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Adam Lambert: American Idol’s Next Mentor
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Performances, Pop,
Although he’s still establishing his post-American Idol career, Adam Lambert has been tapped as the show’s next mentor.
Season 8’s runner-up will appear on the FOX show next Tuesday, April 13 to offer a few words of advice for each contestant. While it’s not yet known which genre he’ll be contributing to, Lambert should be able to at least provide some hints as to what the judges are looking for.
“Even though I’m just at the start of my recording career, I hope to lend some insight as one who’s been thru the Idol adventure. excited!!” Adam wrote on Twitter.
A scandal-free performance of “Whattaya Want From Me” will then follow on the Wednesday results show. “Don’t worry America: I will be beyond family friendly. Relax and enjoy. For Your Entertainment,” Lambert tweeted.
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Dr. Dre ready to release “Under Pressure”
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Industry News, Hip-Hop & Rap,
Dr. Dre has confirmed his comeback single will be released in the next few weeks. The rapper announced the track, “Under Pressure,” which features Jay-Z is complete and will be released soon, as a precursor to his new album Detox , which has been ten years in the making, which Dre has also confirmed will be released this year.
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Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood face off
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Artist News, Awards, Collaborations, Industry News, Music Videos, Videos, Country,
Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood are going head-to-head in this year’s Country Music Television (CMT) Music Awards nominations. Underwood’s “Cowboy Cassanova” is up for both Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year in the award show’s preliminary round of voting - both categories Swift’s “You Belong With Me” is also nominated in. Swift picked up the awards in both categories in both 2008 and 2009 for “Our Song” and “Love Story” respectively.
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Erykah Badu Says Video is Grossly Misunderstood
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Music Videos, Videos, R&B / Soul,
When it comes to public nudity, it doesn’t really matter if you have a point—it only matters if someone complains.
Although Erykah Badu was never cited at the time she shot her new video “Window Seat,” the singer now faces charges of disorderly conduct and a fine of $500 for her street performance on March 13. That was when she stripped naked in Dallas’ Dealey Plaza and acted as if she had been shot in the head.
Oh - and in case the location doesn’t sound familiar to you, that is also the same place where John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.
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Geri Halliwell to Bring New Spice to Music Industry
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Pop,
Geri Halliwell, formerly known as Ginger Spice of the Spice Girls, is reportedly back in the recording studio.
The source of this juicy gossip is pretty ironclad - Halliwell posted the info herself on her official Web site.
A recent message reads: “And guess what, I’m back in the studio…which I’m really enjoying.”
Read More | Perez Hilton
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Christina Aguilera is Not Herself in Her New Song
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Dance, Electronic, Pop,
In her new track “Not Myself Tonight,” Christina Aguilera claims “I’m out of character/ I’m in rare form/ And if you really knew me/ you’d know its not the norm.”
Although no one would ever accuse the “Candyman” singer of ever being predictable, Aguilera aimed for a new sound while creating her upcoming album. “I was able to explore and create a fresh, sexy feel using both electronic and organic elements with subject matter ranging from playful to introspective. I am so excited for my fans to hear the new sound. It is something I don’t think anyone will expect,” she told MTV.
If you like what you hear here, you can buy the song when it officially drops on April 13. Otherwise, you can wait to purchase the entire album - Bionic - on June 8.
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Lady Gaga Explains Passing Out During New Zealand Concert
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Performances, Videos, Pop,
Although many speculated high temperatures were responsible for Lady Gaga‘s recent performance in Auckland, New Zealand, the singer has since set the record straight.
In an interview with an Australian radio station, the 23-year-old explained that simple exhaustion was what caused her to nearly collapse during that March 13 concert.
“I was so jetlagged, I got in the night before and the jetlag just really caught up with me. I passed out about three times on stage that night but I got myself to the floor,” she recalled.
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Miley Cyrus to Mentor American Idol Contestants
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Performances, Pop,
They might not be singing songs from teen idols anymore, but they are going to be mentored by one anyway.
It’s just been announced that American Idol’s remaining 11 contestants will be following up Rolling Stones week with a “Billboard #1 Hits”-themed show. Who will be on hand to help guide the singers on their quest for fame? Someone who’s not even old enough to be considered an adult yet: 17-year-old Miley Cyrus.
Cyrus’ mentoring duties on Tuesday will be followed up by a performance from the singer on Wednesday. (That’s when she’ll sing “When I Look at You,” a song from her upcoming movie The Last Song.) Meanwhile, two other teen stars are also scheduled to sing during this week’s results show. Real-life couple Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato will be on hand to perform “Make A Wave” together.
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Marie Osmond Cancels More Vegas Shows
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours,
Despite her best efforts to keep the show going, Marie Osmond has opted to take another much-needed break.
It was announced today that Donny and Marie’s show in Vegas will be canceled until March 23. This decision comes approximately a week after the two resumed their Flamingo act and almost three weeks after Marie’s 18-year-old son, Michael Blosil, committed suicide.
During their March 9 return performance, Marie spoke to the audience about Brian. “The way Osmonds survive is we keep singing. That’s what we want to do tonight. I know my son would want that and this show is for him,” she said.
Unfortunately, the grieving mother decided she needed to spend more time with family. “She’s still processing everything and it’s really rough on her,” rep Alan Nierob explained.
Read More | People
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50 Cent Exploring the Dance Genre
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Dance, Hip-Hop & Rap,
50 Cent, who previously claimed that hip hop is “dwindling away,” has already started to record a dance album inspired by club music he’s heard while touring Europe.
“I went to a nightclub after party. It was different music after a while. The music they were playing before they were playing the music I created was more up-tempo, more dance,” he explained. “I wanted to make a song like that, so I went into the studio. Because I’m traveling with my live band, I took the band with me and we sequenced it and recorded the actual record while we was out there.”
The “Baby By Me” rapper said he hopes the new record - working title Black Magic - will show his full diversity as an artist to people.
“I won’t allow myself to be placed in a box where I can only do one style, or do one kind of music,” he added. “They should expect the unexpected on this one. If they can understand how I enjoy different genres of music and different styles, for the people who have various tastes in music, they’ll really like it.”
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