Ke$ha

Ke$ha is known for many things: crazy eye-liner, unique outfits, decent dance moves.

But a smooth, catchy voice isn't exactly one of them, which is what makes the following cover so unexpected.

As part of a compilation CD in honor of Amnesty International's 50th anniversary - titled "Chimes of Freedom" - 76 artists have gathered to sing their own take on Bob Dylan classics. Among them are Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Adele, Maroon 5... and Ke$ha. Listen and react to her slowed-down version of "Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” now:

Ke$ha - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right

Two of music's more colorful characters are teaming up for a duet.

Ke$ha and Alice Cooper have come together for "What Baby Wants," a collaboration that will be featured on the latter's September 13 release, "Welcome 2 My Nightmares." What does it sound like? We're so glad you asked!

Listen to excerpts from the track now and sound off: What do you think?

Alice Cooper (Featuring Ke$ha) - What Baby Wants

Who knew Ke$ha has this in her? Or, to be more specific, on her?

The eccentric singer Tweeted a few photos yesterday of her recent shoot with Terry Richardson - and there was nary an ounce of glitter or makeup to be found on her face. It's a side of the artist fans rarely see.

Compare her typical look with this natural one below and choose your favorite.

Ke$ha was nominated for six Billboard Music Awards last night.

Alas, she won none of them.

Still, the artist made an impression on viewers, performing her new single "Blow." What do you think of the song and the performance? Watch her on stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas now:

Ke$ha - "Blow" (Live)

Pop phenomenon Ke$ha wants to skinny dip with Britney Spears.

Sounds awesome, save for the part about Ke$ha being there.

That topic came up when the dollar-signed singer was asked how she would like to celebrate the success of her chart-topping "Blow" and "Till the World Ends," Spears' latest single that Ke$ha actually wrote. "Skinny dipping," she said.

"Either her place or my place, it doesn't matter."

She recently put in an underwater stereo in her pool in Nashville, too. Convenient.

Who would you rather skinny dip with?

Ke$ha kicks off a U.S. tour on April 1 in Pennsylvania.

But the artist has been forced to cancel the subsequent Japanese leg of these concerts due to the natural disaster in the region that has claimed so many homes and lives.

In a statement, the singer said:

"My heart is with Japan right now through this disaster and these hardships. I genuinely don't think right now would be appropriate timing for me to perform in Japan given the content and the spirit of my show, which is all about feeling exuberant, rowdy, and wild.

"I plan to bring my party there and to that part of the world when we are all ready to dance and Get $leazy together again. In the meantime I am going to do everything I can to help relief efforts and I encourage everyone in the world to do the same."

In related music news, Rihanna, Justin Bieber and others will soon release a joint album whose proceeds all benefit the Japanese Red Cross.

Ke$ha attended a Rihanna concert in Melbourne this week... but witnesses say she wasn't exactly singing along to "S&M" or any other hit singles.

The eccentric singer was spotted in the front row of the event, "all over" Scottish artist Calvin Harris, according to onlookers. One told The Melbourne Herald Sun:

"They were getting right into it. They were practically fornicating."

The burgeoning couple left the show early together, sources say, as "they were all over each other and didn't care who was watching. Ke$ha is a bit of an animal, but Calvin reckons he can handle her."

His subesquent Tweet the next day implied as much: "2nd Melbourne show with Rihanna went great! Lots of people in town for Future festival too so was a fun night!"

[Photos: Fame, WENN.com]

March 1 marks the birthday of two musical icons for the 21st century.

We've already wished the very best to Justin Bieber, who turns 17 today. Now, we're here to do the same for Ke$ha, a woman who put the dollar sign back into first names and who put James Van Der Beek in her latest music video.

Not gifted with best singing voice on the planet, Ke$ha still knows how to entertain. Watch her rock out in Chicago below and send in happy birthday wishes to this star right now. If you're looking for a present, we hear she likes Jack Daniels and glitter...

Ke$ha in Chicago

Ke$ha has outdone herself this time.

No, the eccentric artist isn't wearing a crazy outfit or donning excessive face paint in the music video for "Blow." But she is hilariously interacting with former Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek.

“Well, well, well... if it isn’t James Van Der Douche,” Ke$ha says about halfway through. Responds the actor:“I don’t appreciate you slander-beeking my name, Ke-dollar sign-ha."

It makes very little sense, but don't worry: according to a disclaimer, “no mythological creatures were harmed in the making of this video."

Ke$ha - Blow (Official Music Video)

On March 22, Ke$ha commands you to dance.

The eccentric artist will release a new album on that date, titled "I Am The Dance Commander + I Command You To Dance: The Remix Album." Below, we've listed the tracks that will be included on the CD...

1. Blow (Cirkut Remix)
2. The Sleazy (feat. Andre 3000) [Remix]
3. TiK Tok (Untold Remix)
4. Fuck Him He’s A DJ
5. Animal (Switch Remix)
6. our Love Is My Drug (Dave Aude Club Remix)
7. We R Who We R (Fred Falke Club Remix)
8. Take It Off (Billboard Remix)
9. TiK Tok (Chuck Buckett’s Veruca Salt Remix)
10. Blah Blah Blah (feat. 3OH!3) [DJ Skeet Skeet Radio Remix]