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New! A week ago I had the chance to sit down and talk with the guys from Mindless Behavior. Click here to listen to what their thoughts are about the future, what it was like to debut at #1 on the R&B Charts, their experience performing at the Radio Disney Music Awards, who they enjoyed seeing and who they thought rocked the red carpet! Plus, Princeton shares some info about his t-shirts and Rey Rey gives the latest on his recent portraits.

Emblem3 announced last week that they will join Selena Gomez’s worldwide Stars Dance tour as the opening act of the tour’s 41 North American dates. Check out this photo of the guys meeting Selena at Sunday’s Billboard Awards!

Jason Derulo performs at the Buffalo David Bitton presents Billboard Music Awards Official After Party.

Remember back on April 22nd when I criticized the Radio Disney Music Awards for not allowing fans to vote for Carly Rae Jepsen‘s Call Me Maybe? Once again, a legitimate award show honored the breakout star for her hit single. Call Me Maybe won the Top Pop Song and Top Digital Song categories at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. Carly also tied with Taylor Swift for Top Digital Artist. #IHateRiggedAwardsShows

Available now – The After Party‘s new single, Got It Made. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at iTunes.

And the winner of Dancing With the Stars season 16 is … Kellie Pickler!

Last weekend, Popular Song by Mika featuring Ariana Grande received a 68 percent pick on the Radio Disney Music Mailbag.

Today, The Veronicas and Badflower will be at Rock & Reilly’s Irish Pub in West Hollywood for an exclusive interview and performance hosted by Lance Bass. The three hour event begins at 3pm.

Tomorrow, Universal CityWalk celebrates its 20th birthday with a blockbuster-worthy bash that drives flashy street racers from Universal Pictures’ Fast & Furious films to park at CityWalk in time for the much-anticipated movie opening weekend and the launch of the summer blockbuster season. A life-sized wax figure of Vin Diesel from Madame Tussauds Hollywood will also share the spotlight with the Fast & Furious cars.

The arrival of an elaborate 20-tier cake and a performance of Happy Birthday from Midnight Red, will keep the momentum going. Midnight Red will also headline CityWalk’s free “Summer Music Spotlight” concert series at “5 Towers,” beginning June 29th.

Advance screenings for the pre-Memorial Day weekend blockbuster will begin with Fast & Furious 6 at 7:15pm, 10pm and midnight with crowds of enthusiastic fans.

This weekend, Hayley Kiyoko will be performing with R5 in Texas. For those in the area, you might want to take advantage of the amazing VIP Meet and Greets she’ll be hosting in Houston and San Antonio. For more details visit BigCartel.com.

7pm CST – Beverly Hills Chihuahua (Disney Channel)
A pampered pooch from Beverly Hills must rely on help from scrappy Mexican street dogs after she is accidentally separated from her caretaker.

9pm CST – Nashville: I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive (ABC)
Juliette finds a letter from her mother; Deacon confronts Rayna about a secret; Brad Paisley performs with Rayna and Deacon; Gunnar tries to win Scarlett’s heart back.

Carrie Underwood
Abbostford Entertainment Centre
Abbostford, Canada

Hollywood Ending
Upstate Concert Hall
Clifton Park, NY

Yesterday, Megan & Liz’s all new web series, the Macy’s Great American Road Trip premiered on YouTube. The series follows Megan & Liz as they visit iconic musical destinations in cities around the country including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, Nashville, New Orleans, Seattle and Detroit.

Mission Impossible! After Justin Bieber‘s concert on Sunday in South Africa, thieves drilled through a wall to steal cash collected from food and merchandise. For the full story, visit ABC.com.

Rewind! Looks like I missed something in the new Dasani Drops commercials. In addition to the new music by Karmin, it also features actress/singer Kiersey Clemons who plays the role of Kira Starr on Disney Channel’s Austin & Ally.

Rock stars in training! Check out this new video of Hollywood Ending punching holes in a wall with R5. (Now I understand why fans are saying Cameron has been himself lately).

Party! Last night, Ashlee Keating released her new single and music video at Avalon Hollywood. The special event was hosted by Manny Streetz and featured a performance by Ashlee, Roshon Fegan and IM5.

Last weekend, the song Keep Me Crazy by Chris Wallace received a 50 percent approval on the Radio Disney Music Mailbag. I guess that means he got kicked and picked at the same time?

Lucy Hale shines on the June/July cover of Seventeen magazine. In the interview, hitting newsstands, May 21st, Lucy opens up to Seventeen about how Kelly Clarkson changed her life, the depression that nearly crushed her dreams and her upcoming country album.

As a bonus: Lucy also give readers an exclusive sneak peek to the season 4 premiere of Pretty Little Liars. To view the clip, simply pick up a copy of the June/July issue of Seventeen and scan Lucy’s story with your smartphone.

5pm CST – Alice in Wonderland (ABC Family)
Now a teenager, Alice returns to Underland, where she must find her destiny and put an end to the Red Queen’s reign of terror.

7pm CST – American Idol: Two Finalists Compete (FOX)
The finalists perform for the judges; Carly Rae Jepsen performs.

7:30pm CST – Starstruck (Disney Channel)
A Midwestern girl visits Los Angeles and spends time with a rising Hollywood pop star.

8pm CST – Glory Road (BET)
Coach Don Haskins leads the first all-black basketball team to NCAA victory during the 1966 season.

8pm CST – So You Think You Can Dance: Audition City No. 2 (FOX)
Hopefuls perform for the judges.

9pm CST – Nashville: A Picture From Life’s Other Side (ABC)
Lamar turns out to be an unexpected ally for Rayna; Jolene tries to help when she sees Juliette struggling; Will and Avery each get a shot to shine with bigger stars.

Aaron Carter and Nikki Flores
The Ritz Ybor
Tampa, FL

Paramore
Hammerstein Ballroom
New York, NY

R5
Hawthorne Theatre
Portland, OR

Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran
Toyota Center
Houston, TX

Tonight Alive
The Factory Theatre
Marricksville, NSW
Australia

The Idolator has a brand new behind-the-scenes video clip from Demi Lovato‘s Heart Attack music video shoot. Not only do you get to see how they captured many of the shots, but Demi explains the concept as well.

Check out Cody Simpson new music video for Pretty Brown Eyes on YouTube. I’m so ready for the summer!

Big Time Rush star Kendall Schmidt has announced the plans for a music career following his performance as Kendall Knight on the hit TV show. Kendall will be debuting his new group Heffron Drive; named after the street on which Kendall lived after moving to Los Angeles, CA from his birthplace of Wichita, KS. Next month the act will be heading out on an intimate European tour.

T2 Exclusive: I’ve been able to confirm that Midnight Red has signed with Capitol Records. Fans can look forward to an official announcement coming shortly as a joint-announcement/press release for their new single. I’ve heard it’s a fun summer pop song, and you’re gonna love it!

Jackson Guthy has been named as the opening act for the upcoming Summer Break Tour featuring Victoria Justice and Big Time Rush. The 17-year-old singer-songwriter made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this past Friday, performing his new single Everything You Do which is now available for download on his website, jacksonguthy.com.

Thumbs up! Hollywood Ending poses with fans before their show last night at The Plaza Live in Orlando, FL. Yes, that sign features the lyrics to their brand new single, You. Pick up your copy at iTunes!

Last weekend, YLA sang the National Anthem at the 2013 NCAA Gymnastics Championship held at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. Catch the replay on YouTube.

After Day 2 of the second round of Macy’s iHeart Radio contest, Kalin & Myles have moved up to the top of the chart. To cast your vote, visit Macys/iHeart.com/Macys.

Last weekend, the song I Could Be The One by Avicii vs. Nicky Romero received a 50 percent pick on the Radio Disney Music Mailbag.

The 4th annual California Music Industry Summit will take place on June 13-15 at Laney College in Oakland, CA. The intensive 3-day artist showcase and 2-day music business convention feature panels, workshops, and exhibits. Early Bird Pricing has been extended at the $99 / $50 for students special price until May 1, 2013! Learn more at showclix.com.

ABC Family has released a first-look poster for the fourth season of Pretty Little Liars, premiering June 11th at 7pm CST.

Madonna, Material Girl and Macy’s are offering consumers the ultimate insider experience with the unveiling of a thrilling one day pop-up fashion exhibit, Madonna’s Fashion Evolution at Macy’s in Century City, CA. Tomorrow, from 6-8pm, several of Madonna’s most iconic fashion items will be on display for fans to get a firsthand view of the evolution of Madonna’s fashion. The exhibit will take place surrounded by the hugely successful fashion forward Material Girl line that Madonna created exclusively for Macy’s with her daughter, Lola.

7pm CST – American Idol: Finalists Compete (FOX)
The finalists perform for the judges.

7pm CST – Batman Begins (ABC Family)
Following the death of his parents, young heir Bruce Wayne becomes a masked avenger who fights the forces of evil in Gotham City.

8pm CST – Bucket & Skinners Epic Adventures: Epic Cupids (Teen Nick)
Bucket and Skinner want to make their gym teacher happy again by fixing her up on a date.

Carrie Underwood
Freeman Coliseum
San Antonio, TX

Ellie Goulding and Charli XCX
WUK
Vienna, Austria

Paramore
Bayou Music Theatre
Houston, TX

R5 and Hollywood Ending
Rams Head Live
Baltimore, MD

Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran
Quicken Loans Arena
Cleveland, OH