Day in Pop Report for 09/19/2012
The Voice will add Usher and Shakira as new celebrity musician coaches when it returns next spring. Christina Aguilera, who is releasing a new album and going on tour, and Cee Lo Green, who is developing new music plus a scripted comedy series for NBC based on his life, will take the next season off. more on this story
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, Lindsay was pulling in to park her Porsche Cayenne near the Dream Hotel in downtown NYC when -- at a very low speed -- she allegedly hit the knee of a 30-something year old man. We're told one of Lindsay's passengers in the SUV got out and checked the car for damage ... and then LiLo and co. went inside the hotel. We're told someone called police while Lindsay was inside ... and when she walked out of the hotel -- around 2AM ET -- officers arrested her. According to our sources ... Lindsay was booked for leaving the scene of an accident -- a misdemeanor -- and then released with a desk appearance ticket ... meaning she did not have to pay bail before release. We're told alcohol was not involved. We're told the alleged victim was actually hospitalized ... however, he was not knocked down or dragged ... and didn't have any visible injuries. Story developing
Sources close to Tori tell us, the actress was rushed to the hospital on Saturday. Details surrounding the complication are unclear, but we're told it stems from the c-section procedure she underwent on August 30th while giving birth to her son Finn. Finn Davey McDermott is Tori's 4th child. Tori is still in the hospital recovering. Interestingly, Tori experienced postpartum complications last year after giving birth to her 3rd child Hattie. Just weeks after the birth, she was hospitalized for migraines. more on this story
"American Idol" sources tell TMZ ... Mariah acknowledged she was pissed Sunday that Nicki arrived 45 minutes late. Although Nigel Lythgoe is saying everything was hunky dory Sunday, we know it wasn't. Mariah talked over Nicki, criticizing her critiques, and Nicki fired right back. But on Monday, Mariah buttonholed Nicki and the 2 agreed ... a feud wouldn't be good for the show, so they buried the hatchet and walked down the hall smiling, hand-in-hand. more on this story
As we first reported, cops arrested the 24-year-old woman Friday in the area surrounding Bam's Pennsylvania mansion ... and according Bam, the girl told police she had been living on his property for weeks leading up to her wild bedroom invasion. Bam tells us ... the girl had been camping out in the giant tree fort on his property -- the same fort featured as Fast Eddie's Treetop Casino in an episode of "Viva La Bam." After she was arrested on charges of burglary, criminal trespass, and stalking, Bam says cops found evidence the girl had been living in the tree house -- including clothes and garbage. But she didn't just hole herself up in the treetops -- Bam says the girl had knocked on his parents' door a couple of weeks ago with luggage, claiming she had moved from Florida to marry her son. Bam says his mother sent the woman away ... after trying to set her up with a homeless shelter. As for the woman, we're told she's still in custody -- being held on $50k bail. more on this story
The Born This Way Ball will feature support from Madeon, Zedd and Lady Starlight and will hit 25 cities in North America including performances in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto. In this brand new tour, Gaga performs her latest album Born This Way as well as music from both The Fame and The Fame Monster. "The Haus of Gaga and I have worked for months conceiving a spectacular stage," said Gaga. "The Born This Way Ball is an Electro-Metal Pop-Opera; the tale of the Beginning, the genesis of the Kingdom of Fame. How we were birthed and how we will die celebrating." more on this story
The tour will kick off in Amsterdam on January 18th will visit 21 cities throughout the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Switzerland. Usher will be embarking on the tour in support of his seventh studio album, Looking 4 Myself. more on this story
According to law enforcement, Creepa -- real name Thaddeus Chaylon Martin -- provided counterfeit U.S. bills to a female associate and had her buy a $145 cell phone at a SuperWalmart in Gainsville. Once the woman bought the phone, Creepa allegedly took it to a different Wallmart and returned the phone for legitimate bills. It's unclear how authorities uncovered the alleged scheme, but when investigators spoke with the woman who purchased the phone ... she told cops she had no idea the money was bogus. According to the report, the woman "became extremely irate with [Creepa] to the point of having to be restrained by [police] to keep her from physically attacking [Creepa]." Creepa was charged with multiple counts of fraud and was hauled to Alachua County Jail -- where he was booked and posed for an angry mug shot. Pretty shocking allegations for a man who won $100k in 2008 ... by proving to Fonzworth Bentley that he was ready to become a "True Gentleman." more on this story
"@TheRealXtina just bought your new single. Seems the old Christina i loved has returned! Congratulations!! :)" tweeted Lady Gaga on Tuesday. On Monday night's edition of NBC's The Voice, Aguilera teased a preview clip of the video for the single from her forthcoming album, "Lotus," due November 13. Listen to the song here.
The Truth About Love Tour is in support of her new album, "The Truth About Love," which is in stores today. The 6-week arena tour starts February 13, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona, with dates scheduled to March 28 in Boston. more on this story
The song was produced by Rodney Jerkins; the clip is directed by Ray Kay. Furtado debuted "Parking Lot" during a private club show in Los Angeles in July. "The baby is out and I'm excited and it's a special day. So thanks to everybody supporting 'The Spirit Indestructible' and supporting the music and keeping the music alive," posted Furtado about the album on Tuesday. "And thanks for all your mentions and keep on supporting the music." Watch the video here.
Amanda is adamant ... she has no substance abuse problems and she dismisses the pending criminal hit-and-run charges and the DUI cases -- claiming the charges are all bogus. Amanda says her family has NEVER brought up even the possibility of a conservatorship. This is consistent with a contact TMZ had with a rep for Amanda's family several months back ... the rep insisted the family felt Amanda had NO mental problems. We do know several friends and relatives of Amanda's family have tried convincing them Amanda needs professional help, but as of early summer the pleas fell on deaf ears. As we first reported -- Amanda's neighbors and fellow gymgoers have become increasingly alarmed ... claiming Amanda has shown worrisome signs of mental distress, including speaking to inanimate objects. As for reports Amanda's entering rehab in the next couple days � the actress says no way ... there's no reason to check into a treatment facility. more on this story
An exclusive version of the CD is now available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, featuring two bonus tracks. The Christmas Time's A-Coming album marks the Oaks' sixth holiday CD. "The Oak Ridge Boys love Christmas music. For us, Christmas is about family, home, singing, happiness, love, kids and gifts. But, the main thing Christmas is about is the birth of Jesus Christ; when time quit numbering backwards and started counting forward. No other man has ever walked this Earth who reversed time. So, although we love singing the fun songs, the spiritual songs about "the birth" are very real for The Oak Ridge Boys," says lead singer Duane Allen. more on this story
As we reported, Rodgers has publicly wussed out of his bet with Boyz II Men, in which the Packers QB agreed to wear a 49ers jersey if he lost to the Red and Gold at Lambeau last week ... which he did. Stockman called the wager a "friendly all-in-fun bet" -- but said if Rodgers continues to refuse to fulfill his end of the deal, the band will come up with another way for Rodgers to pay his debt. It might not entail a Niners jersey -- but it sure as hell won't be easy either. more on this story
As part of the case, which involves TWO of Terrell's baby mamas, Owens is required to submit paperwork showing his financial status. Since Owens signed a tentative deal with the Seahawks around August 7th ... he had to hand over his pay stubs ... which show the 38-year-old raked in $4,342.86 for 152 hours of work with the team. T.O. was reportedly set to make $925k if he made the team ... but he was cut after he failed to impress in 3 pre-season games. FYI -- when T.O. was in his prime, dude signed a $49 MILLION deal with the Eagles. more on this story
The mansion has one helluva history -- before it housed Idol's Top 12 in 2011 ... it was home to Playboy's "Swingers" reality show ... where a bunch of strangers banged each other mercilessly for several weeks while cameras rolled. Now, TMZ has learned ... the 16,000 square foot pad in the Hollywood Hills has transformed into a fancy-schmancy (and extremely expensive) weight-loss center called Destination Fit4LA. A rep for the center tells us ... the people behind Destination Fit4LA have owned the property for awhile and rented the place out to Playboy and "Idol" to make some cash while they prepared to launch their weight loss business. We're told guests will stay in the 10-bedroom, 16-bath complex for $5,300 a week ... which includes a comprehensive weight loss program ... specialized meals ... and use of all the awesome amenities, including a fitness center, game room, theater and pool. more on this story
70-year-old Lester Wood claims Quaid gave him permission to use a trail on the actor's property to ride a horse to a nearby park in the exclusive Pacific Palisades area of L.A. Wood said in an interview with the Palisadian-Post newspaper, the sprinkler system next to Quaid's trail suddenly activated, spooking the horse which reared up and fell on top of him. Next thing Wood knew he was in critical condition at a nearby hospital with a concussion, fractured scapula, torn aorta, multiple pulmonary emboli, broken ribs, a nicked liver, a tear in his bladder, fractured lumbar discs, a shattered pelvis, internal bleeding, and a torn miniscus in his knee. Wood says he was not wearing a helmet and was looking down at his watch at the time of the accident. All told, Wood says the accident cost nearly $500,000 in medical bills -- and he blames Quaid -- who no longer owns the estate -- for what he believes is a flawed trail design. more on this story
Tons of fans packed the plaza despite the rain and tuned in to see Pink perform her current single, "(Blow Me) One Last Kiss," and her 2008 smash, "So What." It's been four years since her last album, "Funhouse," and in that time, Pink has rekindled a romance and had a baby girl, Willow. I'm still crazy, but I'm just goofier. It's a goofy side of crazy," says Pink. "I'm very happy. It's been the most beautiful couple of years." Check out video of the appearance here.
Iglesias was leaving AV Nightclub in Hollywood this weekend -- mobbed by fans -- when we asked which show he liked better ... "Idol," "X Factor" or "The Voice." FYI -- the singer has reportedly turned down offers to star on EACH of the three shows. But Iglesias told us the winner is "Idol" ... and made it clear that he still respects "A.I." ... even though negotiations to join the show fell apart in recent weeks. "It's not that I wanted to be a judge, I actually love the show ... it's a great show." more on this story
The Nashville Metro Police Dept. tells TMZ ... cops responded to the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel around 2 AM on Sunday after getting a tip that an allegedly intoxicated White pulled a hotel fire alarm, causing an evacuation of the entire hotel. Cops say ... a concerned citizen tried to stop White from leaving the scene in a taxi ... but White allegedly kicked the person and proceeded to flee on foot. According to police, the alleged victim says he chased after White ... and collided with the snowboarder .... causing White to fall backwards and slam his head against a fence. Cops say White appeared to be extremely intoxicated and reeked of alcohol at the time of the altercation. White was transported to a nearby hospital where he was booked for vandalism and public intoxication. The citizen declined to pursue assault charges. See the mug shot here.
Signed to Los Angeles-based Treasure Chest Entertainment, through a series of auditions, Girl Squad was formed in 2012 by the company CEO and their manager Reg Reg Askew. The group is comprised of three teenage girls�Millie, Maddie and Lexis�all professional singers, dancers and actors in their own right. Girl Squad is a mixture of Hip-Hop and Pop, with shades of R&B. They rap on some tracks; sing on others. "It's a whole different flavor," exclaims Askew. "You couldn't ask for a better group of girls. It's hard to put girl groups together, and there is a void of them in the marketplace today. Many of them don't gel, but from the moment we put Girl Squad in the studio, they had a chemistry that worked immediately." Watch the video here.
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