Kris Allen new music video: Live Like We’re Dying
Mariah Carey New Year’s Eve concert
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon arrived at the premiere of her new film titled "Precious." ((AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Unlike many celebrities, Mariah Carey won’t be ringing in the new year sipping on crystal or Belvedere vodka.
Instead, she will be performing a show for her fans. Carey will host a concert the night of New Year’s Eve at Madison Square Garden.
Carey made the announcement on her Web site. Tickets will go on sale Nov. 9 for members of her fan club and Nov. 14 for the general public.
Carey also recently completed filming a music video for her new song titled “H.A.T.U.” The song appears on her album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel.”
The Jackson family reality show
Members of the Jackson family are starring in a new reality show set to air next month on the A&E network.
The show, titled “The Jacksons: Family Dynasty,” will feature Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon and Tito Jackson.
Cameras will follow the brothers around while they prepare for a concert tour. It will also show the brothers are coping with Michael’s death, according to the Associated Press.
Six episodes will air beginning Dec. 13. No word on whether Janet or La Toya will make any appearances on the show.
Before anyone assumes the Jackson brothers are trying to profit from their brother’s deaths, keep in mind, the Jacksons agreed to participate in this reality show one month before Michael died.
A preview is posted in the clip below
Celebrity Birthdays (Nov. 7 and Nov. 8)
Celebrity Birthdays (Nov. 7)
Jon Peter Lewis – 30 (American Idol contestant)
Jason London – 37 (7th Heaven actor)
Jeremy London – 37 (7th Heaven actor)
Joni Mitchell – 66 (singer)
Billy Graham – 91 (televangelist)
Nov. 8
Jack Osbourne – 24 (reality star/Ozzy Osbourne’s son)
Tara Reid – 34 (actress)
Courtney Thorne-Smith – 42 (Melrose Place actress)
Leif Garrett – 48 (singer)
Alfre Woodard – 57 (actress)
Mary Hart – 59 (Entertainment Tonight hostess)(in photo above)
Bonnie Raitt – 60 (singer)
Morley Safer – 78 (CBS reporter)
Rihanna opens up about Chris Brown (part 2)
(AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Part two of Rihanna’s interview with Diane Sawyer aired Friday on “Good Morning America.”
The singer went into more details about the fight with her then-boyfriend Chris Brown.
During the interview, Rihanna said “There was no person when I looked at him. He had no soul in his eyes. Just blank.”
Rihanna said she (while she was being beaten) she wondered when it was going be over with.
“That’s all I kept thinking the whole time, ’When is it going to stop? When is it going to stop?’
Rihanna also said she still loves and cares about Chris, and she wants him to have a successful life and career.
Rihanna said the incident started when she questioned him about text message that he recieved from a woman.
Watch the video clip below to hear more of what Rihanna had to say. The third and final part of the interview will air tonight on ABC’s 20/20.
David Letterman scandal inspires “Law & Order” episode
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David Letterman’s sexual escapades with his female staffers were embarrassing for the late night show host when the incidents became public.
But the scandal gave writers of a television drama some new material.
According to “Access Hollywood,” Letterman’s situation inspired “Law & Order” writers to create an episode in which a married talk show host is blackmailed for having affairs.
The host was blackmailed as part of a $3 million extortion plot.
The difference is the talk show host is female, unlike Letterman. Can’t wait to see this episode.
Jay-Z announces additional tour dates
Jay-Z performed during a music festival in New Jersey (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Jay-Z announced new tour dates for the second leg of his North American tour. The second leg begins Feb. 22 in Houston and concludes March 26 in Los Angeles.
Young Jeezy will be the opening act. Tickets go on sale Nov. 13. The tour schedule for the second leg is posted below.
Feb. 22 Houston @ Toyota Center
Feb. 23 Dallas @ American Airlines Center
Feb. 25 New Orleans @ New Orleans Arena
Feb. 27 Atlanta @ Philips Arena
Feb. 28 Greensboro, North Carolina @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex
March 3 Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
March 7 Norfolk, Virginia @ Scope Arena
March 11 Boston @ TD Garden
March 16 Pittsburgh @ Mellon Arena
March 19 St. Louis @ Scottrade Center
March 20 Indianapolis @ Conseco Fieldhouse
March 22 Denver @ Pepsi Center
March 24 San Jose, California @ HP Pavilion
March 26 Los Angeles @ Staples Center
New movie releases (Nov. 6)
“The Box” starring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella and James Rebhorn
“A Christmas Carol” starring Jim Carrey, Robin Wright Penn, Gary Oldman and Colin Firth
“The Fourth Kind” starring Milla Jovovich, Will Patton, Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Corey Johnson
“The Men Who Stare at Goats” starring George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey
Celebrity Birthdays (Nov. 6)
Celebrity Birthdays (Nov. 6)
Lamar Odom – 30 (NBA player/Khloe Kardashian’s husband)
Taryn Manning – 31 (actress)
Thandie Newton – 37 (actress)
Rebecca Romijn - 37 (model/actress)(in photo above)
Ethan Hawke – 39 (actor)
Kelly Rutherford – 41 (actress)
Maria Shriver – 54 (former reporter/Arnold Schwarzenegger’s wife)
Glenn Frey – 61 (of The Eagles)
Sally Field – 63 (actress)
Photo gallery of the Latin Grammy’s
Highlights from the Latin Grammy’s
Alicia Keys and Alejandro Sans performed at the Latin Grammy's (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
The 10th annual Latin Grammy awards were held Thursday in Las Vegas. Highlights from the show are posted in the Associated Press story below.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Only a few minutes into the Latin Grammys awards show, Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 already led the competition with four gold gramophones Thursday night in Las Vegas.
The reggaeton group snapped up both best urban album for the politically charged “Los de Atras Vienen Conmigo” and best alternative song, for “No Hay Nadie Como Tu,” their lyrically complex collaboration with Mexico City rockers Cafe Tacvba.
The half brothers, Rene Perez, who is known as “Residente,” and Eduardo Cabra, or “Visitante,” posed for cameras on the carpet with their mother and Panamanian salsa legend Ruben Blades, who collaborated with them on “La Perla,” an ode to a seaside slum in San Juan.
"Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria Parker at the Latin Grammy's. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
While women in sequined gowns rubbed shoulders with Mexican regional groups in identical suits and cowboy hats on the carpet, Residente ran past the bleachers high-fiving the fans and signed autographs.
Most of the 49 awards in a variety of categories befitting the diverse musical traditions of the Americas, including best albums in Christian, grupero and Brazilian sertaneja music, were handed out during a pre-show ceremony.
“To all the people who make music in this moment of independent music, to hell with record labels! This is the moment for those of us who make real music,” Residente said after receiving the award for best alternative song.
Later, during the live telecast, the outspoken rapper dedicated the Latin Grammy for record of the year to government workers who lost their jobs in Puerto Rico.
The Latin Recording Academy honored Mexico’s prolific singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel with its person of the year award.
“For Mexico!” said the “Divo of Juarez,” as he kissed his statuette.
Mexican rock band Jaguares won for best rock album by a duo or group for “45″ and lead singer Saul Hernandez won best rock song for “Entre tus Jardines.”
Hernandez composed the song for his wife, he said, because “Men aren’t always right.”
Mercedes Sosa, who died in October, won in the folklore category for her album of duets, “Cantora 1.” Her longtime pianist and musical director, Popi Spatocco, accepted the award on her behalf.
Chucho and Bebo Valdes, father and son from Cuba, won best jazz album for “Juntos para Siempre.”
Performances from the MTV Europe Music Awards
Beyonce
Jay-Z
U2 and Jay-Z
Shakira
Leona Lewis
Green Day
Katy Perry
Tokio Hotel
Foo Fighters
Photo gallery of the MTV Europe Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Award winners and highlights
The MTV Europe Music Awards were held Wednesday in Berlin, Germany. Beyonce was the biggest winner as always. I find it interesting how most of the winners were American and not European.
The Associated Press story is posted below, along with a list of winners at the bottom.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
BERLIN (AP) — Berlin loves Beyonce.
The R&B superstar scooped up three wins Thursday at the 16th annual MTV Europe Music Awards, including trophies for best female, best song for “Halo” and best video for her No. 1 smash, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It.)”
When she won the best video award, she thanked Jay-Z — who just happens to be her husband — for “putting a ring on it.”
Jay-Z was also honored, winning MTV Europe’s best urban act — though he said he looked forward to the day when “all those awards come down” that it’s just music, plain and simple, adding “Danke schoen” (thank you in German) before leaving the stage.
Other winners included Green Day, the established trio whose punk-influenced tunes have garnered it a fan legion worldwide. The trio won the award for best rock act while U2, which earlier Thursday performed a six-song mini-set in front of the German capital’s iconic Brandenburg Gate, won best live act.
U2 frontman Bono paid tribute to Berlin, which marks the 20th anniversary of the collapse of the Berlin Wall on Monday, for its grit and determination. The band recorded its LP “Achtung Baby” in the city and drew inspiration from reunification to write its oft-played single “One.”
German pop quartet Tokio Hotel, which has toured steadfastly and built up a fan base outside of Germany won best group and played a set that saw its amps and equipment light up in organized pyrotechnics.
Lady Gaga took best new act though she was not in person, having had to stay in New York and Eminem took best male, beating out Kanye West, Mika, Robbie Williams and Jay-Z for award. Turkey’s maNga took home the best European act, giving Turkey the award for the second consecutive year — last year the country’s Emre Aydin scored a trophy.
Katy Perry, who hosted the show for the second consecutive year, lauded Berlin and Germany, citing its history of division by the wall and sported a bevy of toned-down yet sultry costumes that hearkened back to Berlin’s Weimar-era of hedonism and decadence.
The telecast also featured performances by Foo Fighters, Leona Lewis and Shakira.
Berlin is the only city to host the awards show twice — in 1994 and this year — a decision MTV said it made to mark the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s collapse.
LIST OF WINNERS
Best Song — Beyonce for “Halo”
Best Live Act — U2
Best Group — Tokio Hotel
Best New Act — Lady Gaga
Best Female — Beyonce
Best Male — Eminem
Best Urban — Jay-Z
Best Rock — Green Day
Best Alternative — Placebo
Best Video — Beyonce
Best Push Artist — Pixie Lott
Best World Stage Performance — Linkin Park
Best European Act — maNga (Turkey)
Golden Girls actress hospitalized
Rue McClanahn during an event in Santa Monica (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
According to “Entertainment Tonight,” the 75-year-old actress had was hospitalized after she had trouble breathing.
A spokesperson said the surgery was successful and McClanahan is recovering.
McClanahan, along with Betty White, are the remaining “Golden Girls.” Estelle Getty died in July 2008, and Bea Arthur died in April (2009).
McClanahan was born in Healdton, Oklahoma, and she grew up in Ardmore.
Oprah Winfrey cancels gospel singer from show
Oprah Winfrey at an event in Chicago (AP Photo by Charles Rex Arbogast)
Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is caving into pressure and will remove gospel singer BeBe Winans from an upcoming episode of her show.
Winans appeared on Oprah’s show last month, and he taped another appearance during Oprah’s karaoke challenge.
Winans was charged with a misdemeanor domestic assault earlier this year, accused of shoving his ex-wife to the ground.
His ex-wife Debra Winans publicly complained that Oprah shouldn’t have allowed BeBe to appear on her show because she took a hard stance against Chris Brown when he was charged with assaulting Rihanna.
Many bloggers (myself included) accused Oprah of having a double standard.
Apparently, Oprah agrees because her spokesman issued a statement saying BeBe will no longer appear on the karaoke challenge episode.
Janet Jackson to discuss Michael’s death in tv interview
Janet Jackson at the MTV Video Music Awards during a tribute performance to Michael Jackson (AP Photo by Jason DeCrow)
Janet Jackson has kept a low profile since the death of her brother Michael Jackson.
Now, she’s ready to talk in front of the cameras. Janet will appear on ABC for a one-hour interview with journalist Robin Roberts. The interview will air Nov. 18, the network announced.
Janet will promote her upcoming greatest hits album, and she will answer questions about Michael.
The two-disc greatest hits package will be in stores Nov. 17, and it will feature Janet’s biggest hits throughout her career and a few new songs.
Janet is also set to reprise her role as Patricia Agnew in the Tyler Perry Film “Why Did I Get Married Too.” The movie will be in theaters April 2.
Billboard top 25 songs
Billboard top 25 songs (week of Nov. 4)
1. Whatcha Say by Jason DeRulo
2. Fireflies by Owl City
3. Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z, Alicia Keys
4. Down by Jay Sean, Lil Wayne
5. Party in the U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus
6. Paparazzi by Lady Gaga
7. Run This Town by Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West
8. Three by Britney Spears
9. Bad Romance by Lady Gaga
10. Jump The Fall by Taylor Swift
11. Sweet Dreams by Beyonce
12. Meet Me Halfway by Black Eyed Peas
13. Replay by Iyaz
14. You Belong To Me by Taylor Swift
15. I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas
16. Forever by Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem
17. Tik Tok by Kesha
18. Sexy Chick by David Guetta, Akon
19. Untouchable by Taylor Swift
20. Use Somebody by Kings of Leon
21. Already Gone by Kelly Clarkson
22. The Other Side of the Door by Taylor Swift
23. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum
24. I Can Transform Ya by Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz
25. One Time by Justin Bieber
Rihanna opens up about Chris Brown (part one)
A portion of Rihanna’s interview with Diane Sawyer aired on “Good Morning America” on Thursday.
Rihanna discussed the incident that occurred with her then-boyfriend Chris Brown.
Rihanna said “I fell in love with that person. That’s embarrassing. That’s embarrassing that that’s the type of person that I fell in love with. So far in love. So unconditional, that I went back.”
“I’m a human being, and people put me on a very unrealistic pedestal. All these expectations. I’m not perfect.”
Rihanna also insinuated she went back to Brown eight or nine times before she left for good.
Watch the video clip below to hear what else Rihanna had to say about the incident. Part two of the interview will air Friday.
Celebrity Birthdays (Nov. 5)
Celebrity Birthdays (Nov. 5)
Kevin Jonas – 22 (Jonas Brothers singer)
Jerry Stackhouse – 35 (NBA player)(in photo above)
Judy Reyes – 42 (Scrubs actress)
Tatum O’Neal – 46 (actress)
Bryan Adams – 50 (singer)
Kris Jenner – 54 (reality star/Kim Kardashian’s mother)
Art Garfunkel – 68 (singer)
Beanie Sigel verbally attacks Jay-Z again
Beanie Sigel in downtown Philadelphia (AP Photo by Mark Stehle)
Rapper Beanie Sigel is still verbally attacking his former friend and former boss Jay-Z.
Sigel appeared on the Power 99 radio station in Philadelphia (along with 50 Cent) and trashed Jay-Z.
Sigel said Jay-Z “is a crumb. I’m gonna put my foot on his neck until he responds. Please make a record. A week’s been out, dog. I’m not taking nothing from Jay as an artist. He ain’t no walk in the park as an artist. All I’m saying is I don’t gotta jog to keep up to him.”
Sigel also recently recorded a song where he slams Jay-Z. Click here to read excerpts from the lyrics.
Despite Sigel’s efforts to bad-mouth him, Jay-Z still won’t hit back. He chooses to ignore him.
That’s a smart move on Jay-Z’ s part. Jay-Z is the biggest name in hip hop music today, and Beanie Sigel is basically a nobody.
If Jay-Z starts attacking him, the media will hype it up, and Sigel will get free publicity and become a household name.
Beanie should become successful based on his own merits, instead of trying to achieve fame by feuding with Jay-Z.
Diana Ross is ignoring Tyler Perry
Diana Ross performed at Madison Square Garden. (AP Photo by Jason DeCrow)
Tyler Perry attended a movie premiere in New York (AP Photo by Peter Kramer)
Film director Tyler Perry would like to bring his film “A Jazz Man’s Blues” to the big screen, but there’s one big-haired diva who is holding up the film. It’s the legendary Diana Ross.
Perry said he’s been trying to persuade Ross to take the starring role in the film, but she won’t give him the time of day.
In an interview with BV Buzz, Perry said “Diana Ross is still ignoring me. I’ve sent flowers. That’s why I haven’t done Jazz Man yet because I’m waiting for her to say yes. Once she says yes, I’ll do that film. Yes, Tyler Perry is stalking Diana Ross. I want her in the film. I’ve been sending flowers. I’ve been sending people by her. I’ve been sending e-mails to people who know her. I’ve talked to the man who walks her dog. I’ve been trying to locate where she’s at. Is she in this part of the country? Is she doing a concert somewhere? Can I get backstage? Tyler Perry is stalking Diana Ross.”
Ross, a former member of The Supremes, has proven herself as an actress. In 1973, she won a Golden Globe award for portraying Billie Holiday in the film “Lady Sings The Blues.” She was also nominated for an Oscar for that role.
Her last acting role was in 1999 with the television movie titled “Double Platinum.” She hasn’t acted during the past decade, and maybe that’s why she keeps ignoring Tyler Perry’s request.
If she doesn’t want to star in his movie, she should at least tell him no, instead of ignoring him.
Billboard Top 10 Albums
A Michael Jackson impersonator poses in front of "This Is It" movie posters in South Korea (AP Photo by Ahn Young-joon)
Billboard Top 10 Albums (week of Nov. 4)
1. This Is It by Michael Jackson – 373,000 copies
2. Full Circle by Creed – 110,000 copies
3. Fearless by Taylor Swift – 109,000 copies
4. Soulbook by Rod Stewart – 84,000 copies
5. Night Castle by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
6. If On A Winter’s Night by Sting – 80,000 copies
7. Crazy Love by Michael Buble – 71,000 copies
8. New Moon Soundtrack by Various Artists – 69,000 copies
9. Southern Voice by Tim McGraw – 59,000 copies
10. The Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z – 41,000 copies
Beyonce’s new DVD, duet with Lady Gaga, TV special
Beyonce is probably the hardest working woman in the music industry.
During the past year-and-a-half, she’s promoted her latest CD, filmed seven music videos, embarked on a world tour, starred in a movie and made countless television appearances around the world.
You would think she needed a vacation right? Not so. She still has a host of projects on her plate before the year ends.
Beyonce is releasing a DVD on Nov. 23 titled “I Am…Yours” An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas.” Also, on Nov. 23, the “I Am…Sasha Fierce: Deluxe Edition” will be in stores.
The deluxe edition features two new songs including “Video Phone,” which is a duet with Lady Gaga. The video will be released Thursday (Nov. 5).
She also has a Thanksgiving special that will air Nov. 26 on ABC.
Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to host Oscars
(AP Photo by Peter Kramer and Andy Kropa)
Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will host the 82nd Academy Awards next year.
This will be Martin’s third time to host the show, and Baldwin’s first time. I’m not surprised that Martin was selected. Although I’m not fond of his brand of comedy, at least some people think he’s funny.
I find it odd that Baldwin was chosen though. I had no idea anyone thought he was funny.
The show will air March 7 on the ABC network.
