In our current pop culture, sometimes there are artists that seem to transcend the over-produced reality competition package and come out with their true voice intact. Chris Rene is one of those artists. There is no doubt Chris has an incredible story, and was unbelievably good during the first season of X Factor, but he is so much more than that. His raw, natural talent doesn't need bright lights or the perfect song...he sounds good singing everything. 

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Usher Bids $12,000 for New Puppy

Usher is the proud owner of an adorable new puppy after beating out other bidders by paying $12,000 during a charity auction.

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Which Singer Would Make The Best President?

For the last few months, every celebrity with a soapbox has vocalized their political preference for the upcoming election.

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It's a big day for birthday girl Ciara.

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Romi Klinger has the coolest hair of any girl I know. I remember seeing her out in Los Angeles with some sort of ombre mullet years ago and wishing I could fangirl my way into being her friend. I've followed along her ups and downs, chronicled on Showtime's The Real L Word: She's dating a guy! She's dating a girl! She's getting married! The part that interests me the most, or course, is "she's making music!"

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Inside Kanye's Surprise NYC Concert

Samsung always goes all out for their surprise concerts (remember Nicki Minaj's Time Square Takeover?), and last night's launch of the Galaxy Note II was no exception as Kanye West surprised the crowd at Skylight at Moynihan Station with a performance that lasted more than two hours!

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Eric Comes Out With 'The Basement'

Back in February, singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson stopped by TheInsider.com studios to perform his new single, Watching You Watch Him. Now Eric is back with another infectious track, The Basement, and a music video to go along with it.

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