Image Credit: Nick KnightAs if Lady Gaga’s sci-fi egg spectacle at Sunday’s Grammys wasn’t proof enough that the gal knows how to make a splashy entrance: Her new track “Born This Way” debuted in the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today, officially becoming the 1,000th chart-topping song in the chart’s 52-year history. READ FULL STORY »
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Feb 16
2011
04:08 PM ET
Gaga's 'Born This Way' is 1,000th single to top Billboard's Hot 100
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Feb 16
2011
02:52 PM ET
Kanye West abducts Katy Perry on singer's new single, 'E.T'
Image Credit: Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic.com; Glenn Harris/PR PhotosKanye West might be known for his artistic talent (and inflated sense of self). But today he is literally out of this world. And Katy Perry‘s wants him. This morning the remix to the pop songstress’ “E.T.” hit the internet. As soon as Kanye’s spaceship hovers into Katy’s life, she hopes to be the only one he abducts.
Kanye refuses at first, saying his is a life crazier than she can imagine. “Welcome to the danger zone,” he raps. “Step into the fantasy/ You are not invited to the the other side of sanit.y” Katy won’t take no for an answer, though: “[I] Wanna be your victim/ [I'm] Ready for abduction,” she coos on the hook. And of course, Kanye gives in (who wouldn’t?), promising they’ll hit “a bar out in Mars.” Then he’ll “disrobe” and “probe” her. Intense stuff, right?
Feb 16
2011
01:21 PM ET
Adele sings 'Natural Woman' beautifully on 'VH1 Unplugged' -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
If British chanteuse Adele had been included in Sunday’s Grammys-opening tribute to Aretha Franklin (and honestly, why wasn’t she?), it’s worth considering: What ‘Retha song should/would/could she have contributed?
Well, any and all of course — there’s little this lady can’t do. But based on her explosive, emotive rendition of “Natural Woman” in this exclusive clip from an upcoming episode of VH1′s Unplugged, we here at EW would vote resoundingly for Carole King’s woman-empowered classic that Aretha popularized in 1967. As you might imagine, the rebooted Unplugged atmosphere is just perfect for Adele’s fiery singer-songwriter sensibility. Plus, it showcases the fact that this gal can sing. She don’t need no backup. No synthesizers. And no dancers. It’s all about her.
VH1 Unplugged: Adele premieres online Thursday, March 3, at 7 p.m. at Unplugged.VH1.com and will air on VH1 Friday, March 4, at 11 p.m. The online premiere on March 3 will be accompanied by a live viewing party where fans can watch and chat with one another. Watch the beautiful clip of Adele singing “Natural Woman” here:
Feb 16
2011
12:24 PM ET
'Now That's What I Call Music' compilation leads Billboard 200 albums chart
Now That’s What I Call Music 37 compilation tops the Billboard 200 albums chart this week, selling 151,000 records. Sadly, it’s the first album in 2011 to sell more than 100,00 copies in a week.
Meanwhile, after Sunday’s stellar performance at the Grammys, Mumford & Sons’ Sigh No More comes in at No. 2 with 49,000. And riding high off a Grammy set and an outstanding movie debut weekend of his Never Say Never, Justin Bieber’s My World 2.0 sold 48,000 albums.
Check out the full top 10 after the jump.
Feb 16
2011
11:39 AM ET
Smokey Robinson, Sheryl Crow, Jamie Foxx, 'Glee' cast members to perform at White House Motown tribute for Black History Month
As reported often, President Obama loves of a variety of music. This being Black History Month, though, the White House will host a musical tribute to Motown Records on Feb. 24, USA Today reports. Motown icon and lead singer of the Miracles, Smokey Robinson will headline the event, scheduled to air nationally March 1 on PBS.
Sheryl Crow, Jamie Foxx, Natasha Bedingfield, John Legend, Nick Jonas, Seal, Gloriana and Jordin Sparks are also scheduled to perform, as are Glee‘s Amber Riley and Mark Salling. Will you be tuning in? Let us know.
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Feb 15
2011
11:57 PM ET
Jennifer Lopez's forthcoming album 'Love?': Producer RedOne spills on the sound
Image Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesAmerican Idol judge Jennifer Lopez’s long-gestating album Love? is currently slated for a March 29 release, and one single, the Pitbull-infused, “Lambada”-riffing “On the Floor” has already hit radio (although not the Billboard charts in the U.S….yet). So we’ve gotten a taste of what’s possibly to come, but what’s up with the rest of the forthcoming album? Lopez is reportedly using music that she recorded for the album back when it was in the works at Sony and songs that she’s newly recorded with producers Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, and RedOne. Which is interesting considering RedOne came down the red carpet at Sunday evening’s 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, where he spilled some details about what to expect when Love? drops next month. “I did about half of the album and I am one of the executive producers with LA Reid,” Red One told EW. “The first song, ‘On The Floor,’ is already blowing up and the rest is even better. Lots of dance songs.”
Feb 15
2011
10:44 PM ET
Justin Bieber, Arcade Fire winners at Brit Awards
Arcade Fire, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Cee Lo Green were among the acts honored on Tuesday night at the 2011 Brit Awards, held at London’s O2 Arena. Arcade Fire — surprise winners of Album of the Year (The Suburbs) at Sunday’s Grammys – took home two trophies, for International Album and International Group. Rihanna claimed the award for Best International Female Star, Cee Lo Green was named International Male Solo Artist, and Justin Bieber, who said he was “disappointed” that he didn’t win Best New Artist at the Grammys, triumphed in the International Breakthrough Act category. British acts Mumford & Sons, Tinie Tempah, Plan B, and Take That also took home awards.
Feb 15
2011
05:10 PM ET
Lil Kim's album cover depicts decapitation of Nicki Minaj-like figure
The feud between Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj just got ugly. Rather, it’s gotten bloody.
The new album cover for Kim’s Black Friday, which has been available for purchase via PayPal since yesterday, leaves little doubt that the pink-wigged head on the floor is an allusion to Kim’s nemesis Nicki Minaj — although no one has confirmed, a.k.a. we can’t prove anything. What we can prove is the following: Cartoon Lil Kim likes swords and leather, cartoon Lil Kim knows how to use swords, and magically, cartoon Lil Kim has the ability to strike a pose before the blood splatter has hit the floor. Fascinating.
Calls to Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj’s camps have not been returned.
While we wait, what do you think of the cover, Mixers? Too far?
Feb 15
2011
04:26 PM ET
Eminem, Arcade Fire, Lil Wayne, The Black Keys and more confirmed to rock Bonnaroo's 2011 festival
Nashville, Tennessee is the country capital as far as music’s concerned. But this June some of hip-hop’s elite, as well as talents from other genres, will bring their skills just south to a 700 acre farm in Manchester. The Bonnaroo festival, celebrating its tenth birthday, announced its lineup today. Though they didn’t reveal the entire slate, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Mumford & Sons, and Neil Young all are confirmed acts.
Feb 15
2011
04:07 PM ET
Vince Neil begins jail stay
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Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil checked into Las Vegas’ Clark County Detention Center Tuesday to serve 15 days in jail, People reports. Neil’s jail time stems from a June 2010 DUI arrest. The musician pleaded guilty to the drunk driving charge, and, under a plea deal, will spend 15 more days under house arrest.
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