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(Yahoo) Sweet dreams are made of this for Annie Lennox, honored by Queen Elizabeth II in the monarch's New Year list of awards. She was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE, for her work with charities fighting AIDS and poverty in Africa. more

Lady Gaga The Biggest Seller of 2010

(Gibson) In 2010, Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster sold more copies – 5.8 million – than any other album in the world, according to German website MediaTraffic.de's United World Chart.

The chart takes into account the weekly charts from January 16, 2010 through January 8, 2011, so there is still a week left for additional sales to alter final figures.

U.S. acts dominated the best-selling list in 2010. Hot on Gaga's trail was Eminem, who moved 5.7 million copies of his comeback album Recovery. Next in line was Justin Bieber with 5.6 million copies of My World, Lady Antebellum with 3.6 million copies of Need You Now, and Taylor Swift with 3.5 million copies of Speak Now. more on this story

Black Eyed Peas Billionaire New Year's Eve Gig

(Gibson) Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, best known as the owner of U.K soccer giants, Chelsea FC, is having the Black Eyed Peas play at his private party, says the New York Post.

The Post says the Russian mogul is planning on spending millions on food and drink for guests. Fergie may want to avoid too much of Roman's food. She just lost the pounds she packed on for a role in the movie Nine. She told Now magazine, "I actually gained 17 lb. It was easy to put it on, it was fun and I loved it! I ate fried foods, everything, I just didn't work out at all. I didn't care, I didn't even think about it."

The downside of course, was getting the weight off. "When I started working out again it was a big deal and it took me a while mentally to get back into that routine," she said. "So now I have a trainer which is great and keeps me motivated."

Anniversary of Hank Williams Death

(Gibson) It wasn't until the early morning of New Year's Day, 1953, that anyone realized that country music great Hank Williams was dead. Williams' driver Charles Carr was taking Hank Sr. from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Canton, Ohio, for a New Year's Day concert. Carr knew that the singer hadn't moved for hours in the back seat of the car but did not realize that the country icon was dead.

Williams, after all, was sickly and had long-term drinking and drug abuse problems. It wasn't unusual for him to be found passed out. But when Carr finally checked on Williams in Oak Hill, West Virginia, the singer was cold, blue and stiff. He was dead, at the age of just 29.

Official documents, naturally enough, state that Williams died on January 1, 1953, but the exact time of his death (and where he actually passed away) has been shrouded in mystery for years. more on this story

Day in Pop 2010 Rewind: Top Stories From November

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

Lady Gaga Afraid of Unknown Singer's Challenge?

The Lady Gaga challenge has been stepped up a notch with this: Alisa Apps challenged Lady Gaga to a sing-off with a $1 million cash prize. Lady Gaga's camp has yet to respond. This past weekend Alisa Apps appeared on Weekend Sunrise – Australia's top morning show.

"Weird, overrated and fake - over the last few months Lady Gaga has been called a lot of things," remarked Sam, the host of Weekend Sunrise, as she introduced Alisa Apps. In discussing the reactions of Lady Gaga's fans, Alisa suggested "Frankly I think they're scared."

Asked if she felt Lady Gaga had become too wound up in creating this image and if she was forgetting about the music, Alisa Apps likened Lady Gaga's many costume changes to Barbie and her many different outfits. In closing, Alisa used the example of a banana to illustrate her point about real versus fake - more on this story

Cirque du Michael Jackson Tour

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour is a production that will combine Michael Jackson's music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil.

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour will begin in Montreal in October 2011 and travel to select North American cities in the first leg, including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. Additional cities and dates will be announced.

A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael's creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson's artistry before the eyes of the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael's creative genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations. - more on this story

Glee Cast Mash Rolling Stones and Bon Jovi Plus The Supremes and En Vogue

New directions rocks on an episode of Glee on Fox called "Never Been Kissed". Music from the episode is now available on iTunes.

Here is the synopsis and song listing: After Finn and Sam find and unconventional way of controlling their urges, a few glee club members pick up on the strategy and start using it too. But when Coach Bieste gets wind of what they are up to, the glee club has some explaining to do in the all-new "Never Been Kissed" episode of GLEE.

Never Been Kissed Track-list: "One Love (People Get Ready" (Bob Marley) Puck & Artie * "Teenage Dream" (Katy Perry) Dalton Academy Club * "Start Me Up/Livin' On A Prayer" (Rolling Stones/Bon Jovi) New Directions * "Stop! In The Name Of Love/ Free Your Mind" (The Supremes/En Vogue) New Directions -

Tim McGraw Releases New Song

Tim McGraw released a new digital single, "Felt Good On My Lips," which is one of two bonus tracks that will be included on theupcoming double-CD collection, Number One Hits, which features 22 of McGraw's chart-topping singles.

The song jumps to 14* this week on both the Billboard and Mediabase Country charts, and is the newest single within the Top 20 on both charts.

After six short weeks at country radio, 100% of the format's reporting stations are playing "Felt Good On My Lips," which was written by Brett Warren, Brad Warren, Brett Beavers and Jim Beavers. - more on this story

Aretha Franklin Released From Hospital

We received the following announcement: Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin was released from Sinai Grace Hospital on Saturday, October 30th following a brief stay.

The Grammy Award-winning songstress was admitted to the hospital at the recommendation of her doctors.

Franklin is resting comfortably at home, but is anxious to get back on the road to perform for her countless fans around the world. Ms. Franklin added, "I would like to thank my friends, fans and supporters for all the beautiful flowers and their many well wishes." -

Adele Going Soph

Adele will release her sophomore album, 21, in North America on February 22 via Columbia Records/XL.

21, is the follow up to Adele's debut album 19 (both named after her age at the time the songs were written).

Adele's debut received two Grammy Awards in 2009 (Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance) as well as a BRIT Award in 2008 (Critics Choice). - more on this story

Song Allegedly Stolen By The Black Eyed Peas Posted Online

(Miller Canfield) The song "Take a Dive," which is the subject of Texas songwriter, Bryan Pringle's, recently filed copyright infringement lawsuit against the Black Eyed Peas over their hit single, "I Gotta Feeling," was released today on YouTube.

According to the Complaint, "Take a Dive" was never published by Pringle, but was submitted to Defendants in the case, UMG Recordings, Interscope Records and EMI regularly from 1999 to 2006, in hopes that they would either sign Pringle as an artist to their labels or sell the song to another artist.

"If you listen to the two songs they are nearly identical," said Pringle's lawyer, Dean Dickie of Miller Canfield. Pringle's co-counsel, Ira Gould of Gould Law Group, added, "If you superimpose the Black Eyed Peas' lyrics to 'I Gotta Feeling' over Pringle's song, 'Take a Dive,' it is indistinguishable from 'I Gotta Feeling.' - more on this story

America's Got Talent's Michael Grimm Plans Album Release

Epic Records plan an early 2011 new album release from Michael Grimm, the season five winner of America's Got Talent.

Winning with a record number of votes, Grimm was awarded $1 million as well as the headline spot on the first ever national "America's Got Talent" live tour. He is currently touring with fellow AGT cast mates in major cities throughout the US.

While touring, Grimm is working on a new album which will feature both original music written by Grimm as well as some classic covers. He will stay true to his Americana meets blue-eyed soul sound, creating carefully crafted rock songs with a mature soulful delivery. Adding to the excitement of Grimm's win and a new album on the way, he has also been confirmed to perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Airing on NBC Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, Grimm will be performing famed soul-tinged love song "Try A Little Tenderness." - more on this story

Jackson 5's Jackie Jackson Releases First Song Since 1989

Jackson 5 star and Michael Jackson's older brother Jackie released a new single, "We Know What's Going On," on iTunes.

The single is Jackson's first solo release since the 1989 release of his album, Be The One. Jackson co-wrote and produced the track with British Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, Steve DuBerry.

The dance tune features Jackson's soulful voice over up-tempo beats with lyrics encouraging unity and the end of hatred. Furthering this notion, the song features an excerpt from a speech Jackson's late brother, Michael, gave in 2002, in which he says: "Together we can change the world, / Together we can help to stop racism. / Together we can help to stop prejudice. / We can help the world live without fear." - more on this story

Ke$ha Debuts on Top

Ke$ha's new single "We R Who We R" debuted at no 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as taking the top spot on the Nielsen SoundScan Digital Songs Chart in both the U.S. and Canada.

Ke$ha is the first female artist to have a single debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 since Britney Spears did with "3" in 2009 and the first artist since Eminem's debut with "Not Afraid" back in May.

Only 17 songs have debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 to date and Ke$ha joins the ranks of other superstars such as Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood, Britney Spears and Whitney Houston who share the honor. This marks Ke$ha's 5th Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 single in a row. - more on this story

Pussycat Dolls' Scherzinger Remakes Tina Turner's 007 Theme

Pussycat Dolls and Dancing with the Stars champ Nicole Scherzinger has a new rendition of Tina Turner's original "GoldenEye" theme song which will be featured in the GoldenEye 007 video game.

The song is featured in the game's opening credits sequence and has become synonymous with the classic Bond adventure.

Developed exclusively for Wii and DS and based on the GoldenEye film, GoldenEye 007 gives players the chance to use the lethal, gritty style of Daniel Craig's James Bond to outwit, outmaneuver and overtake an arms syndicate that threatens the world in an innovative, modern take on the legendary GoldenEye movie. - more on this story

Jay-Z Collections Announced

Jay-Z: The Hits Collection, Volume One is set to hit stores November 22nd on Roc Nation/Def Jam Recordings.

HITS COLLECTION, VOLUME ONE will be available in three separate packages: The Standard Edition, with the essential 14 tracks and a 12-page booklet in a digipak.

The Deluxe Edition slim-line jewel-box, with the essential 14 track CD plus a second disc of five impossible-to-find rarities, and an expanded 36-page booklet, with a debossed white linen cover - more on this story

Taylor Swift's Speak Now Sells Over A Million Copies

(Gibson) Taylor Swift's new album, Speak Now, debuted at no. 1 on the U.S. album chart with more than a million copies sold.

BBC News reports that the country star now becomes only the 16th person to sell more than a million albums in a week in the Nielsen SoundScan era that started in 1991.

The last artist to sell more than a million copies in one week was rapper Lil Wayne with Tha Carter III in 2008. - - more on this story

Kanye West, Eminem, The-Dream and Christina Aguilera Guest on T.I.'s New Album

Grand Hustle/Atlantic have announced the release of T.I.'s new album "No Mercy."

The rapper's first new collection since 2008's "Paper Trail" arrives in stores and at all online retailers on December 7th.

"No Mercy," T.I.'s seventh studio album, sees guest appearances from Kanye West, Eminem, The-Dream, and Christina Aguilera with production from top producers including, Dr. Luke ("Magic," "Right Round"), Danja ("My Love," "Knock You Down") and Jim Jonsin ("Whatever You Like," "Lollipop".) - more on this story

Plan B's Top Selling Album of 2010 in The UK Coming To America

Atlantic Records are bringing the UK's top selling album of 2010 across the Atlantic next year when they release Plan B's The Defamation of Strickland Banks in the U.S. in March 2011.

Here is the background the label sent over: Plan B (Benjamin Paul "Ben" Drew) was influenced highly by his love of classic Motown and his appreciation for Eminem, coming into his own, rapping and singing in his own accent.

His album, The Defamation of Strickland Banks, debuted at the top of the UK album charts at #1 and hasn't left the TOP 10 since its release in April. It has since been certified triple platinum and features the #1 UK radio hit "She Said." - more on this story

New Michael Jackson Album Release Just In Time For Christmas

We received Huge news for Michael Jackson fans. Epic will release, Michael, an album of newly completed recordings from Michael Jackson on December 14th. Here are the details we received:

Today an exclusive teaser for the project will appear on www.michaeljackson.com; on Monday, November 8th the world premiere of "Breaking News," a full track from the album, will stream on the site for one week only.

The creative process never stopped for the King of Pop who was always planning for his next album; unbeknownst to many fans around the world Michael Jackson was writing and recording songs continuously everywhere from a friend's home in New Jersey to studios in Las Vegas and Los Angeles with a small group of handpicked collaborators. - more on this story

Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum and More for Anna Wilson Album

Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Connie Smith, Kenny Rogers and Larry Carlton are among guests stars in Anna Wilson's forthcoming album. Here is the official word:

Countrypolitan Duets is the brainchild of Nashville based jazz singer Anna Wilson. This revolutionary new album, which is scheduled for release February 1, 2011, also marks the premier album to be released under an new joint venture between Music World Music and Transfer Records.

Countrypolitan Duets creates a magical union of country, jazz and pop by effortlessly blending the genres to form a fresh but timeless new sound that pays homage to Nashville's musical roots. To quote noted music historian Robert Oermann: "Top vocalist Anna Wilson has made the first album that fully marries jazz to country music. She is not just shaking hands with two Nashville traditions. She is embracing them both. Brilliantly." - more on this story

New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys Team Up

A one off duet between the 80s boyband New Kids On The Block and their 90s counterpart Backstreet Boys has spawned a full tour.

Live Nation sent over this info: NKOTB and BSB shocked and delighted fans when they took the stage together for a medley at the sold out NKOTB Radio City Music Hall show. The unprecedented performance wowed the audience and excited fans across the country. The collaboration also ignited rumors that swirled for months. And now, as announced exclusively on Ryan Seacrest's radio show, NKOTB and BSB are making it official.

The public will get their first sneak peak of what's to come on November 21, 2010 as all nine men perform LIVE at the American Music Awards in their first joint televised appearance. - more on this story

Justin Bieber Acoustic Album Release Announced

He's been teasing his tweeny-bopper fans via twits and now Island makes it official: Justin Bieber will release an acoustic album, My Worlds Acoustic, on Black Friday, November 26th.

My Worlds Acoustic will be available exclusively through Walmart and features brand new acoustic versions of the singles from My World and My World 2.0, along with a new single entitled "Pray."

The final track listing for My Worlds Acoustic is as follows: 1. One Time 2. Baby 3. One Less Lonely Girl 4. Down To Earth 5. U Smile 6. Stuck in the Moment 7. Favorite Girl (Live) 8. That Should Be Me 9. Never Say Never featuring Jaden Smith 10. Pray - more on this story

Christina Perri Debuts On Top

Christina Perri released her live debut EP The Ocean Way Sessions to a no 1 debut on iTunes Pop Album Charts

In doing so Perri surpasses a number of established artists including Rihanna, LCD Soundsystem, Bruno Mars, and one Katy Perry.

Her debut single "Jar of Hearts" is in the Top 20 at Hot AC right now with major airplay in KLLC/San Francisco, WPLJ/New York, KHMX/Houston, WBMX/Boston and WSTR/Atlanta. - more on this story

Glee: The Music Continues

Sony sent over word that Glee: The Music, Volume 4, the next official release in the Glee music catalog, will be released on November 30.

Glee: The Music, Volume 4 features 18 brand new songs from season two, including songs from special guests Gwyneth Paltrow and newcomer Darren Criss.

Glee: The Music, Volume 4 features Glee performances as "Billionaire," "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" and "Empire State of Mind," which had the single highest first day sales for any Glee track released to date - more on this story

Ke$ha To Get $leazy

Ke$ha has announced her first North American headlining tour, aptly dubbed the "Get $leazy" tour.

The tour kicks off in Portland on February 15th and wraps in Los Angeles on May 6th.

She is touring in support of the release of Cannibal, companion to her debut album Animal on November 22nd. - more on this story