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Video: Jennifer Lopez ‘Live It Up’ (ft. Pitbull)

Silvan — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:11:19 +0000

Jennifer Lopez is having a jolly good time in her latest video, ‘Live It Up‘. The video starts off with a fashion show – and heavy product placement, naturally – before moving to the beach, where J.Lo attempts to make orange lipstick happen.

It’s nothing ground breaking – but possibly catchy enough to secure a summer hit:

Jennifer Lopez performs ‘Live It Up’ on American Idol

Silvan — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:13:40 +0000

Jennifer Lopez returned to American Idol to perform her new single ‘Live It Up‘ with her BFF rapper Pitbull at the live finale results show.

‘Live It Up’ live at American Idol performance

The video for the champagne fueled song will premiere later today, but a trailer was released to give you a preview of what’s to come.

Preview of ‘Live It Up’ video

American Idol judge Mariah Carey took to the stage earlier that night to perform a medley of her greatest hits.

Mariah Carey performs medley of hits + #Beautiful on American Idol

Silvan — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:54:27 +0000

Fuelling rumours Mariah Carey is planning a world tour (her first official global tour since 2004), the diva swapped her judging desk for the stage to perform a medley of her biggest hits spanning more than two decades, including her current smash ‘#Beautiful‘ with Miguel.

Carey was joined by fellow-judge Randy Jackson on bass, but the awkward editing of the pre-recorded performance takes away the attention of her vocals.

American Idol Finale ~ Mariah Carey Medley by HumanSlinky

Beyonce talks about Epic + full version of ‘Rise Up’

Silvan — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:52:26 +0000

Beyonce talks about being part of the new animated movie EPIC, and how she’s hoping to score some ‘cool points’ with her daughter by making the movie. Besides voicing the role of Queen Tara, a Mother Nature-like queen of the forest, she’s also performed and co-wrote the uplifting track ‘Rise Up‘ with Sia. Listen to a short snippet of the track below.

Beyonce on ITV Daybreak talking about the movie

‘Rise Up’ – low quality version of the full song

Listen: Britney Spears – Ooh La La (new song for Smurfs 2)

Silvan — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:31:55 +0000

Britney Spears has been alluding her new album will be more hip hop and less pop, but before she serves us her urban mix, she brings us the very poppy ‘Ooh La La‘, her contribution to the Smurfs 2 soundtrack. Last month she tweeted about the song:

“Remember that surprise song I recorded for my boys? It’s coming soon! “Ooh La La” for The Smurfs 2 Stay tuned for more…”

Produced by Dr. Luke, Ammo and Cirkut, the summery track follows the pop sound heard on ‘Seal It With A Kiss’ from last album Femme Fatale and some of he guitar pop on Ke$ha’s album.

Video: Olly Murs ‘Dear Darlin”

Geraint — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:52:17 +0000

Olly Murs has released a video for ‘Dear Darlin’‘, the third single from his current album ‘Right Place, Right Time’. Writing on Twitter, Olly said: ‘its short, its sweet and YES we tried!! Unsure about the necklace… #dontdojewellery’.

Anouk releases four short films for Sad Singalong Songs incl. Birds

Silvan — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:43:16 +0000

After her song ‘Birds‘ secured enough points to earn her a spot in Saturday’s final, Anouk has released four short films for tracks from her upcoming album ‘Sad Singalong Songs‘. Apart from her Euro-entry ‘Birds’, Dutch director Dana Nechushtan also made films for ‘The Good Life’, ‘Kill’ and ‘Pretending As Always’.

Kill

Birds

The Good Life

Pretending As Always

‘Sad Singalong Songs’ is available from Friday 17th May.

Kelly Rowland opens up on ‘Dirty Laundry’ (new single)

Silvan — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:26:02 +0000

Former Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland opens up about being in Beyonce’s shadow and an abusive relationship on her new single ‘Dirty Laundry‘. The haunting song is the third single from her fourth solo album, ‘Talk A Good Game‘, expected 17th June (UK).

The single, co-written by The-Dream, will be available to download from 21st May in the US.

Katy Perry joins The Rolling Stones on stage for Beast of Burden

Silvan — Sun, 12 May 2013 08:26:04 +0000

After Gwen’s performance with Mick in Los Angeles last week, the queen of candy, Katy Perry, donned her leathers and joined The Rolling Stones in Las Vegas for a flirtatious rendition of ‘Beast Of Burden‘.

Oh, and we met Perry back stage; check out out snap back stage!

Listen: Jennifer Lopez – Live It Up ft. Pitbull (new single)

Silvan — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:11:20 +0000

Jennifer Lopez returns to the scene with her new single, Live It Up. The lead single from her upcoming 10th studio album features once again Mr ~~Rent-a-Rapper~~ Worldwide: Pitbull and was produced by RedOne, who also produced her last two hits ‘On The Floor‘ and ‘Dance Again‘.

With Live It Up JLo is clearly aiming for a summer smash, but by doing so she’s ventured so far into the generic Euro-dance sound territory, it’s hard to take this song serious. The ad-libs ‘Let’s Love, not fight, let’s fuck tonight’ don’t help here either.

Jennifer will return to the UK to perform at Chime For Change’s ‘Sound of Change’ concert in Twickenham Stadium on June 1st.

Listen: Mariah Carey returns with ‘#Beautiful’ new single

Silvan — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:23:34 +0000

After the lacklustre reception and performance of comeback single ‘Triumphant‘, Mariah Carey returns with ‘#Beautiful‘ (we’re not counting her Oz soundtrack contribution), her new single with R&B crooner Miguel.

The track, which sounds like a modern take on a Motown classic, sees Miguel take on the first part of the track, before Mariah comes in at around 1’30. But fear not, this is her strongest track in years. The video will premiere during American Idol on 8th May.

Mariah Carey spoke to Ryan Seacrest earlier today and said the album will be out “about earlier than mid-summer“, although she is still recording new material. One of the track will even feature American Idol finalists Candice, Kree and Angie who provide back-up vocals.

Listen to #Beautiful by Mariah Carey & Miguel

Radio interview with Ryan Seacrest

Gwen Stefani duets with Rolling Stones on Wild Horses in LA

Silvan — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:29:56 +0000

Rock gods The Rolling Stones kicked off the North American leg of their 50 And Counting Tour at Los Angeles’ Staples Center last night. The show featured guest appearances from Keith Urban and No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani.

Dressed in a loose ‘Tongue’ t-shirt, Stefani took on the 1970 hit ‘Wild Horses‘ with Mick Jagger.

Fan footage of the full song

Official 30 second official snippet

Free MP3: Marina And The Diamonds & Charli XCX ‘Just Desserts’

Geraint — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:01:04 +0000

While listening to Charli XCX’s newly released ‘True Romance’ album, we were struck several times by a distinct Marina & The Diamonds vibe – and it seems our ears were not playing tricks on us, as the ladies in question have just released a surprise duet called ‘Just Desserts‘. It’s also a free download, so get listening/clicking:

Watch: Dido – End of Night (video)

Silvan — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:16:40 +0000

Dido picked ‘End of Night‘ as her next single from new album Girl Who Got Away. The electronic-tinged track comes with a video set in a dark mansion where we see Dido surrounded by contemporary dancers.

Watch: Little Boots – Broken Record (video)

Silvan — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:43:35 +0000

Little Boots takes us out clubbing in the ‘Broken Record‘ video, the first single from her upcoming album ‘Nocturnes’.