Gomez to Star in the Indie Film “The Revised Fundamentals Of Caregiving”

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez has set her sights on her next film role…

The 22-year-old half-Mexican American actress and singer has landed the female lead opposite Paul Rudd in The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, directed by Emmy winner Rob Burnett.

Rudd will star in the indie drama as Ben, a caregiver looking after a frustrated teenager named Trevor who is in the advanced stages of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Gomez will portray Dot, a sassy young woman who hitches a ride with the pair during a road trip, and whose forwardness and lack of embarrassment about Trevor’s condition causes him to develop a crush on her.

Burnett, the veteran exec producer of The Late Show with David Letterman, adapted the script from Jonathan Evison’s 2013 novel of the same name.

Soon-to-be co-stars Gomez and Rudd were snapped Sunday night after the Golden Globes with writer/actor Justin Theroux, when a photo of the trio posted to Gomez’s Instagram garnered 1.1 million likes.

Filming on The Revised Fundamentals Of Caregiving begins January 22 in Atlanta.

It’s the latest indie film for Gomez, whose big screen credits include Sony’s 2012 animation hit Hotel Transylvania. A role in Harmony Korine’s racy Spring Breakers added street cred to her resume, and she was most recently seen in William H. Macy’s directorial debut Rudderless, which premiered last year at the Sundance Film Festival.

Gomez next reprises her voice role in Sony’s animated sequel Hotel Transylvania 2 opposite Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg. Offscreen, the global star who has over 107 million social media followers recently signed with Interscope Records after a long run with Disney’s Hollywood Records.

Gomez Reportedly Working with Zedd on Next Album

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is ready have stars dancing again…

The 22-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress, who is hard at work on the follow-up to her solo album Stars Dance, may be preparing to record and release more scorching dance tunes, with help from EDM genius Zedd.

Gomez posted a photo of herself on Instagram on Thursday night (Jan. 8) with the caption, “Studio flow tho @zedd,” before quickly removing the image.

Ravenous Selenators caught the post before it was deleted, however, and Zedd confirmed the Thursday night meet-up by posting a photo of the pop star on his own account

When Zedd is not producing hits like “G.U.Y.” for Lady Gaga or “Break Free” for Ariana Grande, he has scored hits under his own name, with songs like “Clarity” (featuring Foxes) and “Stay The Night” (with Paramore‘s Hayley Williams).

Zedd also co-produced “Beauty and a Beat,” a Top 10 hit for Gomez’s ex, Justin Bieber.

Gomez’s dancetastic Stars Dance, released in 2013, became her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. She then slowed things down with her current Top 20 hit “The Heart Wants What It Wants.” The track is featured on Gomez’s greatest-hits package For You.

Gomez’s next album will be her first for Interscope Records, after the singer parted from her longtime home of Hollywood Records last year.

Gomez Signs with Interscope Records

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

“Forget Forever,” Selena Gomez has a new label…

The 22-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress has signed with Interscope Records.

Gomez shared the news through her Instagram account over the weekend by showing a photo of her face next to what appears to be her new contract.

“Guess who’s officially an Interscope artist #thisiswhatdreamsaremadeof,” Gomez wrote in the photo caption.

The “Love You Like a Love Song” singer was previously signed to Hollywood Records, the pop division of Disney Music Group.

Her final release on the label was the best-of album, For You, which hit retailers and online music outlets on November 24. It features her latest single “The Heart Wants What It Wants,” which was inspired by her on-and-off relationship with Justin Bieber.

Interscope’s current roster of artists includes Aloe Blacc, Fergie, Jessica Sanchez, Scotty McCreery, Gwen Stefani, Madonna and Lady Gaga.

Natalia Kills Collaborating with Madonna for the Queen of Pop’s Next Album…

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Natalia Kills is having a royal moment…

The 27-year-old half-Uruguayan singer-songwriter, whose real name is Natalia Cappuccini, recently spent time in the studio with Madonna.

The Queen of Pop shared an image on Instagram late in the evening this week with the caption “Working the midnight shift with Natalia Kills. 2 girls on a couch… don’t it taste like Holy Water? #artforfreedom #rebelheart #revolutionoflove”

In the photo, Madonna is seated next to Kills, in front of two microphones. In the foreground is Martin Kierszenbaum, the founder and chairman of Cherrytree Records (Kills’ label) and senior executive of A&R for Interscope Records.

Among his many credits, Kierszenbaum A&R’d Lady Gaga‘s debut album The Fame, and co-wrote and produced four of the songs on the set. He also did A&R for Gaga’s The Fame Monster EP.

Madonna’s next studio album will be released on Interscope Records.

Her collaboration with Kills comes shortly after Madonna confirmed that she had worked with DJ/producer Avicii in March.

Back in February, Madonna said that “plans” were “in the works already” for a new album. Her forthcoming set will be the follow-up to 2012’s MDNA. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and has sold 536,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Kills, meantime, released her second album, Trouble, in September 2013.

Pinto Appears on “The Host” Soundtrack

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Antonio Pinto is sharing his soul outside with the world…

The 46-year-old Brazilian film score composer appears on the soundtrack to the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s novel The Host.

Pinto opens the film’s 10-track soundtrack, which has been titled The Host: Choose to Listen, with his instrumental theme “Soul Outside.”

Pinto’s previous film credits include Journey to the End of the Night, Central Station, Snitch and Love in the Time of Cholera.

Interscope Records’ KIDinaKORNER imprint will release the soundtrack on March 26.

The Host, starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons and Jake Abel, will open nationwide on March 29.

Here’s a look at the complete track list:

THE HOST: CHOOSE TO LISTEN

1. Soul Outside – Antonio Pinto

2. Chasing Rubies (Acoustic) – Hudson Taylor

3. Big Ticket – Duologue

4. Slowly Freaking Out – Skylar Grey

5. Making Time – Jamie N Commons

6. Lost – Die Mason Die

7. Evening Ceremony – Active Child

8. Hanging On – Ellie Goulding

9. Litost – X Ambassadors

10. Radioactive (The Dirty Tees Remix) – Imagine Dragons

Sanchez to Debut New Single “Tonight” on “American Idol”

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Jessica Sanchez is returning to the American Idol stage…

The 17-year-old half-Mexican singer and last season’s runner-up will be back on Idol during Thursday night’s results show.

Right before the number of season 12 finalists is cut from nine to eight, Sanchez will perform on Fox’s reality singing competition, debuting her new single, “Tonight,” accompanied by special guest Ne-Yo.

Sanchez’s debut album via 19 Recordings/Interscope Records, called Me, You & the Music, will be available for pre-order on iTunes starting on March 21.

Sanchez’s fans will be able to download the new single the same night of her performance. And a fan-exclusive pre-order will also be available on March 21 at Sanchez’s official site and includes an instant download of “Tonight.”

Sanchez’s album is said to be “high-energy” and “beat-soaked.”

Meantime, Sanchez will guest star as a legendary singer from a rival high school on the May 2 episode of Fox’s Glee. She’ll also appear on the May 9 season finale.

McCreery Performs the “Harlem Shake”

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

He may be known for his deep country voice… But Scotty McCreery isn’t afraid to show off his ability to shake, rattle and roll.

The 19-year-old part-Puerto Rican country singer and former American Idol winner recruited his band mates to play along to DJ Baauer international hit single “Harlem Shake.”

The video begins with McCreery skillfully tuning his guitar in an empty venue (Pittsburgh’s Stage AE), then breaks into a giant dance party for the last 15 seconds of the clip.

The video was filmed February 21 at a tour stop in Pennsylvania with help from the country crooner’s fans — more than 2,000 of whom were in attendance.

McCreery is currently recording his next album, which is set for release later this year via 19/Interscope/Mercury Records. He recently debuted a new song called “See You Tonight.”

It’s Official! Sanchez to Guest Star on “Glee”…

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Signed, sealed, delivered… Jessica Sanchez is Glee-bound.

The 17-year-old half Mexican singer and American Idol Season 11 runner-up has inked a deal to appear in a recurring role on Fox’s musical dramedy, as previously reported.

No details on what Sanchez’s role will be or when she’ll make her first appearance on the show, according to TVLine.

Since signing with Interscope Records, Sanchez – who recently debuted her single “Fairytale” – has been busy recording music for her debut CD. She recently tweeted that the studio has become her “second home.”

Sanchez performed at the 2012 City Of Hope Spirit of Life Awards Gala held at Exchange LA last Wednesday night, along with American Idol Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks, Britney Spears, The Pointer Sisters and Miley Cyrus.

City of Hope is a leading research, treatment and education center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Thorne Named to Pop Dust’s 18 Under 18 List

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

She’s already a popular Disney Channel star… And Bella Thorne is quickly becoming the next Selena Gomez.

The 14-year-old part-Cuban-American actress, who currently stars on the cable network’s dance-driven comedy series Shake It Up!, has made Pop Dust’s list of 18 Under 18, which ranks the best underage pop stars.

Thorne, the highest-ranking female and Hispanic celebrity on the list at No. 4, is riding the Shake It Up! train to success. Thorne has won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) for her portrayal of aspiring dancer Cece Jones. And, she’s starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Frenemies.

But that’s not all, Thorne has also landed on the Billboard Hot 100 twice, with Shake It up! singles “TTYLXOX” and “Watch Me.”

Meanwhile, American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez has cracked the list at No. 8.

The 17-year-old half-Mexican petite singer wowed audiences during her Idol run with performances of songs like Beyonce’s “Sweet Dreams” and Luther Vandross’ “Dance With My Father.”

Even though she didn’t win the AI title, Sanchez did receive unanimous praise from the judges and a record deal with Interscope Records. And, she recently shared her first single, “Fairytale,” with concertgoers.

Click here to see the complete 18 Under 18 list.

Carey Takes Her Place at the American Idol Judges’ Table

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Mariah Carey has taken her seat at the (judge’s) table…

Fox released the first official photo of the new American Idol judging panel on Sunday, with the 42-year-old part-Venezuelan singer sitting pretty at one end of the desk.

The photo, taken on the first day of auditions for the upcoming 12thseason, was released just hours after Fox officially confirmed that hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj and country singer Keith Urban would join Carey on the panel this season.

Original Idol judge Randy Jackson was also confirmed to return as a judge, after talks with Enrique Iglesias stalled.

The image shows Jackson sitting in his usual seat at one end, with Carey at the other end of the judges’ table. Urban sits on Carey’s immediate left, and Minaj is positioned between him and Jackson.

Ryan Seacrest, also pictured, is returning as host, while Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine is expected to return to provide commentary.

Auditions kicked off Sunday in New York. Other audition cities include Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, NC, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, LA and Oklahoma City.

American Idol returns in January.

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