Day in Pop Report for 08/08/2011
(Jam!) Taylor Swift and actress/singer Selena Gomez caught major waves at the Teen Choice awards Sunday, with Swift scooping up six surfboard trophies including one for Ultimate Teen Choice. more(FMQB) Lady Gaga will team with fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier for a one-hour special on The CW this fall. Titled Gaga By Gaultier, the special will air September 12 more (Billboard) The remix to Katy Perry's Hot 100, "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)," hit the 'net earlier than expected. "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" remix, featuring Missy Elliott leaked more Aziatix have released a brand new video for the song "Slippin' Away". You can check it out here (FMQB) Georgia-based production company Done Deal Enterprises is suing Lil Wayne, Universal Music Group, Cash Money Records and Young Money Entertainment for $15 million, claiming that they stole the hit song "BedRock. more (Billboard) Fox's "The X Factor" has altered its grand prize. The winner receives $5 million in cash in addition to a Syco/Sony Music recording contract rather than a deal worth $5 million, judge and show producer Simon Cowell said Friday during a satellite interview. more (FMQB) Nicki Minaj will use her versatile vocal skills as a voice in the upcoming animated movie Ice Age: Continental Drift, which is slated for release in July 2012. Minaj will join a star-studded cast that already boasts Jennifer Lopez, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari, Drake and Queen Latifah more (Billboard) Fans who didn't get enough Justin Bieber in the original concert film are in luck: an extended version (34 more minutes of footage), "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Director's Fan Cut," will be on Target shelves beginning August 13 more Craig David Confirms Slot at Michael Jackson Tribute Concert more (Billboard) Game's upcoming release, "The R.E.D. Album," will be narrated in full by Dr. Dre, who was already featured with Snoop Dogg on Game's "Drug Test" track more
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(TMZ) Big Boi, rapper for the popular group Outkast, was arrested in Miami on Sunday on charges of drug possession ... TMZ has learned. According to Miami-Dade County Corrections Department, Mr. Boi (real name Antwan Patton) was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. The controlled substances were listed as ecstasy pills, MDMA powder and Viagra. Yes, really. more on this story
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(Gibson) According the U.K. tabloid Daily Star, Lady Gaga is looking to play Amy Winehouse in an upcoming biopic. Tributes have poured in from across the globe following Winehouse's death on July 23. Among those grieving the loss of the talented 27-year-old singer is the chart-topping "Poker Face" diva.An anonymous "insider" told the tabloid, "Lady Gaga worshipped Amy and would love nothing more than to transform herself into her idol on the big screen. She'd be spot on performing Amy's songs and has got the right look and bolshy attitude. Gaga's been itching to make the transition from music into movies and sees this as the ideal role to launch her film career. Gaga's management team had been discussing possible film ventures before Amy's untimely death. But there's only ever been one role she wants and that's to play Amy." For her part, Lady Gaga spoke about the loss of her idol: "I am just so devastated and so sad. I really could not speak for 48 hours straight; I was in such shock. She was the most lovely and nice and kind woman." more on this story
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(TMZ) Charlie Sheen hasn't just come to terms with his death on "Two and a Half Men" -- the actor tells TMZ, he'll be CELEBRATING it ... with his very own at-home screening of Charlie Harper's funeral next month.The Warlock tells us, "I will be watching my fake funeral, attended by my fake ex-girlfriends, from my very, very real movie theater, with my very real hotties in tow." As we previously reported, the new season of "Men" kicks of on September 19th with Charlie Harper's requiem -- and every memorable chick Harper ever banged on the show will be attending. Still winning. more on this story
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(Gibson) Adele plans to spend time in Nashville and is keen to record some country-inspired songs. The 23-year-old British singing sensation, on top the global charts with her album 21, wants to record her next album in America.She told U.K. tabloid newspaper The Sun: "I was exposed to a lot of country, rockabilly and bluegrass because I was touring for such a long time. The melodies and to-the-point lyrics I have found in a lot of American styles of music is definitely something I'm going to be pursuing heavily from now on. I want to spend some time in Austin in Texas and Nashville, Tennessee, and learn about it." Adele had previously talked about discovering country music from a bus driver while promoting her first album in the United States. She said: "I feel like a four-year-old in a candy shop who's discovering sweets again. Every day is amazing when it comes to discovering new artists." more on this story
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Kanye West and Jay-Z have announced details about the deluxe version of their joint album "Watch The Throne."The Deluxe CD-version ill be available exclusively at Best Buy locations nationwide from August 12th – August 22nd. The Deluxe album includes four bonus songs from the duo. "It's been an exciting year so far for the music industry with some major releases, and we're particularly excited about partnering with leading artists JAY-Z and Kanye on the launch of their highly anticipated album," said Nate Jarpe, merchant director of music at Best Buy. "With entertainment at our core, we are always looking for new ways to give people more when it comes to the hottest releases. With this exclusive offering, our goal is to make it easy for our customers and true fans to choose Best Buy." more on this story
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Beyonce has announced a four night stand at New York's famed Roseland Ballroom this month. For four special nights, August 14, 16, 18 and 19, Beyonce will perform her new songs to a standing room only audience. Described by music critics as her most accomplished work yet, genre busting, bold and vibrant, "4" is a platform for the star to stretch her musical tastes and showcase her voice. more on this story
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(TMZ) The Parents Television Council is blasting "Good Morning America" for airing Nicki Minaj's nip slip on live TV last week ... saying the whole thing COULD have been prevented with a 5-second delay. TMZ spoke with Tim Winter, president of the PTC, who tells us, "For the umpteenth time in recent memory a morning news show has included inappropriate content for children and families." He adds, "Instead of asking for forgiveness, they need to stop apologizing and implement the five second delay that so many Americans have been calling for." As we previously reported, Minaj's left breast popped out of her top during a performance on "GMA" this morning -- and her exposed nipple was broadcasted to the entire East Coast audience. more on this story
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(TMZ) Let's hope Fantasia Barrino listed "cash" on her new baby registry, because she might need it -- TMZ has learned she's on the receiving end of a new $25,000 lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, filed last month, the former "American Idol" champ -- who announced earlier this week she is expecting baby #2 -- is being sued by a collection company on behalf of U.S. Bank for allegedly owing them money. The lawsuit doesn't explain why, and neither side would go into details, but the suit is asking for $25,057.02 plus 10% interest per year dating back to May 2009. Fantasia is no stranger to money troubles -- she nearly lost her home to foreclosure in January 2009, before making the payments at the last minute. more on this story
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(TMZ) He was Jennifer Lopez' first husband ... her first divorce -- and now, nearly 15 years later, he's a few signatures away from becoming J.Lo's first ex to whip it out for Playgirl magazine.A rep for the adult rag tells TMZ, it's true ... Ojani Noa and Playgirl are currently hammering out a deal for J.Lo's first ex to appear in the magazine -- but ONLY if he agrees to go full-frontal. And as long as Playgirl ponies up, that shouldn't be a problem -- Ojani tells us, "If the money is right, especially for full nude, then I would be flattered to pose for Playgirl." We're told the deal should be finalized within the next couple of weeks. Your move Diddy, Ben Affleck, and Marc Anthony. more on this story
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