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Taylor Swift covers the December issue of Harper’s Bazzar.  Taylor admits her favorite part about these magazine shoots is getting to see her transformation.

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There may be a feud between new American Idol judges, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey…but Nicki has nothing for love for fellow judge – Keith Urban.  In a recent interview, Nicki described Keith as the perfect man.  She calls him handsome, sweet and adds that he’s very respectful of his wife.  We all knew that, right?!?!?!   The new season of Idol premieres in January.

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Carrie Underwood did her part for Hurricane Sandy victims this past weekend.  During her Blown Away tour stop in Atlantic City, New Jersey -  she told the crowd she was donating all of the proceeds to Hurricane Relief.

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Hayden Panettiere is making her mark in the music world as her alter ego, Juliette Barnes, the character she plays on the hit ABC show, Nashville.  Hayden’s song “Telescope” debuted at #47 on the Billboard chart this week.   Nashville airs Wednesday’s at 9 PM.

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Taylor Swift will be in Los Angeles this weekend for the American Music Awards. She's up for Favorite Female Country Artist.  She's also performing.  Catch the American Music Awards Sunday at 7 PM on ABC.