New Amy Winehouse Album Next Month

An odd fun-fact according to SPIN is that Bryan Adams shot what became the album's cover art in a 2007 session. more on this story

Coldplay Top The U.S. Chart

(popmusiclife) After setting a digital sales record on the way to a UK no 1, and topping the iTunes chart, Coldplay's new "Mylo Xyloto" has debuted at no 1 on the US Billboard 200 album chart.

The Brit rockers sold 447,000 copies of the new record, making it Coldplay's third straight US chart-topper, and the third biggest sales week for an album this year, behind Lady GaGa's "Born This Way" debut (1.1 million) and Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" start (964,000).

"Mylo" also earns the biggest week for a rock effort since U2's "No Line On the Horizon" debuted at No. 1 with 484,000 on the chart dated March 21, 2009. more on this story

Lindsay Lohan Sentenced To 30 Days But May Be Jailed Only An Hour

(TMZ) L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca may have led Lindsay Lohan's judge astray, by making a public pronouncement that there is room for Lindsay in his jail, when in fact there isn't.

You'll recall ... during Lindsay's hearing last month, an angry Judge Stephanie Sautner threw up her hands, bemoaning the futility of sentencing misdemeanor offenders to jail. Sautner said because of new laws and overcrowding, the jails can't house people convicted of misdemeanors.

The next day, Baca appeared on FOX 11's "Good Day L.A," (above) proclaiming there is indeed room in his jail for Lindsay -- and telegraphing to the judge that a jail sentence would be meaningful.

But as TMZ first reported, Judge Sautner's 30-day sentence is -- as a practical matter -- a joke, because the Sheriff will release her almost immediately -- possibly in an hour or 2 -- because of overcrowding. It appears Sautner was unaware of the revolving jail door when she handed down her sentence. more on this story

Rihanna Tops Adele

(popmusiclife) Rihanna has overtaken Adele to take the top spot on the week's Billboard Hot 100.

"We Found Love" ft. Calvin Harris is the first single from Rihanna's forthcoming album, "Talk That Talk," due November 21.

The song bumps Adele's "Someone Like You" from the #1 position after it spent 5 non-consecutive weeks atop the Hot 100 singles chart. more on this story

Justin Bieber Makes Internet History

(popmusiclife) On Monday, Justin Bieber set a new YouTube record, becoming the first person to have over 2 billion official views on the site.

Social media stats site Famecount reports that, to date, Justin has 37,080,001 facebook fans, 13,895,020 twitter followers and 1,049,519 Official YouTube Subscribers.

During an average month, Bieber's YouTube channel receives 93,614,637 views. more on this story

American Idols Haley Reinhart and Casey Abrams Team Up

(Sub) American Idol finalist Haley Reinhart has teamed up with fellow Idol alum Casey Abrams to deliver their version of the Holiday classic "Baby, It's Cold Outside".

The track was produced by busbee and recorded at Conway Studios in Los Angeles. "Baby, It's Cold Outside" will be available at all digital music outlets on November 21st.

Haley, who is currently in the studio writing and recording for her debut album out early next year, jumped at the opportunity to work with Casey again. On Idol, the pair where known for their unique, standout performances and jazzy vocal style. more on this story

Lady Gaga Launches Charity

(popmusiclife) Lady Gaga has announced the launch of the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF), which will support programs and initiatives that deal with all aspects of empowering youth.

"My mother and I have initiated a passion project," Says Gaga. "We call it the Born This Way Foundation. Together, we hope to establish a standard of Bravery and Kindness, as well as a community worldwide that protects and nurtures others in the face of bullying and abandonment."

The non-profit charitable organization will lead youth into a braver new society where each individual is accepted and loved as the person they were born to be. more on this story

Blake Shelton and Kenny Loggins To Get Footloose At CMA Awards

Blake Shelton has invited Kenny Loggins to join him during a performance of the classic hit "Footloose" as the opening song for "The 45th Annual CMA Awards."

"The 45th Annual CMA Awards," hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Previously announced performers for "Country Music's Biggest Night" include Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Thompson Square, Keith Urban, Chris Young, and Zac Brown Band, plus Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter singing their hit collaboration "You and Tequila;" Vince Gill, Paisley, and Urban performing a tribute to Glen Campbell; Rascal Flatts and Natasha Bedingfield singing their current hit duet "Easy;" Lionel Richie performing select duets with Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, and Darius Rucker; and co-hosts Paisley and Underwood in their first live televised-performance of their No. 1 song "Remind Me."

Written by Loggins and Dean Pitchford as the title song for the motion picture of the same name, "Footloose" was a No. 1 smash hit for Loggins for three weeks in 1984. With the remake of the movie currently in theaters, Shelton is dancing up the charts with his version of the song.

Kelly Clarkson Almost Tops The Charts

RCA sent over word that original American Idol Kelly Clarkson's new studio album, Stronger, has debuted at no 2 on the Billboard Top 200 and #2 on the Digital Albums Chart selling over 163,000 units.

All 5 of Kelly's albums have debuted in the Top 3. The first single, "Mr. Know It All" peaked at #4 on the iTunes Singles Chart and is still currently in the Top 10.

Kelly kicked off promotion back in September with appearances on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Over the past few weeks, Kelly performed her single, "Mr. Know It All" on Dancing With The Stars, The Today Show, The View and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. more on this story

Pamela Anderson To Host Frank Sinatra's Birthday Benefit Event

Pamela Anderson is set to host Frank Sinatra birthday celebrations and gala, A Swingin' Affair!, which will benefit the Alzheimer's Association California Southland Chapter, and takes place Sunday, December 11, 2011.

The event series includes three unique celebrations in one day beginning with an exclusive VIP cocktail party at Sinatra's former home. Performances throughout the event include Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece orchestra, singer/pianist Daniel Joseph Baker (America's Got Talent), X Factor finalist Phillip Lomax, jazz artists Matt Dusk and Luca Ellis, and actress/Broadway star Lainie Kazan. The gala features a sumptuous three-course dinner, signature cocktails and a star-studded blue carpet in honor of Ol' Blue Eyes.

"This is not your typical gala," says Ricardo Coronado, co-chairman of the event. "This is a lifestyle experience. They say, 'They don't party like they used to.' Well, we do. We are bringing back the decadence of Frank's lifestyle and putting it into three luxurious parties in one day and night, and if guests party like Frank did, the extravaganza could go into the next morning. This is all about honoring Frank's legacy, style, and swagger and helping a great organization in the process." more on this story

Cee Lo Green and More Added To Soul Train Awards

Some late additions as the 2011 Soul Train Awards get ready to tape on Thursday, November 17 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA.

The audience will be treated to the new additions of dynamic tribute performances from celebrated R&B crooner Freddie Jackson, Cee Lo Green, Common, Chrisette Michelle, Mary Mary, Marsha Ambrosius, Musiq Soulchild, Anthony Hamilton, Tamar Braxton and many more to applaud the achievements of the Legend Award recipients Earth, Wind and Fire and Gladys Knight.

Pre-recorded tribute testimonials by Elton John, Smokey Robinson, Patti Labelle, Will.I.Am, The Roots, Marie Osmond and several others will also be presented in honor of the recipients of the Legend Award. more on this story

Blind Boys of Alabama and William Bell Guest on Ruthie Foster's New Album

Ruthie Foster's will release her new album, Let It Burn, on January 31st which will feature guest appearances by Blind Boys of Alabama, soul legend William Bell, and songs by Adele, Black Keys, Los Lobos, Johnny Cash, The Band, Pete Seeger, Crosby, Stills & Nash and more. Here is the official word:

Those who have followed Ruthie Foster's eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel. And when Grammy Award-winning producer John Chelew suggested she record an album in New Orleans — with support handpicked from the Crescent City's overflowing pool of talent — it was an opportunity for Ruthie to infuse fresh spices into her already rich sonic gumbo.

Ruthie's astonishing voice has taken her on an amazing ride. She came from humble church choir beginnings in rural Texas, followed by a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy Band, and ended up in New York City with a major-label development deal that went sour. After she moved back to Texas to care for her ailing mother, Foster took a break from singing professionally for a couple of years. When she resumed her music career in Austin, she became a regular nominee at the Austin Music Awards, winning Best Folk Artist in 2004-05 and Best Female Vocalist in 2007-08. Broadening her sound by blending blues and soul aspects into her folk roots, Ruthie added a Grammy nomination to her list of achievements (Best Contemporary Blues Album for her last studio release, 2009's The Truth According to Ruthie Foster). And, in a nod to her astounding range, she then won seemingly contradictory Blues Music Association awards for both Best Traditional and Best Contemporary Female Blues Artist in back-to-back years. more on this story