PCL Music: November 2012

Girls - Season 2 Spoilers - Full Trailer Video

HBO's hit comedy series from Lena Dunham is back for a second season. The highly anticipated new episodes of Girls will be back on our screens in the new year. Sunday, January 13th, the four girls return with their often confusing, hectic, crazy and awesome problems. The first full length trailer for the new season has been released and the show looks better than ever.

Check out the trailer for the new season here:

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Next week's episode of Glee picks up right where we left off at Sectionals. Will Marley be okay? Will McKinley High be able to finish in the Glee choir competition? There also seems to be some sparks happening between Sam and Brittany. Do you think they'll make a cute couple? Let's not forget that Kurt is reauditioning for NYADA. One thing's for sure, Episode 4x09 looks intense. Make sure to check out the promo for next week's "Swan Song" below:

Get ready Pretty Little Liars fans! The highly anticipated second half of season 3 returns to ABC Family January 8th. In case you missed it, here is a lengthy look at the upcoming new episodes including interviews with the cast of the show. Are things about to get worse for the girls with Mona being released?

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The Winter finale of Once Upon A Time is already fast approaching. Based on these new sneak peeks of the episode, we just have one question: Is anyone safe? In Queen of Hearts, Regina and Rumplestiltskin come up with a dangerous plan to make sure that Cora won't be able to come through the portal to Storybrooke. In the first clip, Henry asks the obvious. What about Emma and Snow? In the second sneak peek, which is extremely generous in my opinion, we get to see Captain Hook with..Belle?

What do you think will happen in the finale? Place your bets below!

Watch the sneak peeks of Sunday's Winter Finale of Once Upon A Time: Queen of Hearts here:

Updated to add a third and fourth sneak peek!

...and then there were six. On tonight's episode of The Voice, we were forced to say goodbye to two more contestants. Everyone left is so talented and completely different from one another, that it's impossible to say how this season's going to play out. One thing's for sure, it's always going to be hard losing anyone on elimination night. Find out tonight's results below:

Tonight was the highly anticipated season finale of Dancing with the Stars. With only three couples left in the competition, two whom have already won the mirror ball trophy before, the stakes were higher than ever. Where did the remaining three stars place for the season and which celebrity was took the title of Dancing with the Stars:All-Stars winner? Find out below:

Cassadee Pope is a star. On tonight's episode of The Voice, Pope rocked out to the Michelle Branch's number "Are You Happy Now?" and sounded, shocker, fantastic! She really does have all the qualities to make it in this business. Her stage presence is commanding, even when she's just standing still. Her vocals are unique, setting her apart from everyone else in the music scene. Plus, her eye makeup looked great tonight. Check out Pope's performance of "Are You Happy Now?" below:

If Dez Duron didn't already establish himself as the heartthrob of The Voice this season, his performance tonight definitely let it be known. Duron took on Justin Bieber's hit "U Smile", having every single girl in the audience swooning. He might come off as a nice guy but he knows exactly what he's doing to us with that killer smile of his. Good looking and incredible vocals makes him the perfect catch. If you missed Duron's performance of "U Smile", watch it below:

Fans of the hit show Once Upon A Time should get ready for an action packed episode next week. The winter finale has unfortunately, already arrived but it certainly looks like a good one. With time running out, Snow and Emma race to keep the compass safe and secure themselves a ride home while Regina and Rumpelstiltskin come up with a dangerous plan to keep Cora out.

Will they be able to keep Snow and Emma safe at the same time?

Check out the promo for next week's Winter Finale, Queen of Hearts. Keep checking back for sneak peeks of the episode!

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The wait for fans of Smash is almost over! The hit NBC musical drama returns to our TV screens February 5th, in a move to Tuesdays, with a two hour episode. Now you can get a glimpse at what's in store for the dramatic second season. The rivalry between Karen and Ivy is still going strong and there are also some new faces. Jennifer Hudson joins the cast as well as a new love interest and a guest appearance by Sean Hayes. What else can fans look forward to? See for yourself!

Check out the 4 minute sneak peek of the second season of Smash here:

Hey readers! We know how much you love One Direction, so we figured we'd let you in on a contest our friends over at Sharpie put together. Since they were the official sponsor of the first leg of the U.S. tour, Sharpie has launched a special Facebook sweepstakes where fans can win a trip to one of the sold-out One Direction concerts coming up. To enter the contest, go here by noon CST this Friday, November 23. It's that simple.

On tonight's double elimination episode of Dancing With The Stars, we said goodbye to two past winners of the show. After tonight's episode, we're left with only three couples, each vying for the mirror ball trophy in next week's finals. Who went home? Find out below:

Tonight we said goodbye to two more contestants on The Voice, leaving us with only eight singers left in the competition. Each artist is so different from one another that at this point it's really anyone's game to win. Who went home? Read the results below:

The competition is heating up on The X Factor now that there's only ten contestants left on the show. In honor of this, Fox released a new commercial for the program featuring the judges. Demi Lovato and Britney Spears look absolutely stunning. We couldn't help but notice that Simon Cowell is noticeably missing. If you haven't seen it yet, check out the commercial for The X Factor below:

Bryan Keith sounded fantastic last night singing the Billy Joel classic "New York State of Mind" on The Voice. Putting vocals aside, this was the perfect song choice for him. New York has been through so much lately with the hurricane that it was fitting for Keith, who is a native New Yorker, to sing this number. What we love about Keith is that he makes everything look so effortlessly. Keith is a star. Watch his performance of "New York State of Mind" below:

Last night on The Voice, Cassadee Pope gave a heartwarming performance of the Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert hit "Over You". She moved us with all the emotion she poured out onto the stage, while also belting the song perfectly. Pope is definitely one to watch out for in this competition. She's already got a fanbase thanks to her time as the frontwoman of the band Hey Monday, and she's winning over viewers left and right. Check out Pope's performance of "Over You" below:

Tonight Dez Duron captured our hearts when he sang the Nina Simone classic "Feeling Good" on The Voice. Duron not only looked flawless, but he sounded incredible too. With the success of singers like Michael Buble and Josh Groban, there's a huge demand for crooners in the music industry. Thanks to this, we predict that Duron will easily sail through to the top eight. If you missed Duron's performance tonight of "Feeling Good", check it out below:

If you're a music fan (and who isn't?!), you were glued to your television screens last night to watch the annual American Music Awards. This is one of the biggest nights in Hollywood, where all the greatest in the music industry come together to recognize those excelling in the business. One of our favorite things about this awards show in particular is the performances. Pop City Life favorite Justin Bieber sounded fantastic last night singing his hit songs "As Long As You Love Me" and "Beauty and a Beat". He is quite the entertainer. Nicki Minaj even joined him on stage for the latter number. Did you tune in last night? Well, in case you missed it, watch Bieber's performance from the American Music Awards below:

Uh oh! Next week's episode of Glee, titled Dynamic Duo, looks juicy. Blaine Anderson makes his grand return to the Dalton Academy, but will he be donning that Warblers blazer for good? What about the kids at McKinley High? Why are the students and teachers dressing like superheroes? Check out the promo for Dynamic Duo below:

Great news for fans of this hit Broadway musical. Elf: The Musical is returning to Broadway just in time for the holidays. Starting November 9th, 2012, the show will run for a limited 9 week engagement until January 6th, 2013. The show will star Jordan Gelber as Buddy and Wayne Knight (Seinfeld, Jurassic Park) as Santa. Check out this new commercial for the musical! Get your tickets now!

The nominations for the 2013 People's Choice Awards have been announced and this year looks to be quite a competition. Fans of movie franchises and devoted tv show followings have their work cut out for them now that voting has begun on the following categories. Don't forget to vote for your favorites! The show will air Wednesday, January 9th on CBS and will be hosted by Kaley Cuoco.

Did your favorites get nominated this year? We're pretty disappointed PCL favorite Person of Interest isn't up here or Logan Lerman, who was absolutely fantastic in Perks of Being a Wallflower. But some of our favorites are up here including Adam Levine, Once Upon A Time, Pretty Little Liars, Glee, and more.

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Photo Credit: TVLine

Once Upon A Time casting news! We recently learned a lot more about Dr. Whale and his identity but now? We're meeting his family! Sort of. Say hello to Chad Michael Collins. He'll be playing Gerhardt, a younger brother to the mysterious Dr. Whale. He'll make his debut in episode 12 of season 2.

Dancing With The Stars: November 13th Results

Tonight we said goodbye to two couples on Dancing With The Stars. Since it's the All-Stars season, the stakes for the mirror ball trophy are higher than ever before. Whichever teams make it through tonight's double elimination episode will advance to next week's semifinals. Who went home? Spoiler: It's a shocker. Check out the results below:

On tonight's results show of The Voice, we said goodbye to two contestants. With only twelve singers left, this competition is really anyone's to win. Who did America vote into the top ten? Which two contestants went home? Check out the results below:

This year's Activision Family Game Summit was held in New York City. The event, which was also broadcast live online, was hosted by actress and author Soleil Moon Frye. Along with a panel of experts, the audience learned about how their newest video games are able to bring families together. With times changing, this new generation of kids and games, that are still age appropriate, are a great way to learn and a positive resource for children.

Cassadee Pope rocked it out last night on The Voice to Kelly Clarkson's hit "Behind These Hazel Eyes". This rocker chick not only looked beautiful but she sounded great too. She really does have the full package. Pope touched our hearts when she dedicated this song to her father who abandoned her family years ago. She's got a heart of gold. Check out her performance of "Behind These Hazel Eyes" below:

Last night on The Voice, Dez Duron had us swooning over his performance of the Frankie Valli classic "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You". While it's obvious that he's absolutely gorgeous, he's got an incredible voice to match. We love the crooner aspect that he brought to the show on yesterday's episode. This is what will help set him apart from the rest of the contestants this season. If you missed it, check out Duron's performance of "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" below:

Back in October, we were given the chance to check out Mayday Parade, The Maine, and The Postelles when they stopped by Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ for their fall tour. These pop rock bands did not disappoint the sold out crowd, putting on a concert that was sure to be memorable for everyone attending.

One Direction is a prime example that The X Factor can turn ordinary people into superstars overnight. On last night's results show, the guys returned to their old stomping grounds to perform two songs off their upcoming album Take Me Home. First up was their current single "Live While We're Young". They brought such an amazing energy to the stage. Naturally, we loved this number. Next up, the guys showed a softer side by singing "Little Things". This performance was stripped down, truly showcasing the talent these guys have. If you missed any of One Direction's performances last night, watch them below:

There are very few bands as perfect as Maroon 5. Last night on The Voice, Adam Levine stepped down from his role as judge to perform his band's new single "Daylight". We love how they all wore matching blue for the number. How presh. Levine sounded flawless, definitely showing the contestants what it means to be an artist in the industry. This song is definitely one of our favorites off their latest album 'Overexposed'. Did you tune into The Voice last night? If not, check out Maroon 5's performance of "Daylight" below:

Beginning this spring, Taylor Swift is hitting the road for her 'RED' tour, in support of the new album. While we already knew that Ed Sheeran would lend his talent to the tour as an opening act, another teen star is jumping on board too. YouTube sensation Austin Mahone will be joining Swift on six tour dates beginning May 4th in Detroit, MI. Check out the list below of the shows Mahone will be performing at on the 'RED' tour:

Last night was the results show on The Voice, determining who would make it into this season's top twelve. Before we said any goodbyes though, the teams each sang a group number. Team Cee Lo and Team Christina paired off to perform Train's hit "Drive By". This is such a diverse bunch of musicians that it was cool to see their voices blend together. Watch Team Cee Lo and Team Christina take on "Drive By" below:

Last night on The Voice, Team Cee Lo's Mackenzie Bourg had us grooving away with his rendition of One Direction's megahit "What Makes You Beautiful". This really was the perfect song choice for him. There's no doubt he'll be getting the girls vote. He's got this precious smile, with a quirky voice that truly sets him apart from the rest of the competition. He doesn't need any flashy gimmicks or a chauvet motion drape from guitar center to command the attention of everyone in the room. Plus, vocals aside, did anyone notice he got a presh haircut? What a cutie. If you missed Bourg's performance last night of "What Makes You Beautiful", watch it below:

This morning, a sneak peek of David Archuleta's music video for "Rainbow 2.0" was released onto his official YouTube account. Archuleta looks so snazzy in his suit jacket, while he rocks out to this incredibly catchy number. "Rainbow 2.0" will be available on the upcoming expanded edition of Forevermore. Forevermore will be released exclusively in the Philippines, but available for import worldwide soon after. Watch Archuleta's sneak peek for "Rainbow" below:

Last night, Team Christina and Team Cee Lo performed their hearts out for a spot in the coveted top twelve of The Voice. One contestant, in particular, that blew us away was Dez Duron. He commanded the stage with his performance of Hunter Hayes's song "Wanted". We loved Duron's smooth vocals and heartfelt delivery, which earned himself a standing ovation from his coach Xtina. Plus, being easy on the eyes never hurts. Swoon. Watch his performance of "Wanted" below:

Who doesn't love a sing-along? The X Factor's top 12 took a break from the competition to lip sync along to One Direction's current single "Live While We're Young". With tension high on the show, it's great to see the contestants letting loose and showing their silly sides. Watch the top 12 rock out to "Live While We're Young" below:

It's a sad day for fans of The Civil Wars. The folk-rock duo announced that they are canceling all upcoming tour dates due to "internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition". However, there is a bright side to the story. The band took to Twitter to state that they still hope to put out new music in 2013. The Civil Wars were in the middle of their European tour when the news broke out. What are your thoughts about the breakup? Sound off below!

Source: NY Times

Ke$ha Performs Die Young on Australia's X-Factor

Ke$ha was the musical guest on today's episode of Australia's The X-Factor. She performed her current single "Die Young", making this her first time performing the number on live television. With her backup dancers, crazy makeup, and outlandish outfits, she is quite the performer. She rocked it out. "Die Young" is off her unnamed upcoming album. Watch her performance from The X-Factor below:

Sometimes you just need to dance. That's exactly what we do when we listen to The Ready Set's current single "Give Me Your Hand (Best Song Ever)". This number has everything you could want in a pop song. It's catchy, fun, and has an incredible beat. Plus, most importantly, it's extremely radio-friendly. The music video features a pool party. Who doesn't love pool parties? Check out The Ready Set's music video for "Give Me Your Hand (Best Song Ever)" below:

We're only one week away from the release of One Direction's sophomore album. To celebrate the big day, the band has put out behind the scenes footage from their photo shoot for Take Me Home. This video focuses on Pop City Life favorite Liam Payne. Isn't he precious? Watch the guys strike a pose for the new album below:

Cassadee Pope once again shined on The Voice tonight. Pope took on Avril Lavigne's hit song "My Happy Ending" for the first live show of the season. She literally could not have chosen a better number. This not only let her show off her whole rocker side but her incredible vocals as well. We have no doubt that Pope will go far in this competition. Check out her performance of "My Happy Ending" from tonight's episode of The Voice below:

Tonight began the live rounds of The Voice. This is the point in the competition when we get to see which contestants can truly handle the pressure of the show. One artist who impressed us tonight was Bryan Keith. Keith, whose coach is Adam Levine, rocked the stage singing the Goo Goo Dolls' hit song "Iris". His voice is so rich and he commands the stage every single time he performs. Check out this performance of "Iris"below:

There's no stopping Cody Simpson. Over the summer, he joined Big Time Rush on their successful Big Time Summer tour and now he can add Justin Bieber's Believe tour to his resume. Simpson was scheduled to finish up the Believe tour in October, but now he'll be hitting the road with the Biebs once again for some more dates. The Australian cutie tweeted, “I will be opening the #BelieveTour in Chicago (both), Kansas City, St Louis, DC, NJ, Boston, Brooklyn and almost all of January. I am really sad that I will not see my European and UK fans next month but I will be there in February and March with Justin Bieber.” Simpson's shows in Europe have been pushed back to 2013. Are you attending the Believe tour? How excited are you about this tour announcement? Sound off below!

Source: Examiner

Taylor Swift - Begin Again

Taylor Swift, is there anything you can't do? Her latest album "Red" sold more copies in a single week than any other album since Eminem's "The Eminem Show" back in 2002. With 1.208 million copies sold in the U.S., Swift has landed at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart. At this point, anything Swift touches turns to gold. In honor of all her success, check out her latest music video, "Begin Again", off of "Red" below:

After Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong entered rehab last September for substance abuse, the band has decided to cancel all their tour dates for the rest of this year. The shows scheduled for January and February have been postponed to a later date. All tickets purchased for these upcoming shows will be honored on the new dates, which will be released soon. This is such a bummer, but we wish Armstrong all the best in his recovery.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Passion Pit Tour Dates

This winter, Passion Pit is hitting the road for a 12-city North American headlining tour. Matt & Kim are coming aboard as their special guests. The tour starts February 5th in Norfolk, VA and wraps up in Salt Lake City, UT on March 2nd. Tickets for most of the shows goes on sale Friday, November 9th. Additional tour dates will be released in the upcoming weeks. Get your first look at the tour dates below:

If you're a Mumford & Sons fan on the East Coast, you're in luck. The guys announced this morning that they'll perform five shows this February, before heading out on their UK and Ireland tour. Their first show is set for February 5th in Boston, with their last one in Camden, NJ on February 16th. Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 am. Check out the tour dates below:

Like the rest of America, we've been obsessing over Taylor Swift's latest album Red. What's not to love?! Thankfully this means an endless supply of cover videos to enjoy. Our favorite one that we stumbled upon was Hollywood Ending's acoustic cover of "I Knew You Were Trouble". Their voices sound fantastic on this song and we love the way the number sounds stripped down to just a guitar. What do you think? Watch Hollywood Ending take on Taylor Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble" below:

Are any of you hooked on this season of The Voice like we are? This NBC hit has got to be one of our biggest guilty pleasures. Between Adam Levine and Blake Shelton's bromance and all the undiscovered talent, there's just so much to love. So far in the competition, our favorite contestant is Cassadee Pope. We've been fans of her former band, Hey Monday, for years so it was mind-blowing to see her on this kind of platform. We predict she will go far in this competition. Not only does she have an incredible voice, but she has an awesome stage presence to match. Let's not forget her performance of the Natalie Imbruglia hit "Torn" has almost three million views on YouTube. In honor of the live shows beginning tonight, check out Pope's blind audition below:

If the perfect song existed, it would be Little Things by One Direction. This number depicts everything a girl has ever wanted to hear from the guy of her dreams. Is this really any surprise though? Little Things was written by none other than Ed Sheeran. One Direction released a video earlier this week from when they were performing the song in the studio. Be prepared to swoon. Little Things is off their new album Take Me Home, which comes out November 13. Watch One Direction sing Little Things below:

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