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Day in Pop Report for 10/18/2011


Shia LaBeouf Brutally Attacked
(TMZ) Shia LaBeouf was repeatedly PUNCHED IN THE HEAD by a shirtless, hairy-bellied man on a Vancouver sidewalk last week -- and TMZ has obtained footage of the brutal ass whooping.

It's unclear exactly what provoked the attack -- but we're told Shia originally got into it with the man inside a bar called Cinema Public House ... and after security kicked them both out, the man tore off his shirt and unleashed the fury all over Shia's face.

Moments after the attack, Shia tries to chase after the guy -- but someone who appears to be his friend holds him back, telling him, "You gotta lay low right now!"

A rep for Cinema Public House tells TMZ, no one on staff noticed the brawl outside -- but the rep confirms ... Shia has been a regular at the place since he's been in town to shoot "The Company You Keep." Check out the video here

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LAPD Investigating Selena Gomez Death Threat
(TMZ) Justin Bieber's girlfriend Selena Gomez has received a death threat that is so serious ... the LAPD's Threat Management Unit is on the case, and Selena has obtained a restraining order ... TMZ has learned.

Thomas Brodnicki -- a man with a criminal history of stalking -- allegedly told his shrink he was going to kill Selena.

According to the declarations of Selena and her lawyer, Blair Berk ... Brodnicki told the shrink he traveled from Chicago to L.A. to meet her, visited her workplace at least 3 times and has told people he had conversations with God about killing her. Selena says she is in "extreme fear," believing he will carry out his death threat against her if he isn't stopped.

Brodnicki was picked up for mental evaluation last month for allegedly threatening to "scratch people's eyes out on the street." While he was being held for mental evaluation, he made the threats to the shrink.

According to court docs, LAPD detectives are taking the threats "extremely seriously" because of Brodnicki's history of mental illness and making criminal threats.
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The Roots undun For New Album
The Roots have set a December 6, 2011 release date for their new album which is entitled "undun". Here is the official word:

undun marks the first conceptually-based album from The Roots and quickly reaffirms the creativity of the outfit that are notorious for pushing the envelope. The album's first single, "Make My" featuring Big K.I.R.T. is set for release November 1st on iTunes. In addition to their new album, The Roots are set to perform in New York City on November 29th and 30th and December 5th at the Highline Ballroom.

undun is an existential re-telling of the short life of one Redford Stephens (1974-1999). Through the use of emotives and Redford's internal dialogues the album seeks to illustrate the intersection of free will and prescribed destiny as it plays out 'on the corner'. Utilizing a reverse narrative arc, the album begins as the listener finds Redford disoriented--postmortem--and attempting to make sense of his former life. As he moves through its pivotal moments he begins to deconstruct all that has led to his (and our own) coming undun. more on this story

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Rick Ross Taking Bus To Avoid Seizures
(TMZ) No more emergency landings ... for now -- TMZ has learned Rick Ross will be traveling back home to Atlanta on his friend's badass tour bus ... after suffering two in-flight seizures last week.

Ross -- who was hospitalized in Alabama Friday -- was picked up by his friend DJ Khaled ... who transported him to Memphis in his luxury tour bus for the opening of a chicken wing joint last night.

Sources close to Ross tell us ... Khaled has offered to take Ross back to Atlanta in the bus, so he won't have to risk another in-flight emergency. more on this story

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Hannah Montana Star Arrested
(TMZ) Mitchel Musso -- the Disney star who played Oliver Oken on "Hannah Montana" -- was arrested for drunk driving in Burbank, CA this weekend ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... 20-year-old Musso was pulled over at 3:43 AM Sunday ... after he failed to slow down for cops who were directing traffic for an unrelated accident.

We're told ... cops approached Musso's 2007 black Mercedes Benz and detected a "strong odor of alcohol."

Musso -- who also stars on the Disney hits "Pair of Kings" and "PrankStars" -- was given a field sobriety test ... and we're told he performed poorly.

Law enforcement sources also tell us ... Musso was given a breathalyzer test and blew WELL ABOVE .08 ... the legal limit in CA for people who are OVER the age of 21.

Musso was booked on suspicion of DUI and hauled to a nearby station. Bail was set at $5,000.

According to his booking sheet, Musso is 5'8" and 133 lbs. more on this story

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Neal McCoy A-OK Today
(Webster) Neal McCoy is releasing "A-OK," the first single off his twelfth career album, XII, today at all digital music outlets.

In the 21 years since the 'consummate live performer' released his first single, Neal McCoy has had his share of feel good radio records. With over 25 charted singles, five #1 hits, two BMI Song of the Year awards with "Wink" and "The Shake," and a whole lot of fun along the way, the entertainer has spent the better part of two decades chasing 'that song.'

With "A-OK," McCoy's quest may be complete. "Everybody wants to find that song that hits the sweet spot, which is pretty much them, but everybody else, too. I think I finally found that song!," McCoy explains. more on this story

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Tommy Emmanuel Christmas Album and Tour
(Noble) Tommy Emmanuel will release the new holiday album 'All I Want For Christmas' in the UK on Monday November 7th.

The album coincides with Tommy's nationwide UK tour that starts on Thursday December 1st at Hull City Hall. 'All I Want For Christmas' follows Emmanuel's last studio album, 'Little By Little', released February 2011.

Released on Steve Vai's 'Favored Nations Entertainment' record label, Emmanuel, honoured as the Country Music Awards' Global Artist earlier this year, co-produced the album with veteran Nashville picker/arranger John Knowles, CGP. The pair collaborated of new arrangements on nine Yuletide classics including 'I'll Be Home For Christmas', 'The Christmas Song', and 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer'. Emmanuel also wrote one original for the collection, 'One Christmas Night', and arranged a second new composition, 'The Magic Of Christmas Time'. more on this story

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James Morrison Livestream Today
James Morrison will be doing a Livestream Performance this afternoon (Oct 18th) at 3 PM EST.

With James' new album "The Awakening" having come out last week in the United States and no North American tour dates currently planned, James has specifically scheduled this performance with his U.S fans in mind!

You'll be able to watch the stream directly from James' website and he will also be answering fan questions, which you can ask by commenting here

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Scott Lucas & the Married Men Recording New Music
(JMM) Scott Lucas & the Married Men are in the studio this month to record the follow-up to their 2010 debut George Lassos the Moon and last fall's The Absolute Beginner's EP.

The Local H frontman's seven-piece "solo" band laid down tracks at Steve Albini's Electrical Audio studio, with producer Andy Gerber (the Tossers, Smoking Popes, the Effigies) and engineer Greg Norman (Neurosis, Pinebender, Russian Circles).

The band is finishing the album at Gerber's Million Yen Studios, with renowned metal producer Sanford Parker (Bloodiest, Pelican, Yakuza) lined up to mix it. An early 2012 release on a to-be-determined label is planned. more on this story

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Anya Marina For Valentine's Day
Anya Marina will deliver her new album "Felony Flats" on Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2012.

The self-produced album sees Marina joined by some of the Pacific Northwest's finest musicians, including guitarist Cody Votolato (Blood Brothers, Telekinesis), bassist Jeff Bond, drummer Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse, Mister Heavenly), and Blitzen Trapper's Eric Earley, who contributes additional piano and guitars.

"If albums are like children, this one is my favorite (don't tell the others)," Marina says. "It's the one I put the most heart and soul into. It's the one that taught me the most about myself, and it's the one that looks most like me."

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Jacob Latimore BET's Young Starz 2.0 Week
RCA sent over word that 15 year old singer, dancer and actor Jacob Latimore joins BET's Young Starz 2.0 week.

BET will be premiering the video for his first official single, the "Like 'Em All" Radio Version Ft. Issa on today during "106 & Park" hosted by Terrence and Rocsi. Jacob will be on "106 & Park" for his first live performance of the track on Friday, October 21, 2011.

Last year BET's Young Starz week helped launch the careers of Willow Smith and Diggy Simmons and is now seen as one of the go to destinations for new talent to explode. more on this story

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Renee & Jeremy With You A Sunny Christmas
(SpinLab) Family music duo Renee & Jeremy have a holiday single entitled "Sunny Christmas" which ships to radio this week and will soon be at online retail outlets everywhere.

A warm and bouncy holiday message that entreats music fans to spread love and appreciation to everyone in their lives.

"Sunny Christmas" features the cheery vocals of Renee Stahl and Jeremy Toback, who are both parents in addition to being accomplished veteran solo artists. Listen here

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Camron and Macy Gray Begin Filming Percentage
42 West sent over word that Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere of Flavor Unit Entertainment, announced the start of principle photography on the company's first feature film, "Percentage."

Here is the synopsis: 2 New York hustlers who are on the run from a drug deal gone bad. Ant (played by Camron) and Carter (played by Omar Gooding) move to Miami to build a new empire in the world of credit fraud. As the business grows, so does the unwanted attention from law enforcement and Miami's most notorious criminals. The film also stars Macy Gray, Ving Rhames, Antwan Tanner, Robert Watson and Malinda Williams.

The film is Flavor Units first production to be shot in their new sound stage, Flavor Unit Studios. Located in Miami, FL, Flavor Unit Studios will be home to multiple Flavor Unit productions. Flavor Unit Entertainment is owned and operated by Shakim Compere and Queen Latifah. Among their many accomplishments, they have served as producers on Paramount's box office hit THE PERFECT HOLIDAY, Disney's # 1 film BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE, MGM's BEAUTY SHOP and Lions Gate THE COOKOUT. more on this story

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