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What music does First Lady Michelle Obama listen to?
Michelle Obama met with a group of children at the White House (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
It appears First Lady Michelle Obama is up to date when it comes to popular music.
The first lady spoke to a group of children today (April 23) at the White House, and the kids asked her several questions.
One child wanted to know which musicians are on her iPod? The first lady revealed some of her selections:
- Michael Jackson
- Stevie Wonder
- Rihanna
- Beyonce
- Usher
- Sting
New movie releases (April 23)
“The Losers” starring Idris Elba, Chris Evans, Zoe Saldana, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Columbus Short
“The Back-Up Plan” starring Jennifer Lopez, Alex O’Loughlin, Michaela Watkins, Anthony Anderson
“Oceans” documentary narrated by Pierce Brosnan
Idol Gives Back
The Idol Gives Back episode of “American Idol” aired Wednesday night on the Fox network (April 21).
During the show, several celebrities made appearances on “American Idol” to raise money for the humanitarian efforts around the world.
The celebrities included Carrie Underwood, Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Alicia, Elton John, Jennifer Garner, Victoria Beckham, President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Russell Brand and Queen Latifah, among others.
A photo gallery from the show is posted below. Click the Associated Press images to enlarge them.
50 Cent tour dates
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Hip hop star 50 Cent is hitting road this summer for concert tour.
Titled “Invitation Tour,” the 19-city tour will kick off May 28 in Cleveland, and it will run through June 25 in Atlantic City.
The tour schedule is posted below.
- May 28 - Cleveland, OH @ Wolstein Center
- May 29 – Detroit, MI @ Chene Park Riverfront Amphitheater
- May 30 – Chicago, IL @ UIC Pavilion
- June 1 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
- June 3 – San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theatre
- June 4 – Los Angeles @ Club Nokia at L.A. Live
- June 6 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl Concert Theater at The Palms
- June 7 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theater
- June 10 – Kansas City, KS @ Midland Theatre
- June 11 – Dallas, TX @ Music Hall at Fair Park
- June 12 – Houston, TX @ Arena Theater
- June 15 – Miami, FL @ The Fillmore
- June 17 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
- June 18 – Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
- June 19 – Raleigh, NC @ Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
- June 22 -New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom
- Jun e23 – Wallingford, CT @ Chevrolet Theater
- June 24 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
- June 25 – Atlantic City, NJ @ House of Blues
Carrie Underwood performs “Change” on Idol Gives Back
Carrie Underwood performs "Change" on Idol Gives Back (AP photo).
The Idol Gives Back episode of “American Idol” aired Wednesday night on the Fox network (April 21).
During the show, several celebrities made appearances on “American Idol” to raise money for the humanitarian efforts around the world.
One of the highlights of the show was when Carrie Underwood sang her song titled “Change.” The song is from her latest album “Play On.”
Also during the show, contestant Tim Urban was eliminated. A video clip of Underwood performing is posted below.
Billboard Top 25 Songs
Bruno Mars (Facebook)
Billboard top 25 songs (week of April 21)
- Nothin’ On You by B.o.B and Bruno Mars
- Rude Boy by Rihanna
- Hey, Soul Sister by Train
- Break Your Heart by Taio Cruz and Ludacris
- Need You Now by Lady Antebellum
- In My Head by Jason Derulo
- Telephone by Lady Gaga and Beyonce
- OMG by Usher and Will.I.Am
- Your Love is my Drug by Ke$ha
- Whataya Want From Me by Adam Lambert
- Imma Be by The Black Eyed Peas
- Airplanes by B.o.B and Hayley Williams
- My Chick Bad by Ludacris and Nicki Minaj
- Breakeven by The Script
- Say Aah by Trey Songz and Fabolous
- Baby by Justin Bieber and Ludacris
- Young Forever by Jay-Z and Mr. Hudson
- Tik Tok by Ke$ha
- Carry Out by Timbaland and Justin Timberlake
- Over by Drake
- BedRock by Young Money and Lloyd
- All The Right Moves by OneRepublic
- Not Myself Tonight by Christina Aguilera
- Bad Romance by Lady Gaga
- Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) by Usher and Plies
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
When I first heard there was a remake in the works for “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” I was happier than a termite in a furniture factory. Yes, that’s a lame analogy, but I think you get what I’m trying to say.
The new “A Nightmare on Elm Street” film will be in theaters April 30, and I will be the first person in line during opening night.
Jackie Earle Haley will portray Freddy Krueger instead of actor Robert Englund.
I know you’re rolling your eyes and wondering how many Freddy Krueger movies can they make?
I wondered that too. I figured the franchise would be over because it seems like they’ve already made 100 Krueger films.
Regardless, I’ve always been a sucker for horror movies. Whether they are corny, or whether they are genuinely scary, I will still watch them. I’m also anticipating the movie “Scream 4,” which will be in theaters next year.
I’ve seen all the knock offs of “Night of the Living Dead,” and I’m probably the only person on the planet who watched “Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood” and liked every second of it.
During the 1980s, my parents prohibited me from watching the original “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Friday the 13th” movies because they felt a 5-year-old kid shouldn’t be exposed to those graphic films.
But that didn’t stop me. I used to sneak and watch them anyway. Freddy only killed people in their dreams while they were sleep.
I was afraid Freddy was going to kill me while I was asleep, so I always slept with the lights on to keep me awake just to be on the safe side.
The preview for the new “Nightmare on Elm Street” is posted below.
Toni Braxton music video: Hands Tied
Toni Braxton music video: Hands Tied
NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suspended
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NFL Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger won’t face any sexual assault charges, but he will be suspended from the field for six games.
Roethlisberger will be suspended for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The missed games will cause the athlete to lose $3 million.
Earlier this month, a 20-year-old college student accused Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting her in a nightclub restroom.
The district attorney said there isn’t enough evidence to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt.
Billboard Top Albums
Justin Bieber (AP photo)
Billboard Top 10 Albums (week of April 21)
1. My World 2.0 – by Justin Bieber – 92,000 copies
2. Congratulations by MGMT – 66,000 copies
3. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum – 65,000 copies
4. Raymond vs. Raymond by Usher – 64,000 copies
5. Year of the Black Rainbow by Coheed and Cambria – 51,000 copies
6. NOW vol. 33 by Various Artists – 45,000 copies
7. The Fame by Lady Gaga – 32,000 copies
8. Animal by Ke$ha – 31,000 copies
9. Still Standing by Monica – 30,000 copies
10. My World by Justin Bieber – less than 30,000 copies
Erykah Badu tour dates
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Singer Erykah Badu announced the dates for upcoming tour. The tour will kick off May 22 in Baltimore, and it will conclude June 24 in Las Vegas.
The singer is promoting her latest CD titled “New Amerykah, Part Two: Return of the Ankh.” The tour dates are posted below.
- May 22: Baltimore, MD (Pier Six Pavilion)
- May 23: Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre
- May 22:Baltimore, MD (Pier Six Pavilion feat. Bilal)
- May 23: Boston, MA (Orpheum Theatre feat. Janelle Monae)
- May 25: New York, NY (Roseland Ballroom feat. ?uestlove)
- May 26: Philadelphia, PA (Tower Theater feat. Bilal)
- May 28: Washington, D.C. (Constitution Hall feat. N.E.R.D. and Janelle Monae)
- May 30: Detroit, MI (Chene Park feat. N.E.R.D. and Janelle Monae)
- June 2: Chicago, IL Chicago (Theater feat. N.E.R.D. and Janelle Monae)
- June 3: Chicago, IL Chicago (Theater feat. Janelle Monae)
- June 5: Memphis, TN (Orpheum Theatre feat. Janelle Monae)
- June 6: Nashville, TN (Ryman Auditorium feat. Janelle Monae)
- June 8: Kansas City, KS (Midland Theatre feat. Janelle Monae)
- June 9: St. Louis, MO (Fox Theatre feat. Janelle Monae)
- June 13: Houston, TX (Verizon Wireless Theater feat. Janelle Monae)
- June 14: Dallas, TX (Nokia Theatre)
- June 16: Denver, CO (The Fillmore Auditorium feat. Janelle Monae)
- June 18: Oakland, CA (Paramount Theatre feat. Janelle Monae)
- June 19: Saratoga, CA (The Mountain Winery)
- June 20: Los Angeles, CA (Greek Theater feat. Janelle Monae)
- June 22: San Diego, CA (TBA)
- June 23: Phoenix, AZ (TBA)
- June 24: Las Vegas, NV (The Pearl Concert Theater)
Lady Gaga will be on American Idol
Lady Gaga (AP photo)
Lady Gaga will appear on the May 5 episode of “American Idol.”
The pop singer made the announcement on her Twitter page. She said “See you on American Idol. May 5th, Little Monsters.”
This will be Gaga’s second appearance on the talent show. Last year, she performed her hit song “Poker Face” on the show.
Mo’Nique’s brother admits he molested her, appears on Oprah
Mo'Nique (AP photo)
Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique publicity stated she was molested by her brother when she was a child.
Her brother, Gerald Imes, stepped forward to admit he molested Mo’Nique. Imes appeared on the April 19 episode of the “The Oprah Winfrey” Show. Mo’Nique’s parents also were on the show.
Excerpts from the interview are posted below. Click here to read the full interview.
“I’m here today to first acknowledge what I’ve been in denial for for 37 years, and that is I did assault and inappropriately touch my sister in manners that were uncomfortable for her. And for that, I apologize and I’m humbly sorry that those actions had taken place.”
“Most of the time, the abuse that I did with my sister took place while she was asleep or the appearance that she was asleep.”
“I can only hope by coming forth today, since I couldn’t reach out to her, that … somewhere along the line with the apology and the truth of it finally coming out after 37 years, that hopefully somewhere, somehow … we can come back together as brother and sister and say: ‘You know what? This happened. I’m sorry that it happened. I’m sorry that it happened to you, and that I was the perpetrator, the one that did it to you. However, I understand your pain. I, too, was there. Now lets share this together and move on. Let’s help someone else.”
Click here to read the full interview.
Thankfully, Mo’Nique was able to overcome the sexual abuse, and she went on to become a successful television sitcom actress, stand-up comedian, talk show host and film actress.
Justin Bieber and Drake perform together at Juno Awards
Hip hop newcomer Drake performed with teen singer Justin Bieber on Sunday at the Juno Awards in Canada. Bieber performed his hit song titled “Baby” and Drake filled in for Ludacris on the rap verse.
The performance is posted in the video clip below.
Michael Buble, Drake win big at Juno Awards
Adult contemporary singer Michael Buble and hip hop newcomer Drake were the big winners Sunday night at the Juno Awards in Canada.
Buble won three awards in the categories for album of the year, single of the year and the fan choice award. Drake took home two trophies. He won new artist and rap recording of the year.
A photo gallery of Buble and Drake from the Juno Awards is posted below. Click the Associated Press images to enlarge them.
Top box office movies
"How To Train Your Dragon"
Top box office movies (weekend ending April 18)
1. How To Train Your Dragon – $20 million
2. Kick-Ass – $19.7 million
3. Date Night – $17.3 million
4. Death At A Funeral – $17 million
5. Clash of the Titans – $15.7 million
6. The Last Song – $5.8 million
7. Why Did I Get Married Too – $4.1 million
8. Hot Tub Time Machine – $3.54 million
9. Alice in Wonderland – $3.5 million
10. The Bounty Hunter – $3.2 million
Photos from the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM)
The 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) were held in Las Vegas on Sunday at the MGM Grand Hotel. A photo gallery of celebrities who appeared on stage are posted below. Click the Associated Press images to enlarge them.
Highlights from the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM)
Carrie Underwood accepts the Enternainer of the Year award at the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM). (AP photo by Matt Sayles)
The Academy of Country Music Awards aired Sunday night from the MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas. Highlights from the show are posted below in the Associated Press story. For a full recap of the show, go to BAM’s Blog at http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog.
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Carrie Underwood made history at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night, becoming the first woman to win entertainer of the year twice.
Underwood won the show’s top honor last year. This year, she beat out Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, the Zac Brown Band, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, George Strait and Keith Urban.
Top-selling trio Lady Antebellum were the dominant winners, grabbing five trophies, including song and single record of the year for crossover hit “Need You Now,” while also snapping Rascal Flatts’ seven-year run as best vocal group.
“We are having a blast tonight,” singer Charles Kelly told the crowd after win No. 4. “We love you all. We will never forget this night.”
Lady A came into the awards ceremony at the MGM Grand with a leading seven nominations and had won five of seven possible (they got two trophies for their single record of the year win because they also produced the record, and also got two trophies for their song of the year win because they composed “Need You Now”).
Best bud Miranda Lambert had three trophies on the night. She beat Lady A’s self-titled debut for album of the year with “Revolution.” It was the second time she won the honor; her “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” won album of the year in 2007. She also beat Lady A in the video category with “White Liar” in awards given out Saturday night.
Lambert didn’t get to say much when she won album of the year. She started to address the crowd, then stopped short to make sure producer Frank Liddell got a moment in the spotlight. But as soon as he started to issue thank yous, he was cut off and the camera panned away, eliciting boos from the crowd.
After a commercial break, she came back on stage to perform her latest single, “The House That Built Me,” and got another chance to speak when she won top female vocalist, beating out the likes of Swift and Underwood. The tearful Lambert was in disbelief at her win.
Lady A also had a connection to one of the night’s other winners, Luke Bryan, who nabbed top new artist. Lady A’s Kelley and Dave Haywood helped their good buddy write his hit, “Do I.”
Paisley, after a performance of his single “Water” where he fell backwards into a pool of water on stage, won top male vocalist of the year for the fourth consecutive time.
And Brooks & Dunn, who are retiring after a summer tour, won best vocal duo for the 10th time in their two-decade long career.
“We are currently in therapy with Brett Favre trying to figure out how to waffle on this,” Kix Brooks joked after the win.
The show, held at the MGM Grand, was heavy on performances. It kicked off with Carrie Underwood and Lambert, joined on stage later by Brad Paisley, Charlie Daniels and John Fogerty, who ripped through a rendition of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Travelin’ Band.”
“That’s how you start a television show, son!” shouted Daniels, who recently recovered from a stroke.
Swift began her performance of “Change” while soaring over the crowd on a platform. She ripped off her white dress and reveal a black outfit underneath, made her way through the crowd and joined the Tritones, a college co-ed a capella group on stage for a spirited chorus. She then fell backward into a crowd of fans.
The Zac Brown Band wasn’t able to make a show because of a USO tour in the Middle East. But the band sent video of a performance of “Chicken Fried” from overseas that included altered lyrics aimed at the military.
Keith hit an emotional note with a performance of “Cryin’ For Me (Wayman’s Song),” dedicated to his late friend, jazz artist and former basketball star Wayman Tisdale, who died last May.
The show also had it’s share of non-country celebrities, including LL Cool J, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and Las Vegas staple Cher, who goofed when she announced that Blake Shelton had already won a CMA Award – instead of an ACM – the previous evening.
Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) red carpet photos
The 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) were held in Las Vegas on Sunday at the MGM Grand Hotel. A photo gallery of celebrities on the red carpet is posted below. Click the Associated Press images to enlarge them.
Nick Jonas on Parade magazine
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Jonas Brothers singer Nick Jonas did an interview with Parade magazine. A press release sent from Christie Emden is posted below. Emden is the communications vice president for Parade.
FROM PARADE
New York — Nick Jonas, 17, may have gone solo, but it wasn’t to get away from his brothers, Kevin and Joe. “We make decisions together—even when we’re doing things individually,” Nick, the youngest Jonas Brother, says. “Going into my first solo album, it’s good to know that they were excited. There’s been a good vibe from the get-go.”
Nick likes to tease that his new band’s name, the Administration, is a warning to anyone in the Oval Office that the teen singer is aiming to sit behind that desk. In fact, he’s met President Obama and performed at the White House. Nick is such a serious guy that his family calls him “Mr. Prez.”
“It was a joke at first,” he says. “Then I thought, ‘Man, it actually would be cool to run for President one day. I’ve always been quite driven. I take after my father. He’s a driven person. He’s also a leader. He does a great job as a mentor to all of us.”
As for Nick’s love life? He’s been spotted with Disney teen queen Selena Gomez, but, he swears: “It’s a lot more boring than anyone wants to think…Look at my brother Kevin,” Nick says, dodging the question with a sly grin. “He just got married, so now we have a sister.”
(AP photo, Peter Kramer)
Nick’s family is known for adhering to Christian values, and he insists that talk about his “purity ring” (which proclaims his virginity) or his religious beliefs is off-limits. “We like to keep some things private,” he says. “We appreciate it when people respect that. Everyone has a right to his own business.”
Nick got into show business early. By 8, he was acting on Broadway. He and his brothers were home-schooled, and, no, he doesn’t think he missed a “normal childhood.”
The new solo album was Nick’s chance to express himself. He says that fans who want to find out every detail about him can learn the most from listening to the songs he writes, such as “Who I Am.”
“That song is about someone loving me for who I am,” he says. “It’s saying that it’s important for me to be comfortable with myself first. One of the biggest things I think people struggle with, even at my age, is self-confidence—feeling comfortable in their skin and wanting to find someone who loves them for that.”
Nick already has plenty of money and fame. What he’s looking for now, with his solo effort, is respect. “I hope my peers in music and my friends are liking it,” he says. “I hope they can see my growth in music. It’s a dream of mine to win a Grammy one day.” He laughs. “I’m not saying I’m Grammy-worthy, but it would be a dream come true.”
To read the entire story go to www.Parade.com.
Jesse James mistress apologizes to Sandra Bullock on camera
Jesse James’ mistress is showing some remorse after all.
Michelle “Bombshell” McGee issued an apology to Sandra Bullock on the Australian television show titled “Today Tonight.”
McGee also said she was misled to believe James and Bullock were separated. The video clip is posted below.
Crystal Bowersox tried to leave American Idol
Crystal Bowersox (AP photo)
Crystal Bowersox is considered the front runner on this season’s “American Idol.” But two weeks ago, Bowersox tried to leave the show because she missed her son back home, and it was an emotional drain.
Idol host Ryan Seacrest confirmed reports that Bowersox tried to leave the show, but Seacrest convinced her to stay.
Seacresttold the E! Network he found Bowersox in the parking lot, and he told her “The greatest thing I ever did was make enough money so I could buy my mom a house. You can buy your mom a house.”
Meanwhile, Bowersox confirmed the reports on the “American Idol” Facebook page. She said “We all have moments of doubt. As much as I miss my kid, the big picture is this: I’m doing this for him and my fans. I’m having the time of my life!”
Brian Dunkleman responds to Ryan Seacrest joke on American Idol
Ryan Seacrest (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Brian Dunkleman (AP photo Ray Mickshaw)
Remember way back in the day when there was were two hosts on “American Idol” during the first season in 2002? They were Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman.
Dunkleman left the show after the first season and Seacrest was the only host standing.
If you watched the April 13 episode of “American Idol,” you heard Seacrest make a joke about Dunkleman. But the joke wasn’t funny whatsoever. It was lame. Seacrest jokingly told the audience Dunkleman will host a portion of “Idol Gives Back.”
Instead of laughing, the audience members clapped. During an interview with TV.com, Dunkleman responded to Seacrest’s so called “joke.”
Excerpts from the interview are posted below.
TV.com:You’ve mentioned that you don’t watch American Idol, but when Ryan Seacrest mentioned your name, you got a pretty warm response from the audience.
Brian Dunkleman: Yeah, that was very cool. People really came to my defense, which is a satisfying thing.
TV.com:Do you think Seacrest intended it as a slight?
Brian Dunkleman:Yeah, I think so, sure—but it was a joke. Well, it was an attempt at a joke. But unfortunately for Ryan, instead of a laugh, he got applause. That’s never really been his strong suit. But it was a joke, and whether it was mean-spirited or not is irrelevant. A joke’s a joke; you can either take it or you can’t. And quite honestly, once you’ve had Jimmy Kimmel say in a monologue that you should be punched in the face, and at this point you’d probably be receptive to a knife in the gut, I think what Seacrest said was pretty tame.
TV.com:Ever since Simon Cowell announced that he’s not coming back this year, Seacrest has seemed a little rambunctious.
Brian Dunkleman:That’s why the timing doesn’t surprise me. Dancing with the Stars has replacedIdol as the number one show for, what, the last two weeks? I’m sure that’s sending Seacrest into a panic. It’s not surprising that he would act crazy to get attention, or throw my name out there—he’s done things like this before.
Click the TV.com link to read the entire interview.
Akon says Christina Aguilera is insecure about Lady Gaga’s success
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Hip hop star Akon is the latest celebrity to offer his opinion regarding the comparisons between Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera.
Many people have often compared the two singers to each other during the past year.
In an interview with Vibe magazine, Akon suggested Christina is insecure about Lady Gaga’s success.
“That’s not even any competition. You are actually giving Christina too much credit. She always had her cool little look and way about how she went about things. But soon as Gaga came out everything switched up. Christina stepped out of her own shell to become something different. And the crazy thing is Christina is really talented. She has unlimited range when it comes to singing. Her voice is out of here. I just think she just needs to believe in herself more. I think sometimes she gets insecure because of all of the success Gaga has had not realizing that she was already successful before Gaga came out.”
DISCLAIMER: It should be noted Gaga is signed to Akon’s record label, so his opinion might be a little bias.
When two singers are talented its common for the public and the record companies to make comparisons and create a competition.
For example: In the 1980s, it was Michael Jackson vs. Prince. In the 1990s, it was Whitney Houston vs. Mariah Carey, Notorious B.I.G. vs. Tupac Shakur and Brandy vs. Monica. In the 2000s, it was Backstreet Boys vs. N’Sync and Britney Spears vs. Christina Aguilera.
Now, I guess it’s Christina vs. Gaga. Lady Gaga has dominated the music charts during the past year or so. Christina’s album “Bionic” will be in stores June 8.
