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Carrie Underwood Blows Away Audience at Billboard Music Awards

Blond beauty Carrie Underwood performed the title track to her chart-topping new album, Blown Away, live at last night’s Billboard Music Awards. Showing off her unmistakably powerful pipes (and other attributes), Carrie commanded the stage with what she calls one of the darkest songs she’s ever written. Dark or not, it was a terrific effort, don’t you agree? Carrie Underwood – “Blown Away” (Billboard Music Awards) At the event, Carrie talked to reporters about Robin Gibb , who died earlier in the day, and how she used to listen to the late Bee Gees singer as a kid. “My parents both listened to the Bee Gees quite a bit when I was little, so I was definitely exposed to them at an early age,” she said. “They just had a sound that was all their own, obviously, [it was] never duplicated,” she added. “They were very influential on music in general.” “It’s very sad to hear about any loss. There have been a lot of legends lost this year, so it’s always sad to see it happen, but they are paying a couple of tributes here, and I know that they’ll be classy and respectful and allow us all to remember them.” The most notable: John Legend and Jordin Sparks’ tribute to Whitney .

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Katy Perry Performs "Wide Awake", Opens Up About Divorce in New Single?

Katy Perry is never one to hold anything back. The singer performed her new song “Wide Awake” at the Billboard Music Awards last night, a song written for her upcoming 3D documentary movie and which appears to specifically address her recent divorce from comedian Russell Brand. Watch and listen to her performance here: Katy Perry – “Wide Awake” (Billboard Music Awards) “I’m wide awake. I was in the dark, I was falling hard with an open heart. How did I read the stars so wrong. I was dreaming for so long. I wish I knew then what I know now. I wouldn’t dive in, I wouldn’t bow down,” she sings. But the song isn’t about the singer wallowing in heartbreak for long, at least. “Not losing any sleep,” she says. “I picked up every piece and landed on my feet.” “Need nothing to complete myself. I am born again, outta the lion’s den. I don’t have to pretend. The story’s over now, the end.” If the song is as autobiographical as it sounds, she’s moved on. Good for her.

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Kristen Wiig Says Goodbye to Saturday Night Live in Tearful "Graduation"

Kristen Wiig got a musical sendoff on the season finale of Saturday Night Live. The popular cast member is leaving the show after seven years, and in her final skit, guest host Mick Jagger played the principal at a high school graduation and brought up Wiig, in cap and gown, as “one particular student who is leaving this summer.” The symbolism? Not subtle. The emotions? Running high. Kristen Wiig Saturday Night Live Farewell She danced in turn with Jagger, cast members and executive producer Lorne Michaels to the tune of the Rolling Stones classic “She’s a Rainbow.” The ensemble then sang sang another Stones hit, “Ruby Tuesday,” with its line, “still I’m gonna miss you.” Wiig appeared to be holding back tears. Wiig’s departure, while widely expected – her hit film Bridesmaids was just the start of a promising movie career – is still a tough blow for the show. Her limitless range on SNL brought us attention-seeker Penelope, Kat (half of the musical duo Garth and Kat), the Target woman and other oddballs. Real-life notables she played include Bjork, Kathie Lee Gifford, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and most recently, Tanning Mom .

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Kristen Wiig Says Goodbye to Saturday Night Live in Tearful "Graduation"