John Legend has gone ahead and paid tribute to Adele. The Grammy-winning singer has recently unveiled a stunning a cappella cover of the British star’s smash hit “Rolling in the Deep”. Adele’s latest album “21” has reclaimed the top spot of the Billboard 200. Whether John’s cover is an attempt to gain publicity, there’s no denying that he did amazingly on it. Some may say that it sounds too close to the original but the final result was still hot. It’s soulful, powerful and very good. The backup vocals were right on point too. I wonder what Adele thinks of the cover. I actually hope that they record the song as a duet after hearing John sing it.
John Legend – Rolling in the Deep – New Cover
Sources are saying that Glee producers are rethinking their initial plan to do a tribute episode following the Super Bowl this year. It has been reported that the hit FOX TV series was considering an homage to either Bruce Springsteen or Michael Jackson, but now, Ryan Murphy and others are leaning towards a regular episode. There are good things and bad things to the strategy but I kind of agree with having a regular episode instead of getting another stunt one. I say get back to basics and remind everyone why we fell in love with this show. We all love Madonna and The Boss and that wouldnt change. Lets remember why we love Rachel, Finn, Kurt and friends.
Good Charlotte star Joel Madden has paid tribute to his daughter Harlow as she turns two.
The 30-year-old rocker is dad to Harlow, two, and baby Sparrow, who was born in September, with long-term girlfriend Nicole Richie, 28.
Harlow was born on January 11, 2008, and her proud dad said on Twitter: “Happy Birthday to the most beautiful little girl in the world. Harlow makes me proud every. single. Day. i’m blessed.”
Singer Christina Aguilera’s son Max Liron was born the day after Harlow and will celebrate his second birthday on January 12.
Madonna was at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards which were held at New York City?s Radio City Music Hall last Sunday. The 51-year old singer spoke during the Michael Jackson tribute at the beginning of the show and even introduced for Janet Jackson?s performance. The Queen of Pop spoke about her love of Michael and the things that were parallel in their lives. She said that the late singer was ?so unique, so original, so rare. He was a king.? I only have one comment for Madonna though. When talking about someone you?re supposed to be paying a tribute to, I don?t think talking about yourself more is an appropriate thing to do.
The only ‘star’ who was officially confirmed for the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna has already pulled-out.
Shawn King – the singer wife of U.S. journalist Larry King – had appeared on her husband’s TV show with Jermaine Jackson to officially announce the tribute.
Showing clear affection for Jermaine, Shawn had shown excitement for the September 26 show, promising “a lot of surprises”.
But now, despite being the only confirmed act, Shawn has announced she will not be attending.
Adding to rumours of troubles for the show, Shawn’s spokesman cited “prior commitments” – even though the singer had appeared on TV to talk about her involvement and excitement.
Although many big names have been touted around – including Madonna and U2 – no one has been confirmed, and some of those rumoured to be going have stated they are not involved.
Shawn’s spokesman insisted: “She still has great love and respect for Jermaine.”
When she helped Jermaine announce the show last week, Shawn had said: “I’m doing it because I love music. I love Jermaine. I love the Jackson family. And everything has come together so beautifully, and so perfectly, it’s meant to be. There’s no question in my mind.”
Jermaine said: “We’re going to pay a tribute to my brother – some of the world’s greatest entertainers are going to be there.”
Jermaine insists Vienna was a “very dear place for Michael”: “He loved castles, and we’re going to have this huge celebration in front of a castle. We’re expecting hundreds of thousands of people.”
Source: Splash News
President Barack Obama has paid tribute to Michael Jackson a week after his sudden death and told how he has all the music icon’s hits on his iPod.
The President, who had faced criticism for not making a public statement about Jackson, gave his thoughts on the King of Pop a week on.
Obama said Jackson will “go down in history as one of our greatest entertainers”.
He added: “I grew up on his music. I still have all his stuff on my iPod.”
Obama said he felt Jackson lived a “tragic and in many ways sad personal life”.
The President did not make a formal public statement about Jackson’s death, something typically done by the White House when a prominent public figure dies.
Instead Obama sent a private letter of condolence to the Jackson family.
Source: Splash News
