Justin Bieber books a trip to space, watch Selena Gomez in her Getaway film trailer + grab Hunter Hayes' Light Me Up track for free in this edition of Buzz Bites. Here is the original post: Buzz Bites (6/7/13): Justin Bieber Books A Trip To Space!
After some controversial rape lyrics from Rozay, Rocko records safer remixes, releasing one with Wiz on Thursday. By Rob Markman Rocko Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images
MTV Artist to Watch will celebrate Encore LP with an MTV.com concert live from Webster Hall; Hayniacs can buy tickets Friday. By MTV News Staff Hunter Hayes Photo: Erika Goldring/ Getty Images
MTV Artist to Watch will celebrate Encore LP with an MTV.com concert live from Webster Hall; Hayniacs can buy tickets Friday. By MTV News Staff Hunter Hayes Photo: Erika Goldring/ Getty Images
Chris Brown and Rihanna didn’t perform together at the 2013 Grammys last night. Nor did they walk the red carpet as a couple, each arriving separately. Yet the R&B stars may have been the night’s top story. The singers spent the entire night cozying up to each other in the audience, as CBS cameras frequently went to the controversial couple for reaction shots. It was a very public display of affection and a signal to the world that Chris Brown and Rihanna are back together, no matter what you might think of it. As expected, viewer reactions were mixed, and heated. On the eve of the ’09 Grammys, Brown shocked the industry and world when he assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna, whose bruised face became a tabloid fixture. Four years is a long time, but it was still amazing to see Rihanna, decked out in a red dress and smiling ear to ear, photographed leaning her head on Brown. All night long. Think she’s trying to make a point or something? This actually wasn’t their most shocking appearance in tandem this month. Rihanna stuck by her man and showed up in court with him last week. Brown is accused of violating his probation by submitting false community service records … in connection with his sentence for assaulting Rihanna. Yet there she was in court, by his side. In a recent interview, Rihanna said dating Brown makes her happy and “if it’s a mistake, it’s my mistake .” Think we’re getting the picture, even if it’s a very polarizing one. What do you think of Rihanna and Chris back together? Good for them! Love Rihanna and Chris together! I’m skeptical, but it’s their decision. Pathetic and just wrong! View Poll »
Step right up, 2013 Grammy Award winner for Best Country Solo Performance! That’s right, Carrie Underwood added to her impressive trophy haul last night by beating out Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Ronnie Dunn, Blake Shelton, and Hunter Hayes in this category… only to later be introduced by Hayes for a dual performance. Dressed in a beautiful Theia dress, the artist sang both “Blown Away” and “Two Black Cadillacs” for fans at the Staples Center. Watch now! Carrie Underwood Grammys Performance Elsewhere on the night: Taylor Swift opened the show by slamming Harry Styles . Justin Timberlake made a triumphant return to the stage. Kelly Clarkson paid tribute to a pair of icons.
‘I don’t even want to talk about that,’ Hayes jokes with MTV News of competing with tourmate for Best Country Solo Performance. By Christina Garibaldi Hunter Hayes Photo: MTV News
Country singer performs two tracks and answers fan questions during ‘Live from the MTV Newsroom.’ By Christina Garibaldi Hunter Hayes performs in the MTV Newsroom Photo: Colin Gray/ MTV.com