Jessica Sager

Though her new single, ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,’ sold enough to break records, don’t think Taylor Swift is going to rely on just that trick to anchor her upcoming album, ‘Red.’ In fact, she actually told MTV that the hyper-catchy single is pretty unlike anything else on the record — except for the emotion behind it.

In news that should inspire icicles to form in Hades, Madonna has reportedly made up with Elton John — for real, this time.

There have been a ton of rumors about the new ‘X Factor‘ hosts, but nothing has gained real traction yet. Have no fear: We’ll know our dynamic duo within one week’s time, as the pair of hosts will be announced Tuesday, Sept. 11. at a premiere event that’s drawing some big names, including the two current frontrunners for the job.

Coldplay brought their French fans a pretty awesome surprise: Rihanna! The Bajan beauty joined the band onstage in Paris for their duet, ‘Princess of China,’ as well as a performance of a ballad version of her own breakthrough hit, ‘Umbrella.’

Ouch! Rihanna allegedly took a dangerous tumble through a glass table this weekend after partying a bit too hard in London.

Jay-Z launched his Made in America Festival this weekend in Philadelphia, which boasted performances by the biggest acts in the game — including Hov himself. Thanks to the magic of camera phones, even if you couldn’t make it down to the City of Brotherly Love or weren’t around to stream the show, you can still catch some of the highlights.

Alicia Keys released the album art for ‘Girl on Fire,’ and now she’s treating fans to the artwork for the single of the same name. Not only that, but VEVO may have spilled a surprise about the track — namely, a feature from none other than Nicki Minaj on a remix!

The track list to the much-delayed G.O.O.D. Music compilation, ‘Cruel Summer,’ has leaked, and it boasts features from Kanye  West and Pusha T, which we all expected — but also has a few surprises, too.

Sorry, Directioners — Zayn Malik isn’t on the market! The One Direction member’s girlfriend, Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, assured fans that the pair are going strong despite reports (and a possible video) of Malik trying to get another girl’s number.

It’s getting closer! One Direction have reportedly finished filming a video for their upcoming single, ‘Live While We’re Young.’