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Day in Pop Report for 08/09/2011


Ke$ha Tour Buses Detour To Hospital
(TMZ) Ke$ha's two tour buses made an emergency stop Sunday night at the University of Miami hospital -- but TMZ has learned, it wasn't the singer seeking medical attention.

Ke$ha's rep tells TMZ, "A member of Ke$ha's band sustained a minor injury, was treated, released and feeling great."

The buses pulled in after Ke$ha's show at the Bayfront Park Amphitheatre -- and we're told, they remained parked there for hours while the singer's security team stood guard at the hospital entrance.

Blah blah blah. more on this story

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Jason Reeves To Tell No Lies Next Week
(PS) Jason Reeves will be premiering his latest music video for "No Lies" on AOL on August 15th. The video was directed by Nathanael Matanik and was shot in the scenic hills of Malibu and Santa Barbara. AOL will also be having a week-long listening party of Reeves' first full-length album in four years.

The track is featured on Jason's upcoming record "The Lovesick" and is a duet with frequent collaborator, singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat. Reeves co-wrote 20 tracks on Caillat's two platinum albums; including the smash hit singles "Bubbly," "Realize" and "I Never Told You." He also co-wrote the title track for Caillat's brand new No. 1 album "All of You."

"The Lovesick" will be released on August 16th on all digital retailers and through CD Baby physically. "The Lovesick" represents the "true" follow up to 2007's The Magnificent Adventures of Heartache (and other Frightening Tales), which received widespread critical acclaim; including "Top Indie Singer Songwriter" and "Top Folk Album" honors from iTunes. "The Lovesick" can be streamed for your listening pleasure here

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Lee MacDougall Hits The Road
(Gibson) It's been a busy year for singer-songwriter Lee MacDougall. The British musician � who favors a Gibson Hummingbird � released his self-produced album If Walls Could Talk, toured the U.S., Germany, Austria and Italy and opened for none other than Bon Jovi at the Hard Rock Calling 2011 festival in London.

Now, he's returned to North America for a two-month tour, dubbed All the Right Places, to promote his new album.

MacDougall kicked things off with a show Thursday night (August 4) at New York City's The Bitter End. Before the tour's over, MacDougall will hit Atlanta, Nashville, Austin, Los Angeles, Seattle and Chicago, before circling back to New York on October 1. more on this story

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Game, YG and DJ Mustard Remix I'm Not A Gangsta
(Sub) Lights Over Paris' debut single "I'm Not A Gangsta," featuring Game, from the group's first full length album was released on iTunes and Amazon in May.

Today, Lights Over Paris bring to you the hip hop remix "I'm A Gangsta" featuring Game, Tydolla$ign, YG and DJ Mustard.

Slicing up the track and adding new verses, the remix gives a whole new spin to the original song. The track was produced by Dr Luke's Ammo (Britney Spears, Ke$ha, Katy Perry, Pitbull) and recorded in Los Angeles.

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Marc Mysterio Debuts The Emulator in New Video
Marc Mysterio's debut single on Sony, 'All Wrong', features the vocals of 2009 MTV EMA Best New Act Winner Karl Wolf & Jamie Sparks. Presently, the track is causing quite a stir on radios and dance floors alike internationally.

In the video, Marc Mysterio debuts a device that will revolutionize his performance, and will be used exclusively by him on his forthcoming International Tour in support of his new emerging international hit 'All Wrong' booked by Sony Music: THE EMULATOR!

"The Emulator is without a doubt the future of djing - its awesome and I will use it exclusively to perform my concerts in the future!" says Marc Mysterio. more on this story

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Ride With The Sons of Anarchy
(VQ) The Boot Campaign is inviting motorcycle aficionados throughout Southern California to pair some combat boots with their leathers and join the Sons of Anarchy cast for a scenic ride around the Hollywood Hills.

The Boot Ride, which supports U.S. veterans and directly benefits Activision Blizzards Call of Duty Endowment, will kick off on Sunday, August 28 at the Happy Ending Bar & Restaurant.

After the winding 65 mile run, the riders will return to Happy Ending where they will be greeted by a red-carpet fundraising event and the chance to mingle with the cast. This Boot Rally portion will be open to the public for a $25.00 admission fee, and begin at 3pm. This party will also feature a live performance from country star Derek Sholl. The event will also include a meet & greet with Marcus Luttrell, veteran and author of Lone Survivor, the book that inspired the Boot Campaign. more on this story

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NBA Star Assaults Fan?
(TMZ) TMZ has obtained VIDEO showing NBA star Michael Beasley shoving a fan in the face during a heated altercation at a playground game in New York last week.

The footage shows the Minnesota Timberwolves star jawing back and forth with a fan at Dyckman Park in New York City ... before finally losing his cool, shoving the fan in the face, and walking back towards the court.

Beasley went on to lead his team to victory over another park team led by NBA superstar Kevin Durant.

We're told the fan had been heckling Beasley throughout the game -- screaming taunts like, "You're a f**king bum ... you ain't sh*t Beasley."

Beasley approached the fan and said, "I've never been a bitch ... I'll show you that right now."

According to reports, Beasley sought out the fan after the game -- and shook his hand. more on this story

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Charlie Sheen's Character Run Over By A Train
(TMZ) TMZ has done more recon and has gotten the real lowdown on HOW Charlie Sheen's character on Two and Half Men, Charlie Harper died -- and it isn't pretty.

Sources at Friday night's taping tell us ... Harper married Rose -- the neighbor/stalker he flew to Paris with last season -- but things went downhill quickly when she found him in the shower with another woman.

In the episode, we're told Rose speaks at the funeral and recounts what happened to Charlie ... saying the day after the shower incident she and Charlie were waiting for a Paris subway when Charlie "slipped" and the subway literally blew him apart in a "meat explosion."

The strong inclination was that Rose pushed him and got away with it. It seems Chuck Lorre couldn't take his aggressions out on Charlie Sheen, but he did the next best thing by taking it out on Charlie Harper. more on this story

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Gavin DeGraw Hospitalized After Vicious Attack
(TMZ) Singer Gavin DeGraw was hospitalized after he was viciously assaulted by multiple attackers late Sunday night in New York City ... TMZ has learned.

A source close to Gavin tells TMZ the singer -- who lives in New York City -- was outnumbered by several people during the attack.

Gavin's rep says he is still under observation at Bellevue Hospital Monday night ... but would not be specific about his injuries. more on this story

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Lady Antebellum Go To No 1 With Just A Kiss
(GR) Lady Antebellum hit another mile stone this week as their new single "Just A Kiss" tops the Billboard Country Singles chart and became their career fifth No. 1.

The track simultaneously earns Platinum certification and spends a third week at No. one on the Billboard Canada Country chart. "Just A Kiss" is setting the pace for the multi-platinum group's upcoming third album Own The Night due out Sept. 13.

"Seeing country radio and the fans embrace the first single off our new album like this has been amazing and also a little relieving," said Lady A's Charles Kelley. "There are definitely some nerves and anxiousness involved when you are introducing new music, and this reaction has been beyond what we hoped for. It just makes us even more excited for Sept. 13 to get here." more on this story

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Johnny Cash Bandmate Dies
(Gibson) Marshall Grant, who was the last surviving member of the iconic Johnny Cash & Tennessee Two, died this weekend. He was 83.

Not only was Grant an integral part of the famous Cash "boom-chicka-boom" sound, but he acted as Cash's road manager throughout the '60s and '70s.

According to Nashville's Tennessean newspaper, Johnny Cash's daughter, Rosanne Cash paid the following tribute: "Had Dad not had Marshall, he wouldn't have had the 'Johnny Cash Sound,' and he wouldn't have become all that he was, in his fullness. And I wouldn't have become a songwriter or a musician. There's a whole lineage that wouldn't have happened." more on this story

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Weird Al Yankovic TV Special
Comedy Central has announced that "'Weird Al' Yankovic Live! The Alpocalypse Tour" will world premiere on Saturday, October 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT and will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray and DTO on Tuesday, October 4.

"Weird Al is an American icon who is at the top of his game," saysComedy Central's David Bernath. "He's as relevant and connected to his fans as he's ever been and we're thrilled to give our audience the first opportunity to watch this fantastic special."

"I totally agree with David Bernath," declared Yankovic. "I'm awesome." "'Weird Al' Yankovic Live! - The Alpocalypse Tour" was shot this summer at the venerable Massey Hall in Toronto during Weird Al's tour to support the release of Alpocalypse. more on this story

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Jeff Bridges Media Blitz and Big Lebowski Cast Reunion
Jeff Bridges will be going on a media blitz to promote the August 16th release of his new self-titled album as well as take part in a Big Lebowski cast reunion event.

The Crazy Heart star will be featured on Piers Morgan Tonight on August 10th, Morning Edition and AOL Music Sessions on August 12th, The Today Show on August 16th and 17th, Live! With Regis & Kelly, The Colbert Report, and Yahoo! Music's "Ram Country" on August 17th, Charlie Rose on August 18th, and The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on August 30th.

Bridges will also appear on Public Radio International and WNYC Radio's Studio 360 With Kurt Andersen the weekend of the 20th. Also during album release week, Bridges will tape a performance of PBS's Austin City Limits, with special guests Carrie Rodriguez, Augie Meyers, and Bridges' daughter Jessie Bridges, which will air in late fall. Bridges will be signing copies of his album at the Barnes & Noble at 555 Fifth Avenue in New York City on August 18th beginning at 6:30 p.m. more on this story

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NHL Star Sean Avery Challenges Cops To A Fight
(TMZ) NHL star Sean Avery challenged cops to a FIGHT when they responded to his Hollywood Hills home Friday morning ... calling them, "Fat little pigs" ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

We're told cops were dispatched to the home over a complaint about loud music -- and when they arrived to Avery's pad, the hockey star was NOT happy to see them.

Sources tell us 31-year-old Avery immediately began running his mouth at the cops -- telling them he would fight all of them ... even challenging them to, "Come back without your badges."

During the incident, Avery -- who famously dated Elisha Cuthbert a while back -- allegedly shoved an officer and slammed the front door on the cops.

We're told cops began speaking with Avery through the door -- and warned him that if he didn't open the door, they would break it down. That's when Avery decided to open up and cooperate.

As TMZ first reported, Avery was hauled to a nearby station and booked for battering a peace officer. He has since been released after posting bail.

Calls to Avery's rep have not been returned. more on this story

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Selena Gomez Comic Book Coming
"Selena Gomez: Young At Heart" comic book will be released in September 2011 and come in two versions.

The regular comic format will be offered for $3.99 and feature a cover by Adam Ellis, while a 40 page graphic novel sure to please hard core fans will be offered for $7.99 with a cover by famed comic book artist Joe Phillips. The bio on Gomez's life will be written by Marc Shapiro and drawn by Alex Lopez. c

This comic will focus on the highlights of her remarkable life, from childhood dreams to being the girl-next-door to her rise to the pinnacle of pop music. The story starts from her birth to becoming the gal-pal of Justin Bieber. more on this story

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Cliff Richard Taking Soul Legends on Tour
(Gibson) British music legend Cliff Richard will tour his new album, Soulicious, in October in the U.K. along with some of the soul music greats who appeared on the album.

According to Music-news.com, Richard said: "I want to present a balanced show of the old favorites and this terrific group of singers helping me to perform songs I recently recorded in America."

Lamont Dozier (Motown songwriter), Freda Payne ("Band of Gold"), Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. (of The Fifth Dimension), and Percy Sledge ("When a Man Loves a Woman") will all perform their own sets as well as duet with Sir Cliff. more on this story

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Arnold Schwarzenegger I Survived Maria Shirt Explained
(TMZ) On the surface it's the unkindest cut of all ... Arnold Schwarzenegger out bike riding Sunday in Santa Monica, wearing a shirt that says, "I survived Maria" -- the woman whom he betrayed so badly.

But there's more to this story. We found out ... Arnold got the shirt last November, during a farewell party for the Governator's staff. The shirts were actually designed by Maria's staff, as a joke. The shirt they presented to Arnold had 2007 crossed out and 1977 scribbled above -- that's the year Arnold and Maria started dating.

And, we're told, Arnold and Maria are not at war. They're well along in the process of settling their divorce, and they speak frequently.

But all of this begs the question. Given the events of the last few months, should Arnold have worn the shirt in public? more on this story

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Justin Bieber and Britney Spears Songwriter Luke James Releasing Album
Justin Bieber and Britney Spears songwriter Luke James has inked a record deal to release his debut album and pre album as a solo artist.

Both projects, entitled Made To Love, will mark the New Orleans native's debut on Mercury Records / Island Def Jam via New Age Rock Star Records

But just who is Luke James? Hardly new to the music industry, Luke James has penned songs for Justin Bieber ("That Should Be Me") and Britney Spears ("Kill The Lights"), among others. more on this story

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