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Katy Perry's appearance on Sesame Street where she sang a child-friendly version of her song Hot 'N Cold with Elmo has been scrapped after parents branded the singer's cleavage-baring dress too sexy for kids' TV after the clip appeared on YouTube. Wanna see it? Go here. (ASB) Lady GaGa's new album "Born This Way" is going to have "a lot of hit records that will piss people off." She told RWD magazine, "Everyone tells me I'm arrogant but my music's the only thing I've got, so you'll have to let me be confident about one thing. I suppose that's what you can expect from the album." more In other Gaga news, The famous red-meat dress she wore to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards is to be turned into beef jerky and preserved for history, according to the designer who created the costume. more (ASB) Allison Iraheta is not the only "American Idol" alumnus who slammed Jive Records this week as fellow "Idol" singer Crystal Bowersox has also aired her label frustration. While Iraheta hit back at her former label in a live concert, Bowersox took it to her Twitter to share her feeling. Bowersox tweeted, "Just frustrated with the politics of the industry. not just jive just disappointing how the industry has changed. every1s hands are tied." But she later took it back. more (Yahoo) Eddie Fisher, whose huge fame as a pop singer was overshadowed by scandals ending his marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor, has died. He was 82. more (ASB) Mark Ronson is stepping behind the counter of a legendary London music store to serve customers as he releases his new album next week. "Record Collection", the star's third disc, hits shelves on Monday, September 27 and Ronson is determined to meet the fans who buy the album. more (Yahoo) Kate Beckinsale is returning to the world of vampires and werewolves, closing a deal to reprise her role as vampire heroine Selene in the fourth installment of the "Underworld" movie series after skipping the third one last year. more (ASB) John Legend and The Roots turned heads on the streets of New York on Thursday night, September 23 when they marched through the city playing instruments on their way to their concert at Terminal 5. more (ASB) Maroon 5 star Adam Levine is to hand a lucky fan the keys to his beloved Harley Davidson motorcycle if the band's new album "Hands All Over" debuts at the top of the U.S. charts. The singer will offer up the bike on the band's website if the record hits number one. more (Yahoo) The History cable channel is spinning off a personality from its reality hit "Pawn Stars." The network will on October 25 premiere "Rusty Nuts," in which restoration expert Rick Dale brings trashed treasures back to life. more (ASB) Nicki Minaj is taking legal action against promoters who allegedly "scammed" her fans with a fake concert in Michigan. The "Your Love" hitmaker was shocked when a devotee sent her a message on Twitter.com with a picture of a huge crowd queuing to see her perform a show at Michigan State University (MSU). more (Yahoo) A publicist confirms that Cheyenne Kimball of the country group Gloriana is engaged. more
(ASB) In addition to preparing a new album "Loud", Rihanna has also recorded a holiday tune to celebrate this year's Christmas. Crafted for upcoming "NOW Christmas Vol. 4", the new song is called "A Child Is Born" and can now be previewed on Amazon. more (Jam!) Justin Bieber has fuelled rumors he is dating singer Jasmine Villegas after they were photographed cuddling in the back seat of a car. more In the age of YouTube there is no better way to shoot down rumors. Just ask Miley Cyrus. Billboard reports that the pop singer posted a YouTube video to address recent rumors: Cyrus informs her fans that she is not engaged (and doesn't plan to be any time soon), and that still lives with her family, not her boyfriend. The biggest rumor Cyrus put to bed was her alleged cell phone usage while driving. Check it out here (Jam!) Aretha Franklin's son Eddie has been admitted to hospital for emergency surgery after he was savagely beaten at a gas station in the U.S more (Yahoo) A retired New York City firefighter yearning to meet Madonna has been accused of scrawling messages of adoration on the sidewalk outside her apartment building and possessing a 7 1/2-inch ice pick. more Jam! further reports: An overzealous Madonna fan has been arrested outside her New York home for the second time in four days after he was found carrying two pocket knives as he professed his love for the superstar. more (Yahoo) Paris Hilton canceled her Asia tour and returned home when she was denied entry at Tokyo's airport Wednesday following a drug violation in the U.S. — running afoul of strict Japanese laws that have tripped up celebrities from Paul McCartney to Diego Maradona. more (ASB) Electronic dance music duo Groove Armada are planning to retire from live performances after their upcoming U.K. tour. A statement from the duo reads, "We've crossed and re-crossed the world with this band and crew. There's no other team like it. With their help, GA live became the sound of legendary nights from Mount Fuji to Moscow. more (Billboard) Taylor Swift has unveiled the track listing for her third album "Speak Now," which hits stores Oct. 25 more (FMQB) Katy Perry cameos on Selena Gomez's new record, A Year Without Rain. The actress/singer told MTV News, "Katy Perry gave me a song called 'Rock God.' It's one of my favorite songs ever." more
(Jam!) Wyclef Jean said Tuesday he was abandoning his attempt to run in Haiti's November presidential election, one month after his candidacy was formally rejected by Haitian authorities. more (Yahoo) Joaquin Phoenix returned to David Letterman's "Late Show" on Wednesday to apologize for his wacky appearance last year that turned out to be an elaborate piece of performance art. more (Jam!) Britney Spears' version of I Love Rock 'n' Roll has been named the worst cover version of all time. more. It sucked but Sealion's butchering of AC/DC was far worse. (ASB) Gucci Mane's brand new track "Haterade" from his soon-to-be-released studio album "The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted" has emerged. It features Pharrell Williams and Nicki Minaj. more (Yahoo) Australia's original TV crocodile hunter Malcolm Douglas, whose hit Outback documentaries foreshadowed late global star Steve Irwin, has died in a car crash, reports said on Thursday. more (Yahoo) The Titanic hit an iceberg in 1912 because of a basic steering error, and only sank as fast as it did because an official persuaded the captain to continue sailing, an author said in an interview published on Wednesday. more (MTV) R&B singer Lyfe Jennings is heading to jail for three years, according to reports. The artist was due to perform in Seattle on Tuesday, but the show was abruptly canceled before Jennings was sentenced to three and a half years in Atlanta on Wednesday more
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We were sent this announcement and just had to pass it on: AEBN, the world's leading provider of adult video-on-demand entertainment, said today it will give Lady Gaga a year's worth of free movies in response to the flamboyant singer's congratulations on the quality of North Carolina's adult stores.Lady Gaga told a concert audience in Charlotte over the weekend that she was so impressed by a "fabulous" XXX store she had visited earlier in the day, that it inspired a new song for her next album. Her comments on the sex shop have already become a YouTube sensation, and the NC-based company wants the singer to take the best of adult entertainment with her wherever she goes. "We think she'll enjoy being able to take over 100,000 titles – straight, gay and everything in-between -- on the road with her," said Suzann Knudsen, director of communications for AEBN. "Since she was so impressed by a sex shop here, we can't wait to show her what North Carolina's online entertainment options have in store for her."
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Susan Boyle is back for an encore. SYCO/Columbia Records will release the "Britain's Got Talent" star's new album, The Gift, on November 9th.Susan Boyle's The Gift premieres ten new performances from the former "Britain's Got Talent" contestant whose debut album, I Dreamed A Dream, sold more than 9 million copies worldwide since its release in November 2009. Like its predecessor, The Gift is produced by Steve Mac. The first full-length collection since the release of her 9 times platinum record-breaking debut, The Gift offers a seasonal repertoire of inspirational and secular songs united in theme and the breathtaking vocal artistry of Susan Boyle.
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Trey Songz new album "Passion, Pain & Pleasure," has debuted at no. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.With sales exceeding 240,000, the album – which features the hit singles, "Bottoms Up (feat. Nicki Minaj)" and "Can't Be Friends" – sits atop of the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart. The first week sales of "Passion, Pain & Pleasure" more than doubled those of his 2009 effort, "READY," making this Songz' career-best debut to date.
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Disney is releasing Hannah Montana Forever, the fourth season soundtrack for the Miley Cyrus show, on October 19th.The album features Miley Cyrus collaborating with Iyaz, Sheryl Crow and Billy Ray Cyrus. The Hannah Montana Forever soundtrack will have its broadcast debut on Radio Disney's Planet Premiere feature with host Ernie D on Sunday, October 17 (7:00 p.m., ET/ 4:00 p.m., PT) with a rebroadcast on Monday, October 18 (12:00 p.m., ET/ 9:00 a.m., PT).
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This coming Monday, Drake and the cast of the film, "The Social Network" (Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake) will help MTV kick off their new show "The Seven". Here is the official scoop:MTV today announced the launch of The Seven, a daily, half-hour, live studio based show that counts down the seven must-know pop culture-driven stories of the day, along with live interviews and performances. Hosted by former Chicago radio personality Kevin Manno and former "Mets Weekly" host Julie Alexandria, the show will be presented live in front of a studio audience in New York's entertainment hub, Times Square. The show will debut on September 27th at 5pm ET/PT with hip hop sensation, Drake, and the cast of the film, "The Social Network" (Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield & Justin Timberlake), slated as the show's first live in-studio guests.
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Cee Lo Green has moved up the release of his new solo album, "The Lady Killer." The effort was originally set for release on December 7th but will now hit stores on November 9th.The album includes the blockbuster first single, "F**k You" and Green will herald the album's release with a New York City solo concert, slated for October 7th at the world famous Irving Plaza. Released last month via Green's official YouTube channel, "F**k You" caused an instant viral commotion, drawing more than 2 million plays in its first five days online.
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Bruno Mars will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live alongside host Jane Lynch from Glee on October 9th.Mars claims the #1 position on this week's Billboard Hot 100 with his hit single "Just The Way You Are." Simultaneously, the single soars to the top of the UK midweek chart and is poised to hit #1. Additionally, he has the fastest growing single of any artists on the European airplay charts. His debut album, "Doo–Wops & Hooligans," arrives in stores and at all online retailers on October 5th.
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Random House imprint Spiegel & Grau have set a November 16th release date for Jay-Z's Decoded. Here is the pitch:Unique in every sense, Decoded is a narrative journey through the lyrics and life of one of the most prolific artists of our time. Featuring an image of Andy Warhol's Rorschach on the cover, the beautifully designed, fully-illustrated book decodes 36 songs from JAY-Z's extensive catalog. By telling the stories behind some of Jay-Z's most famous and provocative lyrics, Decoded offers an intimate, first-hand account of an artist, his work, and the culture that so powerfully shaped him. In addition to the hardcover release, Random House will publish Decoded as an eBook, as well as an interactive iPhone/iPad application that will include exclusive video and customizable content that will allow users to delve into a deeper Decoded experience.
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(Concerts For The Coast) Free tickets to the Concerts For The Coast series of beachside performances from Bon Jovi and Brad Paisley in Gulf Shores, Ala. will be available online through Frontgate tickets this Friday.Bon Jovi will perform on Friday, October 15th and country music star Brad Paisley will perform on Sunday, October 17th. These two shows are the latest installments in the Concerts For The Coast event series striving to bring attention and economic relief to the Alabama gulf coast region. A limited number of tickets to these free events will be available online through Frontgate Tickets (www.frontgatetickets.com) on Friday, September 24th, at 10 am CT / 11 am ET at
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(EMI/Sony/Universal) NOW That's What I Call Music!, will release two new titles on CD and for digital download purchase on October 12: NOW That's What I Call Club Hits, Vol. 2 and NOW That's What I Call Christmas! Vol. 4.NOW That's What I Call Club Hits, Vol. 2 features 16 club remixes of top hits from top artists including Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, Flo Rida featuring David Guetta, Taio Cruz, David Guetta & Chris Willis featuring Fergie & LMFAO, Usher featuring will.i.am, Jason Derulo, La Roux, The Black Eyed Peas, Ke$ha, Adam Lambert, Christina Aguilera, Cascada, Kylie Minogue, Sky Ferreira, and Phoenix. NOW That's What I Call Christmas! Vol. 4 features 36 festive holiday tracks, among them 18 standards and originals from many of music's top stars, including Rihanna, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Toby Keith, Darius Rucker, Brian McKnight (featuring Vince Gill), Kelly Rowland, Sean Kingston, Lady Gaga featuring Space Cowboy, Britney Spears, Michael Buble, Diana Krall, and Maroon 5, as well as 18 evergreen favorites by legendary artists, including Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams, Dean Martin, Burl Ives, Bobby Helms, The Temptations, The Beach Boys, Alvin And The Chipmunks, Bing Crosby and David Bowie, James Taylor, Sting, Celtic Woman, Norah Jones, Band Aid, and Mannheim Steamroller.
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Barry Manilow announces a series of first ever Florida symphony concerts backed by The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra of Punta Gorda, Florida in January of 2011.Beginning on January 20th, and stretching across five major Florida cities, Manilow will bring his greatest hits to the Sunshine State. "I am thrilled to share the stage with such an impressive collection of musicians and bring some of my greatest hits to Florida fans for this exclusive series," says Manilow.
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Cher will end her three year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Saturday, February 5, 2011.Cher will have performed approximately 200 shows during the course of her three years at The Colosseum which began on May 6, 2008. The extraordinary production, aptly titled Cher, is a high-energy, concert-style show that features the artist's record-breaking hits, including "If I Could Turn Back Time" and "Believe". With her infamous rock-and-roll attitude and theatrical affinity, the show treats guests to an intimate look back through Cher's iconic career, with vintage footage of rarely-seen "Sonny and Cher" clips and a marvelous stage that alters its scenery for every song and mood.
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