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Day in Pop Report for 07/18/2011


Lil Wayne's Dry Tour
(TMZ) He's banned from consuming alcohol 'til 2013 -- and to make sure Lil Wayne STAYS booze-free ... the people behind his new tour have instituted a zero-tolerance no-alcohol policy backstage.

A rep for the I Am Still Music Tour tells TMZ, the concerts have "a dry backstage as we are committed to keeping a safe and professional atmosphere to ensure a smoothly running tour."

But that doesn't mean the audience can't drink -- according to the rep, the no-alcohol policy only extends backstage ... "there is no ban on alcohol served at the venues."

Weezy is forbidden from drinking alcohol as part of his three-year probation, which kicked off last year -- following a drug-filled tour bus incident back in 2008.

And the rapper is serious about his sobriety ... sources tell us, Wayne's personal tour bus is also 100% dry. more on this story

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Watch Rebecca Black's New My Moment Music Video Online
Spinlab sent over this bit of news: Rebecca Black's new music video, "My Moment," has been released on her YouTube channel.

The world television premiere of "My Moment" is set for this evening [Monday] on Entertainment Tonight, which airs at 7pm on the East and West coasts (check local listings for exact times).

Rebecca has also been nominated for a 2011 Teen Choice Award today in the Choice Web Star category. The Teen Choice Awards air on FOX on Sunday, August 7th. Watch the video here

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Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town Added To CMA Music Festival TV Special
Country stars Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town have been added to the list of performers appearing in the three-hour, primetime concert special: "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock," airing Sunday, Aug. 14 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Bentley and Little Big Town join a concert lineup that includes individual performances and one-of-a-kind collaborations including Alabama performing with Brad Paisley; Jason Aldean collaborating with Kelly Clarkson; a late-night jam with Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow; Josh Turner singing with "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery; "Idol" runner up Lauren Alaina joining Martina McBride; Gretchen Wilson partying with Big & Rich; and Alan Jackson performing with Zac Brown Band.

Previously announced performers include The Band Perry, Sara Evans, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban. more on this story

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Cash Cab in Fatal Accident
(TMZ) A production car from the Canadian version of the game show "Cash Cab" was involved in an accident in Vancouver that left a pedestrian dead ... TMZ has learned.

Filming had finished for the night when the car -- a production vehicle being driven by a producer for the show -- struck a 61-year-old man. A police spokeswoman told the Vancouver Sun the man was taken to a nearby hospital, but died a short time later.

Andrew Burnstein -- President of Castlewood Productions, which produces the show show -- tells TMZ, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his friends and his family. My heart also goes out to the driver of the vehicle, a member of our technical staff, who is shaken and devastated by this tragic accident, as is our entire team."

Burnstein says the driver and the rest of the production team are cooperating with Vancouver Police. So far, no charges have been filed. more on this story

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Cobra Starship Set New Album Release
Cobra Starship have set a August 30th release date for their new album, "Night Shades."

The first single, "You Make Me Feel� (Feat. Sabi)" has hit the top 30 at CHR/Top 40 radio outlets nationwide.

The track also recently debuted at no. 1 on New Zealand's overall singles chart. The "You Make Me Feel�" companion video premiered last month on MTV. Check it out here

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Element Skateboards Now Denounce Chad Muska's N Word Use
(TMZ) Element Skateboards is taking a much more serious approach to Chad Muska's use of the N-word during his arrest last week -- now saying they are "extremely disappointed with his behavior."

As TMZ first reported, Muska was arrested vandalizing two buildings on Wednesday night -- and hurled the N-word at security guards several times during the ordeal.

At the time, TMZ spoke with a marketing director who played the whole thing off, telling us, "There is a major difference between n**ga and n***** and it's totally obvious he is not being racial at all."

But now the company has toughened up and a rep for Element tells TMZ, "So that there is no misunderstanding, the entire Element family is troubled by this incident and particularly by the use of this inappropriate language. Element does not in any way condone the use of this word. Element is extremely disappointed with the alleged behavior ... [and] is further investigating the matter and will take appropriate action over these matters." more on this story

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Rihanna Takes Lady Gaga Crown- Robbie Williams Poisoned- Harry Potter Record- Snoop Doggystyle- Glee Cast-off Via Twitter- Jennifer Hudson EP- Yet Another Singing Show- more
(Billboard) Rihanna has overtaken Lady Gaga to become the most popular female artist on Facebook. According to social media statistics site Famecount.com, Rihanna passed Gaga early Thursday morning (July 14) more

(BBC) The final Harry Potter movie shatters box office records for its opening weekend, taking $168m in the US and Canada. more

(BBC) Take That cancel a show for the first time in their career after Robbie Williams suffers a bout of food poisoning. more

(FMQB) Former American Idol contestant Kimberley Locke will release a new digital EP, Four For The Floor, on July 19. more

(BBC) Snoop Dogg performed a rare live show of his debut album Doggystyle in London. Playing to a sell-out crowd at the Lovebox festival in Victoria Park, the artist played songs including Gin & Juice and What's My Name. more

(Billboard) Drake has canceled a concert set for Saturday night (July 16) in Orlando Fla. due to a death in his family. more

(Billboard) Chris Colfer found out he was being written off "Glee" after season 3 on Twitter. "I didn't necessarily know that it was going to be our last season next year," he tells Access Hollywood a few days after show creator Ryan Murphy first revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that Colfer, Lea Michele and Cory Monteith would graduate after the next season. more

(FMQB) Sara Bareilles has signed on to become a judge on NBC's singing competition The Sing-Off, replacing judge Nicole Scherzinger, who will join Fox's upcoming U.S. version of The X Factor. more

(Jam!) Rapper Foxy Brown plans to set the record straight about her bad-girl reputation by penning a tell-all memoir. more

(NME) Lady Gaga's UK website was attacked by cyber hackers from the SwagSec group last month, it has emerged. more

(AP) A longtime songwriting partner of Aretha Franklin has sued her publishing company, claiming it did not sign a royalty agreement for a song on her recently released album more

(AP) After dating for more than five years, Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo are married more


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Deadliest Catch Star Attacks Cameraman
(TMZ) "Deadliest Catch" captain Keith Colburn lashed out in a FEROCIOUS expletive-filled attack on one of the boat's cameraman recently -- bum-rushing the guy into a wall -- and it was all caught on tape.

Keith lost his temper after the photog in question -- named Brad Carper -- called up to the wheelhouse looking for one of the show's producers, interrupting Keith at exactly the wrong time. Keith snapped.

The fight, which airs next Tuesday on Discovery, went down a couple months ago -- near the end of opilio crab fishing season -- and sources connected with the show tell TMZ, Keith was extremely stressed at the time ... and his fuse was real short. No kidding.

But it's all water under the bridge now -- according to sources, Keith and Brad are back on good terms and all is well. No hard feelings. more on this story

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Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom In Car Accident
(TMZ) Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom were involved in a car accident Saturday in New York City, but neither was injured ... sources close to the couple tell TMZ.

According to our sources, Khloe and and Lamar were being driven by a car service yesterday in Queens when they struck a motorcyclist and a 15-year-old boy.

Khloe and Lamaer were not injured -- but we're told Lamar was particularly upset by the accident since he was already in town for his cousin's funeral.

According to MediaTakeOut.com, which first reported the story, the motorcyclist and the 15-year-old boy were both seriously injured. more on this story

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Joss Stone Takes Kidnapping Attempt As A Compliment
(Gibson) As the two men accused of attempting to kidnap Joss Stone appear in court, the singer has been talking about her ordeal.

She told Entertainment Tonight, "I just think it's a little bit crazy. But, you know, one could say I might take that as a compliment. I don't know how, but I'm figuring that out. People are mental, man. But it's alright. This is another story I can add to my list of stories. It makes my life so much more interesting. You can't fret about things that didn't happen, it just seems a bit silly."

Junior Bradshaw, 30, and Kevin Liverpool, 33, from Manchester, appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Friday. They were arrested after a vehicle was found near Stone's home. Police found swords, a body bag and a rope and the men were charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm and robbery. more on this story

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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Split Before Divorce Announcement?
(TMZ) The Fourth of July is a day when families gather around to BBQ and watch fireworks -- but that wasn't the case this year for Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.

Turns out JLo and the kids spent the holiday at the beach in Malibu -- and Marc Anthony was nowhere in sight.

We're told JLo showed up with some family and friends, parked herself on the beach and enjoyed a little vino ... not looking upset at all.

JLo and Marc announced on Friday that they were divorcing after seven years of marriage. more on this story

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Brooke Mueller's Unusual Rehab Treatment
(TMZ) Brooke Mueller went to Mexico on Sunday to ingest a bunch of hallucionogens -- but not for fun -- to break her addictions.

Sources connected to Brooke tell TMZ ... Brooke is going to a treatment facility in Cancun that specializes in prescribing a drug that is not legal in the U.S. It's called Ibogaine, a substance extracted from an iboga plant. Some studies show it interrupts addictions to alcohol, cocaine, methadone and heroin.

Brooke is saying the program is seven days and it's "extreme," but she's confident it will "rewire" her brain to break her addictions.

Brooke has been hospitalized since her confrontation Thursday on a United jet bound for Cancun. more on this story

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Call of Duty Elite Beta Goes Live
Call of Duty Elite beta has gone live. Here is the official word: The pre-release of this innovative new digital community platform, built expressly for the 30-million strong Call of Duty fanbase, begins its staged launch today on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE utilizing Call of Duty: Black Ops.

The beta will be activated in phases for feature testing, with limited invitations rolling out in the coming weeks.

Call of Duty Elite will officially debut this fall as an integral part of Activision Publishing, Inc.'s hotly anticipated release, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, on November 8th. The 2.8 million Call of Dutygamers who have already registered to participate will now have the opportunity to connect, compete and improve in this evolution of the Call of Duty multi-player experience. more on this story

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Shaquille O'Neal Accused of Ordering Multiple Murders
(TMZ) Shaquille O'Neal "requested and directed" his former friend to kill several people -- including a gang member, a record producer, and a woman he impregnanted ... those are the shocking allegations in a new lawsuit obtained by TMZ.

Shaq's former pal Robert Ross -- an ex-gang member -- is suing O'Neal for allegedly masterminding a plot to have him kidnapped by other gang members back in 2008.

In the documents, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, Ross claims O'Neal organized and funded a series of murders and brutal attacks on people who did him wrong. more on this story

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Weird Al Announces Alpocalypse Tour
The only thing better than listening to a Weird Al Yankovic album is listening to Weird Al live and fans will be able to do that with the newly announced Alpocalypse Tour.

The U.S. Fall tour will kick off in North Las Vegas, NV on September 10th, 2011. Al is touring in support of his highest charting album (No. 9 on the Billboard 200 albums chart) and 13th studio release, Alpocalypse (Jive Records), Al and his band mates will perform songs spanning his storied three decade plus career.

Alpocalypse features the buzzworthy Lady Gaga parody "Perform This Way" as well as parodies of hits by Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, T.I. and B.o.B. featuring Bruno Mars. Al and his long-time band were aided and abetted in the recording studio by guest appearances from Taylor Hanson and The Doors' Ray Manzarek. more on this story

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South Park's 15th Anniversary Plans
Comedy Central is celebrating the 15th anniversary of South Park with "The Year of the Fan." Here are the details:

"What better way to celebrate 15 amazing years of 'South Park,' than by honoring the viewers that have made the iconic series such a long-running success," said Michele Ganeless, president, COMEDY CENTRAL. "These all-encompassing 'South Park' events will take the fans even deeper into the show, allowing them to experience it in every arena."

"The Year of the Fan" will bring viewers closer to "South Park" than they've ever been before, connecting them to the series in a multi-platform manner fitting for the heralded occasion, including: the Ultimate "South Park" Fan Experience at Comic-Con 2011 in San Diego; an upcoming documentary to air on COMEDY CENTRAL that takes fans behind-the-scenes of their favorite show; the introduction of Cheesy Poofs to a store near you, plus all-new never-before-seen "South Park" merchandise; and, an art exhibit curated by Ron English featuring interpretations of the series by the famed street artist and pop surrealist painter and 14 other hand-picked artists as well. "South Park" will also host on-going contests and interactive elements at SouthParkStudios.com throughout The Year of the Fan. more on this story

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Josh Turner's After The Storm Event Raised $150K For Tornado Relief
MCA Nashville sent over this good news: Despite a driving rain storm, Josh Turner did not disappoint last night as he reached out to help the students and the schools of Ringgold, GA raise over $150,000 after the community was devastated on April 27 by an EF-4 tornado.

All proceeds from "After The Storm: Coming Together Benefit Concert With Josh Turner" will be split evenly between the Ringgold Band and the Ringgold athletic fund.

Turner was able to tour the damaged facilities to see first-hand why he was performing that night. He dedicated his song "The Answer" to the Ringgold residents who lost their lives during the tornado. more on this story

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MLB To Bail Out The Dodgers?
(TMZ) Major League Baseball has just offered the L.A. Dodgers $150 million to keep the team afloat ... TMZ has learned.

According to legal docs filed in the Delaware bankruptcy case, the Dodgers solicited a $150 million loan from the Highbridge -- an investment management company.

MLB objected to the loan, partly because there were strings attached -- specifically, liens on the Dodgers' assets.

According to the docs, MLB has now offered to make the $150 million loan itself, with more favorable terms -- notably an interest rate that is 3% less than Highbridge is offering, and there would be no liens attached.

No word yet on whether the Dodgers will accept the MLB loan. more on this story

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Casey Anthony Look-Alike Attack Story Debunked
(TMZ) The story making the rounds that a Casey Anthony look-alike was attacked because of her resemblance to the notorious former defendant is bogus -- this according to the alleged victim.

Sammay Blackwell, who lives in Pryor, Oklahoma, was driving home after work when another driver allegedly followed her and struck her vehicle, flipping it off the road.

A local TV station aired a story, claiming the woman had been run off the road because of her resemblance to Casey Anthony.

But TMZ has obtained a copy of the police report, and there is no mention of the Casey Anthony connection.

We then spoke with Sammay, who told us the story was made up: "They played it out to make it seem like it happened to me because I look like Casey Anthony."

Sammay added, "I never said I look like Casey Anthony and the lady never said I look like Casey Anthony." more on this story

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Lee Greenwood, Ricky Skaggs and The Roys for The Inspirational Country Music Awards
(Webster)The Schermerhorn Symphony Center will host the 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards on October 28th.

Taking the stage will be some of today's most beloved Inspirational Country artists including Lee Greenwood, Joey & Rory, and returning 'ICM Faith, Family & Country Award' winners Ricky Skaggs and The Roys.

With four Inspirational Country Music Awards including the 2010 ICM/Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year, 2008 and 2009 Mainstream Country Artist of the Year and 2008 Musician of the Year, Skaggs is no stranger to the event. In his upcoming July 19th release, Country Hits Bluegrass Style, Skaggs pays homage to both his country and bluegrass roots by featuring 14 classic country songs recorded in bluegrass style, sure to garner further national attention. In addition to his ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards, Skaggs has won a total of 8 ACM Awards, 8 CMA Awards, and 14 Grammy Awards. more on this story

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Lee MacDougall's All The Right Places Tour
(W3) Lee MacDougall returns for his second tour of the U.S. beginning in August. Dubbed the All The Right Places tour, the schedule kicks off in New York City on August 4 and will cover multiple cities over a two-month period.

Since his initial appearances in the U.S., MacDougall has successfully toured in Germany, Austria and Italy as well as playing in his hometown of London, where, in addition to an intimate club date, he opened for headliner Bon Jovi at the massive Hard Rock Calling Festival in London's Hyde Park on June 25th.

He will also be supporting Atlantic Records recording artist Rumer on her UK tour in November. more on this story

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Will Howard Stern Back Artie?
(TMZ) Artie Lange is FIRED UP about the possibility of returning to a full-time radio gig -- and tells TMZ he's very confident his old boss Howard Stern will have his back.

Lange was outside Dan Tana's in Hollywood with his friend and potential new radio partner Nick DiPaolo Wed night -- when we asked how Howard would feel about his on-air comeback.

"Howard's the greatest guy in the world" ... Artie said ... adding, "He's been supportive of everything that's happened and he's been a good man to me ... so hopefully he'll be supportive of this ... but you never know." more on this story

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Mekons Set New Album Release
(GA) Mekons announced the September 27th release of their 26th album, Ancient & Modern, which will be released on the band's own, newly reformed Sin Record Label.

The band are taking their new (and old) songs on the road, and have divided up their shows, billing the performances as "A quiet night in with the acoustic Mekons" or "A wild night out with the electrified Mekons".

On Ancient & Modern, Mekons bring you an "album" just like albums used to be; cardboard things filled with cheeky, chunky 78rpm shellac. Just take a look at the cover of Ancient & Modern and you'll know what we're talking about! Let the band take you for a walk down memory lane, to the world as it was just before the First World War ... to the Edwardian Era, to the Naughty Naughties a hundred years ago, a cozy nostalgic world: cricket on the village green, punting down the river in a striped blazer and boater, off with the hounds, picnic hampers, community singing, mistresses and wives, mysticism, secret societies, dangerous poetry, radical modern art, Freud, national strikes, revolution, anarchists, bombers, British concentration camps ... oops, is that really a hundred years ago?!? Mekons travel back/forward to a world unaware that it's waiting for the pistol to CRACK CRACK CRACK in Sarajevo, plotting their singular course through the digital tsunami of contemporary sounds that blare tinnily from your mobile phone or spin at 78rpm in His Master's Voice from the horn of your exquisite Gramophone. more on this story

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Neil Patrick Harris Hosting American Top 40
(Premiere Networks) How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris will guest host American Top 40 this weekend, July 16 and 17.

In addition to counting down the Top 40 songs, NPH will answer questions directly from fans and talk about his latest feature film The Smurfs, which hits theaters July 29.

A TV, film and Broadway star, Harris is widely known for his roles in Doogie Howser, M.D., Joss Whedon's musical web series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Starship Troopers and the Harold & Kumar series. more on this story

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Zee Avi Fall Tour
(FCM) Zee Avi announces fall tour dates in support of her sophomore album ghostbird out through Brushfire and Monotone Records on August 23rd.

The select tour dates kick off at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ and continue through October 15th concluding at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre.

With a voice beyond her years, ukulele wielding Avi will be joined by a three-piece band during her 15-date tour. For the first time Avi will bring out the soothingly beautiful Malaysian Sape, a unique string instrument indigenous to her hometown of Borneo. Avi is itching to get back on tour and show off her live skills and perform her new songs. more on this story

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Shane Mosley Loses Championship Belts
(TMZ) Sugar Shane Mosley has been forced to give up 3 championship belts -- to his wife ... in his divorce! TMZ has obtained Sugar Shane's divorce settlement documents and -- if you've been divorced -- we're betting his is a lot different.

The settlement provides that ex-wife Jin "shall maintain custody and control of three championship belts for each of the respective parties' three minor children." Each of the kids get a belt when they turn 18.

And Jin will get half of Sugar Shane's cut of profits from videotapes and DVDs of his big fights, including bouts with Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto and Fernando Vargas.

Since the divorce was filed in California and community property rules apply, Jin gets half of Sugar Shane's fight purses during their marriage. But luckily for Sugar, his big fight against Manny Pacquiao was held after the couple separated, so his $3 mil is his alone.

And get this ... the couple accumulated 854,410 American Express points during their marriage, and she gets half. To put that in perspective, for Jin's 427,205 points, she can buy either an industrial generator or a 10-speed bike. more on this story

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Brandy & Ray J Deliver New Songs
(Webster) Two new songs from Brandy and an additional pair of new songs from her brother Ray J will exclusively be available on Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business, the companion album to their hit VH1 series of the same name.

Saguaro Road Rhythm will kick off the release of the brand new CD with a special offer for fans to download "Turnin' Me On" (a new song featuring Ray J on vocals) for just 69� via iTunes. This special offer is currently underway, just a few days before the album's July 26th release date.

Inspired by the hit VH1 show of the same name, Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business features Brandy singing lead vocals on "Lifeguard" and "I Don't Care. more on this story

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Ryan O'Neal Sues Over Warhol Portrait of Farrah
(TMZ) Ryan O'Neal claims an obsessed, demented, Farrah Fawcett fan is behind recent accusations he stole a $30 million Andy Warhol portrait of Farrah ... so he's suing the guy for defamation.

Farrah donated her vast collection of art to her alma mater, the University of Texas. One of the pieces she donated was one of two famous Warhol portraits of the "Charlie's Angels" star.

O'Neal insists the other portrait is his -- given to him by Warhol, who was a close personal friend. He says it's one of his most "prized possessions and a precious memento of his life with Ms. Fawcett."

According to the lawsuit, filed by Marty Singer, Craig Nevius -- who has been dogging O'Neal for years -- began telling various media outlets that he stole the portrait in question from Farrah. Last month, "Good Morning America" and Star Magazine ran stories that O'Neal was being investigated for theft -- something O'Neal calls "false, malicious and defamatory."

The stories triggered a demand from the University of Texas that O'Neal turn the portrait over, stat. more on this story

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Lady Gaga Wheelchair Stunt Outrage- Taylor Swift Makes Sparks Fly Online- Hear New Avett Brothers Song- Lil Wayne Release Date Firm- Justin Bieber Twits- more
(Jam!) Lady Gaga has sparked outrage with her wheelchair stunt at a gig in Australia, prompting campaigners to accuse the singer of exploiting disabilities for "shock value". more

(AP) Lady Gaga's YouTube account was suspended Thursday. The notice read that the suspension was due to "multiple or severe violations of YouTube's copyright policy." more

(Billboard) Taylor Swift flies up the Social 50, rising 21-14 following buzz generated by the news of her latest single, "Sparks Fly." Swift took to Facebook on July 5 to make the announcement. more

(Billboard) Avett Brothers fans now have a new song to sink their teeth into: "The Once and Future Carpenter." The brothers and co. recently revealed the cello-heavy, midtempo track on their episode of CMT's "Unplugged," a performance you can watch here

(AP) Prosecutors say rapper Tone Loc has pleaded not guilty to a felony domestic violence charge stemming from an arrest earlier this year. more

(Billboard) Lil Wayne's manager tells Billboard there will be no more delays in the release of the rapper's new album "Tha Carter IV". "August 29, it's not changing." "He put the mixtape and the album in my hand the same day. He turned it in [to me] yesterday," Bryant tells Billboard. more

(FMQB) Lady Gaga's HBO concert special, Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour: at Madison Square Garden, received five nominations when the 2011 Emmy nods were revealed yesterday. more

(NME) Justin Bieber reaches 11 million followers on Twitter But teen singer still trailing Lady Gaga at top of Twitter follower chart more


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Brooke Mueller Hits Turbulence With Airplane Crew
(TMZ) Brooke Mueller got into it Tuesday with the crew of a United jet from L.A. to Cancun, and it's unclear if she was removed from the plane or just got off in a huff.

Sources close to Brooke tell TMZ ... just before the plane was about to push back from the gate, Brooke felt nauseous and said she needed to go to the bathroom. The flight attendant told her she could not get up, and things then got heated.

Brooke insisted she had to throw up, but Brooke is telling people the flight attendant rudely replied, "Tough." Brooke then went ballistic and demanded to get off the plane. She says her wish was granted.

But a witness on the plane tells TMZ ... Brooke was "belligerent and cussing out the flight attendant" so she was removed from the plane. more on this story

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Jersey Shore Sneak Peak
MTV will air the "Jersey Shore" Season Four trailer during an all-new episode of "Teen Wolf" on Monday, July 18th at 10p.m. Here is what they had to say:

The wait is officially over for "Jersey Shore" fans who have eagerly anticipated the return of television's most notorious housemates to watch them bring G.T.L. to the shores of Italy. The summer will heat up Thursday, August 4 (10p.m.) when Season Four of "Jersey Shore" premieres and the cast heads overseas to Florence to learn all about the culture they love and live by in the birthplace where it all began. As they navigate a new country, they will bring their trademark hilarity, fist-pumping and family dysfunction to "the beautiful country."

As a reward to the show's loyal viewers, in advance of this coming Monday's trailer premiere, MTV is also providing a first look at the Season Four promo campaign, as it releases the first footage of Nicole and Deena's fender bender in Florence.

Check out the first footage from Season Four of "Jersey Shore" here

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Chad Muska Drops N Word In Felony Vandalism Arrest
(TMZ) Pro skating legend Chad Muska was arrested for allegedly vandalizing two buildings last night in Hollywood -- and repeatedly dropped the "N" word on the security guards who nabbed him.

Muska was first detained by security at the Roosevelt Hotel around 2AM. Law enforcement sources tell us Muska was seen spray painting his name on a nearby Coffee Bean.

While security guards waited for LAPD officers to arrive -- Muska demanded the guards let him go, and called them "ni**as" several times ... including one instance in which he said, "Fu** all these ni**as right here."

LAPD eventually showed up and arrested and booked Muska for felony vandalism -- and our sources say Muska had tagging materials on him when he was arrested.

We got shots of Muska's alleged handiwork at the coffee shop -- "Muska"' -- and also at Hollywood's El Capitan Theater ... "Muska kills." more on this story

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Behind the Music Changeup
This season's pop dominated lineup of Behind the Music is moving to Sundays at 10 PM ET/PT on Vh1 beginning with "Behind The Music: Mary J. Blige" on Sunday, July 24 at 10 PM ET/PT.

The full line up including the new premiere dates and times: "Behind The Music: Mary J. Blige" Premieres Sunday, July 24 at 10 PM ET/PT � "Behind The Music: Enrique Iglesias" Premieres Sunday, July 31 at 10 PM ET/PT � "Behind The Music: Adam Lambert" Premieres Sunday, August 7 at 10 PM ET/PT� "Behind The Music: Ricky Martin" Premieres Sunday, August 14 at 10 PM ET/PT

Select full episodes of "Behind The Music," as well as extended interviews and footage will be available at BehindTheMusic.VH1.com.

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Singled Out: Aziatix's Cold
Today Aziatix tells us about their brand new single "Cold" from their self-titled EP. Here is the story:

"Cold" is a follow up to our first single "GO". Like most songs on our albums, the song just came about very naturally. Eddie one day came to me with a set of chords and a synth riff of a song idea he had in his head. We just sat down at the studio and laid down a basic dance beat and started writing melody lines over the chords. We wanted to sort of bring back the throwback feel of the 80s mixing old school beat with a simple, straight to the point hook melody and of course fusing it with some current sounds.

The B part of the song definitely brings back the elements of the 80s with a very ominous bass line a la "Human League", "ABC", etc. The funny thing is...when people hear the song in Asia they say it sounds very "Western"...and when people hear it in the US they say it has a very "Asian" sound. Perhaps, that's the sound that we are best known for since we grew up knowing both cultures very well.

We were also very fortunate to collaborate with some great world renowned DJs for our remixes for this song...namely "FRAKTAL" and the "Outfielders." They were able to give this song a whole new life.

FRAKTAL who is well known for producing electro/lounge/house music in Sweden was able to fuse future jazz and dub house elements to the song. Outfielders gave the song a whole new twist for the clubs taking a electro/techno approach. Both versions give the song "COLD" a whole new vibe for the clubs. We hope to hear these remixes in the clubs out there very soon!

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself as you check out the video right here!

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