Pharrell Williams Defends Album Cover

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop, R&B / Soul, New Releases,

Pharrell Williams has defended the cover of his new album G I R L after it sparked racial controversy.

The "Happy" hitmaker received criticism for the artwork, which features him stood next to three women, because critics assumed they were all white and thought he should have included a black woman on the cover.

"What really disappointed me is that, man, [the critics] jumped the gun 'cause the woman I'm standing closest to is black and she's a black girl from Wisconsin I used to date over 10, 12 years ago. That must suck for people to just look at something and assume they know what's going on..." he said.

The 40-year-old singer, who is now married to Helen Lasichanh, also praised black women, in particular 12 Years a Slave star Lupita Nyong'o: "I told her two weeks ago at the Oscars luncheon her skin was flawless, I love her skin, my god."

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Check Out Britney’s New Album Cover

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Upcoming Releases, Pop,

Britney Spears treated her fans today with the album cover for her upcoming eighth record, Britney Jean. In a handwritten note posted on her website, the pop star claimed that her new album is "my most personal record yet… I want to show you the different sides of Britney Spears. I am a performer. I am a Mom. I am funny. I am your friend! I am Britney Jean."

The cover art features a neon design of the title atop a black and white photo of a topless Spears. While her previous album covers never strayed too far from showcasing the singer's face, this is definitely one of the more simplistic ones - perhaps in a bid to reflect the content in this record.

Britney Jean is set to be released on December 3.

Read More | Britney Spears Official Site via Entertainment Weekly

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Rihanna Announces ‘Unapologetic’

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Rihanna has named her new album Unapologetic.

The "Diamonds" singer unveiled the cover of her seventh full length album on Twitter, which features her posing topless. "My NEW album ''UNAPOLOGETIC'' will be released on NOVEMBER 19th WORLDWIDE #Navy (sic)," she wrote.

Covering the singer's modesty are a number of handwritten words, including "happy," "fearles," "chalice," "diamonds," and "censored." Over her face in white writing is the word "love."

The singer's latest tattoo of the Egyptian goddess Isis, on her midriff, is also visible. She has previously said she got the inking in tribute to her grandmother, Clara "Dolly" Braithwaite, who passed away earlier this year.

Unapologetic will be released on November 19.

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Christina Aguilera Unveils New Album Cover

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Artist News, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Pop,

Despite Christina Aguilera telling her record company that they're "working with a fat girl" from now on, the former Voice mentor looks as thin as any other pop starlet these days on her new album cover for Lotus.

The 31 year-old posted the sneak peek of the cover - which looks like it took inspiration from Botticelli's The Birth of Venus - through her Twitter account: "Conceptually I didn’t target one particular sound/genre. I made music that felt good."

Lotus is due to hit stores on November 19.

Read More | Daily Mail

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Billy Corgan is Pals with Paris Jackson

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Gossip, Alternative, Rock,

Billy Corgan has made friends with Paris Jackson. The Smashing Pumpkins singer was impressed with the 14 year-old's hand painted version of his cover from the band's 2007 album Zeitgeist, and offered her free tickets to see them play.

After she tweeted the picture - which shows the statue of Liberty half submerged in water, painted in shades of red - he jokingly replied, "@ParisJackson I'm glad you liked that cover! Not everyone likes that album haha (sic)" He then tweeted, "@ParisJackson I like you more and more! You'll have to come see us when we play. Not sure where you are but we'll hook you up for passes."

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Quote of the Day: Lady Gaga on Her Tame Album Covers

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, Pop,

“My album covers are not sexual at all, which was an issue at my record label. I fought for months, and I cried at meetings. They didn’t think the photos were commercial enough…The last thing a young woman needs is another picture of a sexy pop star writhing in sand, covered in grease, touching herself.”

-Lady Gaga explaining why her CD covers are far more tame than actual performances.

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Read More | Elle

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New Whitney Houston Album Cover Unveiled

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, R&B / Soul,

As we near the debut of Whitney Houston’s new album, more details about the comeback are being revealed.

The cover art for I Look to You, the singer’s first offering of originals since 2002, was revealed last week after Houston appeared in London with Clive Davis, Sony Music’s chief creative officer.

Although tracks for the new CD are still mostly unfinished, fans should expect to hear collaborations with Alicia Keys, Akon, and R. Kelly.

A fall concert for Good Morning America‘s concert series will reportedly coincide with the album’s September 1 release.

Read More | Billboard

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