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:: She's barely a month old, but Blue Ivy Carter's parents have already begun the application process to trademark their little princess's name. Bey and Jay plan to use the brand for a line of baby products, which will include ... baby cosmetics? [Rolling Stone]
:: Katy Perry and Russell Brand are officially dunzo now that the two have signed papers finalizing their divorce. A slave to old habits, Katy signed her name with a smiley face. [People]
:: Miley Cyrus won't be jumping on the vampire film craze anytime soon. The former Disney star has passed on a role in the upcoming animated film Hotel Transylvania, starring Andy Samberg and Cee Lo Green. Selena Gomez, who starts filming Spring Breakers soon, will be taking her spot. [ONTD]
:: Karl Lagerfeld is eating his words after reportedly calling Adele "a little too fat." The Chanel designer backpedaled, saying "Sometimes when you take a sentence out of the article it changes the meaning of the thought." Whatever! Adele recently told People she was comfortable with her body. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: A judge has ruled that Chris Brown should remain under supervised probation for the remainder of his five-year sentence, following the "incident" with Rihanna in 2009. [MSN]
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Posts Tagged ‘Morning Mix’
Blue Ivy Carter To Be Trademarked By Beyonce and Jay-Z: Morning Mix
Fri Feb 10 2012 by Idolator Staff
Angry Musicians Planning To Protest The Grammys: Morning Mix
Thu Feb 9 2012 by Becky Bain
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:: Many musicians are still riled up that the Recording Academy has eliminated over 30 categories (including Best Tejano Album, Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album and Best Contemporary Folk Album) for this year's Grammys. A protest committee has been formed, and will stand protest outside the Staples Center on Sunday. Fans of Latin jazz, gospel and blues music have been invited to participate as well. [MSN]
:: The coaches for the Australian version of The Voice sure look familiar... bald, black singer, blonde female pop star, country guy, and non-threatening rocker dude. Check, check, check and check. [PopDust]
:: Simon Cowell says he fought to keep Paula Abdul as a judge on The X Factor, and that the only reason she was fired was because of him. "It’s only because I opened my big mouth and said we were going to get 20 million [viewers]... If I hadn’t said that, everybody would be saying the show was a huge success." [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Look out for Taylor Swift's video for her Hunger Games song "Safe & Sound" to premiere Monday on MTV. Taylor will be chatting with fans following the video's premiere, too! [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: Kanye West and M.I.A. are soulmates if their equally ridiculous tour riders are any indication. [EW Music Mix]
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:: Many musicians are still riled up that the Recording Academy has eliminated over 30 categories (including Best Tejano Album, Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album and Best Contemporary Folk Album) for this year's Grammys. A protest committee has been formed, and will stand protest outside the Staples Center on Sunday. Fans of Latin jazz, gospel and blues music have been invited to participate as well. [MSN]
:: The coaches for the Australian version of The Voice sure look familiar... bald, black singer, blonde female pop star, country guy, and non-threatening rocker dude. Check, check, check and check. [PopDust]
:: Simon Cowell says he fought to keep Paula Abdul as a judge on The X Factor, and that the only reason she was fired was because of him. "It’s only because I opened my big mouth and said we were going to get 20 million [viewers]... If I hadn’t said that, everybody would be saying the show was a huge success." [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Look out for Taylor Swift's video for her Hunger Games song "Safe & Sound" to premiere Monday on MTV. Taylor will be chatting with fans following the video's premiere, too! [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: Kanye West and M.I.A. are soulmates if their equally ridiculous tour riders are any indication. [EW Music Mix]
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The Throne’s “Ni**as In Paris” Video Coming This Week: Morning Mix
Wed Feb 8 2012 by Guest Editor
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:: Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Ni**as In Paris" video will reportedly drop by the end of the week. Get ready to recreate the live experience by watching the video seven times in a row. [Complex]
:: Rihanna is considering dropping her Talk That Talk track "Birthday Cake" as her next single, and has been asking her Twitter followers who they'd like to see featured on the song. Our pick: Shy Ronnie. [Pop Crush]
:: Simon Cowell finally put some "complete nonsense" rumors to rest, denying that Beyonce and Mariah Carey are being considered as judges on The X Factor. [Rap-Up]
:: Flo Rida isn't having a "Good Feeling" anymore. The rapper is being sued by a woman who claims Flo paid her $3.08 an hour, whereas he claims that it was more of an intern-type situation. [TMZ]
:: Soul Train legend Don Cornelius' death was officially ruled a suicide. [Billboard]
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:: Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Ni**as In Paris" video will reportedly drop by the end of the week. Get ready to recreate the live experience by watching the video seven times in a row. [Complex]
:: Rihanna is considering dropping her Talk That Talk track "Birthday Cake" as her next single, and has been asking her Twitter followers who they'd like to see featured on the song. Our pick: Shy Ronnie. [Pop Crush]
:: Simon Cowell finally put some "complete nonsense" rumors to rest, denying that Beyonce and Mariah Carey are being considered as judges on The X Factor. [Rap-Up]
:: Flo Rida isn't having a "Good Feeling" anymore. The rapper is being sued by a woman who claims Flo paid her $3.08 an hour, whereas he claims that it was more of an intern-type situation. [TMZ]
:: Soul Train legend Don Cornelius' death was officially ruled a suicide. [Billboard]
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Nick Carter Not Allowed To Attend Sister’s Funeral: Morning Mix
Tue Feb 7 2012 by Idolator Staff
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:: Nick Carter gave a beautiful tribute to his sister during one of his tour stops in New York City, although he was noticeably absent from her funeral that took place over the weekend. Nick released a statement saying, "I wanted to be at my sister's funeral, but my family has always had a complicated dynamic." [E! Online]
:: Adele will be making her comeback performance at the Grammys this Sunday and one person in particular is suggesting that the British pop star make the best of it. Noel Gallagher firmly believes her success in the music industry will not last much longer. "I feel sorry for girls in the music industry," he said. "They do have a very short shelf life." At least that's nicer than what Karl Lagerfeld said about her. [Spinner]
:: Turns out Madonna's much younger boy toy Brahim Zaibat was one of her backup dancers during her Super Bowl Halftime Show. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Are Rihanna and Chris Brown trying their hardest to find love in a hopeless place? [Rap-Up]
:: Lady Gaga has created yet another way to interact with her loyal followers. When fully operational, littlemonsters.com will be a "new community" for monsters to socialize on or plan what topic they'll trend on Twitter. [ONTD]
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:: Nick Carter gave a beautiful tribute to his sister during one of his tour stops in New York City, although he was noticeably absent from her funeral that took place over the weekend. Nick released a statement saying, "I wanted to be at my sister's funeral, but my family has always had a complicated dynamic." [E! Online]
:: Adele will be making her comeback performance at the Grammys this Sunday and one person in particular is suggesting that the British pop star make the best of it. Noel Gallagher firmly believes her success in the music industry will not last much longer. "I feel sorry for girls in the music industry," he said. "They do have a very short shelf life." At least that's nicer than what Karl Lagerfeld said about her. [Spinner]
:: Turns out Madonna's much younger boy toy Brahim Zaibat was one of her backup dancers during her Super Bowl Halftime Show. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Are Rihanna and Chris Brown trying their hardest to find love in a hopeless place? [Rap-Up]
:: Lady Gaga has created yet another way to interact with her loyal followers. When fully operational, littlemonsters.com will be a "new community" for monsters to socialize on or plan what topic they'll trend on Twitter. [ONTD]
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M.I.A.’s Middle Finger Causes NBC And The NFL To Apologize: Morning Mix
Mon Feb 6 2012 by Becky Bain
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:: There was no "wardrobe malfunction" yesterday, but the Super Bowl Halftime Show wasn't without controversy - NBC and the NFL have issued an apology for M.I.A. flipping the bird to the camera during her guest verse in "Give Me All Your Luvin'". "The obscene gesture in the performance was completely inappropriate, very disappointing, and we apologize to our fans," NBC spokesman Christopher McCarthy said."[Rap-Up]
:: Rihanna's trailer for Battleship was just one of the many commercials that aired during the Super Bowl. [Neon Limelight]
:: Lady Gaga wears something halfway normal while on a dinner date with her man Taylor Kinney. [Just Jared]
:: Responsibilities of being Ke$ha's assistant: must be organized, computer savvy, and silly enough to dance around in a penis costume at Ke$ha's request. [Spin]
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:: There was no "wardrobe malfunction" yesterday, but the Super Bowl Halftime Show wasn't without controversy - NBC and the NFL have issued an apology for M.I.A. flipping the bird to the camera during her guest verse in "Give Me All Your Luvin'". "The obscene gesture in the performance was completely inappropriate, very disappointing, and we apologize to our fans," NBC spokesman Christopher McCarthy said."[Rap-Up]
:: Rihanna's trailer for Battleship was just one of the many commercials that aired during the Super Bowl. [Neon Limelight]
:: Lady Gaga wears something halfway normal while on a dinner date with her man Taylor Kinney. [Just Jared]
:: Responsibilities of being Ke$ha's assistant: must be organized, computer savvy, and silly enough to dance around in a penis costume at Ke$ha's request. [Spin]
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Demi Lovato Takes A Licking In Tyler Shields Photo Shoot: Morning Mix
Fri Feb 3 2012 by Guest Editor
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:: Demi Lovato (rockin' some hot red hair) gets saucy in a new photo shoot she did with photographer Tyler Shields. "I have received more emails asking me to release this shoot then any other shoot I have ever done. Lovatics are dedicated fans!" Shields wrote on his website. [Just Jared]
:: Is Simon leaving The X Factor and coming back to American Idol? No, but it seems like his harsh personality might. Steven, J.Lo, and Randy recently announced that are going to be more "stern" this season compared to last. [Reuters]
:: GQ Magazine named Chris Brown the Worst Dressed Man. Hey, that's better than simply being named The Worst. [Pop Crush]
:: Nicki Minaj was apparently too busy to participate in this video spotlight featuring the Grammy nominees for Best New Artist. Oh well, more screen time for Skrillex then! [Arjan Writes]
:: Looks like Willow Smith isn't whipping her hair back and forth anymore. Earlier today, she uploaded pictures of her newly shaved head. [Rap-Up]
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:: Demi Lovato (rockin' some hot red hair) gets saucy in a new photo shoot she did with photographer Tyler Shields. "I have received more emails asking me to release this shoot then any other shoot I have ever done. Lovatics are dedicated fans!" Shields wrote on his website. [Just Jared]
:: Is Simon leaving The X Factor and coming back to American Idol? No, but it seems like his harsh personality might. Steven, J.Lo, and Randy recently announced that are going to be more "stern" this season compared to last. [Reuters]
:: GQ Magazine named Chris Brown the Worst Dressed Man. Hey, that's better than simply being named The Worst. [Pop Crush]
:: Nicki Minaj was apparently too busy to participate in this video spotlight featuring the Grammy nominees for Best New Artist. Oh well, more screen time for Skrillex then! [Arjan Writes]
:: Looks like Willow Smith isn't whipping her hair back and forth anymore. Earlier today, she uploaded pictures of her newly shaved head. [Rap-Up]
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Santana And Brittany Are Going To Make Out On ‘Glee’: Morning Mix
Thu Feb 2 2012 by Becky Bain
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:: For those who delight in seeing gay relationships given the chance to bloom on air, get ready for some serious make-out action between Santana and Brittany on Glee. Naya Rivera and Heather Morris' session of tonsil hockey will take place on the Valentine's Day episode, and is described as "sweet and it's romantic and it will satisfy fans." [E! Online]
:: We showed you the best Super Bowl halftime shows of all time — now check out the worst. Wow, there sure is a lot of Disney-related performances on this list. [Best Week Ever]
:: Nick and Aaron Carter are mourning the death of their 25-year-old sister Leslie. Nick's tour, though, has not been cancelled. "Performing is cathartic to me and I am dedicating the rest of my tour to my sister since she loved to watch me perform,” he said in a statement. [Neon Limelight]
:: The coroner who oversaw the inquest into the death of Amy Winehouse has resigned after her qualifications were questioned. It's now possible that the investigation may have to be held again. [Wonderwall]
:: Prepare for some mega meta: Megan Hilty, who plays a singer/actress auditioning for the role of Marilyn Monroe in a musical based on the singer/actress' life in Smash, has been cast in the stage adaptation of the movie musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in the same role made famous by Marilyn Monroe. Got all that?! [Vulture]
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:: For those who delight in seeing gay relationships given the chance to bloom on air, get ready for some serious make-out action between Santana and Brittany on Glee. Naya Rivera and Heather Morris' session of tonsil hockey will take place on the Valentine's Day episode, and is described as "sweet and it's romantic and it will satisfy fans." [E! Online]
:: We showed you the best Super Bowl halftime shows of all time — now check out the worst. Wow, there sure is a lot of Disney-related performances on this list. [Best Week Ever]
:: Nick and Aaron Carter are mourning the death of their 25-year-old sister Leslie. Nick's tour, though, has not been cancelled. "Performing is cathartic to me and I am dedicating the rest of my tour to my sister since she loved to watch me perform,” he said in a statement. [Neon Limelight]
:: The coroner who oversaw the inquest into the death of Amy Winehouse has resigned after her qualifications were questioned. It's now possible that the investigation may have to be held again. [Wonderwall]
:: Prepare for some mega meta: Megan Hilty, who plays a singer/actress auditioning for the role of Marilyn Monroe in a musical based on the singer/actress' life in Smash, has been cast in the stage adaptation of the movie musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in the same role made famous by Marilyn Monroe. Got all that?! [Vulture]
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Miley Cyrus Cracks Her Tailbone The Silliest Way Possible: Morning Mix
Wed Feb 1 2012 by Guest Editor
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:: Over the weekend, Miley Cyrus was showing off her gymnastic skills while attempting to do a front flip on her couch, and the possibly-engaged singer ended up cracking her tailbone. Ouch! Even though her new movie is called LOL, we don't find this too funny. [E! Online]
:: Is Britney Spears an addict?! Sure is — she's addicted to short sleeve turtlenecks, apparently. [MTV Newsroom]
:: Justin Timberlake can double up on the celebrating this week! He turned 31 and landed a part in a new Clint Eastwood movie. [Vulture]
:: T.I. makes "Magic" in Future's new video. [Rap-Up]
:: You can expect to see the new faces of the Pussycat Dolls in a GoDaddy commercial during this Sunday's Super Bowl. These burlesque babes consist of Lauryn Bennet who is featured in LMFAO's ''Party Rock Anthem", Chrystina Sayers from Girlicious, Paula can Oppen from So You Think You Can Dance?, a Laker Girl, and a Cowboy cheerleader. Just think — maybe one day one of these girls will go on to be hired and fired from The X Factor. [PopDust]
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:: Over the weekend, Miley Cyrus was showing off her gymnastic skills while attempting to do a front flip on her couch, and the possibly-engaged singer ended up cracking her tailbone. Ouch! Even though her new movie is called LOL, we don't find this too funny. [E! Online]
:: Is Britney Spears an addict?! Sure is — she's addicted to short sleeve turtlenecks, apparently. [MTV Newsroom]
:: Justin Timberlake can double up on the celebrating this week! He turned 31 and landed a part in a new Clint Eastwood movie. [Vulture]
:: T.I. makes "Magic" in Future's new video. [Rap-Up]
:: You can expect to see the new faces of the Pussycat Dolls in a GoDaddy commercial during this Sunday's Super Bowl. These burlesque babes consist of Lauryn Bennet who is featured in LMFAO's ''Party Rock Anthem", Chrystina Sayers from Girlicious, Paula can Oppen from So You Think You Can Dance?, a Laker Girl, and a Cowboy cheerleader. Just think — maybe one day one of these girls will go on to be hired and fired from The X Factor. [PopDust]
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Beyonce To Be Honored With Monument In Houston: Morning Mix
Tue Jan 31 2012 by Idolator Staff
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:: It looks like Beyonce will be the next star to be immortalized in her hometown of Houston. It's said that a monument and mini museum for the new mother is already in the works. Will fans of Bey flock to Texas to see all the memorabilia? We'll have to wait until September 4, which happens to be Beyonce's birthday, when the monument is scheduled to open. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Wedding bells have rung for another American Idol alum. Danny Gokey and Leyicet Peralta exchanged vows in front of a small group of family and friends in Florida last weekend. "We are so thankful to have found each other and now be able to spend the rest of our lives together." [People]
:: Remember the woman who tattooed Drake's name on her forehead? Well, Jenelle Evans, star of Teen Mom 2, has become the latest person to get a Drizzy-inspired tat, albeit in a more reserved place on her body. [E! Online]
:: Get ready to spice up your life! In a recent interview Mel B spilled the beans that the girls would be together again to perform for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. Too bad Sporty Spice didn't confirm (or deny!) rumors that the girls would be performing at the 2012 London Olympics. [Rolling Stone]
:: Treat yourself to this '90s flashback of a very young, very innocent Britney Spears doing a commercial for Japanese candy. [MTV Buzzworthy] After the jump, find out which acts you can find on the tube today. More »
:: It looks like Beyonce will be the next star to be immortalized in her hometown of Houston. It's said that a monument and mini museum for the new mother is already in the works. Will fans of Bey flock to Texas to see all the memorabilia? We'll have to wait until September 4, which happens to be Beyonce's birthday, when the monument is scheduled to open. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Wedding bells have rung for another American Idol alum. Danny Gokey and Leyicet Peralta exchanged vows in front of a small group of family and friends in Florida last weekend. "We are so thankful to have found each other and now be able to spend the rest of our lives together." [People]
:: Remember the woman who tattooed Drake's name on her forehead? Well, Jenelle Evans, star of Teen Mom 2, has become the latest person to get a Drizzy-inspired tat, albeit in a more reserved place on her body. [E! Online]
:: Get ready to spice up your life! In a recent interview Mel B spilled the beans that the girls would be together again to perform for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. Too bad Sporty Spice didn't confirm (or deny!) rumors that the girls would be performing at the 2012 London Olympics. [Rolling Stone]
:: Treat yourself to this '90s flashback of a very young, very innocent Britney Spears doing a commercial for Japanese candy. [MTV Buzzworthy] After the jump, find out which acts you can find on the tube today. More »
Britney Spears And Shakira Duet Rumors Surface: Morning Mix
Mon Jan 30 2012 by Idolator Staff
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:: Rumors are flying that Britney Spears may be hitting the studio with Shakira in a track produced by Pharrell and will.i.am — but are somebody's hips lying about this? Until we get confirmation, let's just enjoy this cute photo of Brit-Brit out on a stroll with her boys. [BreatheHeavy]
:: Despite the massive buzz, Lana Del Rey would like the world to know she's just a normal girl. She's even kept the same babysitting job she had before she was famous! (We just hope she doesn't let the kids play "Video Games" the whole time.) [MTV]
:: "Heavy Metal Lover" may not be Lady Gaga's next single after all. An executive at Interscope says he has no knowledge of any new Born This Way singles. [Billboard]
:: A Michael Jackson biopic may be on its way — from the guy who brought you Tower Heist! Lower those expectations now, people. [Perez Hilton]
:: Apparently a "mysterious liquid" dripped down Christina Aguilera's legs during her performance of "At Last" at Etta James' funeral. And we have nothing to say about that. Nothing. [PunchBowl Blog]
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:: Rumors are flying that Britney Spears may be hitting the studio with Shakira in a track produced by Pharrell and will.i.am — but are somebody's hips lying about this? Until we get confirmation, let's just enjoy this cute photo of Brit-Brit out on a stroll with her boys. [BreatheHeavy]
:: Despite the massive buzz, Lana Del Rey would like the world to know she's just a normal girl. She's even kept the same babysitting job she had before she was famous! (We just hope she doesn't let the kids play "Video Games" the whole time.) [MTV]
:: "Heavy Metal Lover" may not be Lady Gaga's next single after all. An executive at Interscope says he has no knowledge of any new Born This Way singles. [Billboard]
:: A Michael Jackson biopic may be on its way — from the guy who brought you Tower Heist! Lower those expectations now, people. [Perez Hilton]
:: Apparently a "mysterious liquid" dripped down Christina Aguilera's legs during her performance of "At Last" at Etta James' funeral. And we have nothing to say about that. Nothing. [PunchBowl Blog]
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