Nick Jonas Says Joe's New Album Is "Amazing"

And this opinion is no way based on the fact that he is his brother. Nope. A totally unbiased perspective here.

In a recent interview, Nick Jonas described his brother, Joe Jonas', upcoming solo album as "different" sounding than the stuff they used to do as a band, but equally as "amazing." He explained:

"Joe's record's really coming together nicely. It's a really quality record. I listened to it in the car, and I was just loving it."

That's nice to hear. We're glad to know you guys still support each other while you're all doing other things. Joe is making an album. Nick is making an album. And Kevin…um, we think he might be making dinner reservations for him and his wife at whatever restaurant his wifey chooses. That sounds like just as much fun as recording an album.

Right?

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Daniel Radcliffe: 'How to Succeed' Album Cover!

Check out the cover art for the How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying album, featuring the Broadway play’s star Daniel Radcliffe!

The CD, which was recorded by the cast and orchestra on April 11 at NYC’s Manhattan Center, will be available June 7.

Daniel currently stars in the Broadway production as J. Pierrepont Finch, a window washer who sets out to climb the corporate ladder.

Late last month, the 21-year-old British actor hit the stage during its opening night at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

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Darren Criss: Solo Album in the Works!

Darren Criss wears his Warblers uniform on the cover of Billboard magazine’s latest issue, on newsstands Monday (April 18).

Here’s what the 24-year-old Glee actor and singer had to share:

On why he got into musical theater: “For me, it was Disney. I remember seeing people’s reaction to Aladdin and thinking, ‘Oh, man, I want to be a genie when I grow up!’ Robin Williams is a pretty big character in San Francisco. I was like, ‘I want to do whatever that guy does. What does he do, Mom? He’s an actor? OK, I want to do that.’”

On the possibility of recording a solo album with Sony: “We’re working on it - we’re really excited and it’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. I’m so thrilled that it’s something that can happen because of Glee, and like the Warblers album I hope I can do it justice and make it something that people can really enjoy.”

On getting prepared for the Glee tour: A year ago, I was so psyched that my first show in L.A. was at the Troubadour. Talk about so much for baby steps. It’s like, ‘Wait - Staples Center, are you kidding me?’ I was happy to drive around in a beat-up, crappy old van with my bandmates and just go to small clubs around the country.”

For more from Darren, visit Billboard.com!

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Lady Gaga: 'Born This Way' Album Cover Revealed!

Lady Gaga has released the cover art for her upcoming album Born This Way!

The 25-year-old singer tweeted saying, “Attention Little Monsters BIG NEWS; I will unveil the Born This Way album cover at 1am EST tonight. PUT YOUR PAWS UP! #BTWcover.”

The cover art was shot by photographer Nick Knight and the Haus of Gaga.

Earlier in the day, Lady Gaga released her second single “Judas” on iTunes. The song has since catapulted to the number one spot on the chart!

Born This Way hits stores on May 23.

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Voice on Michael Jackson album far from finished (Reuters)

Reuters - Recordings of Michael Jackson's voice on a new album being released this week were far from the finished article and required considerable digital enhancement, according to one of its main producers.