Day in Pop Report for 12/22/2011
The leaked song, "Give Me All Your Love," was to be part of Madonna's first new album since 2008's "Hard Candy"; it's due out in late March. Billboard.biz reports Spanish authorities arrested a 31-year-old man in Zaragoza, Spain on Wednesday and charged him with the crime. The man, described by police as a "big Madonna fan," was identified only by the initials J.R.M., and was released after being charged with the crime, the police said in a statement. more on this story
Sources close to the family tell us ... Kris Jenner is furious -- claiming the guy who runs the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights had no right to accuse the Kardashian brands of wrongdoing because he has no tangible proof to back up his claims. Kris must have seen I.G.L.H.R. honcho Charles Kernaghan on "TMZ Live" Wednesday -- when he flat out admitted he didn't actually go to the factories in question ... and is making the ASSUMPTION based on years of research on the Chinese manufacturing industry. Jenner also believes Star Magazine's cover -- which screamed "Kardashian Sweatshop Scandal" -- was not only unfair ... but libelous ... and it should have to pay for any damage that has been caused to the brand's reputation. As TMZ previously reported, Kris -- along with one of their manufacturing companies -- adamantly deny the use of child slave labor in their factories ... insisting they have people who are constantly patrolling for any possible violations. more on this story
"Live At Roseland" captures Beyonce in concert at the famed New York venue, where she played four shows this past August, in sync with the title of her latest release, "4." There's also a "Live At Roseland: The Elements Of 4" deluxe package, a two-disc DVD, with the complete concert, bonus offstage footage, a 20-page booklet and a video anthology that includes seven videos from her latest album. Check out the video here.
When we last saw "Trapped" ... the year was 2007 and Kelly had released 22 chapters, involving a little person who crapped his pants ... a neighbor with the spatula ... and a pimp with the stuttering problem. Now, Kelly -- who was leaving an L.A. gym yesterday -- tells us he wants to continue the saga -- "but it costs a lot of money to do ... so we're actually looking for investors." In the meantime, check out the end of Chapter 7 -- it's the only time we've ever heard anyone sing the word "spatula" ... and it's beautiful. more on this story
"Antidote" � a collaboration with Knife Party (side project of Pendulum's, Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen) � treads a much darker path than the Swede's usual productions and comes with a massive dubstep-esque warbling bottom-end. Released December 16, Antidote is available for purchase from Beatport.com and iTunes On Friday night Swedish House Mafia not only took over Madison Square Garden but ruled the internet too, streaming the show live to the entire world. People joined the party in the millions leading to a No. 1 global trend on Twitter for the duration of the show! more on this story
Rapper Slim Dunkin -- real name Mario Hamilton -- was shot and killed Friday night inside an Atlanta recording studio ... after a verbal altercation with an unidentified man turned deadly. Now, a rep for Waka and Gucci tells TMZ, the rappers are pooling their assets to ensure Slim is laid to rest in the best way possible ... with an elaborate funeral that includes a white horse-drawn carriage, massive white floral arrangements, and a white dove release ceremony. We're told Slim's family will cover some funeral costs -- but Waka and Gucci are paying for the lion's share. The funeral is scheduled to take place Friday morning at 11am at Berean Christian Church in Atlanta. more on this story
In the song the band exposes a brutally honest and telling side to a serious event that overshadowed the entire mindset of the record. Halfway through the recording process of The Gift Horse, lead singer Ryan Baggaley fell mysteriously ill. Diagnosed with what turned out to be a rare and unusual blood infection, upon being discharged, Baggaley went directly to lay down the vocals on what would quickly become "Sick Man." This probably happened a bit too soon - considering the fact that he was quickly readmitted - yet it's hard to not admire such ambition. Describing the time as being an "overly emotional time not only in my life but in the band's history," the song came to life with Baggaley being "in the middle of a nostalgic morphine induced yearning for a different place and time." While Ryan has spent the year successfully recovering, "Sick Man" offers a glimpse not only into the dedication of these four brothers and a friend, but also the oft-cathartic nature of their songs. Download "Sick Man" for free here.
According to the Illinois arrest report, obtained by TMZ, Jackson was pulled over for erratic driving on November 9th ... and then placed under arrest after bombing a field sobriety test. But here's where it gets crazy -- while police searched her vehicle, cops claim Jackson climbed out of the squad car window, still in handcuffs, and took off down the street. According to the report, cops located Jackson hiding away in a nearby home, and hauled her to the police station -- where she was booked on three charges ... DUI, resisting arrest, and theft. But what did she steal, you ask? Cops insist ... since Judith was wearing their handcuffs during her alleged getaway attempt, it qualifies as theft ... which is pretty crazy ... because what the hell was she supposed to do? Take them off first? Jackson was scheduled to appear in court on Monday -- but according to court sources, she failed to show up ... and a bench warrant was issued for her arrest. Judith tells us, she was out of town hosting an event during her court date -- and she plans to take care of that pesky warrant issue as soon as she can. more on this story
She'll be promoting the single today in NYC at Planet Hollywood with a special Hand Print Ceremony and Meet N Greet. The event takes place today Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 1:30 pm at Planet Hollywood Times Square - - 1540 Broadway (corner of 45th Street). Listen to the song here.
The album also lands at no. 12 on the Top 200 Albums chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan and no. 8 on the Digital Albums chart. Leading the way for the album's chart debut is the current single "Woo," the Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds written and produced track which is #8 on the Urban Adult Contemporary chart this week. Hamilton recently performed the soul-stirring tune on Live with Kelly! and the Late Show with David Letterman. more on this story
This marks the date the electronic music phenomenon will launch his exclusive partnership with Wynn Las Vegas, debuting at XS Nightclub during New Year's Eve weekend and continuing with additional dates at both Encore Beach Club and XS through 2012. "Throughout the past year we have seen the masses journey to Las Vegas to experience electronic dance artists headlining in our nightclubs," said Jesse Waits, co-owner and managing partner of XS and Tryst nightclubs. "The following for deadmau5 is phenomenal, and I applaud Mayor Goodman for recognizing both his remarkable persona alongside his ability to drive visitor traffic from fans traveling across the globe to experience his live sets." more on this story
The film is being distributed via digital and home video by Cinema Guild, which will present the film exclusively via ITunes starting February 1st, 2012 and then via home video starting February 22nd, 2012. When Fishbone first emerged from California, no other band sounded or looked like them, and the weight of their innovative and iconic presence is still being felt decades later. Coinciding with the group's 25th anniversary, filmmakers Lev Anderson & Chris Metzler have directed a compelling new documentary, narrated by Laurence Fishburne. Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone is both a fascinating and brutally honest look at the band's history for longtime fans, as well as a perfect entry point for newcomers. more on this story
Re:Generation Music Project is a new documentary that examines music's past, present and future, while yielding five revolutionary collaborations in the process. Directed by award-winning documentarian, Amir Bar-Lev (The Tillman Story, My Kid Could Paint That), the documentary follows five electronic DJs/producers as they re-imagine music by collaborating with influential artists from each genre. In the film, The Crystal Method, DJ Premier, Pretty Lights, Mark Ronson, and Skrillex use technology to mix musical styles and generations for the creation of five original tracks that are nothing short of magical. more on this story
Having remixed numerous cuts for the indie stalwarts, the three wanted to write something together from scratch. The result is one of the most exciting tracks off the 2012 studio album. Watch the lyric video for the club mix here
The tour which boasts 26 shows packed into 27 days is set to kick-off on Thursday, January 5th in Detroit, Michigan and will make stop in cities throughout the U.S. where fans have yet to see Avicii perform.
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