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Taylor Swift's Jihad Against Alleged Topless Photo
(TMZ) Taylor Swift is prepared to go to war with a website called Celebrity Jihad ... claiming she was wrongly identified in a "leaked" nude photo ... and now she's threatening to sue their asses.
The photo in question features a topless woman who bears a resemblance to Swift under the headline, "Taylor Swift Topless Private Pic Leaked?"
Swift's lawyers are pissed -- and fired over a letter to the site demanding it take down the post immediately ... or else she'll sue for trademark infringement.
In the letter, Team Swift says the site contains, "false pornographic images and false 'news" about the singer.
A rep for the site tell us the blog is considering it's options. Swift's people had no comment. more on this story
Adele To Have Throat Surgery
(popmusiclife) Adele has cancelled all plans for the remainder of the year and she will undergo surgery to address ongoing issues with her voice.
The singer's team released a statement Friday, saying "It is with deep regret that [Adele] has been forced to cancel her remaining live dates and promotional appearances in 2011. She is to undergo surgery to alleviate the current issues with her throat and a full recovery is expected. As a result, doctors have ordered her to rest her voice and completely recuperate before looking to schedule any work commitments."
According to a post Adele wrote earlier this month, she has been suffering voice issues on and off since getting a flu bug last December; she followed doctor's orders and things seemed to be on the mend, but in the middle of a spring US tour her voice went out completely. more on this story
Rodrigo y Gabriela Set New Album Release
Rodrigo y Gabriela have set a January 24th release date for their new studio album Area 52, which was produced by the legendary Peter Asher.
Area 52 contains nine of Rod and Gab's favorite songs from their own catalogue re-arranged and re-configured for a 13-piece Cuban orchestra comprised of some of Havana's finest young players, collectively known as C.U.B.A. It's Rodrigo y Gabriela's first recorded collaboration with another group of musicians.
Area 52 was mixed by Rafa Sardina, one of the leading studio musicians in the Latin music world, and arranged by London-based pianist, composer and arranger Alex Wilson. Recording took place in the Miramar district of Havana, Cuba, at Abdala Studios, founded by the Cuban folk hero Silvio Rodriguez, as well as at Rod and Gab's studio in Ixtapa, Mexico. Other players on the record include: bassist Carles Benavent (Paco De Lucia, Chick Corea, Miles Davis), drummer John Tempesta (The Cult, Testament, White Zombie), sitarist Anoushka Shankar and drummer Samuel Formell (Los Van Van). more on this story
See Lady Gaga Rock Indie
(popmusiclife) Lady Gaga made quite an impression on her fans in India during a performance at the after-party for the country's first F1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.
The Economic Times reports Gaga followed through on her promise of a "special treat" for her Indian fans, as she performed on piano and was accompanied on sitar.
"Gaga's performance was delightful. She was high on energy and the audience was extremely excited about it. The stage was grand and Gaga was in her spirits," said a teenager who saw Gaga perform at a special 20,000 sq ft construction at the Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort in Greater Noida. Read more and watch video here
Mary J. Blige Releases New Video and Behind The Scenes Footage
(popmusiclife) Mary J. Blige's new album, "My Life II: The Journey Continues, Act 1," is due November 21. The set features guest appearances by Beyonce, Nas and Rick Ross, and the deluxe version adds a track with Lil' Wayne and Diddy.
Blige has just issued the video for the track "25/8," and has offered up some behind the scenes footage of the making of the video, as well.
"The meaning behind 25/8," says Mary, "is to have a 25th hour in your day, and a 8th day in your week. The song is about not having enough time to spend with someone; it's like the ultimate love…like when you're having fun, time just seems to fly." more on this story
Watch Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon Continue The History Of Rap
(popmusiclife) Justin Timberlake has a new movie, "In Time," to promote, but Jimmy Fallon had other ideas on his show Friday night.
Justin and Jimmy jammed the third installment of the History Of Rap series on Fallon's program, pulling together a medley of tracks by Run-DMC, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, LL Cool J, De La Soul, Coolio, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Ice Cube, Young MC, the Beastie Boys, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj.
The first History Of Rap went viral last September, and they did a sequel in July. Timberlake's "In Time" was #3 at the US box office on its opening weekend, taking in $12 million, behind the smash, "Puss In Boots" ($34 million) and "Paranormal Activity" ($18.5 million). Check it out here
Simon Cowell Calls In Security for X Factor Girls
(TMZ) Simon Cowell is like an overprotective father when it comes to three girls he's mentoring on "X Factor" -- sources close to the show tell us ... he's deeply concerned for their safety and is taking precautionary measures.
According to our sources, Simon has grown concerned about the safety of the three girls -- Drew Ryniewicz, Melanie Amaro, and Rachel Crow -- after a recent trip to the mall turned into a mob scene.
Our sources says the incident prompted Simon to instruct his personal bodyguards ... they are not to let the girls leave the studio without some form of security. We're told Simon wants the girls to be able to feel safe while doing the kinds of things normal girls do.
If one of them ends up winning it all, they can probably kiss normal goodbye. more on this story
Kate Major Calls Cops On Michael Lohan Again
(TMZ) Kate Major called the cops on Michael Lohan early Saturday morning ... TMZ has learned ... but police believe he is blame free this time.
Tampa PD tell TMZ they received a call from Major at 12:39 AM to report she returned home to find she had a missed call from a number she knew to be Michael's.
But according to police, MiLo was under "supervised custody" at the time of the call ... so it wasn't Michael who placed it. Cops told us, "It would appear that someone other than her ex-[boyfriend] had access to the cell phone."
Cops did respond and went to Major's home but do not plan on investigating the incident any further. Check out video
Photographer Files Battery Complaint Against Demi Moore
(TMZ) A photographer who claims to have had a run-in with Demi Moore on Friday has filed a battery report about the incident ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the photographer (who was not TMZ) claims Moore struck him as he tried to film her yesterday. We're told it's unclear where Moore allegedly struck the photog, but he displayed no visible injuries.
Judging from the photos of the incident ... it appears the pap was way too close and in her face.
According to our sources, the West Hollywood Sheriff's Department will be given the complaint and investigate.
Calls to Moore's rep were not returned. more on this story
Lady Antebellum and Ricky Skaggs Big Inspirational Country Music Awards Winners
Lady Antebellum, Justin Moore and Ricky Skaggs were the big winners at the 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards on Friday night at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Here is part of the official recap and the full winners list:
Awards were given out in more than twenty categories that included both rising artists and a stellar array of major music industry names in a broad cross section of categories that included entertainer, artist, new artist, song, songwriter, group, duo, musician, radio, radio station, film, and television honors.
Highlights included Ricky Skaggs emotional acceptance of the prestigious Entertainer of the Year Award for 2011. Fitting to the honor, this year of 2011 marks an amazing 50 years of performing—and a memorable 52nd anniversary of Skaggs love affair with bluegrass music—a love story that began for him at age five when he first picked-up his first mandolin back in Cordell, Kentucky. Performing a heart-stirring version of Somebody's Prayin' it was a night of double awards for him as he also received top honors from Inspirational Country Music Award voters in the top Musician category. more on this story
Chronicles of Riddick Sequel Shut Down
(TMZ) Vin Diesel's comeback as an ass-kicking ex-con from the future is on hold ... because production on the new "Chronicles of Riddick" movie has been shut down over some serious cash flow issues.
TMZ spoke with Michel Trudel -- the owner of the Montreal studio where the new movie is being shot -- who tells us he changed the locks and kicked everyone off the set Wednesday because the production company, One Race Films, has failed to pay up on time.
FYI -- One Race Films was founded by Vin Diesel ... who is also set to produce and star in the upcoming flick.
But Trudel isn't the only one griping about a paycheck -- sources connected to production tell us several members of the crew have not been paid in over 2 weeks ... and are very concerned about getting their money.
Trudel tells us he's confident the situation will be resolved soon ... and he's more than happy to let production resume ... as soon as he gets his money.
Calls to Diesel's camp were not returned. more on this story
Ghost Adventures Star's Home Haunted By Human Skull
(TMZ) Never bring your work home with you -- especially if your job involves ghost-hunting and human skulls -- because you could end up with one pissed-off spirit haunting your house ... and pushing your friends down stairs.
"Ghost Adventures" star Zak Bagans tells TMZ, the supernatural encounters began after he found a human skull during an investigation last month at an old mining town hotel -- and genius actually decided to bring the remains home with him.
Zak -- who built a display for the skull in the basement of his Las Vegas home -- tells us, he noticed a huge surge in paranormal activity almost instantly ... an angry, demonic-type presence that had never been in his house before.
On one night, Zak tells us, he was woken up by a slight pressure on his ankles -- what felt like hands grabbing him -- and all of a sudden, the force yanked him several inches down in his bed.
Days later, Zak says he had a girl over at his house -- and out of nowhere, she spilled head over heels down his stairs ... insisting someone ... or something ... had pushed her.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg -- and Zak tells us, he's so terrified ... he hired a local bishop to perform an exorcism at his house in the next two weeks
Zak adds, "I love my job, but i want to feel safe in my house. I don't feel safe." Word to the wise -- don't jack human skulls and bring them into your house. more on this story
Cops Called On Drew Barrymore Halloween Party
(TMZ) Soft-spoken Drew Barrymore caused a stir with her neighbors Saturday night when her loud Halloween party forced them to call cops and complain ... TMZ has learned.
According to our sources, her Hollywood Hills neighbors phoned police shortly after midnight. We're told cops spoke with Barrymore and she rectified the noise situation and there were no complaints from then on.
Drew Barrymore fun fact -- according to IMDB, she was delivered by Dr. Paul Fliess ... who is the father of Heidi Fleiss. more on this story
Beyonce To Give Fans Intimate Performance on DVD
When Beyonce took the stage back in August at Roseland Ballroom, only 3,500 lucky fans per night, who bought those tickets in a record 22 seconds, were able to catch the intimate shows in the historic New York venue.
It was the only time she would perform her new album, 4, almost completely and to a very limited audience. Backed by her all-female band, with an additional string section, the performances were punctuated with spirited stories detailing her journey before the album, 4, including her years before and with Destiny's Child.
On Monday, November 21, just in time for Thanksgiving, fans who longed to be at those shows can get up close and personal with Beyonce and experience for themselves the energy and magic that filled the Ballroom with the release of Live At Roseland, exclusively at Walmart. The 26-song live DVD brings the quaint setting turn stadium performances to your living room. more on this story
Lindsay Lohan To Beg Judge For Mercy?
(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan will concede she violated her probation by getting kicked out of her community service program ...TMZ has learned.
Lindsay will appear in court on Wednesday ... where Judge Stephanie Sautner plans to hold a hearing on whether Lindsay violated her probation. But our sources say the hearing may be unnecessary, because Lindsay will not put up a fight.
Sources tell us Lindsay's strategy -- courtesy of Shawn Chapman Holley -- is to show the judge she is now really, really serious about complying with the terms of her probation. She'll come to court armed with proof she's logged in 24 hours of service at the morgue -- way more than the 16 hours the judge required before Wednesday's hearing. And Lindsay still has time to put in more time.
Lindsay's plan has its risks -- she faces well over a year in jail if the judge throws the book at her. We're told Lindsay is hoping for minimal jail time -- two weeks -- which would actually be way less because of overcrowding.
The wild card, of course, is Judge Sautner, who made it clear at the time of sentencing ... if Lindsay violated probation she would go to jail. Based on the judge's statements ... it's unlikely Lindsay would score a 2-week sentence.
We'll be live streaming Wednesday. So stay tuned ... more on this story
Sopranos Star Does Ballistic on Director
(TMZ) Vincent Pastore must really look up to Christian Bale because the former "Sopranos" star just went ballistic on the set of a movie -- blasting the director's camera work and demanding his $1,000 paycheck!
TMZ obtained the explosive audio of Pastore giving the business to "Off Limits" director Sal Fusco. VP starts off bitching about Fusco's shots, saying, "I knew I needed a f**king closeup, and you weren't gonna f**king do it!"
The actor -- best known as "Big Pussy" -- gets was also fuming about not getting paid yet. Best of all ... sources on set tell us all this went down just 10 minutes after Pastore arrived on set!
Before the rant ... Pastore did manage to shoot one scene. Check out the video -- you can see the tension starting to build. more on this story
Terrell Owens Can't Afford Child Support?
(TMZ) Times are tough for Terrell Owens -- so much so the currently former NFL star is asking a judge to lower his child support payments ... TMZ has learned.
Owens, who is currently not an NFL roster, wants to reduce the payments he's making to baby mama Monique Reynolds ... because, according to his rep, he's simply not getting paid these days.
The rep says Owens wants to make the payments a little more reasonable, adding, "His child support payments should mirror his income today and not be based on his income from over four years ago."
Owens was due in court in Northern California for child support modification hearing on October 24, but didn't show up. His rep says his lawyers tried to reschedule, but lawyers for Reynolds refused
T.O.'s audition for prospective NFL teams -- the one nobody showed up to -- was the next day. more on this story
Oakland Raiders Owner Al Davis Died Of A Broken Heart
(TMZ) Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis died from a broken heart according to his death certificate obtained by TMZ.
The document reveals three primary causes of death: A) Ventricular fibrillation -- a dangerously abnormal heart rhythm B) Congestive heart failure C) Cardiomyopathy -- heart muscle disease
According to the death certificate, Al died at the Oakland Airport Hilton at 2:45 AM on October 8th.
The document shows Al had been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy years ago ... and suffered a ventricular fibrillation just 15 minutes before his death. Davis also suffered from Merkel cell carcinoma -- an aggressive form of skin cancer.
According to the doc, Davis -- who was involved with the NFL for 60 years -- underwent throat surgery just three days before his death. Davis also had heart surgery in 1996.
He was 82 at the time of his death.
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