Day in Pop Report for 04/18/2012
(TMZ) Miley Cyrus was rushed to an emergency room Monday night, after she cut herself with a kitchen knife.We're told Miley was cooking in her kitchen in Toluca Lake -- in the San Fernando Valley -- when she was preparing dinner and made a bloody slip. Miley's mom, grandmother and boyfriend Liam Hemsworth took her to the E.R., where doctors stitched her finger up. In the photo, shot by Star Feine, showing Miley leaving the emergency room, you can see blood seeping through the bandage. See the photo here.
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(TMZ) Britney Spears and "X Factor" have struck a deal that will line the singer's pocket to the tune of $15 million for next season ... TMZ has learned.We're told Britney's team and "X Factor" big wigs are working out "the fine points" of the deal, but the major terms are locked. Once the final contract is drafted and signed ... it will go to Jamie Spears, Britney's daddy and conservator, as well as lawyers for the conservatorship. If they sign off, it must then go to the judge who oversees the conservatorship for approval. Sources connected with the deal tell us ... it's a "virtual certainty" everyone will sign off. By the way, we're told Jason Trawick is "very involved" in the negotiations. Simon Cowell, the "X Factor" Executive Producer, told us on TMZ Live Tuesday, "I would love to have her on the show. I think she would be a fascinating person to sit next to." Simon said they may make an announcement within a week. Britney would fill one of two vacant seats on the judging panel. She's also way more expensive than the castoffs -- Nicole Scherzinger reportedly pulled in $1.5 million, while Paula Abdul raked in $2.5 mil. "X Factor" refused to confirm or deny our story. more on this story
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(TMZ) Fabrice Morvan -- better known as one half of duo Milli Vanilli -- tells TMZ ... he's sort of a trailblazer ... because nowadays almost EVERYBODY in pop music lip-syncs their songs.Fab was leaving Le Pain Quotidien bakery in L.A. yesterday ... when we asked about his infamous phony vocals scandal in 1990 ... when it was revealed neither he nor Rob Pilatus actually sang any of the hits on their album, "Girl You Know It's True." Fab tells TMZ, "There is no difference between what I did back then and what people are doing now." He explains, "If you wanna break it down, people might say, 'Well you didn't sing' ... but the fact of the matter is ... now the machines are doing it." Fab says technology like Auto-Tune allows singers to completely change their voice ... duping fans into believing they can sing ... when, in fact, they can't. "I ain't pointing the finger, but if you're doing all this and you're not performing the song live ... then you're not doing anything different from what I did." more on this story
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(TMZ) One member of the Lohan family caused serious problems at Coachella this weekend -- garnering noise and smoking complaints at a Palm Springs hotel -- but it wasn't the Lohan you'd expect ...Sources tell TMZ, 24-year-old Michael Lohan Jr. was staying at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, CA -- and around 3AM Friday morning, the hotel received a noise complaint about his room. We're told hotel management paid a visit to Michael's room after the complaint -- and the party inside agreed to keep the volume down. But it didn't end there -- we're told someone then made a complaint about someone smoking in Michael's room ... and hotel management was forced to pay him ANOTHER visit. We're told management informed Michael it was a non-smoking room -- and the smoker put out his cigarette. We're told the hotel did not assess Michael a smoking fee. more on this story
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Coldplay kicked off their first North American tour in nearly three years last night with a sold-out show at Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB. The outing will include three sold-out concerts at Los Angeles' historic Hollywood Bowl (May 1, 2 & 4), a headline performance at the 20th Annual KROQ Weenie Roast y Fiesta at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, CA (May 5) and a two-night stand at Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ (August 3 & 4). It will conclude with two shows at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN (August 10 & 11). Supporting acts will include Metronomy, The Pierces, Robyn, Wolf Gang, Marina and the Diamonds and Emeli Sandι. more on this story
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(MSO) Andy Grammer has officially sold over one million singles to fans worldwide. With his hugely successful S-Curve debut self-titled album--featuring the nearly platinum single "Keep Your Head Up" and second hit single "Fine By Me"--plus his new live EP, GRAMMER has quickly reached this career milestone. Tweeted ANDY: "Just crossed the threshold of a MILLION tracks sold...I'm incredibly grateful to have the best fans ever! You're the ears to hear me dream." more on this story
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Curb Records sent over word that Lee Brice's single, "A Woman Like You," has officially been certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 digital downloads. The hit single also rocketed to the #1 spot last week on both Billboard Hot Country Songs and Mediabase charts and currently resides in the Top 5 on the iTunes Country Songs chart. "A Woman Like You," is the lead single from Brice's forthcoming Curb Records album, Hard 2 Love, due out April 24. "A Woman Like You," penned by Johnny Bulford, Phil Barton and Jon Stone, resonates with both men and women alike. The heartwarming yet honest song is a man's response to his wife's question about where he'd be if he hadn't met her. more on this story
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Eric Hutchinson had a big day yesterday. He released his new album, kicked off his new tour and announced that the tour has been extended. Eric Hutchinson kicked off his North American headlining tour last night at Denver's Bluebird Theatre, and the road just got longer with additional dates running until June. In addition, a second show has been added June 26 at New York City's Highline Ballroom since tickets to his May 2nd concert sold out just days after going on sale. Hutchinson will also play to sold-out houses in Omaha, Minneapolis, Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC and Los Angeles, and cap the first leg of the tour with a three-night residency at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas over Memorial Day Weekend (5/25, 26, 27). The Moving Up Living Down Tour will conclude in Richmond, VA on June 30. more on this story
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(MTV) Flo Rida and Nelly Furtado will join will.i.am at this year's Isle of MTV 2012, due to take place on the Mediterranean island of Malta on 26th June.Set against Malta's backdrop of Il-Fossos Square, Flo Rida and Nelly Furtado will take to the stage for what promises to be another summer spectacular. Supported by US recording artist Cassie, the pair will join will.i.am, in delighting the 50,000 strong crowd at one of Europe's biggest free outdoor music events with summer anthems such as 'Wild Ones', 'Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)', T.H.E (Hardest Ever) and King of Hearts. more on this story
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The Brothers of Brazil have set a May 15th, 2012 release date for their new six song E.P titled On My Way. The duo has spent the last year trekking all over the world playing shows and Filming for their show "Brothers na Gringa" which airs on Mix TV in Brazil. It's that constant and never-ending shuffle that inspired the brothers to pen the tracks that would become On My Way. On My Way will be released digital on May 15th. The Brothers of Brazil will be on the road with the Aggrolites during the month of May and will make an appearance at Bamboozle before they return home to Brazil so drummer Supla can participate as the new judge on the Brazilian version of American Idol, which is called Idolos. more on this story
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Yonder Mountain String Band lead the lineup for this year's Catskill Chill Music Festival which will take place on September 7th - 9th.This year's festival will feature over 40 bands on three stages including Yonder Mountain String Band, Lotus, Conspirator, Soulive, Lettuce, EOTO, Particle, Break Science, Rubblebucket, Kung Fu, The Heavy Pets and many more. Catskill Chill Music Festival's third annual Chill at the picturesque Camp Minglewood in Hancock, New York features free parking, free camping, on-site cabin rentals, three outdoor covered stages and an Open Mic stage encouraging fans to become part of the performance. Festivalgoers can also enjoy yoga, drum circles, live art, and a communal bonfire each night. more on this story
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Beautifully packaged 50th anniversary retrospectives from Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations hit all the right notes!
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