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Day in Pop 2010 Rewind: Top Stories From August

We continue our look back at the top stories of 2010. Today we flashback to August

Miley Cyrus Loses Virginity, Smokes Pot, Talks Sex and Kisses Girl?

It looks like Miley Cyrus hasn't learned her lesson after her racy appearances to promote her new album failed to promote it. In fact, the once big selling star's single "Can't Be Tamed" has gone AWOL from the charts according to Stop The Presses.

But apparently Cyrus plans to kick things up a notch with her next acting role in the movie LOL, which she is currently filming.

Bonnie Fuller's Hollywood Life reports that in the film Cyrus's character "loses her virginity, talks about sex incessantly, smokes marijuana, kisses one of her two best female friends on the lips, [and] gets wasted." - more on this story

Taylor Swift Beats Justin Bieber

Apparently bowlers are slightly more discerning as Taylor Swift has proven to be more popular than Justin Bieber. Here is the announcement

The public has spoken and country music sensation Taylor Swift is the fan's choice as the 2010 celebrity inductee into the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. With nearly 1.3 million votes cast online at www.gobowling.com, Swift topped pop star Justin Bieber in a hotly contested race to forever secure her place in bowling history.

Swift and Bieber were among nine celebrity nominees selected by the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) for their public support of the sport of bowling. Placing at a distant third to Swift and Bieber was comic legend and former "King Pin" star Bill Murray who went on a late run to amass nearly 20,000 online votes during National Bowling Week (July 31 to August 7), an impressive total, but not nearly enough to catch Swift or Bieber who each garnered more than 600,000 votes. Rounding out the bottom of the competition was late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon who netted just 623 votes. The results of the Celebrity Hall of Fame vote were first reported in the August 23rd issue of OK! Magazine. - more on this story

Fat Joe Offered 100k to Counter 50 Cent Diss

After being lyrically called out by 50 Cent for his dismal album sales, Fat Joe just got cast a lifeline in the form of a $100k paycheck from XUMANII, a social networking / media site that allows artists to live stream their concerts and sell digital tickets for fans around the world to watch it online.

The company is offering to shoot and stream his next performance live on the XUMANII site, guaranteeing Joe an audience of at least 10,000 with proceeds from the sale of each $10 ticket going directly to the star (which makes for a guaranteed minimum royalty of $100,000.)

Furthermore, XUMANII will build out his personal profile page and populate it with his fans, ensuring a much broader reach for The Darkside, Volume 1. -

Wanna Be On A Hannah Montana Poster?

Wanna be on a Hannah Montana poster? Read on for details on how you can make it happen: Walt Disney Records announces an exciting opportunity to be part of the Hannah Montana Forever soundtrack! By pre-ordering the album before September 3, 2010, the first 10,000 fans can add their photo to the official Hannah Montana Photo Mosaic and get the poster delivered right to them by mail with the official soundtrack.

The photo will also be included in an official music video that will air on Disney Channel. Fans will also instantly get the track "Ordinary Girl" from the Hannah Montana Forever soundtrack out this fall and an additional song when it becomes available before the album release.

Disney Channel's July 11, 2010 season premiere of "Hannah Montana Forever" (8:00 – 8:30 p.m.) was TV's No. 1 telecast for the week in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14, and cable's No. 1 scripted telecast in Total Viewers (5.7 million). This fourth season continues the fun as the audience follows the Stewart family as they move into their new Malibu ranch and Miley enters her senior year of high school. - more on this story

The Black Eyed Peas Make History

The Black Eyed Peas have made history with their single "I Gotta Feeling." The song has become the first digital download ever to pass the 6 million in sales.

"I am so proud to be leading our industry with 6 million digital sales," said will.i.am. "It means so much for the future of the music industry."

"This is an incredible accomplishment for us," said Taboo. "Of all the exciting news that has happened to us over the past year, reaching this 6 million mark with 'I Gotta Feeling' stands out as one of our proudest achievements." "Congratulations to all the people behind the scenes who made this happen, and most of all the fans – they are the best!" added Fergie. - more on this story

New Michael Jackson Album Of Unreleased Songs For Christmas

An yet-untitled collection of unreleased material from Michael Jackson will be released this November. Michael Wright of Gibson.com has the details:

A representative of Jackson's estate told Rolling Stone that Jackson left hard drives full of unheard music, much of it recorded during Jackson's heyday in the 1980s. Jackson's manager Frank DiLeo estimates Jackson left behind more than 100 complete, unreleased songs - some of it stellar: "There are a couple of songs we recorded for the Bad album that we had to cut that are sensational."

Former Sony Music CEO Tommy Mottola said, "Every time that [Jackson] recorded, he over-recorded. He would record anywhere from 20 to 30 songs for each album. Any of them could have been as big a hit as the ones that came out." - more on this story

Lady Gaga Dominates MTV Video Music Awards Nominations

Perhaps MTV should rename the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards the Lady Gaga Awards after Gaga snagged thirteen nominations including "Best Pop Video," "Best Female Video" and "Best Dance Music Video" for her global chart-topping hit "Bad Romance."

Here is the announcement with the full list of nominees: No stranger to breaking records, Gaga can now boast having the most nominations ever in a single VMA as well as being the first female artist nominated for two different videos in the "Video of the Year" category for "Bad Romance" and "Telephone" featuring Beyoncé. Coming off the success of his latest album, Eminem is this year's most nominated male artist, racking up eight nominations including "Best Male Video," and "Video of the Year" for "Not Afraid."

VMA newcomer Ke$ha is up for three Moonmen for "Tik Tok" while up and coming rapper B.o.B has an impressive five nominations including in the "Best Hip-Hop" category for "Airplanes" against "Forever" by Drake. - more on this story

Beyonce's If I Were A Boy Songwriter Announces Just A Guy

BC Jean will release her debut single "Just A Guy" on September 14th on J Records.

As the co-writer for Beyonce's mega hit "If I Were A Boy," BC was the subject of a signing frenzy and quickly entered the studio to record her debut album slated for release early 2011 on J Records.

Inspired by Gwen Stefani and Alanis Morrisette, J Records proclaim that BC is a dynamic young artist who possesses tremendous talent, drive, and passion. - more on this story

Wyclef Jean Announces That He Is Running For President

The worst kept secret in the music (and political) world has been confirmed: Wyclef is making a run for president of his native Haiti. Here is the announcement:

Wyclef Jean, accompanied by his wife, Claudinette, daughter, Angelina, and other close family members, announced this evening that he will make a bid for the presidency of Haiti in the country's upcoming November election. Jean formally shared his intentions on tonight's "Larry King Live" on CNN, ending weeks of speculation that reached a fever pitch with Jean's resignation early yesterday from Yele Haiti, an NGO he co-founded in 2005. Jean will be one of a number of candidates seeking to replace incumbent Rene Preval.

Jean was born in Haiti and despite immigrating to the U.S. at the age of 9, has maintained his Haitian citizenship as well as a tireless commitment to improving conditions in his native country. Considered the most popular Haitian in the world, Jean has leveraged the recognition and access afforded by his successful musical career to attract global attention and assistance to Haiti. In his role as Haiti's goodwill ambassador, Jean traveled the world, forging partnerships and garnering financial and resource commitments from political leaders, corporations, celebrities and individuals. - more on this story

DJ GQ Rushed To The Hospital

On Saturday, August 7, DJ GQ was taken by ambulance from Tequila Ranch at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Hollywood, Florida, to a nearby hospital. He was complaining of chest pains and a rapid heart rate.

He was subsequently diagnosed with PSVT, a heart condition that causes the heart rate to occasionally and unexpectedly speed up, sometimes reaching as much as 200bpms.

Yesterday, Tuesday, August 10, 2010, DJ GQ underwent a procedure to correct this issue. The procedure was administered by a team of top cardiologists and is considered 90% effective and safe. Unfortunately, yesterday was also GQ's birthday and he spent it in a hospital bed, but thankfully he is now at a nearby hospital and expected to make a full recovery. - more on this story

Annie Lennox Goes Universal for Christmas

Sweet deals are made of this: Annie Lennox has signed with Universal Music Group (UMG), for a long-term worldwide recording agreement.. Lennox will release her brand new album, "A Christmas Cornucopia," on November 22nd through Island Records UK and Decca Records in the US and the rest of the world.

The album features Ms. Lennox's unique and personal interpretations of some of her favorite Christmas carols as well as a completely new, and wonderful, original composition entitled, "Universal Child."

"I'm absolutely delighted to be working with Island Records on my upcoming recording," stated Ms. Lennox. "This album is something I've wanted to do for many years. It's a true labour of love, and I feel very fortunate to be in partnership with such a cutting edge team, especially when I'm at a stage in my creativity when I want to diversify, and pursue my passion in my own individual way. I've never been part of a 'mold,' and Island are really supportive and appreciative of where I'm coming from. I want to make timeless music that people will love in many years to come...and I'd like to think that 'A Christmas Cornucopia' is going to be of those recordings." - more on this story

American Idol's Lee DeWyze Sets Album Release Dat

American Idol fans, the news you've been waiting for has arrived: 19 Recordings/RCA Records announce November 16, 2010 as the release date for American Idol Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze's debut album.

The 24-year-old Illinois singer-songwriter impressed millions when he won America's most watched music reality television show this year.

DeWyze has been on the nation-wide American Idols Live Tour the entire summer, writing and recording the music for his debut. "I've been very fortunate to be able to collaborate with some amazing songwriters on new songs over the past 3 months," says Lee. "I can't wait for everyone to hear my debut album." - more on this story

Taylor Swift On Top With Mine

It appears that an early leak hasn't hurt the success of Taylor Swift's brand-new single, "Mine."

The song debuted this week at #1 on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart and at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was rush-released last week to radio and iTunes after an on-line leak, and the chart debuts came after only 4 1/2 days of availability.

"Mine" reached #1 on the iTunes All-genre Singles Chart and #1 on the iTunes Country Singles Chart within 6 hours of its release, and sold in excess of 297,000 downloads in just 4 days. - more on this story

T.I. Makes Secret Comeback

T.I. staged a secret comeback at a corporate show in New York City. Here is the announcement form the organizers, Axe Music: T.I., who took the stage for an intimate secret show performing in front of lucky fans and tastemakers at New York City hot spot Capitale in China Town. Marking T.I.'s highly anticipated return to the stage, the show was filled with surprise appearances from artists B.o.B., Keri Hilson and Swizz Beatz, and T.I. debuted tracks from his soon to be released album, "King Uncaged."

To create the excitement and anticipation of the "One Night Only" experience, exact concert details remained undisclosed and were revealed in stages just before the actual event. T.I. teased his performance on his official fan site (www.trapmuzik.com) in the days leading up to the show, but the official facts – including the venue, date and time – were not revealed until hours before the show on AXE social media platforms (www.facebook.com/axe or www.twitter.com/axe).

"AXE is known for delivering unexpected and memorable experiences that help bring guys and girls together," said Mike Dwyer, AXE marketing director. "The 'One Night Only' concert series delivers in signature style by partnering with some of today's top artists to headline secret, exclusive shows that promise to be unforgettable. -

OMD Return

OMD (aka Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) first new album in 14 years, History of Modern, will be released September 28th.

The US version of History of Modern contains the US only exclusive track, "Save Me," which features Aretha Franklin and is the album's first single.

One of the reasons OMD have called their brand new album – their eleventh – History of Modern is because they are acutely aware of what it is they're doing with this release. On paper, this is the UK synth-pop pioneers' first new material since 1996, but in spirit, History of Modern has more in common with the group's early '80s heyday, when Enola Gay and Souvenir, penned by two teenage Krautrock fans from the Wirral, lit up the charts and set the agenda for a bold new movement in British electronic music.
- more on this story

Jersey Shore Has Big Debut

MTV's "Jersey Shore" season two premiere was the number 1 cable telecast of 2010 with P12-34 with 5.3 million total viewers, a nearly 300% increase over season one premiere.

MTV sent over these bragging rights: o Season Two premiere broke series records with a 5.1 P12-34 rating and 5.3 million total viewers.

o The telecast marked MTV's best season premiere rating in more than seven years (since the Season Two launch of "The Osbournes" on 11/26/2002). - more on this story

Rod Stewart Expands Songbook Again

Rod Stewart is adding a fifth chapter to The Great American Songbook series with the October 19th release of 'Fly Me To The Moon …The Great American Songbook, Volume V.'

Reuniting Rod with his longtime collaborator Richard Perry, Fly Me To The Moon…The Great American Songbook, Volume V was produced by Richard Perry and was co-produced by Rod Stewart and Lauren Wild.

Fly Me To The Moon…The Great American Songbook, Volume V is the next chapter of the Grammy-Award winning Great American Songbook series which has enjoyed unprecedented success as the biggest selling ongoing series of new music recordings in history, with over seventeen million copies worldwide. With an estimated 250 million in album and single sales, Rod Stewart is indisputably one of the most successful musical performers of all time. - more on this story

Cee Lo Green Following Up F**k You With Lady Killer

Elektra will release Cee Lo Green's new solo album "The Lady Killer" on December 7th.

The first single "F**k You" was released last week via Green's official YouTube channel and it has caused a genuine viral commotion, drawing more than 2 million plays in the first five days online.

The clip quickly became the #1 Most Viewed Video in the United Kingdom, beating out the latest uploads from the hugely popular singing competition series, The X Factor. - more on this story

VH1 Storytellers: T.I. Announced

VH1 Storytellers: T.I. is set to premiere on VH1 on Friday, December 10th at 11:00 PM ET/PT. Here is what we were sent over:

T.I, the proclaimed "King of the South," got personal last night during VH1's Storytellers taping saying, "Even when I lose faith in myself there is something in me that speaks through and says I am not finished yet" as he hit the stage of New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom and kept the capacity crowd on their feet the whole night as he blazed through a set of career hits.

Between songs, T.I. opened up with candid stories about his redemption from the life of a drug dealer to the rap superstar he is today. He also entertained questions from the audience on topics ranging from his time in prison to his future aspirations as a musician and actor. - more on this story

Janet Jackson's Number Ones

A&M/Ume have selected eleven of Janet Jackson's 34 number one songs for a new collection which will also include her recent iTunes chart topper, 'Nothing.'

'Janet Jackson – Number Ones - Icon' is set for release on August 31st and the songs span more than 20 years, from 1986's gold "What Have You Done For Me Lately" spun off from her blockbuster breakthrough Control to 2009's "Make Me," a song which Jackson debuted that year in tribute to her brother Michael at the MTV Video Music Awards and which quickly shot to #1 on the Dance chart.

Also heard from Control are the gold hits "Nasty" (#1 R&B/#3 Pop) and "When I Think Of You" (#1 Pop/#1 Dance). 1989's Rhythm Nation 1814 yielded the platinum Pop #1s "Miss You Much" and "Escapade," and gold Dance #1 "Alright." From 1993's janet., Janet Jackson – Number Ones - Icon culls the platinum Pop #1 "That's The Way Love Goes." In 1997, The Velvet Rope included the platinum #1 Pop "Together Again." The title track of 2000's All For You and the album's "Doesn't Really Matter" were two more platinum #1 Pop smash hits. - more on this story

Kelly Clarkson Guests on Jason Aldean's New Album

Jason Aldean had announced the release of his fourth studio album, My Kinda Party, on Nov. 2, 2010, which includes a duet with Kelly Clarkson.

"The album is named My Kinda Party because it's totally representative of what I like and what my fans have come to expect on my records and at the 'party' we throw at our shows," says Aldean. "I think the key is knowing who you are as an artist and taking it to an extreme without ripping anybody else off...it's all about knowing what it is that sets you apart."

Produced by Michael Knox, the essence of MY KINDA PARTY is the solidity of its material. By selling 3.5 million records in the first phase of his career, Aldean commanded the attention of Nashville's songwriters as he put together music for the album. As a result, MY KINDA PARTY is stacked with inviting melodies and intriguing storylines - more on this story

Fantasia To Confirm Suicide Attempt in New Behind The Music Special

Fantasia Barrino will confirm that she tried to take her own life in a brand new special episode of Behind the Music on Vh1. Included in this episode, Fantasia will address the most recent events in her life in an interview that was taped on Saturday, August 21.

People quotes Barrino from the episode as saying, "I didn't have any fight in me. I didn't care about anything. I just wanted out," says Barrino. "I just sat in the closet and look at the mirror and took all the pills in the bottle. I wanted to go to sleep and just be at peace. I knew exactly what I was doing. You can't accidentally take a whole bottle of pills." more

Narrated by Jim Forbes, this "Behind The Music" will give viewers an inside look into the personal and professional life of one of music's greatest vocalists. Along with interviews from Fantasia herself, the episode will feature stories from some of the people who know her best as well as never-before-seen footage -

Elton John and Leon Russell Together Again

Elton John and Leon Russell are teaming up for a new album called The Union which will hit stores on October 19th in the U.S. on Decca (October 25th in the U.K. on Mercury Records).

But fans can get the first taste of the project with today's release of the first single "If It Wasn't For Bad," on iTunes and all digital retailers.

The album marks the first time these iconic artists have worked together since 1970. - more on this story

Dirty Dancing For A Cure

Dirty Dancing songwriter Franke Previte is expanding his new mission to preserve Hollywood history while honoring the memory of his friend Patrick Swayze through the release of the original demo recordings of the soundtrack's most popular songs by embarking on a pilgrimage to the iconic movie's two primary filming sites while helping to boost the landmark destination that recently has fallen on hard times.

During the week between the Tuesday, Sept. 7 release of Dirty Dancing: The Original Demos (Knockout Music) and the first anniversary of Swayze's untimely passing, the co-writer of the 48 million-selling soundtrack's Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning smash "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" and "Hungry Eyes" will be driving from his New Jersey home to the Mountain Lake Conservancy & Hotel in Pembroke, VA to survey the troubled "Kellerman's Resort" filming location with which he has now teamed to aid in its preservation. Previte's trip will extend to Lake Lure, NC for charitable appearances Sept. 17-18 at the first annual Dirty Dancing Festival.

At both stops, Previte will be raising money for the Patrick Swayze Pancreas Cancer Research Fund at Stanford Cancer Center, established by Lisa Niemi Swayze. USA Today, the Associated Press, Billboard, ABC News Radio and Premiere Radio Networks are among the top media whose coverage this summer has anticipated the release of Dirty Dancing: The Original Demos. - more on this story

Sophie B. Hawkins Goes Rock Band

Sophie B. Hawkins has made her Rock Band Network debut with the release of the song "Beautiful Girl" on Rock Band.

"Beautiful Girl" is the first track off of Ms. Hawkins' 2004 album Wilderness. "What a thrill it is for me to hear and see Beautiful Girl on Rock Band Network," says Sophie B. Hawkins. "I am so excited to introduce my music to new fans and to have Beautiful Girl reach new audiences!"

Sophie B. Hawkins' new album Dream Street & Chance will be released later this year. - more on this story

Cali Swag District Tribute Michael Jackson

Cali Swag District pays tribute to the King of Pop. They recently released their second hit single "Where You Are" featuring Michael Jackson's sample "I Wanna Be Where You Are".

In celebration of Michael Jackson's birthday this past Sunday, August 29th, Cali Swag District made a lyric video of "Where You Are".

The video features an kinetic typography style similar to Cee-Lo's recent "Fu*k You" video. The "Where You Are" lyric video amplifies Michael Jackson's voice and energy throughout and especially on those high notes that blends perfectly with the text animation. - check it out here