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Swift won the Horizon Award (now New Artist of the Year) in 2007 and was named Entertainer of the Year for the first time in 2009. more on this story

Justin Bieber Under The Mistletoe Debuts On Top

(popmusiclife) Justin Bieber debuts at no 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with his holiday effort, "Under The Mistletoe."

Billboard reports Bieber led the way this week with sales of 210,000 copies of the new release.

Justin's third #1 album is also the first Christmas set by a male artist to debut in top spot in the 55-year history of the chart and just the eighth holiday album to hit No. 1. Susan Boyle's 2010 album, "The Gift," is the only other Christmas effort to open atop the list. more on this story

T.I. Reality Series Premieres Next Month

VH1 sent over word that T.I.'s new reality series "T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle," will be premiering on December 5, 2011 at 9PM ET.

Here are the details: Viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the most private moments of the Grammy-winning artist as he is reunited with his wife, Tameka (a.k.a Tiny), and his children following a 12 month prison sentence that was completed several months ago.

The new series follows the "King of the South" at his most vulnerable, as T.I. re-acclimates back into his life as a father, husband, son, musician, apparel magnate, businessman, actor and best-selling author (Power & Beauty). more on this story

Adele To Hold Free Theatric Event Across The World

Adele fans in 26 cities around the world will be able to watch the star's forthcoming DVD "Live At The Royal Albert Hall" on the big screen for free.

These events are free for Adele's fans and tickets can be applied for now at Adele's website www.adele.tv. On Adele's site, fans will find a specific page containing full information for all the global screenings and will be able to click on to the venue closest to them for their ticket, date and timing information.

"Live At The Royal Albert Hall" will be available on DVD and Blu-Ray on Tuesday, November 29th and features the full 90 minute performance, plus behind the scenes footage shot throughout that day. The package also contains an exclusive live CD of the entire show. This is the first time fans will be able to hear all of Adele's hits and best loved songs on one CD plus her stunning covers of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" and The Steeldrivers' "If It Hadn't Been For Love." more on this story

Michael Jackson's Estate Slam NBC Over Dr Murrary Movie

(TMZ) TMZ has obtained a blistering letter sent to NBC and MSNBC execs from the co-executors of Michael Jackson's estate, attacking the networks' ethics for giving Conrad Murray a platform in an upcoming documentary.

In the letter John Branca and John McClain grouse that Murray has no qualms about "smearing the reputation of his 'friend,'" even though he refused to testify under penalty of perjury in his trial.

In the letter, the co-executors doubt that Murray got paid only $1 for his participation in the doc. In fact, people connected with the documentary hedged when TMZ asked about Murray's payment.

And the co-executors say, the networks are using "moral loopholes" -- claiming it was shot before Murray was convicted -- "in order to boost ratings at a struggling cable network." more on this story

Zsa Zsa Gabor Rushed To The Hospital

(TMZ) Zsa Zsa Gabor was rushed to the hospital, TMZ has learned -- after blood began to spill out of the feeding tube in her stomach.

Her husband Prince Frederic von Anhalt tells TMZ, he called 911 approximately 20 minutes ago, as soon as he noticed the bleeding.

It's been less than a month since 94-year-old Zsa Zsa was last hospitalized ... for the same reason. more on this story

Rihanna Still On Top

(popmusiclife) Rihanna's "We Found Love" remains atop the Billboard Hot 100 for a second week.

The lead track from her new album, "Talk That Talk," out November 21, hit #1 last week by bumping Adele's "Someone Like You" out of the top position on the key US singles chart.

As reported last week, when "Found" became her 11th #1, Rihanna became just the seventh artist in the chart's 53-year history to tally at least 11 toppers, joining the Beatles (20), Mariah Carey (18), Michael Jackson (13), Madonna (12), the Supremes (12) and Whitney Houston (11). more on this story

12 Days of Gaga Kicks Off

(popmusiclife) Barneys New York has announced the beginning of the '12 Days of Gaga,' the official countdown to the November 21 opening of Gaga's Workshop at its flagship store in New York City.

Gaga's Workshop will include holiday windows, a dedicated Gaga interactive website, and limited-edition, exclusive products created in collaboration with Lady Gaga.

Taking over the entire 5th floor of the Madison Avenue Men's store, The Workshop will be divided into elaborate structural shops, such as a jewelry shop created out of an oversized Lady Gaga-turned-spider, and a boudoir in the shape of a giant wig. more on this story

Jackson Brothers To Take Part In Michael Jackson Fan Fest

Michael Jackson's brothers, Marlon, Jackie and Tito Jackson are all set to take part in the first ever Estate-authorized Michael Jackson Fan Fest. Here is the official word:

The three brothers will be at Fan Fest on Sunday, December 4, beginning at noon for an exclusive Q & A session for fans at the exhibition.

Scheduled for December 3-14 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Michael Jackson Fan Fest is designed to transport guests through the life of the mega-star, showcasing never before seen personal items and career memorabilia. more on this story

Lady Gaga Gets Remixed By Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

UK-based producer Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs posted his official remix of Lady Gaga's track "Marry The Night."

The remix is set to be released on Lady Gaga's forthcoming Marry The Night single package.

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs just wrapped up a North American tour following his busy week at CMJ. Check out the remix here.

Heavy D Was 344 Pounds At The Time Of His Death

(TMZ) Heavy D weighed 344 pounds at the time of his death this week ... law enforcement tells TMZ.

Officials recorded Heavy's height and weight as part of their investigation into his sudden and unexpected passing. We're told the rapper measured in at 6'4".

Heavy famously lost 135 pounds back in 2003 -- but insisted the decision to drop the weight was in an effort to get acting roles ... and wasn't health related.

TMZ broke the story ... Heavy D died after collapsing outside of his Beverly Hills condo. more on this story

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Remix EP Coming Next Week

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have set a November 15 release date for their forthcoming remix EP, My Love Is Easy: Remixes Pt. 2.

Featuring remixes by Memory Tapes, Tiger & Woods, Pictureplane and more, My Love Is Easy: Remixes Pt. 2 includes original tracks from their acclaimed debut LP, It's A Corporate World.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. spent most of the year of the road, completing a phenomenal second headlining tour including a sold-out NYC show, a summer festival circuit through Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and Philadelphia's Popped! Festival, and a set of recent European performances. more on this story

Keenan Teams Up With The Oak Ridge Boys

(Webster) Teen star Keenan is going country and Grand Ole Opry members The Oak Ridge Boys are along for the ride.

In the catchy video for The Oak Ridge Boys, "What'cha Gonna Do" Keenan and the country stars lip synch, live at the Grand Ole Opry.

The video for "What'cha Gonna Do"can be viewed on Keenan's YouTube channel here.

This is 16-year old Keenan's first country music collaboration of any kind, and with The Oak Ridge Boys beside him, he's making his country music debut with one of the genre's most venerable acts.

Kick Start Tristen's Christmas

(BHM) Tristen will be releasing the Decks The Halls 7" just in time for the holidays.

Fans can help fund the production of the 7" by pledging to Tristen's "Decks The Halls Kickstarter," where they can gain access to additional options such as hand made journals, signed limited edition prints, a knitted scarf made by Tristen, and even a private concert from Tristen for friends and family in their own home. Visit the Kickstarter page at the link here

This December Tristen will tour the east coast with Justin Townes Earle, playing a few newly announced headlining gigs in between. See below for updated tour dates including stops in Brooklyn, Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Charlottesville. more on this story

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Arrives

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and the new social gaming network Call of Duty Elite have both been officially launched. Here is the official word with all of the details:

Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 kicked off its worldwide invasion at midnight as gamers crashed launch parties at over 13,000 retailers from Sydney to London to New York City, intent on being among the first to pull the trigger on the title dubbed "the most anticipated video game in history" by GameStop's Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Bob McKenzie.

"This watershed launch extends the legacy of the franchise like no other previous release," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. "Combining the narrative punch and gameplay innovations of the next chapter in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series with the unique services of Call of Duty Elite will bring Call of Duty gamers together in a cohesive, fan-focused environment like no other." more on this story

Britney Spears' Dad Earns Big For Femme Fatale Tour

(TMZ) Britney Spears dad, Jamie Spears, got a boatload of money for managing the Femme Fatale Tour ... TMZ has learned.

We obtained court documents which reveal the judge in Britney Spears' conservatorship case awarded Jamie $537,987.37 as a base pay for his services on the tour.

In addition, the judge allowed Britney's personal manager, Larry Rudolph, to give Jamie 20% of his10% commission because Jamie did so much on the tour. Jamie does not reveal the exact amount he gets from Rudolph, but in all Jamie will rake in a 7-figure payday.

And, Jamie is asking that the judge extend his conservatorship fee of $16,000 a month indefinitely.

But here's the real story ... Jamie did the job of 5 people on the tour, and even with Jamie's fee Britney saved more than a million bucks in salaries. more on this story

Big Time Rush Announce North American Tour

Big Time Rush have announced plans for their North American Better With U Tour which will kick off in late February 2012 for the

Fans will be able to see Big Time Rush, on hiatus from their TV series, as they embark on their first-ever headlining multi-city concert tour performing new songs in support of their album, Elevate, out Nov. 21.

Big Time Rush will begin their tour in Las Vegas and will travel to major cities including a major performance at New York's famed Radio City Music Hall more on this story

Move Over Nashville, Country Music Is Bigger in New York

Nielsen Entertainment put out this interesting bit of information: New York City is the number one market for country album sales, according to Nielsen.

The Big Apple bested even Nashville when looking at the sheer number of albums sold. Nashville came in at number six, while the top three was rounded out by Los Angeles and Dallas-Fort Worth.

This year to date, 31.8 million physical and digital country albums have been sold nationwide, according to data from Nielsen SoundScan. more on this story

Graffiti6 Set New Album Release

Music duo Jamie Scott and TommyD's Graffiti6 have set a January 24th, 2012 release date for their new album, Colours.

Colours includes the first U.S. single "Free," which is currently No. 21 at AAA radio and was the most added song in its first week at the format. Currently in rotation at such influential stations such as KINK in Portland, KBCO in Colorado, WNWV in Cleveland, and KCSN in Los Angeles, "Free" was also "Pick of the Week" in USA Today, which praised the track's "melodic bassline and singer Jamie Scott's exquisite falsetto breaks." The video, which was shot in downtown Los Angeles premiered on VEVO: here.

Graffiti6 will spend December on the road as support for Latin singer-songwriter Ximena on her U.S tour. The trek starts December 5th in Birmingham, AL, at Workplay and runs through December 22nd at Schubas in Chicago, IL. Graffiti6 will also play at the Cosmopolitan Hotel November 30th and December 1st (full schedule below). Graffiti6 has spent the last few months traveling between the U.S. and Europe playing shows and festivals as they prepare for the release of Colours. more on this story

Celebrity Rehab Revisited Premiere Moved Up

Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Revisited is now set to premiere on Sunday, Nov. 20th at 9PM ET/PT on VH1. Here are the details from our previous report:

Vh1 has announced the launch of "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Revisited" which is a series of four, "where are they now" specials with Dr. Drew and his head councilor Bob Forrest visiting patients from the first four seasons of "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew."

Featuring new interviews and home visits with Andy Dick, Rodney King, Seth Binzer, Tom Sizemore, Rachel Uchitel, Leif Garrett, Janice Dickinson and many more of the most infamous 'celebrity rehabbers' to date, these specials will offer a frank look at life months and, in some cases years, after rehab. more on this story