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Kelly Roland Furious With Mathew And Beyonce Knowles For Lawsuit.

2009-12-04T12:49:00.000-08:00

Kelly Rowland is furious that she, Beyoncé and Michelle Williams have to head to Chicago on Tuesday for a lawsuit regarding copyright infringement. Flip the top back for more details.

The group will be facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for their song “Cater 2 U.”

According to a source, Rowland blames the legal mess on Beyoncé’s father Mathew and his sneaky tactics for lining his daughter’s pockets with cash.

Apparently, Mathew has a long history of trying to get songwriters to add Beyoncé’s name to songs she didn’t compose, just so she gets publishing royalties, and now it’s coming back to haunt him.

Kelly who at one point was cordial with Beyonce has since distanced herself from the Knowles family making things very tense. We have a feeling this could get real ugly.

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Whitney Houston's Grammy Snub Irks Producers, Friends

2009-12-04T11:38:00.000-08:00

Whitney Houston's comeback album, "I Look To You," may have debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, but it wasn't enough of a feat to garner a single Grammy nod this year.

In a surprising omission, Houston received no nominations at this week's Grammy Nominations Concert Live! for the highly-rated album, her fourth No. 1 set which sold 305,000 copies in its first week alone (818,000 so far), according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Producer Danja, who helmed two tracks for "I Look to You" -- "For The Lovers" and "Nothin' But Love" -- feels let down by the Grammy snub. "I'm a little disappointed because she put together a classic album. Her overall comeback is something to be noted but I'm a believer that great people and great music will always show its head," he told Billboard.com.

In spite of the Houston disappointment, Danja, who worked on Pink and Keri Hilson's albums -- both multiple nominees -- is excited about being acknowledged for those projects this year.

"It's always a pleasant surprise to receive a nomination. Of course we want to win, but being recognized is plenty after all the hard work we put into producing great music," he says. "Both Keri and Pink are two very special projects to me and I'm excited for them both."

"I Look To You" marks Houston's best opening sales week since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data in 1991 (her previous best opening week since that year came when 2002's "Just Whitney" bowed at No. 9 in the thick of the Christmas holiday shopping season with 205,000.)

Singles "I Look To You" and "Million Dollar Bill" both reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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First Listen: Alicia Keys Feat. Beyonce - "Put It In A Love Song"

2009-12-04T10:36:00.000-08:00

First Look At Rihanna's New Music Video "Hard"

2009-12-04T10:25:00.000-08:00

For the last few days, Rihanna has been "Hard" at work, filming her new music video for her single, "Hard."

Rihanna dons a rough and tumble military feel with mickey mouse ears for a helmet... so edgy RiRi!

(click pictures above to enlarge)

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Leona Lewis Live Performances On Ken Bruce Show

2009-12-04T10:21:00.000-08:00

Leona Lewis took the stage at the Ken Bruce Show yesterday. The singer performed material from her new album, Echo, as well as a few hits from her debut album. Check out more after the jump!

"Happy"

"Stop Crying Your Heart Out"

"Better In Time"

"Bleeding Love"

Justin Timberlake Finally Admits He Should Have Supported Janet

2009-12-04T10:16:00.000-08:00

With the decade drawing to a close, it appears Justin Timerlake is feeling somewhat remorseful about his after-antics following the much publicized Janet Jackson ‘wardrobe malfunction’ at the Superbowl 2004.

When asked recently by Entertainment Weekly what his biggest regret of the decade was, Timberlake, 28, said:

“I wish I had supported Janet more (during the 2004 wardrobe malfunction Super Bowl controversy). I’m not sorry I apologized, but I wish I had been there more for Janet”

We couldn't agree more Justin!

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Mariah Carey Leute Heute & De Rode Loper Interview

2009-12-04T10:13:00.000-08:00

ZDF's Leute Heute in Germany aired a segment on Mariah Carey that included a short interview during her promotional trip to London. The Leute Heute host introduced the report saying she was like the mother of the young modern DIVAS.

Rihanna Slams Tiffany Evans On The Radio

2009-12-04T10:07:00.000-08:00

Rihanna stopped by ‘Big Boi in the Neighborhood’ on Power 106 recently.

In the interview, the singer discussed her new album, ‘Rated R’, as well as people in the industry that she dislikes.

Among the names that the star named was none other than Tiffany Evans who recently spoke out about the symbolism involved in Rihanna’s hit song "Russian Roulette."

Tiffany released an apology almost immediately after Rihanna made her comments, then retorted by slamming her right back. Make up your min girl!

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Lady Gaga Reacts To Grammy Nominations At Boston Concert

2009-12-04T10:04:00.000-08:00

Britney Spears's Family Portraits

2009-12-04T10:01:00.000-08:00

Britney Spears celebrated her 28th birthday on Wednesday, is posing for the cover of the January issue of Elle magazine – and PEOPLE has a first look at the photos.

Spears walks the line between glamorous and sweet and sexy in the pictorial, which features her two sons with ex-hubby Kevin Federline, Preston, 4, and Jayden, 3.

In one photo, she peeks out from under the covers of a fluffy bed and in another she props herself on the kitchen counter as one of her sons plays in mess of cupcakes and frosting.

In her real life, things are going swimmingly for the singer, who recently wrapped the Australian leg of her Circus tour. While sources shot down rumors of an engagement to boyfriend Jason Trawick, the couple are "very happy," a source tells People.

And besides spending her birthday with her favorite boys, Spears got an extra special B-day gift: A Grammy nomination for best dance recording.

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First Listen: Leona Lewis - "I See You" (From The Movie Avatar)

2009-12-04T09:54:00.000-08:00

Kylie Minogue Releases 'Kylie Live In New Work'

2009-12-03T16:38:00.000-08:00

Kylie.com is pleased to announce the release of Kylie's new live album 'KYLIE LIVE IN NEW YORK' on December 14th on Parlophone Records!

The album, recorded on the last date of her North American tour this year at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, will be exclusively available as a download.

And that's not all, we're extremely excited to announce that fans will be able to listen to the first half of the New York concert pre-release, exclusively on YouTube from Midnight December 12th at http://www.youtube.com/kylieminogue! Kylie's YouTube.

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Alicia Keys Talks About Beyonce Collaboration

2009-12-03T14:45:00.000-08:00

Jennifer Lopez Interview And Performance On The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2009-12-03T12:36:00.000-08:00

Check out Jennifer Lopez's hilarious interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, after the jump. The beginning is REALLY funny!

UK Press Release For "Revolver'' Single

2009-12-03T12:26:00.000-08:00

Warner Music UK announces the December 14th release of Madonna's new single featuring Lil Wayne with the following press release:

Hot on the spurs of Madonna’s Top 3 single "Celebration," the Queen of Pop releases her brand new explosive and highly energised single "Revolver" featuring Lil Wayne out December 14, 2009.

The track features on Madonna's Greatest Hits Record, "Celebration," which charted at No.1 in the UK and brings Madonna level with Elvis Presley's record of eleven UK number one albums. No other solo artist can match this achievement. Only The Beatles, with a total of fifteen, have had more number one albums in chart history.

"Celebration" has sold over 2 million copies worldwide already, including 300,000 (platinum) in the UK.

"Revolver," which was recorded in New York is written and produced by Madonna and features contributing rap vocals by Lil Wayne.

Included on the CD are the following indispensable remixes:

"Revolver” Madonna vs David Guetta (One Love Remix)
"Celebration" (Akon Remix)

(side note: The picture shown is not the official artwork for the single cover. We just liked it and wanted to post it).

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An Intimate Evening With Leona Lewis

2009-12-03T12:10:00.000-08:00

Britney Spears On January Cover Of Elle Magazine

2009-12-03T11:39:00.000-08:00

Beyonce Takes Some Much Needed Time Off!

2009-12-03T10:28:00.000-08:00

Beyonce hopes to reorganise her hectic work schedule and take some time off in the spring (10) to make the most of the culture available in the Big Apple, where she lives with her rapper husband Jay-Z.

But Beyonce won't be spending all her down time at home - she is also looking forward to travelling the world without her entourage and go sightseeing on her own.

She says, "I usually know what I'm going to do within a year. I have the next year planned out. But for the first time ever, after a couple of dates in February and a couple of award shows, I promised myself that that it's time to smell the roses. I'm going to take - hopefully - a couple of months off. I'm not going to plan anything.

"I'll perhaps take some art classes, I'll visit some museums and I'll check out some shows on Broadway. I'd like to travel somewhere - maybe back to Egypt - without anyone, without any security, and focus on things I've always wanted to do myself."

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NBC’s Christmas In Rockefeller Center

2009-12-03T10:21:00.000-08:00

Check out performances by Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin and Shakira at Christmas In Rockefeller Center, that aired last night on NBC. More performances after the jump.

Aretha Franklin – "Joy To The World"

Shakira – "Santa Baby"

Taylor Swift 'Freaking Out' Over Grammys

2009-12-03T10:17:00.000-08:00

No one else may be surprised by her strong showing at the Grammy nominations Wednesday, but Taylor Swift certainly is.

"I started freaking out and jumping up and down," Swift, 19, tells the Associated Press. "I honestly never would have predicted this, eight nominations – I'm ecstatic, and blown away and so, so thankful."

With eight nods, Swift was second only to Beyoncé, who had 10, and ahead of Lady Gaga, with five. Swift is up for album of the year for Fearless, as well as song, record and country album of the year.

The soon-to-be birthday girl was in an Los Angeles hotel room with her mom editing home videos when her producer texted her the news: "AAUUGGH!!!!!"

"To be recognized by the Grammys is the ultimate honor, and all I know is that when I write about this in my journal tonight it will be in all capital letters and underlined four times, and there will be lots of exclamation points in this entry because I never imagined I'd get to write this kind of journal entry," Swift says.

Swift's been nominated before, but never won. She finds out if she'll take a statuette home on Jan. 31st.

"The thought of that absolutely is something that you daydream about," she says.

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Black Eyed Peas "I Got A Feeling" Performance At 2009 Grammy Nominations

2009-12-03T10:11:00.000-08:00

The 2009 Grammy Nominations List

2009-12-03T09:58:00.000-08:00

The 52nd annual Grammy Awards show will take place on January 31st 2010, live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Grammy Nominations were announced last night on CBS, which feature performances from Black Eyed Peas, Sugarland, and Nick Jonas side project Nick Jonas and the Administration.

You can check out the full list of nominations which were announced a few moments ago in a special telecast on CBS.

Beyonce and Taylor Swift lead the pack with Ms. Knowles-Carter receiving 10 nominations and Swift 8. Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, and Maxwell earned 6 nods, while Lady GaGa, David Guetta and Jay-Z scored 5 noms a piece. Whitney Houston, who was a strong favorite, shockingly received NO nominations!

Check out the list after the jump:

Album of the Year
Beyoncé – I Am… Sasha Fierce
Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D.
Lady Gaga – The Fame
Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King
Taylor Swift – Fearless

Record of the Year
Beyoncé – “Halo”
Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feeling”
Kings of Leon – “Use Somebody”
Lady Gaga – “Poker Face”
Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”

Song of the Year
Beyoncé – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”
Lady Gaga – “Poker Face”
Maxwell – “Pretty Wings”
Kings of Leon – “Use Somebody”
Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”

Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals
Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feeling”
Bon Jovi – “We Weren’t Born to Follow”
The Fray – “Never Say Never”
Daryl Hall & John Oates – “Sara Smile”
MGMT – “Kids”

Best Rap Solo Performance
Drake – “Best I Ever Had”
Eminem – “Beautiful”
Jay-Z – “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”
Kid Cudi – “Day ‘N’ Nite”
Mos Def – “Casa Bey”

Best Rock Album
AC/DC – Black Ice
Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood – Live From Madison Square Garden
Green Day – 21st Century Breakdown
Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King
U2 – No Line on the Horizon

Best New Artist
Zac Brown Band
Keri Hilson
MGMT
Silversun Pickups
The Ting Tings

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
Adele – “Hometown Glory”
Beyoncé – “Halo”
Katy Perry – “Hot N Cold”
Pink – “Sober”
Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
John Legend – “This Time”
Maxwell – “Love You”
Jason Mraz – “Make It Mine”
Seal – “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”
Stevie Wonder – “All About the Love Again”

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
Rosanne Cash & Bruce Springsteen – “Sea of Heartbreak”
Ciara & Justin Timberlake – “Love Sex Magic”
Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat – “Lucky”
Willie Nelson & Norah Jones – “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
Taylor Swift & Colbie Caillat – “Breathe”

Best Pop Vocal Album
Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D.
Colbie Caillat – Breakthrough
Kelly Clarkson – All I Ever Wanted
The Fray – The Fray
Pink – Funhouse

Best Dance Recording
Black Eyed Peas – “Boom Boom Pow”
David Guetta & Kelly Rowland – “When Love Takes Over”
Lady Gaga – “Poker Face”
Madonna – “Celebration”
Britney Spears – “Womanizer”

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Beyoncé – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”
Melanie Fiona – “It Kills Me”
Lalah Hathaway – “That Was Then”
Ledisi – “Goin’ Thru Changes”
Jazmine Sullivan – “Lions, Tigers & Bears”

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
Anthony Hamilton – “The Point of It All”
Maxwell – “Pretty Wings”
Musiq Soulchild – “Sobeautiful”
Pleasure P – “Under”
Charlie Wilson – “There Goes My Baby”

Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals
Jamie Foxx & T-Pain – “Blame It”
India.Arie & Musiq Soulchild – “Chocolate High”
Musiq Soulchild & Mary J. Blige – “Ifuleave”
Robert Randolph & The Clark Sisters – “Higher Ground”
Calvin Richardson & Ann Nesby – “Love Has Finally Come at Last”

Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
Beyoncé – “At Last”
Anthony Hamilton – “Soul Music”
Boney James & Quinn – “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight”
Ann Nesby – “Sow Love”
Calvin Richardson – “Woman Gotta Have It”

Best R&B Song
Jamie Foxx & T-Pain – “Blame It”
Jazmine Sullivan – “Lions, Tigers & Bears”
Maxwell – “Pretty Wings”
Beyoncé – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”
Pleasure P – “Under”

Best R&B Album
Anthony Hamilton – The Point of It All
India.Arie – Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics
Ledisi – Turn Me Loose
Maxwell – BLACKsummers’night
Charlie Wilson – Uncle Charlie

Best Contemporary R&B Album
Beyoncé – I Am… Sasha Fierce
Jamie Foxx – Intuition
Pleasure P – The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
Trey Songz – Ready
T-Pain – Thr33 Ringz

Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group
Beastie Boys & Nas – “Too Many Rappers”
Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent – “Crack a Bottle”
Fabolous & Jay-Z – “Money Goes, Honey Stay”
Kid Cudi, Kanye West & Common – “Make Her Say”
Kanye West & Young Jeezy – “Amazing”

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Beyoncé & Kanye West – “Ego”
Keri Hilson, Kanye West & Ne-Yo – “Knock You Down”
Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West – “Run This Town”
The Lonely Island & T-Pain – “I’m On a Boat”
T.I. & Justin Timberlake – “Dead and Gone”

Best Rap Song
Drake – “Best I Ever Had”
Kid Cudi – “Day ‘N’ Nite”
T.I. & Justin Timberlake – “Dead and Gone”
Jay-Z – “D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)”
Jay-Z, Rihanna, & Kanye West – “Run This Town”

Best Rap Album
Common – Universal Mind Control
Eminem – Relapse
Flo Rida – R.O.O.T.S.
Mos Def – The Ecstatic
Q-Tip – The Renaissance

Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media
Miley Cyrus – “The Climb” (From Hannah Montana: The Movie)
Paramore – “Decode” (From Twilight)
A.R. Rahman, Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer & Vijay Prakash – “Jai Ho” (From Slumdog Millionaire)
Beyoncé – “Once in a Lifetime” (From Cadillac Records)
Bruce Springsteen – “The Wrestler” (From The Wrestler)

CLICK HERE to read the entire Grammy nomination list!

Leona Lewis "I Got You" Performance On National Lottery Airing On BBC1

2009-12-03T09:15:00.000-08:00

Keyshia Cole Is Having A Baby?!

2009-12-02T16:37:00.000-08:00

Keyshia Cole is going to be a mommy and so is another of her new-found sisters!

A source close to the singer told S2S that Keyshia is expecting and the baby is due in March. There’s no word on what the baby’s gender is at this time.

This news confirms rumors that Keyshia is pregnant. She’s also been spotted several places sporting a prominent baby bump. Most recently she was seen courtside at a Cleveland Cavaliers game cheering on her man, Daniel “Boobie” Gibson.   

Although, the couple is having a baby together, they’re not planning to jump the broom just yet. Put simply: Daniel hasn’t put a ring on it yet.   

That isn’t the only new addition to Keyshia’s family, though. We found out that Frankie has located another of her long-lost children, a 17-year-old daughter, who is also expecting.

Whether we’ll get to meet the new sister on “Frankie and Neffe” is up in the air. We’re told that a second season of the BET reality spin-off won’t be green lit until Frankie changes her ways. Specifically, producers want her to act more professional and show up for shooting on time.

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See Whitney Houston, See the World!

2009-12-02T15:50:00.000-08:00

Whitney Houston is back, her sensational new album, 'I Look To You' is out and now it's time for YOU to connect with the excitement!

Join your fellow Whitney fans as you take your reserved seat from the first and second rows in front of the stage! It's a hassle-free journey as we take care of your accomodations, get you to the show and escort you to your exclusive MEET & GREET with Whitney herself! Be among community as we look to Whitney for her dynamic return to the stage.

Chack out what the Platinum Travel Experience includes, after the jump:

* Reserved ticket:
Rows 1 & 2 in front of the stage
* Exclusive Meet & Greet with Whitney
Includes group photos with Whitney
* 2-nights Deluxe hotel accommodation
* Transportation to/from the venue*
* Welcome Party Reception
* Exclusive souvenir laminate and special gift
* 24-hour on-site hosts

CLICK HERE for more details!

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