Manila Date Added To Janet Jackson's 'Number Ones World Tour'

A fourth date has been added to Janet Jackson's upcoming 'Number Ones, Up Close and Personal Tour.' This time it's Manila.

According to the Philippines Ticketworld website, the show will be performed at the PICC Plenary Hall on Friday, February 4th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 7th.

This date now becomes the earliest announced show of the tour. The other three cities that have been announced are Singapore on February 7th, Hong Kong on February 14th, and Taipei on February 19th.

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Ryan Seacrest Reveals Details On Britney’s “Hold It Against Me” & Next Single

Ryan Seacrest has been lucky enough to get an exclusive preview of Britney Spears’ upcoming seventh studio album, courtesy of the superstar’s managers Larry Rudolph and Adam Leber.

Seacrest dished all the dirt about the Britney comeback on his official website, revealing new information about “Hold It Against Me”, a future single titled “I I I Wanna Go”, and some super exciting news about Britney’s new music video.

Spears’ managers Larry Rudolph and Adam Leber gave Ryan a first listen to the high-energy single on Thursday, which blew away the demo that leaked online earlier this morning. Leber played the song off of his trusted iPod Classic in Ryan’s radio studio . Britney’s managing team also played a second song for Ryan, “I I I Wanna Go” another powerhouse single from the new album.

Rudolph and Leber explained to Ryan that the creative process for “Hold It Against Me” music video is well underway and are nothing short of spectacular. Spears has been rehearsing choreography for the video for a month now, and will shoot in two weeks.

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Lady Gaga Unveils Polaroid 'Grey Label' Line At CES 2011

Lady Gaga proved the star of the first official day of CES 2011 on Thursday (Jan. 6th), taking the stage in the Polaroid booth to unveil a line of products she helped design.

Rihanna To Launch Her First Fragrance, Reb’l Fleur

It’s a deal that’s been months in the making, but Rihanna is now officially Hollywood’s newest perfumer with the launch of her debut signature scent, Reb’l Fleur.

“My grandmother in Barbados used to call me her Rebel Flower,” the singer tells PEOPLE of what inspired the fragrance’s name.

And while the name might be the natural choice, deciding on the final mix proved something more of a challenge. “Over the years, I layered many different scents to get something that was truly my own,” she says.

“But I wanted…something that said ‘Rihanna was here.’ Something delicious and special, a fragrance with subtle hints that linger and leave a sexy memory.”

The end result recalls the star’s Caribbean upbringing with ripe fruits and sumptuous florals, as well as a musky mix of vanilla, patchouli and amber. Reb’l Fleur will begin rolling into department stores in February, priced at $49 for a 1.7 oz. bottle.

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Céline Dion: Twins Tiring, But an ‘Intense Joy’

Ten weeks after delivering twin boys, Céline Dion says she’s ‘coping day by day’ with sons Nelson and Eddy.

In an interview with French magazine GALA, the singer, 42, explains that she’s thankful for the help she receives from her mother Thérèse and sister Linda, as their presence means she doesn’t have to worry about “housework, cooking or doing the shopping.”

“I didn’t have these children to not take care of them, to give myself to them 200 – 300 percent,” she explains.

“I am changing diapers and breastfeeding and that’s something where no one can take my place. It’s tiring but an intense joy.”

“I take things day by day,” Dion adds. “That’s the secret to me. In any case, breastfeeding is more difficult if you are stressed. Sometimes I find myself in comical situations I don’t know how to get myself out of. For example, when both are feeding and one has gas while the other is burping, I don’t know which position to adopt!”

After delivering the boys on Oct. 23, Dion says she experienced loss of appetite and a change in mood, which others noticed. “Some of the first days after I came home, I was a little outside myself,” the singer notes. “I had no appetite and that bothered me. My mother remarked that she noticed I had moments of lifelessness, but reassured me that this was entirely normal.”

She also experience mood swings, telling the magazine, “One moment, tremendous happiness; the next, fatigue sets in, and I cried for no reason, and then that took care of itself. It’s for things like that after having a baby that mothers really need emotional support.”

Though she will begin lightly rehearsing later this month for her Las Vegas return in March, Dion isn’t putting too much pressure on herself.

“In reality, I’ve had almost no time getting a shower and feeding myself. My preoccupation has been eating sensibly,” she shares. “My only worry has been to be able to open and close [my tops] quickly for breastfeeding. It’s been out of the question to even wear a blouse!”

As for the beauty details, “makeup can wait. There’ll be time for all that,” Dion laughs.

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First Listen: Keri Hilson Feat. Timbaland - "Hold Your Breath"

Earlier this week we posted a snippet of Nicole Scherzinger's new single called "Hold You Breath." Check out Keri Hilson's version that she recorded as a demo, which eventually ended up in the hands on Nicole.

Nicki Minaj & Rihanna Get Ready To "Fly" On Music Video Shoot

Nicki Minaj and Rihanna are ready to spread their wings and “Fly.”

The ladies are scheduled to shoot a video for their collaboration off the Young Money rapper’s platinum-certified debut 'Pink Friday,' with Sanaa Hamri in the director’s chair. Hamri has helmed videos for Mariah Carey, Prince, and B.o.B.

The Harajuku Barbie has been steady on the video grind, most recently shooting a clip for “Moment 4 Life” with her Young Money cohort Drake.

Already, Nicki has released visuals for “Your Love,” “Check It Out,” and “Right Thru Me,” where she flexed her acting chops.

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Jennifer Lopez & Idol Cast Cover Entertainment Weekly

Katy Perry To Guest Star On 'How I Met Your Mother'

Katy Perry will guest star on an episode of CBS hit show 'How I Met Your Mother' later this season as a potential love interest for Josh Radnor's Ted, CBS said Thursday.

The episode, titled "Oh Honey," will see her play Zoey's (Jennifer Morrison) cousin, described as "a beautiful, naive girl who the gang resorts to calling 'honey'."

"Katy is a tremendous talent and we are delighted to be able to work with her," said Carter Bays, co-creator and executive producer of the show.

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P!nk’s “Greatest Hits… So Far!!!” Best Selling Album In Australia For 2010!

P!nk’s almost unhealthy dominance over the land down under shows no signs of slowing down, with ARIA reporting that the singer’s recently released best of compilation ‘Greatest Hits… So Far!!!’ is the best selling album in Australia for 2010.

The album was only released in November, but has already managed to go 4x Platinum in Australia, selling 200,000 280,000 copies to become the biggest seller of the year.

The huge Aussie success of Pink’s Greatest Hits album is nothing new for the singer. Her last two studio albums, 'I’m Not Dead' and 'Funhouse,' are both 11x Platinum, and her 'Pink: Live in Australia' tour DVD is the biggest selling music DVD in Australian history after being certified 29x Platinum (and counting – It’s still #6 on the chart).

The actual 'Funhouse' tour itself was also the most successful tour in Australian history, grossing over $80 million in the country alone.

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Lady Gaga Sings Jazz Standards During Surprise N.Y. Set

Aretha Franklin: Health Problem "Has Been Resolved"

Aretha Franklin has granted another brief interview about her unspecified illness that required surgery last month, telling JET magazine that the health problem, while still undisclosed, "has been resolved."

"I am not one to do a lot of talking about my personal health or business," says the 68-year-old singer, who won't confirm rumors that she was treated for pancreatic cancer. "I don't have to talk about my health with anybody other than my doctors. The problem has been resolved."

Franklin says that she felt "a very hard pain in my side" during a concert in Toronto last year, and that she believed that the pain had resulted from a recent colonoscopy.

"I got up at 2 o'clock in the morning and called the doctor who did the colonoscopy and told him what was happening," she says.

"He said, 'Miss Franklin, whatever it is, it is not from the colonoscopy. You need to come home and have a CAT-scan.' Thank God he said that because that unfolded everything, what the problem was and everything."

Franklin underwent surgery at a Detroit hospital in early December and was discharged on Dec. 15th. The singer canceled all of her concerts through spring 2011 and was told to rest at home for eight weeks following the surgery.

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Britney Spears Unveils “Hold It Against Me” Official Single Cover

First Listen: Britney Spears – "Hold It Against Me" (Demo)

Britney Spears’ fans were whipped into a frenzy when the demo of her 1st single, "Hold It Against Me," surfaced today. Although the final version of the track will be adjusted by Dr. Luke and Max Martin, the demo offers a preview of how the record will sound.

Katy Perry's 'Firework' Pops Back To No. 1 on Hot 100

After ducking out of the way of Bruno Mars' "Grenade" last week, Katy Perry's "Firework" returns to the Billboard Hot 100 summit for a fourth cumulative frame.

Perry's inextinguishable track ranks at No. 2 on both Digital Songs with 398,000 downloads (down 22%), according to Nielsen SoundScan, and on Radio Songs with 124.5 million listener impressions (down 1%), according to Nielsen BDS.

Mars' "Grenade," which drops to No. 2 on the Hot 100, holds atop Digital Songs for a third week with a still-healthy 425,000 downloads (down 24%), the 11th best sales week since SoundScan began tracking digital track sales in 2003. The song's total a week ago (559,000) stands as the third-highest weekly sum.

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Jennifer Lopez And The Guys Cover The Hollywood Reporter

Cheryl Cole Tells It Like It Is, In Elle Magazine

We think it is safe to say that Cheryl Cole has had better years than 2010.

In the span of 12 months, she dealt with a messy divorce, scrutiny over her decisions on 'X Factor' and a case of malaria.

But, coming into the New Year, Cheryl has confessed to sources that she is going to take things in stride and no longer listen the commentary of others about her life, especially those in the media. She explained to Elle Magazine:

"I have taken so much s**t, I’ve stopped listening to other people. I have had enough. There's only so much you can cope with and then you either allow it to swallow you up or you say, 'Sod this.'

"I have had it with negativity and bitchiness. I want people to like my music but I couldn't give a s**t about what they think of me. Take it or leave it. I do not care."

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Katy Perry Wins Big at People's Choice Awards

Britney Spears Inspires 'Country Strong' Character

Gwyneth Paltrow's "Country Strong" character Kelly Canter plays out an all-too-common tale in the music industry: fallen star, substance abuser and rehab graduate hell-bent on a return to their former glory.

In fact, it was only last year that we were celebrating "Crazy Heart," the male version of this drama, with Jeff Bridges in the lead role for which he won an Academy Award.

And while "Country Strong" also looked to Nashville for authenticity, shooting the bulk of the movie in Music City, recruiting established producers like Byron Galimore (Tim McGraw, Sugarland) and Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift) and working with local musicians and crew, inspiration for the main character came from the pop world. Specifically: Britney Spears and Michael Jackson.

"We build these artists and celebrate them, then at the first sign of weakness, we rally around their downfall," writer-director Shana Feste tells Billboard. "Then we want to build them back up for a comeback. How difficult to live life like that in public."

Feste wrote the bulk of the screenplay in 2008 as Spears was undergoing a series of personal -- and public -- dramas. She was finishing the script when news of Michael Jackson's death broke. "I wanted to present these characters as messy, complicated and conflicted," she said. "Everybody is flawed."

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Kelly Rowland Performs At Jet Nightclub

No Doubt Starts Official Recording Sessions for First Album in 10 Years

No Doubt entered the studio Monday (Jan. 3) to begin recording its first album in nearly 10 years, according to updates on the band's official Twitter account.

"Holidays over. 2010 done. 10 new songs written. No Doubt's 2011 New Year's resolution: to record our new album... beginning today!" wrote guitarist Tom Dumont.

After some confusion on the band's official message board about studio work that took place in 2010, Dumont took to the fan forum to explain further, saying: "We worked (in a little studio) most of last year writing songs. We 'demo' them as we write, which is like making rough draft recordings… Now, starting today, we're back in a real studio really recording again."

In his message board post, Dumont also revealed that there are "two new ND babies coming soon -- mine and Tony's -- so there will be a little delay for that." He added: "The goal is to write a couple songs more this year and of course finish recording all of them."

Discussion of the long-awaited follow-up to 2001's "Rock Steady" has surrounded Gwen Stefani and her bandmates since their successful reunion tour during summer 2009. Last September, bassist Tony Kanal told Billboard.com that he anticipates the band's next tour will be "even bigger, and when I say 'bigger' I mean more shows and around the world."

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First Listen: Nicole Scherzinger - "Don't Hold Your Breath" (Snippet)

Nicole Scherzinger revealed that her next single is titled "Don’t Hold Your Breath." Take a listen to a very brief snippet above.

Christina Aguilera's Love Triangle At Home

Life just got a whole less awkward for Christina Aguilera.

Recent reports claim that until yesterday (Jan. 4), the singer was sharing her Beverly Hills home with not only her ex-husband Jordan Bratman and their son -- but also her new beau, Matthew Rutler.

Rutler reportedly moved in several weeks ago, and yesterday, Bratman finally moved out.

As one source connected with the threesome put it, "Thank God Jordan is moving out. It was getting really awkward, but Christina was letting Jordan stay for the sake of Max."

After Christina filed for divorce Jordan wouldn't move out of the house, so Christina was staying in various L.A. hotels, but eventually moved back into the family home.

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Behind The Scenes: Lil Kim’s "Clap Clap"/"Black Friday" Video

Britney Spears Beats Lady Gaga In MTV Battle!

Now, remember that article MTV did pitting Britney Spears against Lady Gaga for the top pop diva of 2011? Well they also held a poll to determine a winner, and after more than 100,000 votes and 1,100 comments on their blog post, one DIVA clearly came out on top with almost double the votes — Britney!

According to the voters, Britney Spears will be the dominant diva in 2011. Spears took home 62 percent of the total vote, notching well over 70,000 votes over the 24 hour period when the poll was left open.

Gaga acquitted herself nicely, picking up 38 percent of the vote (approximately 45,000 clicks) in the poll. Many fans seemed to be sharply divided within themselves, as they admitted fandom for both ladies in question.

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Keri Hilson "Pretty Girl Rocks" On David Letterman

Toni Braxton “Considering” Playboy Offer

Toni Braxton, 43, has revealed that she is considering posing for Playboy. Writing on Twitter today, the singer said (read down-up):

Burlesque Leading The Upcoming Razzie Nominations

Sometimes it's an honor just to be nominated – but not when it comes to the Razzies.

The nomination ballots for the awards celebrating the worst movies of 2010 have just been mailed out, and "Burlesque" leads the pack, with nods for worst actress (Christina Aguilera), worst supporting actress (Kristen Bell and Cher), worst supporting actor (Cam Gigandet), worst screenplay, and worst director.

The glitzy musical was not, however, considered for worst picture, reports the L.A. Times. That distinction went to "The Bounty Hunter,” “Clash of the Titans,” “The Expendables,” “Grown Ups,” “Jonah Hex,” “Killers,” “The Last Airbender,” “Little Fockers,” “Sex and the City 2,” “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” “Vampires Suck” and “Yogi Bear.”

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Lauryn Hill's Excuse For Being Late

Rihanna To Release Two Singles This Month

Rihanna is preparing not one but two new singles. The singer recently paused the promotional push for her ‘Loud’ album to rap up filming of her new movie ‘Battleship’.

According to All Access, ‘Loud’s' next release will indeed be "S&M". The sexy uptempo is set to impact U.S. Mainstream radio on January 25th.

Meanwhile, the model’s collaboration with Kanye West, "All of the Lights," saw its video shot two weeks ago, and is set to hit airwaves on January 18th.

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Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday’ Certified Platinum

Congratulations are most certainly in order for Nicki Minaj. The Young Money star has seen her debut LP ‘Pink Friday’ certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Even more impressive is that the album has only been out for five weeks, and is still sitting in the top ten of the Billboard 200.

Nicki’s current single “Moment 4 Life” featuring Drake is currently #69 on the Hot 100, #10 on the Rap Chart, and #24 on the R&B Chart.

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Taylor Swift Surprises Fans On 'Rachael Ray Show'

On yesterday's (Jan. 3) episode of the "Rachael Ray Show," Taylor Swift snuck up on two of her biggest fans, who had just received Taylor-esque makeovers.

Britney Spears Still Recording New Album

Britney Spears has been recording her seventh studio album for quite a while now, and despite it being due in stores in less than three months, Britney hasn’t quite wrapped things up yet.

In a new interview with Rap-Up, British singer-songwriter Jessie J has revealed that she’s just headed into the studio to write lyrics to a Britney demo she’s been given by the superstar’s team.

“I am going in the studio tomorrow to try and write a song for Britney,” Jessie tells Rap-Up.com via phone from her native London. “I was sent a backing track for her album and they specifically asked me to write on it, so I’m going to go in the studio on my night off.”

While she is unable to reveal the track’s producer, she did rule out hit maker Dr. Luke, adding, “It’s not who people expect it to be. It’s good, it’s very good.”

“I’m hoping that I’ll be able to crack it,” she says. “It’s a very U.K. kinda sound, which is why I think they want me to write it. I’m gonna put a little Jessie J spin on it and get Britney singing about grabbing her crotch. You never know.”

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New Beyonce L’Oreal Feria Hair Dye Line Commercial

Toni Braxton And Family Starring In Reality TV Show

Toni Braxton is the latest celebrity to open her home to reality television cameras.

Braxton, the Grammy-winning singer of "Un-Break My Heart" and "You're Makin' Me High," will appear in "Braxton Family Values" on the WE network starting in April. Braxton's sisters - Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar - are all aspiring singers.

The WE network appeals chiefly to women, and with Oprah Winfrey's new OWN network going on the air last weekend, it is looking to sharpen its focus for viewers. The network said it will emphasize programs that feature families.

The dynamic of four women trying to follow the 43-year-old Braxton into show business - with varying levels of success - appealed to WE executives. The network's research indicated that programs about families, often with a humorous touch, is a niche worth exploring.

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Behind The Scenes: The Making Of Alicia Keys Feat. Eve - "Speechless"

Jazmine Sullivan Announces Departure From Music

Jazmine Sullivan made a shocking announcement on Twitter yesterday. The R&B singer revealed to thousands of fans that she intends to take a break from music, placing her budding career on hold.

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Christina Aguilera Covers Exile Magazine

Lady Gaga Makes Top-Selling Cover Girl Of 2010

Practically everyone went gaga for Lady Gaga last year.

How do we know? Well, it's all in the magazine sales numbers.

According to Women's Wear Daily, nearly 250,000 copies of Rolling Stone's summer special featuring a gun-toting Gaga were sold. That's more than three times the mag's monthly average and by far its top seller of 2010.

The Lady's Cosmopolitan cover was the fashion glossy's best-selling issue of the year, too, while her Vanity Fair and Elle covers ranked in the top three.

So which star's newsstand numbers were the worst?

Poor Taylor Swift!

Readers just weren't that into the country cutie—her Elle cover was the worst performer of the year through October, and her Glamour and Marie Claire covers tanked, too, ranking as the second- and third-lowest-selling issues of the year, respectively.

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New Beyonce L’Oreal Commercial

Madonna Crowned Most Written-About Celebrity

Madonna has been crowned as Noughties' most written-about celebrity
in UK's print media since 2000.

She beat out other top contenders such as Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, and David and Victoria Beckham.

She notched up 46,000 mentions, at least 15,000 more than second-placed Simon Cowell, 51. They were followed by Robbie Williams, 36, Kate Moss, 36, and Britney Spears, 29.

Michael Jackson was eighth on the list after his suspicious death in 2009 dominated headlines.

And Brand Beckham was undoubtedly the celebrity pairing of the decade with more than 50,000 mentions between them.

Victoria, 36, topped her husband David, 34, into seventh place by just 880 names. Ninth was Sir Paul McCartney, 68, and 10th Kylie Minogue, 42.

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Christina Milian Covers Latina Magazine

Rihanna's 'Loud' Hits No. 1 on U.K. Album Chart

Rihanna's "Loud" album (Def Jam/Universal) achieved its first week at No. 1 on the U.K.'s first sales charts of 2011, as Matt Cardle's "When We Collide" (Syco Music/Sony Music Entertainment) began a third week atop the singles survey.

There was more good news for Rihanna as Cardle's single narrowly failed to overtake Eminem's "Love The Way You Lie" (Interscope/Universal), on which she is featured, as the territory's best-selling single of 2010.

"Loud" debuted at No. 2 in late November and had climbed back there to spend the last two weeks in runner-up spot, but finally reached the summit to end the six-week reign of Take That's "Progress" (Polydor/Universal).

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Kim Kardashian Debuts 'Turn It Up' Song On New Year's Eve

Christina Aguilera Starts A New Chapter With The New Year

Christina Aguilera, who just turned 30, is ready for a fresh start – and what better way to celebrate than with a big bash for her family and friends?

The singer and Burlesque star threw a party at her Beverly Hills home on New Year's Eve, with 175 guests, including her new man Matt Rutler and celeb pals and newlyweds Nicole Richie and Joel Madden.

Aguilera – who toasted the New Year with a custom bottle of Moët champagne with her name engraved on it – wowed the crowd in a silver sequin Herve Leger dress and jeweled Christian Louboutin heels.

"She was so excited!" a guest tells PEOPLE. "She was all smiles all night and really relaxed. She's had a tough year, but she looked genuinely happy."

Indeed, the singer recently confided her anticipation of the event in an interview with PEOPLE. "This party is all about counting down to the new chapter of my life," she said. "I'll be surrounded by friends and family who care and love me to death."

With the party and the kick off of 2011, she's closing the book on a difficult year in which she filed for divorce from her husband Jordan Bratman.

"It's really a time for me to look forward to the next chapter in my life," Aguilera added. "I couldn't think of a better way to bring in the New Year [than with a party]."

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