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M.I.A.: Don't Call My Baby 'Ickitt'
To those Internet reports claiming M.I.A. named her 3-week-old boy Ickitt, the rapper responds: Ick! In a humorous message on her MySpace Celebrity Blog, the "Paper Planes" songstress shot down the rumors while poking fun at a few of the more unique names bestowed upon certain celebrity kids.
"MY BABY IS NOT CALLED ICKITT, PICKIT OR LICKIT THANK YOU VERY MUCH, " she writes. "HES A BABY, HE DONT NEED PRESS!"
Explaining that she doesn't consider her son's name to be newsworthy information, M.I.A., 31, says she'll be back with something for her fans soon. "TILL THEN GO PICK ON APPLE, SATCHEL AND MOON UNIT," she suggests.
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Fergie: No Time to Get Pregnant Right Now!
Just because Fergie and Josh Duhamel got hitched a couple of months ago doesn't mean she's planning on making babies anytime soon."I'm not going to be because I'm going on tour," Fergie says about hitting the road with the Black Eyed Peas in support of their new upcoming album, The E.N.D. "I wouldn't want to do that to the poor child."
I caught up with Fergie yesterday as she toured Project Angel Food as part of her stint as M.A.C. Cosmetics' new Viva Glam girl. She also stars in a new ad campaign for the Viva Glam VI lipstick benefiting the 15-year-old M.A.C. AIDS Fund.
"They really are doing their jobs and really getting to the people and that's what's important," she says of the Fund. "Their money is actually going to where it needs to go."
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RiRi Allowed To Record Chris' Calls, May Testify Against Him
According to court documents filed on Thursday and made public on Friday, Rihanna has been granted approval to record any future phone conversations she has with Brown.The criminal protective order, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, covers any communication made over the next three years, lasting through March 5, 2012.
While Rihanna declined to seek an order specifically barring her reunited beau from contacting her, the "Run It" singer has been ordered not to "harass, strike, threaten, assault (sexually or otherwise), follow, stalk, molest, destroy or damage personal or real property…or block [Rihanna's] movements."
He is also not allowed to "prevent or dissuade" her from attending or testifying at future hearings.
Good thing, since Rihanna's attorney has already made clear that the singer will, if necessary, take the stand.
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Taylor Swift: 'Shania Twain Has Influenced My Career'
Taylor Swift says Shania Twain has had a "strong influence" on her career.The 19-year-old star - who recently embarked on her 2009 Fearless Tour - has revealed that she models herself on country singer-songwriter Shania.
She tells Orange, "She's such a strong influence on me and my career.
"She's so independent and confident - she wrote her own stuff and took her music worldwide."
"I've been writing songs since I was twelve," Swift added. "As soon as I picked up a guitar and learned three chords I wrote my first song. I would play guitar for four hours straight every night until my fingers were bleeding.
"I couldn't put it down. As soon as I discovered songwriting it's all I wanted to do."
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D. Woods Gearing Up For A Solo Career
D. Woods, former member of Danity Kane, has releases her first installment of her mixtape series, Independence Day: Volume 1. The mixtape is a part of a three-part series, all leading up to D. Woods breaking out with her first solo release.
It looks like all the girls are going for solo careers in the music biz now... well minus Shannon, who appears to be a "Despertae Housewife" now days.
D. Woods has recently launched her new website and has been recording her solo album. Check out her mixtape below:
♫ D. Woods - “INDEPENDENCE DAY: VOLUME 1″ (Mixtape) ♫
Fergie's First Hand Account Of Her Wedding Day
Fergie hits the ET stage to talk about her "magical" wedding day with new hubby Josh Duhamel.
"It was our day to ignore everybody and just be in love," the pop star told ET.
The Most Posh Pilot In All The Land!
Victoria Beckham glammed it up as she arrived at LAX yesterday afternoon. Posh Spice rocked grey suede from head to toe, accesorizing with dark shades and matching pilot's cap.
No matter where Posh is, she makes sure her ensembles are on point and festive with the ambiance around her.
With an outfit like that, she might as well get on her private plane and fly it herself!
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Kelly Clarkson Returns To American Idol
American Idol's very first winner, Kelly Clarkson, will be taking to the "Idol' stage for an encore performance.The Grammy Award winner will perform her new hit single, "My Life Would Suck Without You" on Wednesday, March 11 on the results show, airing at 9 p.m. on FOX.
The new single was released on January 28th and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart two weeks in a row.
Clarkson will be making several additional TV appearances in support of her single, including performances on "Good Morning America," "Saturday Night Live," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Ellen" and "Live! With Regis & Kelly."
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Aguilera Storms Out Of Restaurant While Album Storms Up The Charts!
Storming back up the charts for no discernible reason is the Christina Aguilera greatest-hits comp Keeps Gettin' Better, which rockets from #159 to #66 on 9,400 in sales, a nearly 150 percent increase from the week before! Impressive!While her music career seems to be fairing well this week, it appears her personal life may have some problems.
Christina was spotted storming out of Figaro cafe in Los Feliz the other day with baby Max in tow with a less than pleased look on her face.
Shortly after, her husband Jordan Bratman followed behind also with a pretty upset look in his face as well. Christina seemed to have no interest in him catching up and was walking so quickly that she nearly slipped out of her tong sandal.
What could the Aguilera’s be fighting about?
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Fergie Takes Celebrity Lip Test On E.T.
Fergie is the new Viva Glam girl for cosmetic company M.A.C. and she knows lips -- to put her to the test, Thea Andrews joined the pop star on the ET set to see if she could guess which lips belong to what celebrity.
Will Rihanna Testify Against Chris Brown?
He allegedly bruised and battered her, yet she took him back. And now, could she get him off the hook?Legal experts say whether Rihanna will testify against Chris Brown could be a key factor in his felony case.
"The DAs are facing an uphill battle now if Rihanna isn't cooperating," says Steve Sitkoff, a Los Angeles defense lawyer and former prosecutor. "At this point, her cooperation can make or break the case. But the DAs may not need her if Brown is willing to strike a plea deal."
Brown was formally charged Thursday with two felonies – assault and making criminal threats. If convicted, he faces anywhere from probation to a maximum four years and eight months in state prison, prosecutors say.
Asked if Rihanna is cooperating with the DAs, her lawyer Donald Etra told PEOPLE: "She'll do everything that the law requires her to do."
Experts say prosecutors will almost certainly subpoena Rihanna as a witness, but while she may be forced to appear she cannot be threatened with jail time – as is possible in a non-domestic violence case – if she refuses to take the stand.
At most, she could be punished with fines or other sanctions, but a judge may be reluctant to do so.
"If she refuses to testify, that could potentially jeopardize the DA's case," says Loyola Law School professor Stan Goldman. "Her statements to police about Brown having beaten her can only be used against him if she agrees to testify."
Experts agree it's just too soon to tell.
"Rihanna and Brown obviously have a volatile relationship," says L.A. defense attorney and former prosecutor Jeffery Rubenstein. "Who knows if they'll be together tomorrow. She may want him to take responsibility for his actions and take the stand. This case has only just begun."
Madonna To Launch Clothing Line With Christian Audigier
Madonna is set to enter the world of fashion for the second time with the launch of her new and trendy clothing line with designer Christian Audigier.According to the Mirror, Holiday hitmaker is apparently working with Audigier on a high fashion range.
It is also believed that Audigier has offered the 50-year-old crooner a six-figure deal to design a collection for him, which will include tattoo-inspired t-shirts and diamante-encrusted T-shirts.
Madonna has already created her own clothing collection called M by Madonna in collaboration with Swedish high street chain H&M in 2007.
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Amy Winehouse Charged With Assault
So much for a quieter life. Amy Winehouse may have just returned from a sun-kissed Caribbean vacation and moved into a suburban home – but she faces more trouble on the horizon.The singer, 25, has been charged with assault after an alleged incident in September at the posh End Of Summer Ball in London's Berkeley Square. She has been ordered to court later this month.
A spokesman for London's Metropolitan Police tells PEOPLE, "The singer has been charged. She will appear on bail at City of Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday 17th March charged with common assault."
It is understood Winehouse, who has been caught up in scuffles before but never charged with an offense, answered police bail Thursday and was formally arrested and charged.
Jewel and Nancy O’Dell Withdraw Drom D.W.T.S
Singer Jewel and Access Hollywood host Nancy O’Dell are withdrawing from participating in Dancing with the Stars, ABC announced Thursday.Both women have suffered knee injuries during rehearsals in recent weeks. Jewel, who originally was told she had tendonitis, was actually diagnosed with a fractured tibia in both legs. O’Dell has a torn meniscus that will require surgery.
“Both Nancy and Jewel were training hard. They just threw themselves into it,” Dancing executive producer Conrad Green tells PEOPLE. “It’s rather unfortunate that people the most committed to the show were doing harm to their bodies. I believe both injuries came from overtraining, particularly in the early stages.”
Green says he’s convinced that the women’s fitness levels (both are avid fitness enthusiasts) may have ultimately done them in.
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Detective's Notes Of Rihanna's Assault
Check out EXACTLY what happened the night Chris Brown assaulted Rihanna.From the detective's notes:
"Christopher B and Robyn F have been involved in a dating relations for approx 1 and half year. On Sunday Feb 8 at 25 hours Brown was driving a vehicle with Robyn F as the front passenger on an unknown street in Los Angeles. Robin F picked brown,s cellular phone and picked up a three-page text message from a woman Brown had had a previous relationship with.
"A verbal argument ensued and Brown pulled a vehicle over in an unknown street. Reach over Robyn F with his right hand and open the car door and attempted to force her out. Brown was unable to force Robyn F out of the vehicle because she was wearing a seat belt. When he could not force her to exit he took his right hand and shoved her head against the passenger window of the vehcile causing an approx 1 inch raised circular contusion.
"Robyn F turned to face Brown and punched her in the left eye with right hand. He then drove away in the vehicle and continued to punch her in the face with his right hand while steering the vehicle with his left hand. The assault caused Robyn F Osmouth to fill with blood and blood to splatter all over her clothing and the interior of the vehicle. Brown looked at Robyn F and stated "I am going to beat the s–t out of you when we get home! You wait and see!?
"Robyn F picked her cellular phone and called her personal assistant Jennifer Rosales. Rosales did not answer the telephone but while her vm greeting was playing Robyn F pretended to talk to her and stated "I am on my way home. Make sure the cops are there when I get there? (this statement was made while greeting was playing and was not captured) after Robyn f faked the call, Brown and looked at her and stated, 'You just did the stupidest thing ever! Now I really am going to kill you.'
"Brown resumed punching Robyn F and she interlocked her fingers behind her head and brought her elbows forward to protect her face. She then bent over at the waist placing her elbows and face near her lap and in attempt to protect her face and head from the barrage of punches being levied by Brown. Brown continued to punch Robyn F on her left arm and hands, causing her to suffer a contusion on her left triceps that was approx 2 inches in diameter and numerous contusions on her left hand. Robyn f attempted to send another text message to other personal assistant Melissa Ford. Brown snatched the cellular telephone out of her hand and threw it out of the window to an unknown street. Brown continued driving and Robyn F observed his cellular phone in his lap. She picked up the cellular phone with her left hand, and before she could make a call, he placed her in a head lock with right hand and continued to drive the vehicle with his left hand.
"Brown held Robyn F close to him and bit her on her left hear. She was able to feel the vehicle swerving from right to left as Brown sped away. He stopped the vehicle in front of [address] and Robyn F turned off the car removed the key from inignition and sat on it. Brown did not know what she did with the key and began punching her in the face and arms. Brown began applying pressure to Robyn F left and right carotid arteries causing her to be unable to breath. She began to lose consciousness. She reached up with her left hand and began to attempting to gauge his eyes in attempt to flee herself. Brown bit her left ring and middle fingers and released her. While brown continued to punch her she turned around a place her back to against the passenger door. She brought her knees to her chest and placed her feet against Brown,s body and began pushing him away.
"Brown continued to punch her on legs and feet causing several contusions. Robyn F began screaming for help. And Brown exited the vehicle and walked away. A resident in the neighbor heard Robyn F,s plea for help and called 911, causing a police response. An investigation was conducted and Robyn F was issued a domestic violence protective order (EPO). Affiant conducted an interview with Melissa Ford who advised on Feb. 8 2009 at 2500 hours she received a phone call from Robin F from an unknown telephone number later identified as the telephone number of Officer Chavez. Robin F had advised Ford that she had been assaulted by Brown. At approx at 1 am Brown called Ford as nothing happened. Ford advised Brown that she had already talked to Robin F and was aware of what happened. Ford had advised brown that the neighbors had called police and that they were with Robyn F. Brown had asked Ford if robin F had provided police with his name. And ford advised him that she had. Brown hung up the telephone and did not call back.
"On Feb. 8, Brown turned himself in and was given a copy of the EPO and advised to not contact Robyn.
"On Feb. 17 Ford advised the affiant that she had received text messages from … a number that Ford recognized as belonging to Brown. In the text message Brown apologized for what he had done to Robin F. and advised Ford he was going to get help."
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Michael Jackson Annouces Tour Comeback
Michael Jackson is one of the BIGGEST DIVAS or "DIVOS" around, and today he finally came out of hiding earlier this morning to confirm he is going to perform a U.K. tour this summer!
RIAJ Gold Disc Awards Madonna International Artist Of The Year
Madonna was among the winners at the 23rd edition of the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) Gold Disc Awards at Tokyo International Forum in the Yurakucho district of Tokyo.The awards, held March 2, celebrate the artists that have sold the most in sales categories that range from singles and downloads to albums and total sales.
Madonna, on the strength of her Hard Candy album and digital download single "Miles Away," got the Japan Gold Disc award for international artist of the year. She also won the mastertone of the year award for the same track.
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Toni Braxton Impersonator Arrested, Fans Shocked By Fake Concert
Toni Braxton fans in South America were excited about seeing the “Unbreak My Heart” and “You’re Makin’ Me High” singer on stage this weekend. There was one problem though... Toni was not booked to perform at the show they’d paid for! According to Suriname sources, an impersonator had fradulently set up concerts in different cities stating that she was Toni Braxton.
Over the weekend the impersonator took to the stage and caused a near riot after fans realized that she, Trina Johnson, was not Toni.
Left surprised, Toni Braxton issued the following statement regarding the situation: “Many apologies to the fans for the misrepresentation. We are working on finding out exactly what happened and what the whole situation was.”
In a recent article, Trina Johnson, the impersonator, believes she did nothing wrong. Stating she has no idea why people thought the “real” Toni would be there, Johnson says she was there to do an “imitation act” only.
Tickets for the concert were sold for US$20 and US$25 while VIP-tickets were costing US$55.
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Amy Winehouse Back In London And Looking Better Than Ever!
Amy Winehouse is back in London and looking a lot better than before.In the depths of her drug addiction, the singer let her appearance and dress sense go to ruin.
But here she is snapped near her new home in North London with blemish-free skin, a full new beehive in place and even donning a sexy mini-skirt.
After reclaiming her looks, Amy now wants to get back her estranged junkie jailbird husband BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL.
A pal told The Sun: “She still insists that Blake is the only man for her. She is convinced she can do it.”
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Chris Brown Charged with Two Felonies in Rihanna Beating
Chris Brown is finally having his day in court—and it isn't good.Nearly a month after Brown was booked on suspicion of making criminal threats after a violent and, judging by recently released photos, bloody altercation with Rihanna, the 19-year-old R&B star has been formally charged with two felonies, assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury and making criminal threats.
If convicted, Brown faces anywhere from probation to a maximum four years and eight months in state prison, DA spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons said.
The district attorney's office, which so far has held off on formally naming Rihanna in the case, identified Brown's victim as "Robyn F." The pop star's real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty.
Brown is expected to appear in Los Angeles Superior Court this afternoon to be arraigned on the charges and enter a plea.
While media has been gathering at the courthouse all morning in anticipation of Brown's appearance, a source tells E! News that sheriff's deputies have arranged for escorts when the singer does finally show, which won't take place until after 3:30 p.m.
While the Los Angeles Police Department only handed over—for a second and final time—the case to the L.A. District Attorney's Office yesterday, sources told E! News this week that Brown's A-list attorney Mark Geragos has been working tirelessly behind the scenes this week to try and plea down the litany of felony charges it looked like the R&B star would be facing.
Police originally attempted to turn over the case last month, but prosecutors requested more evidence to build as close to a slam-dunk case as they could.
America's Next Top Model Down In Ratings
Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model, premiered last night and is apparently losing some steam in the ratings!Season 12 premiered on Wednesday to lower than expected ratings.
According to Media Week, the 12th cycle clocked in at a 3.3/5 rating, down .3 from cycle 11, which kicked off in September of last year.
Media experts say while the erosion was not steep, both comparisons were already down significantly year-to-year.
Regardless of the ratings we were impressed with some of the new girls. Our favorite? The gorgeous mexican/black girl named Fo.
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Singer Kelly Rowland Pays Birthday Visit to Ailing Girl
Jasmina Anema, the spunky New York City girl who desperately needs a bone marrow transplant, loved the girly pink cupcakes and the Hello Kitty bicycle she got on her 6th birthday Wednesday. But she was "over the moon" when Grammy-winning singer Kelly Rowland sang "Happy Birthday" to her in her hospital room at NYU Medical Center."Kelly made me feel like a princess," Jasmina told PEOPLE Wednesday. "She made me feel so special."
Rowland had as much fun as Jasmina, who has a rare and deadly form of leukemia. "She made my day, to be quite honest," Rowland told PEOPLE. "It felt like a slumber party. She's so precious. She has such a beautiful spirit."
The former Destiny's Child star spent more than two hours with Jasmina and her best friend, Isabelle Huurman, 5. The trio frosted cupcakes, named Jasmina's new stuffed dog, Jazzilicous, and talked about The Little Mermaid's Ariel. "I'm 28 and I still love mermaids," Rowland told Jasmina, who was dressed in a tutu for her birthday bash.
Lady GaGa Ready To Go For Headlining Tour
Lady GaGa tells Billboard.com about the 23-date Fame Ball Tour, which kicks off March 12 at the San Diego House of Blues and wraps April 11 at the Palm Springs Convention Center."This is so different than anything you've seen from me in the past year. What's fantastic about (the show) was I was able to plan it while I was on another tour that was on a much smaller scale, opening for the Dolls.
This is going to be, like, the ultimate creative orgasm for me 'cause I'm ready to move on. I'm not restricted to a certain structure for my show anymore. No limitations. I'm free."
GaGa is also preparing three versions of the show, tailored to the different sizes of venues she's playing. "I want to have a clear schedule of the dimensions for each venue so that we can properly execute all the technology and visuals," she says.
"I need to mentally prepare days in advance if things are going to be taken out; otherwise, I won't have a good show."
The repertoire will of course draw heavily from her 2008 debut album "The Fame," which is approaching gold certification in the U.S. (and is double platinum in Canada and Australia).
"I'm writing now while I've got two records ('Just Dance' and 'Poker Face') in the Top 10," she says. "It's good for my creativity...and I also think it's not smart to wait until the world is hovered with breath that is baited and you feel the pressure.
I'd rather just write...while I'm only a couple singles deep into my album and still feeling creative."
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Britney Spears Circus Tour Concert Videos In New Orleans!!!
Check out many of Britney's HOT performances from her highly anticipated Circus tour, that took place in New Orleans last night! There's more after the jump!
"Piece Of Me"
"Radar", "Boys", "Get Naked" & "Toxic"
"Oh Oh Baby" & "Hot As Ice"
"If You Seek Amy"
"Do Something"
"Slave 4 U"
"Baby One More Time"
"Womanizer"
Star Magazine Claims Brown Proposed To Rihanna?!?!
To the shock of many, Rihanna reunited with Chris Brown over the weekend — but they did more than that! [According to Star Magazine] the couple had a tearful face-to-face meeting at Diddy’s $14.5 million Miami mansion, during which an emotional Chris apologized, begged for forgiveness and proposed to her on the spot.
“All she’s ever wanted was to be with him forever,” a source tells Star. “Rihanna is looking for the husband-and-two-kids deal before she turns 25. She believes in fairy tales, and she wants to live hers with Chris. She was totally up front and confessed to him, ‘I can’t live without you.’”
The pair wasted no time making Rihanna’s fairy tale come true. They even called a minister to the mansion on exclusive Star Island!
Wow...this storyline is getting worse then a daytime soap opera!!!
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Britney's Circus Concert Wardrobe
Britney Spears is back BITCH! The pop star kicked off her 32-city Circus tour Tuesday at the New Orleans Arena in Louisiana.
Opening the concert with her album's title track, "Circus," Spears descended from above in a red ringmaster-meets-dominatrix outfit designed by Canadian duo DSquared2.
"We are enormous fans of Britney," designers Dean and Dan Caten said in a press release, "and have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to collaborate with her."
She thrilled fans for more than 90 minutes in a show that ended with her hit "Womanizer," performed in a sexy cop getup.
Check out all of Britney's outrageous Circus ensembles after the jump!
Jennifer Lopez Is Definitely Not Feeling The Recession!
Jennifer Lopez was loaned $50,000 worth of diamonds from Swiss jewler Robert Mouawad in Beverly Hills last week for a fashion launch party.Instead of following suit and returning the gems the next day, Lopez opted to pilfer the pricey jewelry for herself!
"We received a call from [her manager] Benny Medina, informing us that Jennifer was going to keep the jewlery. As far as Mr. Mouawad is concerned, Jennifer can have whatever she wants, but a premature demand seemed presumptuous," a snitch on the inside informed news outlets.
J. Ho's manager is arguing that the freebie-loving Lopez didn't "demand" to keep the diamonds. She believed the jewelry was her compensation for attending the launch!
I guess the DIVA believes $50,000 worth of diamonds is worth a public appearance!
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Kelly Clarkson Interview & Performance On Radio 538
Check out two more songs that Kelly Clarkson performs on Radio 538 in the Netherlands.
"My Life Would Suck Without You"
"Since You Been Gone"
Britney Spears Circus Comeback!
Britney Spears descended from the New Orleans Arena ceiling and back into fans' hearts Tuesday night, restarting her career after years of tabloid tumult with a bump-and-grind performance on a Big Top stage."Ahhh Britney!" gushed one concert-goer via a Twitter message posted on Spears's Web site, which live-blogged the show in words and cell-phone photos.
As the pop star launched her first tour in five years, the 16-song set began with Spears, 27, being lowered from the rafters in a cage and breaking into the single "Circus," followed by "Piece of Me" and "Radar" with stripper-pole dancing.
"Oh my god, she looks amazing," said Joshua Matassa, 23, from New Orleans. "And the show's a spectacle – it really looks like a three-ring circus."
Later, fire shot out of the middle of the stage during "Slave," and the nearly sold-out 19,000-seat arena broke out into an explosion of screams as Spears performed "Toxic" and "Baby One More Time" back-to-back.
To cap off the show, pyrotechnics made firey rain sprinkle down on Spears and her dance crew as they finished performing "Womanizer."
"Thank you so much," said Spears as she blew a kiss to the crowd. "You have a good night."
The performance marked a dramatic return to form for Spears, who's been rehearsing for the 32-city tour.
Tuesday was a night of celebration and a chance for Spears, who hails from Kentwood, about 100 miles away, to bask in the glow of hometown fans.
A Hawaiian Wedding For Nicole Scherzinger's Sister
How did Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger warm up her gig opening for Britney Spears on the Circus tour? She was maid of honor at her sister's Hawaiian wedding.Heading to the Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu for the Feb. 28th nuptials, Scherzinger sported a strapless satin and chiffon Enzoani dress as her sister, Keala Leemon, got married at sunset.
Following the ceremony, guests ate lobster, steak and red velvet wedding cake. Scherzinger also performed for her sister's first dance, as her boyfriend Lewis Hamilton looked on.
Then, Scherzinger flew to New Orleans where she met up with her band, who will open the entirety of Spears's Circus tour, which kicks off Tuesday at the New Orleans Arena.
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Lindsay Lohan Pays Homage To Madonna
For its 70th anniversary issue, Glamour magazine is celebrating seven decades of female risk takers, rule breakers, and style makers.One of these includes Lindsay Lohan paying homage to Madonna and her infamous "Like A Virgin," wedding gown.
Today's biggest stars recreate these famous figures for a gorgeous photo shoot.
Inside Glamour's Icon Portfolio, you have many stars like Alicia Keys as First Lady Michelle Obama, Emma Roberts as Audrey Hepburn, Hayden Panettiere as Amelia Earhart, America Ferrera as Dolores Huerta and many more!
Glamour's Icon Portfolio is on newsstands March 11th.
Nelly Furtado Blogs About Rumored New Song
Nelly Furtado posted this on myspace"Hi, Nelly Furtado here.
I wanted to inform you officially that the song "Gotta Know" is NOT my song, and does NOT have my voice on it.
I don't know who's song it is! Please spread the word.
I am currently recording two new exciting albums- one in Spanish and one in Portuguese. Stay tuned and I will give you a sneak peak really soon."
So no new english album Nelly??? We're all a little disappointed now.
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Britney's Rehearsal Show Was Amazing!
One of the few fans to see Britney Spears's dress rehearsal of her Circus show at the New Orleans Arena Monday night tells PEOPLE that the pop star did not disappoint."She really delivered," said Libby Davis, 27, of Baton Rouge radio station WFMF, which gave away tickets to the late-night rehearsal. "There were only 150 people there, but she put on a great show."
As for how Spears looks, Davis says, "Her body is definitely back. We could see her arm and leg muscles from where we were sitting. In typical Britney fashion, the costumes were pretty scanty. It was Cirque du Soleil meets Moulin Rouge."
Davis's group waited through the first dress rehearsal for family and friends, which they could hear but not see. Once inside, "Everybody was chanting, 'Britney, Britney, Britney,' screaming, 'We support you, Britney,' " says Davis.
"She put on the entire show as if it were a full house. She catered to us," adds Davis. "She even stopped during 'Womanizer' because she realized we couldn't see her. She said, 'Let's do it over.' "
Get ready for tonight New Orleans... because its Britney Bitch!
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Keri Hilson 2009 BET Rip The Runway Live Performance
Check out more of Keri Hilson in the studio with Usher, after the jump.
The 411 On Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is not pregnant, thank you. She is working on her new CD with producer-writer The Dream, however, with whom she's already had a couple of number 1 singles.The album will follow last year's hit, E=MC2, on which The Dream -- aka Terius Nash -- produced her hit, "Touch My Body" and "My Love." For those of you don't completely get it (myself included) these producers have nicknames like The Dream. They also write a lot of very melodic pop music. Mariah's in good hands.
There's a lot more going on in Carey's life these days although she is not--not- pregnant. We laughed about all those "baby bump" pictures that appear in tabloids week after week. Carey seems pretty sanguine about enjoying the conceiving process with new husband, Nick Cannon.
A bigger question right now, aside from all this baby and dog talk, is who is managing Carey. She and Benny Medina parted ways amicably last year. Medina turned up an Oscar party with Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, and may be getting back into the management game with them.
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Britney Kills Perez Hilton In Circus Tour Opening?
Britney Spears has done what many celebs wish they could do... kill Perez Hilton. In the opening of her Circus Tour video (no audio included) it appears Britney literally "Spears" Perez to death! Check it out!
No Doubt Giving Away Free Music To Ticket Buyers
Gwen Stefani and her band No Doubt are offering lucky fans the group's entire digital music collection for attending upcoming concerts.Fans purchasing top price tickets online for most dates on the band's upcoming Summer tour will receive a free download of the band's entire digital audio catalog for each ticket purchased. Tickets for the tour -- kicking off May 2 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, will go on sale this Saturday, March 7th.
No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont had this to say about the offer: "Since the band is heading back to the road, we wanted to find a cool way to get people listening to our music and stoke them with a great deal at the same time. With this download, it's easy for fans to get psyched up to hear our music live once again and that rocks."
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Kelly Clarkson Performance & Interview On Radio Energy In Germany
Check out more of Kelly Clarkson's interview and performance at Radio Energy in Germany, after the jump!
Interview Part II
Interview Part III
"My Life Would Suck Without You" & "Because Of You" Performance
Sia Blogs About Working On Christina Aguilera's New Album
"We were officially on call to Miss Christina Aguilera. HOW FUN. The week turned out 4 beautiful songs, four new mates, several new dog loves, fine dining, followed by Super Mario, apples to apples, and a game of pool. I lost unwaveringly.Gratefully, I'm a demon at scrabble, and I've challenged her to a tournament. I can never be a better singer than her, but I sure can hope to get the word 'hexagons' on a triple word score, you feel me? I definitely pooped my pants when she first sang out loud in the room with us. Little prickles stood up all over me, and marched first up, then down, then up again.
When I heard "Beautiful" in David's car for the first time, I remember thinking, 'This is the best song I can remember hearing maybe ever, who is it?' It didn't surprise me at all when he said "Christina Aguilera," but it does surprise me that just a few years later, I find myself collaborating with the voice that brought that song to life.
I love her. She's a nice person. A good person.An awesome mama. An incredible talent. Incredibly professional.
A feminist. A rad role model for women who want to believe we can have it all, do it all. We share the same birthday which means, according to the playground rules i like to live by, Xtina and I are in grade 1 at school, and she is my new best friend."
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Rihanna And Chris Check Into Los Angeles Hotel
OK! magazine claims Rihanna and Chris Brown have checked into the Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills hotel soon after arriving in L.A. on Monday, March 2nd.Soon after their departure from Miami, Rihanna and Chris Brown reportedly have been photographed in Los Angeles on Monday, March 2nd and a new update has just been outed by OK! magazine which claims the on-again lovers have checked into the Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills hotel.
According to RadarOnline, the Chris Brown and Rihanna case has been officially turned over to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office today by the LAPD.
The case had been previously rejected by the DA’s office and kicked back to LAPD investigators but it’s not expected to be kicked back again.
Chris Brown and Rihanna are scheduled for his court date March 5th.
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Beyonce and Solange Knowles Magazine Ad For Samantha Thavasa
Sisters Beyonce and Solange Knowles looks gorgeous as sexy sailors in the new ad for Japanese handbag designer Samantha Thavasa. The Knowles sisters have been modeling for the famous handbags for several years now.
The ads will appear in Samantha Thavasa’s 117 shops nationwide in Japan.
Madonna Receives Hate Mail
Hundreds of DVDs of the horror movie It, have reportedly been sent to Madonna.Rumors arose that her ex-husband Guy Ritchie referred to Madonna as 'It,' using it as an insult, during their marriage reported UK entertainment website, Bang Showbiz on Tuesday.
"She's received the packages at all of her addresses so she suspects they are from somebody she knows. And she is furious," the website reported a source said.
She has also received 50 copies of the novel by Stephen King, which the movie is based on. The book is about a child murdering clown.
"It's been said that Guy compared her to Pennywise the clown, the evil monster with the dodgy make-up," the source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper.
The newspaper reported last week that Ritchie used the offensive name even before he and Madonna separated.
'He told people, 'We can't make 'It' angry'. Or Guy would say, 'Oh, 'It' is in a bad mood today'. There is absolutely no love lost between them," said the source.
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Backstage With Britney And Her Rumored Tour Setlist
Britney Spears and her sons were spotted arriving at the arena in preparation for her world tour that kicks off in New, Orleans tomorrow night!According to X17online, Britney is set to put on a suprise performance, complete with costume, to her family and friends back in Kentwood before her tour kicks on March 3rd!
Entertainment Tonight have announced they will be airing a backstage tour special with Britney tomorrow night (Tuesday 3rd March).
The show will include interviews and an exclusive sneak peak at the costumes and stage! Be sure to tune in at 7pm EST!
We also have the rumored official setlist for the tour, according to OK! magazine, after the jump! If this really is the setlist we are VERY pleased!
CIRCUS
Perez/Parade Intro
Circus (Funky Remix)
Piece of Me
Thunderstorm Segue
Radar
HOUSE OF FUN (Anything Goes)
Martial Arts Segue
Ooh Ooh Baby/Hot as Ice
Boys
If U Seek Amy
Me Against the Music (Bollywood)
FREAKSHOW/PEEPSHOW
Everybody's Looking for Something Segue
Freakshow
Get Naked
Britney's Hotline
Breathe on Me/Touch of My Hand
ELECTRO CIRC
Break the Ice Segue
Do Something
Slave
Dancer Solo Segue/Heartbeat Segue
Toxic
Baby One More Time (Remix)
ENCORE
Womanizer (Extended Remix)
Circus Reprise: The Bow
Michelle Obama Rates Beyonce's Inaugural Performance
Beyoncé sang the president and Michelle Obama through their first inaugural dance, and now, the first lady is revealing what she thought of Beyoncé's rendition of "At Last.""Beyoncé is an incredible young woman. Barack and I have met her on a few occasions, and it was a great honor to hear her sing 'At Last' so beautifully at the inauguration," Michelle is quoted as saying in the new issue of EBONY magazine. "She is so talented and so real, and we just love her."
And how does Beyonce feel about her inaugural performance?
"I was completely anxious and honored," she tells EBONY of being asked to sing for the Obamas. "Honestly, I've watched [the tape of the performance] every day because I just want to relive the moment."
For more with Beyonce, including details on her marriage with Jay-Z, check out the April Issue of EBONY magazine, on sale nationwide Tuesday, March 10th.
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Katy Perry Gives Another One To Kelly Clarkson
You may hear this song on Kelly Clarkson's new album All I Ever Wanted, due out on March 10th, but it's actually an old song of Katy Perry's titled, "Long Shot."
This of course was before she "Kissed A Girl And Liked It," so many may have not heard/seen this song before.
Where Have These Two Been Hiding???
It's been a while since we have heard any new material from these two DIVAS, but this week both JoJo and Nelly Furtado have music hitting the internet.JoJo recently stated she was working on a new album, and now has her own spin on T-Pain's hit single "Can't Believe It."
Nelly Furtado has also been in the studio working on her long awaited new album.
Here is an unfinished demo from Nelly Furtado called "Gotta Know." The sound is very reminiscent of the Timbaland produced tracks on her last album Loose.
Check out both of their new songs below, and keep a look out for new albums from these two in 2009!
♫ JoJo - "Can't Believe It" ♫
♫ Nelly Furtado - "Gotta Know" (Demo) ♫
Kelly Clarkson Prepares To Hit The States For New Album
Pop singer Kelly Clarkson second single will be "I Don't Hook Up" produce by Katy Perry and Idol judge Kara DioGuardi will be release to radios on April 7th. She will also be making guest appearances on American Idol on March 11th and Saturday Night Live on March 14th to perform her first single "My Life Would Suck Without You" and to promote her new album All I Ever Wanted, which will be release on March 10th.
"My Love" #1 on Chicago B96's "9 Most Wanted"
Nick Cannon, hosting tonight's "9 Most Wanted" countdown on Chicago's B96 FM, introduced the #1 most requested song, The-Dream's new single, "My Love" featuring Mariah Carey! During the broadcast, Nick called his wife Mariah and asked her what she was doing. She said she was working and about to go into the studio.
Nick is in Chicago for the week for the America's Got Talent auditions. Nick's the new host of America's Got Talent and he's already winning over producers -- he got his wife, Mariah Carey, to agree to make an appearance on the talent show as a guest judge.
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Rihanna, Chris Brown Jet From Miami to Await Fate in L.A.
Rihanna and Chris Brown have bid adios to Miami Beach.After spending the past few days holed up in the city, the controversially reunited duo was spotted together at Miami's International Airport late Sunday night.
The couple, doing their best to cover up their faces, were joined by several friends at the airport, and Brown arrived in the L.A. area this morning. It is not immediately know if Rihanna accompanied him.
Brown is tentatively scheduled to be arraigned in Los Angeles on Thursday for their Grammy eve confrontation, but the D.A. says that date may be postponed if detectives don't turn over the case soon enough. As of this morning prosecutors tell E! News they have yet to see the evidence.
Since that incident occurred on Feb. 8th, Rihanna spent solo time in Los Angeles, Mexico and her native Barbados, while Brown traveled to Las Vegas and his Virginia hometown before jetting to Miami.
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Madonna Braves N.Y.C. Snow And Ex Hubby's Diss
Madonna and Jesus were spotted braving a major snow storm to step out for dinner in N.Y.C.Meanwhile back in the U.K., Madonna's ex-husband, Guy Ritchie, reportedly has been dissing the Material Girl behind her back by referring to her as "It."
London's Sun newspaper quoted a source: "Guy will say, 'Oh, It's in a bad mood today.' " The British director adopted the nasty nickname even before the couple officially split.
"Even towards the end of their marriage, he would call her It. He told people, 'We can't make It angry.' There is absolutely no love lost between them," the source told the paper.
Madonna's rep, Liz Rosenberg, shot back to Page Six: "It hasn't been in a bad mood since the divorce was finalized."
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