2011 VMA Winners

Best Video with a Message
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie"
WINNER: Lady Gaga — "Born This Way"
Katy Perry — "Firework"
Pink — "Fuckin' Perfect"
Rise Against — "Make It Stop (September's Children)"
Taylor Swift — "Mean"

Justin Bieber to release Christmas album

New Music: Kelly Clarkson - "Mr. Know-it-All"

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Kelly Rowland Readies New Album

Less than a month after the release of Kelly Rowland’s ‘Here I Am’, the singer’s long time collaborator Rico Love has revealed that she is already preparing its follow up – which may be due sooner than you think.

On the new project, Love explained to Rap-Up:
I’m starting Kelly’s new album so, while she’s on tour with Chris brown, I’m gonna be writing records for her new album. We can kinda roll that out and drop her new single in late spring. Excited about that. I started her album two-and-a-half years ago, so to be able to get here and see as much success as we’ve seen on this record and album so far is amazing.

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Album cover for Joe Jonas' "Fastlife"

Have you been waiting to see the album cover for Joe Jonas’ solo debut Fastlife? It’s finally here!

On Joe’s official website, there is a puzzle that you can unscramble to see and share the album cover. How fast did it take you to solve it?

Don’t forget that Joe is hitting the road with Jay Sean starting next month! For all tour dates and ticket information, check out joejonasmusic.com.

What do you think of the cover for Fastlife?

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Music Video: Lil Wayne - "How to Love"

Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black' becomes UK's highest-selling album this century

Amy Winehouse's Back to Black has become the UK's highest-selling album of the century so far.

The record has overtaken James Blunt's 2005 debut Back to Bedlam to lead the 21st century best seller list. When the chart was compiled at the end of the last decade, Back to Black finished in third place, behind Blunt and Dido's No Angel.

Originally released in 2006, Back to Black has had a resurgence in sales since the singer passed away last month.

It returned to the top spot the week after her death, while her debut album Frank also climbed back into the top ten.

The Official Charts Company revealed that Back to Black has now sold 3,259,100 copies, beating Blunt's sales of 3,241,118.

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New Alexandra Stan songs leak

Alexandra Stan - "Ting-Ting"


Alexandra Stan - "Bitter Sweet"


Alexandra Stan - "Crazy"

Music Video: Leona Lewis / Avicii - "Collide"

Music Video: blink-182 - "Up All Night"

Billboard Launches Kpop Hot 100 Chart

Billboard goes K-Pop today (Aug. 25) with the launch of a new chart, the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100. The tally, which ranks Korea's top-selling songs, kicks off with girl group Sistar's "So Cool" grabbing the No. 1 slot and beating out second-place Leessang and 2NE1, who land not only at No. 3 (with "Ugly") but also No. 14 ("Hate You") and No. 21 ("I Am The Best") on the chart dated Sept. 3.

Music Video: Rihanna feat. Avril Lavigne - "Cheers (Drink to That)"

Preview: Rihanna - "Cheers (Drink to That)" Music Video

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New Music: Trey Songz - "Trigga in Africa"

Music Video: Stevie Nicks - "For What It's Worth"

New Music: Bon Iver & James Blake - "Fall Creek Boys Choir"

Music Video: DELIA - "Dale"

Preview: Alice Cooper feat. Ke$ha - "What Baby Wants"

Music Video: Florence + The Machine - "What the Water Gave Me"

Brandy signs deal with RCA Records

Grammy-winning R&B singer Brandy has signed a record deal with RCA Records, Pop & Hiss confirmed Monday. The deal, a joint venture between RCA and producer Breyon Prescott’s Chameleon Records, returns the singer to the Sony Music Entertainment fold.

Music Video: Kid Cudi - "No One Believes Me"

New David Guetta songs leak (feat. Usher, Nicki Minaj, and Jennifer Hudson)

Turn Me On - Nicki Minaj by sadwersafwe

Lady Gaga Mega-Post

Cher collaboration news + India tour + rumored Briney collaboration

Cher and Lady Gaga recorded a duet titled “The Greatest Thing” in July, and now the Gaga-penned song has a release date. Cher and Lady Gaga finished recording their duet “The Greatest Thing” in July, and now the track has a general release date in September.

Britney Spears: Femme Fatale Premieres in November

Britney Spears’ sold-out Femme Fatale tour is coming in November to EPIX, the cross platform premium entertainment service available on television, on demand, online and on Internet-connected devices.

Word travelled quickly among Britney’s millions of followers when she tweeted the news on Friday that she would be taping her sold-out show in Toronto this weekend. Within minutes of her announcement, traffic to EPIX social sites doubled and Britney Spears became a worldwide trending topic on Twitter, driven by the frequency of posts and discussion among her eager fans. Ranked by Forbes Magazine at #6 on its 2010 list of the 100 most powerful and influential celebrities in the world, Spears continues to be one of the most mentioned musicians on the Internet.

“I am so excited that all my fans will be able to see my Femme Fatale tour on EPIX. I am really proud of this show and I want all of my fans to see it,” said the pop icon.

“EPIX is dedicated to bringing fans closer to the talent they love and we are pleased to connect this truly iconic American star to her large and passionate fan base,” said EPIX President and CEO Mark Greenberg.

Cheryl Cole to work with David Guetta

Cheryl Cole is set to work with dance producer David Guetta according to tabloid reports today (August 18).

The Girls Aloud singer is currently preparing to record the follow up to her second solo album 'Messy Little Raindrops' and is being looked after by Black Eyed Peas man Will.i.am.

A source said of the potential collaboration:

Cheryl will be a top solo star in the US, if Will has anything to do with it.
The man is so well connected, and he sleeps, breathes and eats music. He
has a studio at home in which he is trying out new sounds for Cheryl.
He wants the best and is very picky. David is an old friend and has
produced some of the best dance anthems of the past few years, so it’s a
good place to start.

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Nicola Roberts Unveils "Cinderella's Eyes" Album Cover & Tracklisting

Music Video: Bad Meets Evil feat. Bruno Mars - "Lighters"

Big Sean Talks Drake Comparisons, ‘Watch the Throne’ Tour, & New Mixtape

During his first trip across the pond, Big Sean caught up with BBC Radio 1’s Tim Westwood before his sold-out show in London. He discussed Drake’s punchline flow, the possibility of joining the Watch the Throne tour, his new mixtape, and his first time having sex.

Kelly Rowlegend reveals dance single for UK

New X Factor judge Kelly Rowland is set to release new music while the most talked-about show on TV is on air. Speaking on the red carpet of the X Factor press launch , Kelly revealed to interviewers that her lead single will be Red One's produced "Down For Whatever," taken from her third album Here I Am. Meanwhile, as previously announced the next US single is "Lay It On Me" featuring Big Sean.


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Music Video: Keith Urban - "Long Hot Summer"

Alexandra Stan releases Saxobeats album cover

Music Video: One Direction - "What Makes You Beautiful"

Trey Songz announces new CD title

Trey Songz is embarking on a new chapter in his career. The R&B heartthrob has announced a title for his fifth album.

J. Cole Announces ‘Cole World’ Tour Dates

J. Cole is ready to take his show around the world. The Roc Nation rapper has announced dates for a globe-spanning tour.

My Chemical Romance to record new album in the fall

Band announce their future plans from the stage in Chicago

My Chemical Romance have reportedly said that they will be returning to the studio in the autumn to begin work on their fifth album.

According to Absolute Punk and various online news reports, the New Jersey rockers frontman Gerard Way said from the stage in Chicago on Saturday night (August 20) that the band wouldn't be back for some time as they were heading to the studio as soon as they finish with their touring commitments.

The band are currently on a US tour with Blink-182 and headline Reading And Leeds Festivals next weekend.

They had previously indicated that their double bill of festival shows were likely to be their final UK commitments in promoting their fourth studio album 'Danger Days – The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys' and it appears it will be their final commitment for the whole cycle.

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New Music: Marina and the Diamonds - "Radioactive"

Music Video: Chromeo ft Solange Knowles - "When The Night Falls"

New Music: Miss Tila - "You Can Dance"

Presented In AQUASCOPE: Megalomania

We're happy to announce that the brand new album is out on October 3rd - and is entitled : "Megalomania" ... 11 great Aqua songs made it to finale ... and in the next few weeks we'll be giving you more insights into the new album ...

Source: http://www.facebook.com/aqua.dk

Music Video: RHCP - "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie"

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New Music: Sugababes - "Freedom"

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Hanson is holding a contest

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Mini-Series on Tupac in the works

The life of Tupac Shakur will soon makes its way onto the small screen thanks to a television mini-series created by friend of the rapper and producer/filmmaker Quincy Jones III.

New Music: Mario - "Chipped Away"

Music Video: Bon Iver - "Holocene"

BON IVER "Holocene" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Music Video: Mac Miller - "Frick Park Market"

Lindsay Lohan sues Pitbull

Lindsay Lohan has just sued the rapper Pitbull for a line in his mega-hit, "Give Me Everything," for a disparaging lyric about her.

Album cover for Demi Lovato's "Unbroken"

Album cover for Bjork's "Biophilia"

Jack's Mannequin previews new music

My Racing Thoughts

Amy, I

Added bonus of Amy, I teaser

New Music: Tori Amos - "Carry"

The Weeknd Drops Thursday Mixtape

In honor of the day of the week that happens to be today, Toronto R&B enigma The Weeknd has dropped the highly anticipated mixtape Thursday, the follow-up to House of Balloons features. Download it at The Weeknd's website (when it's back up and working)-- for now download it here. Apparently the Weeknd will release a third mixtape, Echoes of Silence, this fall.

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Music Video: Miggs - "Let the Games Begin"

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Lady Gaga confirmed for VMAs

The night just keeps getting bigger. Little Monsters can rejoice because Lady Gaga will be performing at the upcoming 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Gaga will appear live on Thursday (Aug. 18) on MTV and LOGO during "MTV First: Lady Gaga," to make a special #VMA announcement and tease her new VMA promo on the special, which will air at 7:49pm ET

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Gaga joins a star-studded VMA roster that already includes Adele, Lil Wayne, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown and Young the Giant. The 2011 VMAs will air from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles live on Sunday, August 28, at 9 p.m. ET. MTV will announce additional performers and presenters in the coming days.

Gaga unexpectedly unleashed the mind-blowing six-minute "Yoü and I" video on Tuesday via Twitter. The video makes its television debut Thursday at 7:49 p.m. ET/PT on MTV and Logo during the "MTV First" special, which will be followed by a live Q&A with Gaga on MTV.com.

Fans can submit questions for Lady Gaga beginning Wednesday (August 17) through MTV.com and Twitter (using @MTVNews, hashtag #MTVGAGA). Lady Gaga's new VMA promo will premiere in its entirety Thursday night on MTV during "Jersey Shore" at 10pm ET/PT.

"Yoü and I" is the fourth single to be released from Lady Gaga's third studio album, Born This Way. In addition to performing, Lady Gaga is nominated for four Moonmen at the VMAs, including Best Female Video ("Born This Way"), Best Art Direction ("Judas"), Best Choreography ("Judas") and Best Video With a Message ("Born This Way").

The initial slate of VMA presenters includes Jonah Hill, Rick Ross, Selena Gomez, Seth Rogen, Kim Kardashian and Odd Future.

The 28th annual MTV Video Music Awards will air live on Sunday, August 28, from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET/PT. See the list of nominees, revisit last year's highlights and vote for your favorites in the general categories by visiting VMA.MTV.com.

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Smirnoff Contest Verifies Madonna Will Tour in 2012

Smirnoff will help Madonna pick a dancer for her next tour in a new promotion that will try to get 10 million people in 50 countries to swap their nightlife stories via social media.



The promotion, called the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project, asks fans from around the world to share their nightlife experiences on the brand’s Facebook Page. The campaign, created by ad agency JWT, will include an event on November 12 in which 50 parties will happen simultaneously.

Madonna will be attending one of the parties where dancers will compete in front of her. The winner of that dance-off may be chosen as a dancer for Madonna’s next tour. Smirnoff will take submissions for that contest from August 17 through October 10. To enter, dancers have to submit a 60-second video of themselves. Details are available at Smirnoff.com.

Madonna has close to 6 million fans on Facebook, but aside from that, she’s kept a relatively low profile in social media. She’s not on Twitter yet and hasn’t released an album since 2008′s Hard Candy. Madonna’s manager, Guy Oseary, however, tweeted in June that Madonna was planning to start work on a new album.
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New Kelly Clarkson Album Titled 'Stronger,' Due Oct. 25th; Single 'Mr. Know It All' Debuts Sept. 5th

Kelly Clarkson’s brand new album, "Stronger," will be released October 25th. Kelly will be hosting a special live webcast August 30th on kellyclarkson.com to debut her new single, “Mr. Know It All.” The song will be available for download everywhere on Sept. 5th, but if you pre-order your copy of "Stronger" now on Kelly’s Official Store the track will be automatically sent to you as soon as it’s available.

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Winehouse tribute happening, more on Britney's tribute.

"Britney will be at the show and we'll be paying tribute to her," VMA executive producer Amy Doyle told Billboard.com, confirming speculation that has grown since a Spears promo for the show began airing.

"She was having an incredible year and she is so beloved by the MTV audience that we started to think what could we do that would be a different experience (from years past)," said Doyle, the executive vice president of Music and Talent for MTV. "Obviously everything from her choreography to her fashion to her videos will be (covered). We said 'let's challenge ourselves to do something unique'."

In addition to the Spears tribute, VMA producers are "talking about acknowledging" Winehouse, who died July 23 in London. "We had a great history with Amy," Doyle said, mentioning a performance she did for the network's "45th at Night" show in 2007. "She was very near and dear to us."

This year's VMAs will be broadcast from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Aug. 28. The network hopes to announce a host in the near future and Doyle suggested that the show would continue the recent trend of bringing in newer talent as hosts. Chelsea Handler handled last year's telecast, Russell Brand the year before.

[Billboard]

New Kids announce 2012 cruise

NKOTB CRUISE 2012 from New Kids on the Block on Vimeo.
NKOTB will set sail on the glorious CARNIVAL DESTINY! We depart June 7, 2012 from the Port of Miami, bringing us to the new and exciting port of KEY WEST, FL, returning to our favorite beach paradise HALF MOON CAY, and returning home on June 11, 2012. NKOTB CRUISE 2012 promises to be all that you’ve come to love about NKOTB CRUISE with lots of new and improved goodies! We promise to deliver 4 fun-filled days (and longer nights!) for our fans that will include:

///NEW PORT: KEY WEST FLORIDA///
///Improved Photo Ops///
///ADDED Evening Theater Event with NKOTB///
///New & Additional Individual & Group Events///
///New Themes///
///More Face Time///
///PACKAGES STARTING AT $699///
Presale for Block Nation and past cruisers begins THURSDAY AUGUST 18 @ NOON EST — you will receive an e-mail with instructions how to book shortly. If you're not a member of Block Nation,sign up now!

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Katy Perry matches Michael Jackson record

Katy Perry becomes the first woman, and second artist overall following Michael Jackson, in the 53-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 to send five songs from an album to No. 1, as "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" becomes the fifth chart leader from her Capitol Records set "Teenage Dream."

Music Video: J. Cole - "Work Out"

Ke$ha To Play The Devil On Alice Cooper's "Welcome 2 My Nightmare" Album

Kesha always positioned herself as devilish and she takes that whole pop music’s bratty little sister thing to the next level with her appearance on shock rock god Alice Cooper‘s new album, ‘Welcome 2 My Nightmare.’ Kesha and Coop have joined each other on stage multiple times in the past few years and Cooper told Ultimate Classic Rock that he thinks Kesha will make a directional shift to the left and lean more towards rock, as opposed to polished pop, on future recordings.

Cover/Parody of the Week: Liz Gillies of "Victorious" Covering Adele

Music Video: Lady Gaga - "You and I"

New Music: David Guetta feat. Lil Wayne and Chris Brown - "I Can Only Imagine"

I Can Only Imagine - David Guetta feat. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne by HDMI44

New Music: Tyrese feat. Ludacris - "Too Easy"

Music Video: Jason Derulo - "It Girl"

New Music: Jessie J - "Domino"

New Music: Natalia Kills - "Kill My Boyfriend"

Cody Simpson to Unveil New 'Coast to Coast' EP With Live Performance on QVC

Get psyched, Cody Simpson fans. The 14-year-old Aussie phenom is scheduled to perform live on QVC on Sunday, September 4 at 9AM ET to unveil his highly-anticipated 'Coast to Coast' EP, his rep tells JSYK exclusively.

New Music: Frankmusik feat. Colette Car - "No I.D."

No I.D. (Featuring Colette Carr) by Jon_ALi

Music Video: The Throne (Kanye West/Jay-Z) - "Otis"

Nicki Minaj Breaks Female Rapper Record With "Super Bass"

In what will be sure to rattle the cages of many of her naysayers, Nicki Minaj has once again surpassed the achievements of female rappers everywhere on the Billboard Hot 100.

This time with her single "Super Bass".

This weeks #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Super Bass" is the highest charting single to be released by a female Rapper in the last nine years since Missy Elliot’s "Work It" reached #2 in 2002.

This comes as phenomenal news for the entertainer’s fans as the single has achieved this feat without the aid of a featured artist, highlighting Minaj’s ever growing star power.

Now certified double platinum, "Bass" has sold more units that any single released by Rap Queen Lil Kim whose feud with the Pop star was overshadowed by the success of Minaj’s #1 album ‘Pink Friday’ which has sold over 1.5 million copies since its release in November 2010.

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Chris Brown Announces F.A.M.E. Tour

Chris Brown is set to kick off his F.A.M.E. Tour next month.The VMA-nominated singer will begin the jaunt September 12 in Toronto. The tour will run through October 30, when it ends it Hartford, Connecticut, after stops in cities all over the U.S.

So what should fans expect from Brown on the road?

New Music: Lil Wayne feat. Drake - "She Will" + Tha Carter IV tracklisting

Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green Set to Perform at Michael Jackson Tribute Concert

Finally! It's been about two weeks since it was first announced that a Michael Jackson tribute concert was in store for the people of Cardiff, Wales, but we hadn't heard who would be performing.

Until now, that is. E! News confirms that The Voice stars Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green will be participating in this sure-to-be memorable event along with a couple of others...

Although it'd be super cute if Blake Shelton and Adam Levine also joined in so we'd have the whole NBC series involved, they're not—at least not yet anyway.

Two other artists that will be taking part in Michael Forever—The Tribute Concert on Oct. 8 are Leona Lewis and the band Alien Ant Farm (might sound odd at first, but remember, they did a cover of "Smooth Criminal").

No other announcements have been made, but what do you think so far? Who else would you want to see or expect to participate?

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MTV announces Britney Spears VMA promo + confirmed Femme Fatale Tour DVD

Music Video: Nicola Roberts - "Lucky Day" + confirmed Girls Aloud 2012 tour

NKOTBSB announce UK album release and tour

NKOTBSB, the supergroup consisting of New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys, are set to release a new album.

The project, entield 'NKOTBSB', will feature the first newly recorded songs from the combined act, including the first single ‘Don’t Turn Out The Lights’.

The album will also feature classic songs by each group. It is due to be released in October.

Meanwhile, NKOTBSB are also set to announce details of their first-ever combined UK tour, which is set to take place next year.

Separately, New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys have sold over 200 million albums worldwide.

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Beyonce's First Night at Roseland Sold Out in 22 Seconds

Anticipation grew last weekend when superstar Beyonce announced four shows at Roseland Ballroom.

"4 Intimate Nights With Beyonce" went on sale today and the first show on August 14 sold out in 22 seconds. The remaining shows go on sale later this afternoon at www.ticketmaster.com/Beyonce. August 16 will be available for purchase starting at 2:00 PM EDT; August 18 tickets will be available at 3:00 PM EDT. Tickets for the final concert on August 19 will be available at 4:00 PM EDT.

The set on each night will be the entire collection of her critically acclaimed album, "4" to a standing room only audience.

Described by music critics as her most accomplished work yet, genre busting, bold and vibrant, "4" is a platform for the star to stretch her musical tastes and showcase her pitch-perfect voice. "What matters to Beyonce is actually the music," states NPR. And The New York Times calls her "relentlessly perfect."

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Joe Jonas unveils 'Love Slayer,' talks Britney and Chris Brown, etc

 

Click to hear Joe's new song 'Love Slayer' 

Jonas' 'Fastlife' is set for a fall release, and in an exclusive interview with AOL Music, the newly solo singer talked about his plans to open for his schoolboy crush, Britney Spears, on the European leg of her Femme Fatale tour, told us his favorite 'Fastlife' tracks, and weighed the pros and cons of performing without his brothers.

Are you excited to perform with Britney Spears?

I'm very excited. Her music, her talent is historic. It'll be an honor to share the stage with her. I'm looking forward to it.

New still from Lady Gaga's "You and I" video

Kylie Minogue planning "anti-tour" for superfans

Pop star Kylie Minogue is currently working on an "anti-tour" idea where she'll only perform rare tracks in a non-flashy venues.

After touring the world with her massive Aphrodite Live show, the 43-year-old Minogue is now keen to play a handful of concerts for her most devoted fans, the Daily Express reported.

"I really like the idea of an anti-tour. The opposite of this (Aphrodite Live). I don't think I can get bigger than this production."

"It would be really great to do tiny, intimate shows; no dancing, no lights, there's nothing flash about it. (I'd be) performing songs that would never ever, ever have a hope in hell of being in a show like this."

"(It would be) only fan-known B-sides or songs that I've just done once," Minogue said.

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New Selena Album on the Way

Selena fans, rejoice! Brand new music is coming your way, according to Abraham Quintanilla, Selena's father:

Coldplay to release Mylo Xyloto on October 25th

 

Coldplay has announced that their fifth album, Mylo Xyloto, will release in the U.S. on Oct. 25. In a message on their website, the band said the record will be produced by Markus Dravs, Daniel Green, and Rik Simpson “with enoxification and additional composition by Brian Eno.”

In addition to standard digital, CD, and vinyl release, there will also be a special limited edition Pop-Up Album version, which includes a 12″ x 12″ hard cover book featuring graffiti pop-up art designed by David A. Carter, and exclusive photographs, excerpts from the studio diary, and content from the band’s personal notebooks.

Coldplay recently performed some of the new music from Mylo Xyloto at Lollapalooza. They also performed ”Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall,” the album’s first single, and another track from the record, “Charlie Brown,” on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

The next single, “Paradise,” is due Sept. 12.

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Music Video: Inna - "Un Momento"

Music Video: Ms Dynamite - "Neva Soft"

Music Video: Jessie J - "Who's Laughing Now"

Preview: Nicola Roberts - "Lucky Day" (Music Video)

New Ke$ha demo: "Dancefloor"

Music Video: The Saturdays - "All Fired Up"

Nightwish sets release date for Imaginarium album

"Looking forward to Imaginarium? Well you now know exactly how long you have to wait. Imaginarium will be released on January 13th (Yes Friday the 13th.. anyone superstitious?)"

Music Video: Gym Class Heroes - "Stereo Hearts"

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New Music: One Direction - "What Makes You Beautiful"

Music Video: Taylor Swift - "Sparks Fly" + Australian tour dates

sf from Taylor Swift on Vimeo.

TAYLOR SWIFT
Perth, Burswood Dome - Friday March 2
Adelaide, Entertainment Centre - Sunday March 4
Brisbane, Entertainment Centre - Tuesday March 6
Sydney, Acer Arena - Friday March 9
Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena - Tuesday March 13
Tickets on sale 9am, Friday August 26, Ticketek

Music Video: Michelle Branch - "Loud Music"

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Music Video: Common feat. Nas - "Ghetto Dreams"

Did Lil' Kim Ink A New Deal With Universal Music?

Brooklyn rap diva Lil’ Kim and her storied career are currently undergoing a new transition in the form a reported freshly inked recording contract with Universal Music Group. Amid rumors that the pint-sized lyricist would sign with Roc Nation, G-Unit and even Cash Money, UMG has allegedly won the bidding war for the services of the Hardcore MC according to VIBE and its sister publication VIBE Vixen.

Cover/Parody of the Week: Evan Rachel Woods belts out Bieber

Cover/Parody of the Week: Taylor Swift does...Eminem?

Nicki Minaj wants to work with Madonna

Nicki Minaj went on ABC’s “Good Morning America” where she performed a few songs and was interviewed by Robin Roberts.

Robin Roberts: You’ve worked with some wonderful artists. Is there anyone that you haven’t worked with that you’re looking forward to?
Nicki Minaj: Hmm…. Madonna!
And, and, and… the person that I was in love with since I bought my first album, Lauren Hill.

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Music Video: Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera - "Moves Like Jagger"

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New Music: Evanescence - "What You Want"

Music Video: Pia Toscano - "This Time"

Music Video: Cee Lo Green - "Cry Baby"

Adam Lambert Splits With 'Idol' Manager & Signs With DMG

Adam Lambert is parting ways with 19 Entertainment, the Hollywood Reporter has learned. The "American Idol" runner-up from season 8 is signing with Direct Management Group, whose client roster includes Katy Perry, K.D. Lang and The Go-Go's.

DMG was founded in April 1985 by partners Martin Kirkup and Steven Jensen and is based in Los Angeles. In the past, the company has also worked with Miranda Cosgrove and Jamie Cullum.

Lambert, whose debut album "For Your Entertainment" has sold nearly 1 million copies, isn't the first "Idol" graduate to leave the confines of 19, the company with exclusive rights to the show's stars. The original "Idol," Kelly Clarkson, and season 3 winner Fantasia both found managers independent of the Idol machine, while Carrie Underwood opted to remain with Idol creator Simon Fuller at his company, XIX Entertainment (Fuller also manages current Idol winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina). Most recently, Chris Daughtry's manager Stirling McIlwaine left 19 to open his own firm, taking his client with him.

But while Lambert may be exiting, 19 will long reap the profits of its relationship with the singer. The company stands to pocket royalties from his five RCA Records releases, which include a live and remix album, as well as merchandise and other ancillary revenue streams. It's not clear whether he had a so-called "sunset clause" in his contract, as many Idols do, which details a specific cut-off date on continued profit sharing.

Lambert recently released new music, the song "Outlaws of Love" said to be from his highly anticipated second studio album. Lambert's "Behind the Music" special airs on VH1 this Sunday, August 8.

A representative for 19 Entertainment could not immediately be reached for comment.

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Michael Buble set to release Christmas album

In a live video chat with fans this week, Buble revealed that he’s been recording a Christmas album and he’s already done a splashy duet with his fellow Canuck pop star.

Music Video: Oh Land - "White Nights"

Music Video: BootyLuv - "This Night"

Music Video: Lauren Alaina - "Like My Mother Does"

New Music: Watch The Throne feat. Beyonce - "Lift Off"

New Music: Katy Perry feat. Missy Elliot - "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"

New Music: Chris Brown feat. Justin Bieber - "Ladies Love Me"

Single cover for Lady Gaga's "You and I"