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Day in Pop Report for 02/03/2011


Eminem & Dr. Dre to Open the Grammys?- Britney Spears A Femme Fatale- Amos Lee Goes No 1- Michael Jackson Death Case Goes Forward- Glee Cast Apologize- more
The Day in Pop Digest for 2/3/11: (Billboard) Eminem will reportedly kick off the Grammys this year, performing one of his "Recovery" singles -- but more importantly, dueting with Dr. Dre. more

(FMQB) Britney Spears has decided to call her seventh studio album Femme Fatale, though it still does not have an official release date. The album is executive produced by Max Martin and Dr. Luke more

(FMQB) Amos Lee scored the highest chart position and best sales week of his career this week as his fourth album, Mission Bell, debuted at #1 with 40,500 copies sold, according to Nielsen Soundscan. more

(Yahoo) Michael Jackson's mother can go forward with her civil lawsuit against entertainment giant AEG Live involving the death of the pop superstar, a judge ruled Wednesday. more

(Billboard) If cowboy, country singer and "American Idol" hopeful John Wayne Schulz appeared comfortable during his Austin audition that aired Tuesday night (Feb. 2), there's a good reason -- the 23-year-old released an album by the time he was 14 years old. more

Rev Run will be joining Kid Rock on stage for 2011's Chillin' the Most Cruise! Rev Run was chosen by the guests themselves in a People's Choice survey as their most wanted performer on this year's ship.

(Jam!) Moviemaker David Lynch is putting his film career on hold to concentrate on music - he's working on three new records. more

(Yahoo) Billy Joel's reaction to Elton John's declaration that the Piano Man needs rehab is one big shrug. In a statement released Wednesday, Joel says: "Elton is just being Elton." more

(Yahoo) The Apollo Theater says singer songwriter Stevie Wonder will be inducted into the New York City institution's Hall of Fame. more

Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband has been hospitalized along with the 93-year-old actress after he collapsed in an elevator at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, a publicist said Wednesday. more

(Hecklerspray) The cast of "Glee" apologized to Lindsay Lohan for mocking her during an episode last year. Lindsay was out at dinner in West Hollywood Sunday night when she ran into the cast (minus Jane Lynch and Lea Michele) and naturally, that episode � mocking Lindsay's frequent trips to rehab � came up. Sources tell us the cast walked up to LiLo, apologized for the jokes, and said they didn't mean to hurt her feelings. Lindsay accepted their apology and everyone parted ways. more

Speaking of Lohan: (Yahoo) Police got a search warrant Tuesday to look for a $2,500 stolen necklace at the troubled actress' home near Venice Beach, a freewheeling boardwalk known for its mix of performers, tourist shops and seaside gym. But before detectives could execute the warrant, someone � police wouldn't say who � turned in the necklace. more

(Billboard) Jimmy Fallon will host the 7th Annual "Roots Jam Session," held on the eve of the Grammys in L.A. more

(Yahoo) The Harry Potter movies will receive a BAFTA award, Britain's equivalent of the Oscars, for their contribution to cinema, organizers said on Thursday. more

(Yahoo) Television's top-rated scripted series, "NCIS," will be back this fall for a ninth season. more

(Yahoo) "Sesame Street" will have an address near the nation's capital. The group behind the popular TV show is teaming up with the National Children's Museum to create exhibits and bring Big Bird and Elmo to the museum's future home more

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Kid Rock and Duran Duran Super Bowl Fan Jam On Vh1 Tonight
This year's "VH1's Super Bowl Fan Jam" airs live on VH1 tonight Thursday, February 3 at 9 PM ET/PT and will be hosted by supermodel Marisa Miller.

Taking place in the host city of Dallas, TX, the special concert will pay tribute to the 45th Super Bowl with unforgettable performances by singer-songwriter-rapper Kid Rock, British icons Duran Duran, pop sensation Jason Der�lo and many special appearances by NFL player favorites.

The concert will kick off Thursday, February 3 at 9:00 PM ET/PT live from the Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX. more on this story

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Drake and Rihanna Plus Gwyneth Paltrow and Cee Lo Green Performances for the Grammys
Its looks like this year's Grammy Awards will be the place for duets. The Recording Academy announced Wednesday that Drake and Rihanna and Cee Lo Green, Gwyneth Paltrow, and the Jim Henson Company Puppets are the latest additions to the lineup for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.

They join previously announced performers and nominees Arcade Fire, Eminem, Green, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, Muse, and Katy Perry; nominees Justin Bieber and Usher, with Jaden Smith; and nominees B.o.B, Bruno Mars, and Janelle Monae.

Current three-time Grammy nominee Dierks Bentley, nine-time Grammy winner and current nominee Norah Jones, singer/actor Selena Gomez, two-time Grammy winner and actor LL COOL J, current nominee Nicki Minaj, and current nominee Blake Shelton will appear as presenters more on this story

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Lady Antebellum Super Bowl Sunday
(Gibson) Lady Antebellum will feature in two major media events on Sunday, February 6.

First, the group will kick off Westwood One's official NFL pre-game radio coverage of Super Bowl XLV with a special version of the song "Stars Tonight" mixed in with highlights from the Packers' and Steelers' winning seasons.

Immediately after football's biggest game, Lady A's smash hit "Need You Now" will be part of the special Super Bowl episode of Fox's Emmy award-winning musical comedy Glee. more on this story

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Check Out The New Glasvegas Song
Glasvegas's sophomore album, 'EUPHORIC /// HEARTBREAK \\\, will be released on April 4th on Columbia Records in the UK, followed by a U.S. release later this spring.

The band are currently on a short Scottish tour which takes them to the likes of Orkney, Wick, Dunoon, Troon and Oban. More dates will be announced soon for later this Spring.

Tracklisting for the album is as follows: Pain Pain, Never Again - The World Is Yours - You - Shine Like Stars - Whatever Hurts You Through The Night - Stronger Than Dirt (homosexuality pt.2) - Dream Dream Dreaming - I Feel Wrong (homosexuality pt.1) - Euphoria, Take My Hand - Lots Sometimes - Change

Check out Glasvegas' first new track "The World Is Yours" here

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Jason Reeves Sets New Song Release
Jason Reeves will release his new digital single, "Sticks & Stones," on on February 15th.

The track comes from Reeves' upcoming new album, The Lovesick, which is due for release this summer on Warner Bros. Records.

Jason wrote "Sticks & Stones" with Danelle Leverett (the JaneDear Girls) and Jordan Lawhead. "It's a twisted take on a classic children's rhyme," Reeves says. "It's strength and defiance in the face of a lover's disintegration. It's armor for a fragile heart and an anthem for the breaking unbroken." more on this story

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Kenny Chesney Live 3D App Announced
(Qello) Kenny Chesney has partnered with Qello for the premiere of the digital release of his 2009 Sun City Carnival Tour concert film, Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D.

Now, millions of fans can experience the magic and thrills of Chesney's high-energy performances, up close and as never seen before in 2D-HD digital format on iPhone and Droid.

The concert footage was shot over six nights in five locations -- Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Seattle, Foxboro, and Indianapolis -- using a total of 22 3D camera rigs. The rigs included state-of-the-art systems from 3ality Digital outfitted with Sony 1500-series professional digital cameras more on this story

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Pet Shop Boys Ballet
(EMI) Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe of the Pet Shop Boys will release the music for their first ever full-length ballet, The Most Incredible Thing, on March 22nd through Astralwerks Records.

The ballet is collaboration with choreographer Javier De Frutos and Britain's leading contemporary dance theatre, Sadler's Wells. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson story of the same title, it runs at Sadler's Wells in London from March 17-26, 2011.

Tennant and Lowe proposed Andersen's story as the basis for a new ballet to Sadler's Wells in London in 2007 after a friend, the then Royal Ballet principal, Ivan Putrov, asked Neil Tennant if Pet Shop Boys would consider writing a piece of music for him to dance to at Sadler's Wells. Coincidentally a couple of days later, Chris Lowe suggested to Neil Tennant that "The Most Incredible Thing" would make an excellent narrative for a ballet and, inspired by this synchronicity, they approached Sadler's Wells with the project. The following year Javier De Frutos was chosen as the choreographer. The story is about a competition in a mythical kingdom where the King announces that whoever invents the most incredible thing will win the hand of the Princess in marriage and half of the Kingdom. What follows is creative, destructive but ultimately happy. more on this story

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The Tonight Show's Wayne Linsey Sets New CD Release
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno house band member Wayne Linsey is releasing a new CD, "A Song Without Words" (Headrok Records). On March 1, 2011, Linsey will host a CD listening party for "A Song Without Words" at the legendary Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles.

On his new CD Wayne plays guitar, drums, bass and percussions, however, he is known for his legendary talent as a premier keyboardist in the industry. His first single from the CD is "Sidekickin'." This breezy, upbeat, Jazz instrumental imparts a joyful ambiance that is sure to make it the listeners' favorite song.

Written and produced by Linsey, "Sidekickin'" showcases why this incomparable artist has been one of the most sought after keyboardists in the industry - attracting an international following for more than 25 years. "Sidekickin'" is one of 14 infectious instrumental and vocal performances delivering a fusion of Jazz, funk and R&B on Linsey's new album, "A Song Without Words." The extended album version of "Sidekickin'" also features Maze guitarist John "Jubu" Smith. more on this story

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Ellie Goulding Announces American Dates
Ellie Goulding has announced North American tour plans in support of her stateside debut, Lights out March 8th on Cherrytree/ Interscope Records. The tour will commence with performances at SXSW and wrap at Coachella in Indio, CA.

Currently nominated for two 2011 BRIT Awards (for "British Female Solo Artist" and "British Breakthrough Act"), Goulding is gearing up for the Stateside release of Lights.

"I'm really excited to come to America and visit new places and see new countryside," she says. "I feel ready to introduce my music and see what people think of it there. I'm hoping they'll like it and be inspired, the way I was when I first heard certain artists. I want to create that excitement you get when you've discovered something special and feel happy to have ever come across it in the first place." more on this story

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