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Buzz Bites (2/1/12): Adele To Perform At The Grammys

Posted 2/1/12 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music


+ Adele returns to the stage on Feb. 12 for the first time since her vocal cord surgery, which forced her to rest her voice for several months. "Ima be, Ima be singing at the Grammys. It's been so long I started to forget I was a singer!" Adele tweeted yesterday. Welcome back! (MTV News)

+ Katy Perry is in talks for a film, and better yet, it could be in 3-D! Paramount, the folks who did "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never," apparently want to take a similar approach for a Perry concert film. (Billboard)

+ Madonna revealed the cover for MDNA. Peep the artsy, vibrantly colored glam art here. (Neon Limelight)

+ Get a sneak peek of the stage setup for Madonna's (and Nicki Minaj's, M.I.A.'s, LMFAO's and maybe Cee Lo Green's) Super Bowl halftime appearance this Sunday. (Idolator)

+ LCD Soundsystem shows contain plenty of percolated beats so it stands to reason that frontman James Murphy would want to get into the coffee biz. He says he plans to make an espresso blend. "I thought it would be fun," he said. "I have beans that I like." (Billboard)

+ While Diddy hasn't made an official statement on his forthcoming music cable channel, he tells MTV News that some plans are being made, saying, "We're coming with a new energy; we're coming with something that people are going to want to tune in to see." (MTV News)

+ Seems the cast members of the "The X Factor" U.S.A. don't have the X Factor for sticking around. Mentor/judge Nicole Scherzinger departed as did host Steve Jones, and now mentor/judge Paula Abdul confirms her exit as well. (MTV News)

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Buzz Bites (1/31/12): Watch A Sneak Peek Of Foo Fighters' Grammys Promo

Posted 1/31/12 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music


+ Foo Fighters' Grammy ad debuts tonight, but we have a sneak peek of their hazy gold spot. The 25-time nominated Foos are up for six awards this time, including Album of the Year and Best Rock Album for Wasting Light. The Grammys air Feb. 12. (MTV News)

+ It's official: M.I.A. will perform "Give Me All Your Luvin'" with Madonna and Nicki Minaj during the Superbowl on Sunday. She told NME, "If you're gonna go to the Superbowl, you might as well go with America's biggest female icons." #truth (Billboard)

+ Jack White will release his debut solo album, Blunderbuss, on Apr 24. The single "Love Interruption" was released last night. "I've put off making records under my own name for a long time but these songs feel like they could only be presented under my name," he said. (MTV News)

+ So what happens when Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams hit the studio together? We're thinking magic. The trio worked together over the weekend. (Rap-Up)

+ Justin Bieber may host "Saturday Night Live" sometime this year. Though "SNL" network NBC has not announced his appearance, Alec Baldwin interviewed executive producer Lorne Michaels in his office, where Baldwin read Bieber's name on a confirmed host list during his podcast. (MTV News)

+ Garbage will release Not Your Kind Of People on May 15. Their first studio album in seven years, the '90s hitmakers will self release the album. (Rolling Stone)

+ OK Go are masters of the viral video and their latest vid aims to teach kids about colors. Check out their totes adorbs "Sesame Street" video for their song "3 Primary Colors Song." (EW.com)

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Buzz Bites (1/30/12): Watch Drake Perform During The NHL All-Star Game

Posted 1/30/12 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music


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+ Confession: My two greatest loves are music and hockey. Looks like Drake and I are kindred spirits. "I grew up on the sport... this is one of the greatest honors I've ever received," he said before performing "Headlines" at the NHL All-Star game in Ottawa. (Consequence of Sound)

+ Madonna will debut a video teaser of "Give Me All Your Luvin'" on "American Idol" on Thursday. The single, which features co-writers M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj, drops on Friday. (MTV News)

+ Watch Christina Aguilera's moving rendition of Etta James' "At Last" during James' funeral on Saturday. Stevie Wonder also performed. (Idolator)

+ Katy Perry's hit the bottle (of hair dye) again. This time she emerged with light-blue locks when she attended a charity event for Givelove.org in Vegas. (MTV News)

+ Rutgers gets the value of studying Beyoncé as much as we do. Through studying her music and career, their college course discusses race, gender, feminism and sexual politics. Related: Beyoncé's Houston hometown is planning a Bey monument. (RapFix)

+ The new video for Ke$ha's "Sleazy Remix 2.0 Get Sleazier" lives up to its namesake. "Sooo funny! My friends made this video for Sleazy 2.0," she tweeted. (Just Jared)

+ Fave Album of the Week: Sharon Van Etten's forthcoming Tramp album (featuring contributions from The National, Wye Oak, Beirut and The Walkmen), comes out Feb. 7, but it's available for full stream now. #gotitonrepeat (NPR)

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Buzz Bites (1/27/12): Watch The Cast Of 'Glee' Take On Michael Jackson

Posted 1/27/12 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music


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+ Peep the cast of "Glee" taking on Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." Their next episode, airing Tuesday, will pay tribute to Jackson. (Just Jared)

+ Rihanna has signed on to star and executive produce a U.K.-based TV show where undiscovered designers compete to dress musicians and celebs. Rihanna will wear a finale outfit at a concert in London. (MTV Style)

+ Beliebers are some generous folks. Several Justin Bieber fan sites, along with Brush Buddies and nonprofit Together We Rise, have joined forces to make a charity single, which will benefit his "Believe" charity drive. (MTV News)

+ Michael Jackson was honored with his glove and shoe footprint cemented outside Grauman's Chinese Theater yesterday. Justin Bieber and members of Jackson's family were in attendance. (Idolator)

+ The reported musical talent to join Madonna at the Super Bowl halftime show is growing. In addition to Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., murmurs of Cee Lo Green and LMFAO are also making rounds. Madge, we're available, too, if you have any room. (MTV News)

+ Adam Lambert shares the sentiment behind Trespassing single "Better Than I Know Myself": "[It's about] that moment where you're like, 'I need you, I love you,' where you have to reassure your partner." (MTV News)

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Buzz Bites (1/26/12): Watch Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Kelly Clarkson's 'Stronger' Tour

Posted 1/26/12 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music


+ Peep Kelly Clarkson backstage in her behind-the-scenes video from her "Stronger" tour. She hangs with fans, signs autographs and does a warm-up cheer before her performances, natch. (Neon Limelight)

+ Lady Gaga stalkers fans might catch a glimpse of their hero at an Italian eatery in NYC. Her parents opened Joanne Trattoria, though papa Joseph Germanotta warns, "If they're expecting to come in here and see Grammys and pictures... it's not going to happen." (Billboard)

+ M.I.A. is set to drop a "Bad Girls" video and single on Monday, from her "Vicki Leekx" mixtape. She's also rumored to join Madonna and Nicki Minaj during the Super Bowl halftime show. (Rap-Up)

+ Nick Jonas made his Broadway premiere in "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" this week. Peep him hanging with fans before he heads into the theater. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ Because we really need more "discovering talent" reality TV, Simon Cowell has teamed up with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith's production company to launch a competition to discover the next big DJ. (Idolator)

+ James Mercer says while things have changed (namely his backing band), The Shins are still The Shins, telling MTV News, "Wanting to work with new people and wanting to stay engaged in the whole exploration of music is sort of what I'm doing now." (MTV News)

+ Wilco goes seriously old-school with the black-and-white animated treatment of their new video for "Dawned on Me." The cartoon band hangs out with Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto and more of the old cartoon gang. That's how you do retro. (Billboard)

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Buzz Bites (1/25/12): Lana Del Rey's 'Born To Die' Leaks

Posted 1/25/12 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music


+ Lana Del Rey's Born To Die album leaked yesterday. MTV News reports it's atmospheric and while it can drag, "It's certainly w-a-a-y better than most would've expected." Have you listened yet? Thoughts? (MTV News)

+ "Man or Muppet" from "The Muppets" movie received an Oscar nom for original song. Flight Of The Conchords' Bret McKenzie, the film's music supervisor, said of the song, "I really wanted it to be hilarious and beautiful, and I feel like we got that combination." (MTV News)

+ While we never had a doubt, Kelly Rowland confirmed that Beyoncé and Jay-Z's baby daughter Blue Ivy inherited her parents good looks. "She's absolutely beautiful," said Rowland. (MTV News)

+ Common made his debut as both a producer and lead actor in the film Luv, and while at Sundance Film Festival he told MTV News, "This is something that is me... And it's a part of what I want to do pushing forward with Common as an actor and as a producer." (MTV News)

+ Ne-Yo joins the Motown roster and has been appointed senior VP of A&R for the label, where he will sign new talent as well as produce and foster label artists. (Billboard)

+ Though the "S*** ____ Says" meme wore out its LOLz pretty quickly, this "S*** Drake Says" parody video is pretty clever. (Neon Limelight)

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Buzz Bites (1/24/11): Adam Lambert Reveals 'Trespassing' Album Cover Art

Posted 1/24/12 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music


+ Adam Lambert revealed his album cover for Trespassing, which is set for release March 20. Well-coiffed and well done as usual, Mr. Lambert. (Neon Limelight)

+ There's regular time and there's rap time, and often the latter can result in some later-than-scheduled set times. Kanye West was 45 minutes late during Australia's Big Day Out Festival, which enraged some fans and co-headliners Soundgarden alike. (MTV News)

+ Watch an entire Jason Mraz set, Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow" and Drake's "Headlines" performances from the Sundance Film Festival. Invite us next time, dudes. (Billboard)

+ Selena Gomez has traveled to Ghana and Chile as a UNICEF ambassador. What's next? "In April we're going to go somewhere a little harder, the Congo," she said. Her UNICEF benefit concert raised more than $200,000 over the weekend. (E!)

+ A seven-month pregnant Hilary Duff headed to the recording studio to begin readying her new effort, though she says she'll also take a break to be a momma. She added, "There's no reason I can't put a record out and tour... I'm really excited about it." (E!)

+ Guys, Florence + The Machine has announced spring tour dates. Take it from someone who has seen Florence Welch and her band every time they've hit town: It's otherworldly awesome. #getonit (Idolator)

+ If you like ickyfying (not a word, but trust me, it works here) bloody, heart-eating visuals, then check out the Die Antwoord teaser for TEN$ION, which is slated for release on Feb. 7. (Pitchfork)

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Buzz Bites (1/23/12): Ke$ha And The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne Hit The Studio

Posted 1/23/12 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music


+ Ke$ha and The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne seem like a match made in glitter/confetti heaven. Coyne tweeted photos and videos of them recording together. "She's crazy... But s***!!!!she can really f***** SING!!," he tweeted. What he said. (Idolator)

+ In honor of Etta James who passed away on Friday, Kelly Clarkson performed "I'd Rather Go Blind" on Saturday at NYC's Radio City Music Hall. Clarkson's rendition of James' "At Last" was the song she auditioned with to get her on "American Idol." (Just Jared)

+ Watch Selena Gomez, who's still sporting some blue/purple-streaked locks, perform "Who Says" during her charity show for UNICEF. (Just Jared)

+ Nicki Minaj postponed Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded's release, which was slated for Feb. 14. "New Album Date: April 3rd. Pink Friday: ROMAN RELOADED," she tweeted. "But have no fear. Tons of surprises before then ;) . Love Always, HB." (MTV News)

+ Turns out Swizz Beatz is not the CEO of Megaupload as was widely reported, a source told MTV News. While he was listed as such on their website and he was negotiating to run the company, he was not officially CEO. (MTV News)

+ Check out Aerosmith frontman/"American Idol" judge Steven Tyler serving up the national anthem before the NFL playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens. (E!)

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Buzz Bites (1/20/12): Beyonce, Adele, Chris Brown Among NAACP Image Awards Nominees

Posted 1/20/12 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music


+ NAACP Image Awards nominees include Beyoncé for Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Album, while Chris Brown's up for Outstanding Album and Outstanding Male Artist. Adele's "Someone Like You" received Outstanding Song and Video nods. (Billboard)

+ Lady Gaga and her mom's Born This Way Foundation will launch on Feb. 29 with an event at Harvard University. The foundation will work to end bullying by encouraging youth empowerment and equality. (MTV News)

+ DMX, Swizz Beatz, Eve and The LOX are reuniting for a Ruff Ryders tour. "We are all family and we're going to come back stronger than when we left... It's going to take the nation by storm," said DMX. (MTV News)

+ Swizz Beatz's Megaupload was shut down by the FBI yesterday. While he was not indicted, others in the company were arrested under multiple racketeering and copyright infringement charges. (MTV News)

+ A trial date has been set in April for William Balfour, the suspect accused of allegedly murdering Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew three and a half years ago. (MTV News)

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Buzz Bites (1/19/12): Rihanna And Coldplay To Share Stage During Grammys

Posted 1/19/12 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music


+ Rihanna and Coldplay will join forces during the Grammys where they'll perform together. "#Rihannanavy My friends @Coldplay and I will be sharing the stage for a performance at this year's annual Grammy Awards! #Bonkers," she tweeted last night. (Neon Limelight)

+ Justin Bieber's helping his Stratford, Ontario, hometown with a fund-raiser to renovate a skateboarding park. He autographed a car to help raise funds; it will premiere for auction on eBay this Friday. (Billboard)

+ Welp, leave it to the Biebs and GF Selena Gomez to redefine "fridging." The adorbs couple got a bit frisky, macking against a fridge at a Jamba Juice. (E!)

+ Kelly Clarkson asked fans to make recommendations for songs to play on tour. Some are covers. Watch her perform Coldplay's "Fix You," Carrie Underwood's "I Know You Won't" and Cee Lo Green's "Forget You." (Idolator)

+ In case you're wondering, Nick Jonas would consider appearing naked if a role required it, and he's not opposed to gay marriage, either. "My thoughts on gay marriage are that everyone has the right to love and be loved," he said in an interview. #yougonickjonas (E!)

+Evanescence takes us behind the scenes of their "My Heart Is Broken" video, which debuts Tuesday. "'It's on my heart,' just imagining being in such a trapped place and how that might feel," said Amy Lee of the song's sex trafficking subject matter. (MTV News)

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