Lady Gaga was recently honored with the Big Man of the Year award for her work in music education at the Little Kids Rock benefit, held in New York City. The princess of pop received the award from the wife of Clarence Clemmons, who played the saxophone solo in “The Edge of Glory”, and passed away this past summer. Lady Gaga said in her acceptance speech “My first experience with music was my father playing a vinyl of the E Street Band. I knew every time the song played that my grandpa was looking down and thanking me [for]… the gift I had given to my father by having Clarence on that record.”
JLS recently premiered the music video for their song “Take a Chance on Me”. The mid-tempo pop track serves as the second single from the British boy band’s upcoming album “Jukebox”, which is due out on November 14 but will be available for pre-order on November 6th. In my opinion, the song is really mediocre and really does nothing to further their career. Call it secondary syndrome or whatever but I actually had high hopes for these guys. As for the video, the boys promote the sites of London, including the Thames path walk, Tower Bridge and the illuminated London eye. It makes me wonder if the England Tourist Board financed this video.
Prepare your eyes for some ginger overload. It was recently confirmed that for his next music video for the song “Lego House”, Ed Sheeran will be working with “Harry Potter” actor Rupert Grint. Both of the guys are reportedly excited to work together, with Ed teasing that half of the video has already been shot so there won’t be too long of a wait for it. Rupert added in a separate interview “Ed Sheeran supports the gingers! We’ll be doing something in the video. I don’t think I can say too much about it, but it’s going to be very cool.”
English indie rock band Florence + The Machine have recently premiered the music video for their latest single “Shake It Out” via VEVO. The beautiful Paul Epworth-produced art-rock track serves as the lead single from the band’s upcoming album “Ceremonials”, which will be released on October 28th. As for the video, it’s stunning. Lead singer Florence Welch is absolutely captivating in it. I actually keep pausing every time that the camera zooms in on just her, never mind the chaos of everything else. It’s a very beautiful video for a very beautiful song. What did you think about the new video?
Agnes, aka the Leona Lewis of Sweden, has recently unveiled the full version of her brand new single, the disco ballad “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”. I actually don’t think the track is good. It doesn’t have that instant impact like her song “Release Me”. I guess I’ll just wait until remixes come out to say whether or not it can gain some legs. However, Agnes does great vocals on top of the techno beat within a ballad. Leona can learn something from her. With this new single, the pop singer gears up for the upcoming release of her fourth studio album which will hit European stores in early 2012.
Check out the full version of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s cover of “The Lady is a Tramp”, a classic jazz song that dates from 1937. The music icon and the pop singer have revised the popular song by adding a more contemporary sound, well, at least Lady Gaga did. I love their version. Who knew that her voice was actually suited for this genre? The track can be found on Tony’s upcoming album “Duets II”, which is due out on September 20th. Tony also has collaborations with Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood, Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones and others on the CD.
David Guetta will not ever drive a car in France. The DJ’s driving permit was canceled because of repeated violations of driving laws.
The artist has been caught numerous times with the speedometer needle well above the limit allowed, so from now on he’ll have one problem less. He will not be able to race on the streets of his homeland. What did David Guetta had to say about the authorities decision? Well, the star explained that it did not bother him too much as there will never drive legally again, because he did not have expensive cars in the garage. Oh well, what else could he could have said?
Recently, David Guetta has released the single “Night Of Your Life”, a feature with Jennifer Hudson. “Night of Your Life” has a rhythm that suits you and successfully combines old school electronic sounds with modern samples.
Over all, it fits perfectly, the voice Jennifer’s voice is gorgeous. “Night of Your Life” will be part of the material “Nothing But The Beat” which is ready to be released on 29th of August in the United States.
Nick Jonas is set to join the cast of “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying”. The 18-year old pop singer will begin his run as J. Pierrepont Finch on Broadway beginning on January 24, 2012. Daniel Radcliffe is currently playing the role. Once the “Harry Potter” actor finishes his run, “Glee” star Darren Criss will take over for just under a month. How do you think Nick will fair on the show after following Daniel and Darren? Sure he has some experience but compared to Daniel and Darren, he’s a novice. Who’s planning to see the show?
Lady Gaga is featured on the cover of the October 2011 issue of Harper’s Bazaar, which hits newsstands on September 27. The 25-year old pop singer talked to the magazine about her body image and self-confidence, saying “I’m very free-spirited. Even when I was a kid, I used to run around naked with the babysitter, driving her crazy. I do yoga, I do Bikram and I run, and I eat really healthy. You know, my work sort of feeds me. I keep in shape by working hard.” Lady Gaga, who had a natural look going for her on the cover, also talked about staying true to herself, saying “Whether I’m wearing lots of makeup or no makeup, I’m always the same person inside.”
It looks like things are going good for Joe Jonas. Not only has he set off with a solo music career but he’s also going to get a chance to be a real Hollywood movie star. If anyone knows anything about Hollywood, you can work on a film all you want but if you don’t have financing, you have a problem. That’s apparently been the struggle Joe was facing for a while but good news came recently. The pop singer said “I was in Mexico City last week and my manager called me and said, ‘The movie’s financed!’ I was, like, in tears. [It's about a] young man who is finding himself. The storyline is still bare bones, but I will say he has a specific dream that he wants to accomplish, and it’s the good and the bad he has to go through to get there. It’s going to be an older-feeling kind of movie. It’s a little bit of everything. One of my favorite movies is The Four Feathers, and that has everything. It has funny, romantic, passionate. I want to do something like that.”
If she had not followed a career in the music industry, American singer Britney Spears would have wanted to be a teacher.
She’s 29 years old, mother of two boys, and said she likes to meet with her younger fans and he would have liked to pursue a career involving working with children, announces Female First.
When asked what she would have done if she had not experienced success in music, Britney said, ‘I took care of my family. I would have been a mother .[...] In terms of career, I think I would have been a teacher. ”
Also, Britney admitted that she would like it if the boys would have a career in showbiz, but added she would be “very protective”. ‘Certainly I would be watching them, but if that’s what they would like to do, then I would let them follow their dream. But I would be very protective, ” the artist said for the website Popjustice.
Leona Lewis has recently unveiled the official artwork for her upcoming album “Glassheart”. The pop singer’s third studio effort will hit stores in the UK on November 28th. I guess she’s keeping “Glass Heart” written as one word. I’m not sure what to think of that. Anyway, the actual album cover features a pretty photo of Leona. There’s no denying that her face is simply stunning but with all the possibilities with the words, they could have done so much better with the cover. It’s very safe in my opinion. Where’s the creativity and originality? In other news, Leona recently had an interview with UK radio show “IN: DEMAND with Alex and Lucy” earlier this week where she confirmed that she will be performing on the US X Factor.
Chaz Bono’s decision to join Dancing with the Stars has come under attack. And just like the great mom that she is, Cher protected her son from all the insults. The music icon took to her Twitter saying “Lovelies! Chaz is Being Viciously Attacked on Blogs & Message boards about being on DWTS! This is Still America right? It took guts 2 do it. I support him no matter what he chooses 2do! God! will here always be haters! It took COURAGE 2 do dwts! TG Chaz has Unlimited supply. Can u guys check out sites & give him your support ? BTW …Mothers don’t stop Getting angry with stupid bigots who fk with their children! Bet VAST MAJORITY of People will LOVE CHAZ on DWTS ! & it’s took Fkg Guts 2! Chaz isn’t exactly the “Gotta Dance Gotta Dance” kinda Guy.” Chaz later showed his appreciation by tweeting “Thanks for all your support mom. The haters are just motivating me to work harder and stay on DWTS as long as I possibly can. I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of support I received from everyone. Thanks so much. I don’t listen to the haters, but embrace the love.”
Christina Milian is making a comeback. Unfortunately, it’s not going to be in music but on TV. ABC Family is developing a new show called “Maid in Miami” with the music producer of “Glee” and the “Rita Rocks” producing duo. With Adam Anders, Stan Zimmerman and James Berg, the show could have some talented potential. It would center in on Christina’s character as she dreams of becoming a singer while she dusts for a living. It all sounds so familiar but I just can’t put my finger on it. I’ll reserve further judgment once I see the pilot. But with the names attached to production, I have high hopes.
Pitbull had posted a 3-minute interview on his official website PlanetPit.com where he shares his thoughts on the lawsuit that Lindsay Lohan filed against him. The actress is suing the rapper over a lyric in his hit song “Give Me Everything” which, according to Lindsay, disparages her name. He didn’t really have to explain himself but my hat’s off to him for doing so. Pitbull said “When I mention Lindsay Lohan in the record it’s really a positive message. When I say I got it locked up, if you play at the park, if you from the neighborhood, when they say you got it locked up, that means you run that area.” He even invited Lindsay to come with him to the VMAs where he will be hitting the stage with Ne-Yo to perform the song.
Pitbull – Interview – Video http://www.vimeo.com/28137428
Lil Wayne’s album “Tha Carter IV” is out today! The recording process of the album has been a long journey and I hope it’s worth all the wait. The rapper was supposed to put it out immediately after the third installment of the “Tha Carter” series, which was released in the summer of 2008. However, he didn’t want a new album so soon, especially after “Tha Carter III”, which he had in high regard. After releasing two records, “Rebirth” and “I Am Not a Human Being”, Lil Wayne found himself going to jail, spending 2010 in prison. When he got out, he was finally ready to work on “Tha Carter IV”. Check out the track list below.
1. Intro
2. Blunt Blowin’
3. MegaMan
4. 6 Foot 7 Foot (Feat. Cory Gunz)
5. Nightmares Of The Bottom
6. She Will (Feat. Drake)
7. How To Hate (Feat. T-Pain)
8. Interlude (Feat. Tech N9ne & Andre 3000 (hidden feature))
9. John (Feat. Rick Ross)
10. Abortion
11. So Special (Feat. John Legend)
12. How To Love
13. President Carter
14. It’s Good (Feat. Drake & Jadakiss)
15. Outro (Feat. Bun B, Nas, Shyne & Busta Rhymes)
Avicii has taken the lead and premiered the music video for “Fade into Darkness” before Leona Lewis releases her “Collide” video. If you don’t know the story, the Swedish DJ produced a club instrumental named “Penguin”, which Leona allegedly used a sample of for her new single without Avicii’s permission. They had a legal dispute but settled in the end. Now, Leona’s single cover for “Collide” features Avicii’s name, so that must have been one of the terms they agreed upon. Anyway, Avicii has now premiered the video for his original version of “Penguin”, now renamed “Fade into Darkness” for the vocal edit, that features Danish singer Andreas Moe. There’s almost no difference between Avicii and Leona’s version other than him adding more club bass beats and of course the lyrics. As for the visual, I don’t quite get the plot. Someone please explain it to me.
Avicii – Fade into Darkness – New Video
Smirnoff Vodka is working with Madonna on a new promotion that could very well choose a new backup dancer for the Queen of Pop’s upcoming tour. The promotion, called the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project, will try to get 10 million people in 50 countries to swap nightlife stories on their Facebook page. Some winners will be chosen to attend one of 50 parts on November 12 where Madonna herself will be in attendance. The singer will be on the lookout for some pretty awesome dancers who will compete for her attention and later participate in a dance off. The winner could very well be chosen to become a dancer on her next tour. So who has some interesting nightlife stories to share?
Although it’s not definite yet, I’m encouraged to find out that Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh recently revealed in an interview that the British pop band will in fact reunite in 2012 for a new 10-year anniversary tour. Kimberley said “I’d like to do more acting, but, to be honest, being in the band has surpassed everything I ever dreamed of doing with my life. The girls will have been together for ten years next year and that’s definitely going to be celebrated with a tour. I can’t say any more until next year – but I’m really looking forward to it.” If that isn’t salivating information, I don’t know what is.
Mel B, former band mate of Victoria Beckham in Spice Girls, will give birth to her future child in the same salon where her girlfriend brought the world Seven Harper Beckham in July.
The former Spice Girls band component said she reserved the same salon where Victoria Beckham gave birth a month ago at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, announces Female First. In an interview with the British magazine Hello!, Mel B – who will give birth in a few days – has revealed the fact that she wrote an invitation to Victoria to the party in honor of her future child, but she could not make it.
Later, she mentioned that she’ll give birth in the same salon as the new mother. “The funniest thing is that I will give birth in the same room at Cedars-Sinai in which Victoria has brought to the world Harper,” said the British artist.
Mel B married Stephen Belafonte and has two children from previous relationships: Phoenix Chi (12), and Angel Iris (4).
Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” is an official hit. The track has been moving up on the Billboard Hot 100 chart weeks after its initial release and has become the highest charting Hot 100 rap hit by a solo female rapper ever since Missy Elliott’s “Work It”, which reached the #2 spot back in 2002. “Super Bass” is also only one of eight rap singles by a solo female artist to reach the top 10 in the chart’s 53-year history. Cash Money co-founder Ronald Williams isn’t surprised by the success of Nicki and the track, saying “Nicki isn’t like any other female rapper. We knew she had the goods when Lil Wayne signed her. She’s not a female rapper — she’s a pop star who happens to rap.” Congratulations!
Cee-Lo Green recently premiered the music video for his latest song “Cry Baby”. If you’ve already seen the video and are wondering where the hip hop singer is, he’s really not there. Cee-Lo even joked about his absence from the video on his Twitter, saying “I had no idea they shot a video for cry baby. I hear it’s cool though.” Jaleel White, who’s best known for his role as Steve Urkel in “Family Matters”, actually takes on the role of Cee-Lo and gets his groove on with a group of ladies in the video. Cee-Lo was right – it is pretty cool.
Cee-Lo Green – Cry Baby – New Video
The No Doubt singer has recently admitted that whenever she has any spare time she finds it very hard to relax and actually starts panicking. This is what Gwen Stefani said on the matter: ”There’s never any downtime but when there is, I feel like I’m panicking a bit or trying to plan the next thing. Which is weird because I always thought I was kind of lazy. In my mind, all I really want to do is eat a pizza in my bed.” Well it sure seems that no matter what comes, hell or high-water, Gwen Stefani will always have her beloved bed for relaxation.
One has to hand it to the White Stripes musician… probably after divorcing from his long-time wife and band mate, Meg White, Jack White sure seems to have a sense of humor about divorce. Now the singer is celebrating his anniversary with a divorce party in honor of the fact that he and his soon to be ex-wife, Karen Elson, are untying the knot. This is what the couple had to say about the event: “We remain dear and trusted friends and co-parents to our wonderful children Scarlett and Henry Lee. We feel so fortunate for the time we have shared and the time we will continue to spend both separately and together watching our children grow. In honor of that time shared, we are throwing a divorce party. An evening together in Nashville to re-affirm our friendship and celebrate the past and future with close friends and family.” Now that’s a real amiable divorce… at least for now.
Ja Rule has recently turned himself over to the authorities to begin his two-year prison sentence in New York. The rapper’s executive producer Seven, who was in the courthouse when Ja Rule was waiting to be processed, said that Ja spent some private time with his wife, close friends and family members before he was taken behind closed doors. The last thing Ja said to everyone was “Real life is a fantasy, f**k fame … I’m ready for this to get over with. I am focused.” The rapper, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, was hit with a 2-year sentence in 2010 when he pled guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, stemming from a 2007 incident in which cops found a loaded semi-automatic handgun in his car.
Sean Kingston and a female passenger were injured in a jet ski accident near Miami this past weekend, leaving the two with substantial injuries that needed to be treated in the trauma unit, with Sean sustaining the worse injuries. Thankfully, the hip hop singer’s condition has now been stabilized. His publicist Joseph Carozza said in a statement “Sean Kingston is now stabilized and has moved from the trauma unit to ICU. Sean’s family thanks everyone for their prayers and support during this time.” I wish Sean a speedy recovery and that he gets out of the ICU soon enough. He’ll be in my thoughts till then.
Steven Tyler recently released his first solo track off of his upcoming album. However, the rock singer admitted that the song, “(It) Feels So Good”, was originally penned for his band Aerosmith. The rest of the crew turned it down though. Steven reveals that he’s had the song written for a few years and when he brought it to his band mates, they just didn’t like it so it got tossed. Steven explained “I wrote the song at the Sunset Marquis hotel in Los Angeles a few years ago. I swear it’s going to be a hit. I can hear it coming out of people’s cars this summer. I’m a fool for melody, man. I’ve got to have melody. I miss it, and there it is.” There’s a reason the rest of Aerosmith decided to toss it but it’s Steven’s solo career so he can take whatever risk he wants to take.
Steven Tyler – (It) Feels So Good – New Music Video
Steven Tyler – (It) Feels So Good – Lyrics
Something cool went down
As I was walking with a friend of mine
And I, I still remember,
How she was smelling like the summer time
And oh, how it changed my mind
Changed everything, about that, come on girl
It feels so good, loving you
Yeah, it’s so good, the way you do the do
It feels so good, and I need oxygen,
Little bit of heaven doin’ 24-7 again
Yeah, again and again
Like I was sayin’
My little cupid was real super freak
By the time that I came down
I’ll get locked up in a room for a week
And oh, how she changed my mind
Changed everything about this crazy world
It feels so good, loving you
Yeah, it’s so good, the way you do the do
It feels so good, yeah and by the way
Little bit of heaven 24-7 times a day
A long hair
A double dare
And I swear
A Little bit will do you some good
Say where
I’m goin’ there
And I swear
Can’t get enough of you, oh yeah yah
Ma bonsoir
Excuse moi
Ya oh la la
Is gonna doing to me good
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh yeah, it feels so good, loving you (loving you)
Yeah, it’s so good, the way you do the do
It feels so good, yeah I need oxygen
Little bit of heaven doin’ 24-7 ah
Oh yeah, it feels so good, loving you (loving you)
Yeah, it’s so good, the way you do the do
It feels so good, lovin’ you (loving you)
It feels so good, making love to you
Uh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah eah
Former Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher is said to be recording his new album out in Los Angeles. The musician has been working on his new solo album and it’s thought he’s out in California working on the new material. A cameraman recently tweeted saying: "Music video for Noel Gallagher out at Club Ed. Epic camera, techno crane. Should be an interesting day." The message was later taken off of Twitter but Club Ed refers to a film set built in California for the 1991 film Eye Of The Storm. According to NME, a spokesperson for the star is yet to respond to a request to confirm that he has been filming the video for his first single.
Lady GaGa has released her long-awaited music video for the song “Judas”. This new “Judas” video isn’t really as controversial as some was expecting, there are some biblical references but nothing too extreme. I guess she is not happy with her love life according to this video.
Lady GaGa – Judas – Official Music Video:
After the shutdown of the popular P2P music/file sharing program Limewire, the NPD Group is reporting that there’s a drop in overall piracy. Here are some details: “File sharing activity fell from 12% of U.S. Internet users in the third quarter of last year-the last quarter the service was active-to 9% in the fourth quarter after the service was shut down. NPD estimates that’s 12 million more people downloading music illegally then there are today. In that same time, NPD says the average number of music files downloaded from P2P services fell from 35 tracks per user to 18.” Limewire had been around for so long that its shut down has had a huge effect.
