New Britney Spears Single Out In March?

KISS FM is reporting that we'll be hearing some new fresh music from Britney Spears this March. The radio station drop the bomb earlier today and said the new single will be out this March while the album will be released several months after likely in the summer.

Britney Spears has been riding the less dramatic express all the way to the bank the last year or so, and it seems like the recent news that her seventh studio album is in the works promises she is still not switching tracks to Crazytown.

Jon Asher, a 21-year old producer/musician -- you may know his song "Electricity" -- was apparently contacted by Spears and her management and asked to submit material for reported 2010 summer release. When asked about songs submitted to Spears, Jon said, "I’m trying to develop an exciting new sound for her. Give Britney more of an “Epic” feel."

He further explains that, "Epic Pop is a genre that I am pioneering at the moment. Music that has meaning. It’s not your everyday pop love bug sound. It's upbeat rhythms and sounds with meaningful emotional lyrics that people can feel. Something that truly moves you."

Other massive producers like Darkchild and David Guetta have already been said to be working on the same album as well.

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First Listen: Destiny's Child - "Life Like This"

Cher And Christina Aguilera To Present Together At Golden Globes

Cher and Christina Aguilera will share the podium at the 67th Annual Golden Globes Jan. 17th.

Aguilera, 28, broke the news to UsMagazine.com at her New Year's Eve party at Tao/Lavo in Las Vegas, first explaining "[I'm] working with Cher in the new year with the movie."

She and Cher, 63, are costars in the still-shooting film Burlesque; their first 2010 public appearance together will be at the awards fest. "I'm looking forward to presenting at the Golden Globes with her... coming up very soon," Aguilera told Us.

Also starring Kristen Bell, Grey's Anatomy's Eric Dane and others, the racy Burlesque is the first movie role for the former Mickey Mouse Club star, who's also releasing her fourth album, Bionic, in March. "I'm entering a whole new episode of my life!" Aguilera said.

Her son Max (whose father is Aguilera's husband Jordan Bratman) celebrates his first birthday on Jan. 12. She said spending Christmas with her little boy was "my favorite thing about 2009...it was really amazing!"
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The Madonna D&G Campaign Lands In Milan

Two more previously unreleased Madonna portrait by Steven Klein from the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2010 campaign can be seen inside the designer duo's store in Via della Spiga in Milan.

One is the image you see here - while another one with Madonna wearing sunglasses and caressing a cat can also be seen at the store. Italian fans and fashionistas - head over Via della spiga 26 and strike a pose!

Check out the online website of Dolce & Gabbana for their new mini-site showcasing the preview of the Spring/Summer 2010 campaign featuring Madonna photographed by Steven Klein.

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First Listen: Mariah Carey Feat Nicki Minaj - "Up Out My Face" (Remix)

Whitney Houston's Next Single Is?

The next single coming soon from Whitney Houston’s Platinum selling comeback ‘I Look To You’ will be a song titled "Worth It."

As of right now there is no set date as to when the song will be officially launched as a single.

Also, Whitney Houston will be the the receiptitent of the ‘Entertainment Honour’ at the 2010 BET Honours.

The show, which takes place on February 1st, will see Houston tribute performances from fellow DIVAS such as Jennifer Hudson, Patti Labelle and Mary J. Blige.

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Mariah Carey Explains Speech The Prevous Night At People Choice Awards

"Rude Boy" Will Be Rihanna's New Single

Prior to now, there were unconfirmed reports that "Rude Boy" was to serve as the next single from Rihanna’s Rated R.

It appears that such speculation has indeed proven correct, with All Access today confirming that the song is set to officially impact US radio on February 9th.

"Rude Boy" clearly stands head-and-shoulders above much of the material on the record and definitely has that radio friendly sound that the majority of her latest album lacks. Let's hope RiRi can get a big hit out of this record!

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Mary J. Blige "I Am" Performance On People Choice Awards

Jennifer Lopez On Latina Magazine

Before marrying Marc Anthony, this Jenny was around the block twice with marriage, and by now Jennifer Lopez thinks she knows what it takes to make it last.

"What people don't talk about, which is interesting to me, is how you have to put as much work into your relationships as you do into anything else," Lopez Latina magazine's February issue. "We put so much into our careers … but there's also a lot of work that goes into making a successful partnership and marriage. It's not easy."

The 40-year-old Lopez tried and failed at marriage twice before, first with Ojani Noa and then with Cris Judd. She also was engaged to actor Ben Affleck, but the couple called off their wedding.

"Anybody who's successful at it deserves a pat on the back," Lopez says. "You've got to grow with each other; you've gotta bend over backwards for each other."

The Bronx, N.Y., native says sticking it out with Anthony, 41, has been the right move. They've been married since 2004 and have twins who turn 2 next month.

"That's how I know that this relationship is worth it, because a lot of people walk away too easily," says J-Lo. "But to take that step and actually get married – and I've done it three times, and two times were, you know, not good for me or for them – I'm gonna take it seriously."

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Taylor Swift And Carrie Underwood Win Big At People Choice Awards

Check out Taylor Swift accepting her award for Favorite Female Artist, as well as Carrie Underwood accepting her award for Favorite Country Artist, after the jump.

Keyshia Cole: Engaged With New Baby And Album On The Way!

Singer Keyshia Cole is expecting her first child with Cleveland Cavaliers player Daniel "Boobie" Gibson.

The two are also tying the knot. "I can confirm she is engaged and has an incredible ring," her rep tells Us.

The rep tells Us Gibson proposed on New Year's Eve, adding that it was "an absolute surprise. When he asked her to marry him, she was flabbergasted. He presented her with the ring and her mouth dropped in amazement. It's too beautiful for words."

Cole, 28, is set to release her fourth album later this year.

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Mariah Carey Wins Favorite R&B Artist At People Choice Awards

Carrie Underwood Wants 'Big Hair' on Her Wedding Day

Carrie Underwood has some simple requests when it comes time to tie the knot with her hockey player fiancé Mike Fisher. "[I want] a groom, good food and an open bar," Underwood, 26, stated on the red carpet at the People's Choice Awards at Los Angeles's Nokia Theatre.

She may not know who's designing her wedding dress yet – or have picked a wedding date – but Underwood has some thoughts about how she plans to look on her big day.

"I'm Southern," she says. "I like big hair and eyeliner. I want my wedding day to be me, so I'll probably be rocking some big hair and some eyeliner."

Underwood, who just released her third album Play On, will kick off her tour in March – but she has a strategy for staying in touch with Fisher while they're apart.

"We're big texters," she says. "We talk on the phone. I-Chatting, I don't know what we'd do without it to be honest – and face time is the most important."

As for her fiancé, Underwood says, "he looks good in pictures – but he looks better in person."

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Ke$ha "Tik Tok" Live Performance On Conan O’Brien

Five Things to Know About Rihanna's New Beau

Rihanna and baseball pro Matt Kemp have gone public with their relationship, cozying up in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where they've been spotted swimming with the dolphins, gazing at the ocean and smooching passionately. "They've only had a few opportunities to be together," Kemp's agent tells PEOPLE, "but those times have been fun."

Just who is this hunky ball player who has captured the 21-year-old's singer's heart after her violent relationship ended with Chris Brown? Here are five things to know about the 25-year-old Kemp:

1. His Bat's Silver, His Glove's Gold, His Wallet's Fat
The Los Angeles Dodgers paid Kemp $5 million last year in what was the starting outfielder’s breakthrough season. He had 26 home runs and 101 RBIs in 2009, winning the Silver Slugger award for his stellar hitting and the Golden Glove for his fielding prowess.

2. He's Nicknamed "The Bison"
During his second major league game in 2006 against the Atlanta Braves, Kemp stole second base, prompting TV announcer Don Sutton to say Kemp looked like “a big buffalo running around the bases” – and a nickname was born.

3. He's a Country Boy at Heart
Behind Kemp's impressive 6-foot-2, 230-pound frame lies a guy with down-home sensibilities. He hails not from L.A. but from Midwest City, Okla., population 54,000, which means the entire town could fit in Dodger Stadium (capacity 56,000) with room to spare.

4. Pearly Whites Impress Him
What has Kemp been searching for in a love interest? "Independent, pretty, good teeth," he told Young Hollywood. "I like good teeth." Seems like he’s found all three qualities in Rihanna: a knockout star with a successful music career – and a famous smile!

5. He Has a "Mini-Me"
Number 27 has his own Bobblehead doll that stars in the online video The Adventures of Lil' Matt with a cameo by Snoop Dogg, who holds the Kemp doll in the palm of his hand and promises to write the Dodgers a new theme song if they win the championship.

Fantasia Addresses Rumors On 106 & Park

Shania Twain To Interview Queen Of Jordan

Before Shania Twain guest judges "American Idol" auditions later this month, on Friday (Jan. 8) the country star will grab a Canadian Broadcasting Corp. radio mic in Toronto to interview Queen Rania of Jordan.

Twain is to guest host the CBC's "The Current" radio show and is slated to ask the Jordanian queen about her global charity for underprivileged youth, 1Goal.

Twain, who experienced childhood poverty growing up in northern Ontario, as part of her radio gig will also visit an inner-city Toronto school to perform for students and preach help for young talent.

Twain last week carried the Olympic torch in front of thousands in her hometown of Timmins, Ontario, ahead of the Vancouver/Whistler Games, which kick off Feb. 12th.

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Cobra Starship Feat. Nicole Scherzinger "Good Girls Go Bad" Performance

Heidi Klum Launching Two Maternity Lines!

There’s no stopping supermodel mama Heidi Klum! Just three months after welcoming her fourth child, daughter Lou Sulola, the Project Runway host announces plans to launch two maternity lines next month.

Lavish by Heidi Klum and Loved by Heidi Klum will debut online and in stores Feb. 12 for A Pea in the Pod and Motherhood Maternity, respectively. (Heidi follows in the footsteps of Nicole Richie, who debuted her own line for A Pea in the Pod in August.)

In keeping with Heidi’s own sexy maternity style, Lavish includes 15 pieces of “iconic style and seamless fit.” One highlight? A slinky black maxidress, $128, worthy of a red carpet arrival!

Loved will offer 14 affordable items made for comfort. Pieces include a loose-fitting floral print top, $40, and blue button-down tunic, $30. Heidi brings a heck of a lot of sartorial expertise (including a combined three years of pregnancies!) to her lines.

“I experienced fashion challenges during my four pregnancies and combined my knowledge of what works in terms of style, comfort and practicality to create these lines,” Heidi said today in a statement. “Being pregnant shouldn’t stop you from being fashionable and feeling great about your changing body. It’s an exciting journey.”

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Ke$ha And Susan Boyle Vying For No. 1 On Next Week's Billboard 200

The first sales week of 2010 could be another battle for No. 1, as "Britain's Got Talent" sensation Susan Boyle and "TiK ToK" singer Ke$ha compete for the top spot on the Billboard 200.

Early prognostications from label sources suggest that both Boyle's "I Dreamed a Dream" or Ke$ha's just-released debut album, "Animal," may sell around 100,000 copies by week's end on Jan. 10. With Ke$ha's very youthful audience going up against Boyle's more mature demographic, however, it's a tough call on who may come out on top.

Ke$ha's album has an attractive developing artist list price of $9.98, but it's on sale for less than that at the big physical retailers. Additionally, both the Amazon MP3 and iTunes Stores are offering it for only $6.99. Sources suggest that the album will have an overwhelming amount of its first-week sales powered by digital downloads of the set.

The 22-year-old pop newcomer has already made a lot of chart noise, as "Animal's" lead single, "TiK ToK," has sold 2.44 million total downloads -- including 394,000 this past week. It retains the No. 1 slot on the Hot Digital Songs chart for a third straight week as well.

A No. 1 position would be nothing new for Boyle, however. The singer has already clocked six weeks at the top with "Dream" and forced both Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige to debut at No. 2 with their latest albums.

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First Look: Trina - "That’s My Attitude"

Lady Gaga's A Barbie Girl!

In case Christmas merriment/ eating/ lethargy caused you to miss these amazing photos of Barbie dressed like Lady Gaga, here they are, for your entertainment. They're not actual Gaga Barbies (unfortunately), but instead they're the work of Veik, a 29-year-old doll enthusiast and skilled DIYer from Beijing.

Veik created painstakingly perfect Barbie-sized versions of Lady Gaga's infamous Jean Charles de Castelbajac Kermit dress, her red lace outfit from the VMAs, her hair bow made of hair, and various exacting iterations of her "Bad Romance" looks, including her Alexander McQueen claw shoe.

Read out an interview with Veik at Joonbug to find out more about how he creates his Gaga Barbie fashions, and check out Veik's Flickr for his amazing Gaga as Barbie Photoshop jobs. More pictures after the jump!









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First Listen: Mariah Carey Feat. Ne-Yo - "Angels Cry" (Remix)

A-Trak Producing Madonna's Next Album

Madonna has reportedly secured DJ A-Trak as a producer for her next studio album.

The 'Celebration' singer, whose last record Hard Candy was released in 2008, is said to want an "old skool" feel to her new material.

Speaking about the direction of the record, A-Trak told the Daily Star: "It's my production, turned into song structure - halfway between rap and electronic and whatever else I listen to."

Madonna is also expected to work with Pearl Jam producer Brendan O'Brien on the album, which is provisionally scheduled for release later this year.

A-Trak has previously worked with Armand Van Helden as duo Duck Sauce, who released single 'aNYway' in October.

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First Listen: Destiny's Child - "Twirk"

Lady Gaga Announces 3rd Album!

GaGa Daily just tweeted: (@GaGaDaily) to tell the fans that it is official... Lady Gaga's 3rd album will arrive in the hands of fans in late 2010, just around one year after The Fame Mons✝er!

It looks like 2010 may be another year of the Gaga! Let's hope that Lady Gaga can keep the momentum going and come back with something new and fresh like her first LP did.

Her debut album really set the bar and definitely is a lot to live up to, although we think that's not something that Gaga is too worried about.

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Sneak Peek Of Toni Braxton's Walmart Soundcheck

Alicia Keys Talks Music Video With Beyonce

Alicia Keys talked to BET.com about her possible plans to shoot a video for the Beyonce assisted “Put it in a Love Song.”

“Are you gonna get your wish to see the video for “Put it in a Love Song” with Beyonce, I have to say it’s looking really likely, ‘cause we have to do that,’” Keys revealed.

“And we’ve already talked about where we want it to be. We’ve been toying with some ill locations. She’s an incredible lady and I absolutely consider her a friend. And we are going to totally, entirely blow your whole head backwards when we do that video.”

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Mariah Gets Carey'd Away At Palm Springs Gala

More With Christina Aguilera In Marie Claire Magazine

Whether she's working with legendary hip-hop producer DJ Premier or making a song that's a throwback to the 1940s, Christina Aguilera has never been afraid to experiment with her music. And on her new album, Bionic, due in March, the singer is looking ahead:

In next month's issue of Marie Claire, the songstress says that the album "is about the future," crediting son Max as a musical inspiration who's "motivating me to want to play and have fun."

Although Aguilera has always been known for her soaring vocals, she's brought in a softer style of singing on this album. She admitted to the magazine that easing up is something "that maybe I've been afraid to do in the past, to allow myself to go to a place of 'less singing,' " she said. "I'm more vulnerable and more strong at the same time."

According to the magazine, the album's tentative first single is a Tricky Stewart-produced track called "Glam," described as "a poppy, hip-hop inflected throwback to Madonna's 'Vogue.' " Other tracks include "the addictive electronic title track" and an ode to her son titled "Lullaby," which is the result of Aguilera's studio sessions with Australian singer Sia.

Last fall, Tricky Stewart talked about the album, calling it "one of her best bodies of work."

"I know that there's a lot of other cool features, like I know that she has Santigold and Flo Rida on there," he told Rap-Up.com. "She's mixing it up again. She's singing R&B again, she's doing pop. She's doing it all, but she's found a way to make it all meet in the middle because she's so many different things."

Over the summer, Aguilera mentioned a couple of other artistsshe's been working with, although it was unclear at press time whether those collaborations will appear on the LP. "I got a chance to sort of write with Santigold, M.I.A., Ladytron — artists that I really love," she told fans during a broadcast for her A.P.E. radio station in August. Other collaborators include Dr. Luke, Bravery frontman Sam Endicott (who worked with Shakira on "She Wolf"), Switch and Goldfrapp.

And while she puts the finishing touches on Bionic, Aguilera is also busy shooting her on-screen debut in the movie musical, "Burlesque," which hits theaters in November.



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Katy Perry On Glamour Magazine Cover

Katy Perry graces the cover of this months issue of Glamour Magazine. Check out part of the interview below:

On her hit song “I Kissed A Girl”: “I have a soft spot for women—I’m not afraid of it. Some women walk into the room, and they’re so beautiful and you’re like, ‘I wanna smell you,’ you know? I have certain girlfriends who I just think are the most angelic, beautiful creatures. And if any of my boyfriends ever fail me, I’ll turn to them!”

On relationships: “I’m excited to find a partner who can just be my teammate. And there’s got to be respect. For me, that’s hard because it’s easy for me to steamroll guys. I need a man who tells me the party’s over, that it’s time to go home, because [we] have to work in the morning.”

On her beau, British funnyman Russell Brand: “When he was filming Get Him to the Greek, I did a cameo with him. My scene called for me to make out with him. And on the way down the stairs after the scene, I was hopping like a bunny. I hope like a bunny when I’m happy.”

On awkward guy encounters: “When I was meeting people in L.A., guys always thought if they paid for dinner, they deserved a blow job. But generally, I’ll say this—and I’ll say it proudly—I can’t sleep with someone if I don’t have a connection with them."

On feeling vulnerable: “I have always been this character, but I kind of cartoon-ized myself a little bit [in my stage persona]. So when someone really likes me, it’s like here comes a person! I wonder if you can handle this.”

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First Listen: Trina Feat. Lady Gaga - "Let Them Hoes Fight" (Full)

Lady Gaga Teams Up With Polaroid

In an effort to bring back the popularity of instant cameras, the camera crew have hired none other than Lady Gaga as their new creative director and inventor of speciality projects!

Though the official announcement will be made tomorrow at the 2010 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, Gaga is already talking about what she plans to do with her new job. She says:

"The Haus of Gaga has been developing prototypes in the vein of fashion/technology/photography innovation, blending the iconic history of Polaroid and instant film with the digital era and we are excited to collaborate on these ventures with the Polaroid brand.

"Lifestyle, music, art, fashion: I am so excited to extend myself behind the scenes as a designer, and to - as my father puts it - finally have a real job."

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Mariah Carey At Palm Springs Film Festival

Mariah Carey attended the 2010 Palm Springs International Film Festival's Black Tie Awards Gala held at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California on Tuesday, January 5, 2010.

Mimi scored the award for Breakthrough Performance for her role in Precious

Carey, teetering in a skin-tight, black-beaded full-length Herve Leger gown, was escorted onto the stage Tuesday night, and at the podium, greeted her presenter and "Precious" director Lee Daniels with a little dance and a big hug.

Carey hesitated for a few seconds, looked to the ceiling, sighed and said, "Please forgive me, because I'm a little bit, um ..." An audience member finished the sentence for her with an obscenity, to which Carey replied, "Yeah!" adding a long, hearty laugh.

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Mary J. Blige Interview On Chelsea Lately

Leona Lewis Collaborates For Re-release Of 'Echo'

Leona Lewis is teaming up with Robbie Williams in the studio next week to record two tracks.

They are for a re-release of Echo later this year, following the box office success of Avatar –which featured Leona’s dulcet tones.

And her mentor Simon Cowell is desperate to get Robbie in as a fifth X Factor judge and has even suggested him to join Leona on stage for two dates on her arena tour this summer.

But as if that wasn’t enough, Leona has also been in touch with Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill about a one-off track.

“Leona is incredibly proactive. She knows exactly what she wants and where she's heading and is thrilled with these developments."

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P!nk Will Perform At The 2010 Grammy Awards Show

Pink will perform at the Grammys later this month, Access Hollywood has exclusively learned.

Pink will join the likes of Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Lady Antebellum, The Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell and Taylor Swift, who have already been announced as performers at the show.

Beyonce heads into the big show with 10 nominations, including record of the year for “Halo,” song of the year for “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)” and album of the year for “I Am… Sasha Fierce.”

The 52nd Grammy Awards will take place January 31st from Los Angeles at 8pm on CBS.

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Katherine McPhee "Had It All" Performance On Regis And Kelly

Jennifer Lopez Covers Elle Magazine

Check out more glamorous pictures of Jennifer Lopez in this months Elle Magazine, after the jump.

Carrie Underwood To Appear On 'How I Met Your Mother'

It’s been a winter of milestones for Carrie Underwood!

First, the country singer got engaged to hunky hockey player Mike Fisher. Next, she will make her acting debut on an upcoming episode of How I Met Your Mother.

Underwood will play Tiffany, an enigmatic pharmaceutical sales rep and love interest for Ted (played by Josh Radnor), in an episode scheduled to air in March.

The CBS comedy series celebrates its 100th episode on Jan. 11th, when Stacy Keibler will join the show as a guest. That milestone will also mark the beginning of a guest arch for Rachel Bilson, who may or may not be The One.

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First Listen: Jewel - "Stay Here Forever"

Lady Gaga Added To Grammy Performers Line Up

Lady Gaga, Green Day, Dave Matthews Band and Zac Brown Band are the latest acts scheduled to perform at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, it was announced today (Jan. 5th) on the Recording Academy's official twitter page.

Taking place at the Los Angeles' Staples Center on Jan. 31, and airing live on CBS, the Grammys will also feature performances by nominated artists Beyoncé, the Black Eyed Peas, Taylor Swift, Maxwell and Lady Antebellum. More artists and presenters will be revealed soon, according to the announcement.

Now that Lady Gaga and Dave Matthews Band have been added to the roster, all five nominees in the Album of the Year category -- which also includes Beyoncé, the Black Eyed Peas and Swift -- will perform on the show.

Album of the Year is just one of 10 nods for Beyonce's "I Am… Sasha Fierce," whose nomination domination is followed by eight nods for Swift's "Fearless," six each for Maxwell, the Peas and Kanye West and five each for Jay-Z and Gaga.

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