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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.

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Michael Jackson's Michael

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.

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Aretha Franklin at inauguration

At the “insistence” of her doctors, has canceled all of her upcoming appearances until May 2011.

A rep for the “Queen of Soul” made that announcement today without providing any other details about the singer’s health.

"Ms. Franklin is resting comfortably at home, but is very anxious to get back on the road to perform for her countless fans around the world," a statement read.

Just last week, the 68-year-old was released from a Detroit hospital where she had been receiving treatment for undisclosed reasons. It’s not known if Thursday’s news was in any way related to her stay.

"The award winning songstress sends her sincerest apologies to her loyal followers and colleagues for the canceled shows," her publicist added.

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Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato

The Jonas Brothers will have to go without a warm-up act during their international tour.

Singer Demi Lovato -- who had been performing with the boys -- abruptly exited the tour over the weekend to cope with "emotional and physical" issues.

Lovato, who has openly talked about being bullied in her past, reportedly made the decision to seek treatment following a fight with a female dancer.

Due to the timing of her departure, Demi will not be replaced on the last few dates of the tour. The Jonas Brothers are next scheduled to perform in Santiago, Chile on Thursday.

Read More | TMZ

What was rumored about two months ago is now official: the Backstreet Boys and the New Kids on the Block will be touring together.

The two groups will travel together as "NKOTBSB" next summer. Official dates for the U.S. tour have not yet been announced.

You can preview what's to come this November 21. That's when all nine boys men -- BSB's Kevin Richardson is not on the ticket -- will perform at the American Music Awards.

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Christina Aguilera-Christina Aguilera may have lost a husband, but she’ll have her money to keep her warm. TMZ reports Aguilera was paid $1 million for one hour’s worth of work over the weekend.

-I doubt she’ll be paid Aguilera-sized money, but Susan Boyle has booked a nice gig of her own. The Britain’s Got Talent star has been asked to perform before Prince Charles and wife Camilla at the Pride of Britain Awards next week.

-Kanye West will be celebrating Thanksgiving in the Big Apple. The rapper has just been added to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade schedule. Other performers lined up include Jessica Simpson and Gladys Knight.

-On Monday, rapper T.I. returned to his second home: prison. T.I. was ordered to serve another 11 months behind bars after violating his probation. (He was arrested in September for drug possession in California.)


Miley Cyrus and Gossip Girl’s Kevin Zegers star together in "The Big Bang," a new music video from Rock Mafia (viewable above). The story told by the video is a little hard to follow.

Cyrus called the shoot a “unique … life-changing experience.”

“This song is very special to me,” she added in a recent interview.

Read More | E! Online

Beastie Boys

A medical setback for Adam Yauch won’t keep the 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.

Click to continue reading Beastie Boys Announce Spring Release for New Album

Read More | The Hollywood Reporter

Gnomeo and Juliet

Audiences will get a chance to hear Lady Gaga and Elton John collaborate once again nearly a year after their joint Grammys performance.

In the upcoming animated film (pictured above), the two musicians can be heard on the tune “Hello, Hello.” As you could possibly guess from the name, the song will be played when the movie’s title characters (voiced by James McAvoy and Emily Blunt) first meet.

The Disney film – produced by John and partner David Furnish – will open on February 11.

Read More | Entertainment Weekly via Just Jared



Although is widely known for its inconsistency, there are a few things you can safely predict from the program. If Justin Timberlake is making an appearance, you can expect him to do some sort of musical performance with Andy Samberg. If is a guest, you can expect her to do the same.

On last night's SNL broadcast, the singer helped provide one of the few bright spots of the evening -- a reunion with "Shy Ronnie." After checking out the "Ronnie and Clyde" sketch above, you can rewatch their first digital short after the jump.

Click to continue reading VIDEO: Rihanna and Shy Ronnie Reunite on SNL

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