Jay-Z Faces NBA Investigation After UK’s Final Four Win

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Hip-Hop & Rap,

Jay-Z brought lots of excitement to the University of Kentucky’s men’s basketball team last week when he treated them to a post-game locker room visit. The Wildcats were already riding high following the NCAA tournament game which landed them in the Final Four of the Division I tournament. But, Jay-Z crossed the line with the visit for one important reason: he’s a mogul, not an ordinary fan.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Taylor Swift and Beyonce

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Country, Pop, R&B / Soul,

Kanye West might not be performing on the Today show next Friday, but we now know what he'll be doing Thursday evening.

On Thanksgiving night, Beyonce and Taylor Swift -- who shared a stage last year at the MTV Video Music Awards -- will entertain stuffed audiences in separate television specials.

At 8:00 PM, NBC will air Taylor Swift: Speak Now, an hour-long musical event that will include nine songs from the country artist.

ABC will then broadcast Beyoncé's I Am... World Tour  -- a special that will include a Kanye appearance -- beginning at 9:30 PM.

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Kanye West Cancels Today Show Concert

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Performances, Videos,

Although he's made some peace with former President George W. Bush, Kanye West now has a new target for his frustration: the Today show.

During a pre-taped interview that aired Thursday, Kanye became bothered by some video that was rolling during his chat. As Matt Lauer and West were comparing the backlash he received after the MTV Awards to the flak Bush received post-Hurricane Katrina, NBC chose to show the clip of that famous Kanye/Taylor Swift moment.

That decision caught Kanye by surprise -- and he made sure everyone knew he didn't like it. (Cue the video to the 6:30 mark.)

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VIDEO: Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon Collaborate on Rap Medley

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Collaborations, Performances, Videos, Hip-Hop & Rap,

Although we normally see Justin Timberlake doing musical collaborations with Andy Samberg, that doesn’t mean he can’t pair up with other SNL vets.

On yesterday’s broadcast of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Timberlake and Fallon—with assistance from house band The Roots—celebrated ‘A History of Rap’ with an impressive medley. (Artists highlighted in the performance include Jay-Z, The Sugarhill Gang, Beastie Boys, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott, Digital Underground and Kanye West.)

Seriously—is there anything Timberlake can’t do?

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VIDEO: Record Crowd Watches Lady Gaga in Rockefeller Center

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Performances, Videos, Pop,

An estimated 20,000 people - a record-sized crowd for the Today show - watched Lady Gaga sing live from New York’s Rockefeller Center morning.

Although the patient “Little Monsters” - some waiting as long as 33 hours - had to endure some rain, Gaga’s performance made their efforts worthwhile. The 24-year-old’s set included a mashup of “Someone to Watch Over Me/Bad Romance,” “You and I” (a new tune she recently performed for Elton John), “Alejandro” and “Teeth.”

You can watch all four numbers after the jump.

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Adam Lambert Booked for American Idol, Tonight Show

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, Performances, Pop,

At some point, all American Idol contestants are expected to return to the show that made them famous—and Adam Lambert is no exception.

Late last week, Season 8’s runner-up confirmed he will be appearing on the show sometime this season. His announcement came a day after both Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen performed during the first results show.

“Yes, I have been booked on Idol! Can’t reveal the date yet but it’s a ways off… So excited. Kris and Allison were awesome last night,” Adam wrote on Twitter.

Until then, Lambert also has a gig during Jay Leno’s first week back as Tonight Show host. You can see him on NBC this Tuesday, March 2.

(FYI - You can also follow Albumista on Twitter.)

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VIDEO: Lady Gaga Dresses Down for Jay Leno

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Are my eyes deceiving me? Could this really be Lady Gaga...without something obscuring her face?

Last night, the “Bad Romance” singer dialed the drama down (slightly) for a sit-down and performance on The Jay Leno Show.

The former straight-A Catholic school student revealed her diverse childhood obsessions (Led Zeppelin and Judy Garland), what she plans to wear when she performs for the Queen of England (latex and fishnets) and the types of songs she used to sing about in high school (love). She also addressed the worst rumor she’s ever heard about herself (she’s not from Yonkers!!).

After watching the interview, you can check out her musical number after the jump.

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VIDEO: Reba McEntire is Secretly a Black Man?

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, Videos, Country,

This may be the biggest story on the country music scene since Taylor Swift’s win for Entertainer of the Year.

On last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live, we learned several interesting facts:

1. Joseph Gordon-Leavitt can do backflips off walls.
2. Dave Matthews does a mean Ozzy Osbourne impression.
3. Reba McEntire is really a black man with a red wig?

Press play to watch Kenan Thompson and Andy Samberg in one of the most random - and possibly controversial - digital shorts in some time.

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VIDEO: Miley Cyrus Performs Today Show Concert

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Miley Cyrus may be fond of pole dancing, but that didn’t keep kids or parents from from braving the New York rain this morning. The singer, who has a Walmart exclusive disc coming out this Monday, sang four songs for the large crowd outside the Today show set.

In addition to “The Climb” and “See You Again,” the 16-year-old performed “Kicking and Screaming” and “Party in the U.S.A”—two tracks available on her new CD, The Time of Our Lives.

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