New Michelle Williams Song - "We Break The Dawn"

Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams has a brand new single called “We Break the Dawn.” This is a new pop dance sound for Michelle, who has previously released two gospel albums. Look for her third offering Unexpected this summer. Michelle’s got a hot new look too.

Listen to “We Break the Dawn”

(source: Rap-Up.com)

New Mariah Carey Song - "Love Story"

Mariah Carey has been recording “Love Story,” a new song that can be found on E=MC² (April 15). The song was produced by Jermaine Dupri. In the footage, Mariah gives us an exclusive synopsis of the song.

To my taste, the song is slightly borring, what do you think?

Michelle Williams - "Unexpected" Promo Pics

Michelle Williams is set to release her first album "Unexpected" this August, and new promotional shots for the album have surfaced. "We Break The Dawn", the album's first single, has been confirmed to debut on People.com this coming Monday (March 31st).

Win Airtime with Arizona Jeans!

Are you looking for a lucky break, are you dying to show off what you've got and get into the music industry, then this is the contest for you!

Arizona Jeans has recently launched at azjeans.com to give independent and unsigned bands/artists the chance to become the next sound of AZ Jeans and get their big break in the biz.

Individual artists and bands can submit up to 3 original songs for potential to win and have their song played in the AZ Jeans jukebox. Plus,each winner will be featured in a band profile.

Here's what you should do to enter the competition:

• Go to AZ Jeans official contest page and fill out the online submission form. Each band or artist must submit at least one original song and may enter up to three original songs total.

• Bands/Artists have until May 2nd to submit their original music and then until May 23rd to get the most votes for their songs to win.

• Visitors to azjeans.com will be given the chance to choose their favorite artist from the submissions, and up to five finalists will be selected based on the most votes.

Good luck to you all!

Erykah Badu "Real Thang" Contest Remix

Universal/Motown multi-platinum-selling, Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter/actress Erykah Badu takes the spotlight with her new album New Amerykah. Erykah Badu has enlisted some of the most talented, underground producers and engineers in the hip-hop game to support her fourth studio album in seven years, including producer 9th Wonder, Madlib, Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Karriem Riggins, and a host of others. "The music is the star," says Erykah, "I just laid down my vocals and let the music breathe while the melodies tell the stories."

Emerging and established DJ's, producers/beat makers, and musicians can get in the mix as part of Erykah Badu "Real Thang" campaign and contest. Just download the acappella version of "Real Thang", originally produced by Madlib, and remix it. .Creativity is key, so all types of remixes are welcomed (hip-hop, r&b/soul, house, broken beat, rock, reggae, etc.). Produced buzz track "Real Thang" is a special buzz track which does not appear on New Amerykah.

The grand winner will receive:

* A top of the line DJ package from Stanton and professional speakers from KRK
* Become a member of the 1200Squad.com
* Have a remix blasted out to all of the 1200Squad radio, mix show, and mix tape dj's
* Have the remix featured on the Cornerstone Mixtape and Suite 903
* Win a subscription to Remix Magazine and a VIP pass to an upcoming Remix Hotel
* Remix will be featured on Erykah Badu's Myspace page, on Okayplayer, and on Fusicology

Two runners up will receive:

* A gear package from Stanton
* Become a member of the 1200Squad.com
* Win a subscription to Remix Magazine
* Remix will be featured on Erykah Badu's Myspace page and on Okayplayer

Log onto Remix Magazine to learn more about the contest and to download the acappella.

Erykah's official Site
Erykah's official MySpace

New Trina Video - "I Gotta Thang For You" feat. Keyshia Cole

Yahoo! Music premieres new video "I Gotta Thang For You" Feat. Keyshia Cole. Thomas Jones, running back for the New York Jets, makes a cameo apperance in the video.

I think it was a smart move to add Keyshia Cole to the song, it does add something good to the song. I have to say that I absolutely do not like the album cover though, I just don't understand why she's holding a bullet between her teeth.

Trina will also have an official album release party in Miami, and in-store promo dates have also been released. Here's the official flyer:

MIAMI -- APRIL 1st
BRANDSMART
16051 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33156
2-4 PM

BEST BUY
11450 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
7-9 PM

ORLANDO/TAMPA -- APRIL 2
FYE
9401 W. Colonial DR.
Ocoee, FL 34761
3-5 PM

BEST BUY
1725 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33607
7-9 PM

JACKSONVILLE - APRIL 3
FYE
1910 Wells Rd.
Orange Park, FL 32073
3-5 PM

ATLANTA -- APRIL 4
North GA CD
509 Beaver Ruin Rd.
Norcross, GA 30071
12-1 PM

Sound Shop - S. Dekalb Mall
Candler Rd.
Decatur, GA 30034
1:30-2:30 PM

Super Sounds
4919 Flat Shoals Parkway
Decatur, GA 30035
2:45-3:30 PM

DBS
5658 Riverdale Rd.
College Park, GA 30349
4-5 PM

Janet Jackson - "Feedback" Remix Ciara, Busta Rhymes, Fabolous

Janet Jackson released the OFFICIAL "Feedback" REMIX featuring Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Fabolous!

Listen to "Feedback" REMIX

(source:THINKTANK)

New Keyshia Cole Video - "Heaven Sent"

“Heaven Sent” is the fourth single off Keyshia Cole’s Just Like You. The video was shot in Hawaii and directed by Benny Boom. It is based off the “Footprints in the Sand” poem. (source: Rap-Up.com)

Madonna Covers Vanity Fair

Madonna will be on the cover of May's issue of "Vanity Fair", which is their third official green issue. Madonna looks really great here, better than on other covers I've seen lately. However, I wonder how she relates to a green issue?

Leona Lewis on The Tonight Show

Leona Lewis performed on Jay Leno's Tonight Show last Wednesday. As usual she looked amazing and gave a great performance.

News on George Michael's 25 LIVE U.S. Tour!

George Michael’s official fan club site, GeorgeMichael.com, will be offering ticket pre-sales and four exclusive VIP packages for the "25 LIVE" tour, George's first North American tour in 17 years.

George Michael fans can get first access to exclusive ticket pre-sales for the 25 LIVE tour by joining the official online fan club on GeorgeMichael.com. In addition, Club members will receive full access to GeorgeMichael.com content, access to members-only contests for chances to win exclusive autographed memorabilia, and the latest official news on George Michael.

Fan Club Pre-Sales: March 31 – April 5
* Mar 31 @ 10AM local – Exclusive pre-sale launches
* Apr 01 @ 12Noon – Exclusive pre-sale ends
* Apr 05 – Fan club ticket sales end on GeorgeMichael.com

Fans also have access to VIP packages available on GeorgeMichael.com.

The four VIP packages include:

Deluxe Travel Package
Includes hotel accommodations for two nights, transportation to and from the concert, a premium ticket located in rows 2 & 3 on the center floor, access to the welcome reception and pre/post-show party, exclusive merchandise gift item, and an official George Michael USB media wristband.

Escapade Package
Includes premium ticket located within rows 4-7 on the center floor or rows 2-5 on the side floor, access to the pre-show onsite dinner reception, access to VIP entrances (where available), exclusive merchandise gift item, and an official George Michael USB media wristband.

Gold Hot Seat Package
Includes premium ticket within rows 8-12 on the center floor or rows 6-12 on the side floor, exclusive merchandise gift item, and an official George Michael USB media wristband.

Silver Hot Seat Package
Includes premium PL2 ticket, exclusive merchandise gift item, and an official George Michael USB media wristband.

GeorgeMichael.com also includes all the latest tour information, so keep checking back for announcements and other tour news.

I wish I could go to another 25 Live concert, it is absolutely amazing, make sure you get tickets you'll have a great time!!!

Alicia Keys - Rotterdam "As I Am" Tour Pictures

Alicia Keys performed in Rotterdam this week, here are some beautiful pictures of the concert. I'm sure it was an amazing concert, I know the venue there very well. I've seen Jamiroquai, Sting, and George Michael there before and it's a great place to see a concert. My favorite picture is the one with the piano!

Mariah Carey - The "Hills" Party Performance

Mariah Carey performed "Touch My Body", "We Belong Together", and "That Chick" at the season 3 premiere of MTV's "The Hills" earlier this week. I'm not crazy about "Touch My Body", but "That Chick" sounds pretty good. It's got a catchy tune. Check out all performances below!

By the way, the above picture will be part of Mariah's E=MC2 album, it's the latest promotional picture.

What do you think of Mariah's performance and her new song "That Chick"?

Mariah Carey on "The Hills", ITUNES, and more!

Don’t miss Mariah Carey’s Special performance of “Touch My Body” and “We Belong Together” on the premiere of “The Hills” airing tonight at 11:00pm on MTV!!!

That's not all!!!

Mariah Carey fans can buy her first single "Touch My Body" today on ITUNES as well as pre-order the album, E=MC² , due in stores April 15! Click here

Log on to Island Records now and grab the official Mariah Carey widget. Just click on the "Grab & Share" button at the bottom to send to a friend or add it to your Myspace, Facebook and any other profiles.

Great News For US George Michael Fans!

After performing 80 shows in 12 European countries for a staggering 1.3 million fans over the past year alone, legendary superstar George Michael will be bringing his smash 25 LIVE tour to North American Arenas in the summer of 2008 in support of his new retrospective record. This will be Michael's first North American tour in 17 years. The new record, titled Twenty-Five, will be released April 1st and is a 29-song, 2-CD set featuring several new songs (including duets with superstars Paul McCartney and Mary J. Blige and a song from the hit TV series, Eli Stone) in addition to many of Michael's iconic songs from both his solo and WHAM! career. In addition, a companion 2-disc DVD of 40 videos will also be made available.

The 25 LIVE tour broke several ticket sales records, most notably in Copenhagen. Michael's concert at The Parken Stadium sold over 50,000 tickets in the matter of minutes, shattering the previous ticket sales record at the venue, formerly held by U2
(source: George Michael.com)

Here are the official tour dates:

June 17: San Diego/San Diego Sports Arena
June 19: San Jose, Calif./HP Pavilion
June 21: Las Vegas/MGM Grand
June 22: Phoenix/US Airways Center
June 25: Los Angeles/Great Western Forum
July 2: Seattle/Key Arena
July 4: Vancouver/General Motors Place
July 7: St. Paul/Xcel Energy Center
July 9: Chicago/United Center
July 13: Dallas/American Airlines Center
July 14: Houston/Toyota Center
July 17: Toronto/Air Canada Centre
July 18: Montreal/Bell Centre
July 21 and 23: New York/Madison Square Garden
July 26: Philadelphia/Wachovia Center
July 27: Boston/TD Banknorth Garden
July 29: Washington, D.C./Verizon Center
July 31: Atlanta/Philips Arena
Aug. 2: Tampa/St. Pete Times Forum
Aug. 3: Sunrise, Fla./Bank Atlantic Center

There will probably be more dates announced in the near future. I saw George's 25 Live in Holland and it was absolutely AMAZING, make sure to go see it!!!

New Jay-Z Video - "I Know"

"I Know” is Jay-Z’s 3rd single and video from his “American Gangster” Album. The song was Produced by The Neptunes and the music video was Directed by Philip Andelman . It features Zöe Kravitz (Daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet).

New Wyclef Video - "Fast Car"

"Fast Car" is the newest video from Wyclef Jean, which is one of the songs featured on the album "Carnival,Vol. II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant (Deluxe Edition)".

Mariah Carey Covers "Parade" Magazine

Mariah Carey features on the cover and in an interview of "Parade" magazine this month. She discusses her ex-husbant Tommy Mottola, mainting artisitc integrity, being an outcast, her mother, getting older, and her breakdown.

Check out the beautiful photoshoot Mariah made for "Parade"!

Danity Kane on 106 & Park!

Danity Kane continued along the promo trail for their new album 'Welcome To The Dollhouse' by stopping at BET's 106 & Park and performed an acapella version of "Damaged.

Madonna Covers Q Magazine

Here's another tough cover of Madonna, I guess she doesn't really like to show any softness these days. I'm not sure that I like this look for her. She went from a disco's 70s look (which wasn't great) to a touch and rough chick you shouldn't mess with.

What do you think of the cover?

Erykah Badu in "Trace" Magazine

Erykah Badu and Q Tip featured in this month's "Trace" magazine. The photo shoot looks really great! I love how funky Erykah looks like!

Mariah Carey - Macy's Ad

Mariah Carey is promoting her fragrance in a Macy's commercial video. The TV spot also features Martha Stewart, Carlos Santana, and Donald Trump and will air beginning this weekend.

Mya on "Chicago"!

Mya will join the cast of the Broadway musical Chicago, as the character murderess Velma Kelly, from May 12th to July 13th.

Trina - Video Stills from "I Gotta Thang For You"

Trina recently shot her video for "I Gotta Thang For You" Featuring Keyshia Cole. The video also features New York Jets Running Back Thomas Jones. Video Coming Soon!!!

Throughout the past decade Trina has had the pleasure of gracing the covers of some of the top publications in the country, including three cover stories in KING Magazine, The Source, Smooth, XXL, Sister 2 Sister and most recently Ocean Drive just to name a few, helping her to build her name and her brand. For Trina, business is a priority. Aside from her music, she has other business ventures and is intent on building an empire to grow her brand. “I’m trying to make myself more of a business person this time around,” she says speaking more in-depth about her, Diamond Princess & new Diamond Doll fragrance, Pink Diamond Couture Clothing, and her future acting career.

But first, Trina is going to make sure that her music is right, which is why she is in such high demand as a featured guest artist. In between working on her fourth album entitled “Still Da Baddest”, she has kept herself busy by appearing on hit records. “I’m honored to do those guest appearances,” she says. “I’m a chick in the game who is working, and people will respect that. “ I came in the game as the “Baddest Chick” and I have “NO” intentions on resigning from my critically acclaimed title or handing down my crown.”

"Still Da Baddest" In-Stores April 1st

Jennifer Lopez and her twins!

Here's the first exclusive picture of Jennifer lopez and her twins. I know it isn't music related, but I know that many of you will love to see this!

This week's issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, features 12 pages of new photos of the pop star with husband Marc Anthony and their 1-month-old bundles of joy inside their Long Island home and nursery. The happy new parents spoke candidly to PEOPLE about the pregnancy, addressing everything from Jennifer's weight gain to rumors of infertility. For all the details, pick up the new issue, on newsstands Friday.

Scarlett Johansson - "Anywhere I Lay My Head" Promo Picture

Scarlett Johansson will release her first album "Anywhere I Lay My Head" on May 6th. Here's one of the promo pics of her upcoming CD.

The album includes ten Tom Waits cover tracks and one original song, entitled a ”Song for Jo.”

Tracklisting:

“Fawn”
“Town With No Cheer”
“Falling Down”
“Anywhere I Lay My Head”
“Fannin’ Street”
“Song for Jo”
“Green Grass”
“I Wish I Was in New Orleans”
“I Don’t Want To Grow Up”
“No One Knows I’m Gone”
“Who Are You?”

Britney Spears on Southpark!

Get ready for an amazing South Park Episode! I think it's better to see Britney as a cartoon character, look at her latest video, it looks a lot better than anything else she's done recently!

“Britney Spears is trying to get away from it all in the mountains near South Park when the boys have a run-in with her. Stan and Kyle get caught up in Britney’s celebrity and the never-ending feeding frenzy that follows her wherever she goes.”