NEW VIDEO - Austin Mahone sings “Silent Night” on Jimmy Fallon

Austin Mahone sings "Silent Night" on Jimmy Fallon

Teen singer Austin Mahone showed his fans, and the world, that he is perfectly capable of performing amazing and touching Christmas songs as well as hit pop tunes like “Banga Banga.”

Mahone appeared on the Jimmy Fallon show Friday night to do a rendition of “Silent Night” that actually gave us chills…..

Way to go Austin Mahone…

Photo - Justin Bieber Buys His Best Friend Ryan Butler a New Mustang Convertible – Swag!

Justin Bieber and Best Friend Ryan Butler

It pays to be friends with the most popular pop singer in the world.

17-year-old Justin Bieber just returned to his hometown of Stratford Ontario Candida to celebrate Christmas and spend time with his family when he promptly proceeded to buy his best friend Ryan Butler a brand new white Mustang convertible.

That’s right! Justin bought Ryan a new car for Christmas.

Ryan Butler New Christmas Present! A New CAR!

Bieber and Butler have been best friends ever since they were in middle school and at one point JB and his mother Pattie actually lived with Ryan’s family when they fell on hard times.

Butler took to twitter to show off his new car saying,

“Justin got me a present. #swag!!!”

Wow, I wish I had a friend like Justin.

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Video - Justin Bieber and His Sister Jazzy on Stage at Massey Hall – Precious Moment!

Justin Bieber and his 3-year-old sister Jazzy at Massey Hall

Last week Justin Bieber played an acoustic Christmas concert in Toronto’s famous Massey Hall and brought along his friends, parents, grandparents, and his little sister Jazzy.

Justin and Jazzy

Three year old Jazzy, also known as Jazmyn, was welcomed to the stage by big brother Justin for a little impromptu chatting and singing.

The crowd erupted in emotion as Justin hugged Jazzy and got her to sing a little bit of his music before ushering her offstage to return to her father Jeremy.

Related: Meet Jeremy Jack Bieber -  Justin’s Divorced Dad

Justin has returned to Canada to spend time with his family and take a little time off and told reporters,

“The holidays are a very special time of the year for me, and I’m looking forward to coming home and ringing them in with my friends and family.”

Justin has had a busy month releasing various singles and videos from his Christmas album, and even introduced some new songs while in Toronto.

But all eyes were on Bieber and Jazzy while the embraced in they tender way that only a brother and sister can do.



Justin performed on stage with only his guitar player Dan Kanter for the entire production, and the entire evening definitely had that Holiday feel.

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Video - Behind the Scenes of Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe” Music Video

Justin on the set of "Mistletoe"

Pop singer Justin Bieber just gave his fans an early Christmas present.

Bieber has released a short video of behind the scenes footage called “Making of the video: Mistletoe” showing him hard at work putting his magic touch on film.

This was the same video shoot in Nashville a few weeks back where Bieber came out to say hello, and try to quite the crowd of fans that had gathered outside the sound stage.



Justin’s Christmas Album is just days from release and is expected to be certified as Gold by the end of the year.

For now, Bieber is in South America heading to Peru on the continuation of his “My World” tour IF he doesn’t get killed there!

Related: Justin Bieber Death Threats – “Stay Out of Peru or Else!” 

We suspect things will be just fine - after all, who want's to get on the wrong side of Kenny Hamilton?

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Jackie Evancho to Release a Line of Dolls and Toys This Fall

The journey to stardom has already started for young crossover phenomenon Jackie Evancho.

Like they say in Hollywood, “You’re not a true celebrity until somebody makes a doll or action figure of you.”

Now, Jackie can lay claim to that very title as it has been announced that she will be releasing a new product line of dolls, merchandise, and other toys later this year.

The first item that will appear in stores will be a special collector’s edition singing Holiday doll that will play a snippet of “When You Wish Upon a Star.”

The first doll will be positioned for release along with Evancho’s recently announced Christmas album due in December 2011.

Related: Jackie Evancho confirms Christmas album

Next spring there will be more dolls and other product placements – all created by the toy company “The Bridge Direct”.

The official statement is,

This fall, The Bridge Direct will be launching a line of collectible dolls, play sets, and accessories based on singer Jackie Evancho, the “little girl with the big voice” who stunned crowds on the 2010 season of America’s Got Talent.”

The Bridge Direct is no stranger to youth toy marketing and has already developed toy brands for Sponge Bob Square Pants, Miley Cyrus’s “Hannah Montana”, The Lord of The Rings, Care Bears, Britney Spears, and Cabbage Patch Kids.

Hannah Montana

They have also created a successful line of action figures for pop singing sensation Justin Bieber that sing and talk, and come complete with various clothing items like watches, shoes, backpacks, and sunglasses.

And these toys and action figures are more than just dolls.

They come complete with a stage, microphone, music CD, various clothing selections, furniture, activity books, and musical instruments.

Most range from $12-$30 and the idea is the age old marketing tactic of “Collect them all!” with each action set sporting different clothing, furniture, gadgets, and musical selections.

Justin Bieber Figure

The Bridge specializes in not only talking and singing dolls but also stickers, wristbands, activity books, pins, patches, key chains, outdoor toys, party goods, costume jewelry, Christmas ornaments, play sets, microphones, dance items, karaoke, kids electronics, sunglasses, pillows, and clothing accessories.

Expect a large selection of merchandise for Jackie.

The Bridge has a knack for integrating various products along a brand – meaning they will launch an entire set of different toys, clothing, and personal items for a particular brand or artist.

Look for Jackie Evancho items to start rolling out later this year and timed to her Christmas album release.

And if Jackie can pull off a Grammy Award win this season then expect the pace of merchandise to accelerate.

Related: Jackie Evancho already getting Grammy nods

We just hope the world is smart enough to not get lost in Evancho’s “Brand”, and remember what attracted us to her in the first place – her music.

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Jackie Evancho Confirms She is Releasing a Christmas Album!

Good news for fans of our favorite little crossover singer Jackie Evancho!

Jackie confirmed today that she will be releasing a Christmas Album this December.

This won’t be the first Holiday album for Evancho either.

Last year she released “O Holy Night” and sold 240,000 units within the first ten days and it later went on to become her first platinum selling CD-DVD.

Details are thin but we do know she will be working with producer Rob Mounsey who has also produced some of her stage shows.

Watch Jackie Evancho Sing “O Holy Night”


Jackie took to her Facebook page today to announce,

“Yes the rumors are true. I am releasing a Christmas cd this year. So excited for you to hear it and I hope that you are liking my Dream with Me cd :)”

And yes, we ARE enjoying your “Dream with Me CD”. The album has already gone gold and will soon be verified as platinum.

Related: Jackie Evancho’s “Dream With Me” Goes Gold!

Jackie is also getting Grammy nods and is expected to perform at this year’s ceremonies and hopefully take home an award.

The rules for the competition have changed this year and there seems to be some confusion as to what category Jackie would fall into.

Related: Jackie Evancho already getting Grammy nods

Jackie is also scheduled to perform "Nessun Dorma" live during the September 14th finale of “Americas Got Talent”.

This performance has been confirmed on her official website.

Keep on doing what you do Jackie because the World loves you.

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