo, Ethan Hawke and Jennifer Garner. - Comments
Layla Grace, November 26, 2007 - March 9, 2010 Mar. 9, 2010 11:20 am
The sobering news that we knew was to come eventually came to fruition Tuesday morning as Layla Grace's mother told over 40,000 twitter followers that the young cancer victim had passed away.
May she rest in peace.
Ryan called Layla's mom Shanna Marsh just over a week ago and talked about Layla's legacy. Click here to listen to her interview. - Comments
Jessica Simpson Debuts New Single "Who We Are" [AUDIO] Mar. 9, 2010 8:10 am
As she ramps up for her new reality show The Price of Beauty, singer Jessica Simpson world premiered her new song "Who We Are" on Ryan's radio show Tuesday, a song that will serve as the theme song for the show.
LISTEN | Jessica Describes Inspiration for "Who We Are"
Click HERE to listen to the FULL SONG and download the mp3 for free!
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan helped Jessica write the song - a writing partnership that many say bloomed into something more. The song was also co-written by Evan Bogart and Shari Short.
LISTEN | Jessica Talks About Billy Corgan
Check out a sneak peek of Jessica's new VH1 show below!
Lady Gaga's "Telephone" Music Video To Make Worldwide Debut On E! News Thursday Mar. 9, 2010 7:25 am
It's official folks! Lady Gaga's highly-anticipated new video for "Telephone" featuring Beyonce will make its worldwide debut exclusively on E! News Thursday, March 11 at 11:30PM ET/PT. We will post the video here on ryanseacrest.com shortly after 12:00AM ET (MIDNIGHT) for repeated online consumption by all you little monsters.
“What I like about it is it’s a real true pop event,” Lady Gaga said about the “Telephone” video in a February interview Ryan. “When I was younger I was always excited when there was a big giant event happening in pop music and that’s what I wanted this to be.”
After the video premieres on E! News, Gaga will dissect the inspiration behind “Telephone” and explain how she has been able to out-do herself yet again exclusively to Ryan Seacrest.
Gritty, erotic and wildly fierce, this nine-minute, visually stunning, cinematic masterpiece features the inimitable Beyoncé and is helmed by famed music video director Jonas Akerlund. Rich with Gaga’s unique dance stylings, iconic costume design and unworldly hair and make-up, this is far from your typical music video.
Lady Gaga has said the “Telephone” video will be a continuation of her poignant "Paparazzi" video, so to refresh your memory for Thursday, we invite you to re-watch "Paparazzi" below!
Meet "The Cackler" From Ryan's Radio Show [AUDIO] Mar. 8, 2010 8:40 am
Here at the radio show, we're often asked a.) if the high-pitched hyena-like laugh one hears in the background is a laugh track and b.) who is this guy!?
LISTEN | Dennis Runs Through His Collection of Laughs
Say hello to Dennis Clark, Executive Producer extraordinaire of the Los Angeles based "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" morning show on 102.7 KIIS-FM.
Although he won't allow a photo of himself on the website (he tends to be camera shy), you can follow him on Twitter at @ClarkDennis. - Comments
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