Day in Pop Report for 02/09/2011
(Billboard) Gwyneth Paltrow will reprise her role of substitute Holly Holiday on "Glee" with a bang -- specifically, a Prince-tinged bang. Paltrow and Matthew Morrison (Mr. Schuester) will reportedly perform a steamy duet of Prince's "Kiss." more (FMQB) Sunday's Super Bowl XLV set a new television viewership record, with approximately 111 million people across the U.S. tuning in for the Packers/Steelers game more (Billboard) It appears R&B heartthrob Trey Songz is being sued for $18 million over the rights to the song "Bottoms Up," which appears on his latest effort "Passion, Pain & Pleasure." more (FMQB) Britney Spears will premiere her new video for "Hold It Against Me" on Thursday, February 17 on MTV. The clip will air at 9:56 p.m. ET, right before a new episode of Jersey Shore more (Billboard) Katy Perry graces the March cover of Elle, looking colorfully chic and discussing (among other things) her breasts, her relationship with Russell Brand, and how she's more in line with, say, Cyndi Lauper than a full-fledged diva like Beyonce more (Jam!) Eminem is convinced he will leave this year's Grammy Awards ceremony empty-handed - despite leading nominations with 10. more (Billboard) Rapper Lil B has dedicated songs to Miley Cyrus, Ellen DeGeneres, and Paris Hilton -- but his latest target is none-other than Justin Bieber more (FMQB) A 10th anniversary edition of Jack Johnson's debut album, Brushfire Fairytales, is coming on April 12. Everloving Records - the original label on which the album was released more (Billboard) Seems that "Spider-Man" on Broadway's five delays haven't done anything to improve the $65 million production, the most expensive in the Great White Way's history. The first round of reviews hit the web Monday night... and they were not kind. more (AP) Los Angeles got a bad case of Bieber fever on Tuesday, when hundreds of Justin Bieber fans; along with his famous friends Miley Cyrus, Will Smith, Usher and Selena Gomez � filled the L.A. Live complex for the premiere of the teen pop star's first movie, 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.' more (Billboard) Bruno Mars and Keri Hilson will perform at the NBA All-Star Pregame show on Sunday, February 20 more Filming of the two Hobbit movies will finally begin in New Zealand next month after a series of delays, director Peter Jackson says. more (Billboard) Britney Spears fans will have to wait a little longer than expected to get their hands on the pop star's new album, "Femme Fatale." Jive Records officially confirmed a Mar. 29 release date more Auto-tuned killed the label star? (Reuters) Warner Music Group posted a deeper loss on Tuesday as its sales declined more than expected, sending the company's shares down more than 11 percent more (AP) Ja Rule could learn soon when he should expect to start his prison term in a New York gun case. The rapper and actor is due in court Wednesday to get a sentencing date. more
The titles include Nickel Creek's now Platinum certified debut, Nickel Creek, the GRAMMY award winning This Side, and their final Sugar Hill release, Why Should The Fire Die?. All titles are deluxe two-album sets featuring digitally remastered audio. A mandolin autographed by the members of Nickel Creek will be given away online as part of a Record Store Day promotion as well. more on this story
The album stays true to Colbie Caillat's past releases � acoustic and refreshing � but it's a happier more upbeat release with a few surprises including a collaboration with hip hop artist Common! The single is now available exclusively at iTunes but you can take a listen to "I Do" right here.
Featuring guest vocals by Eddi Reader, Oceanea sees a return to Dolby's melodic and atmospheric roots. "The new songs are organic and very personal," explains Dolby. "The songs on Oceanea are a reflection of my natural home on the windswept English coastline." These days he writes and records aboard a solar and wind-powered 1930s lifeboat in the garden of his beach house in East Anglia. Now living back in his native U.K. after 25 successful years in the U.S., Dolby is busy completing A Map of the Floating City, which features appearances by special guest artists Mark Knopfler, Regina Spektor, Eddi Reader, Natalie MacMaster, Bruce Woolley and Imogen Heap. Says Thomas, "This album does not sound electronic at all. I have zero desire to add to the myriad of machine-based, synth-driven grooves out there. What I do best is write songs, tell stories." more on this story
The collection will be heralded by the new single, "Only Everything." The track will impact Hot AC radio outlets nationwide on March 14th , while "Lucky," will ship to Triple A radio outlets nationwide on March 28th. What's more, the Louisiana-based bayou soul troubadour will be hitting the road this winter for a U.S. headline tour. The dates will begin February 15th at Memphis, Tennessee's Minglewood Hall and then continue through mid-March. more on this story
Earlier today via Twitter, Jennifer revealed her album cover for I Remember Me, shot by famed photographer Anthony Mandler. I Remember Me, will be released on March 22nd on Arista Records. The album is currently available for pre-order at www.JenniferHudson.com and Amazon.com. "Where You At," the single, is available at iTunes and other digital retailers starting today.
Filmed at London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1982, this incredible concert showcases Teddy at the peak of his powers. Performing hits from his four platinum albums � Teddy Pendergrass, Life Is A Song Worth Singing, Teddy and TP � the R&B legend delights the London crowd with energetic soul stompers and steamy serenades. Filmed weeks before a car accident left him confined to a wheelchair, the concert concludes with a rousing rendition of "Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand)," as Teddy is joined onstage by an adorable chorus of London schoolchildren. more on this story
The Pretty Reckless tour begins just as Runner Runner is preparing to release their self-titled debut (EMI/Capitol Records/ MRV Music/C.E. Music) on February 15th. more on this story
Each custom painted, one-of-a-kind ukulele will be designed by a leading New York artist and showcased at The Bowery Hotel located at 335 Bowery at 3rd Street in Manhattan on March 4, 2011. A second set of ten KALA brand ukuleles designed by the same artists will be auctioned at Haunch Of Venison New York with a portion of the proceeds going to the charity- Hi Art! on the afternoon of March 4, 2011. more on this story
CMA Music Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary when it takes over the Downtown Nashville campus for four days this summer, Thursday-Sunday, June 9-12, 2011. CMA Music Festival will once again be filmed for a national television special to air on the ABC Television Network late this summer. more on this story
The Daytona 500 will be broadcast live on FOX, with pre-race coverage beginning at Noon and the race starting at 1 p.m. EST. Paisley, who has 18 No. 1 hits, three Grammy awards, 14 CMA Awards, 13 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, will perform three songs prior to the start of the 53rd annual Daytona 500 � the season-opening event to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the biggest stock car race in the world. more on this story
This disease causes an excess of white blood cells to attack his organs. Only 50 people in the United States have been diagnosed with the disease and LJ has the distinction of being the only child suffering from this type of Leukemia. Currently 83% of African-Americans who need transplants never find a match. BET wants to help change this statistic. On Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 6 p.m.* in conjunction with BET NEWS and the Preserve Our Legacy organization, 106 & PARK will make a direct appeal to its viewers to get tested and become donors. Show hosts Terrence and Rocsi will take the bone marrow compatibility tests in an effort to debunk myths surrounding testing. more on this story
The new release marks the musical return of this legendary team after six years, and it's the album Linda's legion of fans have been waiting for. Produced by Wildhorn, Eder, and Jeremy Roberts, the recording will be released in CD and digital formats on March 1, 2011. Linda Eder's diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. Her career took off after appearing on Star Search in the 1987 season, where she won for 12 consecutive weeks. This TV success led to a leading role on Broadway as Lucy Harris in Jekyll & Hyde, which won her a Drama Desk Award. Eder launched her recording career in 1991 with her self-titled debut album and soon established a vital niche as America's most popular and acclaimed new interpreter of pop standards and theatrical songs. more on this story
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