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John Legend has been called many things over his career: talented, hard-working, successful.

But this is a new one: A New Jersey songwriter named Anthony Stokes claims the musician is a hack.

John Legend - Maxine's Interlude

According to court documents filed this week, Stokes says he gave Legend a demo tape in 2004 at the University of North Carolina. He never heard back from the famous singer... but then heard Legend's "Maxine's Interlude" and and believes it was based on Stokes' track, "Where Are You Now?"

Stokes is demanding damages from Legend and attempting to block sales of "Maxine's Interlude."

We've posted Legend's single above and you can listen to Stokes croon his song HERE. Think Stokes has a case?

Beyonce gets married, and gets sexy, in her latest music video.

While belting out "Best Thing I Never Had," off the new album "4," the artist acts out a wedding, replete with ceremony and outdoor reception. She also dons some hot lingerie. See for yourself:

Beyonce - Best Thing I Never Had (Official Video)

The CD, meanwhile, isn't faring too poorly: it hit the top of the charts in America, France, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, and Great Britain last week, making Beyonce the third singer ever to have her first four studio albums debut at number-one.

Distraught, but given no other option, Taylor Swift has been forced to cancel a few upcoming shows on her Speak Now World Tour.

The singer has been diagnosed with bronchitis and advised by her doctor to take it easy. As a result, she won't be performing in Charlotte this Friday, or over the weekend in Atlanta.

Taylor Swift - Dear John (Live)

"It breaks my heart to miss out on this weekend's shows with my friends in Charlotte and Atlanta," Taylor said yesterday. "I would never cancel if I thought I was physically able to perform these shows. I am so sorry to the fans, but I look forward to seeing you when we come back through your towns, which we will do."

The Charlotte concert has been rescheduled for November 16, while the Atlanta shows will be moved to October 1 and 2. Look for Swift to resume her regular schedule July 14 in Montreal.

We're just a couple months away from a new Kelly Clarkson album.

But you're mere moments away from listening to the first single off this CD.

The track is titled "Let Me Down" and we're not really sure if it fits into the way Kelly described the sound of the upcoming album. She recently said it was influenced by Prince, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow and Radiohead and "there’s a little bit of a country vibe/influence." Can you hear that below?

Keenan Cahill is at it again.

The Illinois teen, who has made a name for himself by recruiting celebrities to lip sync with him online to a number of pop hits, appears in a new video alongside Glee cast members Harry Shum Jr., Dianna Agron, Darren Criss and Jenna Ushkowitz.

Watch below, as Cahill - who is affected by Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome - and this all-star squad dance around to Katy Perry's “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.).”

Keenan Cahill & Glee Cast - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.).

Other stars that have teamed with Chaill include 50 Cent, David Guetta, Pauly D, Brian Wilson and Cody Ross.

An official member of Interscope Records, Pia Toscano will soon release her debut single.

Titled "This Time," the track will drop on on July 12, just in time for American Idol Live!, which kicks off a few days earlier and runs until September 10. Look for Pia to belt out this new track while joined on tour by Scotty McCreery and company.

"I am thrilled to be joining the Interscope and 19 Recordings family," Toscano said in a statement yesterday. "[Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman] Jimmy Iovine was an amazing mentor during my time on Idol and I'm looking forward to working with him and everyone at Interscope Records and 19 Recordings. This is a dream come true."

Look for Pia's debut single to be an acoustic guitar-and beat-driven tune. It was written by Esther Dean, who also penned Rihanna's "Rude Boy" and "What's My Name."

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Jon Huertas has an expansive, eclectic resume: actor (he stars as Detective Esposito on Castle), former member of the U.S. Air Force Special Ops, singer... sex tape star?

Not really.

In preparation for his upcoming album, Huertas pretended that he went all Kim Kardashian over Twitter this weekend, teasing a hot feature between himself and a female. Turns out, it's just the video for the single "Sex is the Word." Check it out here:

Jon Huertas Music Video

Why promote the video in such a manner? Explained Huertas to Pop Eater:

"Because my album is called 'Sex Tape,' and every one of my songs has its roots in sex in some way, I decided that it would be smarter to have the video be a little bit more about sex."

And it surely is. Try not to drool all over your keyboards when watching it, ladies.

Beyonce didn't merely perform a couple tracks at last night's Macy's Fourth of July Spectacular.

She did so in front of the Statue of Liberty, honoring our nation from one of its most iconic spots and belting out versions of "God Bless the USA" and "Best I Never Had."

Check out Josh Groban leading the patriotic charge during A Capitol Fourth in D.C. and then watch Beyonce break out her big voice in New York City here:

Beyonce - God Bless the USA

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Josh Groban took to the stage in Washington, D.C. last night and honored America with a handful of moving performances.

Taking place on the lawn of the White House and hosted by Jimmy Smits, the event featured Groban, Jordin Sparks, Matthew Morrison, Steve Martin and more. It concluded with a fireworks display.

Sit back and enjoy Groban's deep, melodic voice in the trio of videos from A Capitol Fourth now:

Josh Groban - Smile (Live)

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Joe Jonas played an acoustic set in Los Angeles yesterday, and the crowd when gaga for the singer. In return, he went Gaga for his fans!

In promotion of his upcoming solo album, Jonas helped open a new Microsoft store at the Westfield Century City with a live set of music. He did so by covering "Edge of Glory," a rendition that earned Joe the following Tweet from the Lady herself:

Swoon! Nick Jonas singing The Edge of Glory. On my way to press conference in Taichung, listening to it. So dreamy! X

Joe Jonas - Edge of Glory (Live)

Jonas also delivered a version of "See No More," the first single off his September 6 release. Check it out below.

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