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Accuser Drops Paternity Suit Against Justin Bieber
(TMZ) Justin Bieber's alleged baby mama has dismissed her paternity lawsuit against the singer ... TMZ has learned.
The suit was quietly dismissed late last week. What's more, Mariah Yeater's lawyers, Lance Rogers and Matt Pare, have quit her ... withdrawn from the case.
As we first reported, Justin not only planned to take a DNA test when he returned to the U.S., he was going to sue Yeater and her lawyers for making a bogus claim.
And, as we reported, Justin's lawyer, Howard Weitzman, called the attorneys and informed them a suit was looming. Apparently, they got the message. more on this story
Michael Jackson Death Doctor Conrad Murray Suicidal?
(TMZ) Dr. Conrad Murray has been telling people who have visited him in jail ... he no longer has the will to live and he wants to kill himself.
We're told Murray cannot cope with the fact that he was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, and even though his lawyers told him he needed to be prepared for the possibility of a guilty verdict, it never computed with him.
Sources tell us, Murray has told various people he wanted to kill himself, including baby mama Nicole Alvarez, his bodyguard Jeff and his lawyers. He's told all of them he's lost his will to live.
We've also learned Murray remains in the medical ward at L.A. County Jail, which is where he's been for more than a week.
Sources directly connected with Murray tell us he has no physical ailments and he is there because he's on suicide watch.
Steve Whitmore, the spokesperson for the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept., tells TMZ they will not comment on why Murray has been in the medical ward, adding, "A person's medical or mental health status in the Los Angeles County Jail is protected under the law." more on this story
Sly Stone Makes Plea Deal for Coke Bust
(TMZ) Sly Stone could get off scot-free on cocaine charges ... because he's copped a plea that will keep him out of jail.
Under the deal, Sly, who has already put in 30 days of in-patient rehab, must complete an additional 60 days.
As we first reported, the 68-year-old "Family Stone" singer was arrested on April 1 after cops say Stone was carrying freebase cocaine.
Stone pled no contest in court yesterday and the judge imposed the sentence. If Stone completes his rehab on time, the judge will dismiss the case outright and there will be no probation.
Sly's lawyer tells TMZ, "We are very pleased with the outcome of this case." more on this story
Lady Gaga Releasing Surprise Music Video Tomorrow
(popmusiclife) There's a new Lady Gaga video on the way this week. "I have a surprise for little monsters!," tweeted Gaga. "Because you have all been SO supportive of MARRY THE NIGHT and all my performances, I've decided to release an early treat."
"[On] the 17th, after my UK performance on Children In Need, I'll tweet the opening of my new video. "MARRY THE NIGHT: THE PRELUDE PATHÉTIQUE."
Gaga confirmed on Twitter that the effort was inspired by Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 in B minor, "Pathetique," which had the distinction of being performed publicly by the composer - for the first time - just 9 days before his death in the fall of 1893. more on this story
Susan Boyle Wants To Work With Kings of Leon
(Gibson) Susan Boyle said that she'd like to break away, a little, from her current repertoire of oldies, standards, showtunes and the like. Speaking to Digital Spy (via NME), she named a list of artists she'd like to work alongside.
"There are so many people I'd like to collaborate with. Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Adele and Kings of Leon, to name a few," she said. "I think they are such wonderful talents. I could see myself rocking it up a bit."
Boyle's latest album, Someone to Watch Over Me, includes her versions of "Both Sides Now," "Unchained Melody" and Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence." more on this story
Adele Makes History
(Gibson) Adele is the first artist to sell a million units of an album on iTunes in Europe. According to U.K. music trade magazine, Music Week, her album 21 racked up those sales in just under a year.
Music Week quotes a music business consultant as saying that the record was a "great landmark for digital album sales."
"This is a positive news for the music industry and Apple's iTunes has done a great job of helping to sell digital albums," he said.
"However, mass buying of digital albums is swimming against the tide and is getting rarer. Most people now like consuming music as singles and a growing number either stream songs or watch the videos on YouTube. Fewer and fewer people download entire albums to own." more on this story
Justin Bieber, Cee Lo Green, Jennifer Hudson Christmas TV Special
TNT have announced that the lineup for this year's Christmas in Washington special will include Justin Bieber, Cee Lo Green, Jennifer Hudson, Victoria Justice, And The Band Perry.
Conan O'Brien is set to host the special which will be taped at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., on December 11th and premiere on TNT on Friday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Christmas in Washington is a holiday tradition benefiting the Children's National Medical Center. more on this story
Dierks Bentley Plans Album Release Show
Dierks Bentley plans a special album release show in Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium on February 2nd to celebrate the Feb 7th release of his new album, Home.
The upcoming album's title single was released to iTunes last week and immediately shot up the Top 10. It follows the disc's "Am I The Only One," which recently marked Bentley's eighth career No. one hit.
"My home is in Nashville with my family, my home is on the road with our fans and my home is definitely in country music," said Bentley. "This album is more than a year's worth of writing, recording and testing out material on the road in front of our hard core fans. The end result is an album that runs through all the types of country songs and sounds I enjoy singing and playing. I can't wait to share it with the fans!" more on this story
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa Go To High School
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa have teamed up to release the soundtrack to their upcoming film, "Mac and Devin Go To High School" and will hit the road to support it!
The collaborative album, which features the Bruno Mars-assisted first single, "Young, Wild & Free," will be available everywhere on December 13th.
The Smeezingtons-produced track serves as the first offering from the companion soundtrack to the film, which the two rappers are dubbing a "buddy film." The video for "Young, Wild & Free" was shot in Los Angeles and was directed by the film's director, Dylan Brown. more on this story
Rebecca Black Returns With New Video
Rebecca Black is back with a new single and of course a new music video for the track.
The video for Black's new single "Person of Interest," was released yesterday and stars the 14 year-old along with a Justin Beiber look alike (e.g. a teenage boy with a silly middle-aged woman's haircut).
"Person of Interest" is the third single to be released by the Southern California native this year. After "Friday" racked up nearly 170 Million views, Ms. Black released "My Moment" earlier this summer. "My Moment" is just about to crack the 30 Million view threshold on YouTube. Check out the new video here.
Chiddy Bang Set Album Release and Preview New Song
Chiddy Bang have set a February 28th, 2012 release date for their full length album, entitled "Breakfast."
"We have spent the past two years going from performances in frat house rec rooms to the mainstage of festivals like Glastonbury and Bamboozle" says Noah "Xaphoon Jones" Beresin. "We have spent a lot of time honing our sound and creating the best beats and rhymes. To be able to release a proper album for our fans is the greatest feeling."
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day", says frontman Chiddy "Chidera" Anamege. "Our Breakfast is going to be the breakfast of champions. Who wouldn't want that?"
Chiddy Bang's first official single off Breakfast, "Ray Charles" is available commercially now and will impact radio on Jan 9th. "Ray Charles" is a soulful but fun track with a playful party vibe, featuring a Gospel choir, bluesy piano and a smattering of drum breaks. The full song can be heard here.
Estelle Sets New Release
Estelle will release her new studio album, entitled "All Of Me," both physically and digitally on February 28th, 2012.
"All Of Me" is highlighted by the recent hits "Break My Heart (Feat. Rick Ross)," as well as the new single, "Thank You," which is available now at iTunes and all leading digital retailers.
The latter track – written by Akon and produced by Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis (U2, The Black Eyed Peas, T.I.), Arden "Keyz'" Altino, and Akene "The Champ" Dunkley – can also be heard at estellemusic.com. more on this story
Monkees and Herman's Hermits Stars for PBS Special
Davy Jones of The Monkees and Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits will co-host and edition of My Music series this holiday season for public televison.
Recorded live in concert at Pittsburgh's Benedum Center earlier this year, '60s Pop, Rock & Soul: My Music will premiere on PBS stations nationwide December 3.
"This special is all about happy, great times," says Davy Jones. "It's music from the '60s generation that my kids and grandkids listen to – they're into it. This is fun stuff, thanks to PBS." more on this story
Space Capone Eyes Album Release
Space Capone (a.k.a. Aaron Winters) released his first single "I Just Wanna Dance" this week and will release his self-titled debut album on AVJ Records in early 2012.
Featuring horn-laden soul-funk dance floor rockers and silky r&b jams Space Capone is produced by Calvin Turner (Rafael Saadiq) and features horn arrangements by Jerry Hey (who arranged horns on Off the Wall and Thriller) and JR Robinson (Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind & Fire, Eric Clapton) on drums.
Unabashedly influenced by Winters' musical heroes Rick James, Earth Wind & Fire, and early Michael Jackson, the album also holds its own among Winters' musical contemporaries like the Scissor Sisters and Chromeo. Space Capone's first single I Just Wanna Dance – a shimmering, falsetto disco anthem – will be released digitally November 15th and is available to stream here.
"I'm thrilled to put this album on out AVJ," says Winters. "All I've ever wanted to do was music and this is my opportunity to do it right." Listen to the new single here
Moby Deluxe Destroyed Arrives
Moby released the deluxe version of his latest album, Destroyed, this week.
The new deluxe edition of Destroyed consists of a 3-disc set that includes unreleased tracks, live footage and videos.
Disc one is the original album with all 15 tracks. Disc two features eight new tracks, plus alternate versions of tracks from Destroyed. Disc 3 is a DVD of all the music videos from Destroyed, including Moby's self-made videos for "Be The One", "Sevastopol", and "Victoria Lucas", plus the 10 finalist videos from the Saatchi and Saatchi video competition, and two Wilcox Sessions videos. To top it off, the package comes with a 24-page booklet with all new photographs taken by Moby. more on this story
Cody Simpson Dolls Coming
The Wish Factory are giving Cody Simpson fans a chance to get their hands on the new Cody Simpson doll with a Toys"R"Us pre-order.
We were sent these details: The Australian-born singer and songwriter is rapidly becoming a pop idol, approaching 2 million Twitter followers, 2 million Facebook likes and over 100 million YouTube views. With word leaking out in social media circles that a Cody Simpson Doll will be available this Christmas, fans of the Australian teen hearthrob are tweeting, calling and scouring for ways to get their hands on the 11.5-inch version of their favorite singer. To help gift-givers ensure that they'll receive a Cody Simpson doll before Christmas, Toys"R"Us is now accepting pre-orders online at www.Toysrus.com/CodySimpson.
"We would like to see that everyone who wants a Cody Simpson doll will be able to get one," says Scott Bachrach, president of The Wish Factory. "This pre-order opportunity offers the best chance to those who order now that they will have the Cody Simpson doll when it becomes available in stores nationwide in early December." more on this story
Drake Comic Coming
The new "Fame: Drake" comic is set to be released in January 2012 and will feature the art of Mike Johnson and the cover by Joe Phillips.
He made a name for himself as the wheelchair bound Jimmy Brooks on "Degrassi: the Next Generation" but when Aubrey Graham went by his middle name, Drake, he rocketed to stardom. Now Bluewater Comics shares the story of how Drake went from Canadian teen-melodrama to the hip hop star that worked with Lil Wayne's stable of musicians with the comic "Fame: Drake."
"The New York Times" best selling writer Marc Shapiro, who is no stranger to the bio-comic, is giving his take on what makes Drake – Drake. "What makes Drake such a distinctive creative personality is that he's not just one thing. His music encompasses hip-hop, rap, old style rhythm and blues, soul and pop. And he's somebody whose music is commercial enough that you can actually hear his music on the radio if you search long enough," said Shapiro, who also authored "Fame: Selena Gomez" and "Infamous: Lindsay Lohan." more on this story
Novi Is Here
(Musebox) Novi has released her debut album, Now I'm Here, following a "Blackbirds" video premiere on Pop Matters and a feature on the AOL Music homepage.
Earlier this summer, Novi first made waves when "Blackbirds," the LP's first single, premiered on Arjan Writes and piqued the interest of music fans across the country and galaxy.
Novi, born Carolyne Neuman, arrives on the scene with an eclectic taste that captivates listeners immediately. Her distinct sound is smooth and full of catchy hooks with looping skills Imogen Heap would envy, and playful, tantalizing lyrics ("I had barflies sipping on my motherf#*king drink") that will leave NOVI "peddling back" through your mind all day long. more on this story
X Factor's Claude Kelly Receives Record of the Year Nomination for Michael Jackson/Akon Song
Songwriter/producer Claude Kelly has received his first Record of the Year (The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter's Award) nomination at the 2011 Soul Train Awards for co-writing Michael Jackson's hit single "Hold My Hand" (duet with Akon), along with Aliaune Thiam (Akon) and Giorgio Tuinfort. "Hold My Hand" was the lead single off Michael Jackson's posthumous album, MICHAEL. The 2011 Soul Train Awards air on November 27, 2011 on BET and Centric.
Kelly has penning hits for the likes of Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston and countless "American Idol" and UK "The X Factor" alumni and Kelly was tapped by the producers of FOX's "The X Factor" to be one of the show's Vocal Producers/Coaches. On the show Claude Kelly is working with the mentors – Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid, Nicole Scherzinger – to arrange, train and coach the contestants on how to best sing and perform their song selections each week.
An expert in his field, Claude Kelly has written Billboard #1 hits and critically-acclaimed, award-winning tracks across genres for Miley Cyrus ("Party In The USA"), Jason Derulo ("In My Head"), Jessie J ("Price Tag"), Ledisi ("Pieces of Me"), Ke$ha ("Take It Off"), Pitbull & Chris Brown ("International Love"), Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Hudson, Flo Rida, T.I., Brandy, R. Kelly, NKOTBSB, Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block, Fefe Dobson, Charice, Chrisette Michelle and Melanie Fiona, among many others. Some of his most recently released singles and songs include Jason Derulo's "Be Careful" and "Bombs Away" along with BET Networks' "Sunday Best" season 2 runner up Jessica Reedy's single "What About Me" off her debut album, From The Heart. He has also worked with Kelly Clarkson ("My Life Would Suck Without You"), Fantasia Barrino ("Bittersweet" & "I'm Doin' Me"), Jordin Sparks, Jennifer Hudson, David Cook, Lee DeWyze, Adam Lambert ("For Your Entertainment") and David Archuletta, along with UK "The X Factor" winners Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, runners up Rebecca Ferguson and Olly Murs, and finalist One Direction.
Catch Claude Kelly on "The X Factor" Wednesdays and Thursdays this Fall on FOX.
Ty Herndon Explains Stones
Ty Herndon has delivered "Stones," which is the lead single from his new studio album that is set to be released in early 2012.
Herndon originally recorded "Stones" for a project that was completed several years ago but never released. While searching for new material for his upcoming album, however, Herndon rediscovered the song and decided to re-record it. The updated version impressed the chart-topping Country singer so much that he decided to release "Stones" as the album's lead single.
"The song 'Stones' is really a metaphor for all of those defining moments in our lives that we are faced with," says Herndon. "Like the lyrics say, 'from the cradle to the grave, our lives are paved with stones.' I've always felt it was such a remarkable and thought-provoking song, and it's really stuck with me through the years. I'm just thrilled that I'm finally able to share it with my fans. I can't think of a better song to release as the first single from my new album." more on this story
Dean Martin Variety Show 6-DVD Collection Coming
(Webster) The Best of the Dean Martin Variety Show, a new 6-DVD collection, will be released on December 6th.
The King Of Cool: The Best of the Dean Martin Variety Show sets capture material never before released from some of the shows greatest episodes during its nine-year run on television from 1965 to 1974.
Hosted by Dean Martin, the acclaimed variety and comedy show was one of the highest-rated in television history, garnering 12 Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe award (Dean Martin "Best Actor in a Comedy Television Series" 1967), frequented by hundreds of guests from across the world of entertainment including legendary actors and actresses from the stage and screen, pop and jazz singers, dancers and comedians. more on this story
Lissy Trullie Previews New Album
(Press Here) Lissy Trullie is giving fans a taste of her upcoming self-titled album, which doesn't come out until out March 6th, 2012.
Produced by John Hill (Santigold, M.I.A., Shakira) and David Sitek (TV On the Radios, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Liars), Lissy Trullie is the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut EP Self-Taught Learner. The first song off the new album, "Madeleine," can be heard here.
Though she had been playing guitar and writing songs since age eleven, and in bands since she was fourteen, it was 2009's appropriately titled Self-Taught Learner that served as the world's introduction to Lissy Trullie. more on this story
RuPaul's Drag Race Contestant Details
"RuPaul's Drag Race" is set to return to Logo in January 2012 and RuPaul and Logo are prepping an all-new squad of 13 lucky contestants who will vie for the crown, an unprecedented $100,000 cash prize and the coveted title of "America's Next Drag Superstar."
Over three trail-blazing seasons, "RuPaul's Drag Race" has taken the country by storm, evolving from a cult hit to a certified pop culture phenomenon. With a devoted and diverse following ranging from soccer moms to Hollywood royalty, "RuPaul's Drag Race" has become appointment television for viewers who can't get enough of the outlandish fun, drama, "eleganza" and most of all, heart that comes with the show.
"We challenged ourselves to make TV's most outrageous show even more outrageous," said Executive Producer, RuPaul. "And I'm happy to report we've succeeded." more on this story
Janie Fricke Revisiting Hits In A New Way
(Webster) Janie Fricke is putting a bluegrass spin on several of her well-known hits with her latest album Country Side of Bluegrass to be released January 24, 2012.
In a partnership with New Music Deals, Janie's album will be available for purchase through Ernest Tubb Record Shops, at shows and on www.janiefricke.com starting in January 2012. Fans can stop by Janie's website now to Pre-Order the album before the January release date.
America became aware of Janie Fricke's voice when she was heard throughout the nation singing jingles for United Airlines, Coca-Cola, McDonalds, and Red Lobster among others. She soon became a background vocalist on albums for musical legends such as Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Eddie Rabbitt, Crystal Gayle, Ronnie Milsap, Barbara Mandrell, Mel Tillis, Johnny Duncan, and Elvis Presley. It wasn't until 1977 that fans and industry alike took notice of Fricke as a solo artist. People were asking who sang the line "Shut out the light and lead me..." in Johnny Duncan's chart topping single "Stranger" and began recognizing her voice in duets with legends Merle Haggard and Moe Bandy among others.
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