CHRISTINA AGUILERA OFFICIALLY FILES FOR DIVORCE
Christina Aguilera has officially filed for divorce from husband Jordan Bratman. According to TMZ, the pop star cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split, and documents list the date of separation as September 11th of this year. TMZ also reports that there was a prenuptial agreement signed, and that the petition seeks to terminate Bratman’s ability to receive spousal support. Aguilera also asked for joint custody of their son Max. In an interesting twist, sources tell TMZ that the marriage fell apart after Christina cheated on Jordan, although Aguilera’s camp refuses to comment on the claim.
RIHANNA EXPLAINS “GENERIC” MUSIC COMMENT
Rihanna is clarifying some comments that she made in an interview on Radio One, during which she labeled the music from Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Ke$ha “generic.” According to PerezHilton.com, Rihanna said she would “never diss” Katy Perry, as the two are great friends. She went on to say the producers for the three artists create the same kind of pop songs. RiRi added that she and Perry are working on a possible collaboration.
BIEBER TAPPED AS DIGITAL HOST OF EMAS
Justin Bieber will be the digital host of the 2010 MTV European Music Awards. Bieber will be tweeting and interacting live with fans watching the show online through a number of new, exclusive features added to the web simulcast of the show. For the very first time, MTV and AttracTV have partnered to develop interactive overlays which can be switched on over the EMA live-stream exclusively at www.mtvema.com. The 2010 EMAs will be hosted by Eva Longoria and will take place in Madrid, Spain. It will air on MTV2 on Sunday, November 7th at 9 PM Eastern.
Justin Bieber released the following statement: “I’m so excited to have all my fans come watch the show with me online, it will be like one giant, global viewing party at my house!”
GAGA BUYS ALL HER AUCTION ITEMS
Lady Gaga’s management has purchased all items her former manager, Bob Leone, was putting up for sale in an auction. Leone planned to auction off CDs and DVDs from Gaga’s pre-The Fame career in the Gotta Have It: Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction. Items up for bids included a demo CD from 2002, a copy of the 2005 CD Stefani Germanotta, another CD from 2005 titled Stefani Germanotta Band, Words, an original Lady Gaga disc from 2006, a 2006 CD called Stefani Red and Blue and a DVD containing a 2006 Gaga performance at the On Stage Italian Artists showcase.
RIHANNA AND LADY GAGA?
Could there be an upcoming collaboration between Rihanna and Lady Gaga? Yes, according to what appears to be the official track listing for Rihanna’s Loud, which was revealed in a scan of its back cover that began making the Internet rounds this week. That track listing contains a song called “Broken Heels,” on which Gaga is featured. But the song supposedly featuring Gaga was not mentioned in Just Jared’s early review of the album. Fans will just have to wait and see when Loud is released on November 16th.
TIM GUNN DISSESS GAGA’S FASHION SENSE
A lot of people are impressed with Lady Gaga’s fashion sense, but apparently, Tim Gunn isn’t one of them. According to DigitalSpy.com, the Project Runway host said that Gaga’s unusual style of dress doesn’t count as “fashion,” and that her outfits are nothing more than dressing up in a “costume.”
VH1 DIVAS SALUTE THE TROOPS
This year’s Vh1 Divas is going to be a little different than in years past. It was just announced that the USO is presenting Vh1 Divas Salute The Troops, which will take place on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. The event will feature Katy Perry, Sugarland, Keri Hilson and Nicki Minaj performing in front of thousands of uniformed men and women. And not only that, but Paramore will also be visiting troops at an undisclosed location in the Middle East. Vh1 Divas Salute The Troops will premiere Sunday December 5th at 9 PM Eastern on Vh1. Learn more at Divas.Vh1.com.
KE$HA ON THE COVER OF SEVENTEEN
Ke$ha is going to be on the cover of the November issue of Seventeen magazine. In the issue, the “Tik Tok” singer answers a number of questions, including what her biggest pet peeve is and what she looks for in clothes and makeup. Learn more at PerezHilton.com.
ADAM LAMBERT KEEPS WORD, BEHAVES IN MALAYSIA
Adam Lambert is a man of his word. According to the Associated Press, the former American Idol runner-up toned down his performance in Malaysia last night, “steering clear of sexually provocative moves.” Although the show was protested by Islamic activists, the performance wasn’t disrupted in any way. Lambert next takes his Glam Nation tour to New Zealand on Sunday.
KATY AND RUSSELL TO DRESS THEIR WEDDING GUESTS
If you’re going to Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s upcoming wedding, be prepared to be told what to wear. According to ContactMusic.com, a source said that their nuptials will be “themed” and that everyone will be “asked to all wear the same color.” But the thing is, “nobody yet knows what color.” The couple is set to be wed sometime this month.
THE JONAS BROTHERS CANCEL MEXICAN SHOW
The Jonas Brothers have canceled a concert scheduled in the Mexican city of Monterrey because of security concerns. Live Nation announced that the October 21st show was scrapped due to “a series of unfortunate events” in Monterrey and out of concern for fans. Monterrey is Mexico’s richest city and one of its safest, but a wave of drug violence has shocked residents. More than 400 people have been killed in and around the city this year.
BRUNO MARS STILL NUMBER ONE!
Bruno Mars remains at number one for a fourth week on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Just the Way You Are.” The song, which led Digital Songs for two non-consecutive weeks over the past month, sells another 180-thousand downloads, bringing it’s total to over 1.6 million, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Far East Movement stays put at number two with “Like a G6,” Nelly is up one spot to number three with “Just a Dream,” while Katy Perry falls one spot to number four with “Teenage Dream.” Usher’s “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” featuring Pitbull holds at number five and Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now” makes a big splash debuting at number eight.
BIEBER IS SHAWTY MANE
After dabbling in rap during his live performances of “Baby” when he tackles Ludacris’ verse in his hit song, Justin Bieber is taking it to a new level in a new video posted on is Twitter page. In the grainy clip titled “Speaking in Tongues,” Bieber raps his own lyrics over Cam’ron and Vado’s “Speaking Tongues,” and in a message posted on the webpage, he announced that his rap alias is “Shawty Mane.” The video features shots of Bieber in the studio and hanging out in the streets rocking some glasses. He raps lines like: “Call up Lady Gaga on my on my telephone/ Hello doll/ You’re my girl/ Beats no metronome.”
Check out Bieber rapping right here: http://www.twitvid.com/CRFMW
STAY EXCELLENT BIEBER!
According to MusicRooms.net, Justin Bieber is in talks to star in a remake of Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. The original film was released in 1989 and starred Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter as the lead characters. The film was followed by the sequel Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey in 1991. Reeves recently revealed he would love to shoot a third installment. He explained he and Alex have already discussed the possibility with the writers of the original films.
NICOLE SCHERZINGER PREPS “POISON”
Next month, former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger will release her new single, “Poison.” The song is an uptempo dance track produced by RedOne. According to Rap-Up.com, the song will be released on November 29th.
Rap-up.com posted the song here: http://goo.gl/yMVM
DRAKE GIVES DATING ADVICE
In the latest issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, Drake gives dating advice for female readers. When asked if sex on a first date was a deal breaker, the rapper stated, “No, I don’t get why women think that.” Drizzy explained that “you’re telling yourself that all you have to offer is your body and the physical act. There’s more to you than that. If I like somebody, there are so many great things to look forward to, even if we do it on the first night.” The Toronto native also touched on how guys get over break-ups and the keys to a happy relationship. Be sure to pick up the mag — it’s on newsstands now.
SWIFT TO TV AFTER RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM
Taylor Swift will take over the television airwaves after the release of her upcoming album, Speak Now. October 26th, the day after Taylor’s album is released, she will perform live for fans on NBC’s The Today Show as part of their fall concert series. That night, she will do an interview and performance on the Late Show with David Letterman. The following day, Taylor will do an interview and performance on Live! With Regis & Kelly. Then, on October 28th, The Ellen Degeneres Show will celebrate the release of Speak Now by once again devoting an entire hour-long show to throwing Taylor’s official album release party, which will air November 1st. November 2nd, Taylor will perform on Dancing With the Stars on ABC. Speak Now is available for a special pre-sale on the site SpeakNow13.com.
AKON GIVE HIS TOP EMCEE’S LIST!
Everyone is dying to know which artists will make MTV’s annual Top Ten Hottest MCs list, which will begin to roll out starting on Monday. While promoting his upcoming Stadium LP, Akon shared with us which hip hop heavyweights deserves to be mentioned this year (See Related Cut #5). You can cast your vote via Your.MTV.com now. The final list will be revealed on Sunday, October 24th on MTV2.
SWIFT TO RELEASE A VINYL VERSION OF SPEAK NOW
Taylor Swift revealed to Entertainment Weekly she will release a vinyl version of her upcoming highly-anticipated album, Speak Now. Taylor collects vinyl and felt it was really important to give fans the same opportunity. She said, “I’m so in love with the concept of an album – a collection of memories from your life that you’re giving to people. It’s a piece of you. Buying them on vinyl is just taking that one step further.” Speak Now will be available nationwide October 25th.
NICKI MINAJ’S DEBUT PUSHED UP!
Nicki Minaj has just announced the release date for her highly anticipated album, Pink Friday, has reportedly been moved up. Rap-Up.com confirms that Barbies everywhere will be able to grab the physical copy on November 22nd, instead of its initial November 23rd launch date. And yes, this now means that the female heavy hitter is going toe-to-toe with Kanye West’s equally anticipated album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The rappers also share the same release date as Akon’s Stadium, Ne-Yo’s Libra Scale and Jay-Z’s The Hits Collection Vol. 1. From a Sound Scan point of view, this should be interesting.
NICKI INSPIRED ALICIA’S “UNTHINKABLE” SINGLE
According to BET.com, Nicki Minaj was the muse that helped Drake co-write Alicia Keys smash hit, “Un-Thinkable.” Drizzy told the site, “The concept came from a conversation that we had, or conversations we have.” He added that he “wrote it based off two things: number one, based off that, and then two, based off Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz and their situation and it just seemed fitting. It was like the perfect concept.”
JOHN MAYER TURNS 33
Today, John Mayer turns 33 years old. The singer-songwriter has gotten to do some pretty cool things in his life, but as he told us a little while back, performing with The Police at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2003 is definitely towards the top of the list (See Related Cut #6). If you cross paths with John, be sure to wish him a happy 3-3!
T.I. PREVENTS SUICIDE, DENIES PR STUNT
After talking a man threatening to jump off an Atlanta building down, T.I. is upset that people are assuming the incident was a publicity stunt. The “Got Your Back” emcee told BET.com, “That’s preposterous. People refuse to acknowledge that God has a purpose for all people…this was not a coincidence.” Tip promises that he “didn’t wake up in the morning knowing this was going to happen. This wasn’t on my list of things to do today.” He continued, “This isn’t out of the norm for me to go out of my way to help people, regardless of my circumstances. That isn’t out of character for me, but I still have a hard time taking any credit for this. It was God’s work, God’s plan, I just happened to show up at the right time.” Visit TMZ.com to learn more!
WYCLEF MUST TOUR WITH “COTTON SOFT BOXERS”
Gawker.com has learned Wyclef Jean’s tour rider proves that the entertainer expects the finer things when he’s traveling. The GRAMMY Award-winning artist demands every venue he performs at supplies him with Fiji water, Caribbean jerk chicken, “mood-setting flowers,” “Flip Flop shower shoes” and a large pair of “soft cotton boxers.” Visit the site to learn more!
KELLY ROWLAND LEAKS HOLIDAY SONG
In addition to working on her upcoming yet-to-be titled album, Kelly Rowland has recorded a holiday song called “Wonderful Christmastime.” The former Destiny’s Child singer tweeted that it’s already “time to Christmas shop! It’s So close!” Rowland added, “I wanna get mine over with (ba-humbug) ha ha! Then I’ll have time to enjoy the cute, corny stuff!” Rap-Up.com reports the cheerful tune is included on the fourth installment of Now That’s What I Call Christmas. Be sure to order yours today via Amazon.com today!
ALBUM UPDATE: Rowland’s oft-delayed album will include contributions from Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins, The-Dream & Tricky Stewart, Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin and Brian Michael Cox. The European version of the effort will drop November 29th.
NUDE KANYE PHOTOS FOR SALE?!
According to RadarOnline.com, Kanye West has taken nude pictures of himself and sent them to random women. Interestingly enough, those scandalous photos could potentially be sold for big bucks to major media outlets. It’s unknown where the images will end up but a source spilled, “These pics have been floating around since he hit so many girls up on MySpace. He probably sent them to many, many women.” Damn Yeezy.
U2 ADD U-S SHOW
U2 have added a date to their upcoming U-S tour. The band will now play Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 26th as part of the U-S leg of their 360 º tour. Tickets go on sale via LiveNation.com on Monday.
SEE MUMFORD AND SONS DOC
A series about Mumford and Sons called Gentlemen of the Road has come to YouTube. The series was made by the U-K’s Channel 4, but U-S fans can view part one and two of the four part piece now on the video site. Mumford and Sons will be back in the States next week kicking things off with a gig in Hollywood, California on Monday.
PCD SINGER IN MIB III?
Could Nicole Scherzinger get a role in Men in Black III? According to ContactMusic.com, the Pussycat Dolls singer has been offered a cameo appearance in the forthcoming movie, potentially as the girlfriend of young version of Tommy Lee Jones’ character, which is set to be portrayed by James Brolin. Men in Black III is expected to be released sometime in 2012.
GREEN DAY GO TO COSTA RICA
Green Day are headed to Costa Rica. The threesome will play there as part of their Latin Tour on October 29th. It’s a big occasion for the nation as many bands don’t perform there due to inadequate facilities. The country hopes to change that with their new stadium in La Sabana. For more Green Day dates, visit their website now.
LINKIN PARK HEAD DOWN UNDER
Linkin Park won’t be touring here in the States till next year but they will head down under before the end of 2010. The band will take their new album, A Thousand Suns, to Australia for a show in Melbourne on December 12th and one in Sydney on December 15th. We hope the band will announce their 2011 U-S tour schedule soon.
THE ROOT TO LADY ANTEBELLUM’S SUCCESS
Lady Antebellum has accomplished so much in the country music scene this year, with four number one singles and millions of albums sold, so how does the trio manage to stay so grounded? Hillary Scott told the Detroit Free Press, “You can’t really take in everything, and part of me is sad about that, because of all the opportunities we’ve had. But I also really appreciate the fact that we can’t process it all, because that’s when it starts going to your head.” Read more at FreeP.com.
TAYLOR SWIFT’S DYING TO MEET BONO AND BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Taylor Swift may dedicate her music to different men, but when it comes to Bruce Springsteen or U2’s Bono, she would do anything to meet them. Taylor told MTV News she admires each singer’s long-lasting careers. When asked if she will be able to meet the musical icons, Taylor said, “I know those are really tough meet-and-greets to get into. And I know that, but I really want to at least try. I would wait in line for that!” Taylor’s upcoming album Speak Now will be available worldwide on October 25th.
VH1 CLASSIC’S ROCKTOBER BEGINS TOMORROW
Get ready to rock this weekend because Vh1 Classic’s Rocktober kicks off tomorrow night with a trio of premieres. First off, an all new Behind the Music Remastered will air at 9 PM Eastern, highlighting the career of Poison. Then, at 10, watch 15 amateur musicians learn from and jam with rock royalty on the new reality series, Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp. Finally, at 11, it’s an all new season of That Metal Show. On the season six premiere, Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine dedicate the show to the late Ronnie James Dio. See it all starting at 9 PM Eastern tonight on Vh1 Classic.
PRESIDENT OBAMA SPEAKS TO AMERICA’S YOUTH
Today, President Barack Obama spent an hour answering questions from our country’s young people. Viewers watched the Town Hall event live on MTV, CMT and BET as the Commander in Chief fielded queries from young folks of all different races, religions, backgrounds and political affiliations. Among the topics he was asked about were the Chilean miners, the unemployment rate, taxes, the cost of a college education, social security, cyber-bullying and the strife in Sudan. Obama also express that he is against Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell but, as is evident, he’s running into obstacles repealing it. He went on to say that he doesn’t think homosexuality is a choice, rather the result of people being born with “a certain make-up.” Additionally, during the program, viewers were able to submit questions to the President and discuss their fears and hopes with him through Twitter. Learn more at MTV.com.
