This Week's Top Pop Stories

Here are the top stories from this past week's Day in Pop report

Doctors Order Beyonce to Cancel Concert

(Radio.com) Looks like Beyonce fans in Belgium will have to wait a little longer to see the singer perform during her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.

According to a statement from her publicist, Beyonce has canceled her show that was set to take place on Tuesday (May 14) because of dehydration and exhaustion.

Advised by her doctors to rest, this news follows a slew of rumors that the singer is pregnant with her second child. Beyonce will reschedule the show and the tickets previously bought for tonight's show can be used.

Her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour is set to continue today, also at Belgium's Sportpaleis. The concert cancellation comes after last month's news that the singer will ban all photographers from shooting her tour.

The decision was sparked after her publicity team pressed BuzzFeed to take down pictures of Beyonce taken during her Super Bowl performance, calling some of the photos "unflattering." - more on this story

Gucci Mane Pleads Not Guilty To Soldier Assault

(Radio.com) Gucci Mane was in court this week and denied accusations that he hit a soldier over the head with a champagne bottle at a nightclub earlier this year.

The rapper, whose real name is Radric Davis, pleaded not guilty of aggravated assault at his Monday (May 13) court date in an Atlanta Fulton Country courthouse, according to local newspaper The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

According to Billboard, an arrest warrant was issued for Gucci after Texas soldier James Lettley told authorities that the rapper hit him in the V.I.P. section of downtown Atlanta's Harlem Nights Club on March 16 as he approached Gucci for a picture.

The rapper's attorney, Drew Findling, argued after the Monday hearing that there is no evidence against Gucci aside from the alleged victim's report.

"He's out on bond, just going about his life," Findling told the newspaper. - more.

Christina Aguilera Returning To The Voice

Christina Aguilera has inked a new multi-million dollar deal to return to The Voice for the show's fifth season after she left the show for this season to promote her Lotus album.

The pop singer has reportedly inked a new deal with the show will bring her between $12.5 million and $17 million depending on how many hours she works, according to TheWrap.com.

They also report that Cee Lo Green is in advanced talks to make his return to the show and coach Blake Shelton is still negotiating his deal with the show.
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Justin Bieber Concert Heist

Justin Bieber's concert at the Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium in South Africa was the scene of Hollywood style heist with a gang of thieves making off with six figures from the venue.

The thieves reportedly lowered themselves into the safe room at the stadium in a move that The Hollywood Reporter described as an Ocean's 11-type stunt and stole an estimated $330,000 in cash, according to FMQB.

The money stolen reportedly included cash from Bieber's concert as well as a recent show from Bon Jovi and the break in wasn't discovered until Monday.

South African police spokeswoman Katlego Mogale said on Monday, "The money was taken from the building and they only realised today. We don't know how many people were involved as we are still gathering evidence.' -

Woman Forced Off Plane For Singing Whitney Houston Hit

(Radio.com) An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York's John F. Kennedy Airport made an emergency stop in Kansas City last week, but not because of mechanical problems or something harrowingly serious, unless you have an intense dislike of Whitney Houston.

American Airlines Flight No. 4 was forced to make an emergency landing last Thursday (May 9) to remove a "very unruly passenger," according to the airline. The female passenger was escorted off the plane because she would not stop singing Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You," made famous through the film The Bodyguard.

"The woman was being disruptive and was removed from the plane for interfering with the flight crew," Joe McBride, Kansas City Airport spokesman, said. "There was a federal air marshal on the aircraft, who subdued the woman and put her in cuffs."

A video of the incident has surfaced via local TV station KCTV. The 15-second clip shows the woman being led off the plane, still singing the song, while those in charge reminded passengers that photos or video were not to be taken onboard.

After the woman was removed, the flight continued as usual to New York. According to KCTV, the passenger was released without charges, though American Airlines would not fly her to her destination. - Check out video and read more here.

Lady Antebellum Release Goodbye Town Video

(Radio.com) Lady Antebellum's new video for "Goodbye Town" takes a sad look at the one who got away. On the song, which appears on Lady A's brand new album Golden, singer Charles Kelley waxes poetic about his high school sweetheart who managed to get out of the small town where they grew up.

In the blue-tinted clip, Kelley takes us on a tour of the town. He shows us where they had their first kiss under the football bleachers; and we see the courthouse steps, where so many others got married right out of high school.

While his lady was able to get out quick, he's struggling to leave, singing, "The streets are only bringing me down/Gotta find a way to finally get out."

Eventually we see his grown-up ladylove. Is she really back in town? Or just haunting Kelley's dreams? - Watch to find out.

George Strait Poised To Make History

(Radio.com) George Strait is set to hit a record no artist has reached before. If his current single "Give It All We Got Tonight" makes it to No. 1 on the country charts, he'll be the only artist to have 60 No. 1 hits on any Billboard chart.

Moreover, if the song reaches No. 1 this week, Strait will have earned 60 number ones by the age of 60 (his 61st is this Saturday, May 18). "Give It All We Got Tonight" appears on Strait's 40th studio album Love Is Everything, which was released on Tuesday of this week (May 14th).

In a series of recent interviews, Radio.com chatted with country stars about George Strait. Their stories and memories about King George and his music are further proof why he's among the most revered artists in country music.

Thompson Square, Florida Georgia Line and Darius Rucker are no strangers to the No. 1 spot, as their respective singles — "If I Didn't Have You," "Get Your Shine On" and "Wagon Wheel" — have all gone to to the top of the country charts in recent weeks. A testament to George Strait, each artist is rooting for him to nab the No. 1 position once again.

Thompson Square's Keifer Thompson said Strait is the reason many artists decide to pursue country music, where Darius Rucker recalled one of his first memories of Strait as a country artist. Florida Georgia Line, Ashley Monroe and Tate Stevens also chimed in with their thoughts and feelings about King George.

"I grew up listening to George Strait's music, wearing out at least two box sets," Thompson admitted. "Some of my favorite George Strait songs are 'The Chair,' 'Marina Del Rey.' I can't tell you how many times I've sung 'The Fireman,' 'Unwound.'" - A lot more here.

Tim McGraw Putting The Superstar In Superstar Summer Night

(Radio.com) Country fans will want to be in front of their TV sets Sunday night, when CBS presents Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night, an all-star concert featuring some of the genre's top artists all in one place.

The guest list, in fact, is massive. Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, The Band Perry, Jason Aldean, 2013 ACM Entertainer of the Year winner Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, rapper Nelly, and of course Tim's wife Faith Hill are among the performers. McGraw performs current single "Highway Don't Care" with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, duets with Ne-Yo and Pitbull, and rocks out with CCR legend John Fogerty.

The show was taped April 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, a day after the Academy of Country Music Awards, and it airs Sunday, May 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Earlier this year, McGraw released his 12th studio album, Two Lanes of Freedom.

As US99.5 on-air personality Trish Biondo points out in a new Radio.com Essentials profile on McGraw, the range of music represented on the show is no big surprise. "What's great about Tim is that he's a fan of music no matter what," she says. "He loves country music, but it's fun to see him go out and bring in artists that he's interested in and excited about."

Scott Borchetta, president and CEO of Big Machine (McGraw's new label), points to Tim's duet with Ne-Yo as a highlight of the show. "I love when Tim sings with Ne-Yo, because he sings completely differently. After the performance I spoke with Tim and said, 'We've got to cut a record like that, because you sing so incredibly well in that space.'"

Watch Tim McGraw's Radio.com Essentials profile - here.

Cee Lo Green Gets His Own Reality Show

(Radio.com) Cee Lo Green is headed back to television, following his hiatus from The Voice this season. This time he'll have his own reality show and will be calling all the shots.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the unscripted series is expected to premiere next year on TBS under the working title of The Cee Lo Life.

The series will follow Green's day-to-day life as he produces, records and performs. Additionally, the show will introduce his friends Big Gipp, Khujo and T-Po as they reunite their Atlanta hip-hop group Goodie Mob.

So what can we expect from his new show? Here's five things we hope The Cee Lo Life cameras catch for our television screens.

1. What's Hiding In His Closet?: There is no denying that Cee Lo Green has a unique, albeit questionable, fashion taste. What could he possibly have hiding in his closet? We could only imagine what outfits he's not quite sure about debuting in public… until now. Will it be more horrifying than the Kardashians episode where Kanye makes Kim clean out all the jank clothes in her multiple walk-ins? Possibly.

2. More Muppets All The Time: Back in 2011, Green surprised us all with his out-there GRAMMY performance. He took the stage with his friends, the Muppets and Gwyneth Paltrow, for a memorable rendition of "Forget You." Last November, he released a music video for "All I Need Is Love" which once again featured his furry friends. Is he hanging out with Muppets on the reg? We demand to know. - See the other three here.

Sara Bareilles Delivers Brave Video

(Radio.com) Sara Bareilles is not afraid to show off her dance moves. In fact, for her new video "Brave," she dances like nobody's watching. But, of course, everyone is.

In the clip, directed by actress Rashida Jones, Bareilles takes to the streets to encourage those who need a little help speaking up. She even enlists a few other dancers who get their groove on at the bus stop, the library, the mall and the gym to spread her uplifting message.

All this spontaneous dancing gets the attention of innocent passersby, some of whom whip out their cameras to film the unusual events, while others decide to join in on the fun. The best example is the girl wearing a backpack who decides she also wants to dance in the library. (Watch at 3:33.)

It all ends with Bareilles' feel-good dance army coming together for one final group number, letting everyone know they shouldn't be afraid of anything. Even dancing in a very public place.

Watch the video for "Brave," off Bareilles' upcoming album, The Blessed Unrest (out July 16), - here.

Style Files: Rihanna's River Island Summer Collection

(Radio.com) Rihanna may be making waves for her couture Givenchy and Lanvin costumes on her Diamonds World Tour costumes, but she's also wearing originals by her longtime costume designer Adam Selman.

In a video released on Monday (May 13), RiRi walks us through her second collection for the line, which was created in collaboration with Selman. This time the singer has gone with a mix of styles and fashions, saying, "I made a piece for everybody in my crew. We all have different body types and tastes. Some were braver than others. I think like that because that's how women in the world are. We're all different, we all like different things and we all have different occasions, different moods and different body types."

Fans caught a preview of Rihanna and Selman's debut collection at London Fashion Week in February. In her behind-the-scenes video, RiRi reveals her reasons for creating her second collection were entirely selfish: she wanted to create something to suit all her needs, from her sexy days to her so-called "fat days." But it sounds like she's got a few favorite items already.

"All the stuff that's made of cotton, that's the stuff I'm going to live in all the time for sure," Rihanna said. - more on this story

Kylie Bisutti Explains What Motivated Her To Write I'm No Angel

(Extra) "Extra's" AJ Calloway caught up with former Victoria's Secret model turned role model Kylie Bisutti, who opened up about her career and what motivated her to write the book, "I'm No Angel."

Kylie, who won the 2009 "Victoria's Secret Model Search," said she decided to write a book to tell her personal story and help girls with body image issues and eating disorders.

"I actually wore these jeans today because these are the jeans I used to wear when I was 16, and that's when my agency called me a fat pig," the now 23-year-old explained. She went on to say that at the time she believed what the agencies were telling her. She would look in the mirror and cry because she thought she was huge.

Bisutti, who started modeling when she was fourteen, told AJ about the moment when she felt like things in her career began to go downhill.

She said, "During a magazine shoot for a men's magazine… I was being pressured to go further with the kinds of poses I was doing and take more clothes off, do more for the camera… that's when it really hit me, wow I was there to pose in lingerie to make men lust after me."

Kylie's book, which also explores how she left modeling to pursue her faith, caused a stir in the modeling world. Victoria's Secret even blasted Bisutti, saying she was never under contract.

"They put out their statement before they even read my book. If you read my book, you'll see there's no slamming going on."

She claimed she never said she had a Victoria's Secret contract and only wrote about her experience as an angel and a lingerie model for the company.

Kylie added that she doesn't regret walking away from a multi-million-dollar modeling career, because she is happy living in Montana and is focused on her marriage. - more on this story

Miley Cyrus Vs Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez Fans

(Radio.com) Miley Cyrus is sick of all the haters and took to Twitter on Sunday (May 12) to call a few of them out. In her rant, she specifically addressed the overzealous fans of Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez, who she says have been tweeting death threats at her.

Cyrus tweeted, "Everyday someone with a Swift or Gomez in there name wishes terrible things upon me (death is popular) Please Smilers don't ever"

Cyrus continued to stress her message of love instead of hate tweeting, "We are all friends. Why can't you all be?" She also remarked that certain fans should try to spend their time online more wisely.

"Im sure these haters would make their idols much happier tweeting bout their music rather than wishing death upon their peers like psychos" - more on this story

Chris Brown Battling Neighbors

(Radio.com) Controversial singer Chris Brown has kept a low profile over the past few months while prepping his new album, X, but his Los Angeles neighbors are taking issue with his choice of outdoor art.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Brown's neighbors are upset with him for a series of murals on the walls outside his Hollywood Hills home. These people claim that the artwork, which depict brightly-colored, deformed monsters with sharp fangs, are both scaring young children in the area and are general eyesores in the community.

"There are lots of babies, lots of children, and they're literally frightened. It's like devils on the wall — big scary eyes and big scary teeth," Patti Negri, president of the Hollywood Dell Civic Association, said. of the murals.

In response, Los Angeles city code officials have cited the pop star for unpermitted and excessive signage. The charge holds that he must remove the monsters within 30 days, lest he face fines that start at $376 but will rise until the art is gone.

Of course, this is not sitting well with Brown or his attorney, Mark Geragos. Geragos said he plans to fight the city over the citation, that city officials are "trying to suspend the 1st Amendment." He said it's Brown's neighbors that are harassing his client, describing past complaints such as animal control and parking offenses that have been levied against Brown in the neighborhood. - more on this story

Strong Reaction to Katy Perry and Rolling Stones Jam

(Radio.com) Katy Perry's weekend was what dreams are made of, as she shared the stage with The Rolling Stones during their show Saturday night in Las Vegas.

While Perry was overly excited about her duet on "Beast of Burden" and took to Twitter to share the news and some photos, the music world was less than pleased.

@belledejournal wrote "Katy Perry and The Rolling Stones together on stage....not sure who I'm more embarassed for #pleaseretire"

@OldestKatyCat wrote, "So Gaga performed with the Rolling Stones first. Guess that makes her @katyperry's opening act!!!" - Read more and watch video of the performance here.

Daft Punk Streaming New Album Online

(Radio.com) After months of savvy promotion and fan excitement, electronic luminaries Daft Punk have launched a live stream of their new full-length, Random Access Memories, via iTunes, yesterday(May 13). The album is set to be officially released through Columbia Records next week (May 21).

While many major music releases are streamed ahead of the official release date, Daft Punk's sudden launch of Random Access Memories came almost concurrently with an online leak of the record that rapidly spread across the Internet today.

With the album's release date only a week away, Daft Punk spoke to BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe on his popular radio show today (May 13) to discuss what it took to bring the concept for Random Access Memories into reality.

"It was more a relief, I think," Daft Punk member Thomas Bangalter said about completing the record. "We worked over a period of five years, with probably three years nonstop on it, which is way beyond human sanity. We worked on this record way too long, but that's what it took to grab the magic…maybe that's the difference between being a wizard and just a magician. It takes time to capture those little moments of magic and to reorganize them and put them together." - more on this story

PSY Says He Is Not A One Hit Wonder

(Radio.com) K-Pop sensation PSY had the entire world galloping around at one point with "Gangnam Style," the most-watched video of all time (1.5 billion views and counting), but the reality is that the hype surrounding him has died down.

During a recent interview with New York radio station 92.3 NOW, PSY explained the transition and why he shouldn't be called a one-hit wonder.

"After 'Gangnam Style,' I hesitated to answer the question 'What's next?'" he explained. "Literally, right after that short period of hesitation they started calling me one-hit wonder all over the world. I was like, 'What do you mean one-hit wonder?' I've already been in this industry in my country for 12 years."

Indeed, the South Korean singer's first album was released 12 years ago, in 2001. He's earned more and more notoriety in the Asian music market with each subsequent release.

"When I do some jobs for 12 years and then you're called one-hit wonder, that feels really great," he continued, sarcastically berating his fifteen minutes of fame label. - more on this story

Sample Costs Gotye $1 Million

(Radio.com) It was not only Gotye's most popular song ever, but "Somebody that I Used To Know" was the best-selling Australian single of all time and still remains on the Aussie charts one year later. The GRAMMY-winning track put him, along with featured vocalist Kimbra, on the world stage, claiming chart positions in a whopping 32 countries.

But what may come has a surprise to many, is that "Somebody that I Used To Know" was formed around an obscure guitar riff from an artist only the hippest of jazz-loving parents will know. Gotye sampled a portion of Luiz Bonfa's 1967 song "Seville".

A Brazilian classical guitarist who died nearly decade ago, Bonfa was generously given a co-writing credit by Gotye on the song. He is also said to have inspired the song's first few lyrics.

Gotye, who could not have predicted the song's runaway success, inked early deal awarding 45 percent of the song's royalties to Bofa's estate, according to Australia's Courier Mail. - And that has added up to big money.

Ryan Seacrest Addresses American Idol Rumors

(Extra) Only "Extra's" Terri Seymour with American Idol host Ryan Seacrest as he sets the record straight about all the latest Idol shake up rumors.

Ryan at this weekend's Wango Tango telling Terri that Randy did not give him a heads up about his plans to leave the show, "No he didn't really discuss it with me, it was something I found about with everyone else."

As far as the report that the rest of the judges are out next season as well, Ryan said, "I think we're trying to get through this finale week and we'll find out what next season brings after that."

What Ryan can confirm, he will be back as host next season, "I'm staying next season yes I'm hosting 100%." - more on this story

Britney Spears Looks Forward In Rare Interview

(Extra) "Extra's" Mario Lopez sat down with Britney Spears for a rare exclusive interview, in which the singer opened up about staying in shape, keeping up with sons Sean, 7, and Jayden, 6, and what's next in her career.

Spears, who graced this month's cover of Shape magazine, explained her routine. "I really love doing yoga. I have two separate trainers that come in and we play with it. I don't like doing the same thing all the time, but my main ritual is yoga. I do a lot of yoga."

While Britney is very into exercising she still allows herself to have some of her guilty pleasure foods, "I love white chocolate and I love potato chips! I like the salty and sweet." Mario asking if it is harder to watch what she eats with her boys, "Yes actually, that is so true, when they come over the snacks are constantly piling up and I'm constantly having to feed them and I'm like "Jesus I want fried chicken too!!!"

Britney saying her boys do like attention so may follow in her footsteps of being in the spotlight, "They do like attention so I think they would probably be a little good in the limelight. we're taking baby steps right now as far as agencies and stuff go but they're little comedians so we'll see."

Britney also revealing that while she loves her two boys she may try for a girl one day…Mario, "I have girls and I'm very jealous because you have boys." Brit, "AWWW I want a girl." Mario, "Oh you do want a girl! So later on maybe a little girl?" Britney, "Yes."

For now Britney focusing on her new music and potential Vegas residency. Britney recently collaborated with will.i.am on the hit "Scream & Shout" and next up he will be producing her next album, "With Will he is so talented he keeps it so fresh and so interesting…We've done like two songs so far and we have so much fun in the studio."

Britney also in negations to headline her own a Las Vegas show, "Yes I am excited, I love Vegas any time I get to go there yeah so I'm excited, I'm pumped, I haven't done a show in a really long time so it'll be fun." - more on this story

Barbara Walters Would Like Monica Lewinsky for Final Interview

(Extra) As veteran newswoman Barbara Walters looks to her retirement next summer, she already knows who she wants for her final interview… and it may surprise you. She's looking for another sit-down with one of America's most infamous mistresses, Monica Lewinsky.

Walters told "Extra's" A.J. Calloway that she would like to once again interview Lewinsky, infamous for her affair with President Bill Clinton. "I wouldn't mind if my last one was Monica Lewinsky… she hasn't been seen and I think she is a good person. I wouldn't mind doing an interview with her again." Check out a "20/20" clip from their 1999 meeting below.

Also on Barbara's list of dream interviews? "I would like to sit down with the Pope" and the "Queen of England," she said.

Concerning her retirement, Walters added, "I'm perfectly healthy, this is my decision… I wanted to go while people said, 'Why now?' I did not want to stay until they said 'Is she never going?'" - more on this story

Angie Everhart Fighting Thyroid Cancer and Having Surgery Today

(Extra) Angie Everhart's rep has confirmed to "Extra" that the model, actress, and mother has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and will undergo surgery today.

In an exclusive statement to "Extra" Angie's rep says, "Word has been trickling out about supermodel/actress Angie Everhart's health. She wants to set the record straight by letting everyone know that it is true that she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, however, the prognosis is very good."

The rep continued, "She will undergo surgery tomorrow (Tuesday, May 14) and expects to be back to work and to mommy duties in a few weeks. The most important reason she is revealing this information is to encourage people to learn about cancer prevention, its signs and treatment immediately." - more on this story

Justin Bieber Serenades His Mom For Mother's Day

(popmusiclife) Justin Bieber serenaded his Mom, Pattie Mallette, on stage in Johannesburg, South Africa on Mother's Day. Mallette joined her son during his Believe world tour show, appearing halfway through the song, "One Less Lonely Girl."

Justin presented Pattie with a bouqet of flowers for the special occasion. "Happy Mother's Day @pattiemallette. Today u r my #OLLG . Love u," tweeted the singer after the show.

Justin later tweeted a photo of he and Pattie on stage, writing, "I love my momma." You can see the photo and check out video from the show - here.

Carly Rae Jepsen Looks To Top Herself This Year

(Radio.com) 2011 and 2012 were banner years for Carly Rae Jepsen. "Call Me Maybe" propelled her from a Canadian pop star into international stardom, reaching number one on nearly every music chart across the globe (except for Belgium. She was number two there). Her music video soared to popularity on YouTube, currently closing in on 453 million views. And we can't forget the countless parodies and covers, including one from Justin Bieber and his former main squeeze, Selena Gomez. Jepsen's collab with Owl City provided 2012 with the Summer anthem it was anxiously sweating for, as "Good Time" earned the pair a Top 10 hit.

Now Jepsen hopes to carry all of that momentum through 2013 on the back of her latest single and upcoming US tour. "Tonight I'm Getting Over You," unlike "Call Me Maybe," doesn't carry the same bright-eyed optimism. Rather, the song describes the need to move on from a relationship gone bad, something all of us can relate to.

"Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure all of us can admit to that moment where there's been somebody who, you know, it didn't just totally work out or they didn't like you the way you wanted them to like you," says Jespen. "That's kinda what the song is about… coming to terms with that and then moving on and, you know, doing the classic… 'find somebody new.'"

Jepsen hammers home the reality of those feelings, adding "… it's brutal. It's the worst!"

And no, there is not one man out there responsible for putting her through this roller coaster of emotions. Jepsen's inspiration comes from the sum of all her experiences.

"It's totally different relationships, actually." - more on this story

Kendrick Lamar Releases New Video

(Radio.com) Kendrick Lamar has finally released the video for "Don't Kill My Vibe," the latest single from Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City, the rapper's acclaimed 2012 major label debut.

The elaborate clip features shots from a solemn funeral service, with all of the attendees wearing white. Those shots are juxtaposed against images of Lamar popping champagnes bottles in a limo with friends as well as performing the song in a lush, wide open meadow.

There's also a bit of conspicuous product placement, with a lingering shot of a Beats by Dre "Pill" speaker, a shout-out to Lamar's Aftermath label head Dr. Dre, and Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine of Interscope Records.

Actor/comedian Mike Epps has a cameo in the video, which takes on a more celebratory tone as it progresses, with rappers Juicy J and Schoolboy Q joining the party as the casket is lowered into the ground. - more on this story

Selena Gomez Announces Her Mom's Pregnancy On Mother's Day

(popmusiclife) Selena Gomez took to twitter on Mother's Day to announce her mom's pregnancy. The singer shared a photo of herself with mother Mandy, who is already showing a baby bump.

"Hope all the amazing moms had a great day!," Selena tweeted. "I have the best momma in the world. I love you so much!" So cute!"

The good news in the Gomez household follows the December 2011 miscarriage by Mandy, which the singer shared with her fans at the time.

Selena recently released the video for her single, "Come & Get It"; it's from her next album, which is planned for release later this summer.

Watch the video and see the baby bump photo - here.

Justin Bieber Tops Chris Brown and Rihanna As Most Hated Artist

(Radio.com) Bieber fever may have been cured. A new music poll released May 9 from Public Policy Polling has found that Justin Bieber is one of the least favorable artists of today, with Democrats, Republicans and Independents finding common ground. "Americans are united in their dislike for teen pop sensation Justin Bieber," the study states.

While Chris Brown, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z and Rihanna weighed in with unfavorable ratings, Bieber was the only artist whose distaste stretched across partisan lines.

The study found that Democrats, Republicans and Independents finally have one thing in common: their dislike for the Biebs. "A majority of Democrats (23-54), Republicans (17-52), and independents (18-56) all reported negative views of the singer," the study states.

While 54% of Americans polled had an unfavorable opinion of Bieber, he did fair slightly better than Chris Brown and Rihanna in one poll. - Find out what that was here.

Dixie Chicks Singer Doesn't Like Country Music

(Radio.com) As lead vocalist for the 13-time GRAMMY-winning Dixie Chicks, Natalie Maines was once among the leading voices in country music, mainstream or otherwise.

Today, however, she tells CBS Sunday Morning's Lee Cowan she was never really a fan of the genre. Maines didn't simply dislike country, she said "it burned my ears."

The revelation comes as Maines is emerging with a new focus as a solo artist–her debut solo album Mother was released May 7. The Chicks are still performing occasional dates, but they have not released any new music since 2006.

And the material on Mother is aimed not at her country fans but at rock audiences. It includes covers of songs by Pink Floyd, Pearl Jam, Jeff Buckley, and others–not a single country song or lick to be found, let alone fiddles and banjos.

"To me, this is album is the most natural music I've ever made," Maines tells Cowan. "This is what I like, what I listen to, what I grew up singing songs like." - more on this story

Barbara Walters Retiring

ABC announced on Sunday night that Barbara Walters, the leading voice on The View, will be retiring next year after spending 37 years with ABC News.

Walters will make her formal announcement on this morning's episode of "The View" (May 13th), according to TMZ. She plans to continue on The View and her various other news projects through next summer.

Walters says in a statement, "I am very happy with my decision and look forward to a wonderful and special year ahead both on 'The View' and with ABC News."

She added, "I created 'The View' and am delighted it will last beyond my leaving it." -

Beyonce's Father Hit With $1.2 Million Tax Bill

The IRS has reportedly filed over a million dollar tax lien against Beyonce's father, Mathew Knowles, according to a report from gossip site TMZ.

The site reports that the IRS has filed the lien, claiming Knowles, Beyonce's father and former manger, owes the government for the tax years of 2010 and 2011.

The government is reportedly seeking $485,575.95 in taxes for the year 2010 and $728,004.89 for the year 2011, for a grand total of $1,213,580.84. - Read the TMZ report for more details.

Mariah Carey and Miguel Release Beautiful Video

(Radio.com) Mariah Carey and Miguel released the video for their much-lauded summer jam "#Beautiful" on Friday (May 10) and it held a few surprises, including a surreptitious peek at Mariah Carey's panties.

The video opens with Miguel and Mariah riding on a motorcycle. The duo are all in black leather (shorts for her, jacket for him) and rolling through the forest (green screen) for a golden-day cruise. The scene-stealer is the chunky black bracelet full of diamonds Mariah is rocking. Her signature butterfly shows up in the form of a diamond butterfly ring.

When the bike ride is over, the two turn up in a barn, loaded down with crystal chandeliers. Miguel is hanging out in a vintage Porsche while Mariah dances in what appears to be a teddy, suggestively pulling the hem of her skirt up and down. And then she flashes the camera.

Between the curves of Mariah, the curves on the Porsche and the golden light, this video has summertime written all over it. - Watch the video here.

Lana Del Rey's Releases Video For Great Gatsby' Song

(Radio.com) In the whirlwind of publicity leading up to Friday's (May 10) release of the extravagant new movie adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, singer Lana Del Rey entered the fray with a music video for "Young and Beautiful," the lead single from the film's much-discussed soundtrack.

The gauzy, atmospheric clip features the vocalist singing the grand set piece with a back-lit orchestra. Del Rey sparkles with bejeweled tear drops and diamond-encrusted hoop earrings in the video's many close-up shots.

Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film The Great Gatsby was released on May 7, and features songs from such artists as Beyonce, the xx, Jack White and Jay-Z, who also served as the album's executive producer.

"[The idea] didn't come from 'Let's make a great soundtrack, it came from Fitzgerald,'" the movie's director Baz Luhrmann told MTV about the ambitious soundtrack. "When he wrote that book, he was a modernist, he was in the moment, and the music of the moment was African-American street music called Jazz, and when he put Jazz music in Gatsby, everyone was like 'What are you crazy? It's a fad.' And then he put Hit Parade songs, pop songs, the equivalent of Lana Del Rey singing a beautiful ballad." - more on this story

Amy Winehouse Exhibit Coming This Summer

(Radio.com) In celebration of Amy Winehouse's 30th birthday, an exhibit dedicated to her life and career is coming to London's Jewish museum this summer.

Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait debuts July 3 at the Jewish Museum in Camden and runs until September 15, the day after Winehouse's birthday.

The exhibit will include unseen photographs of the singer, along with personal belongings like her guitar, record collection and one of her GRAMMY awards from the 2008 show where she took home five statues for Back To Black.

Winehouse's family, who helped curate the show, explained to Vogue UK why they decided to team up with the museum. "Amy was someone who was incredibly proud of her Jewish-London roots," Alex Winehouse, Amy's brother, said. "We weren't religious, but we were traditional. I hope, in this most fitting of places, that the world gets to see this other side, not just to Amy, but to our typical Jewish family." - more on this story

Pepper Premiere New Single FKARND

(Radio.com) Like letters etched on a license plate, Pepper's new single "FKARND" off their upcoming album begs us to phonetically decipher it. Just like the song, it's interactive and fun; the NSFW title also means exactly what you think it means.

Pepper bassist and lead singer Bret Bollinger called us while on the road doing pre-tour errands (like finding a fancy shave gel that he jokes is so rare is must be made out of "chimpanzee piss") and told us about his sister questioning how the title would even be pronounced on air when it was debuted by DJ Stryker of L.A. radio station KROQ. "They are all taking bets," he laughed.

The reggae-rock band aren't afraid to make an impression with their titles and Bollinger says the way a title looks is very important to him. 2008's Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations was especially evocative, so much so that choosing to self-title their upcoming sixth album seems a little out of character.

However, this might be indicative of a new stage in the band's life. Bollinger says he'll "never go back" to the old way of creating an album where management or a label pulled the hard-touring band off the road and essentially only gave them enough time for whatever jams they had in their back pocket.

"I'll never go back to that," confessed Bollinger. "Once you get enlightened…the details are really what make the magic happen–and it's so fun to do." - Check out the new song and read more here.

The-Dream Unveils New Song 'High Art' With Jay-Z

(Radio.com) The-Dream's long-delayed IV Play will finally see a release later this month. In preparation, the R&B jack of all trades has again collaborated with Jay-Z on a new song, "High Art. "

The singer released his new song to the public on Thursday (May 9) via Soundcloud, with a message via Twitter, in wich he described the tune as a "real fun energetic summer song."

Clocking in at just over four-and-a-half minutes, "High Art" is a mid-tempo tune about the simple pleasures in life: making love and getting high. "I make love to my girl / I get high with my n*****," The-Dream sings on the chorus.

Meanwhile, Jay-Z arrives with a verse that includes a line about his "Bey Bey." "Sky high with Ty Ty, G feezys with Jay Breezy/Castro to Cabo with OG, then I'm back home to my Bey-Be/Police escorts at the All Star, and the Super Bowl, I don't need a horn/Horn, beep beep, I'm too on". - more on this story

Kris Kross' Chris Kelly Laid To Rest

(Radio.com) The funeral service for Chris Kelly, the 34 year-old member of teen rap group Kris Kross took place on Thursday (May 9) in Atlanta. As reported by V-103/Atlanta, there were the ceremony included many celebrity well-wishers and familiar faces from Kris Kross' heyday.

At his final viewing Thursday afternoon, it wasn't obvious whether the pants of the late Chris Kelly's dark, double-breasted suit were on backwards; but there was little doubt after the two-hour-plus service that there lay a beloved son and friend, a global superstar, and still-going style rule breaker.

There were the black letters in the lid of the handsome, two-tone open casket that read, "'Cause That's What I Was Born To Do…" (A reference to the chorus from his multimillion-selling hip hop group's hit, "Warm It Up.")

There were the hundreds of well-wishers in attendance for the funeral of the 34-year-old, fallen half of Atlanta's Kris Kross; including his So So Def labelmates Tiny "Tameka" Harris, Da Brat, Wingo of Jagged Edge and the So So Def CEO that discovered the duo in Greenbriar Mall – wearing their clothes backwards, even then – Jermaine Dupri. - more on this story

Would Great Gatsby Author Be A Fan of Jay-Z's Soundtrack

(Radio.com) Music is a big part of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, with the 1922 novel showcasing the jazz-filled flapper parties Jay Gatsby throws at his house in the West Egg. The author coined the term the "Jazz Age" to talk about the renaissance of music and dance that was being ushered in during the '20s.

With the latest cinematic version of Fitzgerald's classic—this one directed by Baz Luhrmann—hitting theaters Friday (May 10), Radio.com breaks down the Jay-Z-produced soundtrack through the eyes of Fitzgerald. Would the author have been a fan of the sound?

On the soundtrack, the rap mogul tries to combine the old and new, not unlike Luhrmann does in his films or even what Fitzgerald did with his writing. Jay-Z mixes Roaring Twenties-era horns with electronic beats, telling MTV he wanted the music to become another character in the film, just as it was in the book.

Jazz was dangerous, chaotic and exciting when it first hit the scene and the youth of America couldn't get enough of it. Hip-hop had the same effect when the public heard it in the 1970s so it's no coincidence the two styles have been melded together by Jay-Z in an effort to bring the Jazz Age into the 21st century.

The album starts off with Jay's own contribution, "100$ Bills," a straight-up hip-hop track that references Slick Rick, the 1929 Wall Street crash, 9/11 and Taylor Swift, sort of dissing her with the line, "Took that, Taylor Swift to a hundred f****** million, b****." (Apparently, Team Kanye all the way.)

Beside the fact that poor Fitzgerald would have been confused about these future events Jay speaks of–not to mention the voice modulation going on (the talk box, the first voice changing equipment, wasn't invented until the 1930s)–the song is straight from the 21st century. The closest thing they had to rap in the '20s was the poetry of Langston Hughes, a studied poet who was still enrolled in New York's Columbia University the year Fitzgerld's book came out. - more.

Timeflies Talks Past, Present and Future In Studio With Toro

(Radio.com) Pop/hip-hop duo Timeflies made a pit stop at the 92.3 NOW studios after playing a sold out show at the Highline Ballroom in NYC to discuss the group's past, present and future with Toro who recently featured them in his Battle of The Beats feature against Emblem3.

New York and New Jersey natives, vocalist/freestyler Cal Shapiro and beat mastermind Rob 'Rez' Resnick received recognition for their music via YouTube for their Timeflies Tuesday track covers.

Although the duo both attended Tufts University in Boston, they met at a party over a couple of beers while Cal was drunkenly spiting some rhymes to Rez's beat boxing.

"He's like, 'yo I got this six piece funk band with no singer. Why don't you come down and kick it?' So I came down we played a little 'Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City' and 'I Got Hoes,'" said Cal. "Next thing I know he's like, 'look at this beat, why don't you kick something over that?' We did that, put it on a blog and then started calling ourselves Timeflies… and here we are."

Despite being a bit tipsy, Rez's intuition was spot on. "When he was free styling at the party I was like dude we have something right now," said Rez. - more.

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