Day in Pop Report for 01/09/2012
Veronica Alexandra, owner of Blue Ivy, tells TMZ she's been getting phone calls, texts and Facebook posts from friends ever since the baby's name was announced. She jokingly feels Beyonce must have known about her company, because before this weekend ... her site came up first when someone Googled "Blue Ivy." Alexandra says she'd LOVE to plan all of Blue Ivy's milestone celebrations and thinks B.I. should even be the face of the company. She tells us, "Clearly great minds think alike, and who better than our Blue Ivy to plan events for B&J's Blue Ivy!?" We think mommy and daddy might have something to say about that. more on this story
X was performing at the C�fe Sevilla in Long Beach ... and was just about to start his second song when someone hopped on stage and attacked the rapper. Security rushed right in -- and put the stage intruder in a MONSTER choke hold -- then wrangled him off the stage. The DJ briefly stopped the music during the melee ... but X immediately ordered him to get back to spinnin' ... yelling, "We don't stop the music for s***!" check out video here.
Adele's blockbuster 21 is now officially the best-selling album of 2011. The British soul vocalist pushed 5.82 million copies of her album last year, and the singer's hit single, "Rolling in the Deep," was also the year's top-selling song, selling a whopping 5.81 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan's year-end sales report. 21 entered the chart at #1 in February and has remained in the Top 10 ever since. This week is the album's 14th non-consecutive week as the U.S.'s #1-selling album. As for the rest of the pack, Michael Bubl�'s Christmas was the #2-selling album of the year (2.5 million copies), trailed by Lady Gaga's Born This Way (2.1 million), Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV (1.9 million) and Jason Aldean's My Kinda Party (1.6 million), reports the Los Angeles Times. Music industry peeps are likely thrilled with 2011's year-end figures, as album sales increased over 2010 for the first time since 2004. Sales rose 1% to 330.6 million units, as opposed to last year's sales of 326.2 million. Overall music sales � counting albums, singles, digital tracks and music video � rose roughly 7% in 2011 compared with 2010, exceeding 1.6 billion units for the first time since Nielsen SoundScan started recording retail sales in 1991. more on this story
We're told network execs have spoken with Lowe's reps about making it a permanent gig, but Lowe -- who already has a job on "Parks and Recreation" -- is non-committal. But we just shot Rob leaving NYC at JFK airport. Our camera guy asked him, "Do you think you could live in New York?" Rob replied: "We were just talking about that. I love New York. I love the energy. It would be a change of pace. I'm a California boy, but it could be fun." more on this story
NBC has release a preview video for the new season. "In season 2," says Daly, "you're really going to see the foundation of everything that this show is built on pay dividends." "I enjoy, so much, being a mentor and a coach to these amazingly talented people," says Aguilera. As for her fellow panelists, Christina adds, "We laugh hard, we play hard, we fight hard but, in the end, we're still a family." Check out the preview here.
The ESPN commentator has been sued in Florida over an accident that occurred back in February ... and one of the alleged victims claims she was physically scarred and disfigured as a result. But Mashburn is fighting back -- and in court docs obtained by TMZ, he denies responsibility and points the finger at his accusers ... who he says were NOT following common safety rules of the road. In the docs, Mashburn claims both people were NOT wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash ... and alleges the driver was using a cell phone. Mashburn also claims the alleged victims are LYING about the extent of their injuries ... insisting they were not permanently injured, scarred or disfigured. The alleged victims are seeking more than $15k. Calls to Mashburn have not been returned. more on this story
Sources close to the couple tell us ... the moving process is already under way and most of Russell's stuff is already out of the home. We're told ... the two are on reasonably good terms with each other, considering they just broke up ... and the decision over the house went pretty smoothly. As we previously reported, the couple purchased the home together just a few months ago. We're guessing if Katy wants to stay in the home long term, she'll most likely have to cut Russell a big, fat check. more on this story
Tune in on Monday at 12:05 am ET/CT/PT to watch Uh Huh Her perform the new single "Marstorm" from their sophomore release Nocturnes. The show will also be available for viewing online the following day here Produced by Camila and Wendy Melvoin (Prince & the Revolution, Wendy & Lisa), Nocturnes (Plaid Records, Tunecore/Topspin) is the follow-up to their debut album Common Reaction and was recorded at Wendy's personal studio inside the famed Henson Studios compound in Los Angeles. The resulting 11-song mix melds moody dance pop with guitar and synth-driven electro.
Kelly performed her #1 single, "Mr. Know It All," as well as her latest hit, "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)." "Tonight was fun but now I'm having a glass of wine with the girls and about to go to bed. Long yet fun day," Clarkson tweeted after the show. Check out video of the appearance here.
As TMZ first reported, Lozada put their wedding plans on hold after she suspected Ocho was stepping out on her. But according to our sources, Ocho broke down this week and apologized. We're told Ocho said he would do whatever it took to win her back and suggested the two go to couple's counseling. Our sources say Evelyn agreed and they will seek help to work out their trust issues. Through a rep, Evelyn tells TMZ, "The strain from both our busy schedules started to take a serious toll on our relationship. Yet after spending some much needed quality time together, Chad and I are in a good space." more on this story
According to docs filed recently in Georgia, Dupri owed $493,818.75 in back taxes he failed to pay for the year 2007. But get this ... the principal was only $254,782.64. Here's what the state tacked on:Interest -- $91,721.75
The track, produced by The Smeezingtons, is currently in the Top 20 on the Billboard "Hot 100 Singles" Chart. The two rappers celebrated the soundtrack's release with a 6-city tour, dubbed "The High School Tour," which kicked off in New York City and wrapped in Los Angeles. Check out the video for the hit song here.
According to court docs filed in Bosh's custody case in Maryland, Bosh's baby mama, Allison Mathis, has refused to speak to Bosh directly since April 2011 -- instead communicating only through lawyers. Bosh alleges Mathis has repeatedly either ignored his requests to see 3-year-old Trinity or only allowed him to see her for fewer days than their custody arrangement dictates. Bosh filed docs a few months ago to have Mathis held in contempt and a court date had been set for July 12. But Bosh recently requested to have that date moved up because he says it conflicts with training camp for the U.S. Olympics team. A judge has yet to rule. Bosh and Mathis battled over Trinity last June, when Bosh tried to get Mathis to allow their daughter to come see him play in the NBA Finals. Bosh didn't get extra time like he wanted, but the series lasted long enough for Trinity to see him play during one of her regularly-scheduled visits. Calls to Mathis' lawyers have not been returned. more on this story
According to our sources, Kate made great progress during her stay at a treatment center in Boca Raton, FL. We're told Major has no plans other than to focus on her sobriety. As TMZ first reported, Major was hospitalized during her rehab after she suffered a seizure. Sources close to Major tell us her health has good and she has not suffered any seizures since. more on this story
TMZ spoke with Keith Kizer -- Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission -- who tells us all fighters must apply for a license annually ... but fighters with a conviction are sometimes required to plead their case to the commission in person. Floyd was convicted of beating his baby mama last month ... and Friday, he convinced the judge to delay his jail sentence so he could fight an unnamed opponent at the MGM Grand on May 5. The next step is to apply for the license, but Kizer tells us it's not uncommon for a fighter to begin the process just a few weeks before their first bout of the year. We're told Floyd has been flagged for a face-to-face ... if and when he applies. "The commission looks at experience, integrity, character and skill to determine whether or not it's appropriate to issue a license," Kizer says. And it ain't a slam dunk either -- the commission is known to REJECT applications ... most famously denying Mike Tyson in 2002 after he was involved in a brawl at a NYC news conference. more on this story
TMZ broke the story ... Patrick Allocco -- a U.S. concert promoter who booked an Angolan New Year's Eve show starring Nas -- was kidnapped after the Angolan concert promoter sent Allocco a $300,000 advance for Nas and the rapper ended up being a no-show. We've learned Allocco -- who was released from custody but is still prohibited from leaving the country -- sent Nas the $300k, but now the Angola promoter wants not only the $300,000 back, but an additional $50,000 in expenses. Here's the deadlock. Nas is willing to send $300,000, but not the addition $50 grand. In addition, before Nas sends ANY money, he wants a letter from both Allocco and the Angolan concert promoter -- releasing him from any liability. So there's a stalemate. And Allocco is stuck in a foreign land. more on this story
The eleven-track album, and the second of a three volume series dedicated to the late Waylon Jennings, features country music artists performing the hit songs that made Jennings a household name. The Music Inside, Volume II boasts a solid lineup of artists each of who were heavily influenced by Jennings' legacy. The lineup for Volume II includes Dierks Bentley, Justin Moore, Hank Williams Jr., Jessi Colter, Montgomery Gentry, Jewel, Jack Ingram, Colt Ford, Josh Thompson, Pat Green and Wyatt McCubbin. "I feel like this project could very likely break another sound barrier," says Jessi Colter. "Waylon was so original. For his songs to be sang by other people and to take me somewhere else is not an easy task." more on this story
The special show marks the day her debut album, "Seasons Of My Soul," sees its US release. The tour will then travel North America through early February, with further stops slated for San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. more on this story
Lixiviation is a compilation of unearthed gems from one of electronic music's earliest innovators. Spanning nearly two decades from 1968-1985 the 16-track album celebrates Ciani's formative years as a musician as it showcases her early synth compositions alongside her cutting edge commercial work for such companies as Atari, PBS, Ballys and Coca-cola. Lixiviation comes as the result of a new creative archive based relationship between B-Music/Finders Keepers Records and Suzanne Ciani.
Dr. Michael Kamrava filed Chapter 7 papers ... claiming he has only $17,628 in assets ... and a staggering $1.2 million in debts. Among his assets -- 3 computers and a printer ($800), furniture ($5000), kitchen appliances ($3000), and medical books ($300). Meanwhile, his list of creditors is endless -- Kamrava owes more than $20k on his credit cards, $40,000 on his BMW, $850,000 in office rent ... plus $60,000 in taxes, and the list goes on. Kamrava's medical license was revoked in July for gross negligence in his treatment of Octo -- implanting 12 embryos inside her at once. He begged the court to get it back -- claiming he was struggling to survive -- but an unsympathetic judge shot him down. more on this story
TMZ has obtained renderings Elin submitted to the Palm Beach County Dept. of Planning, Zoning & Building. Compare the exterior elevation drawing with the pic of the house that was on the $12 million property before Elin razed it. Both are traditional/colonial homes with a very similar shape. The drawing looks similar to the 9,000 square foot house that was demolished. Elin's builder told PEOPLE the house Elin 86'd was 90 years old, didn't meet code provisions to withstand hurricanes, and was infested with termites. Of course, the house Elin builds will be a brand spanking new. The supporting documents describe the house in detail. -- 9 bedrooms There's 120 feet of retaining walls, and they are bringing in 4100 cubic yards of soil -- which is an enormous amount. County officials have sent the architect back to the drawing board for some changes before the plans will be approved.
According to docs filed in Fayette County, GA, Lewis's home was sold at auction for just $56,000 back in September. The home went into foreclosure after Lewis failed to pay State, County and School taxes from 2007-2010 totaling $44,081.41. Lewis' mother Margaret is also listed on the foreclosure docs, though it's unclear if she lives in the home or not. more on this story
According to our sources, LiLo hit up a tattoo parlor on Friday night to get the work done. The impetus for the new ink, we're told, was Lindsay's feeling that she's at a great point in her life ... and she wanted to do something she'd always remember. Our sources say Lindsay is excited for March 29 to come, because that's the day she will be done with her court-ordered community service. Perhaps from then on, she won't do anything anyone would regret. See photo here.
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