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29 May

Demi Lovato Reveals New Album Title

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Demi Lovato has announced the title of her new album via her Twitter account! Her sophomore release will be called “Here We Go Again,” and it is due out in July. Catch Demi on tour this summer with special guests David Archuleta, Jordan Pruitt and KSM where she promises to play some songs from the new record.

29 May

Lady Gaga on the Cover of ‘Rolling Stone’

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Lady Gaga is on the cover of this summer’s Hot Issue of Rolling Stone! Check out RollingStone.com for a behind the scenes look at her special feature, and pick up your copy of this issue on stands today!

The Rise of Lady Gaga: Behind the Scenes:
Lady Gaga
Interscope Records
‘The Fame’ – Available Everywhere
Website: http://www.ladygaga.com/

29 May

Soulja Boy Shoots Street Video For ‘I Got Mojo’ Off Of Gangsta Grillz Mixtape

Check out Soulja Boy’s ‘I Got Mojo’ street video shot by DJ Whoo Kidd’s RadioPlanet TV in Times Square, NYC.

‘I Got Mojo’ is off of Soulja Boy’s Gangsta Grillz Mixtape Coming Soon!

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29 May

Pussycat Dolls Premiere “Hush Hush; Hush Hush” Video

Check out Pussycat Dolls’ brand new video for their single “Hush Hush; Hush Hush.” The 70s themed clip is one big dance party featuring amazing costumes, PCD’s trademark moves and a cameo by Perez Hilton!

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29 May

American Idol judge says Adam Lambert’s sexuality never unclear

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Kara DioGuardi, a judge on American Idol, has said contestant Adam Lambert is openly gay and was never in the closet.

Questions about Lambert’s sexuality have dogged the show amid continuing controversy about the crowning of Kris Allen as winner.

DioGuardi was asked by talk show queen Barbara Walters whether Lambert’s sexuality influenced voters.

“Well, first of all, I hope not … because we should be judging on talent and viability in the music industry and they both [Lambert and Allen] had that.”

She added: “I don’t think that Adam [Lambert] was ever in [the closet] … I think he was always openly out.”

DioGuardi was one of the co-writers of the winner’s “first single” that was to be recorded.

Lambert has not come out as gay and told an interviewer people should calm down and “keep speculating” on the matter, it was reported.

Source: Splash News


28 May

Susan Boyle wanted out of talent show’s finale

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Susan Boyle was reportedly threatening to quit Britain’s Got Talent ahead of Sunday’s finale, according to media reports.

Boyle’s reported two meltdowns may signal she is crumbling under the intense public gaze to which she has been subjected since rising to fame.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan said 48-year-old Boyle, a.k.a. SuBo, had been in tears repeatedly and was set to “pack her bags” before she changed her mind.

Her doubts were as recent as Wednesday, he said.

Morgan, who was talking about Boyle on US talk shows, said “[she] even threatened to leave the show yesterday at one stage because of the sheer amount of pressure on her”.

Source: Splash News


28 May

Complete list of 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards Nominees:

2009 MuchMusic Video Awards Nominees:

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Danny Fernandes — “Private Dancer”
K-OS — “4, 3, 2, 1″
Marianas Trench — “Cross My Heart”
Nickelback — “Gotta Be Somebody”
The Stills — “Being Here”

Director
Bedouin Soundclash — “Until We Burn In The Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love Song)” (Director: Michael Maxxis)
Classified — “Anybody Listening” (Director: Harv)
Danny Fernandes — “Fantasy” (Director: RT!)
Marianas Trench — “Cross My Heart” (Director: Colin Minihan)
Theory Of A Deadman — “All Or Nothing” (Director: Davin Black)

Pop Video
Danny Fernandes — “Private Dancer”
Elise Estrada — “Crash And Burn”
Karl Wolf — “Africa”
LIGHTS — “Drive My Soul”
Shiloh — “Operator (A Girl Like Me)

MuchLOUD Rock Video
Inward Eye — “Shame”
Marianas Trench — “Cross My Heart”
Nickelback — “Gotta Be Somebody”
Ten Second Epic — “Life Times”
Theory Of A Deadman — “All Or Nothing”

MuchVIBE Hip-Hop Video
Classified — “Anybody Listening”
Famous — “Ain’t No Use”
JB featuring Ghetto Flex — “Move Your Body”
K-OS — “4, 3, 2, 1″
Shad — “The Old Prince Still Lives At Home”

VideoFACT Indie Video
Bedouin Soundclash — “Until We Burn In The Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love Song)”
Metric — “Gimme Sympathy”
Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains — “Who Do We Care For?”
Shad — “The Old Prince Still Lives At Home”
The Midway State — “Never Again”

Post-Production
Classified — “Anybody Listening”
Mobile — “The Killer”
Nickelback — “Gotta Be Somebody”
The New Cities — “Dead End Countdown”
The Stills — “Being Here”

Cinematographer
Bedouin Soundclash — “Until We Burn In The Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love Song)”
Elise Estrada — “Crash And Burn”
K-OS — “4, 3, 2, 1″
The Midway State — “Change For You”
Theory Of A Deadman — “All Or Nothing”

International Video (Artist)
Beyonce — “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Britney Spears — “Womanizer”
Kanye West — “Heartless”
Katy Perry — “Hot N Cold”
Kevin Rudolf featuring Lil Wayne — “Let It Rock”
Kelly Clarkson — “My Life Would Suck Without You”
Lady GaGa — “Poker Face”
Lil Wayne — “A Milli”
Miley Cyrus — “The Climb”
T.I. featuring Rihanna — “Live Your Life”

International Video (Group)
Coldplay — “Viva La Vida”
Green Day — “Know Your Enemy”
Jonas Brothers — “Lovebug”
Kings Of Leon — “Sex On Fire”
Metro Station — “Shake It”
MGMT — “Electric Feel”
Pussycat Dolls — “I Hate This Part”
Rise Against — “Re-Education (Through Labor)”
The Black Eyed Peas — “Boom Boom Pow”
The Killers — “Human”

International Video By A Canadian (Artist Or Group)
Billy Talent — “Rusted From The Rain”
K’Naan featuring Chubb Rock — “ABC’s”
Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon — “Dangerous”
Kreesha Turner — “Don’t Call Me Baby”
Nickelback — “If Today Was Your Last Day”

UR FAVE Video
Danny Fernandes — “Fantasy”
Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon — “Dangerous”
Marianas Trench — “Cross My Heart”
Nickelback — “Gotta Be Somebody”
Simple Plan — “Save You”

UR FAVE International Video
Jonas Brothers — “Burnin’ Up”
Katy Perry — “I Kissed A Girl”
Lady GaGa — “Poker Face”
Lil Wayne — “A Milli”
Britney Spears — “Circus”

UR FAVE New Artist
Danny Fernandes — “Fantasy”
LIGHTS — “Drive My Soul”
Shiloh — “Goodbye, You Suck”
The Midway State — “Never Again”
Karl Wolf — “Africa”

28 May

Ashton Kutcher has denied reports he is flying to London to see the Britain’s Got Talent final

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Ashton Kutcher has denied reports he is flying to London to see the Britain’s Got Talent final.

Reports claimed Ashton, 31, and wife Demi Moore, 46, were flying over to the UK to see Susan Boyle compete in the final of the show after they were offered tickets by judge Amanda Holden.

Demi spoke to Amanda, 38, through the social networking site Twitter and after she was offered first-class tickets, Demi said: “Generous offer! Thank you!”

However, Ashton later posted a message on his Twitter page saying: “I will be working stateside this weekend. I’m not sure how this whole british talent rumor got started.”

Source: Splash News


27 May

Jessica Biel at the Hollywood Bowl

Jessica Biel really wants to show everyone that she can sing. And if she can’t get herself a record deal, she’ll do it at the Hollywood Bowl. The actress and wannabe singer will be belting out a tune this summer in the production of the musical ‘Guys and Dolls’. In an interview, she said “I auditioned for a summer production of ‘Guys and Dolls’ at the Hollywood Bowl. I thought, ‘Well, I’m not a soprano anymore, but I guess I’ll go in for it.’ I literally walked in and said, ‘I can do this song but we’re going to have to drop it down a few notes.’ Actually, I did pretty well and I got the part of Sandy, which I’ll be performing later this summer. I know nobody really knows this about me, but I really started in musical theater doing ‘Annie’ and ‘The Sound of Music’. I wanted to be Whitney Houston. That was my dream.” Actually, her character’s name on ‘Guys and Dolls’ is Sarah. Sandy is from ‘Grease’. Pfft.

27 May

Dane Bowers gives Katie Price as alibi in car crash outside her home

Singer Dane Bowers has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving but told cops he couldn’t be behind the wheel of the car – because he was with ex girlfriend Katie Price at the time.

The crash reportedly happened outside 30-year-old Price’s Surrey mansion at 4am.

Former Another Level singer Dane and his friend Adam were arrested for suspected drink-driving after a car crashed into a hedge.

But they claimed the car had been stolen and Bowers reportedly told police he was inside the home with Price at the time of the crash.

Police were reportedly called out to the scene at 4 am after the sound of a crash was reported.

Dane dated Price for two years before she entered the jungle for I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here……..and met husband Peter Andre.

Mum of three Price is currently in the headlines herself after splitting from Aussie singer Andre.


27 May

Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z reportedly “spent thousands” on champagne as they partied in a London club

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Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z reportedly “spent thousands” on champagne as they partied in a London club.

The couple were in the British city as Beyonce, 27, continues with the European leg of her I am… tour and she played two gigs at London’s O2 Arena.

Beyonce and Jay-Z, 39, were reportedly kept away from a host of footballers who were also partying in the London club.

A source said: “Beyonce and Jay-Z had the top table in the VIP area and spent thousands on Cristal champagne and Belvedere vodka.”

The source added: “Their security team was on strict orders to keep the plebs at bay, and none of the footballers or their mates got anywhere near them.”

The source added: “They were joined by Beyonce’s sister and 10 others, but only had two security guards. They had their hands full keeping everyone at bay.”

The source added: “The couple are normally fairly private, but were being very tactile and ignoring the rest of their group. Beyonce was singing along to Jay’s tunes with him filling in the rapping parts.”

Source: Splash News


26 May

Stars’ bling and memorabilia to be auctioned

Stars’ jewellery will be up for auction at Bonhams in a charity event that aids The Prince’s Trust in Los Angeles.

Stars for a Cause Charity Auction will feature the trinkets of A-listers and items they have signed or kissed or worn.

Moet & Chandon and Cunard are sponsors, and proceeds go to the trust that was set up by HRH Prince Charles.

Among celebrities participating this year are Amy Adams, Danny Boyle and the cast of Slumdog Millionaire, Steve Carell, Kelly Clarkson and Colin Farrell.

The enigmatic Tina Fey and the movie superstars Tom Hanks and Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon and Kate Winslet will also contribute.

The list goes on with Ricky Gervais, Brendan Gleeson, Goldie Hawn, Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Jonas Brothers, Keira Knightley, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Mickey Rourke, Steven Spielberg, Tom Wilkinson – and yet others.

25 May

Natalie Cole Gets Kidney Transplant

Natalie Cole underwent a kidney transplant last week at a hospital in Los Angeles. The organ came from a deceased donor. The singer had been diagnosed with Hepatitis C. According to her rep, Natalie is now resting up after the successful surgery. I’m glad that her surgery went off without a hitch. I wish her a speedy recovery and that there be no more complications to her health. I’m sure that once she’s fully recovered, she will be back to the full swing of her career and performing left and right. But then again, she never stopped performing even at the height of her sickness.

25 May

Jennifer Love Hewitt Goes Country

Jennifer Love Hewitt isn’t going to fade into oblivion without a fight as according to her boyfriend Jamie Kennedy, the actress is going to take the Jessica Simpson approach and is currently working on a country album. Jennifer has dabbled in music before but he hasn’t released anything since 2002. She obviously needs something to supplement her already irrelevant acting career. Good luck with that. I think she’s only a season or two away from ‘Dancing with the Stars’. If she gets desperate enough, she can also try the Debbie Gibson route and beg for everyone to send a petition to put her on the show.

22 May

Fergie Bats for Both Teams

Why can’t more people be open about being gay, or at least experimenting, like celebrities? Megan Fox was first to admit that she has some experience about lady-loving and now, Fergie says she does too. The Black Eyed Peas front woman told The Sun that she has had experience with women but nothing too serious. The singer said “Put it this way, I’ve experimented definitely, but I have never had a steady girlfriend.” She will even be revisiting those experiments in the new video for BEP. She said “You’ll like our next video, for ‘I Got a Feeling’, because I have a little girl-on-girl tease section of the video. They were beautiful. They were hot.”

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Songz Medley Lyrics
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That’s Just What I Like Lyrics
Paradiso Girls
Memory Lyrics
Barbra Streisand
Di Na Mababawi Lyrics
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Hate You Lyrics
Mariah Carey
Good One Lyrics
Mario
A Fine Mess Lyrics
Kate Voegele
With You Lyrics
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It’s All Road Lyrics
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22 May

Michael Johns to Perform on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Former American Idol finalist, MICHAEL JOHNS will be performing his new single “Heart on My Sleeve” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show next Monday, May 25th. The Aussie vocalist will be releasing his first post-Idol solo album, Hold Back My Heart on June 23rd. Encouraged by his mentor David Foster, who invited Johns to appear on his star-studded David Foster And Friends PBS special in December 2008, Johns chose the road less traveled, and for the first time in his adult life, went to work on an album with no deal in place. “Foster always said that the secret of his success is to look at whatever lane is open in the music industry and take it,” Johns recalls. “And the way my record combines old and new, I could open for Alicia Keys one night and John Mayer the next, it’s right in the middle.” Songwriter Diane Warren, who penned the knee-buckling ballad “Heart Is Weak,” was another key endorsement. “There’s nothing more validating than having these heavyweights behind you,” says Johns. “It’s like screw winning American Idol when people like David Foster and Diane Warren are saying you have the real thing here.”

With an album completed and ready to turn in, Johns had the rare freedom to shop it around, and when Downtown Records, home to Gnarls Barkley, Cold War Kids and Santigold, showed interest in a licensing deal, he jumped at the opportunity to finally control his own fate. “I think we’re in the most exciting period of music ever, because there’s so many ways to do it,” he says. And like most of his plans thus far, Johns is thinking big for his future. “The live show is going to be great,” he says excitedly. “I might even take it old school with different bands in different towns — almost like what Chuck Berry and all those guys used to do.”

Tune in to see Michael Johns on The Ellen DeGeneres Show next Monday, May 25th. Check your local listings for times.

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22 May

New Rise Against Video

New Video from Rise Against for Hero of War now Premiering on Myspace!

The following is a message from the band:

We’ve just completed our new video for the song “Hero Of War” off of our record, Appeal To Reason. “Hero Of War” is the story of one soldier, not all soldiers, as he battles not just the war around him, but the war that rages within. Inspired by true events, we were given the choice to either document the tribulations of these times as they unfold around us, or ignore them. To ignore these problems, in our opinion, is letting down the brave men and women who risk everything. “Hero Of War” is our attempt to lift the stigma that surrounds everything from the skyrocketing suicide rate of troops, torture, internal sexual abuse, an under-funded VA, and the growing number of military personnel fighting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as they return home. We hope this song and this video help the simmering dialogue about these problems evolve into a rolling boil.

-Rise Against

“The notion that a radical is one who hates his country is naive and usually idiotic. He is, more likely, one who loves his country more than the rest of us, and is thus more disturbed than the rest of us when he sees it debauched. He is not a bad citizen turning to crime; he is a good citizen driven to despair.”- H.L. Mencken

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22 May

Dave Matthews Band Release New Track

Dave Matthews Band release second track, “Shake Me Like A Monkey,”

Fans that have purchased the Dave Matthews Band iTunes pass will get a little closer to celebrating the new album, Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King, with a second track from the upcoming record. The exclusive download of “Shake Me Like A Monkey” from the iTunes pass is the second in a series of pre-album releases with the deluxe iTunes package. Also exclusive with the package is a behind the scenes look at the making of the album as well as unreleased b-sides, a digital artwork booklet and live music from the band’s Spring and Summer 2009 tours.

In addition to these rarities, be sure to check out the Dave Matthews Band channel on You Tube to watch the Groo Grux album artwork come alive with a fun and unique musical animation.

Dave Matthews Band’s latest album Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King hits stores June 2nd, but is now available for pre-order with the exclusive iTunes pass! For more news, tour dates and to pre-order the album in a variety of configurations visit DaveMatthewsBand.com.

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22 May

Kate Voegele’s A Fine Mess, New Album

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Kate Voegele’s sophomore release, A Fine Mess, is available Now! The Mike Elizondo (Maroon 5, Natasha Bedingfield) produced album features the single “99 Times” and is currently streaming in full on Kate’s MySpace page. Like what you hear? Amazon MP3 is offering a great deal to grab the entire album for only $2.99. Follow these simple instructions to get the discounted tracks from Kate’s album page on MySpace.

22 May

Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown Released

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21st Century Breakdown, Green Day’s highly-anticipated eighth studio album, was released worldwide on Friday May 15th, by Reprise Records. The album is the follow-up to 2004’s two-time Grammy Award-winning punk-rock opera American Idiot, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart, spawned five hit singles, and went on to sell more than 12 million copies worldwide.

The album’s first single, “Know Your Enemy” is already capturing the imagination of listeners across the country. It has been No. 1 at Alternative radio for three weeks and is the band’s ninth No. 1 single at the format, making them the artist with the second most No. 1’s of all-time at Alternative.

Green Day, which is singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool, are preparing to launch their first proper tour of the United States and Canada in more than three years. The tour begins July 3rd at Seattle’s Key Arena and will cross North America through the summer, including a July 27th stop at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, before finishing up with a show at the Forum in Los Angeles on August 25th. Please visit greenday.com for all cities, venues, and ticket on-sale dates.