Day in Pop Report for 01/06/2011
(Yahoo) A man who bragged about hacking into Miley Cyrus' e-mail account and distributing revealing pictures of her has been arrested on unrelated charges, according to court documents. more (Billboard) Gwyneth Paltrow will host "SNL" on Jan. 15, just over a week after her film "Country Strong" opens in theaters, with Cee Lo Green joining the episode as a musical guest. The booking could also mean an on-air collaboration between Green and Paltrow more In related news: Cee-Lo and Gwyneth Paltrow are confirmed to have recorded a new version of his viral hit single "F**k You". The Gnarls Barkley star praised her, "She sings like a natural." more (Yahoo) Rapper Gucci Mane has been ordered to undergo psychiatric tests, following an Atlanta court appearance on a charge he violated terms of his probation. more (Billboard) In the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter, some major revamps to the new season of American Idol are revealed, including a new living arrangement for the contestants, the option for them to perform original songs, and the release of their music while the season is still underway. more (Jam!) Two of Michael Jackson's children watched horrified as the pop star lay motionless on his bed the day he died, a bodyguard for the pop star said in emotional testimony Wednesday. more In related news: A bodyguard to Michael Jackson testifies the singer's doctor ordered him to clean up medical paraphernalia in the moments after he died. more (FMQB) On New Year's Eve, Kanye West said on-stage that his collaboration with Jay-Z, Watch The Throne, would be out within a week. However, a rep for Def Jam Records told FakeShoreDrive that the album is currently scheduled for a March 1 release date. more (Billboard) Eminem's comeback reached another landmark today, as his "Recovery" LP was officially confirmed as the United States' best-selling album of 2010 more (Jam!) Huey Lewis is set to be exposed as the biggest man in music - below the belt - in a saucy new TV documentary. more (Billboard) On the premiere of Paula Abdul's dance competition show, "Live to Dance," viewers were treated to what they presumably expected -- a wide variety of dancers both talented and otherwise. But they also saw what appeared to be a truly gnarly face plant from one dancer. Watch it here (Jam!) Rihanna started off the new year with a big bang, despite the usual post Christmas retail blues on the charts. Her fifth studio effort, "Loud," remained at No. 1 in Canada for a second straight week. more (Yahoo) "Twilight" again stole the limelight at the People's Choice awards on Wednesday, on a night that also saw big wins for singer Katy Perry and actor Johnny Depp at the start of the Hollywood awards season. more (BBC) Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan plans to sue the Australian government for damaging his reputation. A five-year investigation into suspicions he was using off-shore banks to conceal his earnings and evade tax was dropped in November. more (BBC) Around 300 works of art and memorabilia owned by the late actor Dennis Hopper are to go under the hammer in New York next week more (BBC) A US federal court overturns a $1.2m fine imposed on TV network ABC for airing an episode of NYPD Blue containing female nudity. more
The 17-year-old Australian teenager has won over hundreds of thousands of YouTube viewers thanks largely to his nearly mirror-image resemblance to Justin Bieber. Tapping into Bieber's fanbase, Laou has even taken over Twitter and caused Bieber himself to throw a few words his way. Celebuzz chatted exclusively with Laou via email to get his take on his newfound web stardom, what he plans to do with it, and what he thinks of Bieber's alleged romance with Selena Gomez. Also, he weighs in on why people should leave Justin alone, and what he'd say to Baby Biebs if he ever bumps into him. The (verbatim and gramatically uncorrected) e-mail conversation can be read here
Along with the free download Saddle Creek are offering the album for pre-sale via their site. The album is available in various packages with additional tracks. Those purchasing via iTunes will receive the non-album track "Singularity" and those purchasing certain packages direct from Saddle Creek will receive "Singularity" plus another bonus track "In The Real World". Bright Eyes recently announced their first tour dates in over three years, including two nights at Manhattan's famed Radio City Music Hall. The People's Key was recorded in Omaha, Nebraska at the band's own ARC Studios. Produced by band member Mike Mogis and engineered by Andy LeMaster critics are already calling the album "the best thing singer Conor Oberst has ever recorded." Download "Shell Games" here
The 14 new collections of greatest hits, signature tunes and fan favorites, released January 4, 2011, embrace pop, rock, R&B, jazz and country. From the first two-CD retrospective for Sheryl Crow to Vanessa Carlton's first compilation; from albums from a resurgent El DeBarge to love song collections just in time for Valentine's Day from Motown legends Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, jazz immortals Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, and R&B's Brian McKnight to "best ofs" from pop diva Cher; The S.O.S. Band, Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle, three Tabu artists now exclusive to UMe; country's Lee Ann Womack and Jerry Clower, and the eccentric Imogen Heap & Frou Frou, their Icon editions are the ultimate fan-friendly albums. Each boasts 12 tracks except for 16 for Clower and the added 24-track double-CD for Crow. more on this story
"'Rollerblades' was the first song I wrote, and I knew I had something special with the sound," Eliza says of the playful tune. "Rollerblades" recalls lost songs from the Motown era by the Marvelettes and The Supremes. more on this story
The NAMM event is here the nation's top 10 teen bands will perform for the title of the nation's best teen band on Saturday, January 15. SchoolJam USA is a national program that rewards aspiring teen music makers, between the ages of 13 and 19, and their respective school music programs with music funding and prizes, as well as the opportunity to perform live before the public and a panel of music industry professionals. more on this story
The Global Mobile Awards 2011 will be presented in a two-part ceremony, with the main body of awards presented as part of the Mobile World Congress conference programme on Tuesday afternoon, and with select awards including the "Best Mobile Device" and the "Global Mobile App Awards" being presented at the evening Congress Party and Awards Celebration. Honouring excellence and innovation in mobile communications worldwide, the mobile industry's leading annual awards also include categories for "Best Marketing and Advertising", "Best Mobile Innovation", "Best Mobile Enterprise Product or Solution", "Best Technology", the "Green Mobile Award", "Best Mobile Contribution to Social and Economic Development", the "Government Leadership Award" and the annual "Chairman's Award" for outstanding contribution to the industry. more on this story
It is hard to believe this book is now over 20 years old. Guy Kawasaki does a marvelous job of conveying key traits of effective "Macintosh Way" companies and managers. The key, really, is to do the right thing, the right way. Seems common sense enough, but even 20 years later, it appears as elusive as ever. (Edward J. Barton) I recently re-acquired the rights for this book, and I'm making it freely available from the fan page of my upcoming book, Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions. more on this story
Comprised of Deacon Trillionaire, Nashville, Squish and resident producer DJ Rockwell, the record features a host of collaborators including production prowess from the likes of Ro Blvd, Tate La Rock, Troublemaker and Rah Groove with guest appearances from foulmouthed femme fatale Amanda Blank, true school wordsmith Diz Gibran, smart house rap impresario Micah James and suave MC Jams F Kennedy of Widows/Brother Reade fame. The result of nearly three years of crafting their sound, Car Keys & Rabbit's Feet, deftly showcases the foursome's impressive range of styles while paying homage to their far-reaching influences from hip-hop's yesteryear and today. more on this story
Bell now joins the pantheon of musical icons who have received the prestigious honor, including the Beatles, Walt Disney, George and Ira Gershwin, Berry Gordy, Duke Ellington, and Stax Records' co-owner Estelle Axton. For Bell, the honor represents a milestone in his lifetime love of music and work in the industry and will be presented at an invitation-only ceremony during GRAMMY Week on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, and a formal acknowledgment will be made during the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast. more on this story
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