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85 Fresh Films Presents AZ SoundCheck Vol. 4
AZ SoundCheck Volume 4 is out and the 85FreshFilms team has found another hot batch of AZ hip hop artists to showcase. Man the artists in this SoundCheck rival the quality the very first one. Rich Rico, WestCrav, Been Cold, this new cat that I haven’t seen before Erik Battle! I was genuinely entertained. Been Cold!!! Where you been man? The brotha came out and murdered...
Lindsay Lohan returns to court for progress report
Lindsay Lohan returned to court Tuesday for her second probation progress report and received high marks for staying the course. Back in November, Judge Stephanie Sautner ordered Lohan to complete 12 morgue visits and four psychotherapy sessions by Tuesday’s hearing. She completed that requirement just under the wire with the last morgue visit on Saturday. Lohan...
Internet sites go black to protest piracy bills
It just may be dubbed “Black Wednesday.” Several internet sites went black Wednesday to protest two bills before Congress that opponents say would censor the Internet and slow economic growth in the United States. The two bills are known the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) in the Senate, and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House. The Senate...
Listen up: headphones can harm you
The number of people suffering serious injury while wearing headphones has tripled in six years, according to a new study in Injury Prevention. Researchers found a dramatic increase in injuries to people wearing headphones while walking in the street, particularly in young men. U.S. data from 2004 to 2011 shows 116 reports of death or injury of pediatricians wearing headphones....
Sinead O’Connor ends fourth marriage after 16 days
If you thought the Kim Kardashian-Kris Humphries marriage and divorce was quick, nothing compares to Sinead O’Connor’s latest marriage and spilt. Just 16 days after O’Connor and Barry Herridge said “I do,” the couple said, “I don’t.” The British “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer made the announcement Monday on her official...
New Music Video by Keize – Never Let Go
Ok, I gotta admit Keize surprised me with this one. I didn’t know that the man could sing. I remember him from his song Main Girl that he had Jazelle Paris featured on but he was only rapping there. I’m impressed and well entertained. I’m hard on singers and rappers alike but Keize seems to have an uncanny knack for creating commercial hits without going...
Special Nicki Minaj Barbie doll to be made
The doll, of which only one will be made, will be auctioned on behalf of Project Angel Food, a charity that provides food for HIV and AIDS sufferers, reports Rolling Stone. The bidding will start at $1000 on auction website Charitybuzz.com. Recently the hip hop star took to Twitter to confirm that she will release her second album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ on...
Nicki Minaj and Cher Twitter Feud just a misunderstanding
Young Money star Nicki Minaj and music icon Cher clashed online heading into the weekend after fans of both entertainers mistakenly took a Pink Friday line out of context. It was all really rather silly but you know how things can get when the fan bases get involved. The first reports of their public feud emerged online Saturday (November 26) afternoon. Nicki Minaj and...
DRAKE ROCKETS TO #1 ON ALBUM SALES CHART
Drake grabs #1 on the sales chart this week with his sophomore album, Take Care. The album sold almost 631,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan, scoring the third-largest sales week of any album in 2011 (behind only Lady Gaga’s Born This Way and Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV). Other Notables: Childish Gambino grabbed #11 with his debut album...
Nickleback booed at Detroit Lions game
Nickelback’s performance at the halftime show of the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving Day game was heavily protested with an online petition garnering more than 55,000 signatures. The group, which hails from Canada, was protested by critics who said the rock band doesn’t represent Detroit’s music heritage. Nickelback’s introduction was greeted with...
RASHAD MORGAN FEAT. JAZZE PHA Artist Spotlight
Hey what’s good? It’s ya man Big Mav here with a clip from a Detroit-based crooner, songwriter, and producer named Rashad Morgan who uses his wide-range of talents to create a unique urban sound and satisfy your sonic palette. Sorry I couldn’t feature this one on the homepage, but this video can’t be embedded in our player. Nevertheless, I have provided...
Black Eyed Peas just taking a break; deny they are breaking up
“I got a feeling” from reports that the Black Eyed deny rumors they are breaking up that “they don’t lie” when they say “they don’t want music” for a while. At a launch party Monday for their video game “The Black Eyed Peas Experience” members of the group said they are not breaking up, they are simply taking a...
85 Fresh Films presents AZ SoundCheck Vol.1
In the true spirit of the Hip-Hop cihper. 85 Fresh Films has begun an new series titled the AZ SoundCheck. AZ SoundCheck is a collection of some of Arizona’s Hip-Hop elite rappers, doing what they do best. No fancy autotune or melodic hooks, you’re going to see and hear these rappers showcase their true lyrical talents. AZ SoundCheck Volume 1 is hosted by The Talk...
Rapper Heavy D passes away at 44 years old
Today November 8th 2011 was a horrible day for Hip-Hop history. We lost the original Big Man of hip hop. Heavy D was an influential rapper, actor, and producer whose Heavy D & the Boyz became one of the most popular hip-hop groups during the late ’80s and early ’90s. Born in Jamaica, Heavy D moved with his family to New York when he was just a child. Discovering...
Rihanna In Hospital Due To Illness
R&B songbird Rihanna was forced to cancel her scheduled performance in Malmo, Sweden. Exhibiting flu-like symptoms, she was rushed to the hospital where she was put on an IV drip. Rihanna tweeted a photo of herself in a Swedish hospital bed with an IV in her arm along with an apologetic note that read, “Sorry Malmo!!! #LOUDtour.” She later released a statement,...
Did Kelly Rowland let the sex of Jay-Z and Beyonce’s Baby slip?
For weeks now it’s been rumored that Beyonce and Jay-Z are expecting a babygirl to enter their millionaire world. However, we’re not quite sure if the golden tot’s gender was mean to be confirmed via a third party. According to Miss Info, in a recent interview in London, Bey’s former Destiny’s Child cohort and pal Kelly Rowland chocked up the...
British singer to have throat surgery, cancels U.S. tour dates
British singer Adele will undergo throat surgery to treat vocal cord hemorrhage. Her record label confirmed Friday that the impending surgery will force the cancelation of all her remaining tour dates and appearances through the end of the year. Columbia Records said in a statement that the 23-year-old singer was cancelling her appearances “with deep regret.” The...
Steven Tyler’s fall is not a fall off the wagon
Aerosmith frontman and American Idol judge Steven Tyler took a tumble in the shower in Paraguay this week that sent him to the hospital and caused a brief disruption in the band’s South American concert tour. Tyler, 63, lost two teeth in the fall and suffered a black eye. The incident led many fans to wonder if the rocker, who has been open about his battles with...
Doctor, nurse testify that Jackson asked Murray for propofol
Lawyers for cardiologist Conrad Murray got two medical practitioners on Monday to testify that Michael Jackson asked for propofol from his personal doctor. Dr. Alan Metzger, Jackson’s friend for more than 20 years, shared that the entertainer asked him for a sedative to put him to sleep. The singer did not name a specific drug, but used the term “juice.”...
R&B Artist Jazzy steps into the spotlight
Hey Music & Mischief Fans. We have found another artist worthy of our artist spotlight. I stumbled across this artist while I was researching some information on Mixtape Politics. (Not related to her at all but one link leads to another, you know how it goes.) I would like you all to meet Jazmine “JAZZY” Bailey, a soulful breath of fresh air hailing from Los Angeles,...
No Doubt to delay album release until 2012
Fans awaiting No Doubt’s upcoming album will have to wait just a little bit longer. The band released a statement to their fans on their website stating that their sixth album would not be released this year. “Ideally our new record would be coming out this year but it’s just not ready yet. We don’t want to rush this album just to get it out,”...
The 15th Anniversary of Tupac’s Death 09-13-2011
Fifteen years ago today, the world lost one of the greatest rappers of all time. On September 13 1996, Tupac Amaru Shakur died of respiratory failure and cardiac arrest, a result of gunshot wounds he sustained seven days earlier. He was shot several times as he was riding with Death Row Records founder Marion “Suge” Knight following a boxing match at the MGM Grand in Las...
Britney Spears invites Royal Couple to her “Femme Fatale “concert
Britney Spears is set to take her “Femme Fatale” show to London’s O2 Arena next month and, while there, she would love to have the royal seal of approval. She hopes to perform for Prince William and Kate Middleton and is inviting them to one of her shows. Spears tells Glamour UK, which she covers this month, how cool she considers the possibility of having...
T.I. has new reality show starting Dec 5
Rapper T.I. was released from an Arkansas prison after spending 11 months behind bars for violating his probation for an earlier gun conviction. According to TMZ, the rapper was released at 7:29 a.m. central time. “Feels great to be back where I belong … Back in the arms of those who need me the most,” T.I. tweeted after his release. “The storm is over...
MTV’s 2011 Video Music Awards rated best yet
We won’t be seeing the end of the one night a year MTV VMA honors anytime soon. This year’s Video Music Awards, complete with Gaga in drag and a pregnant belly-rubbing Beyonce, were its highest-rated yet. This year’s telecast scored 12.4 million viewers, the best ratings ever for the show, which began in 1984. The show was propelled by promos starring...
Britney Spears reveals “Criminal” as new single
After coming off a major tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards and winning Best Pop Video, Britney Spears also announced what could be her next contender for an award nod or a Hot 100 entry. “I don’t know if I’m at liberty to tell but um I will anyway,” Spears told MTV backstage at the Video Music Awards. “It’s ‘Criminal.’” “Criminal,”...
Chris Brown VMAs performance fuels Perez Hilton Twitter war
If you caught Chris Brown’s performance on Sunday night’s Video Music Awards, he danced, he flew, but he certainly didn’t sing. This seemed to irk celeb blogger Perez Hilton, who called out the controversial star on it via Twitter. Chris Brown hit the stage for a total dance party mash-up of not only his hits “Yeah 3x” and “Beautiful...
Avril Lavigne, Kanye West cameo in new Rihanna music video
Rihanna just released the music video for her brand new single “Cheers (Drink To That).” The clip doesn’t follow the traditional beauty shot model and instead gives fans a look into the days in the life of Rihanna, which is a star-studded affair with cameos by stars like Avril Lavigne and Kanye West. “Cheers,” which debuted Friday, shows footage...
Demi Lovato collaborates with Missy Elliot, Jason DeRulo
The track listings for Demi Lovato’s upcoming third album “Unbroken” was revealed on Wednesday. The list of collaborations on the album includes Missy Elliot, Timbaland, and Jason Derulo. The lead single off of the album entitled, “Skyscraper,” rose to No. 1 on iTunes on the day it was released. Lovato also released a music video for the song,...
Justin Bieber joins Taylor Swift on stage for ‘Baby’ duet
Recently, Justin Bieber has crashed a wedding, a Selena Gomez show, and now, a Taylor Swift concert. He surprised thousands of fans in attendance at the country sensation’s Speak Now tour stop when he dropped in for a duet. Bieber took the stage during Swift’s show at LA’s Staples Center for a performance of his hit “Baby.” He and Swift traded...
Lady Gaga to Open 2011 MTV VMAS
Lady Gaga will be the opening performer at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Gaga made the announcement on Thursday via a banner in New York’s Times Square. “It means the world to me,” Gaga said about the performance. “I just feel really blessed every day. I have the most amazing fans,” she added. Gaga is nominated for four VMAs, and was in New...
MTV plans Britney Spears tribute for VMAs
We all know it’s not a Video Music Awards without Britney. Even though she’s not even 30, pop queen Britney Spears is getting a big-time tribute from MTV at this year’s VMAs. Whether it was when she jumped to the head of the class alongside ‘NSync in 1999, sang “Oops!..I Did It Again” while performing her own strip tease, the snake,...
Coldplay announces new album name, release date
Coldplay fans have been highly anticipating their fifth studio album and now the band has revealed the album’s name and release date. With the band’s help, you could probably pronounce it. Coldplay have named their follow-up to 2008’s interestingly titled “Viva La Vida… or Death and All His Friends” “Mylo Xyloto.” It’s...
Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez head Radio Disney birthday compilation
Radio Disney is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the release of yet another compilation of tracks from today’s most kid-friendly music stars, with hits ranging from Britney’s “..Baby One More Time” to Bieber’s “Baby.” Though don’t be fooled by the “Radio Disney Jams 15th B-day Edition” title. It’s not...
Jackson kids donate artwork to Children’s Hospital
Michael Jackson’s children appeared at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Monday to donate some of Jackson’s artwork to the facility. Prince, 14, Paris, 13, and Blanket, 9, were accompanied by grandmother, Katherine Jackson and aunt, LaToya Jackson, as the Jacksons donated 10 pieces that were signed by Michael. The children also signed some of the pieces...
Ke$ha’s band member heads to hospital after Miami show
The constant grind of life on the road may be catching up with one of Ke$ha’s band mates. After a performance in Miami, the singer’s two tour buses pulled up to the emergency room at University of Miami’s hospital Sunday night, where a member of her band needed medical attention, reports TMZ. The 24-year-old singer’s rep told the celebrity website...
Katy Perry is on the verge of tying an incredible Billboard Hot 100 chart record
Katy Perry is on the verge of tying an incredible Billboard Hot 100 chart record — held by Michael Jackson — thanks to some help from Missy Elliott.Jackson owns the record for the most Hot 100 No. 1 singles from one album — with five from his 1987 classic “Bad.” Presently, Perry has four No. 1s from her “Teenage Dream” set. Its fifth...
Will.I.Am helps produce I Am FIRST technology Back-To-School special
Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas has teamed up with Dean Kamen to produce a back-to-school TV special, “i.am FIRST: Science is Rock and Roll” that will air on Sunday August 14th on ABC 7pm|6pm central time. The show promises to be a star studded event with appearances by the Black Eyed Peas, Justin Bieber, Mirranda Cossgrove, Miley Cyrus, Willow Smith, and Justin...
Katy Perry teams up with Missy Elliott for “Last Friday Night” remix
Katy Perry’s “Friday Night” party has no signs of stopping any time soon. She’s just enlisted Missy Elliott for a remix to the hit track.Billboard confirms that the new remix to “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” with Elliott is set to hit radio, the Internet, and digital retailers on Monday. The single sets Missy up for a big-time comeback,...
Evanescence to premiere song live on MTV
Evanescence will be performing their new song “What You Want” live for the first time on MTV.The performance will be followed by the whole band sitting down for an exclusive interview and Q&A session that will stream live on MTV.com. Fans can submit questions for the band via Twitter, using the hashtag #EVMTV, with the best questions being asked live. The...
Singing construction worker soothes NY commuters
He is doing it his way. To coin a phrase, “Music soothes the savage beast,” so why not try it out on New York subway commuters.New Yorkers trapped around a huge construction project in Manhattan are being entertained by Sinatra-singing subway worker Gary Russo, who takes to the streets with a microphone during his lunch hour and croons to the masses. Russo said...
Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett duet becomes charity single
Tony Bennett, who is celebrating is 85th birthday today, announced on” The Today Show” on Tuesday that his latest duet album will include a duet with the late Amy Winehouse. The song entitled “Body and Soul” stands as Winehouse’s last known recording before her death last month, and the song will be released as a charity single. “What’s...
Eric Church earns first #1, Amy Winehouse goes Top 5 on Billboard albums chart
Country singer Eric Church earns his first-ever #1 album on the Billboard Albums chart with “Chief,” his third studio set. Meanwhile, Amy Winehouse sees sales of her acclaimed “Back to Black” album skyrocket following her passing. Church, who also earns his first #1 on the Top Country Albums chart, sells 145,000 copies in its first week, landing...
Kanye West and Jay-Z announce new “Watch the Throne” tour dates
Fans who wish to see Jay-Z and Kanye West on the “Watch the Throne” tour will have to wait a little longer than expected.Jay-Z broke the news that the tour dates for the show were being modified during a radio interview Monday on New York’s Hot 97. “That’s an old list we had to push that back, because it was like, we tried to put it out in pre-order...
Second Season of “The Voice” to debut following Super Bowl
NBC will premiere the second-season of its hit show “The Voice” following Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5, 2012.The singing competition will then premiere the next day in its regular day and time slot. “The Super Bowl represents the biggest television audience of the year and we think that the return of ‘The Voice’ is deserving of this ...
Kings of Leon cancels rest of U.S. Tour
Kings of Leon have dropped out of the rest of their US tour because of health issues affecting lead singer Caleb Followill.The band ended a show early in Dallas over the weekend when Followill left the stage for “dehydration and exhaustion.” “We are so sorry to say Kings of Leon are canceling their entire US tour due to Caleb Followill suffering from vocal...
Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland announce joint tour
Chris Brown and Kelly Rowland are combining their star power for a fall tour. The two R&B/pop sensations announced the news this week. ”Me and Kelly Rowland, along with other incredible artist are going on tour!!!! I’ll let u know who else is on later! Lol.” Brown tweeted. Rowland, promoting her newly released “Here I Am” album, revealed the...
Katy Perry, Britney Spears head “Now 39″ compilation
The “Now That’s What I Call Music” series is churning out yet another compilation lined up with an assortment of Billboard hits from some of the biggest stars in music. Among the artists set to appear on “Now 39″ are Katy Perry, Britney Spears, and Blake Shelton. “Now 39″ includes the #1 hits “Give Me Everything” from...
Lopez and Anthony fought for months prior to split
Contrary to Marc Anthony’s statement about the end of his marriage, it turns out that Anthony and Jennifer Lopez’s split may not have been “amicable” after all. According to a source close to the family, the end of the couple’s seven year marriage came after “months of nonstop arguing.” The source states that the reasons for the arguing...
Trey Songz to appear in Texas Chainsaw reboot
R&B star Trey Songz has signed on to play the lead in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D”, the latest reboot of the 1974 horror classic. Songz is set to play to play the male lead and the boyfriend of Alexandra Daddario in the film, which will be Songz big screen debut. The movie, which will be directed by John Luessenhop and begin shooting later this month...
Did J-Lo drop hints of marriage woes in new album?
The announcement of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s split may have been a shock to celebrity watchers, but could there have been signs on her new album? According to People magazine, her most anticipated seventh studio album, “Love?,” the lyrics of two of songs may suggest relationship problems between the two. In her latest single “Starting Over,”...
LMFAO earn first-ever #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Party Rock Anthem”
LMFAO earn their first-ever #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week with their international smash “Party Rock Anthem.” Featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock (also earning first-ever frames at #1), the song jumps from #3 to #1, selling 258,000 copies. It’s also #1 on the digital sales chart. The first single off their sophomore album, “Sorry...
Nicki Minaj’s cousin murdered
Nicki Minaj has revealed on Twitter that her cousin was shot and killed in Brooklyn yesterday. According to TMZ, the killer of Nicholas Telemaque, 27, is still on the loose after shooting Telemaque at around 2:40AM on July 4th.“Lived in Brooklyn his whole life. My precious cousin. My baby. Killed last nite,” Minaj posted in a Twitter message. Law enforcements said...
Aguilera, other coaches sign on for second season of “The Voice”
While “American Idol” is likely to get another judge’s panel shake-up, you can count on seeing one “Beautiful” singer, a “Crazy” singer, and one with “Moves Like Jagger” again on “The Voice.” Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, and Blake Shelton have signed on for the show’s second season. According...
Pitbull earns first-ever #1 single on Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Give Me Everything’
It’s hard to believe that after so many hits, Pitbull only earns his first-ever #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. “Give Me Everything,” with Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer, jumps from #2 to #1 this week in its eighth week at the top 10. ”Give Me Everything” also becomes the first appearance at #1 for both Afrojack and Nayer, and only Ne-Yo’s...
Cee Lo Green pulls out of Rihanna’s tour
Cee Lo Green’s fans excited to see him perform with Rihanna on her Loud tour will just have to forget him. He’s pulled out of the sold-out trek. Green, who performed with Rihanna for the show’s first dozen cities, is leaving the tour, citing “The Voice,” a book, and a new album as the reasons. “He always puts 100 percent into his work...
Lil Wayne says he doesn’t want to work with Justin Bieber
After working with rappers like Ludacris and Kanye West, Justin Bieber has made it clear that he next wants to collaborate with Lil Wayne. But in a new interview, Wayne declined the offer. “I want to work with Lil Wayne…once he gets out of jail,” Justin Bieber told E! News last year, and since then he’s also been hassling the rapper himself through...
Adele reclaims #1, “The Book of Mormom” skyrockets on Billboard 200 albums chart
After relinquishing the top spot for two weeks to Lady Gaga’s massive “Born This Way,” Adele returns to the top spot with 21, selling another 114,000 copies for its tenth week at #1. Gaga follows with “Born This Way” slipping to #2 in its third week, selling 100,000 copies. But the biggest chart news this week is the massive jump made by the original...
Lady Gaga sells over a million copies of “Born This Way” in its first week
Lady Gaga earns the highest-selling album since 2005 and, surprisingly, her very first #1 album yet with “Born This Way,” her third studio album. “Born This Way” sells 1.108 million copies, making it the biggest debut since 50 Cent’s “The Massacre” in 2005. She’s now the female artist with the second highest debut sales week...
Kara DioGuardi inks deal for another reality series
Just a few days before her new reality show “Platinum Hit” hits the airwaves, Kara DioGuardi is already doing another reality series. Bravo has announced that they are developing another show that will star the former “American Idol” judge. The series, with a working title “Kara,” will follow Kara’s life as a music producer, publisher,...
‘Idol’ finalist Pia Toscano hard at work with Rodney Jerkins on debut album
While Pia Toscano jokingly wore a “Most Shocking” sash on the “American Idol” finale in reference to her ninth place elimination, fans of the singer shouldn’t be shocked to hear that she’s hard at work on her new album and has already recorded a few songs. Toscano is hard at work with Rodney “Darkchild”Jerkins, who helped...
Scotty McCreery wins ‘American Idol’
Even though this season of “American Idol” introduced rocker Steven Tyler and pop diva Jennifer Lopez as judges, it was country crooning that made it to the top two. After a record-breaking 122 million votes, Scotty McCreery is the country’s 10th American Idol. It was a tight race between the 17-year-old North Carolina native, who performed alongside...
Lady Gaga could be face of new Google laptop
You’ve probably already seen Lady Gaga’s new ad for the Google Chrome browser, which features her and her fans YouTube-ing her latest hit, “Edge of Glory.” Now, Gaga’s reportedly on the edge of a new deal to become the face of Google’s new laptop. Gaga already has some technology development on her resume, including working with Polaroid...
Lupe Fiasco and Trey Songz will debut their collaboration at MTV Movie Awards
Grammy Award winner Lupe Fiasco and Trey Songz will share the stage for the first time to debut their newest collaboration “Out of My Head” live at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Hosted by Jason Sudeikis, the 20th Annual MTV Movie Awards will air on Sunday, June 5 at 9:00pm ET. Lupe Fiasco’s latest album LASERS debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, following...
Lady Gaga, Beyoncé headline “Good Morning America” Summer Concert Series
“Good Morning America” is gearing up for its annual Summer Concert Series and they’ve lined up some of the hottest names in music to hit the stage on Friday mornings throughout the summer. Lady Gaga kicks off the series, while Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj and others are set to perform. Lady Gaga will perform on Friday, May 27th, just days following the release...
“Jersey Shore” cast’s trip to Italy delayed
The self-proclaimed guidos and guidettes of “Jersey Shore” will need to wait for at least a week before they can fly to Italy to film the fourth season of their MTV reality show. TMZ sources said that their delay was caused by a “logistical problem,” but it is expected to be resolved in one week. But according to RadarOnline.com, permits for shooting...
Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon welcome twins on 3rd wedding anniversary
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have welcomed their twin children on their third wedding anniversary. The couple gave birth to a boy and a girl Saturday morning in Los Angeles. Cannon, 30, announced on Twitter: “My wife just gave me the most incredible anniversary gift ever in life! I won’t ever be able to top this!” According to E! News, Carey was calm...
Katy Perry, Kanye West return to #1 on Billboard Hot 100 with “E.T.”
Katy Perry climbs back into the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with “E.T.,” featuring Kanye West. The single, Perry’s fourth #1 off “Teenage Dream,” sells 344,000 copies this week, also coming in as the week’s biggest digital seller. The single spends its fourth week at #1. Adele climbs up four spots from #6 to #2 this week...
Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony team up with “American Idol” creator for new show
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are teaming up with “American Idol” creator Simon Fuller to begin a new reality competition show that celebrates Latin music. In a statement released Wednesday, the couple will travel to major cities to assemble a cast of performers and create a live show called “Q’Viva! The Chosen” that will “become one...
Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green go ‘Crazy’ for ‘The Voice’ opener
We’re only a few days away from the premiere of NBC’s new singing competition “The Voice,” starring celebrity judges Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine of Maroon 5. The music stars are kicking off the show by showing off their own voices. Christina, Cee Lo, Adam and Blake all collaborated on the Gnarls Barkley track “Crazy,”...
Beyonce’s new single ‘Girls (Who Run the World)’ leaks online
Beyonce’s first single from her upcoming new album, “Girls (Who Run the World).” has leaked online and it’s the kind of beat-heavy girl power anthem we’ve come to expect from the Destiny’s Child album. The track samples “Pon de Floor” by Major Lazer, a collaborative project between producers Diplo and Switch. The dance hall-inspired...
J-Lo, Peas set as first Billboard Music Awards performers
The Billboard Music Awards are back and in a big way. The first performers for the 2011 edition have been announced and they include Jennifer Lopez and the Black Eyed Peas. Lopez makes her return to the Billboard Music Awards stage this year (she performed “Waiting for Tonight” over a decade ago) as the show makes its return after more than four years in the...
Britney Spears co-writing Selena Gomez’s new song
While Britney Spears left the songwriting duty for her new album “Femme Fatale” to others, she will be writing a song for a fellow Disney star. The former Mouseketeer will co-write the song “Whiplash” for “Wizards of Waverly Place” star Selena Gomez. The report was verified by Britney’s rep to E! News. The collaboration is good news...
Gucci Mane arrested for kicking woman to the curb!
That’s right you heard me. Rapper Gucci Mane was arrested TODAY for allegedly throwing a woman out of his car while the car was moving. According to deputies at the Dekalb County Sheriff’s office, Gucci was jailed on misdemeanor battery charges. DeKalb Fugitive Squad members arrested him while he was visiting his probation officer. Cops say he’ll also be charged...
Celebrities show support for eliminated “Idol” contestant Pia Toscano
Pia Toscano seemed like a frontrunner before she was voted off of “American Idol” on Thursday. But while America got it wrong, the rest of Hollywood has shown plenty of support for the 22-year-old singer. The judges and crowd showed, well, anger, including judge Jennifer Lopez, who said she was shocked, angry, and otherwise left speechless. But plenty of Hollywood...
Grammy Awards announce category restructuring
The Recording Academy has announced the restructuring of The Grammy Awards categories, with the new changes to be implemented starting next year. From 25, the minimum number of entries per category will now be 40, while the number of categories will be reduced from 109 to 78. With the number of categories cut down, some of them have been merged, such as separate male and...
Lady Gaga releases country version of “Born This Way” to benefit gay-friendly charity
After releasing the country version of her hit “Born This Way” for online streaming last month, Lady Gaga is officially releasing the version for purchase online and donating proceeds to a gay-friendly charity. The country version sees Gaga and producer Fernando Garibay trading in the song’s synths and dance beats for guitars and harmonicas. The track,...
Ke$ha announces new ‘Get $leazy’ summer tour dates
Ke$ha is on her glitter-fied “Get Sleazy” tour and she’s already lined up even more dates to take her first headlining jaunt into the summer. After selling out the first leg within minutes and having to add additional dates in some cities due to demand, Ke$ha is setting out on another 28-date trek, kicking off in Harrington, DE, on July 26 and set to...
Rihanna ready to fire JAY Z
There’s some serious drama between Rihnana and Jay Z – regarding his management of her. Recently, a very well placed insider in Rihanna’s camp told us ALL the juicy details. According to our snitch, Rihanna is concerned about a number of things. First, now that Jay’s RocNation company will be managing Beyonce – Rihanna’s chief rival for endorsement...
Eminem Royalty Lawsuit May Change The Industry Forever
New word on a lawsuit filed by Eminem May Result in Higher Royalties for all older artists. Here’s what going on. F.B.T. Productions, the company that originally signed Eminem filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group over money from digital sales. The basis of the lawsuit is that the original contract with Eminem was written is such a manner as to grant a license...
Katy Perry earns fifth #1 single with “E.T.” on Billboard Hot 100
Katy Perry joins a very elite group this week as “E.T.,” featuring Kanye West, earns her a fourth consecutive #1 hit off “Teenage Dream” on the Billboard Hot 100. The single sells 254,000 copies this week for the #1 spot and also earns her her overall fifth #1, following “I Kissed a Girl,” “California Gurls,” “Teenage...
Wal-Mart offers autographed copies of Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never”
Justin Bieber is autographing copies of “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” on DVD/Blu-ray and it’s going to the first 1,800 customers who pre-order the special combo pack on Wal-Mart’s website. The extremely limited offer is available now exclusively at Walmart.com. The special autographed copy is also at no additional charge. The DVD/Blu-ray of “Justin...
Chris Brown snubbed by DWTS cast
Chris Brown helped “Dancing with the Stars” win a ratings war with his performance this week, but he didn’t win any love backstage. The hot-tempered singer, who pled guilty to assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009, received a cold welcome at the show from the host, dancers, and contestants. Host Tom Bergeron has said even before Brown’s guest appearance...
ABC allows Chris Brown to dodge trouble over violent and destructive outburst
Good news for Chris Brown: even though he acted like a child having tantrums on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” the incident won’t reflect on his probation report. The alphabet network apparently decided not to press charges against the recalcitrant R&B singer. Brown, who is on probation for assaulting Rihanna in 2009, exploded behind the scenes...
Mariah Carey declines judge’s seat on Simon Cowell’s “X Factor”
Mariah Carey was asked to join her longtime friend L.A. Reid on the judge’s panel for U.S. version of Simon Cowell’s show “The X Factor,” but she’s politely declined. With Jennifer Lopez on “American Idol” and Christina Aguilera judging NBC’s “The Voice,” rumors have been swirling about the kind of talent Cowell...
Justin Bieber surpasses Michael Jackson for highest-grossing U.S. concert film
Michael Jackson had the highest-grossing concert film at the U.S. box office for about 18 months before Justin Bieber, well umm he……… beat it. Over the weekend, “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” surpassed the gross of “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” and is now the most successful concert film at the domestic box office. Bieber’s...
Miley Cyrus going on world tour with no American stops
Miley Cyrus is embarking on a world tour once again. Two years after her “Hannah Montana” international tour, the 18-year-old actress/singer is gearing up for the global concert tour that is set to begin next month in Ecuador. A source told eonline.com, “Miley has a huge fan base worldwide. She’s pumped that he schedule has opened up and allowed...
Billy Ray Cyrus drops divorce, takes back everything he said
Billy Ray Cyrus has dropped his divorce suit and has taken back his words. Miley Cyrus’ dad told “The View” that he wants to his family back together so won’t divorce Trish anymore. In an interview airing Friday, Billy Ray basically claimed that all he said in the GQ magazine interview, wherein he said he regretted allowing his daughter to join...
Lupe Fiasco earns first Billboard #1 album with “Lasers”
Lupe Fiasco scores his first-ever Billboard #1 album with “Lasers,” his third studio set. His first album since 2007’s “The Cool,” “Lasers” sells 204,000 copies in its first week, the second-highest opening tally of the year behind Adele’s “21.” After two weeks at the top, Adele’s “21″ drops down...
West Coast Legend Nate Dogg passes at age 41
Following rapper Nate Dogg’s death Tuesday at age 41, tributes from his friends and collaborators are pouring in hailing the “Regulate” singer as a West Coast hip-hop legend. The most vocal of these musicians has been Snoop Dogg, who went to high school with the rapper in 1986, when he was still known as Nathaniel D. Hale and went on to form the rap trio...
NKOTBSB to release compilation album of hits, new recordings
NKOTBSB, the pop supersized supergroup which combines New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys aren’t just heading out on tour this summer. They’re also set to release an album. The album will include new music as well as some fan favorites, literally. Fans will be able to vote on nkotbsbvote.com through March 24th for their 5 favorite tracks from each...
Diddy tops Forbes’ hip-hop’s richest artists list
Diddy is the richest hip-hop star. The rap superstar, real name Sean Combs, has beaten colleague Jay-Z at the top of Forbes magazine’s list of Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists. The Bad Boy Records founder has an estimated wealth of $475 million, acquired from his clothing line Sean John, record label, and Ciroc vodka endorsement. Jay-Z, meanwhile, closely follows...
Lady Gaga ends Target deal
Lady Gaga has dissolved her exclusive deal wit Target over the retail giant’s stand on LGBT issues. The pop star decided to discontinue her working relationship with the company over its controversial political donations. Vocal lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender supporter Gaga and Target, which came under fire last year after it was learned that it made donations...
“Glee” to release Warblers album in April
“Glee” is getting ready to release yet another compilation of music from the hit TV series, and this time, it’s all about the Dalton Academy Warblers. Darren Criss, who plays Blaine on the show, revealed the plans for the all-Warblers disc while on “Live with Regis and Kelly” on Monday. The soundtrack, Criss revealed, would consist of “all...
Ludacris teams up with Magnum condoms for second year of Live Large rap competition
Ludacris is teaming up yet again with Magnum condoms for the Magnum Live Large Project, which helps find the best freestyle rap artist in the country. Multi-platinum-selling Grammy Award winner Ludacris, who joins Mangum for the project for a second year in a row, is helping give another rapper a shot at the big time. After competing in rap competitions in four major cities,...
Sirius XM creates limited run “Tiger Blood Radio” channel about Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen’s controversies are now available on Sirius XM Radio. The radio network has announced the “Tiger Blood Radio,” a 24-hour limited run channel that will give listeners breaking news, facts, fallout, and career implications of the 45-year-old actor. Created in response to the national conversation sparked by Sheen over his recent controversies,...
Britney Spears to release new single “Till the World Ends”
Britney Spears is getting ready to launch the second single from her upcoming album “Femme Fatale,” and she wants to keep on dancing “Till the World Ends.” “Till the World Ends” is the follow-up to her #1 worldwide platinum single “Hold It Against Me,” which gave fans a taste of the club-ready, dubstep-inspired sounds sure...
Paula Abdul hysterically called 911 to escape boyfriend’s car
Paula Abdul escaped her boyfriend’s car by calling 911 on Valentine’s Day. The former “American Idol” judge made a hysterical emergency call when her unnamed companion refused to let her go. The 911 call, obtained by TMZ, was placed at 4:35 p.m. on February 14. It hears Paula crying hysterically, telling the operator: “I wanna go, and he won’t...
Christina Aguilera arrested on public intoxication; boyfriend booked on DUI charge
Christina Aguilera was arrested in West Hollywood early Tuesday morning. The 30-year-old singer and her boyfriend Matthew Rutler, 25, were booked at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s substation on a misdemeanor charge. Rutler was booked for driving under the influence, while the mother of one was arrested for public intoxication. Rutler’s bail was set at $30,000. Law...
10 year old Willow Smith releases second single “21st Century Girl”
Willow Smith has been whipping her hair all over the country in support of her first single and now the 10-year-old singer is back with her second single off her upcoming debut album. Smith goes the dance route on “21st Century Girl,” which she debuted on the Ryan Seacrest Show on Monday. The track is available for listening online and will hit iTunes on...
OTS Releases Anticipated Follow-Up Street Album
“Play My Record 2” It looks like “On The Set” has managed to create and release yet another musical masterpiece. The size of The Super Group OTS is reminiscent of the Wu-Tang Clan of yesteryear. These gentlemen however, stand completely on their own merit with their timeless music and constant philanthropic efforts within their community. The members...
Madonna’s publicist expresses view on Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga has assured everybody that Madonna has sent her approval over her controversial “Born This Way” single, which has been criticized as a rip-off to the older singer’s “Express Yourself.” But Madonna’s publicist has a different opinion of how the singer really feels about their songs’ similarities. Gaga previously told Jay...
Justin Bieber not fazed by losing Grammy to Lady Gaga and Esperanza Spalding
He may not have won any Grammys, but teenage heartthrob Justin Bieber says, “I had a great night.” Bieber had been nominated for best new artist and best pop vocal album at Sunday’s 53rd annual Grammy Music Awards, only to go home empty-handed. But that didn’t seem to faze the 16-year-old. “I had a great night, we performed, I got to perform...
Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” blasted for being too similar to Madonna’s “Express Yourself”
If you suddenly feel like expressing yourself while listening to Lady Gaga’s new single “Born this Way,” you’re not alone. Critics have noted the similarities of her song to Madonna’s classic “Express Yourself,” saying that the original Lady Gaga may have run out of new ideas this time. Gaga released the single Friday, but it was...
Lil Kim Releasing ‘Black Friday’ Mixtape Valentine’s Day
Lil Kim is coming for Nikki Minaj’s head with the release of Black Friday on Monday Feb 14th.Her anti-Nicki Minaj mixtape this Valentine’s Day with her lead single “Black Friday.” In addition to the tape, fans of the Queen Bee are eagerly anticipating her new video which will feature a Nicki Minaj lookalike walking through the streets of Brooklyn. As previously...
Health officials investigating mysterious illnesses at Playboy Mansion
Honestly, how could anyone be sick of being at the Playboy Mansion? However, dozens of people have become ill with a mysterious ailment after attending a fundraiser at the popular Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles County earlier this month. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health sent an e-mail Friday to participants at the annual DOMAINfest in Santa Monica that...
R&B singer Keri Hilson dishes about fashion with Joan Rivers and Kelly Osbourne on “Fashion Police”
Singer Keri Hilson has had her share of being on the worst-and best-dressed lists for her edgy fashions, but this time she’s about to get even. The award winning R&B singer is set to appear on E!’s “Fashion Police” on Friday as a guest co-host. Along with Joan Rivers, Kelly Osbourne and style expert George Kotsiopoulos, the fearsome foursome will...
Lady Gaga tells Anderson Cooper: “People want to see me fail”
Lady Gaga says everyone wants to see her fail and can’t wait to see what she looks like when she’s dead. In an interview with Anderson Cooper for “60 minutes,” the 24-year-old singer says she struggles with the thought of people hoping for her to fail. Gaga, whose highly anticipated song “Born This Way” was released Friday, told Cooper:...
“American Idol” wraps up last round of auditions in San Francisco; prepares for Hollywood Week
The “American Idol” episode, which wrapped up its last round of auditions in San Francisco, began with one teary rejected contestant with an advice to the judges: “Just because somebody farts…let them finish singing, OK?” From those wearing glitter, wings and tutus to someone showing up dressed as a Transformer, thousands of “American...
Britney Spears hits the studio with will.i.am
After will.i.am joined the rest of the Black Eyed Peas for an explosive Super Bowl Half-Time Show, he got right back to work, hitting the studio with none other than Britney Spears. Spears is hard at work on her seventh studio album, “Femme Fatale,” and is still recording some last minute tracks for inclusion on the album. She teamed up with will.i.am, who’s...
Bruno Mars strikes plea deal over Las Vegas cocaine bust; avoids jail
Singer Bruno Mars has agreed to a plea bargain with prosecutors after his Las Vegas cocaine arrest last September. The “Grenade” hitmaker, whose real name is Peter Hernandez, agreed Friday in a Las Vegas courtroom to pay a $2,000 fine, complete 200 hours of community service and undergo drug counseling. If Mars avoids any more trouble in the next year, the felony...
Kim Kardashian kicked off stage by Prince for not dancing well!
First, Kim Kardashian took New York, now she took the stage at Madison Square Garden during a concert by Prince. But it didn’t last for long: homegirl was booted from the stage! Kim was sitting near the front in VIP, of course, with new flame Kris Humphries. During a segment of Prince’s show where he invites fans onto the stage to dance, which was luckily captured...
Fergie comes to Christina Aguilera’s defense over Super Bowl performance
If there’s one person who feels for Christina Aguilera after being criticized for her lyrical mix up of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, it’s Fergie. The “Black Eyed Peas” member defended the singer Monday on Dan Patrick’s radio show, after Aguilera took the heat for flubbing the words during her performance, reports US Weekly. “You...
“Teen Mom” Amber Alleges Baby Daddy Gary Crank Called Her
There’s more bickering between “Teen Mom’s” Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley — Portwood claims Shirley harassed her on the phone. But Shirley claims he did not crank call her when she says he did because he was sleeping. According to TMZ, police said Amber filed a police report around 5 pm and said someone claiming to be her ex had been harassing...
Madonna, Britney Spears to be featured in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit
“Women Who Rock” are going to be highlighted at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum with a groundbreaking and provocative exhibit, featuring female superstars like Madonna and Britney Spears. “Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power” will take visitors through an interactive journey highlighting the firsts, the bests, and most memorable moments...
Britney Spears is a “Femme Fatale” on her new album
Britney Spears has revealed the name of her highly-anticipated new album being released in March and it describes the pop princess perfectly: “Femme Fatale.” That’s right. “Femme Fatale” is her first studio album since 2008’s “Circus” and it already features the #1 hit single “Hold It Against Me.” Spears believes...
Outrageous celebrity demands revealed
Beyonce Knowles isn’t the only diva in the family. Her hip-hop superstar husband Jay-Z has a diva-esque streak in him as well. His 2010 two-page long contract rider reveals what his backstage demands were. The document obtained by Life & Style’s Scene Queens has revealed that Jay-Z, like most artists, demanded 57 specific extravagant items he wanted in...
Mariah Carey’s rep denies miscarriage rumors
After a whirlwind promotional schedule around the holidays, things have been pretty quiet on the Mariah Carey front. But as rumors of Mariah having another miscarriage with her twins begin to swirl around the internet, a rep for Carey says it’s “completely not true.” The website Bricks and Stones Gossip started the rumor that a source close to Mariah...
The Decemberists Earn First #1 Album On Billboard With “The King Is Dead”
Indie darlings The Decemberists rule the Billboard 200 albums chart this week with their latest album, “The King Is Dead.” It’s the band’s first #1 album and biggest sales week ever, selling 94,000 copies in its first week. Their last album, 2009’s “The Hazards of Love,” debuted and peaked at #14, selling only 19,000. The Decemberists...
The Black Eyed Peas introduce new app with world’s first 360-degree music video
The Black Eyed Peas continue to be at the forefront of merging music and technology. Now, they’re getting ready to introduce the world’s first 360-degree view music video. With a new iPad, iPhone and iPod touch app, BEP360, fans will be able to see the BEP universe like never before. Their music video “The Time (Dirty Bit)” has been transformed...
Christina Aguilera to perform National Anthem at this year’s Super Bowl
After being in the pop music game for 13 years, Christina Aguilera is set to perform the National Anthem at the upcoming Super Bowl for the first time in Texas on Feb 6th. While the five-time Grammy-winner and “Burlesque” star will perform the anthem for the first time, she’s no stranger to the Super Bowl stage. She performed as part of the Super Bowl...
WorldStarHipHop shutdown by the feds
It is rumored that the popular video site was shut down by the Department of Homeland Security. This morning via twitter World Star tweeted this statement: “WE WILL BE BACK!!! CAN’T SHUT US DOWN #WORLDSTAR.” However their close affiliate www.onsmash.com has definitely been seized as apparent on their site. For now, Worldstarhiphop.com that made its name by giving a platform...
Aaron Carter checks into rehab
Aaron Carter has entered a rehab facility to get help before he restarts his music career. The former teen crooner and “Dancing with the Stars” contestant, 23, is taking time away from working on a new album to face his recent struggles. His manager Johnny Wright told eonline.com in a statement, “Several months ago Aaron came to me to help him return...
Hilary Duff is reportedly pregnant with her first child
Hilary Duff, who rose to fame as “Lizzie McGuire” was at once is the most famous teen on the planet, is all grown up. Along with being a newlywed, she’s now reportedly pregnant. According to Star magazine, Duff and her NHL hockey star husband Mike Comrie, are expecting. They claim the 23-year-old star is about seven weeks along. “They weren’t...
Kid Rock, Duran Duran and Jason Derulo to headline VH1’s “Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam”
Texas will be rocking and rolling with a little help from Kid Rock, Duran Duran and Jason Derulo at the VH1’s “Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam,” airing live from Grand Prairie’s Verizon Theatre on February 3. Rock, who recently held a special concert to celebrate his 40th birthday with more than 60,000 fans in his hometown of Detroit, will strut on stage...
Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock no longer dating
It looks like their romantic relationship ended as quickly as it began. Hollywood now has two more broken hearts to tend to, with Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock calling their weeks-long relationship quits already. The ex-couple, who starred in the romantic comedy “The Proposal” together, were recently seen out and about in Austin, Texas this month. Sources...
Jennifer Lopez releases new single “On the Floor” with Pitbull
If you thought Jennifer Lopez was going to be fine with just sitting behind a desk on “American Idol,” you don’t know J.Lo. She just released a hot new track featuring Pitbull and is still planning on releasing her highly-anticipated new album. Lopez just released her brand new single, “On the Floor,” to radio, which Ryan Seacrest premiering...
Lauryn Hill’s fans “stomped out” of her Atlanta concert
Lauryn Hill made her fans stomp out of her Atlanta concert Friday January 14th. When the 35-year-old ex-Fugees singer showed up three hours late to the sold-out event and “confused” and “underwhelmed” her audience, some of them had enough of her behavior and left the show early. Aside from arriving late, Hill apparently declared that she was tired...
Gwen Stefani named the newest face of L’Oreal Paris
41-years-old and still unbelievably fresh-faced, music, fashion, and all-around icon Gwen Stefani was just named the newest face of L’Oreal Paris. Stefani, who’s currently working on a new album with her band No Doubt, joins an impressive list of singers and actresses who’ve represented the global beauty brand over the years, including Jennifer Lopez,...
Usher Get’s Booed on Stage, Too Tired to Keep UP
Thursday night in Germany Usher fans were severely disappointed when and exhausted Usher stepped out on stage to perform. With his shoulders slumped and noticeable exhaustion in his voice when speaking the OMG star gave all that he had, but it just wasn’t’ enough. At times he had difficulty keeping up with his dancers and fans shouted remarks such as “I want...
Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, Eminem To Perform On The Grammys
The Grammy Awards have announced the first performers taking the stage at this year’s telecast and they’re all nominees. Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, Eminem, Katy Perry, Cee Lo Green, and Arcade Fire are all set to perform on the show. Arcade Fire and Miranda Lambert make their Grammy stage debut, while Eminem, Katy Perry, Cee Lo Green, and Lady Gaga all return...
Record Labels To Pay $45 Million for Pirating Artists’ Music
The major record labels are known for their harsh stance on copyright infringements, which in an ironic turn of events is now costing them millions of dollars. Revealing a double standard when it comes to ‘piracy’, Warner Music, Sony BMG Music, EMI Music and Universal Music now have to pay Canadian artists $45 Million for the illegal use of thousands of tracks on...
Taylor Swift Scores Lowest-Selling #1 Album On The Billboard Albums Chart With “Speak Now”
Taylor Swift spends another week at #1 on the Billboard albums chart with “Speak Now,” but it’s not all good news. Though a sixth non-consecutive week at #1 is a huge feat for any artist, this week she earns the title of lowest-selling week at #1 in the history of Soundscan sales tracking. That’s right. Swift earned the stop with a scarily low 53,000...
LeAnn Rimes Will Host “Country Showdown” Again For 5th Year
LeAnn Rimes, and her new friends, are set to host the 29th Annual Country Showdown National Final, the country’s longest-running and largest country music talent search. The newly-engaged Rimes returns for a fifth consecutive year to host the Showdown, which sees five regional winners competing for a grand prize of $100,000 in the National Final. The finalists this...
Latin singer Shakira splits from longtime boyfriend
International superstar Shakira and her boyfriend of nearly 11 years have called it quits. The “She Wolf” singer who announced on her website Monday that she and Antonio de la Rue shared a deep love for each other for a long time and have stood by each other. “Thanks to that love and the respect that we share for one another we have been an exceptional couple...
Radio host asks Dr. Oz: “Have you ever tried to bang Oprah?”
Health-care guru Dr. Mehmet Oz, who got his television start as a frequent guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” says he has never slept with the talk show queen, according to TMZ. The 50-year-old cardiologist recently appeared on “The Breakfast Club,” a hip-hop radio talk show in New York City, to promote his new “Move It and Loose It”...
Wesley Snipes teaching yoga behind bars
Might not be safe to get caught face down, ass up in his current environment but Actor Wesley Snipes, who is serving time at a Pennsylvania federal prison, is reportedly teaching other inmates how to do the downward dog. The 48-year-old star of such hit films like “Jungle Fever” and “White Men Can’t Jump” is apparently holding yoga classes behind...
Billboard Hot 100 – Top 50 Singles (1/15/2011)
Well here they are. The wonderful Billboard Goddess has provided us with yet another round of Billboard’s top 50 singles for the week of 01/15/2011. As expected Katy Perry is on top with her smash single due to Bruno Mars falling a single spot to #2 with Grenade. Enjoy the show. Read More →
So Why is Raven Symone Trending on Twitter?
Because she is doing and looking great! Raven-Symone, who starred in the Disney Channel series “That’s So Raven,” showed off a killer body at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday the modest Raven was quoted as saying that she doesn’t like the way people stare at her now. The 25-year-old actress and singer, who also played little Olivia...
Britney Spears To Release New Single “Hold It Against Me” To iTunes Exclusively
Britney Spears is set to release the highly-anticipated first single from her upcoming seventh studio album and it’ll be available on iTunes exclusively for a week. “Hold It Against Me,” produced by long-time collaborators Max Martin and Dr. Luke, will hit the iTunes store first on Tuesday, January 11th at 12am EST. Other MP3 retailers will have to wait...
Katy Perry to guest star on “How I Met Your Mother”
Katy Perry is the latest star to join the long list of guests who’ve appeared on CBS’ “How I Met Your Mother.” Could she be “mother”? It’s possible. She’ll be a potential love interest for Josh Radnor’s Ted. Perry will play cousin to Jennifer Morrison’s Zoey in an upcoming episode titled “Oh Honey,” and...
Taylor Swift Has The First #1 Album Of 2011 On Billboard Albums Chart
Following Christmas and huge drops for the holiday albums occupying the top 10 (goodbye Susan Boyle and “Glee”!), there were some major shake-ups on the Billboard 200 albums chart this week. Taylor Swift leads the pack with “Speak Now” spending its fifth week in the #1 spot, selling 77,000 copies. Eminem jumps up from #7 to #2 this week with “Recovery,”...
Toni Braxton And Sisters Star In New Reality Series For WE
Toni Braxton is the latest celebrity to let TV cameras into her home for a new reality series starring the multi-platinum star and her singing sisters. “Braxton Family Values” will air on the WE Network beginning in April, the network announced Monday. On the show, 43-year-old Braxton will be joined by her sisters Trina, Traci, Towanda, and Tamar, all of the...
South Beach rings in 2011 at Fontainebleau’s celebrity-heavy New Year’s Eve bash
It was a celebrity-studded New Year’s Eve on and off the red carpet at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach. The hotel retained it’s local reputation as the hottest nightclub destination in South Beach with three stylistically separate events to ring in 2011; a poolside musical experience with Dutch superstar DJ Tiesto; a private concert with Academy Award-winning...
Selena Gomez — Death Threats Over Bieber Kissy Pics
Article found on TMZ.com Selena Gomez may have put her life on the line during her romantic Caribbean vacay with Justin Bieber — because ever since pics surfaced of the kissy couple … she’s been getting death threats. The lethal photos came out today — showing Selena and the Biebs in St. Lucia … kissing — and scores of teen girls across...
Kim Kardashian Debuts New Single At Las Vegas Nightclub
Kim Kardashian is pretty serious about her new music career. Along with filming a music video that may or may not be for her first single, she also debuted a track for the Las Vegas crowd spending New Year’s Eve with her at Tao. “I didn’t mean to, but I did this song with The Dream, and it’s really fun. I hope you guys like it so everyone let’s...
Michael Jackson’s Doctor To Claim Jackson Killed Himself As His Defense
It’s been 18 months since the death of pop icon Michael Jackson and the doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter, Dr. Conrad Murray, is due in court next week. But according to new reports, his defense attorneys are looking to claim that Jackson killed himself. According to a report from Reuters, following a court session where evidence in the case was discussed,...
New Britney Spears Single “Hold It Against Me” Premieres In January
Don’t hold it against her, but all eyes will be on Britney Spears again when she releases the first single off her upcoming new album next week. The track, “Hold It Against Me,” is the first taste fans of the pop princess will get of her seventh studio album and the first since 2008’s “Circus.” The track will appropriately premiere on...
Britney Spears Teaming Up With British Hitmakers Xenomania For New Album
Britney Spears is officially going Britpop. She’s teaming up with British record producers Xenomania for her latest album, responsible for hits by Girls Aloud, Sugababes and more. According to the Sun, Britney is hitting the studio with Brian Higgins of Xenomania. They reportedly originally collaborated on the track “Graffiti My Soul,” which eventually...
Taylor Swift Tops Post-Christmas Week On Billboard Albums Chart With “Speak Now”
Taylor Swift tops the Billboard 200 albums chart for the week following Christmas, selling another 276,000 copies of “Speak Now.” “Speak Now” remains at #1 for another week, inching near a total of 3 million copies sold. Susan Boyle’s “The Gift” follows at #2 for another week, selling 240,000 copies. The “Glee” cast’s...
Taylor Swift Beats Out Michael Jackson For Another Week At #1 On Billboard Albums Chart
Taylor Swift managed to beat out the new album by Michael Jackson and return to the #1 spot with her album, “Speak Now.” “Speak Now” moves back into the top spot for a third week at #1, selling 259,000 copies. Her total sales of 2.6 million makes “Speak Now” the third biggest seller of the year. Last week’s #1, Susan Boyle’s...
Rapper Doug E Fresh in trouble with the IRS….. Again!
It appears that the Internal Revenue Service is after Rapper Doug E. Fresh for unpaid taxes. According to a lien filed by the IRS in New York City, Doug E. Fresh failed to pay $2,276,848 dollars in federal taxes. However, this is not the first time Fresh has had to deal with delinquent taxes owed to the IRS. Back in 2008, he owed $367,000 dollars in unpaid federal and...
Ludacris Paid $100,000 To Perform At Arizona Millionaire’s Christmas Party
Ludacris is $100,000 richer just by one performance. The Grammy Award-winning rapper pulled in the exorbitant amount after performing at a millionaire’s very exclusive Christmas party. A rep for the rich entrepreneur Jason Hope told TMZ that the 33-year-old hip-hop star was paid nearly $100,000 for a 45-minute set at Hope’s place in Arizona. And Ludacris wasn’t...
Paramore Announces Departure Of Founding Members Josh And Zac Farro
The five-member rock band Paramore has just become a trio. Founding members and brothers Josh and Zac Farro, who were the band’s guitarist and drummer respectively, have left the group. The duo’s departure have been rumored for some time now, but the remaining members – lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York –...
WFLAV on the scene at Club Castle
July 23rd, 2010 it all went down with Music & Mischief on the scene with our coming out party! We had radio show hosts Jackie Morales of Power 98.3 FM and Yog Westwood of M3Radio WFLAV onsite at Castles & Coasters in Glendale, AZ next to Metrocenter. The turnout was great as we had the Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders, McGruff the Crime Dog, Face painters, Cartoonist,...
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