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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Kanye West and Jay-Z Get Beyoncé and Bruno Mars for 'Watch The Throne' Single "Lift Off"


If you thought "H.A.M" sucked and thought that Watch The Throne thing wasn't happening anymore, think again.

Kanye West and Jay-Z are preparing for "Lift Off," the first single from their highly anticipated long-awaited collaborative album, and have snatched up Beyoncé and Bruno Mars for the Jeff Bhasker-produced number impacting radio and your iTunes music library sooner than you think.

Yeah, that definitely explains the random trips to Paris.

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Nicki Minaj to Perform on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Nicki Minaj has a date with the stars. Young Money’s First Lady is headed to “Dancing With the Stars” to perform on next week’s show.

Fresh off wrapping the “I Am Still Music” tour with Lil Wayne in Canada on Friday night, the head Barb will take the stage to deliver her hit single “Moment 4 Life” on Tuesday’s results show alongside the professional dancers.

Nicki, who has been nominated for Best Collaboration Video for “Check It Out” at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan, will join Chris Brown and Jennifer Hudson as performers on this season of ABC’s hit show.

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Preview: Asher Roth feat. Akon - "Last Man Standing"

New Beyonce song soon?


Beyonce's label is looking to releasing "Till The End of Time" as the 1st single and release a 2nd single before the album in June.

This would mean "Run The World (Girls)" will be made a buzz single and will have short promotion. Still depending on airplay pickup.

No info on dates. Her team is wanting to start the album with full out promo for "...Girls" so they are watching sales patters...

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Red Café Enlists Lady Gaga for Debut Album



Red Café has spent the last few years heating up the streets with mixtape offerings, while his elusive debut studio album was put on pause several times after changing labels. But after smashing the Internet with his recent Above the Cloudz mixtape, the Bad Boy/Konvict Muzik spitter promises that his album is coming this summer – and he’s got a record that’ll make listeners go Gaga.

The Brooklyn native revealed that he’s recorded a coveted collabo with Lady Gaga for his untitled solo debut, with pop artisan RedOne handling production. “With Gaga, when she did her first album [The Fame], I was with her for her whole first album,” he told YRBMagazine.com. “This was at the time when it first happened, and Akon jumped in and we were working with RedOne.”

The duet, which was recorded two years ago, came as a result of the pair sharing studio space. “We were working in the same studio every day. She had the nighttime shift, I had the daytime,” he continued, explaining that he gleaned some advice from the eccentric pop star. “She even gave me tips. It’s great to watch her work. She’s really passionate about her stuff. The person you see now is different from that person.”

The album, formerly titled The Shakedown, is set to feature production from Ryan Leslie, Kane Beatz, Boi-1da and Reefa, who produced “Da Hottest in Da Hood.” While the LP has been waiting in the wings, Red says that the setbacks helped his artistry.

“I done change that album so many times. But I’m excited that I was able to grow without making a lot of those mistakes by putting out records that I probably wasn’t going to be proud of as a studio album,” he said. “I have some really good features on there, I’ve got some deep records. I kind of don’t want to say something that people are going to be like ‘Get outta here!’ But it’s a really, really good album. I have some great people on there. I don’t wanna give away too much, but you’re going to be surprised.”

Red Café’s debut is slated to hit stores at the end of the summer.

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Britney Spears Post - Meet & Greets, Dr. Luke, "Till the World Ends" remix, rehearsal, and platnium success

Britney Spears To Do Meet and Greets

Not many people in the world have had the chance to meet Britney Spears, but in just a few months, you can!

Sources exclusively tell JustJared.com that the 29-year-old pop princess asked to do meet and greets with all the fans who purchase the $1000 VIP Front Row Package to her Femme Fatale concert. SO EXCITING!

Brit’s concert is going to be amazing and her tour mates include rap impresario Nicki Minaj, Jessie and Toy Boys, and Nervo.

Don’t have the dough to cough up for the Front Row Package? We just revised our current Britney concert ticket contest to include a meet and greet.

You heard that right! The grand prize winner for the Just Jared/Britney contest will win a Britney meet and greet. Start tweeting now!

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New Christina Aguilera songs and demos leaks

"La Casa/Nasty" (Back to Basics era)

"You Lost Me" demo

Cee Lo & Nicki Minaj to Perform at Billboard Music Awards



A new lineup of chart-topping artists will take the stage when the Billboard Music Awards return next month.

Nominees Nicki Minaj and Pitbull, plus The Voice coach Cee Lo Green, will perform at the show, which airs live from Las Vegas on May 22 on ABC, the network confirms.

Previously announced performers include Jennifer Lopez, the Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna and Keith Urban, among others.

Hangover 2 star Ken Jeong will serve as host of the newly revived show, which returns after a five-year hiatus.

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LQ clip of what may be the new Kelly Clarkson single

Amy Lee Talks Evanescence's Comeback LP


The key word for goth-pop outfit Evanescence's long-awaited comeback album, due this fall, is a bit unexpected. It's not "angsty" or "ominous" or "heavy."

"The record is fun — and that's a totally new thing for us," singer Amy Lee, 29, tells SPIN. "When I listen to our old music I see that's where I was in my life at that time. This has been a long trip and parts have been hard. But it's about not taking everything so seriously this time."

New Music: Lupe Fiasco feat. Skylar Grey - "Words I Never Said"

Modest Mouse and Big Boi Working Together


Here's a combination nobody expected: According to his Twitter, OutKast rapper Big Boi is in the studio, working with Portland indie big dogs Modest Mouse. Go ahead, close your eyes. Think. Imagine how a Modest Mouse song with Big Boi on it will sound. You can't. It's impossible.

Details are scarce right now, but Big Boi sent a couple of Tweets out yesterday on the subject. First: "Me and @mouche1 [OutKast producer Chris Carmouche] in the studio workin with Modest Mouse on their new album Turnt up ! Shout out to Issac and the crew!" This probably doesn't mean that the new Modest Mouse album will be called Turnt Up, but we can't rule it out.

Then: "Been camped out in the Lab with Modest Mouse all week, workin on the new mouse LP, coolest cats ever. Long Live The Funk". This is almost certainly the first time anyone has ever said "long live the funk" about Modest Mouse. We'd like to think these guys all met at last year's Pitchfork Music Festival, but then again, maybe someone handed Big Boi a copy of The Lonesome Crowded West when he was touring behind ATLiens or something.

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Ja Rule Apologizes for Leading the Singing Rap Movement


Thirteen years after he broke onto the scene with his gruff, sing-song rap style on Jay-Z's 1998 hit 'Can I Get a...' and his own ubiquitous debut single 'Holla Holla' a year later, Ja Rule has finally apologized for making it "cool" for rappers to sing.

While his style may have paved the way for rival 50 Cent, who perfected the rap-singer chorus on his 2003 masterpiece 'Get Rich or Die Tryin',' Rule recently revealed to MTV that he's sorry for having lead the monotone singing charge before it was supplanted by T-Pain's equally questionable Auto-Tune takeover in 2005.

"I always admit it. I'm a shallow singer. I think that's what attracted people to what I was doing, because I made you feel like you too could do this," Ja Rule admitted. "I'm not blowing Luther Vandross notes over here! You could do what I'm doing."

The Queens MC went on to contend that his actual lack of ability opened the lane for the rest of hip-hop's questionable voices.

"I think that's what made it popular," he continued. "I think for the people, that's what made it popular, that they were able to sing along with it and they weren't intimidated by singing along to it because it was a guy that can't sing."

While most popular rappers today employ the sung hook that Rule made his signature on hits like 'I'm Real (Murder Remix)' with Jennifer Lopez, he said that he bears no ill-will towards artists like Kanye West, Drake and Diddy.

"Those are the biggest names in music," he explained, proudly. "Drake can sing, man."

"I'm sorry, by the way!" he laughed, ultimately revealing a sense of humor about his legacy in hip-hop, as he prepares to serve out a two-year prison sentence for attempted weapon possession in June. No hard feelings, pal.

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Studio session between Diggy Simmons & Bangladesh

All-Star tribute to THE RUNAWAYS coming in June


On June 7, Main Man Records will release TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT - A TRIBUTE TO THE QUEENS OF NOISE: THE RUNAWAYS. This mammoth 2-CD collection features 36 tracks clocking in at over two hours worth of music. In addition to boasting an impressive lineup of talent which includes KITTIE, THE DONNAS, THE DANDY WARHOLS, and members of the BEASTIE BOYS, a portion of the proceeds from the album will be donated to the American Institute For Cancer Research. Check out the official announcement, along with the full tracklisting below.


New Music: Hard-Fi - "Good for Nothing"

New Music: Calvin Harris feat. Kelis - "Bounce"

Music Video: Hayden Panettiere - "I Can Do It Alone"

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Rumored "Born This Way" tracklist


1. Marry The Night
2. Born This Way
3. Judas
4. Hair
5. You & I
6. Government Hooker
7. (Highway Unicorn) Road To Love
8. Bloody Mary
9. Electric Chapel
10. Heavy Metal Lovers
11. Americano
12. Scheiße
13. Bad Kids
14. Edge Of Glory
15. Living On The Radio
16. The Joint
17. Leather Jacket


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Adele tops UK album songwriters list


Adele has been named the top album and UK hit songwriter in the first quarter of 2011 due to the massive sales of her sophomore album.

The 'Rolling In The Deep' star has topped the chart for the top 20 album songwriter in the first quarter of the year, having co-written 10 out of 11 tracks on her multi-million selling album 21 and six out of 12 songs on her debut 19, which has also seen an increase in sales over the last few months.

Fellow 21 contributors have also placed highly on the list with Paul Epworth at three, Ryan Tedder at seven, Eg White at 12 and Fraser T Smith at 14, reports Music Week.

The Cure have also been helped by Adele with the inclusion of her cover version of their track 'Lovesong' on her album, which places them at joint seventh with Tedder.

The high sales of her first two records put her ahead of hit-making trio The Smeezingtons, who are placed at number two. The production team - including Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine - have had success in the first part of the year following contributions towards Mars's Doo-Wops and Hooligans and Cee Lo Green's The Lady Killer albums.

Adele also tops the UK Hit Songwriters list, with Jessica Cornish (Jessie J) coming in at number two for sales of her hit singles 'Do It Like A Dude' and 'Price Tag'. Patrick Okogwu (Tinie Tempah) is placed at number four following his wins at this year's BRIT awards and his launch in the US giving him a sales boost.

The Smeezingtons have managed to retain their top spot on the top 40 songwriters of quarter one list, having been overall winners for 2010. Hits including 'Grenade', 'Forget You' and Travie McCoy's 'Billionaire' helped them stay in pole position.

Adele is currently on course to top the UK album chart for a 13th week with 21, which passed the two million sales mark last week.

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RedOne: 'Aliens would love Lady GaGa'

RedOne has claimed that aliens would love Lady GaGa.

The 'Bad Romance' hitmaker admitted that he loves working with GaGa because of her unique ideas and her seemingly fearless attitude to make them work.

"I met GaGa before she had the deal. She was so open to trying new ideas. People from outer space would love GaGa," he told Vibe magazine.

"It was obvious to me that she'd have a global sound with her bridges and melodies – she writes great lyrical concepts and had a lot of drums, very rhythmic."

RedOne has recently been working on GaGa's sophomore album Born This Way, which is due to be released worldwide on May 23.

GaGa recently confirmed that she is to premiere the video for her latest RedOne-produced single 'Judas' during American Idol.

The 25-year-old singer has defended the religious content of the video by claiming that it's intended to be a celebration of faith.

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NKOTBSB performs on Dancing With the Stars


Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Girls Aloud For Olympics Opening Ceremony In 2012

After the news that Girls Aloud will reform next year to mark their tenth anniversary, reports are suggesting that they will open the London 2012 Olympic Games.

According to insiders the five girls; Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh and Sarah Harding have been asked to open the ceremony and are currently in negotiations.

A source said: “With the girls already planning to reform next year Olympic Officials are keen for them to open the games.

“They are the biggest British girl group in recent years and what better way for them to celebrate their tenth anniversary?”

Girls Aloud formed in 2002 on ‘Popstars: The Rivals’ and have had twenty top 10 singles, five studio albums and a Greatest Hits compilation.

It has already been rumoured that the Spice Girls would open the games on July 27th with Melanie C claiming it would be a “brilliant idea”.

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Preview: Jennifer Lopez feat. Lil Wayne - "I'm Into You" Music Video

Jessie J Wants To Duet With Rihanna


Jessie J has a special collaboration in mind - she wants to work with RiRi.

The singer-songwriter actually wrote her hit song Do It Like A Dude for the Bajan beauty but ended up recording it herself for her debut album Who You Are.

Now Jessie is hoping she can perform the track with Rihanna in the near future, as she revealed to Canada's New.Music.Live.

"I wanna ask her, I really wanna ask her if we can perform it together," explains the Price Tag singer. "Either on her tour or at V Festival or one of the big festivals. I definitely think that she would kill it.”

As for other dream collaborations, Jessie shared: "I'd definitely want to work with Aretha Franklin, Prince and Beyonce. I recently spoke with Jasmine Sullivan on the phone, I definitely want to get in the studio with her."

She continued: "I want to work with Willow Smith, I think she's incredible. It's a very humbling situation when an artist wants to work with you and you get the opportunity to work with them."

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Music Video: Stevie Nicks - "Secret Love"

New Music: Neon Hitch - "Silly Girl"


Neon Hitch - Silly Girl by NeonHitch

Blake Shelton's New Album Due July 12



Blake Shelton will release a new album on July 12 on Warner Bros. Nashville. The project, which has not yet been titled, will include Shelton's current single, "Honey Bee." Scott Hendricks produced the album. In 2010, Shelton released two Six Pak albums (with six tracks each) as well as a greatest hits compilation, Loaded: The Best of Blake Shelton. In related news, he will begin his role as a coach on NBC's The Voice on Tuesday (April 26) along with Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Maroon 5's Adam Levine. "There are so many things I'm excited to share with everyone this year," Shelton said. "I can't wait for people to hear the record. I have found some of the best songs of my career. I also think people will be surprised at all the talent they will see on The Voice. There were so many great vocalists who just blew me away, and it has been the coolest thing to be part of it all."

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Sunday, April 24, 2011

It's Official: Girls Aloud To Return In 2012 With Cheryl

Girls Aloud will reunite in 2012 to mark their 10th anniversary, their manager has confirmed.

Hilary Shaw said to expect the five-piece to perform together to mark the milestone. “Everybody wants them to make a comeback and it will be next year. Well, it is their 10th anniversary so there will be something,” she said.

But she added that fans shouldn’t expect a new studio album just yet, as Cheryl Cole is busy with her solo career and her rumoured X Factor USA slot.

As for the other girls, Nicola Roberts is readying a solo LP, Sarah Harding is concentrating on acting and Kimberley Walsh on TV presenting. Nadine Coyle’s album flopped when it was released late last year.

The Girls Aloud boss also insisted that all five members are still good friends, despite rumours of infighting. “The girls are still getting on great, they speak all the time, and that includes Cheryl and Nadine with the other girls,” Hilary told The People. “Cheryl is keen to get back with the girls and is planning something which could be a one-off or some gigs.”

Girls Aloud haven’t recorded together since 2008’s Out Of Control.

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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Album sampler for Jennifer Lopez's "Love?"

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Nicki Minaj Sophmore Album Annoucement in September

Nicki Minaj has kept her guest features to a minimum since the release of her platinum debut Pink Friday, but she’s got a timeline in place for its follow-up. The Harajuku Barbie explained that her Barbz will get an announcement regarding the sophomore effort by September, with the album set to drop within the next 12 months.

“You’ll get another album within 12 months,” she told KIIS FM’s JoJo. “You’ll get the announcement for the next album in—and I’m saying the announcement—that you’ll get the announcement in September. That’s all.”

But for now she’ll stay busy promoting her new single “Super Bass” and its video, set to arrive in the next week. Videos for “Did It On’em” and “Fly,” her collaboration with Rihanna, have also been shot.

After her “I Am Still Music” tour with Lil Wayne winds down this month, fans can catch her opening for Britney Spears on the “Femme Fatale” tour, kicking off on June 17. Stay tuned to MyPinkFriday.com for more information.

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Lady Gaga announces Judas music video "first week in May"

Anonymous singer The Weeknd drops stellar debut mixtape

The anonymous R&B singer The Weeknd recently released his 9-song debut, "House of Balloons" – a staggering mix of R&B, dubstep and indie/avant-garde samples. The mixtape sounds like Drake during his most wallowing moments, offering a dark and despairing insight into the world of drug consumption that, for all its sadness and futility, is also undeniably catchy, or perhaps addicting itself.

Opener "High for This" begins somewhat conventionally: hypnotic drum slugging and reverb-drowned vocals a la Drake. However, when The Weeknd implores, "Open your head," electronic fuzz and dubstep beats suddenly pulsate, awakening the song from its swoon. This weekend party has all the elements of contemporary mainstream rap—lots of drugs and girls—but even when The Weeknd sings the song's chorus, "Even though you don't roll / Trust me girl / You wanna be high for this," he is hardly glorifying this hedonism.

Rather, the song sounds chilling and desperate; being "High for This" is not just part of the party, it is a necessity.

"What You Need" follows, sounding most-appropriate for mainstream audiences; it is relatively short (around 3:30), has a lush, jangly beat and can be construed as a love-song: "He's what you want / I'm what you need." On an album focusing on drugs, however, the metaphor of addiction becomes quickly apparent, especially when The Weeknd sings, "I'm the drug in your veins."

Besides the shorter "What You Need," most of the songs on "House of Balloons" surpass the five-minute mark. The mixtape's highlight, "House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls," nears 7 minutes, beginning with fuzzy waves of electronic noise and a psychedelic sample from Siouxsie and the Banshees, which revels in its drug-filled indulgence: "This is a happy house / We're happy here in the happy house / This is fun, fun, fun, fun..."

The song unwinds midway into the sludgy beat of "Glass Table Girls," capturing the dingy atmosphere of a cocaine-filled after-party: "We could test out the tables / We got some brand new tables / All glass and it's four feet wide / But it's enough to get us ten feet high." The Weeknd alters his normally echoing and despondent vocals with aggressive and confrontational near-whispering, evoking tension and a sense of looming danger.

"House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls" captures the ethos of the perpetually high hip-hop and rap scene, and it is therefore not just one of the better songs released this year but also one of the most culturally and historically significant.

"The Morning" appropriately follows: the slowed down, reflective hangover, where the leftover "codeine cups paint a picture so vivid" of the night before. Other highlights include "The Party & The After Party," which artfully samples indie-darlings Beach House, and "Wicked Games," an achingly melancholic confessional of false-love and, you guessed it, drug use.

Much like Elliott Smith's posthumous "From a Basement on a Hill," a haunting collection of songs about drug-addiction and dying recorded when Smith essentially was a walking corpse, "House of Balloons" sounds frighteningly earnest—the harrowing words from a moribund singer. If true art is suffering, "House of Balloons" is a ghastly masterpiece.

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Friday, April 22, 2011

Remix: Britney Spears feat. Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha - "Till the World Ends"















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Beyoncé and Rihanna to duet?

Beyoncé has reportedly recorded a duet with Rihanna for her new album.

The 'Single Ladies' diva is currently preparing her fourth solo album, which is due for release in June, and is said to have included a collaboration with Roc Nation star Rihanna.

"Rihanna has wanted to work with Beyoncé for some time now and, after talking about a duet at this year's Grammys, they have finally managed to set aside some time to record together," an insider has revealed, reports M is for Music.

"The song will feature on Beyoncé's album and will be a number one smash hit for sure."

Beyoncé recently shot her new music video in Mojave desert for her upcoming single 'Girls (Who Run The World)', which leaked online yesterday.

The video for the single is claimed to be one of Beyoncé's biggest to date.

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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Lady Gaga does "Born This Way" acapella

Beastie Boys film - "Fight For Your Right Revisited"



Cheryl Cole Wants RiRi, Minaj & Katy Perry Duets For US Album

Cheryl Cole is allegedly hoping to recruit a whole host of A-Listers to work with on collaborations for her debut US album.

According to M Is For Music, the Fight For This Love hitmaker is hoping to land duets with the likes of Rihanna, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj for her first American release, ahead of her stint as a judge on The X Factor USA.

Despite having two hit albums in the UK, Chezza is yet to release any music Stateside, with reports suggesting that her management are hoping to comply a new LP to help launch her solo career in the US.

The website states that Cole's American album will feature new material, as well as the best tracks from her two previous UK records, 3 Words and Messy Little Raindrops - with sources claiming they will be "revamped" to appeal to a US market.

An insider told M Is For Music: "Cheryl’s management want her to become the next big popstar in America and are working on securing some A-List names for the album."

They continued: “A Rihanna duet is a certainty and Will.I.Am is trying to convince Minaj to work on the LP too. Katy Perry has also been in talks with Cheryl about a duet as she is a big fan."

The mole also added that Chezza is "desperate" to work with Beyoncé and Britney Spears, but understands that these sort of collaborations would "take a long time to achieve."

It is thought the 27-year old's new album will also feature tracks with her pal, Black Eyed Peas frontman, Will.I.Am, as well as her duet, Yeah Yeah, with rapper Travie McCoy.

While Cheryl continues her quest for world domination, allegations have suggested that Girls Aloud are planning to reunite WITHOUT the Parachute hitmaker.

Heat magazine claims the rest of the girls - Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, Sarah Harding and Kimberley Walsh - are keen to reform the group, but Cheryl is said to be "too busy".

An insider told the publication: "The girls are very keen to reunite and start working on another album. Their main love is the band and they all feel ready to get back and start recording. But Cheryl can't commit to that right now."

"They're all very supportive of her, but they are concerned they could be left behind. They're also worried they might be hanging around forever if they wait for Cheryl.

They continued: "Obviously it's going to be very difficult without Cheryl. But they know they'll do well with another album and Cheryl could even join them for the tour next year if she's available."

The source added: "It makes sense and it doesn't mean that she's leave the band - she'd just be taking a break."

Girls Aloud without Chezza? Hmmm, we are not so sure...

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Nicola Robert's debut solo coming soon

Natasha Bedingfield announces summer tour

Bedingfield visits 29 cities in U.S. tour from June 5 – July 16 and launches new single “Weightless”

Special guests on the tour include singer-songwriter-actress Kate Voegeleand up and coming new artist Andy Grammer


Katy Perry adds new tour dates with Janelle Monáe

On April 18, American pop star Katy Perry announced a slew of new US dates for her California Dreams tour, featuring American R&B artist Janelle Monáe.

Perry launched her massive world tour in support of her hit album Teenage Dream on February 20 in Lisbon and is headed to Australia on April 28 for a string of shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, and Auckland.

Her North American tour kicks off in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 7, followed by 55 scheduled stops featuring a rotating group of openers, including Robyn, Janelle Monáe, and Marina & the Diamonds. DJ Skeet Skeet performs all dates. Perry just added eight new dates featuring the Grammy-nominated performer Monáe, with stops in San Antonio, New Orleans, and Tulsa.

Perry also recently added a show in Rio de Janeiro on September 23, where she'll appear alongside Rihanna at the 2011 Rock in Rio festival. Then she will tour Ireland and the UK, October 12 through November 8.

JoJo Announces New Single, Shot Video TODAY


JoJo announced in a series of tweets that she shot the music video for her new single, titled "The Other Chick" today. The song will act as the first single for her highly anticipated new album, "Jumping Trains," which is due later this year. E! was at the video shoot and tweeted a picture of JoJo on set, which is above.

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Cover/Parody of the Week: Weird Al Yankovic - "Perform This Way"

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

"Girls (Who Run the World" single cover and music video preview


M.I.A. Hits the Studio With Chris Brown

It's been a minute since M.I.A. has been on the scene, but according to a tweet from music producer Polow Da Don, the British rapper/singer is in the studio recording with Chris Brown.

"In the lab with the great @ChrisBrown THE LAB WIT THE GREAT @chrisbrown and the incredible @_M_I_A_ Thank you, Dear Lord!” Polow wrote. “I’ve waited on this moment my whole career!!!! It's happening. Magic is upon us. Let's go!!!!"

CB also confirmed the news with Team Breezy on his website, writing, "Was in the studio with the incredible M.I.A and Polow!! Amazing artist! Real talent."

M.I.A. is a rapper/singer of Sri-Lankan descent who crossed over into the mainstream with the monster single "Paper Planes" back in 2008. She rose to popularity within the hip hop community after a line from the song "Paper Planes" ("no one on the corner has swagger like us") was sampled and used for T.I.'s "Swagger Like Us" cut featuring Jay-Z, Lil' Wayne and Kanye West. She is currently in the studio; a date and title for the new project hasn't been announced.

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New LikeforLove Jennifer Lopez - "(What Is) LOVE?"

“(What Is) LOVE?”, the final song of Jennifer Lopez’s “LOVE?” iTunes countdown, is set to be released on iTunes next Tuesday! However, we have the opportunity to release the song to iTunes early!

Fans can go to LIKEforLOVE on Jennifer’s Facebook page to “like” “(What Is) LOVE?” and listen to a snippet now! When a certain number of “likes” are recorded, it will automatically be released to iTunes!

Fans previously unlocked the RedOne-produced banger, “Papi“, and JLo’s second single, “I’m Into You” feat Lil Wayne, several days early. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you buy “Papi” and “I’m Into You” on iTunes now!

To unlock “(What Is) LOVE?” and listen to a snippet, go to LIKEforLOVE now!

LOVE? hits stores on May 3!

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Bon Iver name new album and announce tracklisting

Bon Iver have announced that their June-bound new album will be self-titled and released its tracklisting.

The album will be released on June 21 in the US – see below for the tracklisting. Scroll down and click further below to hear a snippet of music from the record.

Each song on the album is named after or represents a place. Frontman Justin Vernon has said of album closer 'Beth/Rest', his favourite on the LP: "It's definitely the part where you pick up your joint and re-light it."


The tracklisting of 'Bon Iver' is:

'Perth'
'Minnesota, WI'
'Holocene'
'Towers'
'Michicant'
'Hinnom, TX'
'Wash.'
'Calgary'
'Lisbon, OH'
'Beth/Rest'

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Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga to feature on SNL season finale

News broke last night that Justin Timberlake would be hosting the May 21 season finale of "Saturday Night Live" -- which is all kinds of awesome. But PopWrap has just learned that the episode is about to get even more epic because Lady GaGa will be the musical guest!

With her new CD, "Born This Way," dropping two days later, the timing could not be any more perfect. Although if we're being honest, a new GaGa release sort of transcends promotion, no?

The last time she took to the "SNL" stage (as musical guest for Ryan Reynolds' Oct 2009 installment), GaGa not only delivered an amazing performance of "Love Game/Bad Romance," but starred in a funny sketch with Andy Samberg and an iconic one alongside Madonna!

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Vanessa Hudgens Puts Her Music Career on Hold

Stepping out in all her finest hippy chic attire, Vanessa Hudgens recently enjoyed the sights and sounds of Coachella with rumored new squeeze Josh Hutcherson.

And while the "Beastly" beauty was happy to listen to the many top acts taking the stage, don't expect her to be making any of her own anytime soon.

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New Music: Frankmusik feat. Far East Movement - "Do It In the AM"

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Album cover for Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV"

Girls Aloud to reunite without Cheryl Cole?

Girls Aloud are planning to reunite for a new album without Cheryl Cole, it has been claimed.

According to Heat, Nicola Roberts, Sarah Harding, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle have met up in the studio and are "really up" for a 2012 tour to mark their 10th anniversary.

An alleged source told the publication: "The girls are very keen to reunite and start working on another album. Their main love is the band and they all feel ready to get back and start recording. But Cheryl can't commit to that right now."

Cole has been linked to a judging role on The X Factor USA and is also continuing with her solo career after releasing 3 Words in 2009 and follow-up Messy Little Raindrops last year.

The source continued: "They're all very supportive of her, but they are concerned they could be left behind. They're also worried they might be hanging around forever if they wait for Cheryl.

"Obviously it's going to be very difficult without Cheryl, but they know they'll do well with another album and Cheryl could even join them for the tour next year if she's available. It makes sense and it doesn't mean that she'd leave the band - she'd just be taking a break."

Coyle released her own solo album Insatiable last year but the record peaked at number 47 in the charts and she split from her management in February.

Meanwhile, Roberts is reportedly poised to release her own debut solo album later this year after working with Metronomy frontman Joseph Mount. Harding has acted in several feature films.

Walsh has recorded a track with Aggro Santos and has also been tipped to replace Konnie Huq on The Xtra Factor.

Asked if the band could continue as a four-piece, X Factor judge Louis Walsh - who managed Girls Aloud at the start of their career - said: "Absolutely. Westlife became more successful without Brian McFadden, and the Spice Girls did it without Geri Halliwell."

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New HBO promos for Lady Gaga's Monster Ball special


Remix: Christina Aguilera - "Birds of Prey" (Reuben Wu Remix)

Off the scrapped Bionic & Remixed album.

Jessie J Didn't Want To Sound Like Britney Or Katy Perry

Jessie J collaborated with producer Dr. Luke on some songs for her debut album Who You Are, but was insistent she didn't want to sound like other artists he had worked with.

The producer has previously made hits for stars like Katy Perry and Britney Spears, but the Price Tag singer wanted her own sound.

"I remember first going in with Dr. Luke and it’s big pressure when you know you’re going in with someone that’s written huge hits for other female artists and you don’t want to sound like them," she explained to 3 News in New Zealand.

"I went in with him and (songwriter) Claude (Kelly) and said, ‘This is who I am. This is what I do.’ I remember being told like, you know Luke is kind of very intense, just take it slow. I kind of went in and was like, ‘What up! Like, hello!’

"I think he appreciated my kind of honesty," the Nobody's Perfect singer added. "I said, ‘I don’t want to sound like this, this, this and this', and we sat for hours and went through my iTunes and listened to like old Mary J. Blige and old Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston and Lauryn Hill and I said, ‘I kind of want to write tracks like that.’

"There’s a song on my album called Abracadabra which totally is very different to what kind of, I wouldn’t say what Luke does, but you know that big, pop Katy Perry, Britney, I forgotten her name... Ke$ha – that kind of sound."

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Monkees deny doubts over tour

Peter Tork, Mickey Dolenz and Davy Jones announced in February they are teaming up to hit the road again for the first time in 10 years.

A report in The Sun on Tuesday suggests the previously warring musicians are already struggling to get along during rehearsals for their upcoming shows and are communicating through a third party.

But a spokesman for the Daydream Believer hitmakers has denied the tour is under threat, adding: "The band members' requests for the tour are far from unusual. They are all very much looking forward to seeing all their fans again."

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Monday, April 18, 2011

New Music: David Guetta feat. Flo Rida and Nicki Minaj - "Where Dem Girls At?"

Music Video: Simple Plan - "Can't Keep My Hands Off You"

New Music: Beyoncé – ‘Girls (Who Run the World)’

Gaga Revs Up for Another Number 1 Debut

Lady Gaga's "Judas" was officially released last Friday and it's already poised to debut at the top of the singles charts this week, reports Billboard magazine.

The second single from Gaga's highly anticipated third album Born This Way leaked four days earlier than planned so Interscope Records, Gaga's label, rush-released the song to iTunes. Her previous single, the title cut from the new album, debuted at the top of the charts in 21 countries and became the fastest-selling single in the history of iTunes.

According to Billboard, "Judas" will need to sell more than 350,000 downloads "in less than two and-a-half days of sales in the week, in order to possibly debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Also playing a role in its initial Hot 100 ranking will be the radio audience impressions 'Judas' will garner through the end of the airplay tracking period which runs through Tuesday (April 19). A fast first week start at radio, similar to 'Born This Way' (78.6 million), would certainly help Gaga's No. 1 cause.

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Chris Brown’s ‘F.A.M.E’ Certified Gold

Just three weeks after Chris Brown’s comeback effort ‘F.A.M.E’ topped the Billboard 200, it has been announced that the album has been certified Gold.

The album, which has spawned chart smashes ‘Deuces’ and ‘Yeah 3x’, has officially shipped 500,000 copies according to the singer’s label, Jive.

A great feat given Brown’s prior circumstance (as well as the industry’s current sales climate). Yet, a feat made all the more impressive by the LP almost doubling its initial 270,000 opening week figures in such short space of time.

As at writing, ‘F.A.M.E’ sits at #6 on the Bilboard 200, while its latest single ‘She Ain’t You’ ascends on Urban radio.

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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Album cover for Lady Gaga's "Born This Way"

New Music: Jennifer Lopez - "Papi"

Nicola Roberts set for electro sound

WITH inspiration from outspoken rapping nutter M.I.A. and Swedish singer ROBYN, the new solo album from NICOLA ROBERTS is shaping up to be more edgy than bandmate CHERYL COLE's.

Producer JOE MOUNT from METRONOMY, whose decent new album The English Riviera is out this week, said: "We did two tracks together, one of them is a bit more electronic-sounding.

"She was really into Robyn and M.I.A.

"I was surprised but it's a good place for her to start."

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Rebecca Black Gets Her Own Billboard


It's Friday—the perfect day for Rebecca Black to make showbiz history. Yes, on this day, Friday April 15, 2011, the 14-year-old Internet phenomenon scored an achievement unparalleled even by her idol, Justin Bieber. The plucky eighth grader with the robotic voice can now gloat down upon the smog-enshrouded streets of Los Angeles, California from her very own billboard.

Yes, Rebecca Black has her own billboard. The giant advertisement was erected to commemorate the day Black's repetitive ditty, Friday, garnered 100+ million You Tube views; thereby surpassing not only Justin Bieber's Pray, but also Lady Gaga's Born This Way. Her friend, Ryan Seacrest, posted a picture on his Facebook page showing the viral video superstar posing in front of her latest triumph. You can scrutinize that photo here. Or, if you're a true blue—er—Black Friday fan, you can make a pilgrimage to the City of Angels and see said billboard personally. You can even lunch at the Subway on the corner and spend an entire afternoon gazing at the giant image of your idol.

Speaking of Black Friday, Rebecca Black's traveling road show tour will begin in just a few short months in Australia. So, if you're lucky enough to reside in the Land Down Under, be sure to get your tickets early.

And after the concert, you can party with your friends.

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Friday, April 15, 2011

New Music: Lady Gaga - "Judas"

Music Video: Britney Spears - "Till the World Ends" {Dance version}

Tracklisting: Lil Wayne - Tha Carter IV

Lil’ Wayne – Tha Carter IV (Tracklisting):

1. Tune This
2. Team Player – feat. Birdman
3. Fore Play
4. They Love Me – feat. Drake & Nicki Minaj
5. John (If I Die Today) – feat. Rick Ross
6. No Competition
7. Holy Grail (History) – feat. Kanye West
8. Carter Cash – feat. Jay-Z
9. 6 Foot 7 Foot – feat. Corey Gunz
10. Play My Game – feat. Tech N9ne
11. Anne – feat. Swizz Beatz
12. Street Life
13. Hard Talk – feat. Bon Iver & Game
14. Fall From Grace – feat. Eminem
15. Brain Dead – feat. Gucci Mane
16. No Trust
17. Maybe She Will – feat. Drake & Rick Ross
18. My Legacy

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Janet Jackson tour to be extended through the fall

Janet Jackson is currently on her sold-out “Number Ones” tour and, while the original plan was to only perform 35 dates, she’s planning on extending the tour through the fall.

“Number Ones: Up Close & Personal Tour,” Jackson’s largest ever world tour, has already seen her perform in Asia and North America. Jackson announced Monday that the tour is being expanded to even more cities worldwide.

Jackson was originally set to hit 35 cities in celebration of her 35 #1 hits, as compiled in her recent “Number Ones” release, but has since had to add more dates to fulfill demand. Some shows sold out as quickly as 10 minutes after tickets went on sale.

Jackson is finishing up her first North American leg of the tour and is still set to perform dates across Europe over the spring and summer, including stops in London, Paris and Monte Carlo. Another North American leg is set for the fall.

“When creating music or a tour, I draw from what is going on in my life and hope that the fans relate to it,” Jackson said. “I am excited to know that the fans are having a great time at my shows and are asking for more. Thanks for all the love and your input on where I should take the show next. I’ll see you soon!”

The additional cities and dates on Jackson’s tour have yet to be announced.

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Music Video: Jessie J - "Nobody's Perfect"

Music Video: Bruno Mars - "The Lazy Song"


New Music: Matthew Morrison and Gwyneth Paltrow - "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

Goldfrapp Start New Album

Goldfrapp's Will Gregory has told 6 Music that work is beginning on their new album.

Having just wrapped up his debut opera Piccard In Space, Gregory claimed the time was right to start work on the follow up to 2010's Head First.

"I am ready to do it now, to get back to Goldfrapp will be a very refreshing change, " he said.

He continued: "We have, as usual, lots of stuff in the bottom drawer which we rejected the first time round, but I expect we'll want to start a fresh this time round."

The electro duo, which includes Alison Goldfrapp formed in 1999 and are now 5 albums strong. With the music fluttering between the ambient and the euphoric, there are few clues as to how any of the songs will sound with Gregory revealing that "nothing has been planned".

"We have tried sitting down and writing lists and having coffee to talk about it, but usually we just mess about, it's good not to be too conscious about what you do," he said.

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Preview: New Bon Iver song

Untitled from Bon Iver on Vimeo.

Two minute snippet of Lady Gaga's "Judas"

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Rihanna, Eminem, Lady Gaga lead 2011 Billboard Awards nominees

Rihanna is having a pretty good year, between the handful of smash singles spawned by her fifth album, Loud (including the current hit “S&M,” which just got a remix featuring none other than Britney Spears), and her attendant tour this summer.

Now, she can add a whopping 18 nominations for the 2011 Billboard Music Awards to her ever-growing resumé.

The full list of nominees dropped today, and the Barbadian singer leads all artists with nods in most of the major categories, including Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top 100 Artist and Top R&B Artist. Former collaborator Eminem is just behind her with 16 noms, including half a dozen for their chart-topping tag-team effort “Love the Way You Lie.”

Lady Gaga will also have the chance to score up to twelve statuettes when the 2011 BMAs are handed out on Sunday, May 22 (8 P.M. EST on ABC). Other finalists include Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Drake and Ke$ha.

The full list of artist award nominations is after the jump, and for a complete list of all noms, head over to the awards’ official site.

Jennifer Lopez to debut music video on TODAY

Jennifer Lopez, "American Idol" judge and newly named People's Most Beautiful Woman, will premiere a new music video for "I'm Into You" on TODAY on Monday, May 2.

It's her second single off her upcoming album "Love?," which will drop in stores on May 3 from Island Def Jam Music Group.

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Unseen DJ Premier And Christina Aguilera "Back to Basics" Footage Released

In previously unseen footage from "Back To Basics" DJ Premier and Christina Aguilera explain their unlikely 2006 collaboration.

After decades of critical acclaim as a founding member of Gang Starr, some were surprised when DJ Premier joined the stable of producers contributing to Pop singer Christina Aguilera’s 2006 album, Back To Basics. Aguilera revealed that she sought Premier out after hearing the sample used on Notorious B.I.G.’s “Kick In The Door” in hopes of getting what she called “a throwback sound.”

Creative Control’s, Coodie & Chike—directors of Kanye West’s “Through The Wire” and Erykah Badu’s “Window Seat”—recently posted some behind the scenes footage on their Vimeo page. It’s fairly safe to assume most Hip Hop fans have never seen the recordings. But both Premo and Aguilera give an insight into their creative process.

“Ever since I was eight-years-old, I used to listen to these old records—Pearl Bailey, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn and Dinah Washington,” Aguilera explained. “I used to call them my fun music to sing. I was able to dive wholeheartedly back into those eras and come up with songs that were organic and authentic to the times. Other [songs] had throwback elements, but to the 20’s, 20’s and ‘40’s, but with kind of a modern day twist or edgy beat.”

For his part, DJ Premier is effusive in his praise of Aguilera calling her a “true artist.”

“A lot of you people that make records, we have to put you on Auto-tune because you can’t keep a note when it comes to making records,” Premier added. “You can’t hold a note live either. I’ve seen her do her thing, and it’s gonna be a crazy 2006 year for her.”

Premier was credited with producing and/or co-producing at least five tracks on the now-certified platinum album. The single “Ain’t No Other Man” was certified platinum, while two other singles and a live, tour-based DVD were certified gold.



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Lady Gaga to Perform Live at MTV VIDEO MUSIC AID JAPAN

MTV Japan announced today that global superstar Lady Gaga will perform live at the MTV VIDEO MUSIC AID JAPAN on Saturday, June 25.

Lady Gaga is the first performer to be announced for the MTV VIDEO MUSIC AID JAPAN, the tenth annual MTV Video Music Awards Japan (VMAJ) which is being staged as a live international music television event to benefit the Japanese Red Cross.

Hosted by Japanese pop sensation AKB48 and featuring live performances from international, regional and Japanese artists, the staging of MTV VIDEO MUSIC AID JAPAN will be the culmination of MTV Japan's MUSIC OF HOPE campaign, the channel's multiplatform response to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Designed to inspire and rally young people to contribute time or funds to recovery and rebuilding efforts, MUSIC OF HOPE will feature inspirational music videos, live performances, artist interviews, exclusive news and stories about artists and young people who have been impacted by the disaster.

MTV VIDEO MUSIC AID JAPAN will be broadcast live from Makuhari Messe on Saturday, June 25 to more than 30 million homes on MTV Japan, MTV Korea, MTV China and MTV Southeast Asia. A special one-hour version of MTV VIDEO MUSIC AID JAPAN will air on MTV channels worldwide to over 550 million homes as an installment of MTV's weekly live music series, MTV WORLD STAGE. Additional performers and celebrity attendees will be announced shortly.

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Preview: Jennifer Lopez - "Papi"

It's another Like For LOVE? campaign on Jennifer Lopez's facebook page! The last time she did this, fans were so excited they unlocked the future summer smash I'm Into You four days early! Do it again with the fantastically cheesy and guilty pleasure Papi!

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Nicki Minaj Creating A ‘Bigger, Brighter & More Spectacular’ Show with Britney Spears

A day after making the official announcement that Nicki Minaj will be joining Britney Spears‘ North American Summer tour, Nicki called Ryan Seacrest to fill us in on what to expect in the highly-anticipated show.

“I’m calling to let everyone know how thrilled I am — how honored I am to be going on the road with the iconic miss Britney Spears this Summer,” said Nicki in an exclusive voicemail left for “On Air with Ryan Seacrest.” “I just know that when the Femme Fatales and The Barbs get together we’re going to kick major ass.”

She continued, “I’m looking forward to creating a new, a bigger, a brighter, a more spectacular show, and I’m just really, really excited to make history with Britney.”

Tuesday after the announcement, Nicki tweeted to Britney, “let’s keep the “other thing” a secret for now.” What the secret is, no one knows but as we get closer to the opening date of the concert in Sacramento, CA, keep listening to “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” as he gets more info from Britney and Nicki.

Listen to Nicki’s entire voicemail below and click here to get Femme Fatale tour dates and ticket information!



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My Chemical Romance debuts 'Sing It For Japan'

Glee to cover Rebecca Black's "Friday"

Gagavision No. 42

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Beyoncé – "Girl" (On The Set Pictures)






















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New Music: Aubrey O'Day - "Automatic"

Rihanna Sells Over 300,000 Tickets To UK Loud Tour, Adds 10th O2 Arena Date

Rihanna is now a record breaking female solo artist with an incredible 10th headline date at London’s O2 Arena.

Rihanna is now, officially, the artist with the longest run of headline dates at London’s O2 Arena and thankfully, for us at least, who have had to update Rihanna’s tour schedule 10 times now, Rih-Rih’s tenth headline slot will be the last announced on her UK Loud Tour. Rihanna’s tenth O2 Arena date is set for December 20 and goes on sale this Friday.

Having just been nominated for the Best International Female Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards, we simply can’t get enough of Rihanna in the UK. You’d call the consistent adding of dates to her UK tour popular demand but this is about the ninth time we’ve announced new dates so we don’t think popular demand really comes close to what Rihanna is experiencing in the UK right now. The UK leg of her Loud Tour has been extended again and again, with huge venues, her singles are climbing and staying at the top of the charts and her new album is currently sitting pretty at the top of the pile.

After the smash hit success of her Rated R arena tour last year, Rihanna has announced that she is due to return to the UK in October 2011 to perform a series of dates on her Loud Tour. This will be the first chance UK audiences will get to see her performing her brand new mega-hit singles ‘Only Girl (In The World)’ and ‘What’s My Name’ from her new album ‘Loud’.

Rihanna’s Loud Tour UK dates are as follows…

Wednesday October 5: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Thursday October 6: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday October 7: Liverpool Echo Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday October 9: Manchester Evening News Arena [SOLD OUT]
Monday October 10: Glasgow SECC [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday October 11: Glasgow SECC [SOLD OUT]
Thursday October 13: London, O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday October 14: London, O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Saturday Saturday 15: Birmingham LG Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday October 16: Newcastle Metro Radio Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday November 13: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Monday November 14: London 02 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 15: London 02 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 18: Birmingham, LG Arena [SOLD OUT]
Wednesday November 19: Sheffield Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday November 21: Manchester MEN Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 22: Nottingham Trent FM Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday November 27: Newcastle Metro Radio Arena [SOLD OUT]
Monday November 28: Manchester Evening News Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 29: Birmingham NIA [SOLD OUT]
Thursday December 1: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday December 2: Manchester Evening News Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday December 20: London, O2 Arena – NEW DATE
Wednesday December 21: London, O2 Arena
Thursday December 22: London, O2 Arena

Tickets for the dates in London on December 21 and 22 are on sale now and available from seetickets.com, get in there quick because you know these tickets are selling fast. Tickets for the show on December 20 go on sale this Friday.

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Alicia Keys to Commemorate Debut Album with 10th Anniversary Edition

Alicia Keys is set to commemorate the release of her multi-platinum debut songs in A minor with a special 10th Anniversary Deluxe and Collector’s edition. To celebrate the occasion, she will also give an intimate performance at New York City’s Beacon Theatre.

The Deluxe two-disc and Collector’s Edition three-disc sets, due June 28, will boast special packaging and a beefed up booklet featuring new liner notes. Unheard tunes that didn’t make the original tracklisting will be featured on the new releases, including “A Woman’s Worth (Remix)” featuring Nas, the mixtape version of “Juiciest,” the previously unreleased “Typewriter,” and more.

Additionally, the Collector’s Edition will feature a documentary created for the commemorative release. The film explores the making of the album as well as interviews with Keys and those who worked on the Grammy-winning record.

“It’s incredibly surreal for me to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of songs in A minor,” stated Alicia. “Looking back on the journey, I’m truly moved by my fans and friends who’ve been with me and have supported me throughout my career. This album is possibly the most precious to me, as your first album only happens once, and so songs in A minor will always hold a special place in my life that’s filled with amazing memories.”

The New York native will also grace the stage at the Beacon Theatre on June 30 for the one-of-a-kind “Piano & I: A One Night Only Event with Alicia Keys,” where she will play songs from the album as well as cuts from her oeuvre.

“I’m so proud that the songs are still being enjoyed around the world, and I’m crazy excited to share, through the 10th Anniversary Edition, songs never heard before, and even more of my debut album with you,” she said.

In addition, Keys will perform at the BET Awards on June 26 and an hour-long special on her career will air on the network in late June.



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Official press release for the Femme Fatale Tour

Pop music trendsetter Britney Spears, who has continually captivated crowds around the world with her live music events, today confirms special guest Nicki Minaj will join the Femme Fatale touring event of the summer. The all female line-up includes Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo on every tour stop. Spears has prepared an extraordinary show in support of the North American tour that begins on June 16th in Sacramento at the Power Balance Pavilion. Tickets for select markets go on sale beginning April 30th at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.

"This is the Femme Fatale tour and I'm thrilled to have Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys, and Nervo join me and get everyone on the dance floor,” said Spears. "Can't wait to take the Femme Fatales on the road."

Spears continues to influence a generation of pop music fans with the release of her highly acclaimed, seventh studio album, Femme Fatale, which recently debuted at #1 on the Billboard Album chart, marking her 6th #1 album, and continuing her reign as one of the top-selling artists of the past decade. Spears has sold more than 67 million albums worldwide since her debut in 1999 and has generated more than 24 Top 40 Hits on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart.

"Till The World Ends" is the recently released second single from Spears' new pop epic Femme Fatale and the follow up to the smash debut single, "Hold It Against Me," which has sold more than a million copies. "Hold It Against Me" also debuted at number one on both the Hot 100 Singles and Hot Digital Songs Chart, it currently ranks #1 on the digital singles charts in 20 markets globally and is the # 1 video on MTV and VH1 in the U.S.

Citi® cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

Spears catalog of hit albums includes: ...Baby One More Time (1999); Oops!... I Did It Again (2000); Britney (2001); In The Zone (2003); Blackout (2007); Circus (2008); and The Singles Collection (2009).

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Dolly Parton wants Lady GaGa duet

Dolly Parton has revealed that she would love to work with Lady GaGa in the future.

The singer told E! Online that she was impressed with the country remix of GaGa's 'Born This Way', and feels a collaboration could be a good idea.

She joked: "I think it's great. It's just wonderful. I love her. Maybe we should do something together - GooGoo and Gaga! You know those GooGoo candy bars in Nashville? I could be Lady GooGoo."

Parton also spoke about working with Queen Latifah for the film Joyful Noise, set for release in 2012.

The film revolves around a national choir competition, starring Parton and Latifah in the lead roles. The 65-year-old said: "I wrote four of the numbers.

"There are a couple we got to do together. There's a lot of great music in the movie."

Parton announced details of her latest single last month.

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Osheaga 2011 Line-up

Monday, April 11, 2011

Rihanna, Black Eyed Peas, More to Perform at Billboard Music Awards

The 2011 Billboard Music Awards are shaping up to be one hot ticket: Rihanna, the Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Taio Cruz are the first performers announced for newly revived show, which will air live May 22 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

And more announcements are on the way. On Wednesday morning (Apr. 13), the full list of nominees will be unveiled at a press conference in Las Vegas, where the Billboard Music Awards will be broadcast live on ABC. More announcements will roll out as the date approaches, so stay tuned to Billboard.com in the coming weeks for the latest updates.

Tickets for the Billboard Music Awards start at $57.75 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

The Billboard Music Awards will reflect Billboard's chart rankings based on key fan interactions with music, including album, single and digital sales, radio play, touring, streaming and social interactions on MySpace, Facebook and other popular online destinations for music. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners. The awards will be based on the reporting period of February 28, 2010 through March 1, 2011. Top artists will be recognized in a variety of genres, including R&B, Rap, Pop, Country, Rock, Latin and Alternative.

"This show marks the first of several broadcast platforms we plan to build around the Billboard franchise," said Richard D. Beckman, CEO of Prometheus Global Media, which owns Billboard. "We have an incredible network partner and with Don Mischer, one of the finest producers in the world. We look forward to entertaining music fans with Billboard's own rendition of a televised celebration of music."

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Queen Latifah, Christina Aguilera, Headline 2nd Annual Mary J. Blige Concert

Hip-Hop star/actress Queen Latifah will team with Mary J. Blige's FFAWN organization to co-host the Second Annual Mary J. Blige Honors Concert.

Mary J. and Queen Latifah will be joined by Elle magazine's Editor-in-Chief Robbie Meyers as hosts of concert, which will be held in honor of the 2011 FFAWN scholarship recipients.

Legendary musician Patrice Rushen will conduct performances by a star-studded cast that includes Christina Aguilera, Anita Baker, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott and Corinne Bailey Rae.

In 2010, Mary J.'s non-profit, which stands for the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, has helped send 25 young women to college with full, four-year scholarships.

To date, all 25 young women remain enrolled and have maintained the minimum requirement of a 3.0 GPA.

Eight of the young women made the dean's list in their first semester according to reps for FFAWN, which found founded by Mary J. Blige and industry exec/mogul Steve Stoute.

Proceeds from the concert, which is sponsored by Gucci and the Urban Zen Foundation, will benefit FFAWN's scholarship fund that helps young women succeed through training and education.

The Second Annual Mary J. Blige Honors concert takes place on May 1st at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

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Stevie Nicks Glastonbury rumours grow

Rumours that Stevie Nicks will play this year's Glastonbury have continued to grow.

A report by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton earlier this week (April 6) suggested that the former Fleetwood Mac singer had signed up to play the Worthy Farm event, which is due to take place on June 24 -26.

Now a post on unofficial fan blog Nickslive.blogspot.com has claimed that Nicks confirmed the slot while speaking to fan Matt Denison backstage at the The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Canadian library worker Denison was invited onto the US chat show to discuss his collection of Nicks memorabilia after winning a competition to find the singer's biggest fan.

Although there's been no confirmation from Nicks about an appearance at Glastonbury, the singer is scheduled to perform in the UK during the weekend of the festival.

She is due to appear at London's Hard Rock Calling festival on June 26 alongside Rod Stewart.

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Rihanna to Perform on 'American Idol' Again

Rihanna is scheduled to continue her string of televised guest appearances with a performance on 'American Idol' next week.

The red-coiffed 'S&M' singer recently performed her song 'California King Bed' with Jennifer Nettles, of country band Sugerland, at the American Country Music Awards, a rare feat for an R&B star. Now, she's returning to the stage with 'Idol' to rock out on an as-yet-unspecified song. Also performing on the show -- airing Thursday, April 14 -- will be former 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson and country star Jason Aldean, singing their hit 'Don't You Wanna Stay.'

Past performers this year have included Diddy-Dirty Money, the Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Hudson. Rihanna last appeared on the popular singing competition show a year ago, performing her single 'Rockstar 101.' She has followed up that performance with appearances on the U.K. hit talent search 'The X Factor,' as well as halftime at the NBA All-Star Game earlier this year.

Despite rumors of poor ticket sales, Rihanna is also preparing to kick off her Loud tour on June 4 in Baltimore with Cee Lo Green and J. Cole.

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Music Video: Trina - "Diamonds Are Forever"

Outside Lands Line-Up Announced

August 12-24 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA

New Music: Rihanna feat. Britney Spears - "S&M" Remix

Britney Spears Signs Nicki Minaj for Concert Tour

It's official. TMZ has learned ... Nicki Minaj will be Britney Spears' opening act for her upcoming concert tour.

Sources involved in the negotiation tell TMZ ... the deal was signed several days ago, and Britney is elated. Everyone involved in the concert is relieved Enrique Iglasias' ego couldn't handle opening for Britney and feel Nicki will be infinitely better.

Minaj, who is on tour with Lil Wayne until the end of the month, currently has two singles on the Billboard Top 100 -- "Moment 4 Life" and "Did It On'em"

Everyone connected with the concert series things Nicki will create even more heat for the tour, which kicks off on June 17 in Sacramento, CA.

TMZ broke the story Nicki and Britney were in serious negotiations. Right after we posted that story, the comments and emails were almost unanimous that Nicki is an infinitely better choice than Enrique.

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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Tracklisting: Jennifer Lopez – ‘LOVE?’

Jennifer Lopez has a lot of LOVE? to give on her seventh studio album, available May 3. The “American Idol” judge’s Island Def Jam debut boasts the Pitbull-assisted smash “On the Floor” and follow-up “I’m Into You” featuring Lil Wayne, along with contributions from Lady Gaga (“Hypnotico” and “Invading My Mind”), Stargate, RedOne, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Danja, and D-Mile.

The standard version features 12 tracks, while the deluxe package comes with four extra tunes including the Wynter Gordon-penned “Everybody’s Girl” and Spanish version of “On the Floor.”

Check out the official tracklistings below.

Selena Gomez 'Whiplash' authored by Britney Spears

Selena Gomez is one lucky gal! It is being reported that Britney Spears actually co-wrote a song for the Disney star. While Ke$ha is writing songs for Britney (Till the World Ends), Brit is writing songs for Selena! The world is a happy place!

According to Ace Showbiz, the song, entitled Whiplash, will be on Gomez's upcoming album, due out in June. It is assumed that the track will be a pop/dance mesh, something that Gomez has touched on with her hit Naturally. Spears has done some writing in the past, but she didn't write any of the tracks on her latest album, Femme Fatale.

Usually when a huge star like Britney writes a song, you can expect it to be really good. It's a little surprising that Brit lent her talents to writing this song, but didn't write any songs for herself (on Femme Fatale). Sometimes things work out that way in the music biz.

Selena Gomez is really talented so her album will be very successful. Hopefully Whiplash makes the final album cut so that the public can hear it!

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New Music: Britney’s guest rapper Sabi wishes us ‘Goodnight’

Britney fans were left scratching their heads after Sabi‘s startling guest rap on ‘Femme Fatale’ track ‘Drop Dead Beautiful’ – ‘steaming like a pot full of vegetables’, anybody? – but it’s too early to say if she’ll go the way of the Ying Yang Twins or whether she can establish herself as a solo star. She’s certainly not wasting any time in getting her own material out there, that’s for sure – a track called ‘Goodnight’ has just surfaced, and is taken from her forthcoming debut album.

Check out Sabi’s ‘Goodnight‘ below:



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American Idol's Pia Toscano Scores a Record Deal

Well that was fast!

Less than 24 hours after her shocking early American Idol exit, season 10 finalist Pia Toscano has scored a record deal, UsMagazine.com has exclusively confirmed.

The 22-year-old New Yorker -- booted from the Fox series Thursday -- will record her debut album under the Interscope Records imprint, which is chaired by Idol mentor Jimmy Iovine.

"Pia is being signed to a deal with Interscope Records who are rushing her into the studio to record an album ASAP," a source familiar with the contract talks tells Us. "Starting [Thursday] night after the show, Interscope told her they wanted her and first thing [Friday] morning Interscope brass started calling every top songwriter and producer in town to get an album together and rush release it."

As for the contract, the insider says, "Papers are being finalized. It's basically a done deal. She's signing. They rushed everything but she's so excited."

Though Idol fans are still coming to terms with her dismissal, Toscano -- who will hit the road this summer for the Idols LIVE! concert tour -- is taking her bad news in stride.

"You don't know for sure why things happen, but you know, it did!" she told reporters during a Friday conference call. "It was my time to go on the show and I'm excited to see what my future holds."

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Friday, April 8, 2011

PopJustice reviews "Judas"

In short:

'Judas' is extremely good.

Nicki Minaj confirms she’s in ‘talks’ with Britney about touring

Here’s another UTB exclusive just for you guys! Nicki Minaj has just confirmed that she is indeed in talks with Britney about supporting her for an upcoming tour this summer, revealing that she would ‘love to’ but as of yet no decision has been made. Here’s what Nicki had to say to our reporter:
“We’re talking. I would love to, but I don’t know yet. I can neither confirm or deny the rumours!”

Looks like we’re just gonna have to sit tight and keep our fingers crossed, but for now it’s looking very likely!!

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Nick Carter performs "Just One Kiss" on Lopez Tonight

Bruno Mars to Debut ‘Lazy Song’ Video on April 14

Bruno Mars is gearing up for a lazy week. The R&B crooner will premiere the video for “The Lazy Song,” the third single off his breakthrough Doo-Wops & Hooligans on Thursday, April 14, at 12 p.m. EST on MTV.com and VH1.com, while its television debut comes later that evening at 7:56 p.m. on MTV.

The 25-year-old Grammy winner, who is following his smash singles “Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade,” will also hit the road with Janelle Monáe on their North American “Hooligans in Wondaland” tour. The trek, which kicks off on May 4 at NYC’s Roseland Ballroom, will make stops in Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, and more through June.

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Producer Says Fugees Will Reunite

Rumors of a possible Fugees reunion have been swirling around for years, and according to Grammy-winning producer Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, they may be getting back together sometime soon.

Duplessis, who produced many of the tracks on their diamond-selling sophomore release 'The Score,' claims that a reconciliation is imminent.

"I believe there will be a day when the Fugees get together, but everyone in the group's gotta' be ready," Duplessis told Rap-Up.com. "The Fugees are definitely going to get back together. The time will come. You've gotta wait, man."

The Haitian born self-taught musician had a little fun with the notion, tweeting that he was in the studio with members Pras, Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill, as an April Fool's joke. News of the gag spread pretty quickly prompting several phone calls inquiring about a reunion.

"In my studio, I was getting crazy phone calls and mad emails. My Twitter was going heavy. People all over the globe were saying, 'Is it true? We really want the Fugees!'" he said. "Lauryn was getting phone calls. Wyclef was getting phone calls. Pras was getting phone calls. I felt that if tickets had gone on sale, it would have been sold out in two hours--globally."

Although the trio attempted to get back together years ago, Jean has since thrown his hands up at the idea, publicly criticizing Hill for holding up the process and calling her "mentally ill." After a slew of erratic public appearances, which include showing up hours late for performances, Hill appears to be getting back on track, even writing a letter to fans apologizing for her tardiness.

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Lady Gaga annoucned as MuchMusic performer

As if flaming bras weren't enough, Lady Gaga returns to give fans much more than they bargained for at the biggest awards show on the planet - the 2011 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS! Two years after her exploding, show-stopping performance, the hottest entertainer in the world craves a return to the MMVAs stage to show her fans why she was Born This Way. She's covered herself in raw meat, Kermit the Frog toys, and arrived on a red carpet in an egg - what will she do at the MMVAs?

Fans can now mark their calendars, as MuchMusic confirmed today the show airs live from the MuchMusic HQ in Toronto on Sunday, June 19 at 9 p.m. ET. Gaga, whose third studio album, Born This Way, hits stores on May 23, is the first performer confirmed for the party that has fans taking to the streets and lining up overnight for the chance to get arms-length away from the hottest A-Listers in the world. For the second year in a row, the MMVAs are simulcast live in the U.S. on Fuse, Madison Square Garden's national music television network.

Last year, millions of fans watched as co-host Miley Cyrus ripped up the stage at the legendary corner of Queen and John; Katy Perry made a sweet arrival on the Red Carpet in an ice cream truck; Toronto's own Drake lit up the stage in front of a hometown crowd; and thousands upon thousands of girls screamed for Justin Bieber's MMVAs debut. When the final note was sung, the 2010 MMVAs had a cumulative average audience of 2.1 million viewers in the first 24 hours, and ultimately an incredible Reach of 6.2 million viewers within the first seven days.*

"Canada's MMVAs have always been known for being the loudest live street party of the year," said Sheila Sullivan, Executive Producer, 2011 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS. "What better way to kick off this year's show than by announcing that THE world's hottest entertainer is returning to our stage. Who can forget Lady Gaga's flaming bra from 2009? She is proof that at the MMVAs, anything and everything can happen!" Past MMVAS performers and presenters include: Adam Lambert, Drake, Ke$ha, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Down With Webster, The Black Eyed Peas, Nickelback, Rihanna, Jonas Brothers, Hedley, Kellan Lutz, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Nina Dobrev, Paris Hilton, Pauly D, Snooki, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Kanye West, Taylor Lautner, Brody Jenner, Ashley Greene and many more.

Follow the countdown to the MMVAs on muchmusic.com or on Twitter @MuchMusic to get the latest announcements on performers, presenters, celebrity guests, the chance to win big prizes, and how to vote in the all-important UR FAVE categories. Fans can also stay tuned for the full list of nominees, which is slated to be announced in May.

Official sponsors of the 2011 MMVAs include: Coca-Cola Canada, Get a Load of Milk™, Playtex® Sport®, Procter & Gamble, RIM, Rolo®, STRIDE, Virgin Mobile Canada™, and H&M, designer of the official MMVAs wristband.

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