J.Lo's "On The Floor" Hits No.1 On iTunes After Music Video Debut On 'Idol'

Jennifer Lopez took to her twitter announcing that her latest dance hit "On The Floor" featuring Pitbull, has officially nabbed the No. 1 spot on iTunes, topping fellow DIVAS Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Ke$ha, who hold the remaining top three positions.

Jennifer tweeted her fans:

"You did it!! #onthefloor is #1 on @itunes!! #thankyou #thankyou #iloveyou guys so much"

"On The Floor" is currently at No. 9 on Billboard Hot 100 and marks Lopez's 10th Hot 100 top 10, a sum that includes four No. 1s.

Expect her to be even higher on the Hot 100 next week as the surge in sales and radio play continue to skyrocket this week.

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Britney Spears Visits Ryan Seacrest On KIIS FM

The release of Britney Spears' ‘Femme Fatale’ album is only weeks away, and she has finally hit the promotional trail in support of the project, making her first stop to Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. Check it out!

Ke$ha Talks Writing Britney Spears Latest Single

If you didn't know already, Ke$ha wrote Britney Spears latest single "Till the World Ends," with a little help from Dr. Luke and Max Martin on the producing end.

Since the song exploded over the airwaves yesterday, Ke$ha was asked to talk about the song and what it was like writing for pop royalty. She told sources:

"I consider myself a songwriter before and above everything else, so it's an honor to write for one of pop music's biggest icons. And I hope it gets everyone's ass on the dance floor cuz y'all know that's what K-Monay does best!"

Last month, Ke$ha talked with Spin.com about the song, saying it's about the power of an artist performing a great gig.

Say Something: Kylie Minogue's Mardi Gras 2011 Message

Adele No. 1 For Another Week On Billboard's Hot 200 Album Chart!

It looks like Adele's reign at No. 1 is here to stay!

According to first-day sales reports from music retailers, the British songstress will repeat at #1 with her top selling album, '21,' for another week!

Adele is currently sitting high on Billboards Hot 200 Album Chart selling a mighty 352,000 copies in its first week according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Notably, '21' also bows atop the Digital Albums chart with 217,000 downloads -- 62% of the set's overall first week. Again, it's the fattest week for a digital set since West's 'My Beautiful' moved 224,000 downloads in its premiere.

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Lady Gaga Performs With Maria Aragon Live In Toronto

The final leg of Lady Gaga’s ‘Monster Ball’ hit Toronto, Canada last night. 10 year old fan Maria Aragon got her special moment on stage, after Gaga saw the youngster’s cover of her hit ‘Born This Way’ on Youtube. Gaga then promised to perform the track with her when she stopped in her city.

Britney Spears Opens Up About How She Now Handles Fame & The Press

In her interview with V Magazine, Britney Spears opened up about the price fame at such a young age had on her, the things written about her in the press, and how she deals with it differently now that she has her children.

"I'm past all of that. I try to block it all out and not pay attention to anything they write about me in the magazines or online. I'm done with that. I have learned to always stay true to myself and never let what other people say about me change who I am.

"It's a really important lesson that took me a long time to learn. I think it's easier to let people in when you're younger, but when I became a mother I wanted more privacy for myself and my children. A life away from my life.

"I don't think I thought about 'fame' when I was a child. I knew I wanted to perform and I knew I wanted to be on stage but I don't think I ever thought about fame or what comes with being famous. If not [her being destined to become famous], then God definitely has a strange sense of humor."

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First Listen: Timbaland Feat. Brandy - "Whenever You Like"

Courtney Love To Pay $430,000 To Settle Twitter Lawsuit

Courtney Love has settled the lawsuit brought against her by a fashion designer who claims she was defamed in a series of messages posted on Twitter.

The settlement with Dawn Simorangkir (aka the "Boudior Queen"), which sources say is being finalized today and will be announced next week, will cost Love about $430,000. The first payment of cash is due today, followed by a series of payments to Simorangkir stretched out until 2014.

The settlement ends a case that was watched as closely for the unique legal issues in play as the often-erratic behavior of the defendant.

Simorangkir, who became embroiled in a dispute with Love over a $4000 payment for clothing, accused the Hole frontwoman of ruining her business with a series of allegedly defamatory tweets posted during a 20 minute rant in 2009.

First Look: Jennifer Lopez Feat. Pitbull - "On The Floor" Video Premiere

Rihanna Poses Topless For Nivea Campaign

Rihanna has stripped down as the latest face of Nivea cosmetics: a topless shot of the pop star, who will help spearhead the brand's 100-year anniversary as the spokesperson for its '100 Years of Skincare for Life' campaign, was released yesterday.

"Over the past 100 years, Niva has been an iconic skincare brand across the world. Rihanna is a music icon and her digital footprint will help us bring our anniversary celebration to consumers wherever they are," says Markus Pinger, member of the Nivea board, in a statement.

The official campaign will launch in May, just as Rihanna is preparing to embark on her Nivea-sponsored Loud tour, which kicks off June 4th in Baltimore.

The elegant look in the Nivea photo strikes a different chord than Rihanna's sexually charged get-ups in the music video for "S&M." The racy single jumps two spots to No. 5 on this week's Hot 100, giving the singer her 13th top five hit on the chart.

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First Listen: Nicole Scherzinger - 'Killer Love' (Album Sampler)

Nicole Scherzinger will finally release her debut album 'Killer Love' in the U.K. on March 21st! This is all due to the success of first single "Poison" which managed a #3 peak on the U.K. Singles Chart. A week before the albums release, Scherzinger will officially digitally release her second single "Don't Hold Your Breath." Check out 30 second clips of each track on the album above.

Jill Scott Signs Distribution Deal With Warner Brothers Label

Following a recently settled, tumultuous legal battle with previous label Hidden Beach, which found her countersuing the label's claim that she exited halfway through a six-album deal last year, singer/songwriter Jill Scott has signed a distribution deal with Warner Brothers Records.

Scott is currently in the studio working on her upcoming album, "The Light of the Sun," which is slated for an early summer release.

While details about the set are still under wraps, the Grammy Award-winning singer gave fans a sneak peek of what to expect when she performed a track from the project during her 20-city national arena tour with Maxwell last year.

Not just limited to music, Scott is also a published poet, actress and designer (an intimate apparel line with Ashley Stewart).

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Lil Kim Visits MTV Rapflix And Talks Nicki Minaj & More

Lil Kim stopped by MTV’s Rapfix last night. Kim chatted it up with host Sway about many topics including:Nicki Minaj, her controversial mixtape, Notorious B.I.G, prison, and much more after the jump!

Britney Spears Reveals Official Tracklisting For 'Femme Fatale' Album

"Femme Fatale" Track Listing:
1. Till The World Ends (Produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Billboard)
2. Hold It Against Me (Produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Co-produced by Billboard)
3. Inside Out (Produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Billboard)
4. I Wanna Go (Produced by Max Martin and Shellback)
5. How I Roll (Produced by Bloodshy, Henrik Jonback and Magnus)
6. (Drop Dead) Beautiful featuring Sabi (Produced by Benny Blanco, Ammo, JMIKE and Billboard)
7. Seal It With A Kiss (Produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Dream Machine)
8. Big Fat Bass featuring will.i.am (Produced by will.i.am)
9. Trouble For Me (Produced by Fraser T Smith)
10. Trip To Your Heart (Produced by Bloodshy, Henrik Jonback and Magnus)
11. Gasoline (Produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco)
12. Criminal (Produced by Max Martin and Shellback)

Mariah Carey "Embarrassed" Over Gadhafi-linked Concert

Mariah Carey says she was unaware that she was booked to perform a concert linked to Gadhafi's clan — and she's embarrassed "to have participated in this mess."

Carey is among a handful of entertainers who were paid handsome fees to give exclusive private concerts. It was later revealed the people behind those concerts were the family of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, whose country is in an open revolt against him and who faces an investigation for possible war crimes.

This week, Nelly Furtado announced she is giving the $1 million fee she was paid in 2007 to charity; Beyonce said in a statement Wednesday that she donated her fees for a 2009 New Year's Eve performance in St. Bart's to Haiti earthquake relief once she discovered the Gadhafi link.

Carey performed in St. Bart's in 2008, but in a statement released to The Associated Press on Thursday, she said she didn't know she was performing for an infamous family.

First Listen: Britney Spears - "Till The World Ends" (Full)

Check out the just leaked full version of Britney Spears second single "Till The World Ends" set to be digitally released on March 14th (US)! The track written by Ke$ha and produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin will be on her new album, 'Femme Fatale' due out March 29th!

Britney Spears Covers The Latest Issue Of V Magazine

Britney Spears, gives us a sensual pose in a white lace dress and black bra for the Spring issue of V Magazine, on newsstands Thursday.

Inside, she is photographed in a larger fashion spread in images that range from playful to mildly risqué.

Her seventh studio album, due in stores this month, "speaks for itself," she tells the March issue of V magazine.

"I worked really hard on it and spent almost two years recording it," she adds. "There's nothing to say. I'll let the music speak for me."

She promises her fans: "The bitch is back and better than ever!"

Of her past personal problems, Spears, who is still under the conservatorship of her father, Jamie, says, "I'm past all of that. I try to block it all out and not pay attention to anything they write about me in the magazines or online. I'm done with that."

Wendy Williams Interview With Aretha Franklin (Part I)

The first part of Wendy Williams’ interview with Aretha Franklin aired earlier today. In the candid conversation with The Queen of Soul, Ms. Franklin talked about how she lost 85 pounds, her friends in the music industry, and her favorite type of dancing. On Thursday, March 3rd, Wendy Williams will air Part Two of her interview.

Janet Jackson Announces U.K. Tour Sales

Absent from the U.K. stage for almost 10 years, Janet Jackson has finally announced ticket information for her highly anticipated U.K. leg of her ‘Number Ones: Up, Close, & Personal World Tour.’

Set to roll into London’s Royal Albert Hall on June 30th and July 2nd, tickets for the concerts go on sale tomorrow, March 4th!

The ‘Number Ones: Up, Close, & Personal World Tour’ will thrill audiences with Janet's trademark choreography, energy, and her huge catalogue of hits.

Fans will be able to purchase tickets from 8am at the following outlets:

Royal Albert Hall (Box Office) – Royalalberthall.com and Ticketline – TicketLine.co.uk

Paula Abdul's Frantic 911 Call!

An unsettling 911 call made by Paula Abdul last month on Valentine's Day has just been released. In the audio, you can hear Paula tearfully and hysterically screaming to her boyfriend to let her out of his car. Check out the audio above!

Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday’ Makes Billboard 200 Chart History

Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday’ has just made history!

Minaj continued the invasion of the chart with ‘Pink Friday’ which nabbed the #9 spot this week with sales of 33k copies (down 28%).

The achievement gives the rapper the title of being the 1st female Hip-Hop act to remain in the top 10 for 14 consecutive weeks.

Other acts in the top 10 include Bruno Mars’ ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans’ at #6 which sold 37k units (down 40%) and Eminem’s ’Recovery’ at #7, selling 34k copies (down 44%).

Lastly, Rihanna’s ‘Loud’ finally managed to surpass the 1 million mark in sales this week by moving two spots to 33k copies at #8 (down 26%).

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Rodney Jerkins Talks Britney & Travis Barker Collabo On 'Femme Fetale'

Jennifer Lopez Skyrockets Onto Hot 100 With "On the Floor"

Jennifer Lopez blasts back onto the Billboard Hot 100, as "On the Floor," featuring Pitbull, soars in as the Hot Shot Debut at No. 9, marking the new "American Idol" judge's highest career launch on the list.

Lopez's first top 10 as a lead artist since the four-week No. 1 "All I Have," featuring LL Cool J, in 2003, begins at No. 3 on Digital Songs (170,000).

Island Def Jam withheld the song from a digital release for a month following its radio launch (it rises 40-38 on Pop Songs), synching it with the premiere of its video on tonight's "Idol" episode.

"On the Floor" marks Lopez's 10th Hot 100 top 10, a sum that includes four No. 1s. She had last reached the top 10 as a featured artist on LL Cool J's "Control Myself" in 2006.

The song previews "Love?," Lopez's seventh studio album due Apr. 19th.

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Lady Gaga Rocks The Runway In Mugler Fashion Show

Jessica Simpson Is A 'Frontrunner' To Judge 'The X Factor'

Jessica Simpson is a frontrunner to become one of the judges alongside Cowell, on his new show 'The X Factor.'

"There [are] loads of conversations happening at the moment," says the source. "No one has been offered a judging role yet as new names keep coming forward who want the role, but there are some frontrunners and it's fair to say Jessica is one of them. She's very keen."

Simpson, has the skills needed for this particular format, which features a $5 million recording contract as the grand prize, says the insider. Still, there are a lot of factors that go in to making the final choice.

"She knows what she is talking about [and] is talented and likable," the source says. "But Simon's not in a rush to decide. The judges have to mentor on The X Factor – it's more than just turning up for a few hours a week to appear on TV."

First Listen: Britney Spears - "Till The World Ends" (Snippet)

Beyonce Donates Qaddafi Money To Haiti Relief Efforts

On Monday, several prominent music-business sources told Rolling Stone that Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Nelly Furtado, Usher, 50 Cent and others who've performed shows funded by Libyan leaders should donate their fees to charity.

Today, Beyoncé's rep is saying she already did. According to her publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, the singer put all her earnings toward Haiti earthquake-relief efforts.

"Once it became known that the third-party promoter was linked to the Qaddafi family," a statement explained, "the decision was made to put that payment to a good cause."

A rep for the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund told the Huffington Post that Beyoncé donated $1 million to the Clinton Foundation shortly after the January 12, 2010 earthquake.

Beyoncé performed five songs in a black leotard at a private New Year's Eve 2009 party for Libyan leader Muammar el-Qaddafi's son, Muatassim, who is the country's national security adviser.

First Listen: Ke$ha - "F**k Him He's A DJ"

Aretha Franklin Drops Major Pounds!

Aretha Franklin appears to have lost a significant amount of weight. The 68-year-old singer, pictured left in 2010, looks much heavier than she did in the Grammy video spot she appeared in Feb 5, 2011, pictured right.

The Queen of Soul appeared on the 'Wendy Williams Show' and enjoyed afternoon tea in Detroit during their chat, in which Franklin, 68, revealed that she's lost about 85 lbs.!

"I've been looking at a lot of pictures, and I was saying [to myself], 'You were entirely too fat for words,' " the 18-time Grammy winner said with a laugh.

"I was doing everything you could to lose that weight, and it's hard," she said. "It's just really hard. [But] you can't continue eating things that will hurt you eventually."

As for her much buzzed-about health following surgery for a mystery ailment back in December, Franklin did not specify the nature of the problem, but talked instead about how she's feeling now.

First Listen: Britney Spears - "Criminal" (Snippet)

Christina Aguilera Added To Judging Roster On NBC’s ‘The Voice’

Christina Aguilera has officially signed on to be a judge on NBC’s new talent show, ‘The Voice.’

The powerhouse singer, who is currently experiencing several personal and professional woes, will join Marron 5’s Adam Levine and Cee-Lo Green on the panel of the show which is set to air on April 26th.

This news ends any speculation that Aguilera will serve as a judge on ‘The X-Factor’ U.S. which launches later this year. See what Aguilera has to say about her new role below:

“I am so excited to be part of such a wonderful project that celebrates music and the talent behind it,” Aguilera said in a statement. “To be given the opportunity to help shape new artists’ careers and mentor them to see their dreams come to fruition is a task I welcome with open arms. I am so happy to be working with fellow Grammy Award winners Adam and Cee Lo as I feel there is so much we can all bring to The Voice.”

First Listen: Lady Gaga – "Government Hooker" (Snippet)

Nicole Scherzinger Reveals Official ‘Killer Love’ Tracklist

Nicole Scherzinger has released the official tracklist of her new album, ‘Killer Love.’

1. Poison
2. Killer Love
3. Don’t Hold Your Breath
4. Right There
5. You Will Be Loved
6. Wet
7. Say Yes
8. Club Banger Nation
9. Power’s Out
10. Desperate
11. Everybody
12. Heartbeat Feat. Enrique Iglesias
13. Casualty
14. AmenJena

Britney Spears Reveals Official ‘Till The World Ends’ Single Cover

Adele's '21' Sells Over 350k To Top Billboard 200 Charts

Adele storms in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with her sophomore album "21" selling a mighty 352,000 copies in its first week according to Nielsen SoundScan.

It's her best sales week and highest charting album and also the highest frame for any album since the sales week ending Nov. 28, 2010. That's when Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" and Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday" started in the Nos. 1 and 2 slots, respectively, with 496,000 and 375,000.

Notably, "21" also bows atop the Digital Albums chart with 217,000 downloads -- 62% of the set's overall first week. Again, it's the fattest week for a digital set since West's "My Beautiful" moved 224,000 downloads in its premiere.

This week, "Rolling In the Deep" -- '21's' first single -- vaults 13-7 on the Digital Songs chart, moving 151,000 (up 26%). To date, since its release to retailers on Nov. 30 of last year, it has sold 621,000.

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The Official Cover Of Shania Twain's Autobiography

Check out the cover of Shania Twain's upcoming autobiography, 'From This Moment On,' which is being published by Atria Books and is set for release on May 3rd, to coincide with the premiere her upcoming reality series on OWN!

Britney Spears Discusses ‘Femme Fatale’ With V Magazine

Britney Spears is on the cover of V Magazine’s latest issue (due out tomorrow). The photoshoot for the magazine also comes with a brand new interview, marking the first time that Britney has spoken specifically about her new album 'Femme Fatale.'

“I think Femme Fatale speaks for itself,” says Britney when asked what the album represents. “I worked really hard on it and spent almost two years recording it. I think it’s the best album I have ever made. There’s nothing to say. I’ll let the music speak for me.”

When further pressed to speak about the sound of the album, Britney said: “I wanted to make a fierce dance record where each song makes you want to get up and move your body in a different way. That’s what I want from the music I listen to. This record is for the clubs, or something you play before you go out at night. It’s definitely my edgiest and most mature sound yet.”

“There are song on this album that don’t sound like anything else and are completely revolutionary, but I also believe that this album expresses where I am today as a woman and is an evolution of who I am.”

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First Listen: Kim Kardashian – "Jam (Turn It Up)"

Kim Kardashian released her debut single today. "Turn It Up," which was produced by The-Dream and was recorded to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A video for the song has already been filmed by famous music video director Hype Williams.

Jennifer Lopez Pushes Back ‘Love?’ Album?

Jennifer Lopez fans are going to have to wait a few extra weeks for the release of her ‘Love?’ album, now dropping on April 19th!

The record was originally slated to hit stores on March 29th but it seems that the pressure of battling for the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 with Britney Spears’ ‘Femme Fatale’ has forced the Lopez to reconsider the date.

Obviously a very smart move on her and her record labels part.

In the meantime, Lopez fans will finally get to see the premiere of her latest music video "On The Floor" (Feat. Pitbull), when it debuts on American Idol tomorrow, March 3rd!

Nicole Scherzinger Reveals Official ‘Killer Love’ Album Cover

First Listen: Kelly Rowland Feat. Lil Wayne - "Motivation"

Kylie Minogue Makes History On Dance/Club Play Songs

Kylie Minogue notches an impressive Billboard chart first, as, by holding down the Nos. 1 and 3 slots on this week's Dance/Club Play Songs survey, she becomes the first act to claim two of the top three ranks concurrently in the tally's nearly 35-year history.

Minogue crowns the list with "Better Than Today," from her 'Aphrodite' album, while two rungs down, she's featured on Taio Cruz's "Higher" (with Travie McCoy).

"Better Than Today" is Minogue's sixth Dance/Club Play Songs No. 1, and the third straight topper from 'Aphrodite.' The album previously yielded the leaders "All the Lovers" and "Get Outta My Way."

"I absolutely love knowing that there's such huge support for my songs in the U.S. club scene," Minogue tells Billboard. "To hit the No. 1 spot three times in a row is amazing and to break a Club chart record with two tracks in the top three is wonderful."

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First Listen: Britney Spears - "Seal It With A Kiss" (Snippet)

Another preview from Britney Spears’ upcoming ‘Femme Fatale’ album has surfaced. "Seal It With A Kiss" was produced by Dr. Luke and will appear on the record, which hits stores on March 29th!

Pink Tweets About Christina Aguilera's Arrest

Pink may have had the image of a Hollywood wild child. But now, she says, she's starting to look positively tame.

"Out of Myself, Britney and Christina – didn't everyone think I was gonna be the troublemaker?" Pink, 31, Tweeted Tuesday after Christina Aguilera's arrest for public intoxication.

The mom-to-be, who emerged on the pop music scene around the same time as Aguilera and Britney Spears, finished the Tweet by saying, "LOOK MA!!! NO CUFFS!"

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Esperanza Spalding's Live Performance On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Lady Gaga To Unveil New Track At Paris Fashion Week

After debuting a remix of a "Born This Way" track at designer Thierry Mugler's menswear fashion show in January, Lady Gaga will reteam with the French fashion house to unveil more new music at Paris Fashion Week.

Gaga will preview a never-before-heard song from "Born This Way" at Mugler's Fall/Winter 2011 womenswear show on Wednesday (Mar. 2nd), reports WWD. For a second time, pop star will also serve as musical director for the show.

Collaboration between Gaga and Mugler first came to fruition in January, when Gaga debuted a remix to a track titled "Scheiße." Gaga then wore a curvaceous black Mugler outfit designed by stylist Nicola Formichetti when she accepted the Best Pop Vocal Album award at the Grammys ceremony.

The singer was not in attendance at the Mugler show in January, nor is she confirmed yet to appear at tomorrow's show, which will stream live on the Thierry Mugler Facebook page beginning at 3 pm EST.

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Adele Stops By The 'Chelsea Lately' Show

Christina Aguilera Still In Consideration For 'The Voice'

Sources have confirmed that despite Christina Aguilera's run in with the law last night, she is still in consideration for a role on 'The Voice.'

'The Voice' is a new singing competition show for NBC. Cee-Loo Green and Adam Levine have already been nailed down as coaches, but negotiations are still ongoing for Christina to join.

It is being advised by her people to take it, but Christina still isn't sure.

The show premieres on Tuesday, April 26th, and one judge/coach seat is still vacant. Guess we'll see if they choose Christina Aguilera, who is still in talks to join the show.

'The Voice,' is based on the top-rated series from the Netherlands, 'The Voice of Holland.'

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