Ryan Seacrest » Jeffrey Wisenbaugh http://ryanseacrest.com The official music and entertainment news site of American Idol host and American Top 40 on air radio personality! Thu, 23 May 2013 02:37:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 YouTube Star Ryan Beatty Covers John Mayer’s ‘I Don’t Trust Myself (With Loving You)’ http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/09/youtube-star-ryan-beatty-covers-john-mayers-i-dont-trust-myself-with-loving-you/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/09/youtube-star-ryan-beatty-covers-john-mayers-i-dont-trust-myself-with-loving-you/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:06:49 +0000 Jeffrey Wisenbaugh http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=203801 17-year-old teenage heartthrob and singer/songwriter Ryan Beatty just posted a video to his YouTube channel of him performing an acoustic cover of John Mayer‘s “I Don’t Trust Myself (With Loving You)“. The video description says he’s at a hotel and decided to break out the guitar with a friend and perform his favorite Mayer song.

Ryan Beatty Explores His New Home in ‘Hey L.A.’

People already seem to be loving it with a ridiculous amount of Likes and positive feedback. Could this be about a specific girl he’s thinking about? We don’t know but we like this acoustic, soft side to him and definitely want to see more! Watch it above!

]]> http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/09/youtube-star-ryan-beatty-covers-john-mayers-i-dont-trust-myself-with-loving-you/feed/ 0 Watch Taylor Swift and Harry Styles Share A Long New Year’s Kiss! http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/02/watch-taylor-swift-and-harry-styles-share-a-long-new-years-kiss/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/02/watch-taylor-swift-and-harry-styles-share-a-long-new-years-kiss/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:50:51 +0000 Jeffrey Wisenbaugh http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=203112 It’s time to ring in the New Year and Taylor Swift and Harry Styles did it right!

Taylor Swift’s Love Life – Meet The Men Who Turned Her Heart Red

After Taylor Swift’s amazing performance on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve“, it seems like she decided to join people in Times Square to watch the ball drop and she was accompanied by her man, Harry Styles. In an iPhone video posted to YouTube by Dani Jess, it shows the two love birds locking lips at the start of 2013. And they didn’t just kiss once…watch it above!

]]> http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/02/watch-taylor-swift-and-harry-styles-share-a-long-new-years-kiss/feed/ 0 COVER CONTEST: Adam Lambert VS. Adam Levine http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/02/adam-lambert-vs-adam-levine-in-cover-song-face-off/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/02/adam-lambert-vs-adam-levine-in-cover-song-face-off/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:40:32 +0000 Jeffrey Wisenbaugh http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=201205 We love Adam Lambert and Adam Levine‘s music. But what fans make the best cover of their songs?! It’s time for an Adam Lambert and Adam Levine cover face-off to find out!

Christmas Classics Turned Into Holiday Hits – Our 5 Favorite YouTube Covers!

The contenders: In Adam Lambert’s corner we have an amazing cover by YouTuber cover artist Petie Pizarro of “Whataya Want From Me“. In Adam Levine’s corner we have a very harmonic cover of “Payphone” by the wonderful duo, Jayesslee. Watch the two covers below and then vote in the poll for your favorite!

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 “Whataya Want From Me” – Petie Pizarro

VS.

“Payphone” – Jayesslee

]]> http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/02/adam-lambert-vs-adam-levine-in-cover-song-face-off/feed/ 0 COVER CONTEST: Britney Spears VS. Katy Perry http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/28/britney-spears-vs-katy-perry-in-cover-song-face-off/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/28/britney-spears-vs-katy-perry-in-cover-song-face-off/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:40:36 +0000 Jeffrey Wisenbaugh http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=201057 We love Britney Spears and Katy Perry‘s music. But what fans make the best cover of their songs?! It’s time for a Britney Spears and Katy Perry cover face-off to find out!

Christmas Classics Turned Into Holiday Hits – Our 5 Favorite YouTube Covers!

The contenders: In Britney Spears’ corner we have an amazing cover by YouTuber cover artist Luke Conrad of “I Wanna Go“. In Katy Perry’s corner we have a very harmonic cover of “Wide Awake” by the wonderful sister duo, Megan and Liz. Watch the two covers below and then vote in the poll for your favorite!

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“I Wanna Go” – Luke Conrad

VS.

“Wide Awake” – Megan and Liz

]]> http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/28/britney-spears-vs-katy-perry-in-cover-song-face-off/feed/ 0 Rihanna VS. Nicki Minaj Cover Contest http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/27/rihanna-vs-nicki-minaj-in-cover-song-face-off/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/27/rihanna-vs-nicki-minaj-in-cover-song-face-off/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:40:37 +0000 Jeffrey Wisenbaugh http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=200993 We love Rihanna and Nicki Minaj‘s music. But what fans make the best cover of their songs?! It’s time for a Rihanna and Nicki Minaj cover face-off to find out!

Christmas Classics Turned Into Holiday Hits – Our 5 Favorite YouTube Covers!

The contenders: In Rihanna’s corner we have an amazing cover by YouTube filmmaker and music producer Kurt Hugo Schneider of “Diamonds“. In Nicki Minaj’s corner we have a very harmonic cover of “Starships” by the wonderful a capella group, Pentatonix. Watch the two covers below and then vote in the poll for your favorite!

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“Diamonds” – Kurt Hugo Schneider

VS.

“Starships” – Pentatonix

]]> http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/27/rihanna-vs-nicki-minaj-in-cover-song-face-off/feed/ 0 Justin Bieber VS. Carly Rae Jepsen In Cover Song Face-Off! http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/25/justin-bieber-vs-carly-rae-jepsen-in-cover-song-face-off/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/25/justin-bieber-vs-carly-rae-jepsen-in-cover-song-face-off/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2012 08:40:14 +0000 Jeffrey Wisenbaugh http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=200700 We love Justin Bieber and Carly Rae Jepsen and their music. But what fans make the best cover of their songs?! It’s time for a Justin Bieber and Carly Rae Jepsen cover face-off to find out!

Christmas Classics Turned Into Holiday Hits – Our 5 Favorite YouTube Covers!

The contenders: In Justin Bieber’s corner we have an amazing cover by YouTube cover artist Tyler Ward of “Boyfriend“. In Carly Rae’s corner we have a very harmonic cover of “Call Me Maybe” by the wonderful Alex Goot, DaveDays, and Chad Sugg. Watch the two covers below and then vote in the poll for your favorite!

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“Boyfriend” – Tyler Ward

VS.

“Call Me Maybe” – Alex Goot, DaveDays, Chad Sugg

]]> http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/25/justin-bieber-vs-carly-rae-jepsen-in-cover-song-face-off/feed/ 0 One Direction VS. The Wanted In Cover Song Face-Off! http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/24/one-direction-vs-the-wanted-in-cover-song-face-off/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/24/one-direction-vs-the-wanted-in-cover-song-face-off/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:40:05 +0000 Jeffrey Wisenbaugh http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=200030 We love One Direction and The Wanted and their music. But what fans make the best cover of their songs?! It’s time for a One Direction and The Wanted cover face-off to find out!

Vote for Your Favorite New Artist of 2012!

The contenders: In One Directions’s corner we have an amazing cover by YouTube cover artist Megan Nicole of “Live While We’re Young“. In The Wanted’s corner we have a very harmonic cover of “Glad You Came” by the wonderful Boyce Avenue. Watch the two covers below and then vote in the poll for your favorite!

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“Live While We’re Young” – Megan Nicole

VS.

“Glad You Came” – Boyce Avenue

]]> http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/24/one-direction-vs-the-wanted-in-cover-song-face-off/feed/ 0 Ke$ha Gets Goofed, Spoofed, and Bamboozled! http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/17/keha-gets-goofed-spoofed-and-bamboozled/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/17/keha-gets-goofed-spoofed-and-bamboozled/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:59:09 +0000 Jeffrey Wisenbaugh http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=201089 Ke$ha has got to stay kool!

85-Year-Old Best Friends Sound Off On Snooki, Lindsay Lohan & More

Hilarious YouTube spoofer’s The Midnight Beast have taken Ke$sha’s “Die Young” and gave it a complete one eighty. Ke$ha’s jam is all about living it up when you’re young, but Stefan, Drew, and Ash just want to relax and watch Friends DVDs. The parody has over 11,000 Likes on YouTube and more than 220,000 views. Check it out below!

Die Old?

]]> http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/17/keha-gets-goofed-spoofed-and-bamboozled/feed/ 0 Google Releases Emotional ’2012 In Review’ Video http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/12/google-releases-emotional-2012-in-review-video/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/12/12/google-releases-emotional-2012-in-review-video/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:55:15 +0000 Jeffrey Wisenbaugh http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=199671 The annual Zeitgeist video by Google showcases everything that has happened in it’s current year and it gets us every time. This year is no different and it’s pretty crazy to look back at everything that has happened.

Justin Bieber, The Wanted, Psy & More Added To ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

Big things have happened this year with PSY becoming an international phenomenon, President Barack Obama being re-elected, protests in Syria, and even saying goodbye to “America’s Oldest Teenager” Dick Clark. Watch it below and reminisce.

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Google Releases Emotional ’2012 In Review’ Video

This past year was a big year for pop culture and everything in the world of Facebook. Everybody usually heads to their Facebook to share what’s on their mind,  what they’re watching, or what they’re listening to. Facebook just released their 2012 Trends and some of it’s surprising. Check out our seven favorite lists and infographics below and go to Facebook to see the rest!

Most Listened to Music -

1. We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe) – Fun
2. Somebody That I Used to Know – Gotye
3. Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
4. What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
5. Payphone – Maroon 5
6. Mercy – Kanye West
7. Some Nights – Fun
8. Home – Phillip Phillips
9. Boyfriend – Justin Bieber
10. Take Care (feat. Rihanna) – Drake

Music Trends of 2012 According to Facebook

Most Watched TV -

1. Duck Dynasty
2. Honey Boo Boo
3. Big Bang Theory
4. Game of Thrones
5. Downton Abbey
6. Breaking Amish
7. Ink Master
8. Long Island Medium
9. Wife Swap
10. Two Broke Girls

Most Popular Television Shows of 2012 According To Facebook

Top Memes -

1. TBH (to be honest)
2. YOLO (you only live once)
3. KONY
4. One-word Comment
5. Gangnam Style
6. Cinnamon Challenge
7. Cray
8. SMH (shake my head)
9. Big Bird
10. Linsanity

Memes of 2012 According to Facebook

Top Movies -

1. The Hunger Games
2. The Avengers
3. Magic Mike
4. The Vow
5. Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
6. 21 Jump Street
7. The Dark Knight Rises
8. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
9. Skyfall
10. Prometheus

Movie Trends of 2012 According To Facebook

Most Read Books -

1. The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) – Suzanne Collins
2. Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) – Suzanne Collins
3. Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) – Suzanne Collins
4. Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1) -E.L. James
5. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Harry Potter, #1) – J.K. Rowling
6. The Help – Kathryn Stockett
7. Twilight (Twilight, #1) – Stephenie Meyer
8. To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee
9. The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald
10. Water for Elephants – Sara Gruen

Most Popular Books of 2012 According to Facebook

Top Check-Ins

1. Times Square, New York
2. Disneyland, California
3. AT&T Park, California
4. Yankee Stadium, New York
5. Rangers Ballpark, Texas
6. Fenway Park, Massachusetts
7. Dodger Stadium, California
8. Universal Studios, Florida
9. Wrigley Field, Illinois
10. Angel Stadium, California

Most Popular Places To Check In On Facebook

Top Technology -

1. Instagram
2. Timeline
3. Pinterest
4. Draw Something
5. iPhone 5
6. Kindle Fire
7. SOPA
8. News Feed
9. Siri
10. SongPop

TECH

Top Events -

1. US Presidential Election
2. Superbowl XLVI
3. Death of Whitney Houston
4. Superstorm Sandy
5. London 2012 Olympics
6. Death of Trayvon Martin
7. Facebook IPO
8. Aurora Shootings
9. Death of Dick Clark
10. Obama’s Endorsement of Gay Marriage

Facebook 2012 Trends

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