Jay-Z for Paralympics Closing Ceremony
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The rapper is set to join Coldplay and his protege Rihanna at the event in London on Sunday after the British band's frontman Chris Martin approached him. "Jay-Z and Chris Martin are close friends so he helped to get the rapper on board. They are putting together a spectacular set list - one likely to include a duet. It's going to be one hell of a show and fans of both artists will be trying to get tickets. The Paralympics has exceeded all expectation and, like the rest of the world, Jay-Z has been blown away by their bravery and athleticism. This will be a concert like no other and a fantastic end to what has been the most successful Paralympics ever," a source said.
Speaking previously about the event, Chris said the band were "honored" to have been chosen. "Being asked to play at the closing celebrations for the Paralympic athletes in London is such a great honor for us. Kim Gavin and Misty Buckley are working hard to put on a spectacular Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony for the athletes and spectators in the stadium, and everyone watching around the world, and we are so happy to be involved," Chris explained.
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No Doubt Name Their New Album
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The "Don't Speak" hitmakers will release the long-awaited LP - their first since 2001's Rock Steady in September, and it will be preceded by the single "Settle Down" on July 16.
"Hope you are sitting down because we've got some really big news to share with you! While adding the finishing touches to our new album we realized it was time to name it, so we did, and the name is Push and Shove. No Doubt's new album Push and Shove will be released on September 25, 2012. The first single 'Settle Down' will debut on July 16, 2012. The music video for 'Settle Down' will premiere in early July. The video will be directed by Sophie Muller who has helmed many of No Doubt's music videos including 'Don't Speak,' 'Underneath It All,' 'Sunday Morning' and 'Simple Kind of Life,'" the band announced, writing on their official website.
The band had originally planned to release the album last year but announced in September that they had pushed it back so they could "make sure it's the best album we can possibly make."
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Lady Gaga’s Tour Excitement
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Lady Gaga thinks she will "die of excitement" over her forthcoming tour. The singer is currently rehearsing for her Born This Way Ball, which starts in Korea in April and will then make its way around the world, and can't wait to share the live spectacle with her fans.
"Can't wait to meet all the new monsters in places I haven't been yet (sic). I never dreamed this new tour would explode with love like it is. Thanks for always having my back. Wait till you see the music come to life The new show is easily the most fun I've had on stage in ages, + YOU'RE not even there yet! IM GONNA DIE OF EXCITEMENT. Throw ice if i do. (sic)" she wrote on her Twitter.
Gaga, 25, also told how her preparations for the shows have left her feeling battered and bruised: "Love getting my ass kicked in rehearsal. Everything hurts and I love it. Broke every nail and tangled every hair this week. Bad to the Bone."
The "Poker Face" hitmaker recently revealed she had been preparing to tour since she was just six years old:
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Cher To Tour This Year
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Cher will tour this year. The "If I Could Turn Back Time" hitmaker - who has previously claimed she would never go on the road again - is "shaking" with excitement about her new run of concerts, which will begin in September.
In a series of tweets, the 65-year-old singer wrote, "OH MY GOD !!!! JUST SAW THE SETS 4 THE SHOW!!! I CANT SHOW U CAUSE YOUD NEVER 4GIVE ME ! THERES SO MUCH MAGIC I AM BREATHLESS ! No s--t im shaking ! The whole set/Look chamges 4 every song! I mean COMPLETING CHANGES! Tour starts in sept.! First dates Kansas Now i REALLY DO NEED TOP 10 FAVORITES ! Its Scary 2 ! (sic)"
Despite her previous statement about retiring from touring - even having a three-year long Farewell Tour which ended in 2005 - she has since performed at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for nearly three years.
She also took a starring role and marked her return to singing in 2010 movie Burlesque alongside Christina Aguilera and Stanley Tucci.
Her last album Living Proof was released in 2001 and spawned singles "The Music's No Good Without You" and "Song for the Lonely."
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