This Week's Top 10

Here are the top 10 stories from this week's Day in Pop and the top Day in Pop digest stories

Justin Bieber, Kanye West and Raekwon Song Online- Dancing With the Stars Cast- Idol Terrorist- Justin Bieber Mystery Illness- Nicki Minaj Denies Drake- more

A look back at this week's top Day in Pop digest stories: AbsolutePunk reports that the remix of Justin Bieber's "Runaway Love" featuring Kanye West and Raekwon hit the internet today. more. Punk? Absolutely not.

ASB has this follow up news: Hours after Justin Bieber's "Runaway Love" remix was leaked, Kanye West who provides additional verses posted the revamped track on his official blog here. Beside featuring Kanye, the reworked song also has Raekwon contributing rap lines. more

(NME) Kanye West tells fans via Twitter that he is working on a collaborative five-track album with Jay-Z called 'Watch The Throne'. Two tracks are already reportedly done. more

Eminem plans to release "No Love" featuring Lil Wayne as his next single. more

(Yahoo) The owner of an RV dealership sued by Taylor Lautner over a customized vehicle challenged the "Twilight" star Monday to use his muscles instead of his lawyers to resolve the case. more

(Yahoo) Paris Hilton had an explanation for police: The rolling papers, $1,300 in cash and several credit cards were hers, but not the purse they were in. And definitely not the bag of white powder that fell out of it. more. Strange that she keeps getting popped with "other people's" drugs.

(Yahoo) Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee" movie trilogy, said Tuesday he cannot afford to pay even 10 percent of the 38 million Australian dollars the Australian Tax Office says he owes in back taxes. more

(Yahoo) Organizers of a Los Angeles rave that ended with the death of a 15-year-old girl are suing the city for canceling a concert it organized with electronic music artist Tiesto. more

(Yahoo) "The Brady Bunch" matriarch Florence Henderson, retired Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, Michael Bolton, "Jersey Shore" co-star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Bristol Palin, comedian-actress Margaret Cho, former Los Angeles Lakers forward Rick Fox, "Dirty Dancing" actress Jennifer Grey, "Baywatch" actor David Hasselhoff, Disney Channel star Kyle Massey, singer-actress Brandy Norwood and "The Hills" co-star Audrina Patridge are the 12 celebrities who will cha-cha-cha on the 11th season of "Dancing with the Stars." more

(Yahoo) Author J.K. Rowling has given $15.4 million to set up a clinic to treat and research multiple sclerosis, the disease that killed her mother. more

(ASB) Icelandic singer Bjork and Italian composer Ennio Morricone accepted the 2010 Polar Music Prize in Sweden on Monday, August 30. King Carl XVI Gustaf honored the pair at a lavish ceremony. more

(Jam!) Justin Bieber has been forced to postpone a concert Sunday night due to a mystery illness. A statement on the Fair's website reads: "Due to an illness and under doctor's orders, Justin Bieber has been forced to re-schedule his Sunday, Aug. 29 concert at the New York State Fair to Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 7 pm." more. Ok conspiracy buffs. Jackson Browne also cancelled a New York state appearance "Due to illness and under doctor's orders". Coincidence? We'll wait for someone to start a blog and somehow link these two together.

(CHARTattack) According to an article in the Toronto Star, Khuram Sher, 26, who was one of three suspects arrested early Thursday morning in an RCMP investigation into the attempt to form an Ottawa-based terror cell, tried out during the Montreal auditions for season six of Canadian Idol in 2008. more He apparently terrorized viewers and the judges with an Advil Latrine song and moon walked.

(Jam!) A representative for Nicki Minaj has been forced to deny rumours the rapper has secretly wed Drake after the pair joked about their "marriage" on Twitter.com more

(Billboard) AMC's "Mad Men" took home its third straight Emmy for top drama, while newcomer and critical favorite "Modern Family" grabbed its first win for comedy series. more

(FMQB) Jason Mraz says he has two albums' worth of material for the follow-up to 2008's We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things, which featured his smash hit single "I'm Yours." Mraz tells Billboard, "I've got two very different-sounding albums. If I cut all of the material in half, I've got something that's fresh for the summer, ready for people to dance to, and I've got something else that's a little different, a little more lush and tender. more

(ASB) It seems that Beyonce Knowles is ready to get back to work after taking a break for a while following the completion of her lengthy I Am...Tour. The wife of Hip-Hop Cash King Jay-Z will be hitting the studio with Ne-Yo. more

(ASB) David Archuleta and Jonas Brothers were some of the musical guests at Arthur Ashe Kids Day. Introduced as "one of the most gifted performers on the planet," the 2008 runner-up of "American Idol" performed his new single "Something 'Bout Love", while the Jonas boys rocked "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" soundtrack. more

(Yahoo) Forget all those girls he loved before... Julio Iglesias has married Dutch model Miranda Rijnsburger, his partner for the past 20 years. more

(ASB) Rihanna's not-yet-titled studio album reportedly has got a release date. According to Evous, the follow-up to 2009 "Rated R" is going to be made available for purchase on November 2 and will have brighter moods. more

(ASB) Paris Hilton has thanked her fans for their support following her arrest on suspicion of possessing cocaine on Friday, August 27. The hotel heiress was taken into custody in Las Vegas after a car she was traveling in was pulled over and cops found a suspicious-looking white powder in her purse. The substance was tested and proven to be cocaine, according to reports. more

(ASB) Nicki Minaj and will.i.am hook up in a newly-revealed track called "Check It Out". Sampling The Buggles' 1979 song "Video Killed the Radio Star", it reportedly will be included in Young Money's upcoming mixtape and might be listed in her debut album "Pink Friday" as well. more

(Yahoo) Wanna know who won Emmy Awards on Sunday night? Go here

(ASB) People have been lining up to hook up with Lady GaGa, and Scissor Sisters are one of the lucky acts who will hit the studio with the 24-year-old pop/dance singer. The group's lead singer Jake Shears talked to GaGa about a possible duet when they met at Sir Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball earlier this year. more
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Rap Song From T-Pain and Rick Ross

Nappy Boy's PR peeps sent over word that T-Pain has teamed up with Rick Ross on his new single "Rap Song" from his forthcoming "RevolveR" album.

The track was premiered live last month @ Summer Jam Canada in Ontario and now he has added Rick Ross.

This is a classic mid tempo T-Pain jam (produced by Nappy Boy Entertainment's own "Young Fyre") focused on Teddy Penderazdoun's interesting choice of soundtrack for sexytime. - check it out here

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

Trace Adkins Double Hits Album Announced

Trace Adkins fans mark your calendars for October 12th. That's the date a new double hits album is set to be released by Capitol Nashville/EMI:

Trace Adkins' biggest Country chart hits and fan favorites have been gathered for a new career-spanning 2CD and digital collection, The Definitive Greatest Hits: Til The Last Shot's Fired.

The Definitive Greatest Hits: Til The Last Shot's Fired features 28 tracks spanning Adkins' 15-year career, including his three #1 Billboard Country chart hits, "You're Gonna Miss This," "(This Ain't No) Thinkin' Thing," and "Ladies Love Country Boys," plus Top 10s including "I Left Something Turned On At Home," "The Rest Of Mine," "I'm Tryin'," "Then They Do," "Hot Mama," "Songs About Me," and "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk." - more on this story

Jena Malone Stars in New Harper Simon Video

Jena Malone (Into the Wild, Pride & Prejudice, Donny Darko) stars in "Berkeley Girl," the new video from Harper Simon.

The clip was directed by Benjamin Kutsko from LA-based film collective/production company The Masses (Devendra Banhart, Passion Pit, Beach House, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros) and features a cameo by singer/songwriter Henry Wolfe.

Shot on 8 mm film in the hills of Echo Park, LA's new bohemian hub, and drenched in golden light, the video recalls the romantic quality of the great films of the 1970s – a perfect fit for Harper's classic sounding folk-rock love song written to a friend. Says Kutsko, "I was really excited to explore Echo Park as a character in this video, as well as the delicate balance that exists between two people whose relationship has moved from lovers to friends. Those are both 'places' where I have found some of my closest loves in this life! Shooting on film was important to me; the second the song begins, it is clear that Harper's voice doesn't live in a digital world." - watch the video here

Hello Tomorrow for Dave Koz

The first fruits of Dave Koz's new deal with Concord Records will be heard on October 12th. That's the date the famed label plans to release Koz's new album Hello Tomorrow.

Earlier this month, Koz debuted the lead single, "Put The Top Down," on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" as he sat in with Rickey Minor and The Tonight Show Band. The track, which features guitar great Lee Ritenour, just went to radio and is available now at all digital retailers.

"I'm excited to be with a new record label, Concord Records, after nearly 20 years," says Dave. "It's been a big change for me personally, and the more people I talk to, the more I realize that there are millions of people with a similar story. Circumstances have led them to take a step in a different direction or reinvent themselves in some way. Many of us are at the beginning of a new era, and I've found it's liberating to embrace change." - more on this story

Lynyrd Skynyrd, WAR, David Archuleta, Enrique Iglesias, Barry Manilow Telethon

Lynyrd Skynyrd, WAR, David Archuleta, Enrique Iglesias, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, OneRepublic, The Grascals, The Roys, and Barry Manilow are all set to perform during this year's Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon during Labor Day weekend.

MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis will be headlining the star-studded television program that's expected to be watched by some 40 million Americans, thanks to the "Love Network" of more than 170 television and cable stations broadcasting the show Sept. 5 and 6. Millions more worldwide will see the show live via the Internet at www.mda.org, courtesy of RealNetworks.

Lewis will be assisted by a cadre of extraordinary Telethon co-hosts including Alison Sweeney (host of NBC's "Biggest Loser" and "Days of our Lives" star); Nancy O'Dell, Emmy-winning entertainment personality, author and entrepreneur; independent producer, and Emmy-winning entertainment journalist Jann Carl. - 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. Sophie is currently on tour performing new releases as well as past hits with upcoming shows in Phoenix, AZ on October 7th, in Austin, TX on October 8th, and in Tucson, AZ on October 9th. - See a video of the song running in the game

Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kandi Burruss Song Preview

Former Xscape star turned Real Housewives of Atlanta Kandi Burruss has debuted her new single "Leave You" on Essence.com.

Kandi had this to say about the record: "Working on this album, I knew I wanted to get back in the studio with Jazze Pha, a long-term friend and great producer. He and the two co-writers of the song are very talented people who I feel really understand me as an artist.

"I went into the session wanting to record a real R&B song that took you back to my Xscape days. We were known for songs that felt good, had a great groove to them, and displayed strong vocals and hard hitting production. 'Leave You' -- in my opinion -- is my 2010 version of that. - more on this story

V V Brown Fall Tour

V V Brown will follow up her summer touring with Maroon 5, Kris Allen, and Owl City with a headlining tour this fall.

V V has exploded onto the music scene this year with career-making performances on Ellen, Rachel Ray, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and most recently, a spectacular performance of her current single 'Shark In The Water' on The Late Show with David Letterman.

Her debut album Travelling Like the Light has been reaching mass appeal in America due to the breakout hit of the lead single "Shark in the Water." The single has broken into the Top 20 on the Hot AC charts and has become an online phenomenon with hundreds of fans covering the song. - more on this story

A Charity Record Against Abuse

(PR) The "A Charity Record" compilation is the first annual benefit album by Damitow Records that featured are new and rare tracks donated by Be Black, Sammy Paul, Laurie McClain, Undiscovered Country, Vanessa Pellon, Morgen La Civita & more amazing artists.

The inaugural "A Charity Record" is for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), where all profits will be donated.

The compilation showcases up & coming, global, distinctive stars of the future. Artists who in their own right are also Activists. From Rock to Country to R&B, this is music and a cause for everyone. Artists will tour from September through December to support "A Charity Record" & RAINN. Featured is the cover art from American Fine Artist John Frazee. - more on this story

The Hours Announce Digital Release

(ILG) On October 5 Adeline Records will release The Hours' first full-length US album, It's Not How You Start, It's How You Finish, to all digital outlets, with a deluxe edition exclusive to iTunes.

The album sees The Hours put their own twist on Brit-pop with songs fueled by soaring choruses and powerful ballads. Produced and mixed by the band and renowned producer Flood (U2, Depeche Mode), the album features the band's iconic "Ali In The Jungle" – heard in Nike's 2010 Winter Olympic TV / web campaign "The Human Chain" and two new songs, "1000 Years" and "Born To Be".

The Hours, one of the most dynamic and provocative rock ensembles on the London music scene today, got their start when singer-songwriter-guitarist Antony Genn (whose BritPop credentials include stints with Pulp and Elastica), and multi-instrumentalist Martin Slattery (whose resume includes playing with Shaun Ryder's Black Grape) formed The Mescaleros with then-former Clash-frontman Joe Strummer in 1999. The Mescaleros performed their first gig in Genn's hometown of Sheffield in June 1999 and Antony (who'd been all of 8 when London Calling first hit the record store racks) co-wrote and co-produced Rock Art and the X Ray Style, the highly-acclaimed album that marked Strummer's long-awaited return to music. - more on this story

Broadway's Lauren Pritchard Sets Debut Album Release

Lauren Pritchard is going from Broadway to the record store. Universal Republic will release her debut album, Wasted in Jackson, on October 26th.

Pritchard, who starred in the original Broadway production of Spring Awakening, recorded the album with producer/Ivor Novello-winning songwriter Eg White (Duffy, Adele) in London, where early reviews have been phenomenal.

While currently based in London, Pritchard's debut is clearly informed by her Southern upbringing - from the raspy, R&B-meet-gospel swagger of "Not the Drinking," the album's lead single, to the soulful title track, "Wasted in Jackson." - more on this story

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