Blink-182's Travis Barker Fighting Nude Photos Leak

We're told Barker has hired Evan Spiegel of the law firm of Lavely and Singer, who just sent the cease and desist letter to the website claiming the pics are an "unauthorized use of private photos." more on this story

Adele Addresses Media Misreports About Her Boyfriend

(popmusiclife) Adele's smash album "21" has been talked about by many as the "breakup" album.

Now, there's a new man in Adele's life, and rumors swirling about their relationship, as some media outlets have been reporting boyfriend Simon Konecki is still married to his ex.

The UK singer has made an effort to squash all the talk by posting a message to fans on her blog. "This is the first and last time I will comment on the details of my relationship with Simon," writes Adele. "Contrary to reports and headlines in the press today, Simon is divorced and has been for 4 years. Everyone in our lives separately and together wish us nothing but the best, and vice versa. These are the facts. Take care and see you all in February xx" more on this story

DMX and Ruff Ryders Reuniting

(TMZ) It's official ... DMX and his legendary rap crew Ruff Ryders are getting back together -- in fact, X tells TMZ, a blowout reunion tour is already in the works.

Ruff Ryders first lady Eve told us this weekend to expect a massive comeback -- but X says the RR reunion is already underway ... with CEO Waah Dean currently booking several venues across the country.

The tour is supposed to kick off in a few months -- and X tells us, the entire crew's already on board, including Swizz Beats, Drag-On, and Murda-Mook.

According to DMX, Eve and The L.O.X. haven't signed on yet -- but that's just because he hasn't gotten in touch with them yet. X insists, that will change very soon.

X tells us, "We are all family and we're going to come back stronger than when we left ... It's going to take the nation by storm." more on this story

Mother Says She Was Assaulted at Disney Channel Taping

(TMZ) A live taping of the Disney Channel show "Good Luck Charlie" turned into a virtual S&M display ... with a female audience member getting SPANKED over and over again in front of her 2 children ... this according to a new lawsuit.

The woman behind the suit is Kellie Rodriguez ... who claims she took her kids, her sister-in-law and 3 nieces to a taping in L.A. on December 22, 2011 ... when she noticed she was being checked out by the comedian in charge of entertaining the audience, Ron Pearson.

According to the suit, Kellie was later chosen to participate in an audience competition -- in which the contestants would perform a "silly dance" to the Village People's YMCA ... and the winner would get a prize.

Kellie claims she began to dance ... when "all of a sudden and without warning, Pearson started spanking [her] buttocks with his hands."

In the suit, Kellie continues, "The unwarranted and unconsented spanking was RELENTLESS and did not cease until [Kellie] physically turned around to stop it."

The worst part -- Kellie claims she didn't even win the dance contest.

But there's more ... Kellie claims after the competition, Pearson asked for a kiss on the cheek ... but when she went in for the peck, he turned his head at the last second and kissed her on the mouth instead.

In the suit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Kellie claims it was not only unwarranted and humiliating -- but she claims her children were sad and confused ... later asking their mommy, "Why did that man kiss you?"

Kellie wants Pearson to pay ... same with Disney, claiming the Mouse House "condoned, encouraged or ratified" the comic's behavior by employing him in the first place.

She's suing for unspecified damages. Calls to Disney and Pearson have not been returned. more on this story

Mark Wahlberg Apologizes for 9/11 Comments

(TMZ) Mark Wahlberg is apologizing for saying he could have rewritten 9/11 history, fighting off the terrorists on one of the flights ... and safely landing the plane -- telling TMZ, "To suggest I would have done anything differently than the passengers on that plane was irresponsible."

Mark originally made the comments in an interview with Men's Journal, claiming, "If I was on that plane with my kids, it wouldn't have went down like it did. There would have been a lot of blood in that first-class cabin and then me saying, 'OK, we're going to land somewhere safely, don't worry.'"

But Mark admits he crossed the line -- telling us, "To speculate about such a situation is ridiculous to begin with."

Mark adds, "I deeply apologize to the families of the victims that my answer came off as insensitive, it was certainly not my intention."

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Kelly Clarkson Takes On Cee Lo and Coldplay

(popmusiclife) This past weekend, Kelly Clarkson kicked off her 2012 tour in support of her latest album, "Stronger."

While playing new songs as well as her hits in the show, Clarkson has also decided to include cover songs in the set – ones that are chosen by her fans.

Only a few shows into the tour and Kelly has already featured covers of tracks by Cee Lo Green ("Forget You") and Coldplay ("Fix You"). Check out video here.

Lady Gaga Remixed

(popmusiclife) Lady Gaga's latest single, "Marry The Night," has been given the remix treatment by Cash Cash.

The "Cash Cash House 90's Remix" brings a retro club sound to the tune, complete with a 90s-sounding dance beat and samples of hits from the era.

While Gaga's "Born This Way" is still active on the charts, the pop icon is talking about a new record for 2012. "I just want to keep going," Gaga told The Insider recently. "I'm not as goal obsessed as I am process obsessed. I just want to keep writing music. I'm looking forward to putting out another album and going on tour." more on this story

Josh Kelley and Wife Katherine Heigl Release Video About Their Daughter

Josh Kelley has released a new music video yet for the song about his daughter "Naleigh Moon," which was directed by his wife actress Katherine Heigl.

The video features home footage of the couple with their adopted three year old daughter, Naleigh. The song "Naleigh Moon" appears on Josh's 2011 acclaimed album, Georgia Clay, and was co-written with Georgia Clay producer Clint Lagerberg.

"I knew you [Heigl] were going to do a great job and you're an awesome story teller," Josh says to Heigl at their family home. He adds, "Also, I knew you would do it for free." The video was shot in Los Angeles and includes home footage of Naleigh over the past couple of years.

When asked about the first reactions to the video, Josh replies, "People loved it. My manager showed it to the record label. The CEO from the record label called me and said, 'We just played the video for the whole label and over half the people were crying.'"

Check out the video here.

Matthew Good Kicks Off Tour Next Month

Matthew Good hit the road next month for a North American tour in support of his fifth solo album, Lights Of Endangered Species.

Lights Of Endangered Species takes Good in an unfamiliar direction, displaying arrangements that are a distinct departure from the likes of Born Losers and Last Parade. Stark and passionate best describe Good's latest effort and despite its differences from the Matthew Good familiar to us, the record still sits comfortably with his devoted followers.

Purposefully taking the album to a new place was a conscious decision that Good and producer, Warne Livesey, made when creating Lights Of Endangered Species. Recorded near his home in Port Coquitlam, B.C., the record's nine tracks are an exhilarating example of Good's growth as an artist, showcasing unique phrasing and instrumentation that is perhaps new to his fans. This is best displayed on tracks like the piano-driven "Non Populus," running over eight minutes long, anchored by the phrase "done something different." more on this story

Jay Brannan Returning With Rob Me Blind

Jay Brannan has set a March 27, 2012 release date for his sophomore album Rob Me Blind.

Jay released his critically lauded debut album goddamned in 2008, but first gained attention with his role in John Cameron Mitchell's 2006 indie film Shortbus, where he performed his original song, "Soda Shop."

For his sophomore effort, Jay teams up with Grammy-winning producer David Kahne (Regina Spektor, Paul McCartney, The Bangles), who brings instrumental textures to Jay's songwriting, hinting at a slightly new direction for the minimalist artist while maintaining the signature qualities of a Jay Brannan album: brutal honesty, sharp wit, and sparkling melodies. Lyrically, the album follows the singer through states of loneliness, anger, rejection, and yearning, while somehow offering a glimpse of hope and self-acceptance. more on this story

Owl City Letting Fan Design Their Own T-Shirts

Owl City has launched a Custom T-Shirt Designer where fans can completely customize their own Owl City t-shirt.

Fans can pick the shirt's color, to the logo, phrase, or design the t-shirt will display as well as the color and size of the printed composition. Fans can head here and start customizing.

And Reminder: Owl City – Live From Los Angeles on DVD and Blu-Ray February 7th. Owl City is just three weeks away from releasing the all access pass to his headlining date at Los Angeles's Club Nokia for his All Things Bright and Beautiful World Tour – the DVD Owl City – Live >From Los Angeles – out February 7th worldwide by Eagle Rock Entertainment. It will feature live performance footage as well as exclusive interview and backstage footage. Fans can view the trail for the DVD at www.owlcitymusic.com.

The Dunwells Coming To America

The Dunwells have announced their very first North American tour with dates this February and March including shows at this year's SXSW.

The dates kick off in Memphis, TN on Thursday, February 23 at the 2012 International Folk Alliance Conference (IFAC).

Said the band's Joeseph Dunwell, "Last year's Folk Alliance Conference was an overwhelming experience for us, not only because we were playing our music in America for the first time, which was a dream come true, but because of the positive response we received from fellow musicians and performers. Last year's Folk Alliance was so important for us, so we couldn't think of a better place to start our U.S. tour." more on this story

Sarah Jaffe Announces New Album and Tour

(SC) Sarah Jaffe has announced North American tour dates and the April 24th release of her new full-length studio album, The Body Wins.

The new album was produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Explosions in the Sky, Wye Oak, etc.) .

As Jaffe gears up for the release of The Body Wins, she will be performing select dates across the US in February and March. She kicks things off on February 5th with Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, Rhett Miller of the Old '97s, The Civil Wars and more on the Camayo Cruise. more on this story

Adele Ties Titanic Record

(popmusiclife) Adele's "21" has reached its 16th week at no 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, its reign the longest since the "Titanic" soundtrack also earned 16 weeks at the top in 1998.

Billboard reports "21" is one of only five sets to notch at least 16 weeks atop the list since SoundScan's sales data began powering the Billboard 200 in May of 1991.

Aside from "21" and "Titanic," the other three are: the Whitney Houston-driven soundtrack to "The Bodyguard" (20 weeks in 1992-1993), Garth Brooks' "Ropin' The Wind" (18 in 1991-1992) and Billy Ray Cyrus' "Some Gave All" had 17 in 1992. more on this story

Steve Aoki To Release Datsik's Vitamin D

Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records have inked a deal to release Datsik's debut album, Vitamin D.

The album will feature instrumentals and collaborations with the likes of Jonathan Davis of KORN, Infected Mushroom and Z-Trip.

The album's first offering is "Fully Blown," due out January 31 with fellow Canadian artist, rapper Snak The Ripper. more on this story

Heather Locklear In Rehab Stand Off With Family

(TMZ) Heather Locklear is digging in her heels ... continuing to defy family members who are pleading with her to check into a rehab program.

Sources tell us Heather is recovering at home after a dangerous mixture of prescription pills and booze landed her in ICU last week with intense stomach pains. But family ... including Heather's parents ... are still pushing for her to get professional help.

As TMZ first reported -- Heather's family is pushing for her to get treatment at UCLA Medical Center. So far, Heather's not budging. more on this story

Last Comic Standing's Ralphie May Says Marijuana Almost Killed Him

(TMZ) "Last Comic Standing" finalist and outspoken weed advocate Ralphie May is finally calling it quits on the sticky icky -- telling TMZ, smoking marijuana nearly killed him last year ... so he's giving it up for good.

May tells us, he was diagnosed with walking pneumonia before taking a cruise last November -- but the condition quickly got worse ... and before long, he was holed up in the boat's infirmary with a life-threatening lung infection.

May tells us, "If I hadn't been a 20-year weed smoker, it wouldn't have been as bad."

You'll recall -- May was detained in a Guam airport back in 2010 for weed possession after the comic decided to pet a drug-sniffing dog. Not his brightest moment.

May says he used to smoke around 4 ounces of pot a WEEK, but "feels great" ever since he quit -- adding, "I had a great time doing it, but now I can pet every dog in Guam." more on this story

UB40, Squeeze, Average White Band and Bay City Rollers For Rewind Scotland

(Noble) Rewind Scotland is set to take place this year from Friday 20th July until Sunday 22nd July at Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland.

Saturday 21st July will be headlined by Ali Campbell's UB40 with support from Average White Band, Jimmy Somerville, Midge Ure, Five Star, Go West, Sinitta, Chesney Hawkes, Katrina (ex-Katrina and the Waves), Limahl, Right Said Fred, and Les McKeown's Legendary Bay City Rollers.

Sunday 22nd July will be headlined by Holly Johnson, supporting line-up includes Village People, Squeeze, Lightning Seeds, Marc Almond, ABC, Roland Gift, The Straits, Wang Chung, John Parr, Altered Images, and The Christians. more on this story

House Of Blondes Set Album Release

Glowmatic Records have set a February 28, 2012 release date for House Of Blondes' debut album Clean Cuts. Muse Box sent over these details:

The album, co-produced by John Blonde and Chris Pace in Pace's Bushwick recording studio Smoke and Mirrors, was initially inspired by GAS, the ambient-techno project of Wolfgang Voigt. When the duo met in Spring 2008 they recorded the twenty minutes of sound that would eventually become "Anhedonia" and act as a foundation for the album. "The whole album, the whole band, was built around the pulse of that song and it's how we approach almost all our material now."

Most of the tracks on Clean Cuts were recorded in the first or second take and the band continues that improvisatory approach live with the addition of new member Brian McNamara. "The performance is improvised, but there's an enormous amount of preparation leading to that free moment," says John, who lists New Order, Steven Reich's Music for 18 Musicians, Lou Reed, Prince and Miles Davis as influences. more on this story

Nigel Lythgoe Will Pay Ryan Seacrest American Idol Salary

(TMZ) Ryan Seacrest should fear not if producers cut his "American Idol" salary for next season, because we've learned Nigel Lythgoe has vowed to make up the difference ... out of his own pocket.

There have been a few reports that producers may try to cut Ryan's paycheck -- estimated at $15 million for this season.

Nigel is telling people Ryan is "extremely important" to the show and doesn't know how it could work as well without him. Nigel says if production starts slashing, he'll start cashing to keep R.S. on board. more on this story