Mindy McCready Sex Tape Reports Response

There was also a follow up announcement sent: Upon notification that Vivid Entertainment has not provided proof of distribution rights and/or ownership to release the so-called Mindy McCready "Baseball Mistress," Spike.com has pulled the corresponding teaser video.

Both Attorney Adam Dread, legal counsel for Mindy McCready, and McCready are hopeful other outlets will follow suit; according to Dread, Vivid has yet to provide proof of authorization or authenticity.
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Britney Spears Taking Over Fuse

Fuse continues its Artist Takeover Mondays on April 5th with an entire day dedicated to Britney Spears. Starting at 11am ET, viewers can catch all of the pop icon's legendary music videos in a block of artist dedicated shows including "The Britney Spears Chronicles" and "Loaded: Britney Spears."

Britney Spears began her journey of becoming a pop sensation in 1999 with her debut album, …Baby One More Time, which peaked at number one on the Billboard charts and has since sold over 25 million copies. Nearly 11 years later the Grammy-winning artist continues to entertain fans with hit records, tours and signature dance moves.

Britney fans can log onto Fuse.tv now to pay homage to the pop star by uploading photos and/or videos of themselves dressed in their favorite Britney look. Whether you prefer her school-girl look or red leather jumpsuits, Fuse wants to see it all. Select photos will be featured on the site April 1st along with a Britney Spears photo gallery and additional information on programming. - more on this story

Justin Bieber No 1- Miley Slammed- Herb Ellis RIP- Michael Jackson/Aretha Legends Honors- Janet Jackson's New Role- Jennifer Hudson Weight Watcher and more

Justin Bieber debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. pop album chart Wednesday, becoming the youngest solo male artist to achieve this feat since Stevie Wonder in 1963. more

Critics slammed Miley Cyrus in her first movie made outside her "Hannah Montana" character as it opened in U.S. theaters on Wednesday, but "The Last Song" was still expected to perform well at box offices. Lou Lumenick of the New York Post called it "the most dubious 'dramatic' debut of any singer since Britney Spears" and took Cyrus to task for "displaying approximately one and a half expressions." It gets worse, read on here.

Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin are being inducted into the Apollo Theater's hall of fame in New York City. The late King of Pop and the Queen of Soul will be honored with the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame on June 14 more.

Janet Jackson unleashes her anger in an over-the-top, dramatic and staggering way in the latest Tyler Perry film, "Why Did I Get Married Too?" But Jackson, who portrays a self-help psychologist in a struggling marriage, explains that she's expressed herself that way in real life, too. more

Herb Ellis, the critically acclaimed jazz guitarist who played with such luminaries as Ella Fitzgerald and was a member once of the celebrated Oscar Peterson Trio, died Sunday, his son said. He was 88. more

Jennifer Hudson has signed to become the new rep for Weight Watchers. more

Didi Benami has a reason to be brokenhearted on "American Idol." The 23-year-old waitress from Los Angeles was eliminated from the ninth season of the Fox singing competition Wednesday. more

Mary J. Blige and Jay Sean share screen in a music video for their duet track "Each Tear". Directed by Marcus Raboy, the video is debuted on Yahoo! and filmed in black and white scenes. It flashes captures of children in between the two singers' scenes. more

David Mills, a veteran television writer who worked on the award-winning series "ER" and "The Wire," died after collapsing on the set of his latest production. He was 48. more

Michelle Branch explained her album delay and revealed that she has worked on new songs and will add them on the upcoming release. "There are a handful of people out there that think for some reason that I have control over my album being released. Yes, I have a large say but sometimes things happen that are out of my hands," so she stated. more
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Monica Standing Close To The Top of the Charts

Monica latest album, Still Standing, debuts this week at no. 1 on Billboard's R&B/Hip Hop Album chart and no. 2 on Billboard's Top 200 and Digital Albums charts, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

With over 184,000 units sold since its March 23 release on J Records, Still Standing nears the first week sales of After The Storm, Monica's 2003 release which sold 186,000 units.

"I feel immensely blessed," states Monica on her album's successful debut. "I am both humbled and gracious that the fans have allowed me to come back and do what I love, which is R&B soul music. The love and acceptance of this album has reminded me why I should believe in myself and continue to STAND." - more on this story

David Gray and Ray LaMontagne Teaming Up For Summer Tour

David Gray & Ray LaMontagne have announced dates for their highly anticipated summer tour. The 16-city tour will kick off in Columbia, MD, on August 15th (Additional shows to be announced at a later date).

Both artists are beloved across the globe for their hauntingly beautiful vocals and evocative songs and, as a result, the tour will undoubtedly leave fans counting down the minutes to this must see live experience.

During their co-headlining U.S. tour, concert-goers will be treated to both singer-songwriters' fusion of acoustic tunes and passionate, powerful ballads. - more on this story

Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek Reunite

After 10-years since their classic contribution Train of Thought sealed their fates in hip-hop lore, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek are releasing their follow-up venture Revolutions Per Minute May 18th on Blacksmith/Warner Bros. Records.

With their first collaboration praised for its uplifting messages and nostalgic soundscape, Kweli's command of the mic and Hi-Tek's versatile production skills have made this album one of the most anticipated hip-hop albums to drop in 2010.

Exclusively produced by Hi-Tek, features on the album include appearances by Estelle, Bilal, Bun B, Mos Def, Jay Electronica, J. Cole, Res and Chester French. The album covers an array of topics that discuss the shortcomings of America ("Strangers"), society's obsession with fame ("Got Work"), an honest discussion of drug use ("Lift'in Off"), the pining for a lover returning home ("Midnight Hour"), a music history lesson ("In the Red"), and even a track about Nigeria's corruption-riddled oil business ("Black Gold"). - more on this story

Lindsay Lohan Child Trafficking Film Doesn't Go Far Enough?

Hollywood diva Lindsay Lohan (Mean Girls) is promoting her documentary on child trafficking in India on Twitter and Indo-Americans are asking her to take this project seriously and worldwide.

Lohan posted on Twitter: "it's a massive world issue, & it goes on everyday. i just want people to recognize the more important things in the world-rather than gossip" and "my documentary for the BBC network is coming out soon...It's about child trafficking in India...I'd like to encourage everyone to watch it!!"

Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that one hurried run through India by Lohan would not solve the massive and worldwide problem of child trafficking. She needed to focus her energies and create a world-level program to undertake this important project if it was close to her heart, Zed, who is chairperson of Indo-American Leadership Confederation, added. - more on this story

Jason Castro Announces Headlining Tour

Jason Castro has announced plans for his first-ever headlining tour. The dates herald the release of his much-anticipated debut LP, "JASON CASTRO," which arrives in stores and at all online retailers on April 13th.

Castro will kick off his first headlining tour in his home state of Texas with an April 17th show at Dallas's The Loft. The trek will then traverse the US through mid-May (see attached itinerary). A further slate of summer tour dates will be announced shortly.

"JASON CASTRO" is highlighted by the new single, "That's What I'm Here For," which is currently scoring at Hot AC radio outlets nationwide. The track – coupled with an exclusive rendition of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," one of the songs that helped earn Castro a third runner-up finish on the 2008 season of Fox's American Idol – is on sale now at digital retailers everywhere. Castro recently performed both songs on the ABC special The Bachelor: Jason and Molly's Wedding. - dates

Doc Ish Presents: The First Treatment

After producing the lead-single, "We Made You," for Eminem's Grammy Award Winning (Best Rap Album) LP Relapse, Doc Ish will release his debut LP, Doc Ish Presents: The First Treatment, on May 11th, 2010.

Doc Ish' debut will include collaborations with a who's who list of Hip-Hop's best emcees and it will include some must hear collaborations as witnessed by the LP's tracklisting.

Doc Ish Presents: The First Treatment Tracklisting:

1.) "Hi Kids" f/ Joell Ortiz
2.) "No Goodbye's" f/ Apollo Swyf & Burroughs
3.) "Animal Grammar" f/ KRS-One & Burroughs
4.) "She Did It Again" f/ Crooked I, Sean Price, Jay Electronica & Novel
5.) "These Streets" f/ Max B, Red Cafe, Quan
6.) "Cut My Throat " f/ Ransom, Quan, Saigon & INS Deck
7.) "Who You Are" f/ AZ & Charmange
8.) "Is It A Dream" f/ Joe Budden, Talib Kweli & Bun B
9.) "Open Your Eyez" f/ Termanalogy & Hectic
10.) "Stalker" feat. Bizarre (of D-12)
11.) "Make Movez" f/ Buckshot, Rock (Heltah Skeltah) & Colloso
12.) "Untitled" feat. Nipsey Hussle & Mya
13.) "War Outside" feat. King Gordy, Kool G Rap & Billy Danze (M.O.P.)
14.) "Skys Are Grey" feat. Quan, Oddisee & Nature
15.) "You Make Me Stronger" Kool G Rap & Ma Barker
16.) "Mo Money" Uncle Murder
17.) "FOH" " f/ The Abnormals
18.) "Freestyle" f/ Supernatural

**all tracks produced by Doc Ish

Included is the second leak for the project "No Goodbyes"
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CBS Launches Road to the ACM Awards Web Series

On Monday, March 29, in anticipation of the 45th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, CBS.com premiered the first episode of Road to the ACM Awards, a four-part documentary series featuring country music star Josh Thompson.

The web series gives fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Josh's life on the road during his current nation-wide Jager tour, in addition to revealing Josh's personal favorites to win at the ACM's.

The next three parts of the series will continue to debut over the next several weeks, leading up to the 45th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, to be broadcast April 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on CBS.

To watch the Road to the ACM Awards, - go here

Goldfrapp Announce Select US Summer Tour Dates

Goldfrapp will take 'Head First' to select US cities this summer - following the massive acclaim for both the 'Supernature' and 'Seventh Tree' tours and festival appearances around the world, Goldfrapp have underlined their reputation as one of the most transcendent and inventive live bands around.

'Head First' is Goldfrapp's most powerful trip to date, a speedy rush of synth optimism, euphoria, fantasy and romance. With life affirming lyrics and stellar production it lifts off at full tilt and takes us on a journey to the heart of 2010.

The diversity, ambition and direction of the new album continues to highlight Goldfrapp as true agenda-setters and modern British musical icons. ''Head First'' follows the critically acclaimed 'Seventh Tree', and is the latest in a brilliantly consistent body of work - from the captivating electronic balladry of Mercury nominated debut 'Felt Mountain' and its distorted-dancefloor follow-up, 'Black Cherry' to the glitterball glamour of 'Supernature' which came out in summer 2005 and went on to sell over a million copies worldwide. - more on this story

Soundset Festival Lineup Announced

Rhymesayers Entertainment and Rose Presents bring you the third annual Soundset Festival: the official Midwest kick-off of the summer with nine hours of the best independent Hip Hop music in one day. It all goes down at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN (rain or shine).

Confirmed artists for Soundset 2010 include: Atmosphere, Method Man & Redman, Brother Ali, Hieroglyphics featuring Del The Funky Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, Casual and Pep Love, P.O.S, Murs, Freeway & Jake One, Eyedea & Abilities, Wiz Khalifa, Cage, DJ Rob Swift, Grieves & Budo, 45 King, People Under The Stairs, BK One, DJ Revolution, Dessa, Yelawolf, Fashawn, Themselves, Busdriver, Toki Wright, Solillaquists of Sound, Prof & Rhazwell, Cecil Otter, Dark Time Sunshine, Ernest Rhodes, A.R.M (M.anifest & Krukid), Mike Dreams, I.B.E, Ice Rod, Plain Ole Bill, Mike 2600, Kid Cut Up, DJ Pratt and DJ Anton. Hosted by Peter Parker, Kevin Beacham and DJ Snuggles.

In 2009, Rhymesayers and Rose Presents produced the second year of Soundset to an outdoor festival setting at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN with over 15,000 people in attendance, including: two stages with over 40 artists performing, b-boy battles, live DJs, artist's painting, live skateboard demos and a low rider car show. Soundset 2010 is expected to be even bigger this year! - more on this story