Four more previously unreleased Britney Spears songs have found their way onto the net. These are tracks that didn't make the cut from her previous albums 'Blackout,' 'Circus' and 'Femme Fatale.' Much more after the jump!
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First Listen: Britney Spears "Rock Star"/"911"/"Dangerous"/"Abroad"
Four more previously unreleased Britney Spears songs have found their way onto the net. These are tracks that didn't make the cut from her previous albums 'Blackout,' 'Circus' and 'Femme Fatale.' Much more after the jump!
Catholic League Wants NFL To Ban Madonna From Half-Time Show
Here's what Bill Donohue wrote to the NFL:
The NFL would do well to drop any plans it may have about inviting Madonna to perform during the Super Bowl. Here's why.
In 2004, the NFL invited 'N Sync's JC Chasez to sing during the halftime of the Pro Bowl game. When Chasez said he was going to sing his latest single, "Some Girls (Dance with Women)," the NFL objected, citing the sexual lyrics that may offend viewers (at the time, the NFL was still receiving flak over the Justin Timberlake-Janet Jackson Super Bowl controversy).
The NFL then asked Chasez to sing "Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)" instead. Chasez agreed to do so. Then the NFL decided that the singer had to drop the lyrics "horny" and "naughty" from the song. Again, Chasez acceded to the request. The NFL then reconsidered the propriety of having Chasez sing altogether, and decided to withdraw the invitation (he was offered to sing the national anthem, but declined).
Adele Remains No.1 On World Charts & Shoots Up Social 50 Chart
The arrival of Adele's video for her No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit "Someone Like You" sparks a rally for the singer on the Social 50 chart, as she flies 6-2 this week.
Since premiering on Sept. 29th, the somber ballad has pulled in 3.3 million Vevo plays, boasting her total week-to-week Vevo plays from 8.5 million to 11.7 million.
Billboard's Social 50 chart ranks the most active artists on the world's leading social networking sites -- YouTube, Vevo, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and iLike -- using a formula blending weekly additions of friends/fans/followers along with weekly artist page views and weekly song plays.
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Brandy Hangs Out With The Ladies Of ‘The Talk’
CBS’ ‘The Talk’ caught up with singer Brandy to chat about the recent happenings of her love life and career. More after the jump!
Kylie Becomes Dr. Minogue After Receiving Honorary Degree
The Australian pop star and actress, who famously fought the disease herself, received an honorary Doctor of Health Sciences award from Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford tonight. It means the pop princess is now entitled to call herself Dr Minogue.
Wearing a traditional doctoral cap and gown over trousers, she spoke to about 220 graduates from the faculty of education.
"I never went to university so my dad will be very proud when he sees the pictures. I am here partly for the work I do promoting breast cancer awareness. When you are diagnosed yourself it becomes a lot more real and you appreciate at first hand the hard work that goes on to support patients through it."
The singer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy to beat the disease. She was given the all-clear the following year. She has since been credited with the "Kylie effect" - encouraging young women for undergoing regular screenings.
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Rihanna Steps Out With Boxer/Model Dudley O’Shaughnessy
The two spent time together in London on Thursday night following Rihanna's concert at the O2 Arena, and were photographed leaving the club Mahiki together early Friday morning, according to Britain's The Daily Mail.
"Rihanna was making no secret that she fancied the pants off Dudley,” a source told The Sun.
“They hit it off straight away. She had seen his modelling shots and other pictures when he was a boxer. Rihanna took every opportunity to get close to him and at one point she was sitting in his lap during a break from filming.”
She reportedly hand-picked O'Shaughnessy, 21, to appear in the video.
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Katy Perry Is Flapper Chic In New Sephora Haircare Ads
The ads tell the tale of a good girl gone bad, as a precious innocent flapper girl enters the a dark and mysterious land with the bite of a toxic apple. One ad shows Perry looking sweet and sexy dangling on a fire escape with a finger-waved '20s bob.
Perry attracts princes and birds alike with this delicate good girl look as birds frolic around her with one even perched on her hand. Once the singer bites the poisonous apple she transforms into a sexy heroine.
Beyonce On Australia’s "Sunday Night" Show (Preview)
Check out a preview of Beyonce on Australia’s Channel 7’s “Sunday Night.” More after the jump!
Kelly Rowland Covers Latest Issue Of Cosmopolitan UK
Kelly Rowland covers the latest issue of Cosmopolitan UK, and dishes about a whole host of things— marriage, her affinity for British dudes, not seeing her dad in 20 years— but it's her boobs that take center stage. The notoriously flat-chested singer got breast implants back in 2008.
"I said in an interview a long time ago that I'd get it done because I just had little nuggets for boobs and it was bothering me," she tells Cosmo.
"The decision was 10 years in the making so I'm comfortable talking about it. It's something I really wanted to do for myself - not for a man, not for work, for myself...and I love them!"
Owing to her recent success, we'd say most people probably feel the same way. Her music being great also helps.
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"I said in an interview a long time ago that I'd get it done because I just had little nuggets for boobs and it was bothering me," she tells Cosmo.
"The decision was 10 years in the making so I'm comfortable talking about it. It's something I really wanted to do for myself - not for a man, not for work, for myself...and I love them!"
Owing to her recent success, we'd say most people probably feel the same way. Her music being great also helps.
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Obama Appoints Shakira For President's Advisory Commission?
Here's what Obama had to say:
“I am grateful that these impressive individuals have chosen to dedicate their talents to serving the American people at this important time for our country. I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead.”
For those of you thinking that Shakira isn't qualified for this, here are a list of accomplishments:
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer. In addition to her career in music, Ms. Mebarak Ripoll has been involved in a number of global educational efforts.
She founded the Barefoot Foundation in 1995, which operates schools and educational projects in Colombia, South Africa, and Haiti, feeding and educating approximately 6,000 children.
Kelly Clarkson Once Again Fights Internet Leak
The track, which partially shares its name with the title of her upcoming album, "Stronger," is a return to the feisty, rock-pop belter we know Clarkson to be.
To accompany the track, Clarkson wrote on her site: "Hey ya'll - I heard that some versions of "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" started showing up online. My new album 'Stronger' is out in 3 weeks (Oct 24) and I want you to hear the real thing! Check it out!"
Clarkson's week of release will include two appearances on the "Today" show (Oct. 25 and 27), as well as "The View" and "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon."
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Jessie J Takes Over The Britain’s MOBO Music Awards
The 23-year-old singer scored Best Album for her debut, ‘Who You Are,’ Best Song for her single ‘Do It Like a Dude,’ Best Newcomer and Best UK Act. The only category she lost out in was Best Video, which was awarded to Tinchy Stryder and Dappy’s ‘Spaceship.’ The awards were determined by fan voting.
“Wow. I did not expect to win that at all,” the British songbird said during her acceptance speech. “I just want to say the biggest thank you to my fans because I watched this last year by myself in my living room and no one knew who I was and now I just won best album. That is epic.”
Adele and Rihanna were also celebrated at the Glasgow event with the 23-year-old songstress scoring Best R&B/Soul Act and the ‘We Found Love’ singer winning Best International Act.
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Black Eyed Peas Pull Out Of Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
Christina Aguilera, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Leona Lewis and Cee Lo Green are on the bill for Saturday's "Michael Forever" show at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.
Chris Hunt, chief executive of event organizer Global Live Events, said Wednesday that the concert would be a "fantastic evening," despite the absence.
The show is not affiliated with Jackson's estate, but his mother Katherine and other relatives are scheduled to attend.
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Adele Reclaims Billboard Hot 100 Throne
Additionally, as previously reported, Rihanna roars to a 20th Hot 100 top 10 faster than any other solo artist, as "We Found Love," featuring Calvin Harris, darts 16-9 in its second chart week.
Adele offsets the cancellation of her upcoming U.S. tour with a return to the summit, as "Someone Like You" leaps 2-1. The song had spent one previous frame atop the Hot 100 (Sept. 17) following her performance of the ballad at the MTV Video Music Awards Aug. 28.
"Someone" lifts 2-1 on Digital Songs with download sales of 222,000, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It holds at No. 2 on Radio Songs with 123 million audience impressions, according to Nielsen BDS.
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Katy Perry In The Studio Re-working 'Teenage Dream' Leftovers
“Katy and I went into [the studio] just to address some issues with records that we had done in the past that didn’t end up going on Teenage Dream,” Stewart tells MTV. “So we are in the process of just listening and freshening up things and getting ready for something special she has going on.”
Tricky wouldn’t spill the beans on what the songs would be used for, but he did dish some details on one track in particular.
“This song is really special. It’s called ‘Dressing Up,’ so it’s going to be a big record, I think,” he said. “It definitely fits. It’s right there in what her sensibilities are as a musician and a songwriter. She doesn’t change much. She has a very keen musical taste. It’ll be really good.”
Rihanna Breaks Madonna Record For Artist To Have 20 Hot 100 Top 10s
Having first graced the Hot 100 the week of June 11, 2005, with the eventual No. 2-peaking "Pon De Replay," Rihanna reaches 20 top 10s in a span of just six years and four months, besting Madonna for the quickest collection of top 10s among soloists (from an artist's first Hot 100 appearance) in the chart's 53-year history.
Madonna tallied her 20th top 10, "Hanky Panky," the week of July 28, 1990, for a stretch of six years and nine months after her chart introduction with "Holiday." Rihanna, thus, bests Madonna's mark by five months.
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Taylor Swift Sparks A Craze Over Christian Siriano Gown
The songstress recently caught the attention of many in her Wonderstruck fragrance campaign, in which she wears a dress from Christian Siriano's Spring 2011 collection. It seems to have had a positive effect on Siriano's bottom line.
"I have orders all day long on that dress," Siriano said. In fact orders are pouring in so rapidly that Christian and his design team can barley make the gowns fast enough to keep up with demand.
The gown, a blush colored explosion of taffeta, is a sweet, delicate creation perfect for the pop-country princess. The fluffy creation is quite fitting with the enchanted and romantic perfume ad as it sits behind the slogan "The Beginning of Something Magical."
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Mary J. Blige Rocks ‘Dancing With The Stars’ With "25/8"
R&B DIVA Mary J. Blige continued along the promotional trail for her ‘My Life II’ album last night, stopping by ABC’s Dancing With The Stars, to perform her latest single "25/8," as well as another performance of her No.1 hit "Real Love." More after the jump!
Lady Gaga's Story To Get Lifetime Movie Treatment
Titled "Fame Monster: The Lady Gaga Story," the project if picked up, would chronicle the life of the recording artist, born Stefani Germanotta.
According to Showbiz411.com, the project is "a love letter to Gaga" and follows her from age 16 through her rise to fame.
"When we first meet her she is a dark haired, off beat, very talented and intensely ambitious teen," reads the description. "We are seeking an actress who can physically resemble Lady Gaga and who can believably span ages 16 to 22."
"I would have Marisa Tomei play me," Gaga once told SiriusXM's The Morning Mash Up of the 46-year-old actress. "All my friends call me Marisa when I get angry because my New York accent just flies out of my body."
Who do you think would make a good Gaga?
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Taylor Swift Readies New Album For 2012
Taylor’s now more than halfway through her arena-sized 'Speak Now World Tour,' but she’s still found time to write on the road, with plans to release her fourth album sometime next year.
The country-pop vixen has already penned 10 new songs for the record. “They’re sad, if I’m being honest,” she said when describing the new tunes to The New Yorker, adding that the last song she wrote, “is about moving on.”
The 'Speak Now' era has been truly enormous for Swift. The album’s charted five top twenty hits on the Hot 100, with US sales of 3.7 million copies and a worldwide total of over 5.5 million.
On top of the album sales, the 'Speak Now' tour has sold over one million tickets, and has established Swift as one of the top female touring artists with its multiple stadium sell-outs.
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Adele Cancels U.S. Tour Dates To Rest 'Weak' Voice
Set to kick off Oct. 7 in Atlantic City and positioned to cover much of the South and Texas over ten dates, the tour was sold out. In a statement, Columbia Records said Adele's doctors advised her to rest her voice for an "extended rest period."
On her website, Adele was a bit more blunt. "My voice is weak and i need to build it back up," she said. "I'm gonna be starting up vocal rehab as soon as, and start building my over all stamina in my voice, body and mind."
Riding high following a transcendent performance at the MTV VMAs and enjoying another Hot 100 hit with "Someone Like You" (currently at No. 2), Adele promises to "smash the ball out of the park" once she's back on the road.
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Rihanna's New Album Will Be Titled...
The pop star unveiled the title of her next opus via her Facebook page on Tuesday (Oct. 4th).
The announcement comes two weeks after Rihanna released the album's first single, the Calvin Harris-assisted "We Found Love," and revealed the full-length's release date. "Love" debuted at No. 16 on the Hot 100 last week.
The official video for "We Found Love," which was shot in Northern Ireland, is also forthcoming, with Rihanna posting on Twitter last week, "I really can't stop thinking about this video we just shot! EASILY the BEST video I've done thus far!"
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Beyonce Makes Surprise Appearance At University of Houston
Students at the University Of Houston were shocked when Pop DIVA Beyonce made an unexpected appearance at the establishment with Tina Knowles, where her mother was honored for her accomplishments as a role model, business women and philanthropist, the mogul greeted fans and friends alike as news broke out on Twitter.
Jessie J Confirmed As Coach On ‘The Voice’ UK
Hoping to replicate such success in the UK, the BBC (who are producing the show’s British version) have announced their first ‘coach’ – Pop DIVA Jessie J!
The signing of "Price Tag" singer is no doubt a a major coup and power move by the BBC, who will be looking to differentiate their show from Cowell’s.
Yet, with ‘Voice’s’ strong emphasis on vocal ability, and less of the pantomime its rival is so famed for, enlisting the 23 year old sends quite the clear message.
Particularly given the names initially linked to the position such as Cheryl Cole, Danni Minogue, among others.
The Voice UK launches early next year on BBC1.
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Letoya Luckett Talks Movies, Music & Destiny’s Child
ESSENCE: What is the film “From the Rough” about?
LETOYA LUCKETT: It stars Taraji P. Henson, Michael Clark Duncan, and Tom Felton of “Harry Potter.” It’s a true story about Coach Starks, the first — not just African-American — but female to coach a men’s golf team. My character Stacey was one of her students and I fall in love with Tom Felton’s character.
E: We heard you’re in the studio now, what can we expect from the new album?
L: I am so excited about the new album. Of course it’s going to be R&B, I gotta stay true to my fans. But I want to try some different stuff. I’ve grown from the last album. So, I’m definitely gonna tell my story as I always do. But I’m going to try some different stuff: more live instruments, some soulful stuff, and more uptempos on this album. A lot of people compliment the fact that all of my songs tell a story. I’m actually doing a docu-webseries that I’m releasing on my Twitter (@LeToyaLuckett). I’m going to let the camera in and let the fans in on the progress of this album and other things I’m promoting as well.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z Raise $1 Million For Charity
The rapper arrived first, but later met his pregnant wife at the Spotted Pig's food truck, where they ate sliders. Next, Beyoncé grabbed a seat at a picnic table and watched as her hubby threw darts with Alex Rodriguez.
Guests at the high-end bash sipped Armand de Brignac Champagne, played carnival games and enjoyed the high-end treats provided by Spotted Pig and Momofuku Milk Bar.
In the end, the event raised $1 million toward sending underprivileged students to college.
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Marina & The Diamonds Perform "Radioactive" At DMAs 2011
Marina & the Diamonds showed up to the 2011 BT Digital Music Awards to perform her new Stargate produced-single “Radioactive” for the first time on TV. Check it out!
Pink Joins Cast Of Sex Addiction Film 'Thanks For Sharing'
According to Vulture, P!nk will play a "free spirit who bonds with a sex addict" played by 'The Book of Mormon' co-star Josh Gad. This isn't the first time the "F**kin' Perfect" singer has tried her hand at acting, briefly appearing in "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Catacombs" as well as upcoming "Happy Feet Two."
Billed as Alecia Moore, she will also share the screen with Academy Award-winners Tim Robbins and Gwyneth Paltrow, as well as Academy Award-nominee Mark Ruffalo. Last June, P!nk gave birth to her first child with husband Carey Hart.
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