Archive: January 2011 (21-30 of 97)

Jan 24 2011 11:46 AM ET

Avril Lavigne ditches her man to be a bad girl in 'What the Hell' video: Watch here

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Categories: Avril Lavigne, Music Videos, Things That Are Sexy

Avril-LavigneLast night,  Avril Lavigne premiered the video for “What the Hell” on ABC Family’s site. That channel is an odd choice, considering that the video opens with her in bed wearing only a bra and panties singing about kissing her boyfriend’s friends. But I guess that’s what their “VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED” warning is for. After tossing on a tee and cut-off shorts, Lavigne ditches her man because she “just needs to be a little crazy.”

Here “crazy” means stealing and eventually crashing a cab, interrupting a playground basketball game, and buying some new clothes. The clip, the first single from her upcoming album Goodbye Lullaby, is fun but pretty literal. Check it out after the jump to see if she gets back with her boyfriend when the crazy’s out of her system.

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Jan 24 2011 11:04 AM ET

Kanye West on Twitter: 'Watch the Throne' coming in March, plus another new album this summer

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Categories: Hip-Hop/Rap, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Release Date

kanye-westImage Credit: Ben Hider/Getty ImagesKanye West has big plans for 2011. This weekend, he took to Twitter to announce a timeframe for three upcoming projects.

“I’ll be back this SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!” West promised on Sunday, shortly before clarifying this Terminator-esque declaration. Watch the Throne, his collaborative album with Jay-Z, is apparently “COMING IN 2 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!” Before that happens, his music video for “All of the Lights” will arrive “IN 1 WEEK!!!!!!” Best of all, West touted “MY NEW ALBUM COMING THIS SUMMER.”

This is the first anyone has heard of a new solo album from West. As if Watch the Throne weren’t enough for fans to anticipate, now we have a whole other LP to look forward to. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 20 2011 06:41 PM ET

Pink's 'F–––in' Perfect' video takes a dark look at depression

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Categories: Pink, Things That Bum Us Out

Pink’s new video for her song “F—in’ Perfect” wades into some pretty dark waters: attempted suicide, gruesome self-mutilation, an implied eating disorder, and an overarching theme of soul-crushing social alienation. But…hey, it’s Tina Majorino! I can’t believe Mac from Veronica Mars (hell, Toni from Andre) is grown-up enough to play a mom. Anyway, warning: The video contains strong language and some disturbing, NSFW imagery: READ FULL STORY »

Jan 20 2011 04:31 PM ET

Jennifer Hudson reveals sophomore album plans

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Categories: Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer-HudsonImage Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.comJennifer Hudson is almost ready to release her sophomore album. The American Idol alum announced today via press release that I Remember Me, the follow-up to her self-titled 2008 debut, will arrive on March 22 via Arista Records.

Next Monday, Jan. 24, Hudson will release the first single from the album to radio. It’s called “Where You At,” and it was written and produced by R. Kelly. A short snippet of the song is available now on Hudson’s official site. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 20 2011 02:32 PM ET

Robert Downey Jr., Sting, and Sinead O'Connor join upcoming benefit album

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Categories: Charity, Music

Robert Downey, Jr., Sting, and Korn’s Jonathan Davis are among the artists lending their voices to The Prayer Cycle 2: Path to Zero, a seven-song album to benefit Global Zero, a movement dedicated to the elimination of nuclear weapons. Composer Jonathan Elias wrote, produced, and coordinated the album, which is a followup to his similarly-themed 1999 release, The Prayer Cycle.

The album also includes the voices of The American Boys Choir, Jon Anderson, Richard Bona, Jonathan Davis, Dadawa, Alex Ebert, Elias’ daughter Lilli Elias, Hakim, Salif Keita, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Angélique Kidjo, Yungchen Lhamo, Jim Morrison (whose estate licensed a recording of him reciting poetry), Sinead O’Connor, Joanne Shenandoah, Trudie Styler, and Serj Tankian. [Billboard]

Jan 20 2011 01:17 PM ET

Grammys announce more performers: Justin Bieber, Usher, Jaden Smith, Bruno Mars, B.o.B, and others

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Categories: Awards Shows, B.O.B., Bruno Mars, Country, Y'all!, Grammys, Hip-Hop/Rap, Janelle Monae, Justin Bieber, Lady Antebellum, Muse, R&B, Usher

Justin-Bieber-UsherImage Credit: Michael Caulfield/Getty ImagesThis morning a new batch of performers for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards were announced. Usher and his protege Justin Bieber are set the hit the stage alongside Will Smith’s son, Jaden. Though the young Smith is known more as an actor, he did collaborate with Bieber last year on “Never Say Never.” Maybe he’ll bust some more raps next month. Hip-hop upstart B.o.B, R&B crooner Bruno Mars, and energetic soul star Janelle Monáe will all make their debut appearances at the Grammys, performing together in what’s described as “a rare never-before-seen presentation.” No doubt, Mars and B.o.B will spend a bit of time performing their summer smash “Nothin’ On You,” but it’ll be interesting to see where Monae fits in to the set.

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Jan 20 2011 12:50 PM ET

Robyn opening for Katy Perry on summer tour

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Categories: Katy Perry, Marina and the Diamonds, Robyn, Things That Are European, Tours

robyn-katy-perryImage Credit: Rankin; Emma SummertonRobyn will open for Katy Perry on a North American tour this summer. A Perry rep confirms that (as first reported in Billboard) the Swedish pop singer will join the California gurl on select dates during her June-August run across the continent. Welsh artist Marina & the Diamonds will also open some dates; it remains unclear exactly which acts will appear at which shows. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 20 2011 12:10 PM ET

Lady Gaga debuts new remix: Listen here

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Categories: Divas!, Lady Gaga

lady-gagaImage Credit: Faustine/Dalle/startraksphoto.comLady Gaga fans got a hint of what her highly anticipated album Born This Way might sound like today, when the pop superstar debuted a remix of a new track at StyleList.com.

The song, whose title has yet to be revealed, begins with Gaga repeating foreign phrases over a thumping club beat. About halfway through comes a tantalizing snippet of a hook: “I’ll take you out tonight, say whatever you like.” Click through to the jump to watch a fashion video featuring the clip. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 20 2011 11:29 AM ET

Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 chart

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Categories: Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, Charts, Katy Perry

As expected, Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. This isn’t the first time she’s accomplished that feat: Her 2009 smash “3″ debuted on top as well. Mariah Carey, whose “Fantasy,” “One Sweet Day,” and “Honey” all debuted at the apex, is the only other artist who shares that distinction.

Check out the rest of the top 10 list after the jump.

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Jan 19 2011 03:43 PM ET

Prince rocks Madison Square Garden: The superstar serenades Leighton Meester and gets a dance assist from Jimmy Fallon

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Categories: About Last Night, Concert Reviews, Covers, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, On the Scene, Prince, R&B, Sharon Jones, Things That Are Awesome, Tours

I was a Prince concert virgin before last night and, now, I’m not really sure how I’ve lived the last 31 years without seeing the purple-lovin’ icon perform live. The tiny superstar, currently in the midst of his “Welcome 2 America” tour, was redonkulously good. He had the Madison Square Garden crowd on their feet for almost the entire show. I’m always so happy when small people are able to succeed—it gives me hope. Prince performed a whole slew of his greatest hits, including “Purple Rain” and “Rasberry Beret” (sadly my fave Prince jam, “Seven,” was not featured). He was accompanied by a slammin’ live band as well as three back-up singers who I named “NeNe Leakes,” “Stevie Knicks,” and “Grace Jones” due to their similarities to each of those lovely ladies. And then there where the Twins: Prince had twin female back-up dancers/singers who resembled Nicole Scherzinger and were clad in skin-tight ensembles, many of which included sequins. Needless to say, I was obsessed with them. Look for me to push for them to make a cameo on Glee. I’m gonna make these ladies happen!

Prince also had some celebrity assistance last night. Best of all was when he brought up Gossip Girl‘s Leighton Meester from the audience and serenaded her with “I Love You But I Don’t Trust You Anymore.” Then, Meester walked off with his sweat towel which was a tad gross but oddly sweet. Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, who opened for the singer, dueted on Prince’s hit, “A Love Bizarre,” with Jones taking the Sheila E. part. Towards the end of the show, Prince did a rollicking cover of “Dance (Disco Heat)” and brought up a slew of people from the audience to dance onstage, including Meester and talk show host Jimmy Fallon.

For those of you Music Mix-ers who are in New York, there’s one more show on Feb. 7th. You must go! Who knows what other Gossip Girl castmember Prince will pull up on stage?!? That alone is worth the price of admission!

More on EW.com:
Cee-Lo says official ‘F**K You’ duet with Gwyneth Paltrow is on the way
Cake’s sweet new album is No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart

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