Justin Bieber prepares collaborative Christmas album

Christmas always comes too soon, but not for Bieber, who delivers a theme album featuring Usher, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey and more.

The album, Under The Mistletoe, leads with the first single, which is an original Christmas tune titled 'Mistletoe'.

The twelve track disc (fifteen if you go for the deluxe edition) is technically Bieber's second studio album.

It features originals and classics and guest spots from Mariah Carey (herself no stranger to festive music), his mentor Usher, New Jack Swing legends Boyz II Men, The Band Perry, and Busta Rhymes chipping in on 'Little Drummer Boy'. Truly.

Under The Mistletoe will be released on October 28 in Australia via Universal. 'Mistletoe' the single is out today.

Have a look at the Biebster rugging up against the cold and courting a Selena Gomez-a-like in a film clip teaser for 'Mistletoe' here.(Music-News)

Beyonce knows baby's sex

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z know what sex their baby is, Tina Knowles has revealed.

The couple are expecting their first baby in February.
Beyoncé's mom is excited about becoming a grandmother for the second time and was dropping plenty of hints about the new arrival at the Angel Ball in New York on Monday.
"Yeah they know what they're having," she told Life & Style. "But I'm not telling!"
Tina confessed that Beyoncé has been suffering from morning sickness. But she has been working hard to get herself through it.
However, Tina thinks that when Beyoncé has the baby she will be forced to slow down a bit.
"She went through it [morning sickness], but she's got past it now," she explained. "She's doing really good. She's busy. She's going to be an awesome mom. I think it will slow her down somewhat, but I think she'll be the same great person she's been."
The designer also had plenty of praise for rapper Jay-Z. She believes the 41-year-old will make a fantastic father.
"I think he's going to be awesome," she added. "They are very, very happy and just glowing. It's great to see."
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Taylor Swift Launches Wonderstruck Perfume

riced at $59.50, the country singer says she is “obsessed” with the fragrance.

NEW YORK (AP) - Note to men: Taylor Swift's fragrance might smell good, but it's not for you.

"This fragrance is really for people of all ages and I've had to talk some of my guy friends out of wearing it," Swift said, laughing. "So it's debatable whether it's, you know, for both (sexes)."Read more

Selena Gomez gets tough, raps in MTV EMAs promo - video

Selena Gomez has ditched her clean-cut image to perform an egocentric rap in a light-hearted promo for the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.

The Wizards Of Waverly Place star is encouraged by an alter ego with attitude to revel in her hosting role at the Belfast ceremony on November 6.

The pair are then seen launching into a self-congratulatory musical piece, which includes the lyrics: "Who else better than me to be hosting the show, people know who the 'F' I is, I'm a pro." read more or Watch video At Digital Spy

Taylor Swift Is Billboard’s “Woman Of The Year” 2011

Taylor Swift has been crowned “Woman of the Year” by Billboard Magazine.

The four-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter behind the blockbuster albums Fearless and Speak Now has been selected to receive the coveted award at the sixth annual Billboard Women in Music event, set for Dec. 2 in New York City. At 21, the youngest artist to ever receive the honor, succeeding previous “Woman of the Year” recipients Reba McEntire, Beyonce, and Fergie. Taylor’s appointment comes as she celebrates being the bestselling artist in the industry over the past 12 months. Her latest album, Speak Now, has sold over 3.6 million copies since its release last fall.

Bill Werde, Billboard’s Editorial Director, says:

“Taylor has shown the power of good songwriting with music that has transcended genres, and we’re thrilled to recognize all of her successes over the past year by honoring her with the Billboard Woman of the Year Award. At the young age of 21, Taylor has already made a major impact on music and has been an incredible role model for aspiring singers/songwriters and young women everywhere. I look forward to watching her career continue to flourish in the years to come.”

Billboard’s annual Women in Music Event celebrates the most powerful and talented women in the music business, coinciding with the publication of Billboard’s “Women in Music Power Players” list. The “Woman of the Year” gong is the latest honor for Swift, who became the youngest person to win the Grammy for Best Album for Fearless in 2010. She’s also won several ACM, CMA, and AMA Awards. Read more at Popcrunch

Chris Brown Tops BET Hip-Hop Awards With Four Wins

Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa took home two trophies apiece at Tuesday night's show in Atlanta.

Chris Brown was the big winner Tuesday night at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, held in Atlanta.
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The singer received four trophies, including best hip-hop video and best collaboration for "Look at Me Now," featuring Busta Rhymes.Read At Hollywood Reporter

The Dø to release 'Too Insistent'

French/Finnish duo The Dø release 'Too Insistent' on October 31st through Village Green. 'Too Insistent' is the lead single from The Dø's breathtaking new album 'Both Ways Open Jaws', out November 14th.

Written and produced by The Dø ' Dan Levy and Olivia B Merilahti ' 'Too Insistent' is an exhilarating guitar-led track, peppered with delicate hues. Singer Olivia leaps from octave to octave in her sprightly soprano tones, flashes of falsetto bring to mind Joni Mitchell, as strings and horns creep into the second chorus, a rich, sonic tapestry evolves.Read more

Beyoncé Knowles: I needed to work on myself

Beyoncé Knowles wanted to build up her 'self-worth' before having a baby.

The singer and her husband Jay-Z are expecting their first child in February. They have been together for ten years, with the star explaining she wanted to achieve as much as possible in her professional life before concentrating on starting a family.

't was important to me that I gave myself time to focus on becoming the woman I want to be, building my empire, my relationship, and my self-worth, before I became a mother,' she told the November edition of Harper's Bazaar. 'Now God has blessed us with the ultimate.'

Beyoncé confirmed her pregnancy at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) at the end of August. She says walking the red carpet before announcing the secret was a petrifying experience.

The star revealed she was expecting a baby by rubbing her growing tummy through her orange Lanvin dress.

' put a lot of thought into how I wanted to unveil it. It was important to me that I was able to do it myself," she explained. "I was extremely nervous. It was the toughest red carpet I ever did... I decided to say nothing and proudly show my baby bump. I felt it was more powerful to see the love and enthusiasm as opposed to saying anything."

Beyoncé, 30, went on to discuss her relationship with her 41-year-old husband. They got together when she was 20 and she believes years spent getting to know each other and building a strong bond has helped their marriage.Read more at Music-News

Beyonce's Rep Shuts Down 'foolish' Fake Pregnancy Rumours

A representative for Beyonce has shot down bizarre rumours suggesting theR&B superstar is wearing a prosthetic baby bump after her bulging stomach appeared to briefly deflate during an interview on Australian TV.

The Crazy In Love hitmaker, who revealed she is expecting her first child with husband Jay-Z at the MTV Video Music Awards in August (11), recently taped a chat for Sunday Night HD and the footage aired Down Under at the weekend (09Oct11).

But the interview made headlines for all the wrong reasons within hoursof its broadcast as it appeared Beyonce's baby bump had folded in on itself as she sat down for the TV discussion.

I'm very grateful that God has blessed me with the biggest gift any human being can have

The clip has sent gossip bloggers into overdrive and many have suggested the singer and Jay-Z have actually chosen a surrogate mother, and are faking the pregnancy until the tot is born in February (12).

But Beyonce's publicist has dismissed the crazy claims, telling Eonline.com the rumours are all "foolish".

The expectant star has been gushing about her pregnancy joy, and recently said, "If it's any time, right now is the time. I'm so happy. It already has changed my life. My husband and I have been together for 10 years.All of my 20s, since I was 20. I just felt like it's time. I'm very grateful that God has blessed me with the biggest gift any human being can have".

Source: Female First uk

The Saturdays return with new single My Heart Takes Over

The UK's biggest girl band, The Saturdays, return with new single My Heart Takes Over released on 14th November through Polydor Records.

It is the third single from their forthcoming album, On Your Radar, released on 21st November, My Heart Takes Over sees Mollie, Frankie, Rochelle, Una and Vanessa leave the dancefloor for a gorgeous ballad which showcases the girls harmonies.

The new album sees a transition for the girl group. Having previously collaborated with heavy hitters from both the UK and US, such as Chipmunk and Flo Rida, for the new album they have been working with an all-star cast of producers including Space Cowboy, Steve Mac, David Eriksen, Brian Higgins and joining forces with US artists such as Travie McCoy.

This December the girls will go on their biggest tour to date with the All Fired Up tour playing in arenas across the country.

Since their debut in 2008, The Saturdays have remained a permanent fixture in the charts, having sold over an impressive 2 million records and snapped up ten top 10 singles. Undoubtedly, one of the most successful girl groups in the past five years, they recently scooped Best Band at this year's Glamour Awards.Read more

Kate Bush announces 'Wild Man' as first single from '50 Words For Snow'

Wild Man' is the first single to be taken from Kate Bush's brand new studio album '50 Words For Snow' and is available for download on 11th October 2011. '50 Words for Snow' is released on 21st November 2011.

The album comprises all new material and was recorded during the same period that Kate worked on her album 'Director's Cut', which was released in May.

'50 Words For Snow' features seven brand new tracks set against a background of falling snow. The total running time is 65 minutes.for more info Music-News

Mary J Blige to mark 'My Life' anniversary with New York concert

Mary J Blige has announced plans to play a special anniversary concert in New York City next month.

The 'No More Drama' singer will commemorate the 17th anniversary of the release of her 1994 album My Life with a show at Terminal 5 on November 23.

"I think My Life is so relevant now and will always be relevant. It's etched in stone in the music world and people's personal lives because it was the very first time that someone said something that people were thinking," Blige told MTV News.

"I was speaking from my own life and my own trials and tribulations. Turns out four million other people were feeling the exact same thing at the same time."

Blige, who has several film roles in the works, recently said that she wants to earn a good reputation as an actress. Read more at digital spy

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will.i.am denies Black Eyes Peas split

Black Eyed Peas founder will.i.am has taken to Twitter to dispel rumours of the demise of the band.

'Why do people listen to rumors.'Me and @apl_de created the peas'.so.from the creators mouth.We are not breaking up.stop the rumors,' he tweeted.

Rumours of the breakup have been ongoing since July. Will.i.am actually started the rumour. 'The @Bep will take a break after the beginning.just like we did from monkey business to the e.n.d.but it doesn't mean we stop creating', he tweeted back then.

Kanye West fuelled the story this week when he announced at his show, 'Rest in peace to the Black Eyed Peas. You're gonna be missed.'

That forced will.i.am to stomp out that new fire. 'maybe @kanyewest was stating the fact we will take a rest for a little bit.but we the @bep will never die.never.impossible,' he tweeted after Kanye's comments. Read more at Music-News

Beyonce's 'Countdown' Video Shoot Was 'Evolving, Spontaneous'

Beyoncé's "Countdown" video plays up the singer's theatrical side. It pays homage to iconic films like "West Side Story" and "Funny Face," as well as '60s icons like the Supremes and Audrey Hepburn. The clip, co-directed by Adria Petty, is an eye-catching glimpse at the pop culture moments that reside in the creative conscience of the pop star.

While a lot of the video displays the singer's personality and spunk, as well as her ever-expanding baby bump, it's clear that Petty and her team worked hard to make sure they captured the spirit of the milestones they re-created in the video.

"I brought Beyoncé a number of references and we picked some out together. Most were German modern-dance references, believe it or not. But it really evolved," she told MTV News, calling it "an evolving, spontaneous process." Read more at MTV

Shakira 'advising Obama on Education Issues Is a Great Honour'

Colombian superstar Shakira is "humbled" to have been appointed to U.S President Barack Obama's education committee to share her advice on how to provide the best education for Hispanics living in America.

The Hips Don't Lie hitmaker was named a member of the Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics earlier this week (begs03Oct11) and she was officially handed the position during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Thursday (06Oct11).

Shakira, who has long been involved with educational issues in her homeland through her Barefoot Foundation, admits she is flattered to have been approached for the role and insists the position is a "great honour" for her.

I am thankful to President Obama and I am humbled that my philanthropic experience could be helpful in some measureand can be used to amplify the message and work of the President and this Commission

Speaking at the event, the singer told the audience, "Being here today is a tremendous honour for me. I am thankful to President Obama and I am humbled that my philanthropic experience could be helpful in some measureand can be used to amplify the message and work of the President and this Commission... "I hope that through my appointment to this commission, I will be able to share what I've learned through the 15 years I have been involved in the education of Latino children.

I am sure you will agree with methat race and ethnicity shouldn't be factors in the success of any child...

"The Obama administration has made a point to improve Latino education and E28093 as I spoke to the President previously E28093 I am extremely passionate about working with the White House to plan an early childhood education summit in the coming year... "Thank you again, this is a great honour for me, I am so happy to be here". Others joining Shakira include community activist Adrian Pedroza and Arizona's School District Superintendent Kent P. Scribner.

Source: Female First uk

BURBERRY is the first fashion brand to launch its own music single

BURBERRY is the first fashion brand to launch its own music single. The label's chief creative officer Christopher Bailey has worked alongside British band The Feeling to create a soundtrack to go with Burberry's new fragrance, Burberry Body, fronted by Vogue cover girl Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

"Music is a hugely important facet of the Burberry world and with the launch of Burberry Body we wanted to create an iconic soundtrack that reflects the sensuality and attitude of the fragrance," explained Bailey. "We worked with The Feeling, a band that I have long admired, on a unique recording of Rosé at Abbey Road. This exclusive string version captures the mood and spirit of the Burberry Body campaign perfectly."

The track is a new, acoustic version of the band's original song, Rosé, and will be released as a single on Monday October 10 - along with an exclusive music video also recorded at Abbey Road, available for download through iTunes.

"We kept it very simple, but the strings give it a feeling of refinement and also heighten the emotions in the song," said The Feeling frontman Dan Gillespie Sells. "It's great that Rosé has been rediscovered like this, and it was an honour to work with Burberry on this campaign; the brand that has a great connection with music."

source: Vogue

Beyonce Flaunts Baby Bump In 'Countdown' Video

Beyoncé has an affinity for recalling the past in her videos — from the "Mexican Breakfast" Bob Fosse/Gwen Verdon routine that inspired the "Single Ladies" video to her tortured '50s homemaker character in "Why Don't You Love Me" — and her latest clip for the horn-heavy "Countdown" jam is no exception.

The video is a feast for the eyes, with Beyoncé taking on a variety of iconic looks. Her makeup when the video opens recalls the mod styling of Twiggy, but soon enough, she segues into full-on Audrey Hepburn mode, taking both her look and dance cues from the 1957 film "Funny Face."

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From there, we see the pop star in a variety of bold, brightly colored bathing suits and a black-and-white hat, set against a constantly changing background of vivid colors. It's an iconic image that brings to mind the classic Vogue photo shoots of yesteryear. Read more at MTv

Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum Among CMT's Artists of the Year

CMT has named Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift its Artists of the Year. The network will honor the performers in a 90-minute special, CMT Artists of the Year, on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 9 p.m.

The network ranked the artists by album sales, country radio airplay, concert sales gross, and user activity on CMT.com, including video plays, searches and artist page views. It then narrowed its list to the top performers across all categories.

According to CMT’s data over the past 12 months, the artists named have collectively received more than 2.7 million spins of their current songs; sold more than 9 million copies of their current albums; sold more than 20 million individual downloads of their current singles; and have attracted 10.2 million video streams, in addition to topping both the touring and CMT.com charts. Keep Reading at Hollywood Reporter

Rihanna Breaks Madonna's Record With 20th Top 10 Single: 'We Found Love'

The club-ready track, featuring Calvin Harris, hit No. 9 in its second week on the Hot 100 chart.

Rihanna roars to a 20th top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. She snags her 20th faster than any other solo artist, as "We Found Love," featuring Calvin Harris, darts 16-9 in its second chart week.

Having first graced the Hot 100 the week of June 11, 2005, with the eventual No. 2-peaking "Pon De Replay," Rihanna reaches 20 top 10s in a span of just six years and four months, besting Madonna for the quickest collection of top 10s among soloists (from an artist's first Hot 100 appearance) in the chart's 53-year history. Madonna tallied her 20th top 10, "Hanky Panky," the week of July 28, 1990, for a stretch of six years and nine months after her chart introduction with "Holiday." Rihanna, thus, bests Madonna's mark by five months.

Among all acts, Rihanna's run to 20 top 10s is the second-fastest. Read more at Hollywood Reporter