Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and One Direction are all up for awards at a new prizegiving which honors the biggest stars of social networking.
The inaugural Social Star Awards will focus on the celebrities who are making waves on the web, connecting with millions of fans around the world through the likes of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
Bieber, Perry, Psy and Rihanna, who all boast huge…

Soul icon Aretha Franklin has axed two upcoming concerts to undergo treatment for another mystery condition.
The Respect hitmaker was due to perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Illinois next Monday and hit the stage at the Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Connecticut on 26 May, but both dates have been cancelled on the advice of doctors.
Details about Franklin’s medical issue have not been…

Selena Gomez’s mom had a double reason to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday – she is expecting a baby.
The 20-year-old star shared the news with fans over the weekend by posting a photo of herself cradling mom Mandy Teefey’s bulging belly in celebration of the holiday.
In the accompanying caption, she wrote, “Hope all the amazing moms had a great day! I have the best…

Jermaine Jackson has taken aim at Wade Robson over allegations his late brother Michael molested the choreographer when he was a child, branding the dancer’s claims “a big lie”.
Robson has asked a California judge to allow him to make a late creditor’s claim against Jackson’s estate after alleging he was abused by the singer between the ages of seven and 14 at the superstar’s…

Pop star Justin Bieber marked Mother’s Day on Sunday by bringing his mom onstage during his show in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Baby hitmaker took to the stage at the city’s FNB Stadium and thrilled fans when he asked his mother, Pattie Mallette, to join him for his rendition of hit track One Less Lonely Girl.
Bieber shared a picture on Twitter.com of the pair embracing…

Katy Perry brought a little pop to The Rolling Stones’ show on Saturday night by joining them onstage in Las Vegas.
The Brown Sugar hitmakers continued their 50 & Counting anniversary tour by headlining at Sin City’s MGM Grand, and they thrilled fans with a special guest.
Perry performed a rendition of the Stones’ track Beast of Burden, from their 1978 album Some Girls, and she…