While things are heating up in the Republican Party’s primary season, First Lady Michelle Obama paid a visit to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” last night (January 31). Mrs

The Christian Science Monitor - The Occupy Wall Street movement, which cut its teeth last fall by occupying streets and parks across the country, is moving into a new phase as it gears up for spring: occupying homes.

Continuing to become a common household name, Florence + The Machine just released their music video for the song “Lover to Lover.” The English indie pop band unveiled their latest creation with lead singer Florence Welch belting out the catchy tune while her band-mates accompanied her vocals with just a harp, guitar and keyboard.

She’s always been good to her loyal followers, and this morning (January 26) Taylor Swift was spotted showing some love to her fans in London, England. The “Speak Now” singer posed for some pictures as she made her way out of her hotel and headed off to the airport. The travels come as Miss Swift is rejoicing the news that she’s been nominated for an impressive three trophies at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Each and every year, the popular genre honors its best and brightest stars, and the esteemed nominees for the 47th Academy of Country Music Awards were officially named on Thursday (January 26). Leading the pack is regular fan favorite Kenny Chesney , who racked up a staggering nine bids at ACM glory including a chance at the top prize of Entertainer of the Year

She just keeps pumping out great music, and Carrie Underwood is excited about the release of her new single “Good Girl.” The “Jesus, Take The Wheel” songstress posted a video on YouTube yesterday (January 25) much to the delight of her fans.

We’re two weeks away from music’s biggest night, and Taylor Swift and LL Cool J were busy working on promos for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday (January 22). In a photo handout provided by CBS, the country darling and this year’s GRAMMY Awards host were both dressed up in black ensembles as they stood alongside a giant replica of the show’s gramophone trophy.

While much of the country deals with wet, wintry weather, Whitney Port was spotted enjoying a warm, sunny weekend in Miami, Florida on Sunday (January 22). The former “Hills” hottie tossed on a white strapless bikini as she soaked up the rays while lounging poolside with a new beau, with the pair later seen exiting their hotel and hopping into a taxi cab. The sunshine state sighting comes just days after Whitney announced on her Celebuzz website that she recently had the opportunity to make an appearance on the daytime game show “The Price Is Right”

Reuters - China’s 2012 economic outlook has dimmed because of weakening export demand and a faltering housing market, and its central bank will probably try to spur more bank lending to prevent a steeper slump, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.

Reuters - About one million American homeowners would get writedowns in the size of their mortgages under a proposed deal with banks over shady foreclosure practices, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan said on Wednesday.