Day in Pop Report for 05/10/2011
(Billboard) Lil Wayne will extend his 2011 North American tour, "I Am Still Music," through the summer. On the second leg of the tour, Lil Wayne will bring on board Rick Ross, Keri Hilson, Lloyd and Far East Movement. more (FMQB) Eleven years after Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin'" was a huge hit, it is coming back to haunt him. Jay is being named in a copyright lawsuit over the song that involves a sample of "Khosara, Khosara," a song composed by Baligh Hamdy for the 1960 Egyptian film Fata Ahlami. more (Billboard) Clifford Harris Jr., better known as the rapper T.I., is projected to be released from federal prison on Sept. 29 after serving an 11-month sentence. more (Jam!) Adele's ex-boyfriend demanded a slice of the royalties from her chart-topping album 21 after learning several of the tracks were inspired by their break-up. more (FMQB) Nicki Minaj is among the presenters announced today for the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, slated for June 5. Selena Gomez will also present at the awards show, along with Emma Stone more (BBC) Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver announce they are separating after 25 years of marriage more
Sources connected with Lindsay tell TMZ ... Lindsay wants to show up for the plea, but the cost and craziness associated with a Lindsay Lohan appearance is just too much -- what with extra Sheriff's deputies, court disruption, etc. So Lindsay's lawyer, Shawn Holley, will appear before Judge Stephanie Sautner to enter the plea. more on this story
A source directly connected with Whitney tells us ... Houston enrolled in the program around 10 days ago. The program allows Houston to go out in public ... as long as she has a monitor. Just last weekend, Houston was enjoying herself at a Prince concert in L.A. ... with her daughter right by her side. Our source is not saying why Houston is seeking treatment ... but insists it's not drug or alcohol related. We're told, "She's cleansing herself to get ready for a new movie." more on this story
The song is the first of two advance singles that will be released exclusively on iTunes leading up to the release of Lady Gaga's third album, Born This Way (Streamline/Interscope/KonLive), on Monday, May 23rd. "The Edge Of Glory" is now available for purchase and download on iTunes, and the "Hair" single will be released at the same time next week, 1:00 pm PDT, on Monday, May 16. more on this story
Leakes tells us her feud with Star Jones was REAL -- and says she was legitimately upset with Trump when Donald changed the teams on last night's show to "accommodate" the former "View" chatterbox. NeNe tells us, "Trump was doing things to accommodate Star and not me." Leakes says she felt producers were constantly trying to "provoke" her ... noting, "All of the manipulating ... was very toxic. It was a very toxic situation." more on this story
During the QVC broadcasts, the 11-year-old sensation is scheduled to perform a selection of songs from her new classical crossover album, which has been listed as one of the most highly anticipated new releases of 2011. Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase Dream With Me, which has been specially packaged with a bonus DVD featuring rare footage from recording sessions and testimonials from Producer David Foster, more than a month before the street date. "Jackie visited QVC last November to perform songs from her popular seasonal album O Holy Night, which went on to sell more than 59,000 copies," said John Kelly, vice president of merchandising for QVC. "We are thrilled to welcome her back and I am confident she will capture the hearts of our customers once again." more on this story
Walt Disney Records will release the original motion picture soundtrack for Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides on May 17, 2011. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides has a distinctive Latin flavor. Zimmer said, "We have Penelope Cruz playing Angelica, who's Spanish, so I felt that there could be some Latin influences in the score for On Stranger Tides." more on this story
The new album, to be released on Sony Music/Legacy Recordings, will feature productions by acclaimed songwriters, producers and musicians including David Foster, Dann Huff, Rudy Perez and A.R. Rahman. Gems � The Duets Collection includes musical collaborations Rascal Flatts, Seal, Delta Goodrem, and the famed late vocalist Eva Cassidy. "It was an incredibly rewarding experience recording this album," says Bolton. "The opportunity to work with legendary talent like David Foster, Dan Huff, A.R. Rahman and some of the absolute greatest singers and recording artists in the entire world was inspiring. I can't wait to share the special music we all created with the world." more on this story
The fundraising special will air live from Nashville on Thursday, May 12 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on CMT and will be simulcast on CMT.com. Additional artists to be announced; all money raised will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts. Hank Williams, Jr. got the ball rolling on the fundraising event this past weekend when he reached out to CMT to express his urgent desire to address the disaster: "I just couldn't believe what I was seeing on TV. Alabama is home - I am really pumped about helping. I want to raise a lot of money, and thanks to my good friends, we are going to be able to make a difference." more on this story
"E.T." featuring Kanye West notched 12,330 radio plays in one week marking the highest number of plays in a single week in the history of the Nielsen BDS mainstream top 40 survey. Recently, Katy surpassed her own record, set with "California Gurls" featuring Snoop Dogg, which recorded 12,159 in July of 2010, and she currently holds the top four spots on the Pop Songs play sums chart with her first four singles off of her sophomore full-length, released last year on Capitol Records. "E.T." holds the top spot followed by "California Gurls," "Firework" and "Teenage Dream." With the success of "E.T.", Katy is also the first female artist in over 20 years to score four No. 1 singles from the same album on Billboard's Hot 100 as Teenage Dream stands as only the ninth album to log at least four No. 1s since the chart's launch the week of Aug. 4, 1958. The singer's next single from Teenage Dream will be "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)". more on this story
According to Billboard, Anders believes in nurturing artists, old-school-style. "I don't believe in putting out a single and then if it doesn't hit, drop the artist," he said. "We are here to develop artists � there is no timetable to getting it right." Other signings to the label include Montana's Zac Poor and Texan singer/songwriter Ben Burgess. Universal Motown will distribute Poor's album, in keeping with Anders' strategy of working with majors only when it feels right. more on this story
Produced by the Fliptones, this is Jason's first single from his forthcoming sophomore album Future History The single samples Robin S's "Show Me Love" & features an interpolation of "Day-O(The Banana Boat Song)" Check out the video here
TMZ obtained a copy of Cooper's final will -- filed in L.A. County Superior Court two days after the "Superman" actor passed away last week. According to the docs, Cooper basically willed everything to his wife -- and when she passes away, the estate will be divided equally between their children. And to prevent the kids from a nasty fight over the money -- Cooper wrote in a clause saying if anyone tries to contest the will, "I give to such persons so contesting or objecting the sum of FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00) and no more." more on this story
The effort is billed as the world's first all-orchestral rap album, the dramatic next step after piano-rap classics like "The Grudge" and "Crying" from his last album, Ivory Tower. The arrangements found on The Unspeakable Chilly Gonzales were done by his Hollywood-film composing brother Christophe Beck, and take center stage alongside Gonzo's eccentric personality.
Our sources say there's so much security and hoopla over the President's visit Thursday, it would be too much of a hassle to shoot around it. So they're waiting till the Prez leaves, but shooting will begin late this week. Sources say stories circulating that production was shut down because the show couldn't get city permits are bogus. Everyone is ready to roll, as soon as Mr. President says arrivederci. more on this story
The band found resounding support from fans and personally thanked them with a direct message: "The loving emails and positive energy were incredibly appreciated and powerful during the darkest parts of the experience. The heart surgery was a big success, and Craig now has more energy than ever!" Now, the band returns to the stage, refreshed and rejuvenated, to do one of the things they enjoy most � performing for the numerous fans that have supported them throughout the years and making new friends along the way. more on this story
Available exclusively at iTunes beginning May 24, 2011, Winter Carnival 2011 catches all of the energy and excitement from this epic run of hometown shows. Four years had gone by since the last "Winter Carnival", The String Cheese Incident's annual celebration of ski slopes, music, Mardi Gras, and the Winter/Spring Solstice. From humble beginnings in Boulder in 1999, through seven years at Denver's Fillmore Auditorium, the band's annual Winter Carnival run always offered up a chance to welcome SCI's musical heroes, as well as a few emerging favorites, to share the stage. Guest highlights over the years are numerous, including Little Feat, Bruce Hornsby, Del McCoury Band, Warren Haynes, Los Lobos, The Funky Meters, Olatunji, Dr. John, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe - and the list goes on and on. more on this story
The complete list of currently confirmed dates is included below. Look for the second leg of Seedless Summer 2011 Tour to be announced soon. Look for Seedless Summer 2011 Tour to stop at some of the country's best outdoor venues, including - Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, The Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA, Cricket Amphitheater in San Diego, CA amongst many others. more on this story
As TMZ first reported, McElrath and baby mama Jamie McKay are no strangers to run-ins with the law. When we spoke with McElrath about his rap sheet, he had something to say about each one: July 2010 -- Felony possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana (less than half an ounce): -- "Totally false" -- "Cops found scales that contained residue of coke" -- "They weren't even my scales! They were my friends. I was returning them." -- "I don't do coke ... I didn't have any coke on me." -- "That case got thrown out" Read the excuses for the other arrests
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