Monday, April 11, 2011
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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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.
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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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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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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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
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:
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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“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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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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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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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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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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