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Katy Perry Plots Next Album, Talks ‘Idol’ Gig & ‘MTV Unplugged’

“American Idol” contestants should be thankful that they have caring, sharing Ellen DeGeneres on the panel now and not Katy Perry.

The singer was a guest judge for auditions to be featured on next season’s show, and she didn’t pull any punches with the hopeless hopefuls.

On The Download: Catching Up With Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta

Cobra Starship invaded pop radio waves this summer with the catchy tune, “Good Girls Go Bad,” from their recently released third album “Hot Mess.” I recently checked in with front man Gabe Saporta about collaborating with a “Gossip Girl,” Pete Wentz’s latest tattoo and found out what exactly a “hot mess” is.

As for collaborating with Leighton Meester, Saporta isn’t afraid to admit that he’s a huge fan of hers and calls “Gossip Girl” a guilty pleasure.

Beyonce Thanks Jay-Z At MTV Europe Music Awards For ‘Putting A Ring On It’

A host of stars stepped out in Berlin, Germany on Thursday night for the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards, but two in particular made major splashes – Beyonce and Katy Perry.

Beyonce picked up awards for Best Song for “Halo,” Best Female and Best Video for “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).” According to MTV U.K., Beyonce thanked her husband, Jay-Z, who also performed at the event, while accepting the statue.

Beyonce, Katy Perry & More Step Out For 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards

A host of stars have stepped out in Berlin, Germany on Thursday night for the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Katy Perry has returned again as host of the show, which she first captained last year, when the event was held in Liverpool.

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Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Jackson Brothers & More Step Out For ‘This Is It’ Premiere

Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Paula Abdul and Paris Hilton were among the stars who hit the red carpet in Los Angeles for the premiere of Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” on Tuesday night.

Braving winds that started up earlier in the day, the glammed up stars, including David Cook, Adam Lambert and Katy Perry, packed the red carpet, all eager to see the movie made up of rehearsal footage from the tour that never was.

Katy Perry Turns 25 With ‘Wonka’ Bash

Katy Perry celebrated her 25th birthday in style – Willie Wonka style.

The “Hot N Cold” singer paid homage to “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” with a themed party in Los Angeles that left attendees splatted with multi-colored paint on Saturday night. The singer even donned Oompa-Loompa painted nails that she showed off on her Twitter page.

Glam Slam: The Friday Five: ‘Where The Wild Things Are’

Hollywood is wild on animal prints. Eva Mendes, Katy Perry and Sienna Miller are just a few stars who have let their animal instincts run wild on the red carpet. I love animal prints, but if you overdo it, you can end up on one of those “Don’t” pages with a big black bar over your face.

On The Download: Mika

International pop singing sensation Mika recently dropped his sophomore album, “The Boy Who Knew Too Much,” the follow up to his platinum-plus-selling debut, “Life in Cartoon Motion.” I recently had the chance to chat with Mika about his new set of material, his BFF Perez Hilton, still not getting played on U.S. radio stations and his latest inspiration, Tim Burton.

ROLL CALL: Katy Perry & Russell Brand: The Beauty & The Brit Make Their Debut

Plus, Levi Johnston pumps the iron so he can loose his Levis. “Top Chef’s” Padma can’t keep her pants on. And, Kate Gosselin goes viral!

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

Kara DioGuardi Shops New Reality Show About ‘Dropped’ Music Artists

If your record tanked and your label has cut you loose – Kara DioGuardi wants to give you another shoot at stardom!

According to New York Magazine’s Vulture blog, the “American Idol” judge is shopping around a new reality show about giving music artists a second chance.

ROLL CALL: Did Russell Brand Get His VMA Wish With Katy Perry?

Plus, Mr. Big tries to become Mr. Small. Details on the “Harry Potter” theme park are revealed. And, Drew Barrymore’s hair takes a dip.

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!