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Jay-Z And Kanye West May Do ‘Watch The Throne 2′, Mike Dean Says

Idolator Staff
May 25th, 2012 // Leave a Comment
Jay And Kanye Live
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This Throne's For You?
Jay-Z live on stage performing concert
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Jay-Z Kanye West Watch The Throne

It sounds like we should keep our eyes peeled for Watch The Throne 2. To be sure, Jay-Z and Kanye West both have plenty to do once they’ve wrapped up their tour behind their first joint LP. (Jay-Z has music to write for a film adaptation of Annie, starring Willow Smith; Kanye has a Kardashian to date). But the two appear serious about a sequel, according to West associate Mike Dean. In an interview with Quiet Lunch, Dean rattled off the projects occupying his own time, and called out Watch The Throne 2, saying “it’s coming.” Watch below. More »

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Daft Punk Reportedly Did A Song With EDM Godfather Giorgio Moroder

Robbie Daw
May 25th, 2012 // Leave a Comment
Homework Turns 15
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RIP Donna Summer
Donna Summer
The disco legend has passed away at 63. Read More »
Adele x Daft Punk
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Daft Punk Giorgio Moroder

Fans of electronic music, get ready for some news that will literally make you short-circuit: Daft Punk have gone into the studio with Giorgio Moroder. If you’re asking yourself who Giorgio Moroder is, first thing’s first — slap yourself. Hard. Second, wise up to the fact that the Italian producer revolutionized modern dance music in 1977 with “I Feel Love” (and these other Donna Summer hits), and kept the floors and charts filled with smashes like Blondie’s “Call Me”, Irene Cara’s “Flashdance…What a Feeling”, Phil Oakey’s “Together In Electric Dreams” and Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away”.

Alas, it doesn’t seem like the Grammy/Oscar winner was enlisted to write or produce for Daft Punk. Rather, he’s contributed a rap of sorts. What? More »

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No Doubt To Perform At The 2012 Teen Choice Awards

Becky Bain
May 25th, 2012 // 1 Comment
No Doubt Album Info
No Doubt announce new album
The band reveals release date for new LP. Read More »
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New Kids On The Block World Tour Poster
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No Doubt will drop their first album in over a decade on September 25, but we’ll be getting a taste of the group’s new tunes much sooner than that. The SoCal band will perform at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards, their first live performance since 2009.

“You may have heard the rumors… and yes, we will be performing on the Teen Choice Awards in July!” the band wrote on their Twitter page. The 2012 Teen Choice Awards air July 22 at 8 p.m. EST on Fox. The Gwen Stefani-led group were previously nominated for three Teen Choice Awards, and won “Choice Music: Tour” for their 2004 Singles Tour.

Songs on No Doubt’s as-yet-untitled album include “Push And Shove”, which the band previewed during their premiere webisode chronicling the making of their sixth studio album.

gwen stefani: always in style
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Phillip Phillips Must Undergo Kidney Surgery Again Before ‘American Idol’ Tour

Robbie Daw
May 25th, 2012 // 1 Comment
Phillip Wins!
Phillip Phillips wins American Idol
Season 11 is over, and Phillips is the new American Idol. Read More »
His Winner's Song
Phillip Phillips Home
Listen to Phillip's Idol coronation song "Home". Read More »
Best & Worst Moments
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We pick Phillip & Jessica's highs and lows. Read More »
Phillip Phillips American Idol

You may have been surprised by Phillip Phillips‘ American Idol win on Wednesday, but the singer’s father, also named Phillip Phillips, revealed an even bigger shocker: the 21-year-old Georgian actually underwent a total of eight kidney surgeries during his tenure on the 11th season of Idol.

“He’s been doing [well], but it’s just grueling hours and it’s just amazing what he’s done through the journey,” the senior Phillips told People. “Eight operations since we started American Idol… He’s hitting 50 percent, but he’s still up there swinging away.” More »

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Kanye West’s ‘Cruel Summer’ Premieres At Cannes: What’s It About?

Becky Bain
May 24th, 2012 // Leave a Comment
Kim Kardasian Kanye West Cannes France
Kim Kardasian Kanye West Cannes France
Kim Kardasian Kanye West Cannes France
Kim Kardasian Kanye West Cannes France
Kim Kardasian Kanye West Cannes France
Kim Kardasian Kanye West Cannes France
Kim Kardasian Kanye West Cannes France
Kim Kardasian Kanye West Cannes France
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Kanye West managed to get his ish together the last few weeks and finish his new short film Cruel Summer in order to premiere it at Cannes. (“In a tent, in a car park, 40 minutes walk from the Palais”, a reporter for The Guardian, who was at the screening, clarifies. But still.) The premiere for Kanye’s 30-minute film, his first directorial effort since 2010′s Runaway, was attended by many, including its star, Kid Cudi, as well as West’s new piece of arm candy, Kim Kardashian.

But what is West’s latest epic even about? It’s been a bit of a mystery til now, though reading the plot synopsis doesn’t really clear up any of our questions, either. Jump below for details of the film and the screening — spoilers abound! More »

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Elton John Hospitalized For Respiratory Infection

Becky Bain
May 24th, 2012 // Leave a Comment
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Elton joins The X Factor winner in a Super Bowl ad. Read More »
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Elton John has cancelled three Las Vegas shows after being hospitalized on Wednesday (May 23). The legendary singer was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after developing a serious respiratory infection last weekend while performing at Caesar’s Palace. After extensive tests, John was instructed not to perform for another week so he could undergo treatment.

“It feels strange not to be able to perform these ‘Million Dollar Piano’ concerts at The Colosseum,” the 65-year-old “Tiny Dancer” artist said in a statement. “I love performing this show and I will be thrilled when we return to The Colosseum in October to complete the eleven concerts soon to be scheduled. All I can say to the fans is sorry I can’t be with you.”

elton john and channing tatum: dance partners
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Phillip Phillips Wins ‘American Idol’ Season 11

Carl Williott
May 23rd, 2012 // 23 Comments
Best Of The Best
Phillip Phillips Jessica Sanchez American Idol Season 11
We rank the Top 2's best and worst songs. Read More »
Good, Bad, WTF?
American Idol Season 11
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And Your Idol Is...
Phillip Phillips wins American Idol
Phillip Wins!

Well, America, after Wednesday night’s (May 23) never-ending assembly line of celebrity guests and sequined bodysuits, you and your world record 132 million votes gave us a shocker, but not really, because the guys always win American Idol. Fellow citizens, even though in the end it really doesn’t matter who gets to call themselves the winner, you got it wrong. Yes, Phillip Phillips is a good performer, and his voice has character, and he would presumably write his own songs, which is admirable. More »

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Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch Covers ‘Rolling Stone’, Mike D & Ad-Rock Share Memories Of MCA

Becky Bain
May 23rd, 2012 // 1 Comment
Beastie Boys' Videos
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R.I.P. MCA
Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys
Adam Yauch dies at 47 after a battle with cancer. Read More »
Beasties Mourn Adam
Beastie Boys MCA Death
Read the group's official statement confirming Yauch's death. Read More »
adam yauch rolling stone cover

Rolling Stone pays tribute to the late Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch by putting MCA on the cover of their magazine. The music publication spoke to the surviving members of the band, Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and Mike “Mike D” Diamond, where they shared memories about working with Yauch, how his Buddhism affected his songwriting, and how they reacted when he revealed that he had cancer — and how they’re currently dealing with his passing. “My wife is like, ‘I want to make sure you’re getting it out,’” shares Ad-Rock. “But then I’m walking the dog and I’ll start crying on the street.” Read excepts below. More »

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Beyonce Tributes Bee Gees Singer Robin Gibb

Robbie Daw
May 23rd, 2012 // Leave a Comment
Great Gibb Moments
Bee Gees
Revisit the Bee Gees' best moments in pop. Read More »
Robin Gibb Dead
The Bee Gees member passes away at the age of 62. Read More »
Kelly Covers Bee Gees
Rowland and Buble take on "How Deep Is Your Love." Read More »
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After the passing of Bee Gees star Robin Gibb on Sunday at the age of 62, there’s been an outpouring of online tributes from the singer’s pop peers. The latest comes from Beyonce, who, as a member of Destiny’s Child, covered Australian artist Samantha Sang’s 1977 hit “Emotion”. The song was written by Robin and his brother Barry Gibb, and the original version sailed to #3 on the Hot 100 during the height of the Bee Gees’ success. (The Gibb backing vocals on the chorus are unmistakeable.)

Head below to read Beyonce’s words about Robin, and to flash back to Destiny’s Child’s cover of “Emotion”. More »

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Jessie J To Embark On Nice To Meet You Tour In 2013

Becky Bain
May 22nd, 2012 // Leave a Comment
Jessie's "Domino" Video
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Jessie J At The Roxy
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Jessie J for 'Glamour' magazine
See Jessie's bold and colorful shoot for 'Glamour'. 4 Photos »
jessie j nice to meet you tour

We’re not even halfway through 2012, and Jessie J has already got some major plans for 2013. The “Laserlight” singer has announced her Nice To Meet You tour, which will hit 14 cities in the UK and Ireland in February and March of next year. May we assume that this tour will coincide with the release of her sophomore album? We hope, as we’re curious to hear the end result of her studio time with Dianne Warren and Cee Lo Green.

Tickets for the shows go on sale from 9am on May 25, but for now, check out all the tour dates below. More »

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