Fan Trumps Mariah Carey And Rodney Jerkins With "You're Mine (Eternal)" Rework

Wow oh wow! Whilst incredibly bored, I found myself perusing fan-made versions of Mariah Carey's You're Mine, taking particular masochistic pleasure listening to people attempt the climax without fumbling the key or damaging the organic drums in my ears.  A tough ask it seemed, but I'm glad I persevered with it.

Whereas most of the renditions saw the individuals sing over an oddly tempo-ed instrumental that seems to be doing the rounds, YouTuber alcoholharmony totally reworked the ballad, transforming it into a more authentic representation of the genre at its source.

[Watch] Lady Antebellum & Stevie Nicks Sing Medley @ 2014 ACM

Does Stevie Nicks not like performing alone? That's the only reason I can think of as to why she was sharing the stage with Lady Antebellum at this years Academy of Country Music Awards. I know she's a big fan of the trio, but surely this is a legend who should be rocking a stage all on her lonesome!

Oh well, let's make do with what we've been offered. Watch and fall under the spell of the Fleetwood Mac member as she sings in this collaborative medley.

[Watch] Shakira and Blake Shelton Duet On "Medicine" @ ACM 2014

Is duetting with a co-judge a clause in the contract of talent show The Voice? I'm starting to think so!

The latest judges to do the musical dirty with one another is Colombian Pop Princess Shakira and Country music legend* Blake Shelton, who hit the studio to record a new song for her latest album. It was the offspring of this magical encounter, Medicine, that the duo proudly presented at yesterday's 2014 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Kelly Price Uplifts With "It's My Time"

You ever get the feeling that things aren't going your way? Or that everyone else is moving on up, while you're still outside, in the cold, with tissue boxes for shoes? Well take a watch of Kelly Prices' new video, It's My Time, and have hope your time is a coming! (Also, try not to get too distracted by thoughts of why 'N Sync's Lance Bass is in the video- I'm sure there is a logical explanation.)

I'm aware the song consists of cliches and platitudes, but just suspend that cynicism for five minutes and try to resonate with the positivity that the song brings. You might feel better for it! And who knows, the universe could reward you for doing so. Or things might get worse. Who knows! But as a wise person once said: "Shut up! Some of us prefer illusions to despair"....(!)

* Runs out the door to buy a lottery ticket...*

[Free For All Friday]

I'm feeling strangely upbeat and go-getterish right now. Going to try ride this momentum and make some changes.

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Michelle Williams And Her Accountant Remain Unbothered By "Poormichelle" Hashtag

You all know I lurvvvvvvvvvvvvv me some Michelle Williams! But that doesn't mean I'm dead inside. As such, I couldn't help chuckling whilst reading the #poormichelle tag on Twitter today- despite my fondness for Destiny's Child's underdog.

Consisting of being royally dragged various jokes made at the Diva's expense, the hashtag saw tweeters give reasons/ examples of how Michelle had been hard done-by whilst in, and out, of the group that brought her to prominence. It was all very juvenile, but it still amused me.... for about five minutes.

Being active on Twitter, it wasn't unusual to assume Michelle would have seen what was going on- especially when the hashtag began to trend. However, she let us know she knew with one tweet, cutting though all the mess in the process:

Gaga Gifts "The Late Show" With "G.U.Y" and "Dope" Performances

Lady Gaga took herself to The Late Show with David Letterman to continue the promotional trail of latest single, G.U.Y. She also took the opportunity to push its housing LP Artpop- not to mention illustrate her versatility- by banging out album cut Dope on the old pianie.

Although Gaga was giving us constant choreography with G.U.Y, something didn't feel quite right about the performance. It wasn't that she was missing her marks, or that she was all over the place- because she wasn't. Instead, there was an air of hazy laziness about the routine, almost as if she wasn't quite committed to being that "guy under you" today. Oh well, at least she kept the vocals tight.