Hunger Games Beats Adele

The Shins new album, Port of Morrow, grabbed the No 3 spot with first week sales of 69,801 which relegated last week's No 1, British boyband One Direction, to 4th place after they had a 69% sales drop. See how the rest of the chart came out here.

Be A Part of Katy Perry's Movie

Katy Perry fans will have a chance to be a part of her upcoming feature film, Katy Perry: Part Of Me, which is set for release this summer. Paramount's Insurge Pictures sent out these details:

Over the next several months, Twitter and Paramount will offer multiple opportunities for Katy's Twitter fans to play a role in helping to shape the final film.

From helping to choose which songs Katy will sing, to weighing in on her always exciting wardrobe options, this first-of-its kind interactive experience will set a new precedent for engaging movie going audiences on Twitter. more on this story

Whitney Houston Family Reacts To Bobby Brown Arrest

(TMZ) Whitney Houston's mother believes Bobby Brown's DUI arrest proves what she's been telling people all along ... he's just a bad dude.

Sources close to Cissy Houston tell us ... she's always felt Bobby was a cancer ... who infected Whitney's life with negative influences.

We're told Cissy felt "vindicated" when she found out Bobby was arrested for driving drunk on Monday afternoon ... and believes the incident is exactly why she wants Bobby to "keep his distance" from his daughter Bobbi Kristina.

The Houstons believe Bobbi K has been in a "vulnerable place" since Whitney passed ... and as one source puts it, "This is the last person she needs to be around." more on this story

Octomom Poses Nude To Make Ends Meet

(TMZ) Octomom is so desperate for money, she did what she swore she would never do -- pose nude for cash.

Nadya Suleman is days away from being homeless ... the house she owns that has been in and out of foreclosure for more than a year will be sold at an auction Thursday ... so Octo needs a new crib for her brood ... stat.

The dilemma -- getting first and last month's rent together, so Octo has gone naked. She posed for the European magazine, "Closer."

Sources tell TMZ ... Octo got $10,000 for the shoot, which is what she needs to rent a new place.

Octo is being very up front now about some misgivings about having 14 kids, saying, "I'm doing that (posing nude) because I need to feed my kids. I need to pay the bills. And I'm still very cognizant of the repercussions of my choices."

It's not the first time Octo has been offered cash for skin ... porn giant Vivid Entertainment offered Suleman a $1,000,000 contract back in 2009 ... which she rejected. more on this story

Adam Lambert Unplugs

(popmusiclife) Adam Lambert is making the rounds to promote the May 15 release of his sophomore album, "Trespassing."

Adam executive produced the project, which he describes as "an exciting journey through the past two years of my life. It's been a transformative period and I really wanted to make music from what I've experienced. All these songs honestly explore the ups and downs of my reality."

On Sunday, Lambert stopped by Live 95.5 Portland for a fan meet and greet, interview and performance. One of the new tracks Adam played was "Never Close Our Eyes," which he introduced by saying, "You guys wanna hear a brand new song off of 'Trespassing'? This is actually the first time we've ever done this acoustic — for you guys. This is a premiere acoustic performance, so bear with me if I screw up," he smiled. "I'm human!"

Check out the songs, and full session here.

Sade Forthcoming CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Details

Sade have set a May 22nd release date for their live DVD/CD and Blu-ray for, "Bring Me Home - Live 2011".

In 2011, after a 10 year hiatus, Sade returned to the U.S. for a 54-date tour in support of the platinum selling album Soldier Of Love (Epic Records), which became one of last year's top 10 grossing tours.

The tour, directed by the renowned Sophie Muller, will now be available on DVD/CD, featuring 22 of Sade's biggest hits performed live on the visually stunning stage which was nominated by Pollstar for "Most Creative Stage Production" and "2011 Major Tour of the Year Award." more on this story

Madonna Launching Truth of Dare Perfume

(popmusiclife) Madonna has released her new album, "MDNA," and fans can expect to see plenty of her in the coming months. Next month, Madonna launches her first fragrance, Truth Or Dare, which will be available exclusively at Macy's.

"My oldest memory of my mother is her perfume," said Madonna in a statement. "I carry it with me everywhere. She always smelled like gardenias and tuberose. An intoxicating mixture. Feminine and mysterious. I wanted to recreate this scent but with something fresh and new about it as well. Something honest and yet daring. Hence the name Truth or Dare."

The Material Girl also expounded on the idea of scent being tied to memory, saying, "There is something primal and mystical about the sense of smell. It connects us to memory, nostalgia and the ability to dream and fantasize. I have always been obsessed by fragrance and for years wanted to create something personal that was an expression of me, but that other people could relate to as well. Something classical and timeless and yet modern."

Now, the first commercial for the new product line has surfaced. Watch it here.

Jennifer Hudson and Mark Ronson To Perform At USA's Upfront

USA Network have tapped Jennifer Hudson and Mark Ronson to take part on their Upfront event. The cable network had these details:

The talent only presentation will feature the stars of USA at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in New York City on Thursday, May 17 at 3:30pm.

The most watched network in all of cable for 23 consecutive quarters, USA is the leader in original programming with a summer slate featuring some of the best returning scripted series and the highly anticipated debut of the event drama Political Animals. more on this story

David Garrett To Present Legacy in June

David Garrett will present his new classical recording of Beethoven and Kreisler on his new release, Legacy, which will be released June 5th, along with stand-alone concert DVD Legacy Live.

Both represent David's successful dual career, bridging his crossover repertoire with his classical career that began at age 9 when played his first symphony concerts, to later signing a deal with the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label at 14.

Landing at #1 on the top of the UK's classical chart, Legacy also achieved platinum status in Germany, where it was impressively the highest debut on the Pop Chart for a classical instrumental recording since the inception of that chart in 1962. more on this story

Yanni To Chat With Fans Online

Yanni will be sitting down again Lauren Sanchez for a LIVE webcast from Yanni's studio in South Florida on April 11th at 1pm EDT.

Yanni will answer questions from fans and speaks to Sanchez –a Yanni fan herself – about his plans throughout the rest of the year including the upcoming April 17th release of CD/DVD Yanni: Live at El Morro, Puerto Rico (Sony Music) and a 75-date North American tour kicking off the same day in West Palm Beach, FL.

Fans can submit questions via Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OfficialYanni, Twitter at http://twitter.com/yanni – tweet questions using #YanniWebcast – and at teamyanni@yanniwake.com. More details at www.Yanni.com or sign up direct on his channel: http://new.livestream.com/yanni. more on this story

Dirty Dozen Brass Band To Deliver New Album in May

Dirty Dozen Brass Band have set a May 1st release date for their new album "Twenty Dozen". Savoy Jazz sent out these details:

Exactly thirty five years ago born in the New Orleans neighborhood of Treme, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band revolutionized the New Orleans brass band by incorporating funk and bebop into the traditional style.

Anchored by original members Roger Lewis, Kevin Harris, Gregory Davis, Efrem Towns and Kirk Joseph, the band has signed with Savoy Jazz who will help celebrate their auspicious anniversary with the release of "Twenty Dozen"—an all new eleven track album which will be released on May 1st. more on this story

Robin Thicke To Unplug For VH1 Save The Music Foundation Series

Robin Thicke is set to play an acoustic performance on April 26th for VH1 Save The Music Foundation's launch of the 2012 Songwriters Music Series in Chicago, IL. They sent out these details:

This marks the first stop in the series which will then travel to New York City in June and close out at the breathtaking William Hill Estate in Napa Valley this September.

Last year's Songwriters Music Series featured performances by Glee star Matthew Morrison in New York, The Band Perry in Nashville, Tennessee and Colbie Caillat as well as Andy Grammer in Los Angeles. more on this story

Cody Simpson To Join Train and Cobra Starship for Family Day

Cody Simpson has been added to the lineup for The T.J. Martell Foundation's 13th Annual Family Day.

The lineup for the special event also includes Train, Cobra Starship and Nickelodeon's "Victorious" star and Ariana Grande.

Family Day will be hosted by Bridgit Mendler, Hollywood recording artist and star of the Disney Channel's "Good Luck Charlie" and Carrie Keagan of VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live. more on this story

T.I.'s Reality Show Returning

VH1 plan to air a second season for rapper T.I.'s reality show, "T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle." The network had this to say:

VH1's "T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle," become a certified hit averaging 3.5 million total viewers during premiere plus first encore each Monday night. Paired with the second season of "Love & Hip Hop" and the fourth season of "Basketball Wives," the network has ranked as Monday Prime's #1 cable net among W18-49. The second season of "T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle" is slated to return fall 2012.

In "T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle" fans watched as T.I. adapted back into life as a father and husband, while maintaining his #1 spot on the throne as the "King of the South." Whether it was helping Domani balance school and the rap game, Niq Niq's concert tour with the OMG GIRLZ or helping Messiah overcome his stage fright, T.I. proved to be his children's number one fan and endless supporter. T.I. and Tiny's adoring and always fascinating relationship helped them push through the challenges of raising their children while balancing two flourishing careers. more on this story

Jewel Releasing Children's Book and CD

Jewel has set a September 18, 2012 release date for That's What I'd Do, a picture book and CD celebrating the love for her newborn son.

The singer will release her first picture book under a new deal with Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.

That's What I'd Do is a gentle lullaby from a mother to a child celebrating their bond and limitless love. With lively illustrations by award-winning artist Amy June Bates, this touching picture book and CD is perfect for bedtime sharing. The book was inspired by the song What I'd Do, music and lyrics by Jewel and Patrick Davis, from the bonus edition of the album The Merry Goes Round. more on this story

Mad Men Star Releases New Single

Mad Men fans are able to get their hand's on Jessica Pare's version of "Zou Bisou Bisou," which was featured in the show's new season opener this past week.

The single was released digitally at midnight on iTunes, with special limited edition vinyl to be sold through the AMC Mad Men website: http://www.amctv.com/shows/mad-men/merchandise. It will soon be available on Amazon and shortly thereafter, there will be a wide retail release.

"Zou Bisou Bisou" was originally recorded in 1961 by British actress and pop star Gillian Hills, who was discovered by French film director Roger Vadim and starred in the British film Beat Girl before making a brief but steamy appearance in Michelangelo Antonioni's 1966 classic film Blow-Up more on this story

Justin Bieber's Housing Crisis

(TMZ) Justin Bieber is suffering the effects of the housing crisis ... just like millions of other homeowners ... because he can't get the mortgage he wants on the house he wants to buy.

TMZ broke the story ... Justin has made an offer on a 9,000 square foot estate in Calabasas, CA ... a ritzy area with gated communities 20 miles from Hollywood. We've learned the hang-up is that the property didn't appraise near the asking price of $7+ million.

Justin could easily afford to plunk down the asking price, but we're told his business manager has insisted that he take out a mortgage, because it makes good financial sense. But we're told the appraisal has come in significantly under asking -- more than a million under. As a result, Justin can't get the mortgage his business manager wants.

So Justin and the seller are haggling over price, trying figure out if they can agree on a price that will allow the 18-year-old to get a mortgage. We're told Justin is willing to pay $6 mil but the seller is blanching because he sunk way more than that into the property. more on this story

Bad Girls Club Biting Self Defense?

(TMZ) "Bad Girls Club" star Gia Sapp-Hernandez tells TMZ she was punched in the face ... twice ... on the night she was arrested in South Carolina ... and insists she can't remember BITING anyone.

TMZ broke the story ... Gia was accused of taking a bite out of a guy during a crazy brawl outside of an SC nightclub this past weekend.

Now, a rep for Gia tells us ... the reality star "does not recall" biting the guy ... but "if she did, it was done in a haze when she focused on defending herself."

Gia's rep explains ... she had been partying with the male accuser earlier that night ... when he "hinted" that he wanted to have sex with her. When she turned him down ... Gia claims he became irate and belligerent and punched her in the face twice.

Gia's rep says the reality star "felt it necessary to defend herself against a man, who was obviously stronger than her" ... and then proceeded to call police.

When cops arrived to the scene, Gia claims the officers "ignored" her accusations ... instead choosing to believe the man.

Gia's rep insists Gia is innocent ... and says, "This type of behavior came about only because she was provoked. This was completely out of character for her and she apologizes if she has offended anyone." more on this story

Lindsay Lohan Hit-And-Run Allegation Won't Hurt Probation

(TMZ) The L.A. County Probation Department has written a report for Lindsay Lohan's final court appearance Thursday ... and the Dept. will NOT recommend that Lindsay's probation be violated based on the allegation that she committed hit-and-run earlier this month.

Probation Dept. sources tell TMZ ... the report makes mention of the allegation by Thaer Kamal, the manager of the Hookah Lounge who claims Lindsay struck him and his car, and then fled. The probation report makes mention of the incident and says it's under investigation by the police department, but the probation officer discounts the claim and gives it no weight ... saying no charges have been filed and Lindsay has not been arrested.

The Probation report reads in part, "The probationer (Lindsay) is in compliance with the terms and conditions of probation." The report recommends that probation continue the way it's been going, but that is standard for these reports. Judge Stephanie Sautner has said if Lindsay is in compliance as of Thursday, she will terminate probation in the Beverly Hills DUI case, and change Lindsay's status from formal to informal probation in the jewelry heist case -- which means she won't have to appear in court anymore.

As we previously reported, Kamal's lawyer, Mark Geragos, has asked Lindsay's lawyer for 6 figures, claiming there's a surveillance video showing the hit-and-run, but sources tell us the video shows no such thing. more on this story

Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band Week: @$$ (Badonkadonk) and Neat Little Package

Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band release their new album, Doin' It Hard, this week and to celebrate we asked Greg Hollowell to tell us about some of the songs. Today he tells us about @$$ (Badonkadonk) and Neat Little Package.

@$$ (Badonkadonk): Have you ever watched a woman of larger stature walk down the street? The rhythm, the graceful side to side motion. BaBoom, Babump, BaDonk, aDonk, BaDonk, aDonk... Now let's translate that into A minor and throw in some 808 bass drops. Musicians pull inspiration from many different muses, and booty is most definitely one of them. Let's not beat around the bush here: This song is all about the butt.

We have been performing "@$$ (Badonkadonk)" live for a few years now. It's a real crowd-pleaser and highly interactive but it also felt great to get it down in the studio. This track was recorded straight to tape for that classic warm thump.

Neat Little Package: Our sax player, Greg Hollowell, had wanted a bari sax since he was in high school. Twenty-something years later, he got one! "Neat Little Package" is a result of the jam session in which we collectively figured out what to do with Greg's shiny new toy. We employ several different methods of songwriting here in the Booty Band, and this method is definitely one of them. Each of us composed his/her part for this tune and we arranged the parts together. The song ends the same way it starts, wrapping the whole experience into a "Neat, Little Package." This instrumental was recorded to 8 track, 1/2" tape for that sweet, sweet dirty crunch, then converted to ones and zeroes in post-production for further tweaking.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!