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Monday, May 30, 2011

Selena Gomez Goes Retro in Official Cover Art of 'Bang Bang Bang'

As release date of her new album "When the Sun Goes Down" comes closer, Selena Gomez took to her Twitter to announce that her song called "Bang Bang Bang" is coming out soon. Along with the release announcement, the Disney darling revealed cover art of the track.

A throwback to the 60's, the official artwork depicts a picture of the "Monte Carlo" movie beauty wearing a rather-retro long-sleeved sweater. She's tilting her head as she gives a sultry look at the camera and kneels on a rug with her hands on her lap.

"Bang Bang Bang" is expected to be released for digital download on June 7 as part of iTunes countdown of the upcoming album, which is due in the U.S. on June 28. Exactly a week later, another new track "Dices" reportedly will follow before her upcoming single "Love You Like a Love Song" is made available for purchase on June 21.

A music video for the forthcoming single was filmed on the beach of Malibu in Los Angeles, CA on May 19. Selena used horses which were painted pink for the video shoot. Soon after the set pictures made their way out, the "Wizards of Waverly Place" star was slammed by Pink who is an avid supporter of PETA. "If there are any animal activists around Malibu- at Leo Cabrillo State Beach, there are horses being painted for a stupid music video. Shame," the animal lover tweeted.

Selena and her team were quick to come to their defense. "It was important to the Production Company, Record Label and Ms. Gomez that no animals were harmed and all proper precautions were taken," a rep told the press. "A non toxic, vegetable based powder paint was applied via an airbrush and removed with water. An official from the Humane Society was on set supervising."

Avril Lavigne's Foul-Mouthed Concert Prompts Apology From Tampa Bay Rays

Avril Lavigne launched a series of obscene words when singing in a concert held after a baseball game at the Tropicana Field. The "What the Hell" singer reportedly threw the expletives after she got booed by audience when her mic didn't work during the performance.

The gig took place on Saturday night, May 28 after Tampa Bay Rays' 7-3 loss to Cleveland Indians. After the concert, announcer Rusty Kathy apologized for Avril's foul-mouthed language. "That's not what the Tampa Bay Rays are about," Rusty said to the crowd of more than 24,000.

Rays' spokesperson Rick Vaughn issued an apology as well. He said, "The Rays demand profanity-free performances from all of our concert performers and we are extremely disappointed by the language used in last night's show. It is not consistent with the family friendly atmosphere that Tropicana Field is known for."

Avril herself hasn't commented on the ill-fated concert. The pop/rock singer wrote on Twitter, "I just threw the opening pitch and playing a concert after the game! Fun :)." She tossed out the first pitch of the baseball game before the obscene gig.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Eminem's Bad Meets Evil Song 'I'm on Everything' Ft. Mike Epps

In anticipation of Bad Meets Evil's reunion project "Hell: The Sequel", a brand new song taken from the soon-to-be-released mini album is unveiled. Called "I'm on Everything", the track features Eminem and Royce da 5'9" trading verses about "everything".

It opens with a spoken interlude from comedian Mike Epps. "All these young kids, they ain't got no direction," he drops his remarks. "S**t, these lil' kids is on everything: syrup, painkillers, cigarettes, weed, Hennessey, vodka..." Royce and the Slim Shady follow him up with their own flowing bars.

Beside Mike Epps, the 9-song EP also lines up Bruno Mars as a featured guest in "Lighters", and Slaughterhouse in "Loud Noises". The album is due in the United States on June 14 via Shady/Interscope Records.

Monday, May 23, 2011

2011 Billboard Music Awards: Rihanna and Britney Open the Show

Rihanna joined forces with Britney Spears to kick off the star-studded ceremony of 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 22. The two female artists steamed up the stage with a live duet of RiRi's raunchy single "S&M".

The Bajan songstress was dressed in a white leather bustier with nearly-thigh high boots, and was joined by Britney toward the end of the steamy performance. The Southern Belle, who lends her vocals to the revamped song, wore an equally naughty outfit, a black vinyl bunny gear.

Next after the steamy duet, "The Hangover" actor Ken Jeong took the stage for a musical number dedicated to the Sin City. The host shared the spotlight with Nicki Minaj and Pat Monahan of Train. Ken played piano and sang a Coldplay song "Clocks?", while Minaj was squirming on top the piano.

The other artists scheduled to rock the MGM stage include Cee-Lo Green, Pitbull, Black Eyed Peas, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Taio Cruz, Ne-Yo, Far East Movement and OneRepublic.

Rihanna and Britney:

Ken Jeong and Nicki Minaj:

2011 Billboard Music Awards: Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber Among Early Winners

Taylor Swift is the first winner announced at Billboard Music Awards on May 22. Live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, it's announced by "Glee" actor Matthew Morrison that the country music cutie brought home Album Artist of the Year, thanks to her latest No. 1 album "Speak Now".

"The impact of an album is all determined by the fans," Swift told the audience upon receiving the award. "You've just given me another reason to be completely in love with you." It means that she gets a total of two prizes so far - before the show was kicked off, she has already received Top Country Album.

Next, Justin Bieber is invited to the stage to collect his trophy for Digital Artist of the Year. "I want to thank everybody who helped get me out of my hometown," the Canadian popstar said. He additionally thanked his fans and his mentor Usher.

In addition to the award announced at the live telecast, Bieber has already got multiple prizes which were not televised. The teen idol, who started his career as a YouTube singing sensation, scored Top Social Artist, Top Streaming Artist, Top Pop Album and Top Streaming Song (Video).

Randy Jackson comes on to the stage to announce Top Hot 100 Song which goes to Taio Cruz's hit single "Dynamite". The track, which also won Top Digital Song, was on the U.S. single chart for more than 40 weeks. The singer/songwriter said he's not been honored for being chosen as a recipient of the award.

Tim Allen presents Country Song of the Year, saying "I'm uniquely qualified to announce the Country Song of the Year, as I am from this country." He later announces Lady Antebellum as the winner, thanked to their hit single "Need You Now".

"Wizards of Waverly Place" star Selena Gomez and "Modern Family" actor Rico Rodriguez announce Black Eyed Peas as Top Duo/Group. Taboo, who recently welcomed a baby, thank his wife for the bundle of joy, "Thanks for the great baby."

After the performances by Viral Innovator Award recipient Cee-Lo Green and Country Song of the Year winner Lady Antebellum, Joe Jonas presents Radio Artist of the Year to Rihanna. Snoop Dogg and Far East Movement later introduce Bieber as Top New Artist.

Early winners which were not announced at the live telecast:

ARTIST AWARDS:

Top Male Artist: Eminem
Top Social Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Rap Artist: Eminem
Top Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady GaGa
Top Christian Artist: Chris Tomlin

ALBUM AWARDS

Top Billboard 200 Album: Eminem - "Recovery"
Top Pop Album: Justin Bieber - "My World 2.0"
Top R&B Album: Usher - "Raymond vs. Raymond"
Top Rap Album: Eminem - "Recovery"
Top Country Album: Taylor Swift - "Speak Now"
Top Rock Album: Mumford & Sons "Sigh No More"
Top Alternative Album: Mumford & Sons "Sigh No More"
Top Dance/Electronic/Electronic Album: Lady GaGa - "The Fame"
Top Christian Album: Skillet - "Awake"

SONG AWARDS

Top Digital Song: Taio Cruz - "Dynamite"
Top Radio Song: Bruno Mars - "Just the Way You Are"
Top Streaming Song (Audio): Nelly - "Just a Dream"
Top Streaming Song (Video): Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris - "Baby"
Top Pop Song: Taio Cruz - "Dynamite"
Top R&B Song: Usher ft. will.i.am "OMG"
Top Rap Song: Eminem ft. Rihanna - "Love the Way You Lie"
Top Rock Song: Train - "Hey, Soul Sister"
Top Alternative Song: Neon Trees - "Animal"
Top Latin Song: Shakira ft. Freshleyground - "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)"
Top Dance/Electronic Song: Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina - "Stereo Love"
Top Christian Song: Chris Tomlin - "Our God"

2011 Billboard Music Awards: Nicki Minaj and Britney's Duet Performance

Halfway through the Billboard Music Awards show, Nicki Minaj returns to the stage for a "Super Bass" performance. She is introduced by Taylor Swift who is a fan of the song. This time, the femcee who supported Ken Jeong's musical number earlier at the event, brings a giant chicken and leads female eye candies to rock the stage.

After reprising her "Super Bass" lap dance which was shot in glow-in-the-dark scene for the music video, the Young Money first lady switches the song to her cartoonish verses of Britney Spears' revamped tune "Till the World Ends". The pop singer appears later on the stage to close the "pinkish" set by delivering the chorus.

The other Young Money rapper who takes the stage that Sunday night was Lil Wayne. Introduced by Keri Hilson, he makes a duet with Mary J. Blige for a "Someone to Love Me" performance.

2011 Billboard Music Awards: Justin Bieber and Eminem Lead Winner List

Justin Bieber and Eminem win big at Billboard Music Awards which has been held at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The former dominates winner list with seven kudos including Top New Artist, and the latter takes home six gongs including Top Artist.

Bieber got early prizes for Top Social Artist, Top Streaming Artist, Top Pop Album and Top Streaming Song (Video) even before the show was kicked off. He later grabs Digital Artist of the Year, Top New Artist and Fan Favorite Award at the live ceremony which is hosted by Ken Jeong on May 22.

When winning the Digital Artist kudo, Bieber gave a shout-out to his fans in Canada, "I want to thank everybody who helped get me out of my hometown." The teen pop idol additionally credited his mentor Usher for his meteoric success.

When collecting Top New Artist trophy, he said, "I'm 17 and I want to thank God because, you know, he's blessed me so much. Every day is crazy because I see so many people. It's crazy that I'm surrounded by so many amazing people." He added, "I want to thank my fans again for being so amazing. I want to thank my mum."

Eminem, meanwhile, is absent from the show. The Slim Shady receives a total of six awards including Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Rap Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album, Top Rap Album as well as Top Rap Song. In winning the top honor, Eminem beats Bieber, Lady GaGa, Rihanna and Taylor Swift.

Although the three female artists fail to grab the top honor, they still manage to bring home multiple honors. GaGa, who was nominated in 15 categories, wins Top Dance/Electronic Artist, Top Pop Artist and Top Dance/Electronic/Electronic Album. RiRi scoops Top Female Artist and Top Radio Song Artist. Also Eminem's single "Love the Way You Lie", which features her on the hook, is named Top Rap Song. "Now I can't remember anything I wanted to say," she said when taking the stage to accept one of the awards. "So I am going to look for the faces."

As for Swift, the country music singer snatches Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Country Artist and Top Country Album. She said when winning Top Country Artist, "I just remember I used to watch the Billboard awards and see my heroes like Shania Twain and Faith Hill win these and now ... I'm just having the best time doing this. I want to thank country radio and the fans for letting me do what I love more than anything in the world."

ARTIST AWARDS:

Top Artist: Eminem
Top New Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Male Artist: Eminem
Top Female Artist: Rihanna
Top Duo/Group: Black Eyed Peas
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist: Katy Perry
Top Digital Songs Artist: Katy Perry
Top Radio Songs Artist: Rihanna
Top Touring Artist: U2
Top Social Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Digital Media Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Pop Artist: Lady GaGa
Top R&B Artist: Usher
Top Rap Artist: Eminem
Top Country Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Rock Artist: Train
Top Alternative Artist: Mumford & Sons
Top Latin Artist: Shakira
Top Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady GaGa
Top Christian Artist: Chris Tomlin

ALBUM AWARDS

Top Billboard 200 Album: Eminem - "Recovery"
Top Pop Album: Justin Bieber - "My World 2.0"
Top R&B Album: Usher - "Raymond vs. Raymond"
Top Rap Album: Eminem - "Recovery"
Top Country Album: Taylor Swift - "Speak Now"
Top Rock Album: Mumford & Sons "Sigh No More"
Top Alternative Album: Mumford & Sons "Sigh No More"
Top Latin Album: Enrique Iglesias - "Euphoria"
Top Dance/Electronic/Electronic Album: Lady GaGa - "The Fame"
Top Christian Album: Skillet - "Awake"

SONG AWARDS

Top Hot 100 Song: Taio Cruz - "Dynamite"
Top Digital Song: Taio Cruz - "Dynamite"
Top Radio Song: Bruno Mars - "Just the Way You Are"
Top Streaming Song (Audio): Nelly - "Just a Dream"
Top Streaming Song (Video): Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris - "Baby"
Top Pop Song: Taio Cruz - "Dynamite"
Top R&B Song: Usher ft. will.i.am "OMG"
Top Rap Song: Eminem ft. Rihanna - "Love the Way You Lie"
Top Country Song: Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now"
Top Rock Song: Train - "Hey, Soul Sister"
Top Alternative Song: Neon Trees - "Animal"
Top Latin Song: Shakira ft. Freshleyground - "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)"
Top Dance/Electronic Song: Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina - "Stereo Love"
Top Christian Song: Chris Tomlin - "Our God"