Jessica Sager

One Direction are the breakout stars of 2012, and they’re such a big deal that each member of 1D got his own MTV Video Music Awards promo video. And they’re all alike — and all hilarious.

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.

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.

As if the Jay-Z-sponsored Made in America festival didn’t already have a stellar lineup, rumor has it that Beyonce may be making a surprise appearance!

Following Usher‘s surprising custody win, his ex wife Tameka Foster wasted no time announcing her plans to appeal the judge’s decision. Just when you thought the drama was over!

Ah, to be a fly on the wall at this party! Rita Ora hung out with One Direction heartthrob and cougar hunter Harry Styles at G-A-Y in London, where she also performed.

Another day, another breakup for poor Katy Perry. The ‘Wide Awake’ singer is currently licking her wounds following a split from blink-and-you’ll-miss-it flame John Mayer.

Don’t think Jennifer Lopez leaving ‘American Idol‘ means she’s leaving her multi-hyphenate stardom behind. The ‘Goin’ In’ singer is gearing up to release a 3D concert film.

Since ‘Call Me Maybe’ is probably stuck in your head anyway, aren’t you sort of wondering who inspired Carly Rae Jepsen to write the catchiest song ever? It looks like we may have found our — er, her — man!