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Day in Pop Report for 10/12/2011


Fake Beyonce Baby Bump Debunked- Michael Jackson Death Prosecution Winding Down- UK's Adele Dominates American Music Awards- Michael Douglas for Liberace- more
(Jam!) A representative for Beyonce has shot down bizarre rumors suggesting the R&B superstar is wearing a prosthetic baby bump after her bulging stomach appeared to briefly deflate during an interview on Australian TV. more

(AP) Prosecutors plan to wrap up their case against the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death by calling three experts intended to help jurors make sense of the complex medical evidence they have been presented. more

In related news, BBC reports Michael Jackson could not have given himself the powerful anaesthetic that caused his death, the doctor who performed the singer's autopsy testifies. more

(BBC) Michael Douglas and Matt Damon will star in Behind the Candelabra, a movie based on the life of flamboyant US musician Liberace. The film, which will be directed by Steven Soderbergh, is expected to start shooting next summer. more

Figure this one out. A British singer dominates the American Music Awards� it's not like these award shows have credibility but they could at least pretend to live up to their name� (AP) Adele continued her current pop reign with a leading four nominations for the 2011 American Music Awards announced on Tuesday, edging out the likes of Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. more

(AP) A collection of American vintage guitars owned by actor Richard Gere has fetched nearly $1 million at auction in New York City. more

(FMQB) Taylor Swift has been chosen to receive the Woman of the Year Award at the 2011 Billboard Women in Music event, which will be held on December 2 in New York City. more

(BBC) Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem has confirmed that he will play a villain in the next James Bond film. The 42-year-old, who is married to fellow Spanish star Penelope Cruz, revealed his casting while appearing on US news programme Nightline. more

(NME) Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding has reportedly checked into rehab to deal with 'alcohol and depression issues'. The singer and actress, a regular face on London's party circuit, apparently hit "rock bottom" after splitting from her fianc� Tom Crane last month, according to The Sun. more


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Singled Out: Joe Galaxy's Crazy Sexy
Today Joe Galaxy tells us about his new single "Crazy Sexy" which will be on his upcoming debut album. Here is the story:

"Crazy Sexy" was the first song I recorded after signing with Still Hustlin', Inc. earlier this year. I hit the studio with the label boss and flagship artist, Renegade Foxxx, and we knew going in we wanted to create a song that would be perfect for the club. We wanted something really sexy that would be an anthem for the women. They can listen to it when they're getting ready and then later that night once everyone gets going at the club the track hits and just captures the energy and puts everyone in the right mood. So going in we knew we had to bring some serious energy.

We started off tinkering with the beats. I wanted to create a rave sound, audibly take people to a rave. Renegade and I bounced around a few ideas and played around with the sounds until we found a beat we both thought was perfect. Once we had the beat we got to writing.

Originally, the lyrics were very raw, very hardcore�like a lot of club records out these days. After we stepped away from it for a bit we realized we didn't want to go that route, we wanted to create a club record that really empowered the ladies, let them know how special they are. That's how we came to "you're a sexy chick, I wanna love you." From there the record completely opened up.

The verses are fun and I wanted to match the beat and the attitude of the whole song. Getting crazy, having fun, being sexy. We wanted to show the listener something without explicitly saying it and I think we succeeded. Beyond that, I wanted to make a futuristic record. This is a club track from 2022. I'm not in this game to rehash old hits, I want to make something different and that's what "Crazy Sexy" is all about.

All in all, the track took about three days to make and definitely is a hint of what's to come on my album. Renegade and I collaborate amazingly and as you can see from "Crazy Sexy" the results are on another level. Stay tuned for more!

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

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Usher Coming to DVD and Blu-Ray
(Kayos) Eagle Rock have set a November 1st DVD and Blu-Ray release date for Usher's OMG Tour.

The 104-minute OMG Tour�Live From London, filmed in April of this year in spectacular high-definition with state-of-the-art sound�DTS Surround Sound, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Stereo is a virtual tour-de-force of exacting stagecraft.

With album sales in the multi-millions, this supremely talented singer/songwriter/dancer/actor/entrepreneur promises an incredible live experience. Touring in support of his landmark seventh album, Raymond V. Raymond, which topped Billboard's R&B chart for seven straight weeks, Usher pulls out all the stops in this incredible concert. more on this story

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Two New Neal McCoy Releases Coming
Neal McCoy fans have two new releases to look forward to, a live CD and DVD being released in November and a new studio album in January. We were sent the following details:

In November, DPTV Media, the multi-million dollar entertainment label of WTVS Detroit Public Television, will release a concert CD and DVD collaboration pairing McCoy and his band with the iconic Les Brown Jr. and His Band of Renown.

"Music of Your Life with Les Brown Jr. and His Band of Renown, Starring Neal McCoy, and Special Guests Charley Pride and Janie Fricke" includes many of Neal McCoy's Top 10 hits and American Songbook standards. A 13-song CD and 21-song DVD are due 11/8/2011, and will be available through traditional, online and digital outlets across North America. more on this story

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Christina Perri To Deliver A Thousand Years Next Week
Christina Perri's new single, "A Thousand Years," will be released digitally next Tuesday, October 18th.

The song is included on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn � Part 1 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack," which will hit stores and online on Tuesday, November 8th.

In advance of the track release, a 30-second preview will be available on The Twilight Saga Facebook page (Facebook.com/Twilight) starting this Thursday, October 10th, featured on a special "Soundtrack" tab. more on this story

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The Appleseed Cast Map Out Fall Tour Dates
The Appleseed Cast will be hitting the road in November for a string of fall tour dates.

The group will be touring in support of their Middle States EP, released June 7th, 2011 via Graveface Records.

The tour will take the band throughout the mid- and northwest, launching November 4th at the Triple Rock in Minneapolis, MN and wrapping up November 18th at Boonies in Sioux Falls, SD. more on this story

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Rihanna, Lady Gaga and More Get Chipmunked
Atlantic Records has set a November 15th release date for "Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked � Music From The Motion Picture."

The album features songs by a number of today's top artists, performed in inimitable fashion by the one and only Chipmunks.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked arrives in theatres nationwide on December 16th. more on this story

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Austin Powers Villain Murder Investigation
(TMZ) The scumbag who played Random Task in "Austin Powers" has been isolated from other inmates at Wasco State Prison ... after allegedly murdering his cellmate Monday ... TMZ has learned.

Prison officials tell us ... Joe Son has been placed in solitary confinement for the time being, citing "safety reasons."

We're told Son was originally housed in an area reserved for new prisoners -- but after he was named a suspect in the death of his cellmate, Son will be on his own while prison officials investigate.

During his solitary confinement, Son will be allowed to enjoy 10 hours of yard time a week -- and he'll also have regular shower privileges.

As we previously reported, Son is already locked up on a life sentence ... for participating in the brutal rape and torture of a young woman back in 1990. more on this story

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Jessica Alba Denies Belly Bandit
(TMZ) Jessica Alba is suing the company behind a popular weight loss device for women who've had babies -- claiming her name and likeness was used, without permission, to push sales of something called a Belly Bandit.

In the lawsuit, Jessica says the company has "prominently featured and posted a photograph of Alba, and listed her name under the 'Celebrity Testimonials' section of their Website."

According to the suit, Belly Bandit's packaging even features an endorsement that says, "Jessica Alba's #2 Secret for a Fast Post Pregnancy Slimdown!"

Jessica's suing for more than a million dollars in damages -- and also wants a cut of the cash Belly Bandit made using her name. more on this story

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Mel Gibson in Traffic Accident
(TMZ) Mel Gibson caused a minor traffic accident this week, when his front bumper met somebody's back bumper in Phoenix, Arizona.

We're told no one was injured -- a cop came to the scene but no one was cited. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. After exchanging insurance information, both parties went their separate ways.

We're told Mel is in town to visit his father, who is hospitalized in Phoenix. Mel hasn't had the best luck on the road, just last year he crashed his 2008 Maserati in L.A. But cops say he acted like a total gentleman after the wreck. more on this story

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