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No Song for Adnan - Britney Spears
Posted in Britney Spears, Song on the November 30, 2008
It looks like Us Weekly got it al wrong because the song ‘Mmm Papi’ which comes off of Britney Spears’ new album wasn’t inspired by or written for her former sleazebag of a paparazzi boyfriend Adnan Ghalib. Nicole Morier who co-wrote the song with Britney said in a statement “I never said that to the US Weekly! The song is definitely not about Adnan and in the whole time I worked with her last spring and summer I never once saw that guy. We strictly wrote the song for fun. the Mmm Papi part came out of Mmm Papa Luv U and I came up with it because the track was a fun up beat track and we wanted to do something crazy like mmmpapamowow.”
Follow JT’s Lead
Posted in Justin Timberlake, Myspace, New Single on the November 30, 2008
Justin Timberlake has debuted an exclusive track on MySpace Music called ‘Follow My Lead’. The song also features YouTube discovery Esmee Denters, the first artist signed to JT’s record label, Tennman Records. MySpace Music also features a pre-recorded footage and interviews from his concert ‘Justin Timberlake and Friends, a Special Evening Benefiting the Shriners Hospital for Children’ with performances by 50 Cent, Adam Levine, Boyz II Men, Leona Lewis, Lionel Richie, Rihanna, The Jonas Brothers and will.i.am. Proceeds from the song will benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. I guess the song fits well with JT’s aims. Let’s all follow his lead and give back.
Taylor Beats Jonas
Posted in Billboard's Top Music, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, Records Sale, Taylor Swift on the November 28, 2008
Taylor Swift can now stop having to make digs about ex-boyfriends just so she could get some attention as she has just beaten Joe Jonas’ butt by topping the US Billboard charts with her second album ‘Fearless’ which sold over 592,000 copies in its debut week. That means that Taylor has one of the biggest opening week sales in 2008 by a female artist. She’s also the fourth biggest overall coming behind Lil Wayne, AC/DC and Coldplay. Taylor also managed to beat the Jonas Brothers on the charts as their latest album sold about 525,000 on its first week. Taylor is getting geared up for global domination as well as her album will be released worldwide early next year.
More Ink for Rihanna
Posted in Music, Rihanna on the November 28, 2008
Rihanna has been out doing her concerts and showing up for awards shows recently and I can’t believe I just now noticed that the Barbadian babe has gone and gotten herself yet another tattoo. The Queen of the Charts prominently displayed her new piece of artwork, which is on her hand by the way, during her concert in the Philippines recently. Do you like it? At the rate she’s going with the addition of more ink on her body, she may end up with a full body suit of tattoos by the time she’s 45 years old. And I’m willing to bet that she will still look hot.
Beyonce on TRL Farewell
Posted in Beyonce Knowles, MTV on the November 26, 2008
Beyonce performed during MTV’s TRL Total Finale Live which was held at the MTV Studios in Times Square in New York City. She performed the song ‘Single Ladies’, a song that Justin Timberlake danced to in a skin tight leotard just the night before the finale show for a skit on SNL which poked fun at the rumors that Beyonce hired a drag queen as a backup dancer for the ‘Single Ladies’ music video. Beyonce also performed ‘If I Were a Boy’ and ‘Crazy in Love’ during the final show of TRL. Bye bye TRL. We’ll miss you. Come back soon!
Justin Timberlake in Nut Huggers
Posted in Beyonce Knowles, Justin Timberlake, Video on the November 26, 2008
Justin Timberlake squeezed into a leotard and poked fun at the rumors that Beyonce hired a drag queen for her ‘Single Ladies’ music video. Paul Rudd, who hosted Saturday Night Live’ recently, acted as Beyonce’s music video director with Andy Samberg, Bobby Moynihan and JT acted as Beyonce’s backup dancers. It is so hilarious! Justin also hosted SNL in two minutes flat during the segment the Weekend Update. Considering how many times he’s shown up in SNL, whether hosting or just a guest, I’m anticipating the time when he’s considered a regular cast member and seen on the opening credits.
Britney Spears opens up about Circus!
Posted in Album Release, Britney Spears, Video on the November 25, 2008
Britney opens up about Circus! Check out the brand new interview where the pop icon discusses everything from the “Womanizer” video concept to the difference between Circus and Blackout to her triple win at the VMAs. Be sure to tune into Britney: For The Record on November 30th at 10pm ET/PT on MTV.
Video of Interview:
Gwen Stefani & No Doubt to reunite
Posted in Gwen Stefani, No Doubt, Reunion on the November 25, 2008
Well this is absolutely great news for her fans that Gwen has announced she is to reunite with her former band No Doubt and are going to tour again. And I know where all this talks took place which finally culminated into this famous 90’s band coming together.
Recently Gwen was in Mexico along with Husband Gavin Rossdale for vacations and her former band mates dropped at the very site where she was staying and its there that they thought it was time to reunite and play all the songs they once enjoyed playing and singing together.
And Gwen has really sounded very excited about the coming together of the band and said “I don’t think we should wait. Pack up the babies and get a bunch of nannies. So fun! Would be so inspiring to get out there and play all those songs again.”
Some of their smash hits include songs such ‘Don’t Speak’, ‘It’s My Life’ & ‘Just A Girl’ - reunited briefly last year at one of Gwen’s concerts in California.
PCD TV straight from Melbourne
Posted in Photos on the November 24, 2008
Check out this week’s episode of PCD TV straight from Melbourne, Australia. The Dolls, who represent and encourage female empowerment, send a very important message from their performance at a breast cancer awareness event. Watch them take the stage to help raise money for the cause and spread the message.
PCD the video:
New Britney Circus Photo
Posted in Album Release, Britney Spears, Photography on the November 24, 2008
Check out Britney’s brand new promo pic for Circus! The album is set for release until December 2nd, but it’s available for pre-order now with an exclusive bonus track called “Trouble.” The deluxe version features 2 additional bonus tracks, the “Womanizer” video, the Making of the Circus album, and a digital booklet.
Kanye West to release new album on MySpace Music
Posted in Album Release, Kanye West, Myspace on the November 24, 2008
Previously too major artists like Paul McCartney, Beyonce & band Guns N Roses have release some kind of music stream on websites just prior to the official release of their album. And now Kanye West too has gone the same way.
West’s new “808s & Heartbreak” will be available in the market this coming Monday but fans shall be able to listen to the full CD on MySpace. It’s an ‘in thing’ method of promoting one’s album just a couple of day before the CD’s actual release.
But for Kanye I would rather suggest that he releases music CD ‘in space’ or better inside a black hole so that the black hole can just suck it in and release it into some other galaxy and we people living on earth are spared another thrash album.
More so I would call it a flop because in today’s economic downturn he should either distribute the CD free of cost with a national daily and if not then please do not add to global warming by releasing unneeded plastic waste.
Gwen Stefani’s son is a a regular “womanizer”
Posted in Gwen Stefani, Photos on the November 24, 2008
The singer’s eldest son, two year old Kingston, is reportedly a very flirty young male. A source had this to report: “All the little girls in Kingston’s class are enamored of him. He is a total flirt!” They are constantly surrounding him, especially at story time. He is very popular.” Apparently little Kingston helps the girls in his class and shows off his gymnastic moves. Helps them with what? What gymnastics… this all really sounds like a “The Mask” episode… but it’s all really just a sad cartoon. How can he be “flirting” at his age, he can barely even strike up a conversation. Oh well, I’m sure the child’s adulthood won’t be influenced by this little episode in his life… of which those around him are more than eager to make him aware.
BRITNEY SPEARS DOCUMENTARY: SNEAK PEEK # I DON’T KNOW
Posted in Britney Spears, Video on the November 22, 2008
Haven’t you had enough of those so called “leaked” videos? I mean they’re like the strange pimples you get in the morning! (ANYWAAAAAAAAY)
This morning, more clips of Britney Spears’ new documentary Britney: For the Record were leaked online. The latest of which features Britney doing an impersonation of her father/conservator Jamie Spears while he is talking on the phone.
She says:
“This is my dad,” while pacing back and forth between takes of her “Womanizer” video.
“‘Britney, get your a– in here and sit down right there!’” she says, switching into a Southern twang (since he spent his whole life living there).
Britney then goes on saying that, “‘She don’t listen to me,’” and that “‘She screams at me, and she gets on me [for] screaming at her…you have to talk some f–king sense into her.”
It’s great to see Britney having a bit of fun while working, it’s good for her. And of course her impression is dead on basing on the reactions of her “audience”.
But, am I the only one who is bothered by the fact her father disappears for an hour when he uses the telephone? WHO THE HELL IS LOOKING AFTER CRAZY BRITNEY THEN?
CONGRATS BEYONCE!
Posted in Album Release, Beyonce Knowles, David Cook, Nickelback, Records Sale, Taylor Swift on the November 21, 2008
Beyonce’s new double CD, I Am…Sasha Fierce, will be the #1 album by next week, says HITS Daily Double.
They claim that the album is expected to sell sell between 500 and 550K total.
Unfortunately, that number is not enough to match country sweetheart Taylor Swift’s sales.
The country girl sold 592k copies of her latest debut out of stores.
As of the moment there is a three way battle for next week’s #2 spot.
It’s still too close to call, but it will either be David Cook, Nickelback, or Taylor Swift.
Carrie Underwood at CMAs
Posted in CMT Awards, Carrie Underwood on the November 19, 2008
Carrie Underwood posed with her recently won award for Female Vocalist of the Year in the press room during the 2008 Annual CMA Awards which were held at the Sommet Center last week in Nashville, Tennessee. The 25-year old American Idol winner won her third consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year award. She also co-hosted the show with Brad Paisley. It looks like everything is going good for Carrie. I can’t say the same for Jessica Simpson though who wasn’t even invited to the event. Maybe Carrie’s rider called for it. Carrie wasn’t the only one who snag a repeat win though as Kenny Chesney won Entertainer of the Year for a fourth time at the show and Rascal Flatts took home the Best Vocal Group award for the sixth consecutive year. Congrats to all the winners!
Beyonce on V Magazine
Posted in Beyonce Knowles, R&B on the November 19, 2008
Beyonce channeled her alter ego Sasha Fierce in issue #56 of V Magazine which went on stands last week. In the interview, Beyonce talked about her alter ego saying “When I’m onstage I’m aggressive and strong and not afraid of my sexuality. The tone of my voice gets different, and I’m fearless. I’m just a different person. It’s a way for me to differentiate what I do onstage from who I really am. It’s a way for me to not lose myself, to keep my life in perspective, because it’s really hard sometimes to stay on Earth when you’re a celebrity.” Take it with a grain of salt – you can believe what she said or you can continue thinking that she’s just a lunatic.
Nice Numbers for Taylor Swift
Posted in Album Release, Country Music, Taylor Swift on the November 18, 2008
It seems like yesterday that the world didn’t even know who Taylor Swift is but it’s obvious now that the country singing sweetheart has made it big and is doing so quickly. Taylor Swift is projected to move huge number for her new CD which came out last week. Numbers from her first day sales have the singer on track to sell about 600,000 copies of her new album. She may also be on track to beat the sales of her ex Joe Jonas and the other two Jonas Brothers’ most recent album ‘A Little Bit Longer’ which debuted to 525,402 copies sold in its first week.
Christina Aguilera VS Lady Gaga
Posted in Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, MTV VMA on the November 18, 2008
For some time now, many people have been talking about how Christina Aguilera has been ripping off of Lady Gaga’s looks and music. If you go back to Christina’s 2008 VMAs look, it was pure Gaga with the remake of ‘Genie in a Bottle’ sounding a lot like something from Gaga’s ‘Just Dance’ debut album. In a new interview for the LA Times, Christina talks about her career and such but once things turn to Lady Gaga, it gets ugly. When asked about people on the net hinting about borrowing from Lady Gaga, she said “You know, that’s funny that you mention that. This person [Lady Gaga] was just brought to my attention not too long ago. I’m not quite sure who this person is, to be honest. I don’t know if it is a man or a woman. I just wasn’t sure. I really don’t spend any time on the Internet, so I guess I live a little under a rock in that respect.” I smell a war!
Mariah Carey Needs Support
Posted in Mariah Carey on the November 17, 2008
Just like the sales for her new album, Mariah’s boobs are in definite need of some support. The diva let it all hang out at the World Music Awards which were held in Monte Carlo last Sunday. Mariah was presented with the ‘Special Achievement Award’ for showing up. Gee, what was the great achievement in that? Her hubby Nick Cannon was there to support her as he’s been putting his lack of a career on hold to accompany his wife on the road. The World Music Awards were hosted by Jesse Metcalfe. For the sake of people with weak stomachs, I hope they never air it anywhere else.
Kanye West is like Diana
Posted in Kanye West, Rapper on the November 17, 2008
Due to the recent incident in which the rapper was involved, he is now stating that he is being chased by photographers in much the same way the late Princess Diana was. He wrote on his blog: “Regardless of how much light I put out, there are people working just as hard to only deliver darkness.” The way I know it, when you put light out (or put out light, the way Mr. West says it) you create darkness yourself. The rapper’s statement continues as follows: ”If you listen to my music, how could I deliver so many positive, uplifting messages and be the monster I am sometimes painted to be.” Stalin used to promise great things for the Soviet Union when he was in charge, there’s no problem of coexistence between sending out a good message and being a monster.