Written as an inspirational song to deal with his diagnosis of Osteosarcoma a rare form of bone cancer, “Clouds” became something of a viral sensation as others afflicted with terminal illnesses adopted the tune as their own anthem of hope.

Generating more than 5 million views and counting, the song generated a star-studded tribute video, which featuring a cavalcade of celebrities including musicians the Lumineers, Jason Derulo, Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz all singing “Clouds” (the tribute video has generated more than 2 million hits to date).

According to Billboard, indicators reveal that the song is on pace to make a strong debut on next week’s Hot 100 chart, with the potential of cracking the Top 20. While “Clouds” has only received minimal radio play, sales, downloads and Youtube views are strong enough for the song to make a substantial chart impression.

The track was released on nonprofit record label Rock the Cause, with all proceeds going to the Children’s Cancer Research Fund in Sobiech’s name.

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It’s no secret that the 20-year-old loves the ’80s. In her latest music video, sponsored by Urban Outfitters, Charli leisurely strolls through a famous London night club checking out her friends, dancing to her new tune, “Take My Hand.”

Director and fellow Brit Ryan Andrews opted to let Charli repeat some of her teenage days as a club kid by following her through the London’s infamous Elephant and Castle club and capturing her real reactions, “Kind of like if you were watching the film Kids,” said Andrews to Urban Outfitters.

According to Charli, older videos from The Prodigy served as inspiration. But contrary to first glance, the video is not a repeat of her “What I Like” ultra-sexy slumber party. “It is really stripped back, and quite real as if you were in a normal dirty club with your friends,” explained Andrews.

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According to The Wrap, the Idol finalist turned Oscar and Grammy winner is in talks to return to the show as a judge for season 13, but her reps have yet to confirm. Hudson was a finalist in season three, finishing in seventh place, and recently appeared on stage with current Idol winner Candice Glover during last week’s season finale.

Vulture first reported that JHud was offered a judging spot in the show’s plan to rework the entire judging panel with Idol alumni.  Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken are also said to be in the running, though nothing has been confirmed by the network.

“The show’s producers feel they’ve lost their core audience,” an insider told The Wrap. “And they want to bring back former contestants in order to tell their core audience, ‘We love you.’ They know they’ve made some major mistakes over the past few seasons and they want to make it right with their fans.”

Fox Entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly told reporters last week that “everything is on the table” for the next season of the long running competition show, and will likely return to the three judge panel it started with in 2002.

The rumored facelift to the show comes after the remaining original judge Randy Jackson announced he’ll be leaving the show earlier this month. Though, the status on whether new judges Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Mariah Carey will be returning next season is still up in the air.

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1. What do you have already? What is it that you own at home already? Do you really need to go and purchase essentials? Chances are you already have a great festive table cloth, napkins left over from another party you threw or you have some decorations that can translate into a great Memorial Day celebration! Before you hit the stores, check and see what you have already!

2. Visit your local discount shops. When it comes to throwing a great party, “dollar stores” are great places to begin your shopping. Table cloths, plastic utensils, decorations and even certain foods can only cost you a dollar each! Also, check with retailers for sales on decorations that you can use again, again and again!

3. Pot-Luck Please!
There is no need to prepare all of the food yourself. Have friends bring their award-winning dishes to the party. From desserts to delicious dips and chips, to great main dishes such as ribs and chicken, you have the opportunity to create more fun when everyone participates in the culinary creations!

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4. Classic games and fun! Memorial Day gatherings are all about having fun and sometimes that fun comes in the form of games. Have classic board games on hand for guests or even a few decks of cards. Get some of the latest DVDs or ask friends to bring theirs so that great movie can be played while everyone is enjoying delicious eats and treats!

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“I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness,” Carrie said in a press statement. “With the help of my fans who attended my concerts over the past year, we can offer the Red Cross a little extra help in comforting those affected by the recent tornadoes.”

The contribution plan was established when the Blown Away Tour launched last year, where one dollar from every ticket would go to Red Cross disaster relief.

And thanks to all who came to a show during this entire tour! I hope you all feel great about the Red Cross contribution that WE made today!

— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 24, 2013

Oklahoma may be Carrie’s home state, but this isn’t a case of playing favorites. Last year, for instance, she donated proceeds from a show in Atlantic City, N.J. to aid victims of Superstorm Sandy. “You have been through so much and still rocked the house!” she wrote at the time.

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Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century, the day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service. Many of us honor those who are still living with love and special fortitude as we celebrate all that they sacrificed.

This Memorial Day, strike up the grill, get the pool gear handy and begin the unofficial start to your summer… and perhaps you can take the time to say “Thank You” to those men and women who took it upon themselves to fight and preserve the freedoms we enjoy and relish.

Thank you to you, our heroes for your bravery, courage and love for this country. We love you and truly appreciate you and all that you sacrificed.

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“It was nerve-wracking,” Sandé told Radio.com the day after she took the stage. “But I was so excited to be there and to be able to play such an incredible song in front of the person who created it. I mean those nights don’t come around too often.” the Library of Congress.

It was hard to imagine that only a few days before the performance, which will air May 28 on PBS, Sandé was holed up in a little studio in Brooklyn practicing King’s hit, “You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman).” Sandé admitted though that a lot of the rehearsal time was spent gearing up to meet the President. the Library of Congress.

“I think coming from the U.K. it feels like an even more distant dream to be in America meeting the President,” she said. “It was a massive deal and you know, the circumstance was amazing. I’m such a massive Carole King fan, and she’s inspired me as a writer so to be there to honor to celebrate her success.”

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Posted on Tuesday (May 21), O’Brien prefaced his video response to Swift’s “22″ by saying, “Taylor Swift is great. She’s very popular and talented but I know what it’s like to be 22.” He went on to say her video isn’t an “accurate representation of what it’s like to be 22.”

“When you’re 22 you’re not living in that apartment. You’re living in a really crappy $380 apartment in the Mid-Wilshire district in Los Angeles,” he said. “I didn’t see any Ramen Noodles in that video ’cause that’s all you’re eating when you’re 22.”

O’Brien went on to vent about what life as a 22-year-old was like for him.

“I didn’t see her having bad skin or being way, way too skinny,” he said. “When you’re 22 you don’t even go outside. There’s nowhere to go, there’s no one to talk to. You don’t have a girlfriend. People are like, ‘What are you, 6’4 and you have orange hair. What kind of name is Conan?’ You’re a freak so no one talks to you.”

Conan isn’t the first to react to Swift’s video. Fuse posted a parody of Swift’s “22″ with a slightly different approach. 

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