British pop group Girls Aloud performed their latest single "Call The Shots" for the Christmas Day special on UK music show "Top of The Pops" yesterday. I totally love this song! It's my fave one from Girls Aloud's fourth studio album "Tangled Up" and currently the single stands at #9 on UK's Singles Chart. Enjoy
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Girls Aloud perform "Call The Shots" @ TOTP!
Brooke Hogan Working on a New Album!
Pop singer Brooke Hogan has recently confirmed via a new blog on her Official Myspace to be working on a new album, expected to come out sometime in 2008:
"Good news! New album is in the works! Doing it all by myself! Not leanin on anyone but me...but hey! Thats the only way you know it will turn out 100% you! right? lol Its gonna be great- playing and writing a lot about this crazy, mixed up, but always adventurous year!"
Brooke released in 2006 her debut CD titled "Undiscovered" which peaked to #28 on The Billboard 200 chart and the lead single "About Us" (feat. Paul Wall) peaked to #33 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Let's see how the next record does.
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Ciara - That's Right [Music Video!]
Here's R&B singer Ciara's christmas present for everybody! She's FINALLY premiered the music video for her new single "That's Right" (feat. Lil' Jon). The video is pure hotness! And damn i love especially the last scenes when Cici's wearing that black outfit and working it out that choreopgraphy. We have waited 6 months to see this video (it was shot in June) so enjoy it guys :).
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Mlle Caro & Franck Garcia, 'Dead Souls'
Artist: Mlle Caro & Franck Garcia
Song: 'Dead Souls' (Ben Watt Edit)
Album: 'Pain Disappears'
Sounds Like: XTC, Cut Copy
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Majajube, 'Le Crabe' - Video of the Day
Artist: Majajube
Video: 'Le Crabe'
Highlight: The francophone quintet's noise-rock set to eerie construction paper animation.
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Sally Shapiro, 'Anorak Christmas'
Artist: Sally Shapiro
Song: 'Anorak Christmas' (Piano mix)
Sounds Like: Annie, Kylie Minogue
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Sia, 'Day Too Soon' - Video of the Day
Artist: Sia
Video: 'Day Too Soon'
Highlight: The Zero 7 vocalist riding atop a floating swan.
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The Softlightes, 'Last Christmas'
Artist: The Softlightes
Song: 'Last Christmas'
Sounds Like: Jimmy Eat World, Kevin Devine
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The Apples in Stereo, 'Open Eyes' - Video Premiere
Denver's fierce power-pop sextet the Apples in Stereo launch their latest video in the form of an educational film, concerning the history of aviation. Director David Gray combined live show footage and NASA image to bring 'Eyes Open' to life.. Have an exclusive look.
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The Worst Band Names Of '07
We'd like to extend our gratitude to the A.V. Club, who provided the ultimate in laugh-out-loud study breaks this week, with their list of the worst band names of 2007.
Compiled from stacks of press materials and promo CDs, the Club offers a look at band names gone wrong. The collection is broken up into several categories because, let's face it, there are the disastrously bad ones (see "Sex Rat" at left), and then there are the clever, maybe ironic, but still-making-this-list names like Dance Me Pregnant, Harmonica Lewinsky and Chevy Metal. But our favorite had to have been Butt Stomach, which fell into the "Anatomy" category.
You have to see this list for yourself.So do it. Then check out our list of the most cringe-inducing photos of bands on MySpace. You'll thank us later.
IFLTS: 'Rise Up With Fists,' Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins
Rise Up With Fists,' Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins
From 2006's 'Rabbit Fur Coat'
Sure, Jenny Lewis swapped her usual indie rock partners from Rilo Kiley for a pair of soulful and tuneful identical twins. Sure, she blended rock, folk, country and gospel -- and managed to make it all work. Sure, she references God half a dozen times throughout the track and yet, this song still can't get out of my head.
Prima J - Nadie [Music Video!]
Pop duo Prima J, made up by American/Mexican cousins Janelle Martinez and Jessica Martinez, has recorded a spanish cover of the recent Alicia Keys single "No One", the cover's titled "Nadie". This is the first time i hear about these girls but doing some research on the internet i found that they recorded a song titled "Rock Star" for the soundtrack of a teen comedy movie called "Bratz" released earlier this year, so they're not new in the music business. Prima J is currently working on their official debut album which is expected to be released in 2008 via Geffen Records. About this "No One" cover, well it sounds a bit weird for me hearing it in spanish but i mean it's def a cool twist. Check it out
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Ashlee Simpson - Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya) [Music Video!]
Here's the music video for the new Ashlee Simpson single "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)", a Timbaland production. The video was directed by Alan Fergurson earlier this month and has just premiered via Yahoo!Music. Ashlee's new album will be released in late February or beginning of March 2008.
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Stephen Stills Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer
Stephen Stills has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to Crosby, Stills and Nash bandmate Graham Nash. In a telephone interview with the 'Larry King Live' show on Monday, Nash said Stills is scheduled to undergo an operation on January 3, which is also his 63rd birthday.
The announcement was made just one day after Dan Fogelberg passed away from the disease. "Unlike Danny (Fogelberg), who left it too long to be seriously checked, Stephen found his at an early stage," Nash told King.
There has been no formal comment
Kate Nash Picks Up the Pace
Anglophiles are certainly familiar with Kate Nash, the young singer-songwriter who went from Internet sensation to scoring a No. 1 album in the U.K. with her effort, 'Made of Bricks.' It also didn't hurt that admirer Lily Allen moved Nash into her top eight friends on MySpace. When Nash made her American debut playing a string of NYC shows a couple of months back, she got to see first hand the results of cyber stardom.
"I've never played music and done press here [yet] people know who I am and there's awareness. It's really incredible," Nash tells Spinner. "It just speeds things up and you have to be up for the pace of it."
While Nash is more than up for the pace, she admits that there were some nerves coming Stateside, something she'll be doing much more of in the new year when she kicks off a U.S. tour in January. "I was nervous doing my shows 'cause I was like, 'God, are they just looking at me going, "What the hell is this weird English girl going on about?"' she says. "In my head, they can't really know who I am. I do gigs in London now and I'm very comfortable. It's like I'm being taken out of the bath and thrown in a cold shower. I've got to keep up and start again."
Eastern Conference Champions, 'The Box' - Video Premiere
Philadelphia's D.I.Y. trio Eastern Conference Champions get animated in their new 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'-influenced video for 'The Box.' The clip features a lighter take on the film, with patients dancing to the feel-good sounds of ECC. "'The Box' was a little scary for ECC," founder Greg Lyons told Spinner. "Up until then, we were used to making our own videos on iMovie, having complete control and being the only ones to blame if it wasn't good enough." The trio wound up putting their faith in director Elliot Jokels, though. "When he submitted a treatment, it immediately appealed to us, kind of a 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' meets A-ha, we knew this was the move," Lyons said. Have an exclusive look at 'The Box' in its animated glory.
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Lily Allen Is Pregnant
OK, so like, babies are totally the new handbag. Seriously though. Look at Nicole Richie. Christina Aguilera. J.Lo. Sheryl Crow. Amy Winehouse admits to wanting one. Britney Spears has two under her belt while it was announced on Tuesday that her sister, Jamie Lynn, is now pregnant. See what you started, Angelina? Nevertheless, it's with open arms that Club Knocked Up welcomes Lily Allen, who is pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Ed Simmons, 37, of the Chemical Brothers.
"As the pregnancy is at a very, very early stage, the couple ask that you respect their privacy," the 22-year-old singer's rep said in a statement. "The couple will be making no further comment but they are obviously both thrilled by the news."
Meanwhile, Allen is currently working on the follow-up to her 2006 Grammy-nominated debut, 'Alright, Still,' which was previously scheduled for release in 2008. Despite rumors to the contrary, the album will hit shelves on time. "Lily's new album will be released as planned next year," her rep confirmed.
Dewey Cox, '(For Christmas) The People Want Cox' - Video Exclusive
Recently unearthed musical legend Dewey Cox is about to tell his fictional yet hilarious life story on the big screen this week. With all of his success of late, the larger-than-life, car flippin' crooner hasn't lost sight of what got him there -- his fans. Cox sends a very special Christmas message to his family, as he will be on the road this year, because '(For Christmas) The People Want Cox.' Cox also takes the time to remind us that "the girls in Yazoo need their stockings stuffed, too."
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Shannyn Sossamon Works With Waits, Imagines Blonde Redhead
For the many who can never get enough Tom Waits, the bard of counter-culture turns up in the witty indie film, 'Wristcutters: A Love Story,' a dark romance that centers on the post-suicide journey of a trio of friends. One of the leads, actress Shannyn Sossamon, confesses she didn't realize until after she began promoting the film just how devoted Waits' fans can be.
"I get asked about it so much," Sossaman tells Spinner of working with the singer-songwriter. "Four out of every five people that talk to me about this movie get in my face, 'What was it like?' And all of a sudden, I started feeling, 'This is a really big [deal].'"
Sossamon believes her experience was unique because she didn't come into the project as a big fan. Still, she has nothing but praise for Waits and his performance. "He was just this wonderful man with a great presence," she says. "[He's] hard worker, great actor, quiet, wonderful."
R.E.M. Releasing New Album in April
Recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees R.E.M. have slowly unveiled details surrounding their forthcoming album, including live debuts of the new tunes. Now, frontman Michael Stipe has set a release date for the follow-up to 2004's 'Around the Sun.'
"Let me tell you a secret," he said at a December 6 charity auction in New York. "We have a great f---ing record in the bag. It's a big change. It's coming out on April Fool's Day."
One of the new songs, 'Until the Day Is Done,' debuted on 'Anderson Cooper 360' in October. That tune served soundtrack to the network's 'Planet in Peril' series.
Hip-Hop Poet Saul Williams Covers U2 Anthem
Spoken-word musician/poet Saul Williams recently took on U2's 1983 epic 'Sunday Bloody Sunday.' Williams paid tribute to the veteran group with his own earthy rendition of the noble arena anthem, with the production help of Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor.
Being a longtime fan of the Irish quartet, Williams tells Spinner, "This is my favorite U2 song of all time. I first heard it while I was an exchange student to Brazil in my junior year of high school. I wasn't familiar with the massacre in Ireland that the song refers to, but I easily aligned it with my experience as an African-American and recognized it as a revolutionary song."
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Amy Winehouse Questioned for Evidence Tampering
Fresh off her (slightly disturbing, somewhat promising) resolution to get clean in the new year, Amy Winehouse is facing trouble with the law ... again.
It appears that the embattled singer is wanted for questioning in an alleged evidence-tampering scam associated with husband Blake Fielder-Civil's assault case. After raiding her home in November, officials believe that James King, the victim, was offered bribes to change his story and leave the country.
According to Britain's News of the World, the singer and her equally troubled husband (it's not a contest, kids) have made a suicide pact in the event that they are handed long jail sentences. "She's determined they'll end it together," a friend of the Grammy-nominated singer told Britain's News. "She's really terrified this time. She's teetering on the brink."
Travel Without Arriving: Tinariwen's Journey to Global Consciousness
"You never get the impression that you've arrived."
That's Eyadou Ag Leche, bass player for the band Tinariwen, translated by the Saharan group's manager, Andy Morgan. He could very well be glibly summing up the life of the Touareg, the nomadic culture to which the band and its bracing music belong.
But what he's referring to is the Tinariwen mission, an intertwined course to raise global awareness of the Touareg (or Tuareg, as it is sometimes spelled). Before Tinariwen came along a few years ago, even many passionate international music fans had never even heard the word "Touareg" outside of it being used for the name of a Volkswagen model. Today, at least in some circles, Touareg is known as a vital, oft-oppressed "people without a country," right alongside the Roma and the Kurds. And inarguably,Tinariwen have had a lot to do with that. With its third album, 'Aman Iman: Water is Life,' released in 2007, the group solidified its status as one of the global-music sensations of recent years, the most prominent ambassador of Touareg culture to the world, and a force of pride and political progress for its people at home.
Mary J. Blige - Just Fine [Live @ 106th & Park!]
The Queen of HipHop n R&B Mary J. Blige releases today, December 18th, her brand new album entitled "Growing Pains" via Geffen Records. This becomes the 8th official one of her career. Mary J. Blige will be doing a heavy promo of the record and lead single "Just Fine" this week in the US. You can watch in the video above her latest appearance/performance that was on BET's show "106th & Park". Enjoy
Beyonce In Milan!
R&B star Beyonce made a quick trip to Milan, Italy to attend to the official launch for the new fragrance of Emporio Armani, called "Diamonds", with Georgio Armani at the Rinascente Store on Monday. As you know B' is the face of the brand's new product and she even shot a tv commercial for it (that premiered time ago)
Ciara performs @ Wembley in London + News!
R&B singer Ciara is currently in the UK on tour. Check out above some hot pics of her latest stop that was at the Wembley Arena in London on Sunday night. She looks simply amazing! Cici still has 2 more dates in the UK.
· In other news, Ciara recently sat down for an interview with website So-Urban.com and shared some interesting info about her upcoming single titled "That's Right" (feat. Lil' Jon) and she wanting to release "My Love":
Q: When are you coming out with 'That's Right'?
A: It's funny you ask that as I've been very anxious to release that video. I'm not sure exactly what is going on with a few things that's stopping me from releasing the record and video but I will say that by the end of this year it is my plan to have a video out for my fans.
Q: Is that the last single we can expect from The Evolution before you start on your new material?
A: No, I've want to also do a video for the song 'My Love' but I dont know whether I can get around to it but youll definitely see the visuals for 'That's Right'.
Throwback of the Day: Jade - “Don’t Walk Away”
Alright, I had to do it. And someone mentioned this on a recent throwback, so I had to go and find Jade’s “Don’t Walk Away.” I still own all of their albums, because Jade could sang! Man…I MISS girl groups like this.
Though, I’m going to give it up to Cherish, because while they aren’t a Jade, Brownstone or SWV, those sisters be straight singing too. They have great harmonies and sound really good together. They have a great blend.
I yearn HARDCORE for R&B like this man. Like, for real.
And this video? LOL she made ME want to go to USC. LOL @ them walking around the cat in the very beginning. That cat was like, “bch plz I’m not moving!” This song sounds kinda dirty during the breakdown — “this is what it sounds like…” Oh, and don’t forget the dookie braids ROFL.
The beginning of this song is still classic though. “We’ll get back to youuuuuuuuuuuu.” I used to sing that in choir in h.s. with the homies. LOL. Ahh memories!
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Kanye & Daft Punk Cover January 2008 SPIN
Kanye West & Daft Punk, whose song “Harder Better Faster Stronger” he sampled to make his smash “Stronger,” cover the January 2007 cover of SPIN magazine.What do you think?
FYI: Will Smith Got The Juice!
Will Smith’s latest “I Am Legend” debuted at the box office with $76.5 million dollars! WHAT!? Will has officially become like, THE A-list, black power actor/producer in Hollywood. He should have no problem getting $20-30 million a picture now. Sam Jackson, eat your heart out.
For the last man on Earth, Will Smith sure has a lot of friends. The Warner Bros. tale “I Am Legend,” starring Smith as a plague survivor who may be the last living human, debuted with $76.5 million, the biggest December opening ever and a personal best for one of Hollywood’s top box-office champs, according to studio estimates Sunday.
“It’s no wonder Will Smith feels so lonely. Everyone else on Earth is in the movie theater,” said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Media By Numbers.
“I Am Legend” smashed Smith’s personal debut record, easily exceeding the $52.1 million opening weekends of “I, Robot” and “Men in Black II,” his previous bests. “I Am Legend” outdid the $72.6 million premiere of 2003’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” the previous best December opening.
“It’s nice to be in the Will Smith business,” said Dan Fellman, head of distribution for Warner Bros. “He is just the No. 1 box-office star in the world today.” (source)
Me thinks he should never even bother rapping anymore LOL.
And on the other side of the checkbook, “The Perfect Holiday,” featuring Gabrielle Union and Morris Chestnutt, opened up at #6 with $2.97 million dollars. Ouch.
I guess one black Christmas movie was enough for the year LOL. I personally am not enamored with Morris’ acting enough or Gabby’s for that matter to drag myself out for that one.
Did anyone see “I Am Legend” or “The Perfect Holiday”? What are your reviews?
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Did Remy Ma Just Get Kicked Out The Closet? (NSFW?)
Some chick (LOL, I use that term loosely) is on Youtube claiming that she’s had relations with Remy Ma. Dude even has her call up Remy on the phone on speaker, and she answers, too. However, this seems like it may be a little bit of a farce. She all “yeah, Remy ate the box!”
*expires and turns to dust*
I wouldn’t turn it up too loud if you are at work, but there isn’t any nudity or anything like that. Just a man spouting off at the mouth.
If it’s true, I mean….hello Captain Obvious ROFL. But w/e. I could care less.
You decide!
The Dark Knight Returns
Guess who’s back? Back again? The Joker’s back. Tell a friend. Or something. In the new trailer for 2008’s The Dark Knight, we’re treated to a visual smorgasbord of a bleakly apocalyptic Gotham City (which, for those of us who live in New York City, is pretty much every day). Following the events of the last film, the Batman and Lieutenant Gordon decide to rid the city of the remaining vestiges of its criminal underworld. Unfortunately, they’re blocked in that attempt by the Joker, who looks twice as scary as Jack Nicholson ever did. We’re counting the days until July 18.
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Ashley Tisdale Ruins her Face for Fame
In a desperate attempt to look less like a human and more like all the other plastic robots wandering Los Angeles, High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale has gone and gotten herself a nose job! She used the old “deviated septum” excuse, but if you check out the before and after pics above you can see the obvious changes her nose has gone through. Before, she looked normal and interesting. After, she looks fake and puckered. Success!
Nicole Scherzinger Back Wit The PCD!
Pop star Nicole Scherzinger put on once again her black leather outfit to reunite with the rest of The Pussycat Dolls to give an exclusive performance over the weekend in New York at the 50th birthday for Donny Duetsch.
Timbaland premieres Madonna's new song "4 Minutes to Save The World''
Record Producer/Rapper Timbaland sneak peeked a few minutes of a new Madonna song, and rumored upcoming official single, titled "4 Minutes to Save The World'', which features Timbo and Justin Timberlake, at radio station Z100's Jingle Ball in Philadelphia on Sunday. You can check out above a video that a fan recorded. The video is good but the sound quality isn't that good, but atleast you can feel the beats lol. Madonna's new CD coming in the first quarter of 2008. Thanks Karen!
50 Cent Gives Concert in Madrid!
50 IN MADRID VIDEOS
AYO TECHNOLOGY
IN DA CLUB
PIMP
MAGIC STICK
CANDY SHOP
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THIS IS HOW WE DO
OUTTA CONTROL
Yesterday night i attended to the 50 cent concert here in Madrid, Spain, that's why there weren't more post after the Lil' Mama's one, just so you know. Well, the concert was nicee, it was my first rap/hiphop concert so it was good a experience. The show lasted about almost 2 hours and 50 Cent along with G-Unit (Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo) performed hits like AYO Technology, In Da Club and Candy Shop. And damn there were lots of BIG 50 or rap music fans cause they were feeling every song like it was the last one xD, and some times it kinda annoyed me cause i couldn't see properly if everybody was with the arms up and jumping, but then i realize i couldn't complain cause i was the same when Beyonce gave a concert here hehe. Anyways, i had a great time and i can't wait until next week to see The Spice Girls and next March to see Alicia Keys in concert.
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Lil' Mama Featuring T-Pain - Shawty Get Loose [New Song!]
Here we have a new Lil' Mama song titled "Shawty Get Loose" featuring T-Pain. You remember the young female rapper from her US summer hit "Lip Gloss", that peaked to #10 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Lil' Mama will be releasing her debut album entitled "Voice of the Young People" in 2008.
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Rihanna en Español!
The Barbados star Rihanna won on Friday night the award for "Best Song" in the "International Category of Non-Spanish Language" at the Awards Gala of "Los Premios Principales" hosted by Los40 radio held at Palacio De los Deportes here in Madrid, Spain. Rihanna was competing in this category with Nelly Furtado, The Fray, Mika and Snow Patrol. I was really rooting for Rihanna since "Umbrella" is still a hit here but i was like: If she wins there will be no one to accept the award for her nor she's made a video thanking for the award. But my surprise was that in fact she had recorded a video from the UK, where she's on tour, for accepting the award! Thank god i had my camera to record the moment. Riri even said a few words in spanish for her spanish fans. "Espero verós pronto en España!" ("I hope to see you soon in Spain"). Hopefully she adds a new date on her european tour and comes to Spain or maybe for the next one xD. Would be the 1at time and would be really cool.
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Timbaland' "Scream" Video News!
The music video for the new Timbaland single, the fourth official one off his latest album "Shock Value", titled "Scream" featuring Nicole Scherzinger and Keri Hilson will be shot on December 18th (this next tuesday!).
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Natasha Bedingfield - Pocketful of Sunshine [New Song/Second Single!]
Here's the full version of the new Natasha Bedingfield song titled "Pocketful of Sunshine". This song was featured on the season finale episode of the MTV show "The Hills" and has been confirmed to be NB's next US single. Natasha will release in late January 2008 her new US album titled also "Pocketful of Sunshine", that will feature mostly songs from her latest european record "N.B" and couple of brand new songs especially recorded for this US release. Enjoy
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Leona Lewis Shoots a new "Bleeding Love" Video!
UK singing sensation Leona Lewis has shot in New York City a new video for her debut single "Bleeding Love" with director Jesse Terrero (who also directed Ludacris's feat. Mary J. Blige "Runaway Love" clip). This new music video will be the official version for the US as "Bleeding Love" will be officialy released in the states in January 14th, 2008 with the album, "Spirit", coming in March 18th.
Jennifer Lopez - Por Arriesgarnos [Music Video!]
This is the official music video for Jennifer Lopez's third spanish single titled "Por Arriesgarnos" featuring (husband) Marc Anthony. This is one of my faves songs on her "Como Ama Una Mujer" album so i'm glad it got released. The sad part is that i don't think "Te Voy a Querer" will be released now. Anyway, this new music video features footage from her (and Marc's) latest tour "Juntos en Concierto" and some behind the scenes from it as well. Check it out
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Ashlee Simpson Shooting "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)" Music Video!
Here are the first pics of the new Ashlee Simpson music video for her brand new single "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)", shot last week with director Alan Ferguson. What a contrast between these two photos, in the top one we see a dark Ashlee and in the pic below a fun look and set. Video should be interesting to watch! Plus i'm addicted to the song. Ay Ya Ya Ya Ya Ya! The music video will premiere on December 19th via Yahoo Music. BTW click on the pictures to see their full versions.
Janet Jackson's New Album Titled "Discipline"!
The upcoming studio album of R&B star Janet Jackson will be titled..."DISCIPLINE", it's been confirmed recently via an official press release. The set will hit stores first in Japan on February 20th and then the next week in the US on February 26th, 2008. The album's lead single is titled "Feedback", it leaked yesterday, and it indeed was produced by hitmaker Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. "Discipline" will be Janet's 10th album of her career and it'll feature productions by Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Tricky Stewart and The Dream. So can't wait!
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Cherish - Killa [Music Video!]
R&B female group Cherish will release their sophomore album entitled "The Truth" on March 25th, 2008 via Capitol Records. The first single is the track "Killa" featuring rapper Yung Joc, that leaked back in October and that officialy hit airwaves in the US in November. And now the music video for the lead single has premiered and you can watch it above. It's definitely nice! Check it out
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Mary J. Blige "Growing Pains"
Released: December 18
Record Label: Geffen
Genre: R&B/Hip-Hop
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Hip-hop mogul Sean “Jay-Z” Carter has invested in a real estate development venture called J Hotels. Carter, along with developers Charles Blaichman, Abram Shnay and his son Scott, reportedly purchased $66 million worth of land and air rights in the Chelsea area of NYC according to the New York Post. Though the actual use of the space has yet to be determined, options being discussed include an art gallery or a high-end hotel. Carter will be celebrating the opening of his Las Vegas, NV 40/40 Club on Dec. 30.
FACE-OFF Music Album Release
We're almost down to the wire on music releases, but there's still a few hot ones left. This week, the boys are back with every new release this week being from a male artist. From hip-hop to R&B, from New Orleans to the Shaolin, this week's releases re-introduce a few superstars and introduce a newcomer. Here's a rundown of this week's new releases....
* Birdman - 5 Star Stunna Cash Money/Universal
* The-Dream - Love Hate Island Def Jam
* Omarion and Bow Wow - Face Off Sony Music
* Beanie Sigel - The Solution Island Def Jam
* Mario - Go J Records
* Gucci Mane - Back to the Traphouse Atlantic
* R.Kelly - Trapped In The Closet Chapters 1-22 DVD Jive
* Hi-Tek - Hi Teknology 3: Underground Babygrande
* Wu Tang Clan - 8 Diagrams Loud/Universal
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Female Rapper
Well, there's at least one female rapper who's in a studio these days, not a courtroom or jail cell. Former inmate Lil' Kim is coming out with her first-ever mixtape in advance of an '08 release, reports MTV.com. The pint-size rapstress, who has reteamed with her original business crew, calls her mixtape Ms. G.O.A.T. Kim is again working with Lance "Un" Rivera, who was her original manager, as well as Trackmasters. Old friend Mr. Cee of New York's Hot 97, is putting out the mixtape. "Chillin' Tonight" one of the mixtape's hotter joints has already surfaced on radio around the country. "I never did a mixtape before, so this is like ... a new album," Kim said. "I got my boy Mister Cee. He's been holding it down since the B.I.G. days. He's part of the family.
Kim's last CD, The Naked Truth on Atlantic, suffered when it was released just as she started her one-year federal sentance for perjury in an infamous Hot 97 shooting case. Despite singles like "Lighters Up" and "Dirty," the CD under-performed and Kim no longer has a deal with Atlantic. However, her BET show "Countdown to Lockdown" did so well that it appeared that folks were still interested in the rap star, but no CD was announced after Kim's release in July 2006.
However, it appears the diminutive diva has regrouped and will put out a CD next year on Queen Bee Records in conjunction with Flavor Unit. Despite calling herself the greatest of all time, Kim pays homage to some of the MC's that inspired her career including Mc Lyte, Lady of Rage and Lauryn Hill, by rhyming over some of the tracks that made them famous. She also introduces her own artist, Shamel, who Kim calles a mix between Mase and Fabolous.
"It's a collaboration of freestyles, brand-new songs," Cee told MTV.com. "Shout out to the Trackmasters — they helped put it together. Whoo Kid is ... helping me put the tape together. It's incredible. I don't even think it deserves to be a mixtape. It's like an album."
The biggest revelation on Wu-Tang's first record
The biggest revelation on Wu-Tang's first record in six years isn't the Beatles "reinterpolation" "The Heart Gently Weeps" or even that the album actually came out. It's that the project is as strong as it is—for all the years of obligatory infighting there's a cohesion and strength to these "8 Diagrams." RZA keeps his foot in the sludgy gutter beats and extended chopsocky decoration of Wu-Tang past, but he's also expanding his reach. George Clinton cameos on the nodding "Wolves," and "Rushing Elephants" rolls on a shimmering string section from hell. Ghostface Killah is as wickedly esoteric as ever, Method Man sounds reinvigorated and snapped out of his recent slump, and Raekwon, who's been on record decrying "8 Diagrams," is ice-pick sharp. The absence of ODB is felt more than you'd expect, although the obituary "Life Changes" provides a sense of closure in an album that feels more like a next step. —Jeff Vrabel
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Fergie, "Big Girls Don't Cry" Video
Fergie shows her softer side while singing 'Big Girls Don't Cry.' Released 2007
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Janet Jackson - Feedback [New Single!]
Nobody's waiting 'til Saturday! The brand new Janet Jackson single has just leaked. It's titled "Feedback" and apparently it was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. I'm soooo loving it! Uptempo, fresh and catchy. Janet's new studio album will be hitting stores in February 2008 via Island Records.
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Sexed Up Singer Asked to Play Virgin Mary
Admittedly, a lot of people tend to exclaim "Mother of God!" when getting wind of Britney Spears' increasingly disturbing escapades -- a chorus that French movie producer Phillippe Rebboah apparently misunderstood in a mighty big way. Rebboah, who obviously believes that 'tis the season to be blasphemous, has approached the singer -- who's in the running for Worst Mother of 2007 -- to return to the big screen as a modern-day version of the Best Mother of Year One.
Yes, the producer thinks that Britney would be the ideal actress to play a reimagined Virgin Mary in a satirical film titled 'Sweet Baby Jesus.' This version of the tale takes place in Bethlehem, Maryland -- presumably to avoid the wrath of the good people of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania -- and features a virgin birth that takes place on Christmas Eve. While we'll grant that we don't always tend to our immortal soul as well as we could, we'd probably trade our usual Diet Pepsi for an extra-large holy water should we get invited to a screening of such a flick -- since Rebboah is probably twisted enough to try to cast Verne Troyer in the title role.
Radiohead Gets Reworked for (More)
Radiohead's previous albums have incited bootlegs and remixes far and wide. In the spirit of the band's recent pay-what-you-want formula for their latest album, 'In Rainbows,' the band will be unofficially sanctioning eight select remixes free of charge, called 'Rainydayz Remixes.'
The collection features tweaked-out trip-hop mixes by Oakland producer Amplive, including guest appearances from the likes of Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Too Short and Zion. The full tracklist and roster for 'Rainydayz Remixes' will be announced on January 4, with the downloading mayhem to commence the following week.
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Brave - Delexe Edition (Disc 2 Videos)
1. Get Right (Remix) -Download Here
2. Hold You Down -Download Here
3. Qué Hiciste -Download Here
4. Me Haces Falta -Download Here
Chris Brown - Exclusive Deluxe Edition (Dvd)
Disc 2 Tracklist: Dvd Rips
Journey To Africa -Download Here
Behind-The-Scenes "Wall To Wall" -Download Here
Wall To Wall (Music Video) -Download Here
Behind-The-Scenes "Kiss Kiss" -Download Here
Kiss Kiss (Music Video) -Download Here
Chirstmas Music
I haven't seen a lot of Christmas music here, so I decided to post a few from my own collection. I will only post a few at a time because there are just so many of them.
Wendy & Lisa - The Closing of the Year
Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping
Eagles - Please Come Home For Christmas
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Christmas Time in Tinseltown (Again)
Brian Adams - Christmas Time
Amy Grant - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Paul Young - What Christmas Means To Me
Savage Garden - Last Christmas
Kelly Clarkson - My Grown Up Christmas List
Bing Crosby - White Christmas
Pretenders - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Relient K - Days Of Christmas
Britney Spears - My Only Wish This Year
Pretenders - 2000 Miles
Elton John - Step Into Christmas
Simple Plan - My Christmas List
Marie Digby - Bring Me Love
Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas (Original 1984 Version)
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Natalie Gauci - The Winner's Journey
Here she is Natalie Gauci, the winner of Idol 2007. I don't know whether this happens in Idol everywhere else but in Australia instead of releasing an album of original tracks straightaway, the artist is given time to work and produce a decent debut and so instead a Winner's Journey album is released. The album features most of the songs or the best ones that the Winner in this case Natalie sung during her time on the show. Natalie this year had the opportunity to re-record those song in the studio unlike previous winner Damien Leith, who's Winner's Journey album was just filled with the actual Live songs he sung (So you would here clapping and screaming and the songs were shorten). Although I don't like Natalie as much as I like Matt, but this album is pretty good. Her rendition of Rihanna's Umbrella, her version of Gnarls Barkley's Crazy and her take on OneRepublic's huge hit Apologize (Which ironically according to some say, that her performance of their song increased their sales and eventually prevented her Winner's Single to get the number 1 spot). Although I hate to admit it, this album is a definite listen to and worth the money. Other songs include Michael Jackson's Man In The Mirror, Ella Fitzgerald How High The Moon, Pink's Nobody Knows and of course the winner's single Here I Am.
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50th Annual Grammy Awards Nominees!
The nominees for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards were announced today. Kanye West received a leading eight Grammy nominations, and UK singer Amy Winehouse received six. Both West and Winehouse were nominated for album of the year for their CD's, "Graduation" and "Back to Back" respectively. Winehouse was also nominated for best new artist, plus record and song of the year for her hit "Rehab" Other record of year candidates included Beyonce's "Irreplaceable," the Foo Fighter's "The Pretender," Rihanna's "Umbrella" and "What Goes Around Comes Around" by Justin Timberlake. CLICK HERE for the full nominees list
Watch for live coverage of the annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, broadcast on CBS at 8 P.M ET/PT.
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