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Day in Pop Report for 09/26/2012


Whitney Houston's Daughter In Bad Car Accident
(TMZ) Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina was involved in a scary car accident in Georgia -- DESTROYING the entire front end of the vehicle -- and TMZ has a photo of the damage.

The black 2012 Camaro belongs to Bobbi's boyfriend Nick Gordon -- and according to sources close to Bobbi, Nick was driving Sunday night in Alpharetta, GA ... with Bobbi in the passenger seat ... when the accident happened.

The details surrounding the accident are unclear, but we're told the couple had been arguing at the time of the crash -- and Nick's Camaro was the only car involved. No one was injured.

After the accident, the car was missing the front right tire, the front bumper was torn off, and the airbags were deployed -- but somehow it got back to Bobbi and Nick's apartment.

Cops went to the apartment soon after the accident for a noise complaint, but no one answered the door.

According to the incident report, officers saw the car parked outside the apartment with its hazard lights on -- and it appeared it had been driven in a damaged state.

We're told the accident is currently under investigation. Calls to Bobbi's people were not returned. more on this story

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Coldplay Live Release To Premiere On TV
Coldplay fans will be able to watch the band's new tour film, Live 2012, on TV before it hits stores.

EPIX will premiere the film in the U.S. on November 17th, followed by the retail release on November 20th. The network did not provide an air time in the announcement but we were sent these details:

Live 2012 documents Coldplay's acclaimed Mylo Xyloto world tour, which has been seen by more than three million people since it began in June 2011. It includes footage from Coldplay's shows at Paris's Stade de France, Montreal's Bell Centre and last year's triumphant Pyramid Stage headline performance at Glastonbury Festival. more on this story

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Feist Wins 2012 Polaris Prize
Feist took home the 2012 Polaris Prize for her album Metals, which was judged to be the best album of the year in Canada. Her camp sent over these details:

2011 Polaris Prize winners Jeremy Gara and Tim Kingsbury of Arcade Fire made the announcement at the conclusion of this week's Gala.

"I want to say is thank you to the people who really listened to my record," said Feist. "I'm genuinely grateful from one solitary listener to another. Honestly, thanks." more on this story

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Green Bay Mayor Demanding NFL Bring Back Real Refs
(TMZ) The Mayor of Green Bay is so angry about Monday night's game -- where replacement refs ROBBED the Packers of a win -- he's going straight to the NFL's head honcho to demand the real refs get back on the job ... TMZ has learned.

Mayor James Schmitt tells TMZ he's drafting a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell ... urging him to end the ref lockout because it's compromising the integrity of the NFL ... as evidenced by Monday night's game.

Exhibit A -- Monday night's refs robbing the Packers of a win by incorrectly calling Green Bay's interception in the endzone ...a touchdown for the Seattle Seahawks. The Pack lost 14-12.

Schmitt says, "This is not right. I understand talent costs money, but when it comes to the crucial role of the referees ... it has to be a top priority."

Hizzoner is in a unique position because he's also a shareholder in the Green Bay Packers -- the only NFL team publicly owned.

But the Mayor makes it clear ... "We are not protesting losing the game. We are protesting the quality of officiating." more on this story

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Pink Scores No. 1 Album
(popmusiclife) Pink's new album, "The Truth About Love," will become her first no. 1 album when it debuts atop the Billboard 200 album charts.

The charts won't be issued until Thursday, but Pink shared the news with fans via twitter on Tuesday.

"After 13 years and 6 records, I'm beyond floored to have a #1 album in the US. I'm grateful for all the ears and all the hearts. Thank you!!" more on this story

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Calvin Harris Releasing New Album Next Month
Roc Nation have set a October 30th release date for Calvin Harris' new album, 18 Months.

18 Months features guest vocals from the likes of Rihanna, Kelis, Ne-Yo, Florence Welch, Dizzee Rascal, Ellie Goulding, Tinie Tempah, Ayah and Example.

And the album will also include collaborations with DJ/producers Nicky Romero and Dillon Francis. more on this story

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Kylie Minogue Releases Flower Video
Kylie Minogue has released a music video for the song "Flower", the first single from the forthcoming orchestral pop album 'The Abbey Road Sessions'.

The music video was directed by Kylie herself and was shot recently in Cornwall, England. You can watch it here

'The Abbey Road Sessions' will be released by Astralwerks on November 6th. The CD will be available in standard edition and also as a Limited Edition Casebound book CD with 24-page booklet including additional photos, graphics and liner notes. A 2xLP Deluxe Gatefold Vinyl + CD edition will also be available. more on this story

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No Doubt Release Push And Shove Video
(popmusiclife) No Doubt released their new video for the title track to their new album, "Push And Shove" which features help from Major Lazer & Busy Signal.

The group's first album in 11 years was recorded this year at producer Spike Stent's studio in Santa Monica, California.

The band will be issuing "Looking Hot" as the second single�but, on the day the album hit stores, No Doubt released a video for the album's title track. Watch it here.

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Blondie Set For YouTube Concert
Blondie is set to perform at an upcoming YouTube Presents live concert on October 10th at 4pm EST in New York City.

Blondie is also giving fans the chance to be a part of the live studio audience on their Facebook page here.

Blondie and Devo are wrapping up their "Whip It To Shreds" tour, a U.S. co-headlining run of dates that kicked off September 7th and hitting 13 select cities before wrapping September 26th.

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Duncan Sheik Remixing 80s Hits For New Album
Duncan Sheik has set a November 6th release date for his new album, Covers 80s Remixed. We were sent these details:

For this new offering, Sheik created a remixed edition of his 2011 album Covers 80's in which he reinterpreted the stand-alone pop songs from his teen years along with the synth-pop era's classic and obscure songs. The album includes tracks by D�p�che Mode, Thompson Twins, New Order, The Cure, Love and Rockets, The Smiths, Tears for Fears and more. For Covers 80s Remixed, Sheik enlisted Samantha Ronson, El-P, Gabriel & Dresden, Chico Mann, Terry Urban among others to decode these songs again.

The album contains guest appearances from Holly Brook aka Skylar Grey and Rachael Yamagata. Sheik will begin a 30 date headline tour across the U.S. starting in November as part of this first annual "Sunset Sessions Tour." more on this story

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Lana Del Rey Releases First Single From Revamped Album
(popmusiclife) Lana Del Rey has released "Ride," the first single from the forthcoming "Born To Die � The Paradise Edition" album reissue.

Produced by the legendary Rick Rubin, Lana recorded "Ride" at the Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, California. A former bordello in the 50's, The Shangri-La became home to the likes of Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton, and Martin Scorsese used it as a location for the film, "The Last Waltz."

The revamped edition of Lana's double platinum album "Born To Die" will be released on Monday, November 12 (UK) / Tuesday, November 13 (North America). more on this story

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Kesha Releases Die Young Lyric Video
(popmusiclife) Kesha is back this week with the release of her new single "Die Young," and has released a lyric video for the track.

The track is the first single from her forthcoming sophomore album, "Warrior," due December 4.

"Die Young" was co-written by Kesha, Nate Ruess from fun., Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco and Cirkut. Watch the video here.

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Agency Finds Adrienne Maloof's Child Abuse Claims Unfounded
(TMZ) TMZ has learned ....the Department of Children and Family Services has determined Adrienne Maloof's child abuse claims against estranged hubby Paul Nassif are unfounded, and Paul will go to court today to get his kids back.

As we first reported, Adrienne went to court last week, claiming Paul choked one of their kids and struck another. Adrienne submitted declarations by several people, including Dr. Charles Sophy, who claims he interviewed the boys and they verified the abuse.

But we've learned DCFS strongly disagrees. Sources tell us DCFS has written a report -- after interviewing the boys -- categorically concluding there was no such abuse.

Sources tell TMZ ... Paul is going to court Wednesday to ask a judge to throw out the temporary custody order -- along with the order prohibiting Paul from going near his kids -- on grounds Adrienne phonied the claim.

What's more, we're told Paul will ask for sanctions against his estranged wife, claiming she viciously concocted the abuse story to get revenge. more on this story

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DMX Fires Back At Fredro Starr
(TMZ) DMX is returning fire in his war with Onyx rapper Fredro Starr -- telling TMZ, he ain't one bit afraid of the guy's death threats ... claiming, Starr's "a midget" who "can't even reach my knee."

X tells us, "I am not worried about him ... All he is is a sitcom Moesha gangsta. He should just stick to being a reality gangsta cause that's about all he's good for." (FYI, Starr appeared on the show "Moesha" back in the 90s.)

In case you don't know, DMX is responding to a video Starr posted on YouTube, in which Starr freestyles, "This n***a X talking sh*t right now, If he ever try it again/He be in front of the firing pen/If his crew front, there be a lot of dying men/At the funeral, family and crying friends."

Starr laid down the death threat rap after DMX went on a radio show last week, and claimed Starr once got an ass-whupping by one of X's baby mamas. (Skip to 11:20 in the video. here.)

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Prosecutors Reject Felony Complaint Against L.A. Clippers' Matt Barnes
(TMZ) L.A. Clippers player Matt Barnes has cut a plea deal and in the process scored a big victory ... because prosecutors rejected the felony, agreeing the case was nothing more than a low-level misdemeanor ... TMZ has learned.

You'll recall, Barnes was arrested near a Manhattan Beach, CA restaurant in late July, where he had been dining with his wife, "Basketball Wives" star Gloria Govan. The Manhattan Beach cop -- who had previously stopped and cited Barnes twice before -- waited for Barnes outside the restaurant for 2 hours before placing him under arrest for driving with a suspended license.

As the cop attempted to cuff Barnes, he tried handing his car keys to his wife. The officer grabbed Barnes' hand and the bballer pulled away ... and the cop felt that was enough to take Barnes in for felony resisting arrest.

But the D.A. didn't see it that way. Barnes just pled no contest to interference with the duties of a police officer -- a misdemeanor. Barnes -- whose lawyer Blair Berk appeared in court on his behalf -- got a $100 fine, 30 hours of community service, 13 sessions with a counselor and he was placed on informal probation for 24 months.

The charge of driving with a suspended license was dismissed after Barnes proved he had a valid license. He pled no contest to a much lesser offense -- driving while not in possession of a license. For that Barnes got a $100 fine and was placed on 12 months informal probation.

All in all ... Barnes scored a bigger court victory than the Lakers in the playoffs. more on this story

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Pam Anderson and Kirstie Alley Acting Like Divas With The Stars?
(TMZ) "Dancing With The Stars" is not even one week into the competition but all-star contestants Pam Anderson and Kirstie Alley are already laying down unique demands behind-the-scenes... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the production tell us ... Pam requested her trailer be fully stocked with cases of bottled coconut water called Beyond. Not so crazy, you say? Well the brand is imported from Australia ... and almost impossible to find in the U.S.

Meanwhile, we're told Kirstie REFUSES to eat the craft service food provided by "DWTS" because she must follow her custom designed diet program Organic Liaison -- which the crew hauls in for her daily.

FYI -- Kirstie's rep tells TMZ ... the actress lost 100lbs on her frou-frou diet and is committed to sticking with it ... and adds, "Steve Jobs didn't listen to music on a Zune." more on this story

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Stunt Goes Wrong For America's Got Talent Contestant
(TMZ) The "America's Got Talent" star who became famous for abusing his private parts on TV was seriously injured in a stunt-gone-wrong ... suffering several broken bones and a soiled pair of underpants, TMZ has learned.

The man at the center of the painful situation appeared on the show as "The Horse" -- real name Zac Gordon.

Gordon tells us he was filming a stunt last weekend with some of his "AGT" buddies in which he was supposed to jump from a two-story roof and land crotch-first on a wooden plank.

In the video ... you see Horse hit the plank -- but he says he ultimately landed on a bucket of cement that was being used to hold the wood in place.

Horse tells us the impact was so intense ... he broke several ribs and defecated in his shorts upon impact.

The amateur daredevil says he refused to go to the hospital ... but consulted with a doctor afterward just to be safe. Watch the video here.

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WWE Star Cameron Denies Driving Drunk
(TMZ) WWE superstar Cameron is ADAMANT -- she did not drive her car while sloshed on martinis outside the Tampa airport ... pleading not guilty to DUI yesterday.

As we previously reported, Cameron -- real name Ariane Andrew -- was arrested back in August on suspicion of DUI. The police report said Cameron was traveling with a male passenger who told cops they had been drinking martinis before getting in the car.

The report says Cameron blew a .20 ... more than twice the legal limit in Florida.

The report also says the WWE diva allegedly offered cops a $10,000 bribe to let her go ... which clearly didn't pan out.

A pre-trial hearing is set for October 23. more on this story

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