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New Britney Spears Music Coming Next Month
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Pop,
We are now just two days away from welcoming a new year ... and only eight days away from hearing a new Britney Spears track.
The singer, who has been in the studio for a few months now, will debut a single produced by Max Martin and Dr. Luke on January 7.
Sharon Dastur, program director for New York's Z100, called the hook for "Hold It Against Me" just "amazing."
"And the beat that they give her is really unique compared to other artists — this infectious bass beat beneath the song," Dastur added.
Sounds like a great way to start 2011 to me!
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Is Justin Bieber a Little Bit Country?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Upcoming Releases, Country, Pop,
Will there be a day when Justin Bieber records a country album? Never say never.
During an interview with a radio station, Rascal Flatts' Gary LeVox announced that they had been approached by the pop singer.
"[Justin] asked us to do a duet with him on his next record," Gary revealed. "it's actually a really good song!"
The 16-year-old also confirmed his collaboration with the trio through his Twitter account. "I love @RascalFlatts and Im honored that they are making music with me," he wrote.
It's not known when that joint single will be released.
(FYI - You can also follow Albumista on Twitter.)
Read More | CNN
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Snoop Dogg to Perform at Royal Bachelor Party
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Gossip, Upcoming Releases, Hip-Hop & Rap,
Snoop Dogg has recorded a special song for groom-to-be Prince William, which he intends to perform at the upcoming bachelor party.
The song is titled “Wet,” and Snoop’s PR people say it’s the “perfect anthem for Prince William, or any playa to get the club smokin'.”
Prince William will marry longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton on April 29.
Read More | Huffington Post
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Tupac Shakur Book and Movies Coming Soon
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Hip-Hop & Rap,
Tupac Shakur continues to remain a strong, mysterious musical force, and fans continue to feel the void he left behind ... but perhaps, some of their unanswered questions can still be addressed.
Journalist Kevin Powell has recently inked a deal to bring Tupac Shakur: The Authorized Biography to book stores, giving fans an inside look at the events that shaped, and ended, the rapper’s life.
His mother, Afeni Shakur, said the book is being written with her “full blessings.”
Tupac’s death will also be the center of a big-screen biopic from director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), which will focus on the events of his last day of life.
A documentary featuring the rapper’s time in jail, titled Uncut: The Lost Prison Tapes is scheduled for release January 26.
Read More | Perez Hilton
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VIDEO: Diddy Debuts Coming Home Video
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music Videos, Upcoming Releases, Hip-Hop & Rap, R&B / Soul,
Sean Combs has released the “Coming Home” video from Diddy-Dirty Money, viewable above.
Diddy-Dirty Money is the name used by Combs, Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper. The song is featured on his newest album, Last Train to Paris, which drops December 14.
Get a little taste of the album now, and decide if you want it added to your holiday shopping list.
Read More | E! Online
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Britney Spears Back in the Studio
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Pop,
Britney Spears fans -- your Christmas wish is already coming true. The singer has been busy in the studio working on her next album.
Manager Adam Leber teased her devotees through Spears' Twitter account earlier this week. "Brit is recording a big big BIG new song on Friday with #MaxMartin $ @TheDrLuke. I'm pretty sure its a smash!" he wrote.
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The Glee Christmas album won’t be in stores until November 16, but here’s a little taste of the holidays you can enjoy right now.
In an effort to promote the new album, Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album, a new holiday card featuring the main cast members in horrible sweaters has been released … and we can vouch for the fact that it makes a great desktop wallpaper. Every single expression is different, and you can practically tell a story with Jane Lynch’s Sue Sylvester sneer.
Glee’s holiday-themed episode will air on December 7 ... but we can’t promise you’ll get to see the sweaters.
Read More | E! Online
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Breaking Controversy: Jackson Family Refuting New Michael Songs
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Upcoming Releases, Pop,
TMZ is reporting that some members of the Jackson family are skeptical of the songs featured on the newest Michael Jackson album.
The gossip site says that the family thinks the singing doesn’t sound like Michael’s voice. Mom Katharine Jackson is scheduled to appear on Oprah Monday, but it’s not known whether or not she’ll address the album controversy.
Paparazzi recently caught up to LaToya Jackson to get her take on the situation. The singer/actress was very quiet and polite as she climbed into a taxi, telling the paps “I listened to it…It doesn’t sound like him.” LaToya was referring to the “Breaking News” single, recently released by Sony as a teaser for the upcoming album.
View TMZ’s video of LaToya’s comments, then listen to the song for yourself to decide what you think.
Read More | TMZ
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Release Date Announced for New Michael Jackson Album
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Pop,
Michael, a new album featuring completed recordings performed by Michael Jackson, is scheduled to hit store shelves on December 14. In the meantime, eager fans will be able to hear a preview of the album on the late pop star’s official website.
The first teaser is only a preview of things to come. Michael’s “Breaking News” will premiere worldwide on November 8 on the website. The song has never been heard before and is one of the last tracks Michael worked on before his death.
Read More | Perez Hilton
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Beastie Boys Announce Spring Release for New Album
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Hip-Hop & Rap,
A medical setback for Adam Yauch won’t keep the Beastie Boys from producing new music.
Next spring, the trio will release Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 -- a pseudo-replacement for Hot Sauce Committee Part 1.
Before Yauch’s cancer diagnosis last year, the rap group had planned on debuting Part 1 in Sept. 2009. Now, that album will be issued under an entirely new name.
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