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Michael Jackson Duet With Akon Coming Next Week

More big news from the Michael Jackson camp as we end the week, his fans have something big to look forward to next week: The first official single from the forthcoming Michael Jackson album MICHAEL will be released globally on Monday, November 15th at 12:01am EST. The song entitled "Hold My Hand" will be unveiled on www.michaeljackson.com and for sale digitally thereafter.

"Hold My Hand", a duet with Akon, is a song they recorded in 2007. A handwritten note from Michael belonging to his Estate indicated his desire that "Hold My Hand" be the first single on his next project. However, in its unfinished state, the song leaked out in 2008. Akon recently completed the new and final production of "Hold My Hand."

Akon comments, "The world was not ready to hear 'Hold My Hand' when it leaked a couple years ago. We were devastated about it. But its time has definitely come; now in its final state, it has become an incredible, beautiful, anthemic song. I'm so proud to have had the chance to work with Michael, one of my all time idols." - more on this story

I Am T-Pain App Getting Beat Packs

The "I Am T-Pain" iPhone app is releasing new original producer beat packs on the app starting with none other than T-Pain himself.

Week 2 starts today featuring beats from Nappy Boy producer Young Fyre and other hot producers in the future.

Young Fyre produced T-Pain's new single "Rap Song" feat. Rick Ross and many of the tracks on T-Pain's forthcoming album rEVOLVEr.. - more on this story

Mariah Carey, Miranda Cosgrove, Annie Lennox for Christmas in Washington

Mariah Carey, Miranda Cosgrove, Annie Lennox, Maxwell and Matthew Morrison will join host Ellen DeGeneres on TNT's Christmas In Washington.

This year's spectacular holiday presentation will premiere Friday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). "Christmas In Washington is a holiday treasure that brings together some of today's best musical artists for a wonderful celebration of the season," said Michael Wright, executive vice president/head of programming for TNT, TBS and TCM. "We're especially excited to welcome host Ellen DeGeneres to the festivities. It's certain to be a night to remember."

Christmas In Washington is a holiday musical celebration benefiting the Children's National Medical Center. The show will be taped at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Sunday, Dec. 12. - more on this story

Glee Christmas Album Coming Next Week

Gleeks will be able to deck the halls next week when Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album is released on Tuesday November 16, 2010.

The Glee cast sprinkle a little Christmas cheer with their dazzling renditions of such holiday classics as "We Need A Little Christmas," "O Holy Night," "Jingle Bells" and a very special Dr. Seuss inspired "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" featuring Grammy Award winner k.d. lang (see full track listing below).

This special Glee Christmas episode airs Tuesday, December 7, at 8:00 pm et/pt on FOX. - more on this story

Kid Rock, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Carlos Santana To Play The AMAs

Kid Rock, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Carlos Santana (with Gavin Rossdale) will all perform at the 2010 "American" Music Awards.

They join previously announced acts including the Backstreet Boys & New Kids On The Block, Rihanna, Diddy-Dirty Money, Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Christina Aguilera, Bon Jovi, P!nk and Usher.

There will be additional announcements including this year's presenters. The show will broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, November 21st (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC. -

Kylie Minogue Added To Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Kylie Minogue has been added to the lineup for the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

On Parade day, Kylie will perform a song from her latest album Aphrodite on the brand new Homewood Suites by Hilton On The Roll Again float.

Previously announced stars joining the festivities this year include India Arie, Big Time Rush, Betty Buckley, Ann Hampton Callaway, the casts of Broadway's American Idiot, Elf, Memphis, Million Dollar Quartet, the Big Apple Circus, the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, Miranda Cosgrove, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Gloriana, Michael Grimm, Arlo Guthrie, Keri Hilson, Eric Hutchinson, Juanes, Victoria Justice, Gladys Knight, Mannheim Steamroller, Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih, Power Rangers Samurai, Joan and Melissa Rivers, Crystal Shawanda, Jessica Simpson, and Kanye West. - more on this story

Hit Songwriter and Producer Sean Garrett Launching Solo Career

Sean "The Pen" Garrett is a launching a solo career with a new deal with Columbia Records.

Dubbed "The Pen" by Jay-Z, Garrett is now focused on his own performing career as well as taking his songwriting and producing to a whole new international level.

Grammy-nominated Garrett has crafted singles for Jay-Z, Britney Spears, Santana, Mary J. Blige and Gwen Stefani, earning this hit-maker an astonishing seventeen #1's including Beyoncé's "Check on It", Chris Brown's "Run It", Ciara's "Goodies", Fergie's "London Bridge", Mario's "Break Up", Nelly's "Grillz" and Usher's "Yeah!" which Billboard named the #2 record of the decade. - more on this story

Caitlin Rose Sets Album Release and Announces Dates With Justin Townes Earle

Caitlin Rose will release her full-length debut, Own Side Now, on March 15, 2011 via Theory 8 Records.

Rose co-produced the record with Mark Nevers (Lambchop, Will Oldham & Andrew Bird) & Skylar Wilson (Justin Townes Earle).

Own Side Now was released in Europe in August to rave reviews. The 23-year-old Rose has spent the most of time since the release touring in Europe. She'll do thirteen dates with Justin Townes Earle later this year and will have a full US tour around the release of the record. - more on this story

Honor Society Launch Free Download Series

Honor Society have launched a new weekly FREE download series called The Honor System.

Every Thursday the end of the year Honor Society will release a new song available for FREE download via their website . There will be a variety of songs available including re-imagined versions of some previously released songs, along with the debut of brand new material. Each song will be available exclusively for seven days.

"We wanted to give back to our fans but at the same time create something special that rewarded people for finding the music early. With the seven day window it allows those who know to get it and still leaves the possibility of us releasing it as part of a future commercial release." says lead singer Mike Bruno. - more on this story

Cyndi Lauper Taps The Ferocious Few For US Tour

Cyndi Lauper has invited The Ferocious Few to open her US tour, beginning at the end of this month.

The Ferocious Few first gained attention from busking on the streets of their native San Francisco, which led to them getting signed to SF's Birdman Records.

Continuing to play night after night on the West Coast, they have gathered quite a following and will play their own Midwest and East Coast dates this winter, in between the Cyndi Lauper tour dates. - more on this story

Hart Ramsey Delivers Charge It to My Heart

Hart Ramsey has released his debut album Charge It to My Heart through N-Coded Music.

The album is co-produced by bassist Sean Michael Ray (Maxwell, John Waite, Alex Bugnon, Dionne Farris) and features Eric Essix, Phil Davis, Kelley O'Neal, and Rick Watford.

Charge It to My Heart is a Contemporary Jazz offering that blends unconventional harmonies and beautiful melodies making for a memorable musical journey reminiscent of greats such as Kirk Whalum and Jonathan Butler. - more on this story

Bruno Mars TV Blitz Continues

Bruno Mars will be on NBC's TODAY on Monday, November 22nd to perform on their outdoor plaza stage.

He has also booked a performance on the 2010 Soul Train Awards, set to air on both Centric and BET on Sunday, November 28th (check local listings).

On December 1st, Bruno will take the stage for The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! - which will be broadcasted on CBS from 10pm – 11pm ET/PT. - more on this story

Maniac Announce U.S. Live Debut

(Submitted) Maniac's co-frontmen Shawn Harris, formerly of Oakland based band the Matches, and Jake Grigg of Australian band Something with Numbers, return from a year recording and performing in Sydney, to Harris' hometown for a US debut headlining set at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall on November 27th.

The singers eagerly bring their Sydney-lauded live show to the States. This will be Harris' first hometown appearance since the Matches' sold-out headlining show at the Fillmore in September 2009.

Live, Maniac consists of five members- including Harris' sister Vanessa on keyboard and vocals- and exudes a convivial energy that Sydney crowds have been quick to adopt. - more on this story