Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience Biggest Hit Album of 2013

Pink's "Just Give Me a Reason" grabbed the second spot with 3.5 million in sales while Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man" came in third with 3.4 million.

Lady Gaga Asks Court To Seal Sensitive, Private Information

Lady Gaga has reportedly filed legal documents in a lawsuit involving two of the people that discovered her, asking a court to seal information about her, according to TMZ.

The site reports that Lady Gaga's former collaborator and close friend Wendy Starland sued pop star's former boyfriend and producer Rob Fusari in 2010.

Starland reportedly claims in the lawsuit that Fusari cheated her out of revenues that she argues she is owed for her role in discovering Gaga.

Last week Gaga filed legal documents asking the court that is handling the case to seal certain information. She reportedly claims that the info is "sensitive, private, and personal."

TMZ reports that Gaga claims that if the information were made public, it would "inflict significant personal and professional harm upon" her. Read the report for more details.

Britney Spears Says Surprising New Album Her Most Personal Ever

Pop star Britney Spears has revealed a few more details about her forthcoming album and shared her excitement about the release which she said will be her "most personal album ever." The album's producer also shared his excitement online.

Spears shared her excitement in a series of tweets and in a recent interview with Ryan Seacrest. The 31-year-old pop star posted the tweets on July 3rd and thanked her fans for voting her album the "Most Anticipated Event of 2013's Second Half" in a Billboard poll.

She told fans, "Thank you SOO much for voting my new music as the Most Anticipated Event of 2013 on @Billboard! Lot of pressure ;)"

She also tweeted about the album. On July 3rd she told fans, "Really excited 2 give u a taste of my new album... can't wait 2 share what I've been working on. Going to be my most personal album ever :)"

Spears also shared her excitement in an interview with Ryan Seacrest where she revealed some more details about what fans can expect the effort. She said, "I want to definitely take this album and have a new approach with it and make it a little different than anything I've ever done."

"People will be surprised with this album. It will be really different. I think the kids will appreciate it, but this music will have more of a cool approach to it," she continued.

Producer William Orbit also updated fans online about the album. He posted an update on his Facebook pages says "Going to cut vocals in LA with Britney in a few weeks," he wrote. "We've songs to die for."

Daniel Merriweather Backs Off Celine Dion Song Theft Accusation

Daniel Merriweather has backed off his accusation that Celine Dion was stealing his song 'Water and a Flame' whom Dion had reportedly credited Adele with writing.

Merriweather wrote the song with Eg White for his 2009 album, "Love & Water" which featured guest vocals from Adele. He reportedly became upset after learning Dion praised Adele for the song, according to Noise 11.

Dion has recorded a version of the song as the title track and lead single for her comeback album, which is set to be released in October. Merriweather posted a new Facebook update addressing the controversy.

He writes, "I want to clear some things up. In hindsight, i was wrong to say that Celine 'stole' my song, from a songwriting point of view this is not the case at all… and really was not the point i was trying to make…

"It turns out that she didn't realize that 'Water and a Flame' was my song from my album 'Love & War', instead she thought it was an Adele song.

"She should've just done her homework before she decided to cover my song… name her album after it… and then publicly imply credit to the featured act on the song (Adele). I get that Adele is a major artist and that the association helps her sell albums, but Adele is my friend; and she guested on my song, simple and plain, and that should've been acknowledged before Celine decided to rewrite history".

Man Arrested For Alleged Paula Deen Extortion Plot

A man that allegedly tried to extort $250,000 from Paula Deen to keep silent about "true and damning" statements he claimed were made by Deen, was arrested by the FBI last week in New York.

TMZ reports that Deen's attorney went to the FBI after Deen received an email and follow up phone call from a man named Thomas Paculis, according to a federal criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of Georgia on June 24th

The complaint claims Paculis threatened to go to the media with information he claimed with bring hardship and financial ruin to Deen. According to the FBI, Paculis' email to Deen's attorney read, "I am about to go public with statements refuting your clients statements about using the 'N' word in her business practices at Lady and Son's ...

"The statements are true and damning enough that the case for Jackson will be won on it's merit alone." Read the TMZ report for more details here.

Robin Thicke Releases Risque New Single 'Give It 2 U'

(Radio.com) Robin Thicke has followed up his first No. 1 "Blurred Lines," with the release of his new single "Give It 2 U," which features Kendrick Lamar and Thicke's familiar falsetto crooning some lyrics that are suggestive, even for him.

In a recent interview with Radio.com, Thicke gave his take on the second Blurred Lines single, which was produced by Dr. Luke. "It's very exciting," Thicke said of "Give It 2 U." "It's very Michael Jackson, Prince but also pretty hip-hop. It's a big, shiny pop record. It's fun."

"Give It 2 U" continues Thicke's new trend in not taking himself too seriously in his songs. Rather than write about his own life as he has done in the past, Thicke told Radio.com that on his new album he decided to focus on just having fun.

"I've written so many songs about my insecurities, my fears, my failures, my relationship problems, my personal issues, my issues with God and the universe," he explained. "I've written about everything. I think that's why this album I was like, 'I don't want to write about myself anymore. I just want to write stuff that makes people feel good.' This is the most fun, feel-good music I've ever made." Check out the song here.

Massive Michael Jackson Digital Collections Released

Michael Jackson fans have two new massive music collections to choose from at the iTunes store as the music service is now offering "The Indispensable Collection" and the "Ultimate Fan Extras Collection."

The site has released re-mastered versions of three of Jackson's biggest hit albums, "Off the Wall," the blockbuster "Thriller" and the follow up "Bad."

The first digital compilation, "The Indispensable Collection," features each of Jackson's studio albums plus the 16-track 1988 "Live at Wembley" collection.

The "Ultimate Fan Extras Collection" includes 162 tracks and features the bonus material from previously released Jackson reissues, as well as demos, rarities and alternate versions of songs, according to FMQB. more on this story

Sidney Samson Releases Mariah Carey Dance Remix

While fans will have to wait a little longer than expected for Mariah Carey's new album, Dutch producer/DJ Sidney Samson is helping tide fans over with the release of a new dance remix.

Samson has released his new dance remix of Carey's hit single "Beautiful" featuring Miguel, which was released back in May and Mariah even took to twitter to share her excitement about Sidney's new remix.

Mariah tweeted fans on July 3rd about the remix. She wrote, "This is for all you party lambs! #Beautiful Sidney Samson Dance Remix @ http://youtu.be/eMGfJwRVaD4"

"Beautiful" is the lead single from Carey's forthcoming studio album which was originally schedule to be released on July 23rd but has now been delayed. She also broke that news to fans via Twitter.

"While making this album, I got so immersed in the creative process that I just don't feel I would be doing it justice to release it on 7/23," she tweeted.

"I'd rather not exclude meaningful songs. I want to give you this album as it's meant to be heard. When I'm ready, you'll be the first 2 know!"

While you wait, check out Sidney Samson's remix here.

Soko To Make Live Debut on Morning Becomes Eclectic

Soko will make her debut live performance on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic this morning, July 8th, to promote her debut album "I Thought I Was An Alien."

SOKO will also sit down with KCRW host Jason Bentley for an interview on the creative process behind the album, her music career, acting career, inspirations and motivations, according to the announcement.

Her appearance on the program will air from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. PST and will also be available after it airs with an on demand stream via the station's website here.

Plain White T's, Far East Movement, Parachute Offer Relationship Advice

(Radio.com) Radio.com asked a few musicians some relationship questions on budding summer romances. The guys from Far East Movement, Plain White T's, Parachute and Drop City Yacht Club all weighed in and some of their answers may surprise you.

Our first question, "Do guys prefer it when a woman asks them out?," received a unanimous yes from every band member.
"It's 2013…," Far East Movement's Prohgress asserted. "In Sweden, women are way more upfront with the way they feel. They buy you drinks. I enjoyed it."

While each member of Far East Movement were all for being asked out, Kev Nish said it does put them in a weird position. "What if you're not feeling her and she's doing all this for you? Now we know how girls feel when you put mad dough down and they're not feeling you."

Plain White T's Tom Higgenson and Drop City Yacht Club's A Wolf shared the same belief. "They should do it all the time," Higgenson urged. "Please ask me out. Anyone. If you see me at the bar, come talk to me."

While A Wolf confessed, "I actually prefer that. Guys don't like rejection. We would much rather be asked out."

While all the bands agreed on the topic of girls asking guys out, they were divided on whether you should tell your best friend you have a crush on them. Parachute's Will Anderson learned the hard way that being that honest sometimes has its disadvantages.

"I've done that before and it backfired," he admitted. "I told one of my best friends that I really like her and she told me she viewed me like a brother. So that was that." more including video.

ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards Expanded For 2013

Inspirational Country Music Association's Faith, Family and Country Convention and Awards will be moving to a new venue this year and will feature awards in more categories.

Webster sent over these details: the event will take place at Two Rivers at Opryland in Music City on Oct 20-24, 2013; with the 19th annual Inspirational Country Music Awards taking place on October 24, 2013, at Two Rivers.

The ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards semi-finalists were released today, with the added categories of Mainstream Country Male, Mainstream Country Female, and Mainstream Country Group/Duo.

"At this time, more and more mainstream artists are releasing positive messaged songs that bring Faith, Family, and Country into their music and we felt it to be appropriate to recognize these artists for their efforts in bringing such a message to their audience," says Jason Higgins, ICM Executive Director.

The ballot, voted on by ICMA members, includes a stellar array of major names in a broad group of categories that include entertainer, artist, new artist, song, songwriter, group, duo, musician, radio, radio station, film and television honors. Major artist semi-finalists for this year's awards include Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Josh Turner, Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Oak Ridge Boys, Thompson Square, among others. In addition, top name bluegrass artists Ricky Skaggs, Dailey & Vincent, Rhonda Vincent, The Roys, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and more have made the semi-finals for the Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year category. more on this story

Big B Singled Out Week: Hangovers With You featuring The Dirty Heads

Big B releases his brand new studio album "Fool's Gold" this week and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about some of his favorite songs from the album. Today he tells us about "Hangovers With You" featuring The Dirty Heads:

I had been friends with The Dirty Heads for about a decade, dating way back to the days when I was still playing with OPM and doing shows together. We had always talked about making music together, so when it came time to do this record I called them up just as they were coming off tour with Matisyahu, which was perfect timing.

We had been going back and forth for a while, but they called and said they had some free time to work together. I had this part already written that I really liked and Jared had a part that he wrote that eventually became the hook, so we put them together and it eventually became "Hangovers With You".

Duddy B from Dirty Heads did a verse on the track, and the cool thing about him is that he never writes anything down. He just goes into the booth and records it, so it was pretty amazing to watch him work. My producer Jim Perkins built the track up and then Duddy came back in to record some guitar parts over it.

The cool part is that the guys in Dirty Heads didn't really know what I was up to with it, and when they heard the album they were super impressed with it. About a week later, I got a phone call saying that they were going to put me into the mix for their upcoming summer tour and a week later I got the call that I was going out on tour with them and The Expendables.

For me, it was the biggest pay off ever to have them hear the music I was working on and invite me out on tour with them. It's a honor to get a chance to play with them, and at the same time I get to hang with my friends all summer.

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

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