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Beyonce, Adele And Chris Brown Nominated For NAACP Image Awards
Fri Jan 20 2012 by Becky Bain
The nominations for the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced today, and Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Adele, Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson, Lupe Fiasco, Drake and Mary J. Blige all received nominations. Notice anyone missing? How about Rihanna, the woman who has released three Top 10 albums in as many years — one which is currently nominated for Album Of The Year at the Grammys — and the same pop star who boasts a single that has topped the Hot 100 for 10 weeks? What's a girl got to do to be nominated by her peers?! More »
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 »
Lupe Fiasco Thrills Fans In His “I Don’t Wanna Care Right Now” Video
Fri Dec 2 2011 by Becky Bain
The long, tumultuous battle to release Lasers has finally paid off for Lupe Fiasco, as his LP is up for three Grammys (including Best Rap Album). And though he explains that "I Don't Wanna Care Right Now" in his new video (which uses footage from his Generation LASER tour), we're betting he cares very much about his nominations. Check out the Chicago MC, who can be seen wearing a t-shirt in support of Occupy Wall Street movement, in his new clip below. More »
Lady Gaga, Sugarland, Jason Aldean & Rihanna Highlight Grammy Concert
Thu Dec 1 2011 by Robbie Daw
Last night's GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! event kicked off with a haunting performance of "Marry The Night" by a zombified Lady Gaga and her dancers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Was her undead get-up a hint at what to expect from the song's music video? We'll find out when it premieres today! Other performances included Rihanna doing her current chart-topper "We Found Love" (via satellite, from London), Ludacris reprising his CMT Music Awards pair-up with Jason Aldean on "Dirt Country Road" and Gaga, once more, with Sugarland, as they teamed up for a countrified "You And I". Watch below!
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The Killers Come Back With A New Holiday Charity Single: Morning Mix
Tue Nov 29 2011 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Can't get through the holidays without a new charity single from The Killers? Well, you won't have to! The band is reuniting for a new song, either called "Cowboy Christmas" or "The Cowboy's Christmas Balls." It's rumored to be released this Thursday, complete with a music video. (Check out Brandon Flowers and the boys decked out in Western gear in a pic from the vid!) [Arjan Writes]
:: Lily Allen is now a proud mama. After suffering two miscarriages in the past, the 26-year-old pop singer gave birth to a healthy girl. Congrats! [Rolling Stone]
:: Cody Simpson has snagged himself a (sorta) Kardashian for his very own. [Socialite Life]
:: Lupe Fiasco released his totally free mixtape, Friend Of The People, people! Download the tunes here. [Rap-Up]
:: M.I.A. is definitely working with Madonna on the pop singer's new album. [Pink Is the New Blog]
After the jump, find out which pop star will keep sk8ing onto the tube today. More »
:: Can't get through the holidays without a new charity single from The Killers? Well, you won't have to! The band is reuniting for a new song, either called "Cowboy Christmas" or "The Cowboy's Christmas Balls." It's rumored to be released this Thursday, complete with a music video. (Check out Brandon Flowers and the boys decked out in Western gear in a pic from the vid!) [Arjan Writes]
:: Lily Allen is now a proud mama. After suffering two miscarriages in the past, the 26-year-old pop singer gave birth to a healthy girl. Congrats! [Rolling Stone]
:: Cody Simpson has snagged himself a (sorta) Kardashian for his very own. [Socialite Life]
:: Lupe Fiasco released his totally free mixtape, Friend Of The People, people! Download the tunes here. [Rap-Up]
:: M.I.A. is definitely working with Madonna on the pop singer's new album. [Pink Is the New Blog]
After the jump, find out which pop star will keep sk8ing onto the tube today. More »
Lupe Fiasco And Ludacris Added To The Grammy Nominations Concert Lineup
Thu Nov 3 2011 by Becky Bain
The Grammy Nominations Concert Live are going to be employ some serious Lasers. Joining previously announced performers Lady Gaga, Jason Aldean and Sugarland, rappers Lupe Fiasco and Ludacris have been added to the lineup for the annual televised event, which will air on CBS on November 30. This bodes well for both artists to pick up some noms, no?
Lupe Fiasco Samples Ellie Goulding’s “Lights” For Mixtape Track “Lightwork”
Thu Oct 20 2011 by Becky Bain
Royalty fave (and Idolator-approved) Ellie Goulding adds some elegance to Lupe Fiasco's new song "Lightwork", off the Chi-town rapper's forthcoming Friend Of The People mixtape, which drops this Thanksgiving. The song samples the Bassnecter remix of the Brit singer's single "Lights", and allows a spacey, ethereal sound to surround the MC's introspective rhymes. Listen below.
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Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes Big Winners At BET Hip Hop Awards
Wed Oct 12 2011 by Robbie Daw
Lil Wayne ended up nabbing a handful of the 18 BET Hip Hop Awards he was up for. The sixth annual event was broadcast last night. Weezy shared a few of his awards with Chris Brown and Busta Rhymes, as the trio's collaborative single "Look At Me Now" was victorious in the Best Hip Hop Video, Verizon People's Champ and Reese's Perfect Combo categories. (Busta was also honored with a Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse nod for the song.)
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Patrick Stump And Lupe Fiasco Get Caught In The Bright Lights Of “This City” Video
Tue Sep 20 2011 by Becky Bain
Every city in the world now has its own theme song in Patrick Stump's new single "This City", off his upcoming solo album Soul Punk. We assume that Stump (along with rapper Lupe Fiasco, who's featured on the track) are championing Chicago, but they wisely keep the lyrics vague so that any city-dweller can sing it about where they call home. Check out the bright lights, big city in the song's new video below.
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Patrick Stump & Lupe Fiasco’s “This City” Video Preview: Idolator Exclusive
Tue Sep 13 2011 by Becky Bain
In case you couldn't tell by all our previous coverage, we're totally stoked for Patrick Stump's debut solo album, Soul Punk, to finally hit stores on October 18. If you're just as excited as we are, then prepare to squeal in joy — we've got an exclusive first-look at the Fall Out Boy frontman's video for his hometown-championing new single "This City", featuring Patrick's fellow Chicagoan Lupe Fiasco. Catch a preview below! More »
