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The Lonely Island, Michael Bolton And Akon Sex Up The Emmys
Mon Sep 19 2011 by Robbie Daw
Last night's Emmy Awards telecast didn't hit too many high notes when it came to recognizing music-related shows (though Outstanding Directing for a variety, music or comedy series went to Don Roy King, for the May Saturday Night Live episode starring Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga). That said, at least there was the SNL spin-off "group" The Lonely Island, who performed a medley of their Turtleneck & Chain jams "I Just Had Sex" and "Jack Sparrow" — complete with Akon and Michael Bolton on backup — and "3 Way" (featuring Maya Rudolph filling in for Lady Gaga). Get sexy below.
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Jay-Z Tops ‘Forbes’ Hip Hop Cash Kings Throne Once Again
Wed Aug 10 2011 by Robbie Daw
While you're poring over the reviews of Jay-Z and Kanye West's newly-released LP Watch The Throne — and, you know, actually listening to the album — consider this: Jay actually is on the throne, according to Forbes. The 41-year-old Brooklyn MC has topped the mag's annual Cash Kings list of hip hop's top earners, with $37 million in the bank, for a staggering fourth time in five years. Just behind Hova is Diddy and Kanye, while "Super Bass" diva Nicki Minaj is the only female to make the list of kings. Peek at rap's biggest bank-makers below.
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Kat DeLuna Drops It Low In New Video
Thu Jul 28 2011 by Idolator Staff
It's been a while since Kat DeLuna troubled the Billboard Hot 100 — four long years have passed since "Whine Up" went top 30 - but the Dominican diva is hoping to change all that with her new single "Drop It Low". The catchy club-banger fuses heavy electro-beats with the sultry Latin sounds that won the 23-year-old a loyal following in 2007. Watch the video after the jump.
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Will Justin Timberlake Or The Lonely Island Take Home An Emmy For Original Song?
Thu Jul 14 2011 by Idolator Staff
The cast of Glee fared pretty well with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences this year, but the musical comedy series surprisingly wasn't nominated for "Original Music & Lyrics" despite this season's addition of original tunes. Instead, Saturday Night Live dominated the category with four nominations, leaving room for only Family Guy's "Christmastime Is Killing Us" and "An American Prayer—Hymn II?" from the HBO comedy special Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced. (Another HBO special that went over well with the Emmys? Lady Gaga's Monster Ball snagged five nods!) Watch the nominated clips below, then vote for the winner in our poll.
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Akon Is “Still A Survivor” On New Mixtape Track
Tue Jul 5 2011 by Becky Bain
While he's still prepping his next full-length release Stadium (due this September), Akon quietly dropped a new mixtape, Konkrete, right before the holiday weekend. The Island-sounding midtempo single "Still A Survivor" isn't anything to write home about, but if you're searching for an inoffensive tune to clap along to this summer, the Michael Jackson collaborator's got you covered. Listen below.
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Michael Jackson Lives Again Thanks To… Nick Cannon?
Thu May 26 2011 by Idolator Staff
Michael Jackson's "Rock With You" turns 32 years old this year, which makes it just one year older than the latest artist to attempt MJ's iconic moves: Nick Cannon. Mr. Mariah Carey, now a proud dad, just released a teaser video for his upcoming single "Famous", in which Cannon boldly re-creates Jackson's sparkly, silvery "Rock With You" body suit — and poorly re-creates his dance moves. Is this a Michael Jackson memorial Mariah would approve? Watch below More »
Lonely Island’s ‘Turtleneck & Chain’ Track List Features Justin Timberlake, Nicki Minaj & Rihanna
Fri Apr 22 2011 by Becky Bain
Weird Al might have some stiff competition for funniest album of the year. For their sophomore album Turtleneck & Chain, the class clowns of The Lonely Island recruited some of music's biggest names: Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Beck, Nicki Minaj, Santigold, Akon, Snoop Dogg, and the one, the only, Michael Bolton. That's almost as many celebrities as there are in the Beastie Boys' latest clip! Check out the full track list of the double disc CD/DVD below.
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The Morning Mix: Demi Lovato Is Leaving Disney Series ‘Sonny With A Chance’
Wed Apr 20 2011 by Robbie Daw
Did You Hear?
:: Eighteen-year-old Disney star/Selena Gomez pal Demi Lovato is exiting her series Sonny With A Chance to focus on her recovery following recent emotional issues. "It's kind of sad for me that a chapter of my life has ended but there couldn't be a better time for me to move on," she says. [People]
:: Who wants new Neon Hitch music? Why, you do, of course! Hear her new jam "Blow Ur House Down." [Arjan Writes]
:: In a new interview, Natalia Kills says the U.S. version of her debut LP Perfectionist will have different songs from the recent German release, and hopefully "won't be out any later than the end of the summer." [Direct Lyrics]
:: Mariah Carey is ready to rock-a-bye babies in her new nursery. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Akon, Chris Brown and Breezy's "Forever" producer Polow Da Don join forces to "Take It Down Low" on a new jam. [Rap-Up.com]
After the jump, find out which music acts are performing on the tube today. More »
:: Eighteen-year-old Disney star/Selena Gomez pal Demi Lovato is exiting her series Sonny With A Chance to focus on her recovery following recent emotional issues. "It's kind of sad for me that a chapter of my life has ended but there couldn't be a better time for me to move on," she says. [People]
:: Who wants new Neon Hitch music? Why, you do, of course! Hear her new jam "Blow Ur House Down." [Arjan Writes]
:: In a new interview, Natalia Kills says the U.S. version of her debut LP Perfectionist will have different songs from the recent German release, and hopefully "won't be out any later than the end of the summer." [Direct Lyrics]
:: Mariah Carey is ready to rock-a-bye babies in her new nursery. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Akon, Chris Brown and Breezy's "Forever" producer Polow Da Don join forces to "Take It Down Low" on a new jam. [Rap-Up.com]
After the jump, find out which music acts are performing on the tube today. More »
The Morning Mix: Taylor Swift And Jake Gyllenhaal Split
Wed Jan 5 2011 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal have broken up after about two months of getting coffee together. Time to start pitching song titles for the inevitable track she writes about him! We're going with The Princess Of Persia. [People]
:: Artists from an eclectic mix of genres pick their favorite Beatles songs for iTunes. Ke$ha's fave? "I Want To Hold Your Hand", because it "blends the intensity of punk rock with undeniable pop catchiness." [EW Music Mix]
:: Buzzworthy picks their 8 most anticipated albums of 2011, including upcoming releases from Gaga, Britney, and No Doubt. [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: Kellie Pickler got hitched over the weekend. We think it would have been awesome if Wolfgang Puck catered (and served escargot) at her wedding. [Just Jared]
:: Selena Gomez, now that you're allegedly dating Justin Bieber — you in danger, girl. Watch out for Twitter death threats from jealous Beliebers. [Jezebel]
After the jump, find out what music acts are performing on the tube today: More »
:: Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal have broken up after about two months of getting coffee together. Time to start pitching song titles for the inevitable track she writes about him! We're going with The Princess Of Persia. [People]
:: Artists from an eclectic mix of genres pick their favorite Beatles songs for iTunes. Ke$ha's fave? "I Want To Hold Your Hand", because it "blends the intensity of punk rock with undeniable pop catchiness." [EW Music Mix]
:: Buzzworthy picks their 8 most anticipated albums of 2011, including upcoming releases from Gaga, Britney, and No Doubt. [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: Kellie Pickler got hitched over the weekend. We think it would have been awesome if Wolfgang Puck catered (and served escargot) at her wedding. [Just Jared]
:: Selena Gomez, now that you're allegedly dating Justin Bieber — you in danger, girl. Watch out for Twitter death threats from jealous Beliebers. [Jezebel]
After the jump, find out what music acts are performing on the tube today: More »
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg And Akon Have A High Time In Their “Kush” Video
Fri Dec 10 2010 by Robbie Daw
It's finally time to inhale Dr. Dre's "Kush" video, which finds the respected rap medic prescribing some powerful hip hop chronic with Akon and his old "Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang" friend Snoop Dogg. Watch the Joseph Kahn-directed clip below, and rest assured that Dre's Detox is this much closer to being a reality.
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