MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 2009

’NSYNC SCORES TOP ALBUM OF THE DECADE

Billboard magazine have announced what they think was the top album of the decade and it belongs to ’NSYNC.   The group’s 2001 album No Strings Attached was released at the band’s height and set a record that still stands selling over 2.1-million copies of the album in its opening week.   The album went on to sell more than ten-million units.   Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” was named the most popular song of the decade, while Eminem is the top artist and Nickelback the top group.   The best-selling album of 2009 is Taylor Swift’s Fearless, while the Black Eyed Peas nab the top song of the year with “Boom Boom Pow.”

TAYLOR SWIFT AND KANYE WEST TOP ARTISTS OF 2009

According to Billboard magazine, Taylor Swift and Kanye West have been named the top artists of the 2009.   The two shared one of the most-talked about moments of 2009 when West hijacked Swift’s MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech. Swift’s second album, Fearless, has sold more than 4.5-million copies.  

GAGA’S FATHER THOUGHT SHE WAS MENTALLY UNSTABLE

Lady Gaga has certainly made her mark over the past year, not just with hit singles like “Paparazzi” and “Bad Romance,” but also with the level of performance art she brings to their live and television renditions, which include her “dying” at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards and performing with her piano on fire and encased in glass at the American Music Awards last month.   When she sat down with Barbara Walters on the 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009 special, which aired last week, she explained that it took a while for her father to get comfortable with her act. She told Walters, “It wasn’t really so easy for my dad, especially in the beginning.   We didn’t talk for months after the first time he saw me play, and my mother told me he was afraid I was, like, mentally unstable.” Gaga has since written a song about her dad and the two are back on speaking terms.   For more, head to MTV.com/News.  

DAUGHTRY DRESS UP FOR CHARITY

Daughtry have been staunch supporters of the ONE campaign, which fights against extreme disease and poverty in Africa.   On the band’s official Web site, you can see the rockers sporting a new shirt design from the organization, and you can get your hands on your own and help a good cause at the same time.   Learn more about ONE and buy a shirt too at DaughtryOfficial.com.

GAGA OPENS UP

The L-A Times got to interview Lady Gaga after the first American date of her Monster Ball tour, and the pop star was as candid as ever.   She told the paper in an extensive chat that she doesn’t see herself as an heir to any other musician, and that she thinks of herself as a feminist.   See what else Gaga has to say at LATimes.com. <ZS>

CAROLINA LIAR ARE HARD AT WORK

Carolina Liar have been hard at work on their new album, and frontman Chad Wolf has been keeping everyone updated with the band’s Twitter account.   The singer wrote that “the new songs are starting to work out well for the next record” and that he “can’t wait to play this stuff” for the fans.   Follow the band at Twitter.com/CarolinaLiar. <ZS>

MILEY DANCES TO GAGA

PerezHilton.com got their hands on some video of Miley Cyrus, and it’s of the Disney star rocking out and dancing to Lady Gaga’s hit song “Bad Romance.”   Just the other day, Miley wrote on her blog about how excited she was to meet the Gaga while performing for the Queen of England, so maybe this was just another tribute to her idol.   See the video now at PerezHilton.com.

http://perezhilton.com/2009-12-11-miley-is-obsessed-with-gaga

MORE AMY AND BLAKE GOSSIP

There have been many reports coming from England that Amy Winehouse is back together with her ex-husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, but now we’re hearing something different.   According to NME.com, the embattled singer’s goddaughter Dionne is saying that that the couple is not reuniting.   We’ll keep you posted. <ZS>

KELLY CLARKSON RULED THE LAST DECADE

Kelly Clarkson has been honored by many of the readers of Rolling Stone as being one of the top artists of the decade.   According to polls on RollingStone.com, the original American Idol was ranked the 21st top performer of the last ten years.   That’s not all — her song “Since U Been Gone” was the ninth ranked single and her albums Breakaway and All I Ever Wanted came in at 11 and eight, respectively.   See who managed to place ahead of Kelly at RollingStone.com.

CHRISTINA MILIAN SHOWS WEDDING PICTURES

When we last spoke with Christina Milian, the bride to be was looking forward to marrying The Dream. And from the looks of things, the songstress is thoroughly enjoying her new life with the hitmaker. Us Magazine posted exclusive photos of the couple’s wedding, which took place in Rome, Italy. She told the mag her husband designed her ring with Ivanka Trump and the ceremony itself “was intimate.” In addition, the duo is “reading baby books all the time” as they are expecting their first child together in February 2010.

MARIAH READIES TWO REMIX ALBUMS

We recently reported Mariah Carey was putting the finishing touches on her upcoming remix album, Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel. However, her official fan site reveals Mi Mi will release two separate remix albums; the first will feature R&B/Hip-Hop/Pop remixes, the other will be a techno-inspired dance album with Jump Smokers’ remixes. Fans should expect the both projects to drop early next year.

T-PAIN GETS CALLED OUT IN NEW TELL-ALL DVD

Before T-Pain made it big and re-introduced the world to auto-tune, the entertainer was a part of a local Tallahassee crew named Nappy Headz. BallerStatus.com reports Pain’s former group is upset with him for the simple fact that he did not keep the promise “if one makes it, we all make it.” They’ve released a documentary titled The Untold Story: Nappy Headz, which is currently available on DVD for $14.95 at TheNappyHeadzStory.com right now. T-Pain is yet to comment on the film.

MARY J BLIGE LOOKS FOR NEW FILM ROLE

After appearing in Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself film, Mary J Blige is “patiently waiting” to find the right script for her next movie role. According to Billboard.com, MJB looks forward to acting in more flicks; however she is mainly focusing on the upcoming release of her Stronger With Each Tear album. She told the site she has a “responsibility” to give them quality records. Be sure to get your copy when it officially hit stores on December 21st.

MARIAH CAREY GOES BACK ON TOUR

The official tour dates for Mariah Carey’s first major tour in over three years has just been released. The “Obsessed” singer will begin her 19-city Angels Advocate tour on New Year’s Eve kick-off at Madison Square Garden in New York City and end at Las Vegas’ The Pearl Concert Theater on February 27th. Head over to MariahCarey.com to learn more.

DIDDY WAS A BAD DRUG DEALER

In an interview with Playboy, Diddy recalls his short lived drug dealing days when he was younger. Puff’s friend gave him the chance to prove himself by giving him drugs to sell. The mogul was told to wait for the customer when five minutes later, “three cop cars pull up and officers jump out and start chasing me. I ran and got away.” On his second attempt, Diddy stated, “A van pulls up. Cops jump out and start chasing me again. There’s a helicopter overhead with a light following me through the woods.” The experience made him feel like “a scared white Harvard (University) student” and he told his friends “thanks, y’all, but no thanks. This game is not for me.”

ROBBERY AT NELLY’S MANSION

On Friday morning, Nelly’s mansion in St. Louis was surrounded by investigators and a helicopter unit when a young woman claimed she’d seen a man “fleeing” from the window of the rapper’s home. According to TMZ.com, three people were inside the emcee’s house when an unidentified suspect was spotted roaming the halls. He jumped out of the window with a duffel bag full of video games and electronics. Authorities are still looking for the suspect. It is still unknown if Nelly was home when the incident transpired.

RIVERS ON HIS WAY HOME

Rivers Cuomo is on his way home to Los Angeles after a bus accident eight days ago that left him badly injured. The Weezer singer was released from a hospital in upstate New York last week and began a cross-country bus journey back to his home in California on Friday. Weezer.com reports that Cuomo was unable to fly due to a punctured lung. Rivers will be kept busy on the long journey with seasons one and two of Mad Men as well as Internet on the bus. Weezer.com has a pic of a healthy looking Cuomo strumming his guitar while still in hospital last week.

KINGS OF LEON LAUNCH IPHONE APP

A new Kings of Leon iPhone application has been launched that allows fans to download pictures of the band. The app is now available via iTunes and features 20 photos of the Followill boys.

TRAIN TO PLAY MNF HALFTIME

Tonight, the Arizona Cardinals will head to the City by the Bay to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.   And perhaps it’s fitting that a band with the album name Save Me, San Francisco will be playing the halftime show.   Train will be performing for the good people of SF, and a few tickets are still available for the game.   Learn more about the performance at TrainLine.com.   Monday Night Football airs at 8:30 PM Eastern on ESPN.