Katy Perry and Timbaland have a new video about to come out for the song ?If We Ever Meet Again?, te next single off of the rapper?s new album ?Shock Value II?. Timbaland has spoken to MTV about the music video saying ?I wanna make something deep. I don?t know if I wanna make it like a relationship. I wanna make it like she saved my life with whatever depression I was going through, whether it be drug depression, weight-loss depression – something. ? Will she be around if I go through this again?? The video was directed by Paul ?Coy? Allen.
The next season of American Idol is shaping up to be a good one. The reality TV talent show is back on the air on January 12 for a 2-night, 4-hour premiere event featuring the auditions from Boston and Atlanta. They have quite a star-studded guest judge list to boot! Not only is Ellen DeGeneres taking over for Paula Abdul for the whole season but Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Patrick Harris, Joe Jonas, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain will be guest judges throughout the season. I am definitely looking forward to this new season!
Kevin Jonas spoke of shedding tears at his wedding when he saw his bride Danielle Deleasa walking down the aisle.
The fairytale ceremony was held at Oheka Castle in New York on December 19. Jonas’s father Kevin Sr, an ordained minister, was celebrant.
The longtime couple wed before 400 family and friends, including Demi Lovato, Jordin Sparks and Joey Fatone.
Jonas recounted his bride was so beautiful he struggled when it came time to exchange vows. He said: “When I saw her, I lost it. Once I lost it, it was like a tidal wave.”
Deleasa likewise said: “I was adjusting my veil, and I started crying before I got to the aisle.”
Ke$ha was recently written up in a huge feature for the New York Times and the newspaper has nothing but good things to say about the 22-year old singer. Here are some of the things they had to say: ?[Ke$ha] is rangy, with a model?s figure and a Sunset Strip attitude.?; ??TiK ToK? is something of a milestone in contemporary pop: the complete and painless assimilation of the white female rapper into pop music? A burgeoning pop star who is primarily a singer, Ke$ha is nevertheless a pioneer.?; and ?It?s all part of the continuing deracination of the act of rapping, which used to be inscribed as a specifically black act, but which has been appropriated so frequently and with such ease that it?s been, in some cases, re-racinated. The very existence of the casually rapping white girl reflects decreasingly stringent ideas about race and gender.?
Mariah Carey showed everyone her giving spirit by throwing a grand party for 35 neglected kids last week. The 39-year old singer made arrangements to rent out the city-owned Aspen Recreation Center and invited 35 kids under the care of the local child protection services department for a party complete with magicians, entertainers and storytellers. This isn?t the first time that the curvaceous diva has thrown a party for less fortunate kids in Aspen. According to the Aspen Times, some locals claim that Mariah has been doing this for over 10 years. Apparently, going to Aspen for the holidays isn?t just a vacation for her.
According to FBI documents, the guy who threatened to kill Michael Jackson also threatened to slaughter people at a concert of the King of Pop, and it all appears to be a scheme to get a woman to take notice. The guy wrote ?I’ll commit mass murder at a Michael Jackson concert if necessary, in an attempt to murder Michael, then you will have to deal with my situation in the public eye.? The guy appears to be obsessed with a woman and is making these threats to get her attention. He even wrote some letters to newspapers saying ?I’m 33 years old and never had a real relationship in my life. I can’t even slow dance.? It?s a good thing they caught the guy because he is seriously whack!
Jamie Spears will still have control over his daughter Britney Spears? life after a judge ruled to extend the conservatorship. The judge didn?t elaborate on how much longer Jamie will be getting his $16,000 a month pay check for watching the pop singer but lawyers expect it to last anywhere from 6 to 12 months. I wonder why the conservatorship was extended. I thought Britney was doing pretty well for herself. Another hearing will take place after the holidays on January 14th. Also, Britney?s co-conservator Andrewe Wallet and her lawyers got a nice payout. From July to November, the judge granted a $174,569.10 payment to Andrew and $300,000 for legal fees.
Lil Wayne is one very lucky guy. The rapper?s tour bus was detained in Falfurrias, Texas last week after Border Patrol officers found some marijuana on board. The great part about it for Lil Wayne was that he managed to escape a citation. He and 11 others were questioned by Border Patrol last Friday night and a couple of the guys in his crew were cited for possession. The rapper obviously dodged the bullet big time or he would be serving more time in jail on top of the time he?s set to serve starting in early February. When is this guy going to learn?
Susan Boyle continues her stay at the top of the US album chart, as her debut I Dreamed a Dream marks its fourth straight week at number one.
Still selling at a rapid rate, 661,000 copies were sold in the run-up to Christmas, according to Nielsen SoundScan figures for the week ending December 20.
Boyle’s American sales have topped 2.4m within a month.
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has checked into a rehab clinic for pain management and an addiction to prescription painkillers.
The 61-year-old singer, who developed an addiction to the lethal pills after performing for 10 years with crippling injuries, released his own statement Tuesday.
It said: “With the help of my family and team of medical professionals, I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain and am eager to be back on the stage and in the recording studio with my bandmates Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford.
“I love Aerosmith; I love performing as the lead singer in Aerosmith. I am grateful for all of the support and love I am receiving and am committed to getting things taken care of.”
The hell-raising star has suffered with orthopedic injuries for the best part of a decade that leave him in “severe chronic pain” and will require surgeries on his knees and feet, revealed Dr Brian McKeon.
“Managing and controlling his pain has been challenging, and despite our use of alternative therapies and the creation of custom shoes built by a team of engineers from Timberland, Steven’s pain has progressed,” Dr McKeon said.
“The balance between managing his pain and avoiding addiction is tenuous and difficult and his bravery in persevering through rigorous touring is admirable.”
Aerosmith were on the brink of splitting after Tyler’s bandmates expressed their concern for his well-being after he fell off a stage and broke his shoulder back in August.
Even though Paul McCartney recently performed with X Factor winner Joe McElderry, the former Beatles member thinks it would be funny if Rage Against the Machine does beat out Simon Cowell?s artist. The band is trying to take Joe down in the top spot by urging fans to download their 1992 hit ?Killing in the Name?. Paul told Sky news that he would be pleased if the band does end up on top, explaining ?Because it’s out of leftfield you know. Everyone expects Joe to do it, and he certainly will sell a lot of records. And if he gets to Number One, good luck to him. But it would be kind of funny if a band like Rage Against The Machine got it, because it would prove a point.?
Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz has sparked internet rumours after posting pictures of his bloodied and bruised face online.
The musician looked as if he had been beaten up in the snapshots, which he shared on his blog.
Pete, 30, penned a multiple-choice quiz for fans to guess what happened to him.
He wrote: “My face was badly bludgeoned because….”
Included in the list of reasons were: Latenight game of “face jousting” gone horribly right; I was wasted. You should see the other guy; Forgot to thaw turkey before deep-frying; Realised my sex appeal was getting in the way of my art, like Brad Pitt and Matt Damon; Watched ‘Fight Club’ in like, super hi-def dude; Bathroom door; Lease up on old face… you decide.”
He then took to his Twitter page and said: “Weirdness is happening in my life right now.”
An hour later, he wrote: “Holy f, I look like Frankenstein.”
Pete has been snapped in recent days in New York Christmas shopping with 13-month-old baby son Bronx.
With Simon Cowell planning to bring his British hit The X Factor to America, rumor is going around that he will be leaving American Idol as a result. His contract with the show expires in May and is currently in talks for The X Factor to begin in 2011. If that happens, Simon will almost certainly leave AI which could make this upcoming season the last one, because let?s be honest, it wouldn?t be the same without him. Fox hasn?t made any formal announcements about any programming changes yet so stay tuned! I wonder who is in the running to judge and mentor the US X Factor contestants alongside Simon.
Taylor Swift celebrates her incredible year on the cover of People magazine?s year end issue featuring the 25 most intriguing people of 2009. In the issue which hit newsstands last Friday, the 20-year old country singer was named People?s ?Golden Girl?. She shares that even though she?s skyrocketed to stardom this year, she?s tried her best to stay grounded and not let fame change her. Taylor said ?You can stay the same person, even if everything around you changes. I would like to think everybody out there isn?t just waiting for me to trip and fall and stumble out of a club drunk. People know I?m not a party girl. I?m not hiding some dying urge to be out clubbing right now.?
Some of Lil Wayne?s fans have gotten quite the surprise in the mail. The rapper?s upcoming rock album ?Rebirth? was originally scheduled for release on December 15, but has since been pushed back to February 1. However, someone must have not gotten the memo as 500 or so fans who pre-ordered the album on Amazon were sent the CD in the mail this week. I?m expecting a full album leak to go down some time real soon. I wonder what those fans think of the new music that Lil Wayne is offering. Someone better get online and let us have a say too!
The rapper is apparently a strong believer in the fact that his celebrity status will be much greater after he dies. This is what 50 Cent said on the matter: “As an artist you’re greater in your absence than in your presence. Everyone liked Michael Jackson more the week after he passed away than the week before. Maybe they’ll like me more when I’m gone. I’d definitely like to be remembered as a great artist.” Well, 50 Cent should know that the Michael Jackson thing wasn?t all due to the fact that he was such a great artist, but because of all of the media coverage. 50 Cent shouldn?t just lay on his back, there is much work to be done before being remembered as a great artist after dying? and anonymity during life sure helps.
It seems the singer?s very appreciated figure was not obtained in absence of her favorite treat. This is what Shakira said about her diet: “I think it is important that you are in balance. I really like to eat, I love chocolate and all kinds of sweets. I’m absolutely addicted to it.” She probably has some sort of secret she?s not sharing with everybody, but Shakira is among those individuals who just likes to rub everyone?s nose in it. Still, the truth shall be revealed sooner or later? Shakira can?t just go on eating chocolate pretending like there?s no end to it.
And just when you thought it was all over, Rihanna still has even more to relate about her little incident with Chris Brown. Apparently, when asked about who helped her cope with the whole thing, her answer was that nobody did. This is how Rihanna explained it all: “Really, just the music. And working. ‘Cause I really didn’t want to be around anybody, for them to stare at me and stuff, and feel sorry for me. So I just stayed in the house a lot. Then I started to get cabin fever. I was like, I’m going crazy in here.” And what about Kanye West and Justin Timberlake, wasn?t she spending a bit more time with them after the whole mess? or even Diddy if memory serves. Boy, they?re sure not going to be happy to hear of this type of gratitude from Rihanna.
Madonna has been linked to shamed Tiger Woods – through their doctor.
Madge and golf superstar Woods were both patients of Canadian sports-medicine specialist Dr. Tony Galea, according to reports.
Dr. Galea was arrested in October after an associate was arrested at the US border with a bag containing human growth hormone.
HGH is banned in most sports leagues.
Dr. Galea was reportedly treated by Galea after a horse-riding accident in the Hamptons last year.
Woods was reportedly treated by Galea following his knee surgery, also last year.
“Information regarding Madonna’s doctors has never been available to me, but I knew that sooner or later, the names Madonna and Tiger would be in a sentence, and I’m delighted that it’s sooner,” said Madonna’s publicist Liz Rosenberg.
I thought stoners were typically peaceful and non-violent but that was thrown out the window when a concertgoer threw a wallet at Kid Cudi during the rapper?s concert at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver this past Friday night. The rapper then hopped off of the stage and threw a punch over the barricade ? at the wrong person! Oops! I believe that it?s about time for someone to get a lawyer and set things right. Of all the things to throw, why a wallet? Unless it doesn?t have any cash in it and no identification, the guy who threw it is absolutely stupid.
Taylor Swift recently showed off a new do ? sleek, straight and with bangs. According to MTV News, the 19-year old country singer has a new fan in legendary actor Clint Eastwood. MTV recently asked what Clint music preferences were at the time and he named off some of 2009?s biggest acts. Clint said ?Taylor Swift? I kind of like her. I have [listened to her music]; I was listening to some the other day. And I think I like her. I?d be pretty embarrassed if I?m going, ?Taylor who?? Sometimes you listen to pop radio, just to see what?s going on.?
Jay-Z?s 40/40 nightclub in Atlantic City was the site of a violent fight between security personnel and club goers and now one of them is suing mad. Bryant Norwood was attacked and has filed a lawsuit for a substantial amount of money from the club since he?s claiming that the attack was unprovoked. His attorney said ?These so-called security personnel are going to have to answer why Mr. Norwood was lying on the ground being kicked and why he was punched in the head as he tried to escape from them. The 40/40 Club is going to have to answer why they hired people like this to supposedly protect their patrons and maintain order in their establishment.? The other two men in the attack are also planning to file lawsuits of their own.
Bruce Springsteen has written a letter entitled ?A Brief Statement from Bruce? in which the legendary rock singer declares his support for New Jersey?s gay marriage bill. The musician wrote ?Like many of you who live in New Jersey, I?ve been following the progress of the marriage-equality legislation currently being considered in Trenton. I?ve long believed in and have always spoken out for the rights of same sex couples and fully agree with Governor Corzine when he writes that, ?The marriage-equality issue should be recognized for what it truly is ? a civil rights issue that must be approved to assure that every citizen is treated equally under the law.? I couldn?t agree more with that statement and urge those who support equal treatment for our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters to let their voices be heard now.?
In a recent interview, Rihanna got asked whether she was thinking about taking her career to another level, mainly acting. The singer admitted that she was enthusiastic about the idea and added that there were plans in the works to get her acting career going. When asked what kinds of roles she was looking for, the Barbadian babe said ?I’d love to be an assassin. Either that or a lesbian. Maybe both! Hey, a gay assassin, there’s nothing hotter than that. Megan Fox would play my girlfriend – hands down. She’s yummy. She’s hot. All humans are born with the ability to be attracted to both sexes. I mean, I could see myself in a relationship with a girl.?
Jessica Simpson is reportedly interested in starting something up with former Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan after partying it up together last month. A source of the 29-year old failed country singer told OK! magazine ?She has completely fallen for Billy and his easygoing, smart attitude. She says she wants to take things a lot further.? That party a month ago wasn?t the first time that Jessica and Billy got together though. It seems that they?ve been friends for a while as Jessica once went on her Twitter this past September inviting everyone to go to Billy?s website, tweeting ?My friend, Billy Corgan, has a pure and enlightening outlook on faith. Go to his new website!?
Who would have thought that the Pope likes rap music? Finally, after years of thanking God for Grammy?s and BET Awards, it paid off. The Vatican recently released an official music playlist selected by the Pope himself. Among the selections were music by Mozart, Muse and Tupac Shakur. Times are definitely changing. Maybe that?s why the late rapper?s most recognizable song, ?Changes?, made the cut. It?s definitely an honor and totally unexpected. I wonder if Tupac is throwing back a couple of shots with the angels upstairs in celebration of the fact. It?s going to be a while before I get over this one.
Disney Channel will present the world premiere of Selena Gomez and The Scene’s second music video, “Naturally,” from her debut album, “Kiss & Tell,” today, December 11 (8:40 p.m., ET/PT) following the premiere of “Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation.” The single will go into rotation on Radio Disney today.
“Naturally” was directed by Chris Dooley (music video credits include: Scissor Sisters, Mari? Digby and David Bowie) who also directed Gomez’s first music video, “Falling Down” and was written by Antonina Armato, Tim James and Devrim Karaoglu.
“Kiss & Tell” from Hollywood Records debuted in the Billboard Top 10. “Naturally” is available as a digital single on iTunes and Gomez is scheduled to perform the song on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2010.”
If you?re like me and thinks that a crappy album would inevitably equal a crappy tour then you better brace yourself because Mariah Carey is going to be hitting the road. The Angeles Cry tour is expected to make its way around the US next year with the pop singer still shamelessly promoting her horrific album ?Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel?. Mariah even threw her husband Nick Cannon a bone as the curvaceous diva agreed t let RydazNrtist, who are signed to Nick?s NCredible Entertainment, open the shows. I don?t think this is going to be a disaster ? I know for a fact that it will.
Rapper Busta Rhymes has just been ordered to pay $75,000 to concertgoer Alex Duncan after throwing water bottles at him. Alex went to a 2003 concert to see rapper Fabolous who didn?t show up to the show. He then went to leave once Busta came on stage which caught the has-been?s attention. He and Alex then got into some sort of argument. Busta got mad and yelled ?I?m not good for you?? and then threw the water bottles at the 32-year old. Alex claims that he suffered psychological damages and even has nightmares because of the attack. Busta ended up having to pay up after the rapper failed to show up to any of the 7 court hearings.
