Day in Pop Report for 05/12/2011
Beyonce's upcoming fourth solo album will be called '4,' a title she says was inspired by her fans. more (BBC) George Michael is to return to live performance with a 47-date tour of Europe that will see him accompanied by a symphony orchestra more Check out Destinee and Paris' new YouTube video featuring their acoustic version of Fleetwood Mac's hit "Landslide". The teen duo have been appearing weekly on American Idol as backup singers for this season's contestants. They are currently working in the studio with producers such as Polow Da Don and RedOne on their debut album. Watch the video here (Billboard) Mos Def has finalized a deal for a multi-episode arc on the sixth season of "Dexter," according to sources. more (FMQB) American Idol alumni Kimberly Locke has formed her own entertainment company, I Am Entertainment, and will be be partnering with industry veterans Bob Catania and Jimmy Fay, of Right Way Music Group, to promote the release of her next radio single more (Jam!) Love? J.Lo wasn't feeling any of it on the Canadian album charts this week. Neither were the Beastie Boys, whose long-awaited studio album also received a lukewarm reception from music buyers. more Meanwhile stateside: The Beastie Boys made their triumphant return to the sales chart this week with the long-awaited Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, which sold 128,000 copies in its opening frame, according to Nielsen SoundScan. As for J.Lo find out here (Billboard) Lil Wayne will be the first hip-hop artist to tape an episode of MTV's "Unplugged" in a decade when he takes the stage Thursday (May 12) in Los Angeles. more (BBC) The King's Speech is the big winner at this year's National Movie Awards, winning three prizes. more (FMQB) "Don't Wanna Go Home" is the lead single from Jason Der�lo's upcoming album, Future History, and the singer is already working on the video with director Rich Lee. He says the clip will be one big dance party. more (Billboard) Outkast rapper Big Boi tells Billboard.com that he and his 16-year-old daughter, Jordan, have formed Purple Kids, a new record label that will launch in the coming weeks more (Billboard) According to fan site BreathetheHeavy.com, Britney Spears' third "Femme Fatale" single will reportedly be the funky track "I Wanna Go." more (FMQB) Gucci Mane, who is currently in jail for misdemeanor battery charges, will be released by the end of June. more
And TMZ has learned the Sheriff's Department will probably let LiLo do her time at home with an electronic monitoring device -- and she'll only have to stay there for 14 days. Lohan just released a statement saying, "I am glad to be able to put this past me and move on with my life and my career. I support the judge's decision and hold myself accountable for being in this situation." Lohan added, "I have already started my community service at the Downtown Women's Center and thank everyone there for their warm welcome." She concluded, "I hope to be able to fulfill my obligation without any press attention. I think the media spotlight should be on issues such as homelessness and domestic violence instead of on me." more on this story
live, commercial-free, 90-minute concert special features performances by Hank Williams, Jr., Alabama, Alan Jackson, Gretchen Wilson, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins and more to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the recent devastating storms, flooding and tornadoes. Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert will highlight a number of regions affected by recent storm, tornado and flooding damage including Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Ala.; Natchez and Vicksburg, Miss.; Vidalia, La.; Memphis, Dyersburg and Tiptonville, Tenn.; and Raleigh, N.C. to name a few. In addition to performances, the special will include additional calls to action from Big Kenny, Carrie Underwood, Courteney Cox, Ellen Degeneres, University of Alabama Coach Nick Saban, Nicole Kidman, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, and others. HLN will re-air the telecast Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 p.m., ET.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, there is an active investigation into the disappearance of 25-year-old Megan Wren -- who had been living with Sizemore for six months prior to her disappearance on March 31st. Law enforcement sources confirm ... Tom was questioned recently and has "been very cooperative" -- but they wouldn't comment on whether he was considered a suspect. According to law enforcement, multiple witnesses claim Megan was last seen with Sizemore. more on this story
Cyrus' collection of songs dedicated to the spirit of being American features special guest appearances by Amy Grant and country artists (also veterans) Jamey Johnson, Craig Morgan and Darryl Worley. Cyrus' single, "Runway Lights," will be shipped to Country radio later this month, and will be the theme song to his upcoming TLC "Surprise Homecoming" series that debuts on May 30, in which the artist will greet troops coming home from the war. more on this story
The country star will perform LIVE on HSN and hsn.com during a special one-hour primetime show at 9 p.m. (EDT) as part of HSN's first-ever 24-hour Americana Event featuring unique American-themed experiences, brands and products. HSN customers will have the opportunity to be first to order a special 2-disc bundle ($14.95) that includes Randy's new Anniversary Celebration release and his best-selling Top Ten greatest-hits CD. more on this story
This new Super Deluxe Edition includes two CDs and one vinyl LP, 14 unreleased tracks, copious rarities, all complemented by an oversized booklet with two essays and rare photos from the original cover shoot. Inside as well is a reproduction of the album graphics, which showcased, for the first time at Motown, the song's lyrics�and identified the musicians.
TMZ had confirmed the ban with several sources connected to Prince's tour -- but Wednesday, Prince's manager released a statement welcoming Houston to come back whenever she wants ... insisting the singer enjoys having Houston in his audience. One extremely connected source tells us, "Someone could have taken it upon themselves to say Whitney was banned ... but it did not come from Prince." more on this story
Rod Stewart: The Hits. will be a concert celebration featuring a set list of the rock and R&B favorites which have defined Stewart's unparalleled five-decade-long career. The spectacular, state-of-the-art production, presented by AEG Live, will be a culmination of Stewart's seminal hits like "Maggie May," "You Wear it Well," "Hot Legs," "You're in My Heart," and "Some Guys Have All the Luck" mixed with a few surprise rarities and sizzling covers. more on this story
Family Force 5 will be playing brand new tracks from their upcoming late summer CD release as well as fan favorites from their previous releases "Dance or Die" and "Business Up Front/Party In The Back". The live concert webcast is scheduled to begin at 9pm CT (10pm ET / 7pm PT) on Friday, May 13th. The webcast is available as a live pay-per-view; $2.99 in advance, or $3.99 on the day of the show. more on this story
To celebrate the reunion Gabriel & Dresden will embark on a massive world tour through the fall months. Fans can expect sets filled with new interpretations of the classics and samplings of brand new original tracks and remixes.
TMZ captured the incident on tape outside the Roxbury nightclub -- when an unknown man took a running start and delivered a ferocious punch to the head of a man who had just walked out of the club. The victim -- said to be in his 30s -- instantly crumbled to the ground and laid unconscious for ten minutes before an ambulance arrived to the scene. more on this story
One of Frank Sorrentino's business associates tells TMZ, Frank had asked Sitch for some help making his monthly medical insurance payments recently -- and the "Jersey Shore" star flat out refused. According to sources, The Situation not only said no -- but told his dad to "move to Florida and go on welfare." more on this story
Sources connected to the negotiation say Charlie wants his daughters Sam and Lola for weekends ... but Denise has had deep concerns about the welfare of the children and under current circumstances, she does not want Charlie to have the kids. When the two faced off -- we're told there were "neutral third parties in the room" who agreed with Denise that Charlie should not have the kids. more on this story
According to the suit, the plaintiff -- who also is not named -- met the celebrity in Las Vegas April 1. The suit claims the celeb -- a male who is worth in excess of $100 million -- "entered into a nefarious plot designed to lure Plaintiff into his luxurious hotel room to serve his prurient desires." According to the lawsuit, filed by attorney Keith Davidson, it didn't end well, because the plaintiff contracted herpes. The suit claims the celeb knew all along he had herpes and lied to the plaintiff in order to satisfy his desires. more on this story
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