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John Continues to Share All the Details

PopSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0800

John Mayer was proud to show off his colorful tattoo sleeve on the December cover of Details. He's out and about talking about his latest album, Battle Studies, but in typical Mayer fashion John didn't only speak about business. Just like in his recent interview with the New York Times, John quickly got candid about his personal life. Here's more:

On his relationships with Hollywood's leading ladies: "You just never know who’s going to come into your life. To my mind, the only thing sicker than saying, 'Wow, you’re a famous person and it would do a lot for my career to go out with you,' is to say, 'Wow, you’re a famous person and I like you and all, but I can’t do that to my career.' I don’t think either of those is a good option."
On his unexpected collaboration with country star Taylor Swift: "I don’t know if you know, but I’m not exactly Bob Dylan - I’m already a pop musician . . . I want to reach as many people as possible."
His music vs. his celebrity persona: "Sometimes I feel like I do two things for a living. I make records and I talk to people. The record is much, much better than any interview I can give - you’ll walk away from the record liking me a hell of a lot more than you would walking away from an interview."

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John Mayer Adds More Sex to His To-Do Lists

PopSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:39 -0800

John Mayer stopped to greet a fan as he strolled along the streets of NYC on Saturday. He wasn't able to be in LA for last night's American Music Awards, as he had a few shows in the Big Apple over the last week and is due to take his Battle Studies promotional tour to Canada tomorrow. John has been doing a fair share of press for his new album and spoke recently with The New York Times about his record as well as his ladies' man status. Here's more:

On dating: "I should be having sex with more girls. It’s crazy to me that in my head, that being 32 and dating women is going to get me in trouble. I can’t even explain to you how terrible that feels, that I equate dating a woman with punishment, shame, guilt, disappointment, reproach, reprimand, persecution. It’s a nightmare."
On taking musical risks: "There’s nothing I’ve done musically that’s been a wild misstep. Basically, you’re saying, can you risk failure? And that’s something that I’m struggling with right now, because in my life, I would like to do something in music that risks a misstep."
On letting personal relationships take over his music: "What is the odd man out - is it the record or the coverage? I’m not going to let it be the record. I think if you’re listening to Battle Studies and you think it’s a record about high-profile relationships, I haven’t done a good enough job."

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John Mayer Goes to Battle on the Today Show

PopSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:58 -0800

John Mayer greeted fans on his way out of It's On With Alexa Chung in NYC yesterday. He's busy promoting his new album on the East Coast after touring Australia earlier this month. Today's schedule brought him to the Today Show, where he shared billing with a bright-eyed Robert Pattinson. John performed a couple of songs from Battle Studies - watch the videos after the jump. John's next appearance will be on The Late Show tonight, and it will be accompanied by a webcast performance available live online.

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To see John performing "Heartbreak Warfare," and "Who Says?" just read more.

Video of Taylor Swift Keeping Busy With Fans in London

PopSugarTV — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:09:09 -0800

Taylor Swift greets fans outside her London hotel while juggling a new hit song, a copyright lawsuit, and a greeting card deal! And later, New Moon Watch '09 continues with our top 10 moments from the press tour and LA premiere!

What to Download: New Music Today

BuzzSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:30:29 -0800

Time for more Tuesday entertainment! I've already shared a few new DVD releases to give your movie library a shot in the arm, but now, let's amp up your iPod. Big-name albums hit shelves today, so be sure to read up on these three. (And if you want to see your own music reviews featured on Buzz, submit them in the Music Review Group in the community!)

Fan-pleasing pop: American Idol fans rejoice: you've said that you're interested in post-AI albums, and now Kris Allen's anticipated self-titled debut is finally here. The song selections started a bit bland for me, but Allen picks up momentum with "The Truth" and the soft but moving ballad "Bring it Back." Both songs get needed oomph from orchestral accompaniment to create a sweeping sound that's sure to make Allen aficionados swoon. As for the rest of the album, it's predictable, but likable, much like the singer himself.

Why the sad face? Listening to John Mayer's latest, Battle Studies, you've got to wonder who ripped his heart out - Jessica Simpson? Jennifer Aniston? Every song is about a hurt guy who doesn't want to love again. Sensitive crooning isn't anything new to Mayer, but this time, it feels like mundane easy listening. I long for the days of "No Such Thing" when we had a more upbeat Mayer, or the Mayer who can riff on the guitar like nobody's business. But we don't really get either here. Still, it's worth noting his collaboration with Taylor Swift on "Half of My Heart," and my personal fave, "All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye."

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Diva in training: Leona Lewis burst onto the scene two years ago with "Bleeding Love," and now she returns with her sophomore follow-up to Spirit, Echo. Lewis hits the high notes - and she'll once again draw comparisons to Mariah Carey - but the lyrics don't always pack the same punch, and they often feel like recycled love musings. I was pleasantly surprised, however, to see Lewis branch out of her usual comfort zone with the dance track "Outta My Head" and "Can't Breathe," which goes heavier on the R&B. If you've seen those Precious promos, you've heard another song from the album, "Happy," but it was recently announced that Lewis will be providing the title track for the film Avatar, so listen for her voice to show up there, too.

John Mayer Dines and Prepares to Hit the Road

PopSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0800

John Mayer headed out to dinner solo on Tuesday night and yesterday stopped by a doctor's office as he gears up for his world tour, which kicks off next week. He just got back from a short trip to Australia where he debuted some new songs and weighed in on the Britney lip-syncing debate. His Battle Studies album is out on Tuesday and when the whole thing leaked on the Internet this week, John politely requested that fans think about buying it too and he expressed gratitude at people's positive responses.

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Gossip Girl Threesome Predictions, Video of Robert Pattinson's Smoke Break, and a Breakdown of Our New Moon Interviews!

Molly — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:30:00 -0800

Robert Pattinson ducked out for a cigarette between interviews in LA over the weekend before heading to Paris with Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. Watch to hear what it was like to interview the whole cast this weekend and speaking of New Moon's werewolf - he got an adorable shout-out during Taylor Swift's SNL. Plus, John Mayer comes to Britney Spears's defense, and we give our predictions about tonight's controversial Gossip Girl threesome. Watch PopSugar Rush now!

Gossip Girl Threesome Predictions, Video of Robert Pattinson's Smoke Break, and a Breakdown of Our New Moon Interviews!

Molly — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:25:00 -0800

Rob's Balcony Break, Gossip Girl Threesome Theory, & John Defends Britney!

PopSugarTV — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:15:45 -0800

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart step outside their hotel rooms to take advantage of their downtime between promotional events in LA, the big Gossip Girl threesome episode airs tonight and BuzzSugar has a theory about who's involved, and John Mayer takes Britney's side in the Australian lip-synching scandal!

Video of Rob Relaxing Between New Moon Appearances

PopSugarTV — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:01:58 -0800

Robert Pattinson shares some laughs and a cigarette break with a female friend in LA Sunday afternoon before jet-setting off to Paris to promote New Moon. And later, watch Taylor Swift's romantic message to Taylor Lautner and hear what John Mayer has to say to the Britney Spears critics who are upset the pop star is lip-synching.