Madonna - Celebration

The latest Madonna track, "Celebration", has hit the web with a madness! Check out the super track and get Madges greatest hits comp III this fall!!

Madonna - Celebration

Frankmusik - When Your Around

My favorite person in the world right now Vincent Frank, otherwise known as Frankmusik is releasing his debut album August 3rd in the UK (Deluxe edition is available too and the second disc is a remixed continuous mix of disc one!!) Check out this freshly leaked "When Your Around"

When Your Around

Frankmusik Online

Back in the saturDAY! WHITNEY HOUSTON

Saturday's are time for our back in the day retro fueled post! Dear readers, let's not go too far! With the extreme buzz building for Whitney Houston's release August 31st, below are some classic Whitney videos and some rarely seen ones! Check 'em out, I love the George Michael aided, "If I Told You That" - so gooood!

Whitney Houston's Album Moved Up to August 31st Release - FREE SINGLE

(New York, NY -July 28, 2009) Fueled by the continuous excitement from last week's much-buzzed about Whitney Houston album listening events in New York and Los Angeles, Arista Records has moved the release date of I Look To You up to August 31st. As a gift to her fans, a free download of the album's title track, powered by Yahoo! Music, is available now at www.whitneyhouston.com until July 31st. "I Look To You," a sweeping ballad with Whitney's signature soaring vocals that fans have come to love, was written by R. Kelly.

Whitney Houston Online

Backstreet Boys - THIS IS US Due October 6th

Backstreet Boys announced today (July 28) that it will release its ninth album, "This is Us," Oct. 6 on Jive Records. The lead single, "Straight Through My Heart," has just been released to radio and can be heard on the group's MySpace page.

The 11-track set follows the Backstreet Boys' platinum-certified 2005 reunion album "Never Gone" and 2007's "Unbreakable," which sold 1.7 million copies worldwide but less than 150,000 in the U.S.

Wow, less than 150,000 copies, they are lucky they didn't get dropped! Isn't that funny, you sell millions of records for years, suddenly the band kind of fizzles and then you get dropped by your label. Lucky for them this didn't happen and their latest track is pretty fun! Check it out at...

Backstreet Boys on Myspace

MARIAH CAREY to perform at VMA's!

According to Rap-up.com and mag, Mariah is performing the VMA's! She needs to knock this one out of the park and I completely believe she will, because she knows it!

'Mariah Carey will join the line-up at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

The “Obsessed” singer is set to take the stage at this year’s show, an insider exclusively reveals to Rap-Up.com. The 26th annual event will air September 13 from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

An official announcement is expected soon. Previously announced performers include Taylor Swift and Muse.

The appearance comes on the heels of Mariah’s new album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, scheduled for release two days later on September 15. The last time she performed at the VMAs was in 2005 when the show was held in Miami.

Russell Brand will host the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, airing live on Sunday, September 13, at 9 p.m."

[RAP UP]

Mariah Carey Online

MIKA - We Are Golden

Mika will be releasing his second studio album We Are Golden September 22nd. The first single was produced and mixed by Greg Wells and features the Andrae Crouch Gospel Choir (from Madonna's Like A Prayer). The music video was directed by Jonas Akerlund and is due to premiere on 4 August 2009 in the UK on Channel 4. The amazing Calvin Harris has done a great remix below!

MIKA Online

Calvin Harris Online

WE Are Golden

We Are Golden CH Remix

Madonna CELEBRATION rumored track listing

Madonna’s new album, “Celebration”, is a compilation of all things Madonna. It boasts a track listing that has a lot of her hits.

The rumored track listing:

CD1

1. “Vogue”
2. “Express Yourself”
3. “Into the Groove”
4. “Papa Don’t Preach”
5. “La Isla Bonita”
6. “Everybody”
7. “Lucky Star”
8. “Holiday”
9. “Like a Virgin”
10. “Borderline”
11. “Material Girl”
12. “Crazy For You”
13. “Open Your Heart”
14. “Cherish”
15. “Like a Prayer”
16. “Justify My Love”
17. “Deeper and Deeper”
18. “Erotica”
19. “Rain”

CD2

1. “Celebration”
2. “Music”
3. “Get Together”
4. “Frozen”
5. “Hung Up”
6. “Ray of Light”
7. “Beautiful Stranger”
8. “Don’t Tell Me”
9. “Hollywood”
10. “Human Nature”
11. “Secret”
12. “Take a Bow”
13. “American Life”
14. “Die Another Day”
15. “Sorry”
16. “4 Minutes”
17. “Give It 2 Me”
18. “Revolver”

There are some songs that were really great that are missing from this collection, however. Like, where’s “Live To Tell” and "Dress You Up”? If this is it, then they obviously need to add these songs. I hate when compilation hits albums are not in chronological order, drives me nuts!! Also best GH to date IMO, Whitney Houston's Greatest Hits. Great cover, great chrono track listing, great remixes, great placement of the four new songs that were on it....

Madonna Online

Britney Spears - KILL THE LIGHTS video clip

Britney Spears and her new animated video for "Kill the Lights". No, this is not the new single, that would be the pony driven video for "Radar". No, this is not FAN MADE but a fan was behind the video idea. And No, this isn't full song. Luckily, it's only for the fans and will not be seen on TV.

NEW Avril Lavigne Album slated for a November Release

New Avril Lavigne is slated for late November release. tentative first single is the track, "Black Star" from her new fragrance line (wtf?). Its actually a nice sweet song.

The Canadian pop singer tells Billboard.com that she's taking a more serious, stripped-down approach to her fourth studio album, tentatively slated for a November release on RCA. "A lot of the songs are mainly the acoustic and my vocal," says Lavigne of the as-yet-untitled project. "It's a lot different from anything I've done before. It's not a pop rock record. This is more about emotion and feeling."

"I started this record off really slow, just writing songs at home on my piano. I didn't work with a ton of people this time."

Though the album's first single hasn't been confirmed, the 25-year-old says it could "possibly" be a song that emerged from the TV commercial for her new "Black Star" fragrance, which will also launch in the U.S. this fall.

"It's the first song that I recorded for this record," she says. "A lot of people like it. It's kind of like a lullaby." The ethereal, piano-driven chorus was originally written just for the ad, but Lavigne has since decided to turn it into a full recording.

Album Delays Make News - Mariah Carey, Diddy, Lil Wayne

Some of the most highly-anticipated albums of the summer have been delayed, including Mariah Carey's "Memoirs of An imperfect Angel," Sean "Diddy" Combs' "Last Train To Paris" and Lil Wayne's proprter rock and roll album "Rebirth."

Carey's "Memoirs," first slated for an August 25th release via Island Def Jam will now be available on September 15th according to the Universal Music Group business-to-business website. Carey's new single, "Obsessed," is at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week.

Combs said via a video interview with MTV News release last week that his project's been delayed partially because it's "Jay-Z time and Drake time -- enjoy those guys. But the 'Train' is coming, baby," he warns. "Get your ticket, you don't want to be left out."

Lil Wayne's label publicist confirmed to Billboard.com that his release date has also been moved, although a new date hasn't been scheduled yet. "Rebirth" was last slated for a June 23rd street date.

In addition, Amerie's long-awaited return, "In Love & War," which was originally slated for an August 11th release, will now be available on September 8th. Lead single, "Why R U," reaches No. 62 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart this week.

[courtesy of Billboard by Mariel Concepcion, N.Y]

The Happiest Thing I have Ever Seen!

This youtube sensation has been everywhere lately and I had not watched until now. Angry at Chris Brown, but man, this is the happiest thing I have ever seen utilizing his "Forever" song! LOVE IT! If I ever got married, this is happening!

Work it wedding folk!

RATED HOT - Cassie - STAMINIA

Rated HOTTT! Check out this super hott sleekkkky sexxxy track, Cassie's Stamina, girl needs a hit, this should be it! Go Cassie Go....like...wow...sid!

Cassie - Stamina

Mary J Blige New Album STRONGER Due November 29th

Mary J. Blige will release her 9th studio album ‘Stronger’ on November 24th. The first single, ‘The One’, which features kid of the moment Drake is currently being used in a brand new AT&T ad. Her follow-up track will be the Chris Brown assisted ‘Stronger’ which leaked online recently.

“The album represents who and what I am right now. I’m a stronger human being after all the growing pains. It’s about life, love, change, strength—mostly really knowing who you are and being confident in that”

LAME! Chris Brown assisted second single from the queen of hip hop soul?! Are you kidding me, he beat the woman that sung your first choice didn't take track, Umbrella... ugh... You know what else, "Stronger", really Mary? These past few albums have been retreads one after another... I have every Mary album, but lately, it's like she's got the money and that's that. Look at these album covers, they're like all the same!

NEW ARTIST! USE SOMEBODY covers

Ok, so weekends can be particularly slow music news days. Thus, I am going to add the New Artist Sunday category to the page. One new indie emerging artist and one label emerging artist.

First up, I am currently into that Kings of Leon song, "Use Somebody". I remember hearing it months ago, but just now it really hit me as freaking awesome. There are lots of great covers on youtube. Check out this one from a girl named Ashley and she's in the band, "The Shures". I also included VV Brown's version below her's.

Ashley from The Shures - Use Somebody



The Shures on Myspace

VV Brown - Use Somebody



VV Brown on Youtube

VV Brown Online

Gotta check out VV Brown's "Shark in the Water" - absoloutley wondreful!

See you next Sunday! Ideas, suggestions, let me know!

Kelly Clarkson Already Gone OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO & the drama!

Kelly Clarkson's fab new video for "Already Gone" from her platinum album, All I Ever Wanted. On the DVD of her deluxe version of that album she explains that the original title was on the same line of "Circus", "Funhouse", "Fantasy Ride" etc, and so she opted to cut that title and use the name of the songs she liked most on the album. Also, there was some controversy with this "Already Gone" single, check it out below.

"Kelly explains this all in very honest way on a interview. "Ryan and I met each other at the record label, before he was working with anyone else," Clarkson begins, gritting her teeth. "He's from Oklahoma, I'm from Texas; we got along really well and had some of the same influences. We wrote about six songs together, four or five of them made the album. It was all fine and dandy. I'd never heard of a song called "Halo". Her album came out when my album was already being printed. No-one's gonna be sittin' at home, thinking 'Man, Ryan Tedder gave Beyonce and Kelly the same track to write to.' No, they're just gonna be saying I ripped someone off. I called Ryan and said, 'I don't understand. Why would you do that?'"

Understandably frustrated Clarkson claims she "fought" to prevent her label from releasing "Already Gone" as her third single, out of respect for Beyonce. "In the end, they're releasing it without my consent," she sighs. "It sucks, but it's one of those things I have no control over. I already made my album. At this point, the record company can do whatever they want with it. It's kind of a shitty situation, but.… You know, you learn.""

I added a remix to I Do Not Hook Up below too!

Kelly Clarkson Online

Kelly Clarkson - I Do Not Hook Up Remix

Shakira She Wolf Video Preview

So far so good, can't wait to see the whole thing, love this track!

Shakira - She Wolf - Moto Blanco Radio Edit

LOVE the Moto Blanco mixes', so check this out for Shakira's latest, "She Wolf"!

She Wolf Moto Blanco Mix

Little Boots - Remedy

Check out the kick ass video for Little Boots "Remedy"! Thanks PDSTM!

Dont know Little Boots US friends, Check out the links below!

Little Boots Online
Little Boots Myspace

Jay Z First Single - Run This Town featuring Rihanna and Kanye

Jay Z First Single - Run This Town featuring Rihanna and Kanye has officially arrived. DOA was promo single, get ready for Blueprint 3 September 11!

Run This Town

Katie Holmes Performance on SYTYCD 100th Episode!

I wouldn't normally post something like this, but props need to be paid! Katie Holmes performed a Judy Garland "Get happy" performance last night on So You Think You Can Dance's 100th episode and I thought it was great. Very inspired, charismatic, clean, plus she sounded great, looked great and moved great! She may have had a pre-recorded track and minimal moves, but hell, I couldn't do it! Good for her, man she can sing! Go Katie!

La Roux and Daniel Merriweather are Invading the US!

La Roux is starting their US invasion! The hit group from overseas made (what i think?) is their US TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel last night, fantastic "Bulletproof" performance! Look for their album out at the end of September here in the states!

Also, here is the link to their official super cool "Bulletproof" video!

Bulletproof video

La Roux Online

In other news, Daniel Merriwether performed "Change" with Wale last week on Jimmy Fallon, I think this is his US debut too, so check out the greeeeat performance and his album "Love and War", out in the US soon!

Jimmy Fallon performance

Official Change video

Daniel Merriwether Online

Fall 2009 Album Release Schedule

With so many new albums coming out later this year, I thought I would post a little list so y'all know what to look out for. It really is a bevy of heavy hitters. Whitney's back, Mariah turned this album out as quick as her 1990's days, plus Madonna Celebration of career spanning hits, Britney TBD album (Singles? GH?, New?), plus many more. Check out the list!

Amerie - In Love and War - August 11, 2009
Christina Aguilera - TBA 2009
Mary J Blige - TBA 2009
Michelle Branch - Everything Comes and Goes - 2009
Cassie - Electro Love - 2009
JC Chasez - TBA 2009
Cobra Starship - Hot Mess - August 11, 2009
D'Angelo - TBA 2009
Diddy - Last Train to Paris - September 22, 2009
Eve - Here I Am - TBA 2009
Mariah Carey - Memories of and Imperfect Angel - September 15, 2009
Kid Cudi - The Man on the Moon with Guardians - August 2009
Frankmusik - Complete Me - August 3, 2009
iMogen Heap - Ellipse - August 25, 2009
Nelly Furtado - Mi Plan - September 29, 2009 (Spanish Album)
Whitney Houston - I Look to You - September 1, 2009
Mr Hudson - Straight No Chaser - October 3, 2009
Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3 - September 11, 2009
Lil Wayne - ReBirth - August 18, 2009
50 Cent - TBA - September 11, 2009
La Roux - La Roux - September 29, 2009 (US)
Madonna - Celebration - September 29, 2009
Mika - TBA - September 2009
Queen Latifah - Persona - August 11, 2009
Shakira - TBA - October 2009
Sean Paul - Imperial Blaze - August 18, 2009
Britney Spears - TBA
Third Eye Blind - Ursa Major - August 18, 2009
Wale - Attention:Deficit - September 22, 2009

Plus more from Katherine McPhee, Garbage, Dr Dre, Robin Thicke, Vampire Weekend, possible Ciara re-release of "Fantasy Ride", possible Keri Hilson re-release of "In a Perfect World", Blink 182, and many more!

[MetaCritic]

Kid Cudi - Make Her Say Remix

Check out a fantastic remix to Cudi's Make Her Say!

Make Her Say Remix

Kid Cudi Online

The-Dream Announces "Love King" Will Be Last Album

Singer/songwriter The Dream announced via his Twitter page yesterday (July 23) that his third studio album, "Love King," slated for a late 2009 release, will be his last.

"I am engaged and 'Love King' IS going to be my LAST album!" he tweeted. In a subsequent post, The-Dream explained, "It is going to be [his] last bcuz, everybody is trying to 'KILL THE DREAM!' [The Dream is] the ONLY one that can end [his] career," although he did clarify he "will still be producing, writing, and featuring on other artist albums though."

Is he kidding, does anyone really care. The Dream is all right, he's okay, great writing and producing, but does anyone even buy his albums. I have one that i got for free. The Dream's recording career in like a blip on the radar.

The Dream Online

New Madonna "Celebration" info!

Madonna will unleash the greatest hits album "Celebration" on Sept. 29 in the U.S.

The Warner Bros. collection will include hits from the Queen of Pop's entire career and boast two new songs. One of those, the title track, was recently recorded in New York and co-produced by Madonna and Paul Oakenfold. It will serve as the set's first single and is scheduled to hit radio airwaves on Aug. 3. Remixes of the tune will be serviced to dance club DJs tomorrow (July 24).

It is rumored that the effort's other new song is titled "Revolver" and is a collaboration with Lil Wayne. A demo version of the song -- without Madonna's vocals -- has been floating around YouTube since May.

While the tracklist for "Celebration" has yet to be announced, one can imagine a bevy of Madonna's Billboard Hot 100 hits will be included. On the Hot 100 chart, she has racked up a record 37 top 10 singles -- more than any other act in the tally's nearly 51-year history. Of those hits, 12 of them went all the way to No. 1.

In a press release, her label confirmed that "Celebration" will contain songs "remastered and selected by Madonna and her fans" including "Everybody," "Express Yourself," "Vogue" and "4 Minutes."

The album will be available in both single-disc and double-disc configurations and a DVD of the icon's music videos will also be issued simultaneously. It was unclear at press time if the DVD would be offered as a stand-alone product or come bundled in a CD/DVD package.

[Courtesy of Billboard]

Here is the latest remix of Celebration! Its a low quality leak of Celebration Benni Benassi mix. Thanks/Courtesy Please Don't Stop the Music!

Nas Ordered To Make $44K Monthly Payments To Kelis

A judge has ordered Nas to pay Kelis nearly $44,000 in monthly support for the near future, a day after the "Milkshake" singer gave birth to the divorcing couple's baby boy.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Louis Meisinger issued the order at a Thursday hearing. Neither Nas, whose full name is Nasir Jones, nor Kelis, whose full name is Kelis Rogers, attended Thursday's hearing.

Rogers gave birth to the boy, named Knight, at a New York hospital Wednesday. The 29-year-old filed for divorce from the rapper in April. The couple was married in July 2003.

[Courtesy of Billboard]

Finally! I am so glad this is resolved, what drama! Poor things though, they were together for so long, its a shame this went so sour...

Kelis Fan Site Online

50 Cent: Author

Rap star 50 Cent has turned his attention to publishing, having co-written a book about how to make business out of bling.

Profile Books will publish The 50th Law, a business guide for the 21st century co-written by "modern Machiavelli" Robert Greene and 50 Cent, in the autumn.

It is billed as revealing "how the power game of success can be played to your advantage", following on from Greene's previous title The 48 Laws of Power. It includes chapters such as "Turn Shit into Sugar-Opportunism" and "Hood Economics".

[Courtesy of Billboard]

Love it, but this is not the same guy from years ago, right!

Solange gets a hair cut!

Solange has cut her hair, fo real son! I adore Solange and think she is wonderful and inventive and fun and outspoken and most importantly, her own person. Im not quite a fan of the hair yet, but it's not bad! Im excited to see it in a month! Here are some underrated fantastic Solange recommendations!

Solange Online
Solange - "Would've Been the One"
Solange - "Cosmic Journey"

Wendy Williams quits radio show - How you doin!

We all know who Wendy Williams is, right? Well if not, she is an opinionated, outspoken, hilarious and direct radio personality. Often a bit too brazen, she always hits it home for the guest. She has just launched her ridiculous talk show that is like Ricki Lake + Tyra. Love it! Anyways, she just quit the job that brought her much fame, her radio gig! She wants to build up her talk show and image brand and needs more time to do so, fair enough. Good luck Miss Williams! She actually gets great guests too!

Wendy Williams Show Online

Demi Lovato, Jordin Sparks Headed To Top 10 Debuts On Billboard 200

Well i think most thought Jordin Sparks might have a lock on the top of the Billboard charts next week, but it looks like another plan is in store. The sixth season AI winner will have to settle for another low rung on the top 10...

Also, Billboard has an exclusive SOS Jordin Sparks second single remix, follow the link to listen!

S.O.S

{Courtesy of Billboard below}

Next week Hollywood Records' Demi Lovato looks to be on track to start near the top of the Billboard 200 chart with her second album "Here We Go Again." Industry prognosticators think the set may shift 100,000-120,000 in its first week. The singer/actress' debut effort, "Don't Forget," bowed at No. 2 less than a year ago with 89,000.

Lovato may face competition from Daughtry's "Leave This Town," which has a chance of holding in at No. 1 for a second week. If the album drops a conservative 60-65% in sales in its second week, it may shift 95,000-110,000. It bowed atop the Billboard 200 with 269,000.

Jordin Sparks' sophomore album "Battlefield" will also likely make a top 10 debut, giving the "American Idol" champ her second top 10 set. Her self-titled debut entered and peaked at No. 10 in 2007.

Billboard Online

Madonna - Celebration Cover

Madonna Celebration album cover. Is this for the GH III or the single, either way I really like it, very vintage Madonna, very True Blue!

Whitney Houston - I look To You snippet

This little snippet of Whitney's title track has surfaced, she sounds fabulous, just like "My Love is Your Love, which was my fav album, still great! Can't wait for this album! Alicia Keys written and produced with Swizz Beats the first single Million Dolla Bill out any day now, described as uptempo!

Track listing for I Look to You album out August 31/September 1

1. Million Dollar Bill
2. Nothin' But Love
3. Call You Tonight
4. I Look To You
5. Like I Never Left (feat. Akon)
6. A Song For You
7. I Didn't Know My Own Strength
8. Worth It
9. For The Lovers
10. I Got You
11. Salute

Frankmusik - Wrong Time,Wrong Place

NEW FRANKMUSIK! My favorite! I adore Frankmusik and here is the latest featuring super cool Tinchey Stryder! This track is exclusively for DJ mag, Mix Mag. Thanks Please Dont Stop the Music!

Frankmusik - Wrong Time,Wrong Place

Frankmusik Online

Amerie - Why R U Official Remix

Amerie's official remix for the currently ignored "Why R U". Hmmmm, i think they could've funked it up even more and I have to say I think the original outpaces this one!

Amerie - Why R U

Amerie Online

Oh Amerie Fan Site Online

Michael Jackson Theatrical Release Deal Close

Courtesy of Billboard

"Sources have confirmed to Billboard that a deal between the Michael Jackson Estate, AEG Live and Sony for a theatrical release of the Michael Jackson rehearsal footage from the ill-fated This Is It concerts could close today, though there are still some "unsettled terms" that are being negotiated. In fact, the deal is in such flux that it could shift to another studio by the end of the day. According to the source, Sony Music may co-invest with one of the film studios on this release, including Sony Pictures.

The source also says that Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson's efforts in conjunction with promoter Leonard Rowe have "muddied the waters" in the Michael Jackson Estate and AEG's attempt to close a TV network deal for the presentation of the original This Is It production, created by Jackson and Kenny Ortega.

The This Is It special has been conceived as a tribute to MJ featuring Janet, the Jackson 5, and other major performers. The source says Joe Jackson has been shopping his own Jackson Family special on MJ's birthday on Aug. 29, which neither Janet Jackson nor the Jackson brothers have agreed to. "

Billboard Online

Monica - Let Me Know - First Single

Great, fun groovy tack for summer, Monica's first single, "Let Me Know" off her October 13th album.

For the love of god though, someone, anyone, everyone, write Missy Elliot and tell her to shut the fuck up. Ruins the track, ruins it. This is classic Missy taking too much control, Tweet, Jazmine Sullivan (who is basically Tweets replacement). Her rap section is great, love it, but please (Open Letter to Missy right now), Please stop screaming on these poor girls tracks, please Missy, please!

Kid Cudi - Make Her Say (Featuring Kanye West & Common)

Yes! A video for the Lady Gaga acoustic Poker Face laced, Make Her Say! Awesome, love it, very creative, cheap and wonderful!

Kid Cudi Online

New Michelle Branch! Sooner or Later

Promo single, "This way" came out in February and now we have the first official alt/country track, "sooner or Later"., I'm digging it, very summery easy breezy! Welcome back Michelle!

Look for album late summer!

Michelle Branch Online
Michelle Branch - Sooner or Later

Lil Kim and Cyndi Lauper do Time After Time for Nelson Mandela

This is crazy and awesome! Lil Kim looks the best she has ever looked hands down and the two of the them together make a weird wonderful duo. Rumors were flying that Lil Kim was joining a reformed TLC to put the "L" back in tLc. Although I checked her wiki page and it looks like The Queen Bee has an album dropping later this year titled, "Vintage". I hope there are some bangers on there, Lil Kim is underrated and needs a hit. Speaking of female rappers, it seems that ever since the Grammy category for female rapper went away, so did the female rappers. Angie Martinez, Missy, Kim, Foxy, Lil Mama, come back strong y'all!

Lil Kim Online

Back in the Day - SWV Right Here (Human Nature Mix)

The song is classic, the video not so much. Here's SWV's Right Here Human Nature Mix from 1992. I love that they are fishing, what's up with that! Whosoever concept this was, should be found and then forced to watch this over and over again and explain themselves!

Wale featuring Lady Gaga Remix - HOT!

This song just got good! Wale (pronounced Wall-eh) featuring Lady Gaga "Chillin". This track has been chillin on the charts for awhile, but this remix is so slick and summery! Check it out! Thanks PDSTM!

Wale Online

Chillin REMIX

Mr. Hudson Supernova Calvin Harris remix

Mr. Hudson's debut single "Supernova" is now available in the UK, and this super cool Calvin Harris remix is bundled. Mr. Hudson's album will be out int eh UK in October and most likely follow suit at some point in the states. He's on Kanye West's GOOD label and used to be part of the group, Mr. Hudson and the Library.

Great track!

Mr. Hudson Online
Calvin Harris Online

Supernova REMIX

Frankmusik vs. Tinchy Stryder -

I'm not sure if I love this or just think its funny -- Frankmusik vs. Tinchy Stryder. Two of the biggest UK guys around right now, label mates I'm pretty sure. Anyway, they give a good back and forth and I am sure Vincent Frank put this together. Look for his album out August 3rd (UK). Gonna. B. Insane!

Frankmuisk Online



Tinchy Stryder Online

NEW Madonna just leaked! Upcoming GHIII Track! CELEBRATE

Here’s the leaked Oakenfold 12 Dub remix of the to-be-leaked/released and highly anticipated Madonna single, Celebrate! This is not the single version/radio edit, that'll drop soon! This is HOT! Enjoy and thanks to Mossip.Blog!

Madonna- Celebrate 12 Dub Remix

Madonna Online

Monica Single and Album Release Date

It has been officially confirmed that Monica’s new single from her new album ‘Still Standing’ will be titled ‘Let Me Know’. The track is produced by Missy and written by Monica’s labelmate Jazmine Sullivan. The song will officially premiere when it impacts on August 3rd. Monica’s forthcoming album ‘Still Standing’ even has a tentative release date. The project is now scheduled to be released on Oct 13th.

Monica Online

New Unreleased Michael Jackson Song

A newly emerged Michael Jackson song has hit the web, "A Place With No Name", is reminiscent of "A Horse With No Name", but the song is very fresh. I really like it and would love to hear the whole thing. My guess is that the record company leaked this quick clip to get feedback, because the clip is so fresh and clean, and ends completely abruptly. However, it is not clear when he recorded it, but I would guess recently, it sounds too clever.

Check it out.



Michael Jackson Online

New Madonna Clip for Upcoming Greatest Hits III

A New Madonna snippet if a song titled, "Celebration" has surfaced. It's super quick and doesn't demonstrate all that much, but it sounds like Madonna's going back to the clubs! I think it'll be great and cant wait for this upcoming collection due in the fall!

What do you think about Madonna's upcoming GHIII

Madonna Online

Britney Spears Singles Collection?

This is the first I have heard of this, but apparently Britney Spears has a "Singles Collection" being released later this year. Here's the info per GimmeBritney.com

"Sony Music Australia have just officially let us know that the album will be called “The Singles Collection” and there will be 2 different versions available when it’s released in Australia on October 23rd 2009.

There will also be 2 versions of the Greatest Hits release. A standard edition and a multi CD box set.

The release will be complimented by new songs, as well as all her biggest hits over a career spanning 10 years. There is currently no tracklisting available, but as soon as it’s announced we’ll be sure to post the info."

MJ sold 1.1 Million Records last week

The King of Pop dominates the Nielsen SoundScan and Billboard charts yet again.

Based on preliminary sales numbers from Nielsen SoundScan, Michael Jackson's catalog of solo albums sold a mighty 1.1 million copies in the U.S. in the tracking week that ended at the close of business on Sunday (July 12).

That's a jump of 37% stacked next to the previous week, when his combined albums sold just shy of 800,000. In just the past two and a half weeks, American consumers have purchased more than 2.3 million Jackson albums.

When Nielsen SoundScan's charts are released in the morning on Wednesday, July 15, Jackson's "Number Ones" collection will be the top selling album in the United States for the third week in a row, with 349,000 copies sold (an increase of 3%).

His "Thriller" moved 264,000 (up 41%) while "Essential" powered through another 149,000 (up 18%). Some older Jackson titles also saw great gains, likely owed to the one-two punch of re-stocking by brick-and-mortar retailers and the publicity generated by the memorial service.

"Off the Wall" sold 107,000 (up 108%), "Bad" did 97,000 (up 332%) and "Dangerous" blew through 67,000 (up 157%).

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If only his sales would count towards the Billboard 200, man, I would love to see that! (Due to Billboard R&R after a certain album is dormant for a period of time it can no longer be on the big chart, let em knwo if you wanta detailed info on this...)

Mariah Carey "Obsessed" Video

Mariah Carey Obsessed Video
by anthonychopin25

I'm a bit late on posting this, but alas here is Mariah Carey's "Obsessed" video. I really like it!

I'm loving "jokey Mariah" with the hair dryer and such. I love the male stalker Mariah. Most have been pinning that character as Eminem, but after watching the vid, I disagree. The ending is great, the direction is fantastic and MOST importantly, Mariah looks age appropriate in every scene! Not that she can't be herself, but what she is wearing is perfect and makes her look very sexxxy! Love her!

Look for Mariah's "Memories of an Imperfect Angel" August 24 (UK) and August 25 (US). I'm sure she'll put out another single a couple week's before the albums release, a ballad most likely.

What do you think about "Obsessed" and the vid?

Mariah Carey Online

Maxwell is Number One

Part One of Maxwell's trilogy of albums, BLACKsummersnight, has debuted at number one.

"Maxwell makes big news on the Billboard 200 albums chart, entering at No. 1 with "BLACKsummers'night" and a career-high sales week of 316,000. It's his second chart-topper. The singer's last set, 2001's "Now," also opened at No. 1 with a then-best 296,000 copies sold."

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This album is fantastic and deserves that spot. Very real, gritty, and honest lyrics and the sound is impeccable. Standout track by far is "LoveYou", it's simply amazing. When he hits that second voice and changes up the vocal arrangement, ah, pure love! The deluxe version features one of the best corresponding DVD's I have ever seen of any artist. The entire DVD was watchable and enjoyable, but maybe that was just Maxwell's smokey voice. Check it out and grab a copy!

Also check out max's insanely cool website. Link below...

MAXWELL Online

Whitney Houston "I Look to You" Album Cover

So this is the final cover for Whitney's September 1st album, 'I Look to You". I like it, straight on, very "real". Ill bet 20 bucks a different cover will emerge that is better and for the "deluxe" version...

Russell Brand Returns to Hosting MTV VMA's!

Following the epically outrageous 2009 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, MTV is bringing the celeb-powered, anything-might-happen craziness back to New York for the 26th annual MTV Video Music Awards on September 13 at 9 p.m. ET. For the second year in a row, comedian Russell Brand will host the live show, taking place at some of the city's most iconic locations, including Radio City Music Hall.

"This year will be a controversy-free festival of love and discrete orgasms," said the "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" star, who stirred plenty of controversy as host last year when he joked about the Jonas Brothers' purity rings.

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MTV Online

Russel Brand Online

What do you think about Russell Brand hosting again?

I adore Russell Brand! I think he is great and funny and witty and savvy and all things in between! He is very smart too! Last years VMA's were great in large part because of him even though some people "didn't get him". His jokes and pokes at people were spot on and I can't imagine anyone else following up last years and relating to today's world and pop culture.

Lily Allen is Snapped

Photographed by Alasdair McLellan and styled by Kate Moss, Lily is all over the August edition of i-D Magazine.

In a revealing photo shoot and interview with the guys over at i-D, Lily opens up about life in the limelight and discusses which Spice Girl she would have been...Posh of course.

Whether she's wrapped in a bath towel at the Ritz or dressed in a panda suit - complete with cute paws - our Lil' carries it off effortlessly.

Check out all Lily's press over in her Official Press Section.

The magazine is on the shelves now...check it out!

Lily Allen Online

Lily Allen - 22 Video

Finally, a good Lily Allen video! 22 is fun, quick and I love the whole mirror situation. The Fear was a fantastically fun video, then Fuck You and Not Fair 100% failed to deliver. What bores.

What do you think about 22?

Lily Allen Online

Kelly Rowland - The Today Show

Kelly Rowland interviewed on the TODAY Show talking about The Fashion Show, Michelle Williams and Beyoncé Knowles of Destiny's Child and her latest single "When Love Takes Over" with David Guetta.

I am loving her right now! I really hope she swings back and hypes up her brand! "When Love Takes Over" went to number one internationally and I think it will blow up here real soon!

"When Love Takes Over" Video

Kelly Rowland Online

Christina Milian ft. The Dream - Chameleon 2009

Christina Milian's smokey sexy "Chameleon". Interesting song, very different, very vocal. I am digging this new Christina. I adored "Us Against the World" and it was a crime it didn't receive the attention it deserved. Her album "Elope" drops later this year via Myspace Records.

What do you Christina Milian?

Christina Milian Online
Christina Milian on Myspace

Britney Spears on ET Promoting FINAL ACT of Tour!

Great behind the scenes video of Britney's tour secrets!



Per VIP Media "Sources claim "Mannequin" will be the fifth single from Britney Spears. Same sources claim "Mannequin" was also supposed to be the 4th single and it was in the orginal setlist and was set to be the first single before "Womanizer" was chosen , but "Radar" had to get released so it got to go first. Now "Mannequin" is planned as the final single from the album, to be released later in fall while the tour is still going.

And the sources claim that "Unusual You" is set to be added in US leg of the tour, while the tour DVD will be shot in Australian gig.

There is just few days to July 16th, which will be our tour-stop for Britney. So check out the review of the "Circus" tour after July 17th."

Lady Gaga makes History! 3 Number One Singles off Debut!

Lady GaGa becomes just the third artist in the 16-year history of the Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart to collect three No. 1 songs from a debut album. "LoveGame" (Interscope) rises 2-1, marking Lady GaGa's third No. 1, following "Just Dance" (two weeks) and "Poker Face" (five weeks). The three songs appear on her top five Billboard 200 album, "The Fame." The set has sold 1,162,000 copies to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

The singer-songwriter born Stefani Germanotta joins just two prior artists in accomplishing the triumphant triple play.

In 1993-94, Ace Of Base reigned consecutively on Mainstream Top 40 with three cuts from its debut set "The Sign": "All That She Wants," the title cut (No. 1 for a chart-record 14 weeks) and "Don't Turn Around."

In 2002-03, Avril Lavigne repeated the feat with a trio of tracks from her debut release "Let Go": "Complicated" (eight weeks), "Sk8er Boi" (one week) and "I'm With You" (four weeks).

On the Billboard Hot 100, "Just Dance" spent three weeks at No. 1, and "Poker Face" led for one frame. As of last week, "LoveGame" was bulleted at No. 5 on the Hot 100, its highest ranking to date.

SOURCE

Lady Gaga Online

Lady Gaga Videography

LoveGame Video
Poker Face Video
Just Dance Video

Paparazzi Video
Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say) Video
Beautiful Dirty Rich Video

Britney Spears Radar Bloodshy & Avant Remix

"Radar" cover 2009

"Radar" Cover 2008 before it got scrapped months
before "Womanizer" and Circus album debuted

The original producers of "radar" have put out a pretty fun clubbed up remix, check it out, I dig it! Good little hooks and uptempo fun!

What do you think about Radar?

Radar Video
Radar remix

Brooke Hogan - The Redemption

Is this not thee worst album cover ever - wow. It's shocking because the single covers for "Falling" and "Hey Yo" are really cute. They also mesh well together and this just...doesn't, wow.

Anyways Brooke's album is out on July21st and from what I have heard it sounds much better than her "Undiscovered" effort. The songs still are a bit copied and such, but it is so much more enjoyable.

What do you think about Brooke?

Falling - Video
Hey Yo - Youtube
Ruff Me Up

Album Sampler
Brooke On Myspace

Whitney Houston - I Look to You Album Cover

amazon.com has this listed as the Whitney Houston album cover for her September 1st Arista album, I Look To You. I'm not so sure because this promo pic has been circulating for a few weeks, so there's no excitement. However, a revamped, branded version could appear very soon.

Mr. Hudson Official Album Cover - Straight No Chaser

‘STRAIGHT NO CHASER’ COVER ARTWORK

Monday, July 13th, 2009

The album is set to hit stores on Monday 5th October:
Pre-order ‘Straight No Chaser’ here

Mr. Hudson Online

VIBE Magazine Folds

Quincy Jones Mag, Vibe, is folding after 16 years. This is no surprise to me, Vibe became extremely stale IMO. I used to be a subscriber, but somewhere along the way, it lost focus and clarity. The best section of Vibe was the last page entitled 20 Questions. The interviews were soft and poor. The writers always seemed to miss the boat. Michael Jackson's concerts were set to begin July 13, 2009n and they didn't think to put him on the cover. It could have been a comeback article and he didn't even need to contribute ala Britney Spears in Allure September 2007. On the flip side, I will give Vibe props for being so broad in their musical tastes and reviews. They seemed to be pretty equal compared to most other Hip Hop/R&B mags. Lastly, some of the Vibe magazine covers were the worst I have ever seen. Here are my pics for worst Vibe covers...

oh my god - that face, why! 50 doesnt look tough, he looks constipated.

worst position ever. what was she thinking.


this must have been a last ditch effort to get readers, but what a mess!

Quincy Jones Mag, Vibe, is folding after 16 years. This is no surprise to me, Vibe became extremely stale IMO. I used to be a subscriber, but somewhere along the way, it lost focus and clarity. The best section of Vibe was the last page entitled 20 Questions. The interviews were soft and poor. The writers always seemed to miss the boat. Michael Jackson's concerts were set to begin July 13, 2009n and they didn't think to put him on the cover. It could have been a comeback article and he didn't even need to contribute ala Britney Spears in Allure September 2007. On the flip side, I will give Vibe props for being so broad in their musical tastes and reviews. They semed to be pretty equal compared to most other Hip Hop/R&B mags. Lastly, some of the Vibe magazine covers were the worst I have ever seen. Here are my pics for worst Vibe covers...

That's my opinion, what's yours?

---------------------------- From editor Danyel Smith:

On behalf the VIBE CONTENT staff (the best in this business), it is with great sadness, and with heads held high, that we leave the building today. We were assigning and editing a Michael Jackson tribute issue when we got the news. It's a tragic week in overall, but as the doors of VIBE Media Group close, on the eve of the magazine's sixteenth anniversary, it's a sad day for music, for hip hop in particular, and for the millions of readers and users who have loved and who continue to love the VIBE brand. We thank you, we have served you with joy, pride and excellence, and we will miss you.

Danyel Smith
the former Chief Content Officer VIBE Media Group
& Editor in Chief, VIBE

Staff memo from Vibe Media CEO Steve Aaron:

Dear VIBE Team:

It is with a heavy heart that I share some tough news, VMG is closing down effective today, June 30th.

It's been an 16 incredible years since VIBE's inception. There are very few magazines with the richness of history and breadth of talented visionaries who created the powerful lens in which VIBE viewed and shaped urban music and culture.

Ever since I first set foot in this courageous company, I've regarded myself as incredibly fortunate to be be involved with this remarkable brand and group of individuals whose performance has never been nothing short of outstanding. We finished 2008 in an improved position versus the prior year, and accomplished so much, including:

* Editorial Awards
* Editorial transformation into content dept
* New Ad accounts being broken
* The Most Mag Launch
* Award winning re-design
* Profitable digital operation
* VIBE.com growth and improvements and programs such as Best Rapper Ever, #1 Stan, etc
* Mobile VIBE launch
* Micro-site development Mostmag.com to start off.
* V Sessions
* Improved PR coverage

Unfortunately, over the last several months, a confluence of events has obviously posed VMG to exceedingly serious challenges.

* The collapse of the capital markets has impacted us greatly. Over the past several months, we have actively pursued investment resources while working intensively with our bank to find a solution. But the deal market right now remains very poor and at the end of the day, the lack of investment resources to restructure the huge debt on our small company has made this outcome become a reality.
* The print advertising collapse hit VIBE hard, especially as key ad categories like automotive and fashion, which represented the bulk of our top 10 advertisers, have stopped advertising or gone out of business. It's also unfortunate that in a recession many companies reduce the multi-cultural campaigns. These facts, coupled with the continuing decline of the music industry not to mention the newsstand wholesaler consolidation in early 2009 all negatively impacted our business in a significant way.
* The relentless economic situation has depressed our growth initiatives on the digital front. To be clear, VMG has made significant improvement in this part of our business, but not at the accelerated pace required to offset the devastating effects of the most severe recession in our lifetime and the accompanying print losses.

I want to thank you all for your hard work and commitment, and for all of the adventures along the way. I'll miss this place a lot, but I'll miss you all and the magic you create.

Vibe will be remembered as a shockingly brilliant content company that everyone can be proud of and I look forward with great excitement to all of future endeavors you all pursue.

With great affection and respect –

Steve Aaron

former CEO of VIBE Media Group

Mariah Carey -Obsessed Video News

Mariah Carey will release her music video for the song "Obsessed" this Wednesday, July 15th during the reality America's Got Talent. Mariah shot two versions of the video, one for the original mix and the other for the official remix featuring Gucci Mane. Both were directed by Brett Ratner. I hope it is equal parts of ridiculous and fun. This single doesn't seem to have lifted off the way Mariah's singles usually do. I wouldn't doubt if in a couple weeks another single was released...

Mariah Online