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Day in Pop Report for 01/08/2013


Warrant Issued For Katt Williams Arrest
A judge in Sacramento, Ca. issued a warrant for the arrest of comedian Katt Williams on Monday.

The warrant was issued after Williams failed to appear for an arraignment on charges stemming from a police chase in November.

He is facing a felony charge for evading a police officer while driving in a reckless manner after the police pursued him while he was operating a three-wheeled motorcyle.

This is the second arrest warrant issued for the comedian in less than a month for failure to appear in court. Last month a judge in Seattle issued a bench warrant after he failed to appear on charges related to a bar fight.

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Freddy E Dies From Suspected Suicide
Hip-hop artist and online host Freddy E, real name Frederick E. Buhl, died on Saturday from what medical examiners believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Buhl was best known for a popular satirical YouTube program called "Jerk TV." One of his final twitter messages said, "If there's a God then He's calling me back home."

Nick Fletcher, of the King County Medical Examiner's Office, said suicide is the presumed cause of death but that an autopsy would be performed Monday, according to Seattle Times. Read their report for more details.

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Yelawolf Punches Fan On Stage
(Radio.com) To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Agenda apparel convention last week, promoters threw an industry-only party at Lush Lounge in Long Beach, CA featuring sets from Travis Barker and Yelawolf as Psycho White, as well as an opening set by Beastie Boys DJ Mix Master Mike. Psycho White is comprised of Travis Barker and Alabama rapper Yelawolf.

The duo released their debut self-titled EP in November and have played a number of shows since, notorious for being a little rowdy.

During the middle of Yelawolf's song "Marijuana" an over-zealous fan jumps on stage and raises his fists in victory. After a failed stage dive, the fan gets pushed back on, invading Yelawolf's personal space.

The rapper then cocked back and threw a solid blow, sending the wobbly-legged drunkard into the arms of an awaiting security guard. Watch video of the incident here.

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Adele Live Comeback Rumored For The Oscars
There is speculation that Adele may be making her return to the stage during the Oscar telecast in late February.

The Academy have not confirmed the rumors but MTV reports that new buzz has surfaced that the multi-platinum artist may be taking part in the 85th Academy Awards on February 23rd.

The show will feature a 50th anniversary tribute to the James Bond film franchise and Adele's theme song for the latest film, "Skyfall," may be nominated for the Best Original Song Oscar and the rumors speculate that she will be appearing during that portion on the show.

If she does appear, it would be Adele's first public appearance since giving birth to her first child last year.

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R. Kelly Release Tribute Song To Sandy Hook Victims
R. Kelly has released a digital single that pays tribute to the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, CT.

The track, available at iTunes and entitled "I Know You Are Hurting (Tribute to the Newtown, Ct. Kids)", was recorded with a children's choir.

"We need your love, to shower down / In our hearts, hear us now. We need some answers / I know you're hurting, I hear you crying / But come tomorrow, there's a place you can go," the choir sings. You can listen to a stream here.

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Biz Markie Recording New Album
Yo Gabba Gabba star Biz Markie is in the middle of recording his first solo rap album in nine years.

He says that the album will consist of "singing covers like I used to do with the Beastie Boys and real rap records."

"I'm doing it now, doing the ground work, doing it slowly," Markie told Billboard.com. "It's going to be timeless. I've got a couple people (guesting) but they told me not to say their names. It's gonna be lots of fun." (FMQB)

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Miley Cyrus Speaks Out Against Justin Bieber Cutting Trend
Miley Cyrus is speaking out over the online trend of Justin Bieber fans allegedly cutting themselves in protest to a tabloid rumor about the young star.

The hashtag #cut4bieber has reportedly been used by online fans who posted it along with photos of bleeding arms, supposedly to encourage Bieber to stop smoking marijuana after tabloid photos and reports surface claiming the young star was using the drug.

Another young star has spoken out again the trend, Miley Cyrus retweeted the following message: "#cut4bieber? Cutting is NOT something to joke about. There are people who are actually suffering from self-harm, this is so disrespectful."

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One Direction Release Kiss You Video
(popmusiclife) One Direction have released a new music video for "Kiss You," the latest single from the band's current album, "Take Me Home."

The clip was directed by Vaughan Arnell, who also handled the group's videos for the project's first two tracks, "Live While We're Young" and "Little Things".

One D are gearing up to kick off their 2013 world tour with four shows in London next month. Watch it here.

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Jimmy Kimmel Doesn't Want To Engage in Leno and Letterman Feud
(Extra) Starting this week, Jimmy Kimmel Live will air at 11:35 p.m. going up against Jay Leno and David Letterman. "Extra's" Maria Menounos and Renee Bargh spent the day with Jimmy on his new set as he served as "Extra's" special co-host. Jimmy talked about his new time slot and the notorious "late night war."

Although Jimmy is ready to battle for ratings, there's another battle Jimmy wants no part of: the one between Letterman and Leno. Jimmy saying, "Dave and Jay know each other a lot better than I know either one of them." This after Letterman took a dig at his rival Jay Leno on "Oprah's Next Chapter, saying, "He may be the most insecure person I have ever known."

Kimmel and Letterman on the other hand get along well, Kimmel considers Dave an idol. Renee, "Is it a little bittersweet for you going up against one of your idols?" Jimmy, "It's a little bit weird but I don't think it affects Dave in any way, I don't think he cares at all." Jimmy commended Dave for his honesty in the recent interview with Oprah, "I thought it was brave of him to do."

On a lighter note, Jimmy had a message for "Extra's" special correspondent, Tony Dovolani, who said he wanted Jimmy to be his partner on "Dancing With The Stars" as the first male and male duo. Jimmy was flattered, "That is the only way I would consider doing "Dancing With The Stars." He went on to say, "Tony we should get together in a rehearsal hall and we'll work on some moves, see how it goes�we'll rub up against each other a little."

Jimmy may be moving time slots, but he doesn't plan on moving out of the business any time soon. This is his tenth anniversary and Jimmy says he wants to be on for ten more years to come, Jimmy laughing, "Another ten would be good, that seems like enough, I'm tired already." (Extra)

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Booker T. Jones, Living Colour and More To Tribute Prince
(Radio.com) The music of Prince will be celebrated during a tribute concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 7th.

The show will feature numerous performers with the initial lineup including Stax innovator Booker T. Jones (of Booker T. & the M.G.'s), funk-rockers Living Colour, gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama, rapper Talib Kweli, indie rockers DeVotchka, jazz singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux, folk-rockers The Waterboys, and hip-hop mainstay The Roots as house band. More artists are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, with more than 20 to honor the Purple One.

The concert for the artist currently known as Prince is the ninth in an ongoing series headed by New York entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Dorf. more on this story

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Boyz II Men Launching Las Vegas Residency
(Radio.com) Boyz II Men are bringing their smooth harmonies and slow jams to the Las Vegas strip for a headlining show residency at the Terry Fator Theatre in The Mirage.

The group made the announcement Thursday that they will headline weekend shows starting on March 1st and running through the end of 2013.

Fans can expect to hear the group's monumental hits of the '90s including "End Of The Road" and "One Sweet Day," as well as newer material off their latest album, Twenty. more on this story

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Says It's Great To Be Back Acting
(Extra ) Arnold Schwarzenegger is starring in his first leading role in "The Last Stand" since leaving the Governor's office. Arnold sat down with "Extra's" Maria Menounos to talk about his return to the big screen as a small town sheriff trying to prevent a cartel leader from escaping across the border.

Arnold telling Maria, "For me it's great to be back." Maria asking, "Do you feel like you'll ever be too old to do stunts?" Arnold, "When I crash through a door, I'm getting up a little slower, and my bones ache, and my knees ache."

Maria had a special message from Arnold's former nemesis, Sly Stallone, who joked, "Why don't you quit... seriously I have enough competition... I don't need to see you back so soon... oh my god it's like it doesn't go away... put a stake in its heart... it just lives... you're too good... he's just too good. "

Arnold telling Maria he and Sly actually get along nowadays, "In the 80's we were fierce competitors... we hated each other... even though we admired each other, but we wanted each other to go away, but now we get along really well. We got to an age where we said what is that all about... why are we competing... why can't we be supportive of each other."


"The Last Standing" hits theaters January 18th. (Extra)

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Rihanna Wants Fans To Find Their Path To Barbados
(Radio.com) Who better to convince travelers to visit Barbados than Rihanna herself? The Barbadian beauty is the latest celebrity to join the Barbados 2013 campaign video.

Shown frolicking in the waves wearing a Barbados t-shirt, the question "Tourist or Traveler?" is displayed urging visitors to "find your path."

As palm trees engulf the island a long haired Rihanna is spotted on a bike and riding a horse bareback throughout the countryside while her single "Diamonds" is played. Watch the video here.

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Jennifer Lopez Controversial Grammy Gown Still Hanging Around
(Radio.com) In 2000, Jennifer Lopez turned heads on the 42nd Annual GRAMMY Awards red carpet in a barely there Versace gown.

Thirteen years later, people are still talking about that plunging neckline. But JLo admits, she's never really known what to do with the teal palm tree patterned number.

In fact, the dress just spends its time hanging in her closet. Well, unless her housekeeper decides to take it out for a spin.

"The other day, my housekeeper put it on a mannequin in my spa, where I get my hair and makeup done," Jennifer told Harper's Bazaar. "She sent me a picture. She was like, 'You like this dress?' Um, yeah, but I don't know if I like it out in the house!" See a photo and read about how her fashion sense has changed.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Multi-Million Dollar House Hunting
(Hollyscoop) Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were spotted house hunting in Los Angeles last week for their expanding family.

A source told Hollyscoop that they were looking at homes in the $7M to $10M price range.

Kim's home is worth about $5 million, so obviously the rich couple is looking to upgrade.

This isn't the first time Kim and Kanye were spotted looking for houses. In September they were shopping around the NY suburb Westchester, and in October they were reportedly looking for places in Miami. more on this story

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Tony Lucca's Taylor Swift and Carly Rae Jepsen Guilty Pleasures
(Radio.com) Taylor Swift and Carly Rae Jepsen ruled the charts in 2012. Their catchy choruses were earworms for many of us, Tony Lucca being no exception.

"My God, I think when we look back at 2012 'Call Me Maybe' is going to be right at the top of the best and worst lists of 2012," he told Radio.com. "That was a pretty good guilty pleasure for a lot of people. As is Taylor Swift's 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.'"

While Tony admits to being slow on discovering Taylor Swift, he says everyone inside the business and fans alike raved about how great she is to him.

"The thing that's really incredible about her is how her stuff is so appropriate for her. When an artist comes along and they really embody their story and they're living it out loud in public and everyone's following them in all the tabloids and then they're writing about it to the letter in a way that's completely appropriate and of that same persona. And she's killing it!" Stream the interview here.

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A Silent Film and Gold Fields Team Up For Winter Tour
A Silent Film will be launching a North American coheadlining tour with Gold Fields next month.

The tour is set to kick off on February 4th in Washington DC and the announced dates run until March 2nd in Santa Ana, CA.

Prior to the coheadlining tour, A Silent Film will perform a series of concerts later this month and in early February in Florida, Georgia and North and South Carolina. more on this story

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The Bolts Plan Record Release Show and Release New Video
The Bolts have announced an album release date, a residency at Disneyland and have released a new music video.

The band has released a music video for their song, "The Truth," which comes from their forthcoming full length album. Watch the video here.

The album, Wait 'Til We're Young, will be released on February 12, 2013. The band will celebrate the release with a special headline show at the Roxy in Los Angeles on the 16th. more on this story

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