Track listing for Usher’s Raymond v. Raymond
Track listing for Usher’s new “Raymond v. Raymond” album
- Monstar
- Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)
- There Goes My Baby
- Lil Freak featuring Nicki Minaj
- She Don’t Know featuring Ludacris
- OMG featuring Will.I.Am
- Mars vs. Venus
- Pro Lover
- Foolin’ Around
- Papers
- So Many Girls
- Guilty featuring T.I.
- Okay
- Making Love (Into The Night)
Contest: Win Usher’s new CD Raymond v. Raymond
Usher’s new album titled “Raymond v. Raymond” is in stores today (March 30).
To enter for a chance to win a free copy of the CD, send an email to Thenley@opubco.com and leave your name and the city where you reside. In the subject line, type “Usher CD Contest.”
The deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. April 1 (Central time). One person’s name will be drawn April 2.
Chat with Justin Bieber today at 5 p.m. (March 30)
(AP photo)
Singer Justin Bieber will be participating in an online chat on the KJ 103 Web site. The chat will be today (March 30) at 5 p.m. (central time)
Click this KJ 103 link at 5 p.m. to participate in the chat and to ask Bieber a question.
Justin Bieber peforms at Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards
Justin Bieber peforms at Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards
Justin Bieber peforms at Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards
Reader comment: Sex will backfire on Lady Gaga
Beyonce on the set of Lady Gaga's "Telephone" music video. (Interscope Records)
“I love to have fun… trust me – I love sex – but fun and sex have backfired on me.. and they will on Lady GAGA someday too.”
–from a comment posted by a reader responding to the sexual content in Lady Gaga’s and Beyonce’s “Telephone” music video.
Donny Osmond critical of Lady Gaga, Beyonce video
Lady Gaga during a scene in her music video for "Telephone."
(AP photo)
Donny Osmond is the latest celebrity who has been critical of Lady Gaga’s and Beyonce’s music video for “Telephone.”
On his radio show, Osmond said
“I’m all for freedom of speech and against any form of censorship, but all I know is that I’m a parent and I’m upset about this. I wouldn’t want my child to watch this video. Would you? What do you think? Should these two extremely gifted female role models for millions of young girls, maybe, have given a little more thought to the effect it might have on their core audience?”
The music video shows Lady Gaga wearing scantily clad clothes, and she kisses a woman while she’s locked up in jail. It also shows Lady Gaga and Beyonce killing customers at a diner by putting poison in their food.
If Osmond doesn’t want his children to watch the video, then don’t let them watch it. Just like if people don’t want their children to watch the violence in horror movies or soft-core porn on Cinemax, then don’t let them watch it. It’s as simple as that. No need to raise a big fuss over it.
Earlier this week, R&B singer India Arie also criticized the video. Click the link to see Arie’s comments.
Do you think the music video is inappropriate? Answer the poll question below.
Usher’s new music video: Lil Freak
Usher’s new music video: Lil Freak featuring Nicki Minaj
Billboard Hot 100 (top 25 songs)
Rihanna (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
Billboard Hot 100 (Top 25 Songs) (week of March 24)
- Rude Boy by Rihanna
- Nothin’ On You by B.o.B and Bruno Mars
- Telephone by Lady Gaga and Beyonce
- Need You Now by Lady Antebellum
- Break Your Heart by Taio Cruz and Ludacris
- Imma Be by The Black Eyed Peas
- Hey, Soul Sister by Train
- BedRock by Young Money and Lloyd
- Tik Tok by Ke$ha
- Baby by Justin Bieber and Ludacris
- Carry Out by Timbaland and Justin Timberlake
- In My Head by Jason Derulo
- Say Aah by Trey Songz and Fabolous
- Bad Romanc by Lady Gaga
- Blah Blah Blah by Ke$ha and 3OH!3
- How Low by Ludacris
- Over by Drake
- Breakeven by The Script
- According to you by Orianthi
- All The Right Moves by OneRepublic
- Whataya Want From Me by Adam Lambert
- Live Like We’re Dying by Kris Allen
- Sexy Chick by David Guetta and Akon
- My Chick Bad by Ludacris and Nicki Minaj
- Say Something by Timbaland and Drake
Justin Bieber manager arrested
Teen singer Justin Bieber’s manager was arrested during an odd incident that involved Twitter and chaotic fans.
Bieber’s manager Scott Braun was taken into custody March 24 in New York and charge with reckless endangerment and criminal nuisance.
During a mall appearance in November, police told Braun to send a Twitter message telling fans the event is canceled due to a fan frenzy, according to Billboard magazine.
Police say Braun didn’t immediately listen, and it took him an hour-and-a-half to send the messages, which contributed to the chaos.
I’ve heard of many types of arrests in my lifetime, but I’ve never heard of anyone being charged for not sending a Twitter message. This is definitely a first for me.
Billboard top albums
Members of the country music trio Lady Antebellum (from left) Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Billboard Top 10 Albums (week of March 24)
1. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum – 93,000 copies
2. Here I Am by Marvin Sapp – 76,000 copies
3. Battle of the Sexes by Ludacris – 61,000 copies
4. The Edge by Various Artists – 53,000 copies
5. The Fame by Lady Gaga – 48,000 copies
6. Soldier of Love by Sade – 40,000 copies
7. Valleys of Neptune by Jimi Hendrix – 39,000 copies
8. The E.N.D by Black Eyed Peas – less than 39,000 copies
9. Plastic Beach by Gorillaz – 38,000 copies
10. My World by Justin Bieber – 34,000 copies
India Arie critical of Lady Gaga, Beyonce video
(AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)
Millions of fans around the world loved the new Lady Gaga and Beyonce music video titled “Telephone.” But R&B singer India Arie is no fan of the video.
Arie posted a series of tweets on her Twitter page, and she was critical of the music video because it had questionable content. Her tweets are posted below.
For someone who doesn’t like the video, she sure did spend a lot of time talking about the video.
“Don’t be offended this is all MY opinion… Am I the only one who thinks the “Telephone” video is going a bit too far?
“I’m not referring to the abstract nature of the video … I’m talking about the IMAGERY – the unspoken back story, the language the message.”
“I agree gaga is being her image .. I dig her creative mind But still … There’s a such thing as socially irresponsible… I’m just sayin.”
“Its not long before somebody does a straight NAKED video. Not like Alanis morrisette “thank you india” like NAKED dancing around. LOL hahaha”
“Let’s be CLEAR! I know it gaga M.O. – I don’t live under a rock. And I get that a lot of work put into it. I’m talking social responsibility.”
“There’s an artist ever 10 years who pushes the envelope … but its bout to fall off the Table. When is it too far?”
“I respect the creative mind but disagree with the “choices” as a dish meant to be served for mass consumption”
“Crazy to me that the Dark, underbelly, so shock at all cost thing is a TREND like asymetrical hair and big shoulder jackets .Slippery slope!”
Janet Jackson’s new song from “Why Did I Get Married Too” soundtrack
Singer/actress Janet Jackson has been making television appearances to promote her upcoming film “Why Did I Get Married Too.” She also released a new song titled “Nothing” for the film’s soundtrack.
The song is a ballad, but it’s ultra radio-catchy So, you probably won’t hear much of it on the radio. The song is posted in the clip below. Let me know what you think.
Meanwhile, “Why Did I Get Married Too” will be in theaters April 2. The movie also stars Tyler Perry, Jill Scott, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Cicely Tyson and Louis Gossett Jr.
Janet Jackson and Tyler Perry on “Today Show” to discuss “Why Did I Get Married Too”
Tyler Perry and Janet Jackson on the set of "Today Show" on NBC. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Janet Jackson and Tyler Perry were on NBC’s “Today Show” on Monday (March 22) to promote their film “Why Did I Get Married Too.”
The film will be in theaters April 2.
“Why Did I Get Married Too” is a sequel to the 2007 film “Why Did I Get Married.” The film earned $55.2 million at the box office.
The film stars Jackson, Perry, Jill Scott, Michael Jai White, Malik Yoba, Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, Cicely Tyson and Louis Gossett Jr.
The interview with Jackson and Perry “Today Show is posted in the video clip below.
Justin Bieber’s MTV special
On Sunday night, MTV will air a special titled “The Diary of Justin Bieber.”
Cameras follow the 16-year-old singer in France while he is promoting his album “My World 2.0″ which is in stores today (March 23).
A preview of the special is posted below.
Justin Bieber on The View, David Letterman, Saturday Night Live
Singer Justin Bieber is currently on tour, but he’s making time for a few television appearances.
Bieber will perform on “The View” and “The Late Show with David Letterman today (March 23). “The View” airs at 10 a.m. and David Letterman comes on at 10:35 (central time).
Meanwhile, he will be the musical guest on the April 10 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
Poll: Who is your favorite teen singer?
Justin Bieber’s new album My World 2.0
Pop singer Justin Bieber’s new album “My World 2.0″ is in stores today (March 23).
The album’s first single is titled “Baby” featuring rapper Ludacris. The track listing for the album is posted below.
“My World 2.0″ is Bieber’s second album. His first album “My World” was released last year. The “My World 2.0″ track listing is posted below.
- Baby
- Somebody to Love
- Stuck in the Moment
- U Smile
- Runaway Love
- Never Let You Go
- Overboard
- Eenie Meenie
- Up
- That Should Be Me
Jay-Z and Beyonce perform at Alicia Keys concert
Fans who attended Alicia Keys’ concert March 18 were treated to a surprise. Jay-Z and Beyonce performed during the concert.
Keys started singing “Put It In A Love Song.” Then, Beyonce unexpectedly emerged on stage to join her in the performance at Madison Square Garden, which caused fans to scream.
The concert was part of Key’s multi-city tour. The duet appears on Keys’ album “The Element of Freedom.”
Later on in the show, Beyonce’s husband Jay-Z also made an unexpected appearance on stage with Keys. He performed “Empire State of Mind,” which is his popular duet with Keys.
A short video clip of Keys and Beyonce performing during the concert is posted below.
Top 25 songs from Billboard Hot 100 chart
Rihanna (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri)
Top 25 Songs from Billboard Hot 100 (week of March 17)
- Rude Boy by Rihanna
- Need You Now by Lady Antebellum
- Break Your Heart by Taio Cruz and Ludacris
- Imma Be by Black Eyed Peas
- Nothin’ On You by B.o.B and Bruno Mars
- Hey, Soul Sister by Train
- BedRock by Young Money and Lloyd
- Tik Tok by Ke$ha
- Telephone by Lady Gaga and Beyonce
- In My Head by Jason Derulo
- Carry Out by Timbaland and Justin Timberlake
- Baby by Justin Bieber and Ludacris
- Say Aah by Trey Songz and Fabolous
- How Low by Ludacris
- Bad Romance by Lady Gaga
- Blah Blah Blah by Ke$ha and 3OH!3
- Breakeven by The Script
- According To You by Orianthi
- Live Like We’re Dying by Kris Allen
- Sexy Chick by David Guetta and Akon
- All The Right Moves by OneRepublic
- Whataya Want From Me by Adam Lambert
- Say Something by Timbaland and Drake
- Tie Me Down by New Boyz and Ray J
- Replay by Iyaz
Kenny Chesney new music video: Ain’t Back Yet
Billboard Top 10 Albums
Ludacris (AP photo)
Billboard Top 10 Albums (week of March 17)
1. Battle of the Sexes by Ludacris – 137,000 copies
2. Plastic Beach by Gorillaz – 112,000 copies
3. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum – 105,000 copies
4. Valleys of Neptune by Jimmy Hendrix – 95,000 copies
5. Gets Off on the Pain by Gary Allan – 65,000 copies
6. Soldier of Love by Sade – 52,000 copies
7. Broken Bells by Broken Bells – 49,000 copies
8. The Fame by Lady Gaga – 47,000 copies
9. The E.N.D. by Black Eyed Peas – 43,000 copies
10. Hillbilly Bone by Blake Shelton – 28,000 copies
Michael Jackson’s new record deal
Michael Jackson during a concert in 1988. (AP Photo/Cliff Schiappa)
Pop singer Michael Jackson is still making it rain with dollars bills even from beyond the grave.
Jackson’s estate scored the biggest recording deal in history, according to Billboard magazine.
The record deal is worth $200 to $250 million for 10 music projects during the next seven years. The projects include video compilations, unreleased songs, DVD’s and a re-release of Jackson’s “Off The Wall” album.
Since Jackson is no longer here, the money will go to his children, his mother and the executors of his estate.
Jackson was swimming in debt when he died, so some of the money probably will be used to pay some of his creditors who have filed claims against him.
Justin Bieber tour dates
Teen singer Justin Bieber is going on the road to headline his first North American tour.
The tour will begin June 23 in Hartford, Conn. It will conclude Sept. 4 in Allentown, Penn.
The singer also will perform in Tulsa at the BOK Center on July 6. Tickets to the Tulsa show are $41.50 to $51.50. They go on sale March 27.
Bieber, 16, has released two singles from his “My World” debut album. They are “One Time” and ”One Less Lonely Girl.”
His second album “My World 2.0″ will be in stores March 23. The first three singles from the album are “U Smile” “Never Let You Go” and ”Baby” featuring Ludacris.
If you ever log onto your Twitter account, you’ve probably noticed Bieber’s name is frequently a trending topic on the social networking site.
Beiber is the protege of R&B singer Usher. Some people are touting him as the next Justin Timberlake, but it’s too early to tell whether he will attain longevity like Timberlake.
Bieber’s concert tour schedule is posted below. A 2008 video clip of Bieber singing “U Got It Bad” to Usher is posted at the bottom.
June
- 23rd Hartford, CT XL Center
- 24th Trenton, NJ Sun National Bank Center
- 26th Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena
- 27th Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Summerfest
- 29th Minneapolis, MN Target Center
- 30th Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
July
- 2nd Moline, IL i wireless Center
- 3rd Omaha, NE Qwest Center
- 5th Grand Prairie, TX NOKIA Theater at Grand Prairie
- 6th Tulsa, OK BOK Center
- 8th Broomfield, CO 1STBANK Center
- 10th W. Valley City, UT The E Center
- 13th Everett, WA Comcast Arena at Everett
- 14th Portland, OR Rose Garden
- 17th Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
- 18th Reno, NV Reno Events Center
- 20th Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre LA Live
- 21st Paso Robles, CA California Mid-State Fair
- 24th Las Vegas, NV The Theatre for Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
- 25th Glendale, AZ jobing.com Arena
- 28th Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
- 29th N. Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena
- 31st Memphis, TN FedExForum
August
- 1st Lafayette, LA Cajundome
- 4th Orlando, FL Amway Arena
- 5th Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center
- 8th Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena
- 9th Duluth, GA Arena at Gwinnett Center
- 11th Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
- 12th Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse
- 14th Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center
- 15th Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
- 21st Toronto, Ont. Air Canada Centre
- 22nd London, Ont. John Labatt Centre
- 24th Ottawa, Ont. Scotiabank Place
- 25th Albany, NY Times Union Center
- 27th Providence, RI Dunkin’ Donuts Center
- 28th Newark, NJ Prudential Center
- 29th Syracuse, NY New York State Fair
- 31th New York, NY Madison Square Garden
September
- 1st Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
- 3rd Essex Junction, VT Coca-Cola Grandstand at Champlaign Valley Exposition
- 4th Allentown, PA The Great Allentown Fair
Justin Bieber interview with Katie Couric
Justin Bieber interview with Katie Couric
Details on American Idol’s Anoop Desai new album
(American Idol/Fox)
Season eight “American Idol” contestant Anoop Desai’s new song titled “My Name” will be released March 23.
The song will appear on his upcoming album “All Is Fair” which will be released May 4. The album will have an Indian, R&B and pop flavor, according to a press release from his publicist.
Desai placed sixth on ”American Idol” in 2009.
During the show he sang songs from a variety of genres and musicians, including Boyz II Men, Stevie Wonder, Bobby Brown, Jimmy Ruffin, Michael Jackson, usher, Willie Nelson, Cyndi Lauper, Bryan Adams and Donna Summer.
In 2009, he was nominated at the Teen Choice Awards for best summer tour, along with the other “American Idol” top 10 contestants from season eight.
Nicknamed “Noop Dogg” on the show, Desai was one of my favorites to win the title. But he fell short because “American Idol” viewers/voters weren’t smart enough to keep him on the show by voting.
Desai was raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, by his Indian father and South African mother, according to a press release from his publicist.
Desai is not currently tied to a record company. His album will be released independently. Fans can keep up with Anoop on his Web site at www.anoopdesai.com
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