MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 19th, 2010

GAGA MAKES BOY GEORGE BLUSH

Lady Gaga is known for her outlandish behavior, and if you make Boy George blush, that only confirms how crazy you are.   British paper The Mirror reports that the former Culture Club frontman said that Gaga asked him to “sign her vagina” when they met at one of her concerts.   He opted to sign her hat instead.   George did say that “underneath all the drama,” Gaga is a very talented artist.

GAGA IN THE NEXT TARANTINO MOVIE?

Could Lady Gaga star in the next film by Quentin Tarantino?   According to MTV News, the pop star and the director are in talks about casting her in his next project.   A source said that “Quentin is a huge fan” of the “Bad Romance” singer, and could see her “playing an assassin.”   Tarantino allowed her to borrow his “P***y Wagon” truck that was used by Uma Thurman’s character in Kill Bill for her new “Telephone” video.

LADY GAGA GETS ANOTHER TOP TEN SINGLE

Lady Gaga’s latest single “Telephone,” which features Beyonce, is at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.   This gives the pop star her sixth career top ten single.   If you haven’t seen the almost ten-minute long video for the tune, check it out now at LadyGaga.com.

ORIANTHI’S TOP ROCK MOVIES

Orianthi is featured as the lead guitarist in the film Michael Jackson: This Is It, so perhaps it is fitting that she just selected her five favorite rock movies of all time.   Her top films include Almost Famous and This Is Spinal Tap.   See which other movies made the cut at Orianthi.com.

AMY WINEHOUSE’S NEW WORKOUT ROUTINE

Amy Winehouse has a new workout routine.   According to ContactMusic.com, the embattled singer has taken up the Brazilian martial-art of Capoeira.   A source says that Amy “loves it because it’s good for strength, toning and great for working up a sweat. It is also helping her focus.”   Amy is supposedly focusing on recording the follow-up album to the enormously successful Back To Black, which came out in 2006.   Still no word on when it will be released.

RIHANNA TO THROW KATY PERRY’S BACHELORETTE PARTY?

Katy Perry is going to have a bachelorette party before she ties the knot with fiancé Russell Brand, but is it being planned by Rihanna?   According to MTV Europe, and source said that the “I Kissed a Girl” singer wants to have as “wild” a   party as Russell, and that “Rihanna has offered to plan a girls’ getaway and also help out with anything else Katy needs for the wedding.”

MILEY FEELS “CLAUSTROPHOBIC” ON HANNAH SET

Miley Cyrus is happy that her hit TV show Hannah Montana is coming to a close because she feels “claustrophobic.”   According to ContactMusic.com, the Disney star said, “When they’re putting me in sparkles and in pink this final season, I have to grit my teeth. I can’t breathe looking like that anymore. A friend came by the set one day and said, ‘You don’t look very happy.’ I said, ‘I’m feeling claustrophobic in all these frills.’”   Watch the final season of Hannah Montana on the Disney channel.

ALICIA BRINGS OUT JAY-Z AND BEYONCE AT MSG

Alicia Keys surprised thousands of fans on Wednesday night when she brought out surprise guests during her Madison Square Garden show. The singer performed “Put It In A Love Song” with Beyonce for the very first time and also rocked with Jay-Z for their smash hit, “Empire State Of Mind.” In addition, Alicia shared the stage with her boyfriend, Swizz Beatz, who performed the intro to “On to the Next One.” In case you missed it, head over to YouTube to watch the concert clips now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm0yz1_Il5s
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BEYONCE’S MILLION DOLLAR SALES FOR HEAT

Everything Beyonce touches turns to gold. We’ve just learned her signature fragrance, Heat, has reportedly sold over three-million dollars worth of merchandise since its debut in February! According to WomensWearDaily.com, Bey’s perfume has quickly become America’s top-selling beauty counter product. During its initial release in Macy’s, over 70-thousand bottles were sold.

NEW ALBUM FROM SARAH McLACHLAN

Sarah McLachlan has just announced via press release that she will be releasing a brand new studio album, her first in seven years.   It will be called The Laws of Illusion, and is set to hit stores on June 15th.   And not only that, but if you head to Sarah’s official Web site now and pre-order the effort, you will have exclusive access to purchase tickets for Lilith Fair when they go on sale.   Learn more and order now at SarahMcLachlan.com.

SHAKIRA ON DISNEY CHANNEL SHOW

Disney’s hit show Wizards of Waverly Place is going to feature some special guest appearances when it premieres on April 16th.   It was just announced via press release that Shakira will be guest starring on the program, alongside comedian Jeff Garlin.   The new season begins Friday, April 16th at 8:30 PM Eastern on the Disney Channel.

DRAKE WANTS TO WORK WITH SADE

According to MTV News, Drake is very serious about wanting to work with the notoriously reclusive Sade. In fact, Drizzy told MTV that even though she probably does not “know who I am, really, my genre of music. I put it out there. It was more of a hopeful thing. It was a very early stage where I was at when I said that I was hoping. One day. Maybe after this album comes out.” In the meantime, Drake is still crafting his debut album, Thank Me Later, which drops later this year.

DIDDY WANTS TO BUY U-K SOCCER TEAM

According to the U-K’s The Sun, Diddy is currently looking to own a soccer team overseas. The mogul wants to purchase a struggling team called Crystal Palace F.C. The nearly bankrupt franchise could potentially be Puff’s for the staggering price tag of 720-million dollars! Nothing is confirmed just yet but we’ll keep you posted.

T.I. AND TINY SET 2010 WEDDING DATE?

Vibe.com has learned T.I. has intentions to marry his long-time fiancée, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, sooner than we think. Now that Tip is out of prison, Tiny reveals they’ve “just picked up where we left off and we just, you know, I’m just in love all over again.” In addition, the rap star’s wife-to-be spilled, “There are wedding plans coming soon, sometime this year.” In related news, T.I. is scheduled to release a new album on August 24th.

T-PAIN RELEASES VIDEO FOR “REVERSE COWGIRL”

According to Rap-Up.com, T-Pain has released the video for his new single “Reverse Cowgirl.” The track is the lead offering from his upcoming studio effort, RevolveR, which will drop later this year. Even though Young Jeezy is featured on the song, the emcee unfortunately is not included in the video. Be sure to check out the Jeremy Rall-directed clip via YouTube now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEPx8SA7Slg

JACK WHITE AND JAY-Z TEAM UP

Jack White and Jay-Z have teamed up. The White Stripes singer told GQ that a few weeks ago, the unlikely duo did a song together, which Jack describes as “incredible.” No word as to when we’ll be hearing that track, but we’ll keep you posted.

BIEBER ON TV!

Justin Bieber will be on Nightline tonight, speaking with Chris Connelly about a wide variety of topics, including growing up with divorced parents, and his first time meeting Usher.   Check it out tonight at 11:35 PM Eastern on ABC.

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