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Dance Music To Be Tributed At The Grammys Mostly By Non-Dance Artists
Tue Feb 7 2012 by Becky Bain
Dance music didn't have its own category at The Grammys until 2003, and now the little genre that could appears to have been fully embraced by the Recording Academy. The 2012 Grammy Awards will include "a special segment spotlighting dance/electornica music for the first time ever." The lineup for this special performance? Deadmau5, David Guetta, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and the Foo Fighters. Wait, what? More »
Justin Bieber Goes Skateboarding In Miami (PHOTOS)
Thu Feb 2 2012 by Erika Brooks Adickman
After a short trip to Cannes last weekend, Justin Bieber is back in the States — and back to work on his next album Believe. The upcoming SNL host and musical guest was spotted in Miami yesterday taking a break from the studio by skateboarding. Joining the pop star in the half-pipe (and in the studio) was fellow skateboard aficionado Lil Wayne, who’s yet another on the growing list of rappers collaborating with JB on his next LP. Click through for a closer look, then tell us below (or on Facebook and Twitter) if you’re impressed with Justin’s skills. More »
Lil Wayne And Bruno Mars Paint A Somber Picture In “Mirror” Video
Tue Jan 31 2012 by Robbie Daw
Taking a cue from Michael Jackson, Lil Wayne reflects on his life and the person he has become by looking at the man in the mirror in his aptly-titled Tha Carter IV cut "Mirror". The Bruno Mars-featuring clip finds Weezy throwing paint around a sparsely-furnished studio, and only at the end do we see the self-portrait the Cash Money MC has created. Watch the work of art below.
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Lil Wayne And Bruno Mars Paint It Red And Black In “Mirror” Video Preview
Fri Jan 27 2012 by Becky Bain
Lil Wayne has a book and a new album on the way (does this man ever sleep?), but he's still rolling out Tha Carter IV singles like a mad man. "Mirror", an introspective tune featuring every rapper's favorite hook-meister Bruno Mars, will be the fifth single off Weezy's latest, and the video is due on Tuesday January 31. Get a sneak peek by watching Wayne and Mars paint their set in reds and blacks in the preview clip below. More »
The Idolator Hype Index (Week Of 1.22.12)
Fri Jan 27 2012 by Idolator Staff
We're but a few weeks into 2012 and the new year has already offered up love ("Glory" and baby Blue Ivy) and loss (R.I.P. Etta). How did the pop world turn this week? Take a peek at our fresh new Pop & Fizz chart, in which we've ranked the top artists and news stories shaping the zeitgeist this week, based on incredibly complex math and scientific methods. Where did Adam Lambert, Lil Wayne and Miley Cyrus wind up? See below. More »
Lil Wayne To Drop New Album Before The Summer
Thu Jan 26 2012 by Becky Bain
Perhaps considering either the bad reviews or the impressive sales of Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV, Weezy is already prepping the release of his follow-up. While speaking to Complex, Cash Money's Birdman revealed that Wayne will drop a new album before Summer 2012. "Its called I Am Not A Human Being 2," he said, adding that the sequel to his 2010 LP is already "ready to go". "It's gonna be before the summer for sure. We haven’t picked the date yet." Perhaps this incarnation of Human Being will be STD-free?
Lil Wayne To Write Prison Memoir
Thu Jan 12 2012 by Becky Bain
Lil Wayne wasn't exactly off the radar during his eight-month prison sentence at Rikers Island, thanks to his frequently updated blog Weezy Than You, his stash of quickly-filmed music videos, as well as his various call-ins and think-pieces on tennis. Although he managed to stay present while incarcerated, we haven't heard much about his experience in prison — until now. The rapper will pen a memoir called Gone Till November, which will be based on the diary entries he composed while at Rikers. Recounting his time spent behind bars will no doubt be taxing on Weezy, but he can take a break from reliving the past when shooting his online sports show. [Via Pitchfork]
Rihanna Named Top-Selling Digital Artist, Beats Out Lady Gaga, Eminem
Fri Jan 6 2012 by Robbie Daw
Adele may have ruled 2011 with the top album and single and Kanye West may be watching the throne, but it's Rihanna who's actually sitting on the throne, as far as digital tracks are concerned. The "You Da One" pop minx has captured the title of best-selling digital artist of all time by Nielsen SoundScan, thanks to a whopping 47.5 million paid downloads of hits like "Umbrella", "Rude Boy" and "We Found Love".
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Adele Tops Final 2011 Album, Single Sales Lists
Wed Jan 4 2012 by Robbie Daw
No one should really be surprised that Adele ruled both single and album sales in 2011. Her sophomore album 21 is currently #1 on Billboard's Top 200 for a 14th non-consecutive week, and, when all was said and done, it sold 5.82 million copies last year — the most any album has sold since 2004, when Usher's Confessions moved 7.98 million copies. Likewise, "Rolling In The Deep" capped off '11 at 5.81 million, marking the first time a single has topped 5 million paid downloads in a year. See who sold what in 2011 below.
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The 10 Best Album Covers Of 2011
Thu Dec 29 2011 by Becky Bain
Though we admittedly had a ball compiling the list of the 10 Worst Album Covers of 2011, we’re not just a bunch of haters here at Idolator. There were several album covers from LPs released this year — 10 to be precise — that we fell head over heels in love with, either due to the cover’s originality, its entertainment value, or just the sheer beauty of the particular piece. Last year we chose Katy Perry’s whimsical Teenage Dream as our favorite cover art, and this year’s #1 pick is just as dreamy. Check out the 10 best examples of how an album’s cover can elevate the entire experience of enjoying music. More »
