Day in Pop Report for 05/12/2011
The Day in Pop Digest for 5/12/11: (AP) Hugh Grant has been weighing a big move: replacing the fired Charlie Sheen on CBS' "Two and a Half Men." A person familiar with the situation said Wednesday the British film actor was in negotiations to join the sitcom as its new leading man. moreBeyonce's upcoming fourth solo album will be called '4,' a title she says was inspired by her fans. more (BBC) George Michael is to return to live performance with a 47-date tour of Europe that will see him accompanied by a symphony orchestra more Check out Destinee and Paris' new YouTube video featuring their acoustic version of Fleetwood Mac's hit "Landslide". The teen duo have been appearing weekly on American Idol as backup singers for this season's contestants. They are currently working in the studio with producers such as Polow Da Don and RedOne on their debut album. Watch the video here (Billboard) Mos Def has finalized a deal for a multi-episode arc on the sixth season of "Dexter," according to sources. more (FMQB) American Idol alumni Kimberly Locke has formed her own entertainment company, I Am Entertainment, and will be be partnering with industry veterans Bob Catania and Jimmy Fay, of Right Way Music Group, to promote the release of her next radio single more (Jam!) Love? J.Lo wasn't feeling any of it on the Canadian album charts this week. Neither were the Beastie Boys, whose long-awaited studio album also received a lukewarm reception from music buyers. more Meanwhile stateside: The Beastie Boys made their triumphant return to the sales chart this week with the long-awaited Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, which sold 128,000 copies in its opening frame, according to Nielsen SoundScan. As for J.Lo find out here (Billboard) Lil Wayne will be the first hip-hop artist to tape an episode of MTV's "Unplugged" in a decade when he takes the stage Thursday (May 12) in Los Angeles. more (BBC) The King's Speech is the big winner at this year's National Movie Awards, winning three prizes. more (FMQB) "Don't Wanna Go Home" is the lead single from Jason Derόlo's upcoming album, Future History, and the singer is already working on the video with director Rich Lee. He says the clip will be one big dance party. more (Billboard) Outkast rapper Big Boi tells Billboard.com that he and his 16-year-old daughter, Jordan, have formed Purple Kids, a new record label that will launch in the coming weeks more (Billboard) According to fan site BreathetheHeavy.com, Britney Spears' third "Femme Fatale" single will reportedly be the funky track "I Wanna Go." more (FMQB) Gucci Mane, who is currently in jail for misdemeanor battery charges, will be released by the end of June. more
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(TMZ) Judge Stephanie Sautner gave actress Lindsay Lohan 120 days in jail -- that's the sentence for her probation violation ... so Lindsay won't do additional time for the theft. And TMZ has learned the Sheriff's Department will probably let LiLo do her time at home with an electronic monitoring device -- and she'll only have to stay there for 14 days. Lohan just released a statement saying, "I am glad to be able to put this past me and move on with my life and my career. I support the judge's decision and hold myself accountable for being in this situation." Lohan added, "I have already started my community service at the Downtown Women's Center and thank everyone there for their warm welcome." She concluded, "I hope to be able to fulfill my obligation without any press attention. I think the media spotlight should be on issues such as homelessness and domestic violence instead of on me." more on this story
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Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert will air live from Nashville on tonight, May 12 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on CMT and will be simulcast on CMT.com. All money raised will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts. Here is the latest on the lineup:live, commercial-free, 90-minute concert special features performances by Hank Williams, Jr., Alabama, Alan Jackson, Gretchen Wilson, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins and more to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the recent devastating storms, flooding and tornadoes. Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert will highlight a number of regions affected by recent storm, tornado and flooding damage including Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Ala.; Natchez and Vicksburg, Miss.; Vidalia, La.; Memphis, Dyersburg and Tiptonville, Tenn.; and Raleigh, N.C. to name a few. In addition to performances, the special will include additional calls to action from Big Kenny, Carrie Underwood, Courteney Cox, Ellen Degeneres, University of Alabama Coach Nick Saban, Nicole Kidman, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, and others. HLN will re-air the telecast Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 p.m., ET.
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(TMZ) Tom Sizemore's girlfriend went missing over a month ago -- and TMZ has learned, the actor was recently questioned in connection with the case.Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, there is an active investigation into the disappearance of 25-year-old Megan Wren -- who had been living with Sizemore for six months prior to her disappearance on March 31st. Law enforcement sources confirm ... Tom was questioned recently and has "been very cooperative" -- but they wouldn't comment on whether he was considered a suspect. According to law enforcement, multiple witnesses claim Megan was last seen with Sizemore. more on this story
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Billy Ray Cyrus has announced a June 28 release date for his new album I'm American on Buena Vista Records.Cyrus' collection of songs dedicated to the spirit of being American features special guest appearances by Amy Grant and country artists (also veterans) Jamey Johnson, Craig Morgan and Darryl Worley. Cyrus' single, "Runway Lights," will be shipped to Country radio later this month, and will be the theme song to his upcoming TLC "Surprise Homecoming" series that debuts on May 30, in which the artist will greet troops coming home from the war. more on this story
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Randy Travis will celebrate 25 years of chart-topping hits with the exclusive world launch of his latest CD Anniversary Celebration on HSN on May 27th. The country star will perform LIVE on HSN and hsn.com during a special one-hour primetime show at 9 p.m. (EDT) as part of HSN's first-ever 24-hour Americana Event featuring unique American-themed experiences, brands and products. HSN customers will have the opportunity to be first to order a special 2-disc bundle ($14.95) that includes Randy's new Anniversary Celebration release and his best-selling Top Ten greatest-hits CD. more on this story
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Motown/Ume will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On with the release of a Super Deluxe Edition, on May 31, 2011. This new Super Deluxe Edition includes two CDs and one vinyl LP, 14 unreleased tracks, copious rarities, all complemented by an oversized booklet with two essays and rare photos from the original cover shoot. Inside as well is a reproduction of the album graphics, which showcased, for the first time at Motown, the song's lyricsand identified the musicians. Leading off this lovingly produced, double-gatefold 12x12 package is a newly remastered version of the original album, which delivers a deeper, warmer sound than in previous reissues. more on this story
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(TMZ) Apparently, Prince had no idea Whitney Houston had been blacklisted from his concerts ... and now, The Purple One wants everyone to know "she's always welcome 4 all of eternity."TMZ had confirmed the ban with several sources connected to Prince's tour -- but Wednesday, Prince's manager released a statement welcoming Houston to come back whenever she wants ... insisting the singer enjoys having Houston in his audience. One extremely connected source tells us, "Someone could have taken it upon themselves to say Whitney was banned ... but it did not come from Prince." more on this story
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(AEG) Rod Stewart confirmed his long-rumored return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for his first 18 concerts of his two-year Las Vegas residency, kicking off on August 24, 2011. Rod Stewart: The Hits. will be a concert celebration featuring a set list of the rock and R&B favorites which have defined Stewart's unparalleled five-decade-long career. The spectacular, state-of-the-art production, presented by AEG Live, will be a culmination of Stewart's seminal hits like "Maggie May," "You Wear it Well," "Hot Legs," "You're in My Heart," and "Some Guys Have All the Luck" mixed with a few surprise rarities and sizzling covers. more on this story
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Family Force 5's show this Friday, May 13th at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin will be webcast live by The Rave Live, but it won't be free.Family Force 5 will be playing brand new tracks from their upcoming late summer CD release as well as fan favorites from their previous releases "Dance or Die" and "Business Up Front/Party In The Back". The live concert webcast is scheduled to begin at 9pm CT (10pm ET / 7pm PT) on Friday, May 13th. The webcast is available as a live pay-per-view; $2.99 in advance, or $3.99 on the day of the show. more on this story
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After a three-year hiatus, DJ / songwriting / production duo Gabriel & Dresden have officially announced a reunion. To celebrate the reunion Gabriel & Dresden will embark on a massive world tour through the fall months. Fans can expect sets filled with new interpretations of the classics and samplings of brand new original tracks and remixes. On December 31, 2010, one of the most revered American dance music production teams reunited after a three year absence and reignited the magic that made them true legends in the international dance community. The fan and media response to Gabriel & Dresden's New Year's Eve show at The Hollywood Palladium was overwhelming, inspiring the duo to take things further and make it official
the boys are back and a full reunion world tour is confirmed! more on this story
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(TMZ) The LAPD has opened an investigation into the horrifying attack in front of a Hollywood nightclub Wednesday morning ... in an effort to identify the man who K.O.'d an unassuming clubgoer. TMZ captured the incident on tape outside the Roxbury nightclub -- when an unknown man took a running start and delivered a ferocious punch to the head of a man who had just walked out of the club. The victim -- said to be in his 30s -- instantly crumbled to the ground and laid unconscious for ten minutes before an ambulance arrived to the scene. more on this story
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(TMZ) TMZ has learned the MAIN reason The Situation's father decided to launch his expletive-filled campaign against his son on the Internet yesterday ... and it all comes down to medical insurance.One of Frank Sorrentino's business associates tells TMZ, Frank had asked Sitch for some help making his monthly medical insurance payments recently -- and the "Jersey Shore" star flat out refused. According to sources, The Situation not only said no -- but told his dad to "move to Florida and go on welfare." more on this story
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(TMZ) Charlie Sheen and his ex-wife Denise Richards went to battle at an L.A. lawyer's office this week over a custody agreement regarding their kids ... and TMZ has learned the Warlock did NOT emerge victorious.Sources connected to the negotiation say Charlie wants his daughters Sam and Lola for weekends ... but Denise has had deep concerns about the welfare of the children and under current circumstances, she does not want Charlie to have the kids. When the two faced off -- we're told there were "neutral third parties in the room" who agreed with Denise that Charlie should not have the kids. more on this story
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(TMZ) A new lawsuit obtained by TMZ alleges "An A-list celebrity of substantial fame internationally" knowingly exposed a sex partner to the herpes virus. But here's the rub -- the suit doesn't name the celeb.According to the suit, the plaintiff -- who also is not named -- met the celebrity in Las Vegas April 1. The suit claims the celeb -- a male who is worth in excess of $100 million -- "entered into a nefarious plot designed to lure Plaintiff into his luxurious hotel room to serve his prurient desires." According to the lawsuit, filed by attorney Keith Davidson, it didn't end well, because the plaintiff contracted herpes. The suit claims the celeb knew all along he had herpes and lied to the plaintiff in order to satisfy his desires. more on this story
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