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Day in Pop Report for 10/04/2011


Madonna for Super Bowl Halftime Show
After last season's halftime show, the NFL needs to return to superstar status for this season's big event and you can't find a bigger superstar than Madonna.

kovideo.net reports that Madonna is said to be the frontrunner for the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show.

Will the singer finally perform at the big football event? All signs point to.... find out here

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American Idol's Scotty McCreery For World Series
On the heals of the release of his debut album, Clear as Day, today last season's American Idol winner Scotty McCreery has big World Series news.

McCreery will perform the National Anthem prior to Game One of the 2011 World Series on Fox, October 19.

"This is absolutely incredible for me," says the Idol champ. "I have had two loves in life--music and baseball. The World Series is the biggest event in baseball, so to be there and be able to sing the National Anthem is like putting my two greatest loves together."

He adds, "I am looking forward to seeing which two teams will be playing."

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Michael Jackson Immortal Album Release Set
Epic have set a November 21st release date for Immortal which they bill as the "musical tapestry for Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour." Immortal will be released as both a deluxe double disc version and single disc.

Here are the details they sent over: Led by esteemed musical designer, Kevin Antunes (Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Madonna) Immortal takes a fresh, creative approach in redesigning and reimagining more than 40 of Michael Jackson's greatest original recordings into a compilation that allows listeners to experience his music in an entirely new way.

After spending a year in the studio working with Michael's original multi-track master recordings, Kevin created Immortal which offers listeners a new soundscape to Michael's artistry while preserving the power and familiarity of his unparalleled voice and his legendary tracks. more on this story

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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga The Lady Is A Tramp Video
The new music video for Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga duet of "The Lady Is A Tramp" has debuted online at Vevo.

"I think she's going to become as big as Elvis Presley." "She's absolutely brilliant with what she does. She's a very, very magnificent performer and she does know how to sing, and she does know how to play the piano. I see great things for her." "My favorite is that Lady Gaga. She's the biggest. I'll tell you, I never met anyone with more talent than that lady."

"The Lady Is A Tramp" is featured on Bennett's new album "Duets II", produced by Phil Ramone and Bennett's son, Dae Bennett. It features Lady Gaga, Michael Buble, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Carrie Underwood and Amy Winehouse -- performing with Tony. Check out the video here

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Bidding War For Tupac Sex Tape
(TMZ) Two porn companies are going head-to-head in a ferocious battle to buy the rights to the Tupac Shakur sex tape ... and TMZ has learned the first bid is well into 6-figures.

Sources close to the person in possession of the tape tell us ... neither company has actually laid eyes on the footage ... but both sites are serious about acquiring the rights.

TMZ has confirmed ... one of the potential buyers is a site called YouPorn -- and YouPorn honcho Corey Price tells us the site has made an official offer to pay $150k for the tape.

According to sources, the person in possession of the tape believes the offer is "way too low" -- and is willing to hold out for more money.

We're told the seller has been in contact with a second, unidentified porn site, which has vowed to to beat the current offer -- but only if it can screen the footage first.

As TMZ first reported, the footage was shot in 1991 ... and it features the late rapper receiving oral sex from a woman while rapping, drinking and smoking a blunt at a house party. more on this story

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Vince Gill's Guitar Slinger Coming This Month
MCA Records has announced an October 24th release date for Vince Gill's new studio album Guitar Slinger. Here is what they have to say about it:

This album includes some of the most poignant and moving songs of his career, such as the current single, "Threaten Me With Heaven," as well as "Bread and Water" and "If I Die." But the album also features fun, upbeat songs as well, and serves as a wonderful showplace for his guitar playing. Gill wrote every song on the album, which was the first project recorded from start to finish at his new home studio.

"I feel like the emphasis has been on the songs and the songs have gotten better," he says. "They really run the gamut of what they are about, how they feel, how they sound. It's not an all-traditional record, it's not an all-contemporary record; it's all over the map, like I kind of have always been. But it doesn't feel out of step with anything I've done previously." more on this story

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John Rich and The Roys Added To BamaJam Farms
(Webster) Celebrity Apprentice champ John Rich and The Roys have been added to perform at the 2011 inaugural Fall Festival at BamaJam Farms taking place on October 29th.

The family-focused entertainment event will also feature musical performances by Darryl Worley, MercyMe, and Enterprise locals The Springs, hay rides, hay maze, along with many other fun activities to include a helicopter fly-over treasure drop for kids 7 and under.

BamaJam Farms currently has RV hook-ups, a 9-hole golf course, as well as its first series of ATV trails that will open that same weekend. There will be major expansions in several areas of the outdoor adventure venue which will include a water park, among other family-friendly areas. more on this story

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Boyz N The Hood Director for N.W.A. Film?
(TMZ) One of the most sought-after roles in Hollywood right now is directing the biopic of rap group N.W.A. ... but as far as original rap member MC Ren is concerned ... there's only one dude for the job -- John Singleton.

Ren tells TMZ he has been in touch with Ice Cube and lobbied for Singleton. Ren says Cube agreed.

Singelton, certainly has the cred to do an N.W.A. flick, with "Boyz N The Hood" under his belt. Ren says, "He knows L.A. He knows the hood and understands it. That is what the director will fully have to comprehend to do a N.W.A. film." more on this story

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Brooke Mueller Vs Rehab
(TMZ) Brooke Mueller is suing the rehab facility she trusted for treatment, claiming the facility SOLD confidential medical information to the media ... TMZ has learned.

Brooke's beef is with the The Canyon rehab facility in Malibu -- where she secretly sought help in February 2010 -- at the peak of her domestic violence case against Charlie Sheen.

According to the lawsuit, days after she checked in, news broke that Brooke was seeking treatment for substance abuse ... and Brooke claims rehab staff members leaked the info.

TMZ broke the story after the leak ... someone was sending Brooke's patient admissions document to members of the media ... including TMZ, and the form very specifically outlined Brooke's problems. TMZ never published info from the document.

Brooke claims it was all a crass money grab from staffers at The Canyon -- and now, she's suing for undisclosed damages, claiming her right to privacy has been violated.

A rep for The Canyon had no comment, although as we first reported, after the leak The Canyon officials said they would conduct their own internal investigation. more on this story

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Deion Sanders Denies Divorce Filing Reports
(TMZ) NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders wants to put the kibosh on rumors he filed for divorce from Pilar Sanders ... telling TMZ while they've talked about splitting up, he's NEVER filed legal papers.

Prime Time says that he and Pilar are currently still together -- but in the process of figuring out "what's best for our future, our lives, and our kids."

Reports are circulating the two split after allegations Deion was unfaithful -- but Sanders tells us the infidelity rumors were nothing more than a failed extortion attempt.

As for why the marriage is rocky ... Deion explained, "it's not one isolated incident," adding, "sometimes you just grow apart." more on this story

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