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(Jam!) Annie Lennox was left red-faced after she missed her cue to perform on a U.S. talk show on Tuesday, just minutes after she insisted she no longer suffered nerves about messing up on stage. more

Lil Wayne Releases New Song Online

(Submitted) Lil Wayne released his track "Six Foot Seven Foot" exclusively on his new BandPage on Facebook. The track is the first single off his upcoming album Tha Carter IV, which is set to debut in February.

"Six Foot Seven Foot" will go on sale in iTunes tomorrow, but fans can hear it now by visiting the BandPage on Facebook.

When users "Like" Lil Wayne, they can not only watch his VEVO videos but also unlock and listen to "Six Foot Seven Foot" as they post comments as the wall, read @liltunechi's twitter, or read Weezy's blog. Check it out

Be On A T-Wayne Track

(NappyBoy) Following T-Wayne's "Ladies & Hoes" feat. Smoke (Field Mob) from T-Pain's prEVOLVEr The Mixtape comes the latest leak "Motivated" feat. ???? produced by Young Fyre.

Why the ???? for the feature you ask? Well its cause T-Pain is looking for a verse FROM YOU on the second half of the song. Whoever makes the most noise in the streets, radio stations, clubs, and the world wide internets with their verse will be picked for the official feature of "Motivated" that will be placed on the official release of "prEVOLVEr The Mixtape". Record your version and send to TPainFeatYou@gmail.com via email or send to the same email via your I Am T-Pain app (song is avaiable now for free download on app).

**Please do not submit songs that are not "Motivated" they will not be listened to and any other tracks will not be considered. Thank you. Motivated mp3

Christina Aguilera Comments On Burlesque Golden Globe Nominations

(Celebuzz) After scooping up several big Golden Globe nominations, Christina Aguilera is speaking out about the success of her big screen musical Burlesque.

In a statement given to Celebuzz, Aguilera says: "I want to thank the HFPA for recognizing our song 'Bound to You'. It is a ballad Sia and I wrote from the heart and one that I am extremely proud of. I am thrilled that our film 'Burlesque' was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Making this movie was a life changing experience and I couldn't be more pleased that the Foreign Press has recognized the hard work the cast and I put into it. Now I am off to Paris with the cast to continue our international press tour "

Burlesque, which stars Aguilera and Cher as ambitious stage dancers, was nominated for Best Motion Picture in the comedy/musical category, and also got a songwriting nod for the tune "Bound" that Aguilera co-wrote. more on this story

KT Tunstall's Global Mash-Up

(EMI) KT Tunstall asked if her fans wanted to collaborate with her via YouTube and the result is a one of a kind global mash-up.

As a nod to her latest album's (Tiger Suit) mix of organic and electronic and her live practice of looping and layering sounds, she solicited fans to upload different parts of her song "Glamour Puss." Many responded with standard instrumentation such as voice, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums, but some enterprising uploaders submitted performances on everything from a ukulele, beer bottles and even a flute made from a carrot to glockenspiels, spoons and water glasses.

Fans from Japan to Spain, Peru to Canada, Australia to the UK contributed to a form "a new, global band" as Tunstall termed it. And as KT predicted in her solicitation, the result is "uber-cool." check it out

New Year's Eve Live from Daryl's House TV Special

On New Year's Eve, WGN America will air an exclusive broadcast of Live from Daryl's House, A New Year's Eve Special, hosted Daryl Hall, founder of Daryl Hall & John Oates.

Live from Daryl's House, A New Year's Eve Special, will air on WGN America from 11pm-1am East/8pm-10pm West and will include music from Rob Thomas, Neon Trees, Train, Smokey Robinson, Todd Rundgren and more. more on this story

Easton Corbin Named Top New Country Artist of 2010

(Mercury Nashville) Billboard has named Easton Corbin as the Top New Country Artist of 2010 in "The Year in Music 2010" issue that is on stands now.

In addition, Corbin's self-titled debut album was named Country Breakthrough Album of the Year by iTunes Rewind Best of 2010 that is currently featured on iTunes.

"I am pretty floored to hear that," Corbin says. "It's been a great, great year. Of course, I never expected to receive all of this. more on this story

Conspirator Announce Full Band Shows

The Disco Biscuits camp sent over this news: Conspirator, the duo of Disco Biscuits' staples Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner which often feature guest musicians in the live setting, has announced a series of "full band" performances featuring Chris Michetti and a rotating cast of first-class drummers, a concept that is both new and refreshing for the band and fans, alike.

While Brownstein and Magner have occasionally invited other musicians to their live shows, the "new Conspirator" promises to be a never-before-experienced, "full band" sound that will emerge not only from the group's mentality, but by featuring a solidified, returning, 4-piece lineup.

Live music fans have come to embrace Conspirator for their signature high energy, electronic-based sets and their legendary album, The Key, which has been a staple of the band's live repertoire for years. Now, with a firmly set 4-piece band, fans can expect performances featuring increased live improv and a refreshing musical flow, peppered with some surprises. Inspired by new collaborations and the combined musical histories of the performers, Conspirator is set to get the scene talking in 2011. more on this story

The Boxer Rebellion Step Out of the Car

The Boxer Rebellion have released their new music video for the single "Step Out of the Car."

The clip was helmed by Giorgio Testi, a director whose work on the critically acclaimed Blur documentary, No Distance Left to Run, has earned him a recent Grammy Award nomination.

"Step Out of the Car" is the first single off the London-based alt-rock quartet's third studio album titled The Cold Still. Released on February 8, 2011 and created in conjunction with legendary producer Ethan Johns (Kings of Leon, Ryan Adams, Ray LaMontagne), The Cold Still is an exercise in master class performances and dark, sophisticated songwriting from a band that embodies the very definition of "independent." Watch it here

Diane Birch Web Event Today

Diane Birch will make a special appearance at the Livestream Studio for a live acoustic set and chat with fans today, December 15 at 6pm ET / 3pm PT.

This intimate experience gives viewers a deeper glimpse into the inspiration behind this seven-track cover collection that follows her extraordinary debut album 'Bible Belt.'

Livestream will broadcast this exclusive event as Diane takes questions directly from fans via Facebook and Twitter. Fans can tune into the live performance and chat on Diane Birch's Livestream page here

David Gray Live from SoHo EP Release

David Gray released his intimate live EP iTunes Live from SoHo which was made available on iTunes yesterday.

Recorded live at the Apple store in New York City's SoHo neighborhood, the singer/songwriter performed a select 9 song set from his acclaimed, nearly two decade long catalogue.

Gray recently released his ninth studio album, Foundling (Mercer Street/ Downtown Records), which notched a #9 debut on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart; making that the highest chart position of his career. more on this story

The Pierces Release New Song

The Pierces released their new single "Love You More" on iTunes this week. The track comes from their forthcoming album.

The band are currently on the road in the UK for a series of sold out tour dates with Lissie, and have scheduled January performances in New York and LA to kick off the new year.

Additional songs from the sisters' fourth album, which boasts production credits from Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman and Grammy Award winning producer Rik Simpson, will be released on the Love You More EP on January 11t more on this story

Greyson Chance Hitting The Road With Miranda Cosgrove

Greyson Chance will embark on his first U.S. Tour as direct support to Miranda Cosgrove.

The 21-city tour will kick off January 24th in Kansas City, MO at Uptown. (full routing below).

Greyson's debut single "Waiting Outside the Lines" will be available for purchase in WalMart, Target, FYE and everywhere CDs are sold today. more on this story