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Day in Pop Report for 07/06/2012


Former Three 6 Mafia Member Shot in Face
(TMZ) Crunchy Black -- a former member of the rap group Three 6 Mafia -- is recovering after being shot in the face and the leg in Las Vegas earlier this month ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, Black -- real name Darnell Carlton -- was shot at 3:30 AM on July 1st.

Cops say they have located a "possible scene where multiple rounds had been fired" ... but no suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Cops say the case is now being investigated as an attempted murder.

So far, cops have not released a possible motive.

Crunchy was one of the main members of Three 6 Mafia before leaving the group in 2006. more on this story

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Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Romance On The Rocks
(TMZ) He loves her ... he loves her not -- TMZ has learned, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have broken up multiple times in the last few months.

Sources in a position to know tell us, Biebs and Selena most recently ended things last week -- but have since decided to give their relationship another try ... kinda.

We're told Justin and Selena's current situation is tenuous ... they're not "solid" ... they're just figuring things out.

They've been dating for roughly a year and a half. more on this story

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Lady Gaga Refused Entry To Nightclub
(popmusiclife) Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball tour is nearing the end of the Australian leg, which wraps up with two shows in Perth this weekend.

Gaga played five nights in Melbourne in the last week and a half, and the pop icon and her crew were looking to celebrate the American July 4th holiday after the fifth show finished on Tuesday.

The Age reports Gaga and company were turned away by the Cherry Bar club after negotiations to host the tour after-party fell through. more on this story

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Kris Humphries Ex Girlfriend Reportedly Pregnant
(TMZ) TMZ has learned that Kris Humphries ex-girlfriend, Myla Sinanaj is pregnant.

Sources directly connected with Myla tell us Myla confirmed Monday that she's 3 months pregnant and says Kris is definitely the father.

This could be used in Kris' divorce with Kim Kardashian, because Kris has claimed he was devastated by the break-up and suffered emotionally. This development further cements the fact that Kris moved on quickly.

We're told Myla plans to have the baby but wants to raise it alone, because she believes Kris has betrayed her by talking crap about their relationship.

But here's the rub ... We're told for the past 3 weeks, Kris and Myla have been communicating regularly.

Oh yeah, here's the other rub -- she hasn't told Kris yet. more on this story

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Madonna Tears Up At Recent Concert
(popmusiclife) Madonna appears to have had an emotional moment during a recent show in Germany.

Video has surfaced of Madonna's MDNA world tour's June 30 stop in Berlin. While singing a slow, piano-based version of "Like A Virgin," the pop icon pauses momentarily during the song to collect herself as she begins to cry at center stage.

A veteran performer like Madonna knows all the tricks to deliver a performance, and fans continue to speculate if the Berlin moment was real or faked. Watch it here.

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Pink Plans New Album Release
(popmusiclife) Earlier this week, Pink released her new single, "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" and her album is coming soon.

The track is from Pink's forthcoming album, her first since 2008's "Funhouse," which will be released September 18.

Now, in a new video by the singer, she announces details about the new project, which will be titled "The Truth About Love." Watch it here.

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Grouplove Plan Special Show
Sirius XM Radio sent out word that Grouplove is set to perform at The Studio at Webster Hall in New York City for an exclusive, invitation-only concert for SiriusXM listeners. They sent out these details:

The private concert, in recognition of SiriusXM's early support of Grouplove's music, will be broadcast live on Monday, July 23 at 8:00 pm ET on Alt Nation, channel 36. Alt Nation first played Grouplove in April 2011. The SiriusXM channel's support of Grouplove played a key role in the development of the band. The band's song "Tongue Tied" is currently the number one alternative rock song in America.

"SiriusXM has been such an amazing supporter of not only our music from the very beginning, but also of good new music everywhere. We are honored to be a part of such a special event," said Grouplove's Ryan Rabin. more on this story

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Sell this House: Extreme Star Injured By Falling Mirror
(TMZ) In a case of WHEN HOUSES ATTACK ... one of the guys from the show "Sell this House: Extreme" found himself covered in blood after he was smashed in the face by a falling mirror. EXTREEEEEME!!

Here's what happened ... Charlie Frattini -- the construction guy who renovates the homes on the hit A&E reality show -- was taping an episode in Miami, FL last Friday ... when a very large mirror he was attempting to secure to the wall came crashing down onto his face.

The mirror shattered ... and at least one of the pieces sliced open a 5-inch gash right above of his forehead. With blood literally dripping down his face, Charlie went to a local hospital ... where he was stitched up and released.

After the incident, Charlie -- sporting 2 nasty black eyes -- taped a video statement and joked about the situation ... "I got in a fight with a mirror, and the mirror kicked my ass." See photo here.

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Art Grafunkel's The Singer Arrives Next Month
Legacy have set an August 28th release date for Art Grafunkel's "The Singer" which features 34-songs that were hand-picked by Art. They sent over these details:

The two-CD retrospective spans a life's body of work from the first Simon & Garfunkel album of 1964 (Wednesday Morning, 3 AM) through 2007's Great American Songbook album (Some Enchanted Evening) and continuing with two newly recorded performances for this release ("Lena" and "Long Way Home").

In addition to curating The Singer, Garfunkel provides his own personal track-by-track annotations, which appear in the booklet in his handwritten form. The notes are as unique as Garfunkel himself. more on this story

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Melissa Etheridge Kicking Off World Tour and Sets New Album Release
Island Records have set a September 4th release date for Melissa Etheridge's new studio album, 4th Street Feeling. She's also kicking off her world tour today, July 6th, in Auckland, New Zealand.

The album was recorded in Los Angeles at HOB Studios, and was produced by Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Norah Jones) and Steve Booker (Duffy), and co-produced by Melissa Etheridge.

Melissa wrote twelve new songs for the album, which features Blair Sinta on drums, Brett Simons on bass, Zac Rae on keyboards. Melissa takes the lead on vocals, piano, harmonica, banjitar and some lead guitar. more on this story

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Hank Williams Jr. Lines Up TV Appearances For Old School, New Rules
Hank Williams, Jr. has lined up a number of TV appearances to promote the release of his new studio album, Old School, New Rules, next Tuesday (July 10th).

Look for performances from Hank on CBS This Morning's "Second Cup Caf�" on Saturday, July 7 in the 8 am ET hour as well as FOX News Channel's "Huckabee" this Saturday, July 7 at 8 pm ET (and a repeat on Sunday) where he'll perform his current single, "That Ain't Good."

CMT debuts Hank's "Live from Nashville" on Monday, July 9, GAC speaks to Hank for "On the Streets" airing July 17, and Walmart's "Soundcheck" Series begins broadcasting a stellar performance from Hank and his band in stores across the nation beginning this week. He'll also be featured on FOX 411's "Country Roundup." more on this story

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Theophilus London Releases Free Mixtape
Theophilus London has released a brand new mixtape entitled Rose Island Vol. 1 and is offering it as a free download. Warner Bros. sent over these details:

Theophilus recorded most of Rose Island during Christmas in his NYC studio. TL returned to his roots with the goal of getting back to the basics for the recording of Rose Island Vol. 1. In typical TL fashion, there's something for everyone on Rose Island Vol. 1 which is filled with hip hop bangers, electronic club tracks, sing along anthems and, of course, a couple slow jams for the ladies.

Rose Island is an imaginary place in TL's head where he goes when he needs to escape reality and time. Some of the mix tape highlights include A$AP Rocky, Big Boi, upcoming Producer Lunice, and many more. He also Covers Pharrell Willams "Take it off' and reworks Wang Chung's classic "Dance Hall Days." Grab it here.

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Rumer Willis Loses Puppy
(TMZ) Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter Rumer Willis has lost her adorable little puppy -- and TMZ has learned, she's hitting the streets of L.A. desperately trying to find it.

Rumer adopted Indy Blue from a shelter a couple months ago -- a Terrier-Beagle mix -- but Indy recently took a wrong turn in the wilds of Hollywood, and now Rumer can't find him.

Rumer's been slamming up posters around her neighborhood hoping to track Indy down. So far, she's had no luck. more on this story

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16 & Pregnant Father Arrested
(TMZ) "16 & Pregnant" baby daddy Weston Gosa -- father of Whitney Purvis' kid -- was arrested for DUI in Georgia ... after allegedly crashing his car ... but the real reason we're posting this story ... dude's mug shot is legendary.

According to the Floyd County Police Department, 23-year-old Gosa smashed his car, and was placed under arrest when cops decided he had been driving under the influence. Police say Gosa was under the influence of prescription drugs at the time of his arrest.

Police also say Gosa was in possession of Xanax and Lorcet without a prescription, as well as a pipe with some kind of residue in it.

Gosa has been charged with felony possession of controlled substances, misdemeanor possession of drug-related objects, and DUI. more on this story

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Suri Caught In The Middle of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Troubles
(TMZ) Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have cut off all contact with each other, and her people are making it difficult for Tom to have contact with his daughter ... sources very familiar with the situation tell TMZ.

Although Tom now has "absolutely no contact with Katie," his people are negotiating/bickering with Katie's people over when and how Tom can talk to Suri. We're told Tom does speak with his daughter by phone at least once a day, but sources connected with Tom say it hasn't been easy.

We're told when Tom's on the phone with Suri, there is one place he has not gone ... he has NOT discussed the breakup of his marriage with his daughter.

As for when Tom will attempt to see Suri ... sources say it's not going to happen for awhile. We're told Tom was in L.A. for the 4th but he's leaving before the weekend to shoot his new movie in The Rockies.

Our sources say things are "really bitter now" between Tom and Katie. He feels betrayed by her and thinks she is using Suri as a weapon.

And you don't need sources to know one thing -- if he's blocked from seeing Suri, his lawyers will make a beeline for court. more on this story

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Jillian Michaels Robbed
(TMZ) Jillian Michaels lost about 2 tons Tuesday -- someone burglarized her home and stole her Bentley ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Jillian woke up Tuesday morning and noticed some personal items -- including her car keys -- were missing. She walked outside, only to find that her extremely expensive whip had vanished.

Jillian filed a police report and later that day, cops spotted someone driving the stolen car. The driver took off and in his haste ran smack into a light pole. The dude was arrested for driving a stolen car. We're told he's also the numero uno suspect in the burglary. more on this story

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