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Sade's first album in ten years, Soldier Of Love, hit iTunes last night and already it's the #1 record at the digital store. To promote the ten-song set, Sade performed the LP's title song this morning on The Today Show. "I've just been staying ahead of the law, really," the band's frontwoman Sade Adu joked, when asked what she's been doing for the past decade. "I've just been living my life, really, doing what you do and trying to just be part of the world."
Well, taking a ten-year vacation is probably a snap when you've got cash from the sales of 50 million records steadily flowing into your bank account. Below the jump: Sade performing "Soldier Of Love."
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Sade March Onto ‘The Today Show’ To Perform “Soldier Of Love”
10:57 AM on Tue Feb 9 2010 by Robbie Daw
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Wale Has One Thing On His Mind With Two New Music Videos
9:45 AM on Tue Feb 9 2010 by Robbie Daw
D.C. rapper Wale serves up two new music videos this week, for "Pretty Girls" and "My Sweetie." Chris Robinson—who, amongst other things, shot the clip for Jordin Sparks' "No Air"—directed "Pretty Girls." Incarcerated MC Gucci Mane also features on the song (though, obviously, not in the video). The second clip, "My Sweetie," was directed by tabi Bonney.
Both look like they were shot on a shoestring budget—but, as the one tune's title suggests, contain no shortage of young, pretty girls. Head below the jump to catch Wale's double feature! More »
Both look like they were shot on a shoestring budget—but, as the one tune's title suggests, contain no shortage of young, pretty girls. Head below the jump to catch Wale's double feature! More »
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MGMT Inspired By Lady Gaga On Nine-Song Sophomore Album ‘Congratulations’
9:02 AM on Tue Feb 9 2010 by Robbie Daw
They didn't nab either of the two Grammys they were up for last week, but no matter—synthy hipsters MGMT are moving on to brighter things, like their sophomore album Congratulations.
"It's definitely going to shock people," Andrew Vanwyngarden, one half of the duo, told Spin of the new album (due out April 13). "We dropped any sort of irony that was on the first record, and Congratulations feels true to who we really are."
And who are they really? Apparently a band whose influences this time around ranged from surfing to Lady Gaga. More »
"It's definitely going to shock people," Andrew Vanwyngarden, one half of the duo, told Spin of the new album (due out April 13). "We dropped any sort of irony that was on the first record, and Congratulations feels true to who we really are."
And who are they really? Apparently a band whose influences this time around ranged from surfing to Lady Gaga. More »
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Lil Wayne Documents His Last Night Of Freedom On Video
8:27 AM on Tue Feb 9 2010 by Robbie Daw
On the eve before his sentencing in a Manhattan court today—where he's expected to be carted off to prison to serve a one-year term—Lil Wayne shot an hour-long video with Young Money member Lil Twist.
The UStream clip, posted at Rap-Up, meanders through bouts of honest moments, in-jokes, rambling and some definite NSFW moments. But all the while Weezy remains upbeat. "So tonight's my last night, I ain't got no p****," he says. "I came to the studio to get some work done... So to all you artists out there, that should be some kind of message or example."
Such dedication! Such sacrifice! Watch the rest of the hardest-working MC's final night of freedom below the jump. More »
The UStream clip, posted at Rap-Up, meanders through bouts of honest moments, in-jokes, rambling and some definite NSFW moments. But all the while Weezy remains upbeat. "So tonight's my last night, I ain't got no p****," he says. "I came to the studio to get some work done... So to all you artists out there, that should be some kind of message or example."
Such dedication! Such sacrifice! Watch the rest of the hardest-working MC's final night of freedom below the jump. More »
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PHOTOS: Justin Bieber, One Less Lonely Ferrari
6:30 AM on Tue Feb 9 2010 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Our “Baby” Justin Bieber is growing up. Just weeks before his 16th birthday, Biebes was spotted driving out of a South Miami hotel behind the wheel of a Ferrari F430. Just like any other 15-year-old, we’re sure Justin was trying to clock in a few more driving hours before his driver’s test. However, unlike most 15-year-olds Justin’s first set of wheels falls in the $200,000 range. We’re hoping that he was driving off in the direction of a barbershop. If he can afford a Ferrari, he can definitely afford a haircut. More »
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The Morning Mix: Taylor Swift, A Feminist’s Nightmare?
5:29 AM on Tue Feb 9 2010 by Becky Bain
Good morning! Enjoying the Taylor Swift infographic above? It comes from an in-depth essay from Autostraddle, which makes a compelling case for why the Taylor Swift Brand as an affront to feminists (and music fans) everywhere. Read it and see which side of the fence you're on: Team Taylor, or Team Singing On Key.
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:: Chances are, Jamie Foxx knows more famous people than you do. [Vulture]
:: Drake will embark on an eco-friendly 25-city college campus tour. Yet another reason to party all night long and skip class the next day. [Hip-Hop Wired]
:: Are you a celebrity? Are you thinking about donning a catsuit à la Jennifer Lopez? Then you should read this handy guideline to decide whether that's a good idea or not. (Most likely: not.) [Celebuzz]
:: Both Lily Allen and Gorillaz’ Murdoc are jumping on the Lady Gaga bandwagon a little too late. Hello, guys, people have been yakking about Gaga since last September's VMAs, get with it. [@lilyroseallen, MTV]
:: Not all celebs hate the paparazzi—Jordin Sparks gave the paps an impromptu performance for free! [Just Jared]
After the jump: Sade is back! And it only took ten years. More »
Did You Hear?
:: Chances are, Jamie Foxx knows more famous people than you do. [Vulture]
:: Drake will embark on an eco-friendly 25-city college campus tour. Yet another reason to party all night long and skip class the next day. [Hip-Hop Wired]
:: Are you a celebrity? Are you thinking about donning a catsuit à la Jennifer Lopez? Then you should read this handy guideline to decide whether that's a good idea or not. (Most likely: not.) [Celebuzz]
:: Both Lily Allen and Gorillaz’ Murdoc are jumping on the Lady Gaga bandwagon a little too late. Hello, guys, people have been yakking about Gaga since last September's VMAs, get with it. [@lilyroseallen, MTV]
:: Not all celebs hate the paparazzi—Jordin Sparks gave the paps an impromptu performance for free! [Just Jared]
After the jump: Sade is back! And it only took ten years. More »
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Michael Jackson Doc Charged With Manslaughter, Out On Bail
5:24 PM on Mon Feb 8 2010 by Becky Bain
UPDATE: Dr. Conrad Murray pleaded "not guilty" for the death of Michael Jackson. He's out on $75,000 bail with restrictions to his practice in regards to sedating patients. Michael's parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson, are not satisfied with outcome of the court date. "I didn't like today's hearing at all," Joe tells E! News. "I just want justice done and that was not justice."
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Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta Rock Out For AOL Sessions
4:39 PM on Mon Feb 8 2010 by Becky Bain
While Adam Lambert took a brief break from singing in order to talk shop with other musicians on the Grammy red carpet, his American Idol cohorts Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta performed some of their singles for AOL Sessions. Catch the Idol alum singing "Live Like We're Dying" and "Friday I'll Be Over You" after the jump. More »
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PHOTOS: Rihanna’s A Polite Girl On The Set Of Her “Rude Boy” Video Shoot
2:51 PM on Mon Feb 8 2010 by Erika Brooks Adickman
It’s not clear exactly what Rihanna has in store for us with her new “Rude Boy” music video, but by the looks of these pics that have surfaced from the shoot, it’s going to be anything but well-mannered. Flip through these snaps and let us know what you think of her latest fashion incarnation. More »
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Nick Minaj Goes Bananas On Twitter Over Her Lost Pink Monkey
1:40 PM on Mon Feb 8 2010 by Robbie Daw
Barbz were put on high alert yesterday after Nicki Minaj tweeted an "all points bulletin" stating that her stuffed pink monkey Oscar went missing after a flight from New York to Miami. The world was first introduced to the cute ball of synthetic fur when Minaj was snapped while carrying it on her way to the Late Show With David Letterman set last week.
Now the Young Money rapper is offering a reward of $50,000 for the safe return of her young monkey. We took the liberty of drafting up a "lost pet" poster to help out our favorite Harajuku Barbie. Please print out and post on all nearby telephone poles! After the jump: Nicki's frantic tweets. More »
Now the Young Money rapper is offering a reward of $50,000 for the safe return of her young monkey. We took the liberty of drafting up a "lost pet" poster to help out our favorite Harajuku Barbie. Please print out and post on all nearby telephone poles! After the jump: Nicki's frantic tweets. More »
