R.I.P.

Michael Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest and died Thursday afternoon, according to TMZ.com.Paramedics were unable to revive him on the scene. When paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.

My thoughts go out to his family.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson, King of Pop.

WHITNEY HOUSTON OFFICIAL ALBUM TITLE...

Yes finally it's about time. Whitney Houston's official album titel is announced which will be released on Septmber 1st. The album titel is actually also the titel of a song on the album. Her official site said the following: ''We’re excited to announce that Whitney’s highly-anticipated new album, set for September 1, 2009 worldwide release on Arista Records, will be titled ‘I Look To You’.''

Finally, I'm so curious how the album will turn out, I can't wait till it's September 1st. The battle of the Diva's has begun and make sure to vote on the poll at the right side. Who is gonna top, Mariah Carey of Whitney Houston?

NEW BEYONCE COMMERCIAL

Beyonce teamed with Hamburger Helper to help Feeding America deliver more than 3.5 million meals to local food banks through the Show Your Helping Hand campaign. check it out:



Hmm good she is doing this, but I actually doubt she cares, I think this is just one of her desperate actions to become more populair. Hopefully it Hamburger Helper gets what they want and will be able too feed those people in need.

NEW VIDEO SEAN PAUL ''SO FINE''

Sean Paul premiered his new anticipated vide for his new single ''So Fine''. Check it out below:



The video just sucks, too cheap, the song is hot though, i can see this being a big hit on the charts.

KERI HILSON: NICOLE FORCED TO STAY WITH PCD

During a recent interview singer and songwriter Keri Hilson made some things clear about what's happening with The Pussycan Dolls behind the scenes. here is the interview

Keri Hilson has revealed that she believes that Nicole Scherzinger is "kinda forced" to remain a Pussycat Doll.The R&B singer claimed that Scherzinger's solo album Her Name Is Nicole has been pushed back several times in order for her to continue in the girl group, Ace Showbiz reports.Hilson told the Daily Star: "I wrote 'Alienated', one of the songs on my album, for Nicole's solo project. It was a good album but she decided to go back to the Dolls instead of releasing it, well she was kinda forced to I think."Scherzinger will reportedly leave the Pussycat Dolls to focus on her solo career after promotion for their Doll Domination LP is finished.Speculation was fuelled further after the band's single 'Jai Ho!' was released under the name 'Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger'.In April, fellow group member Melody Thornton launched into a tirade about Scherzinger live on stage at a concert in Phoenix. Source: digitalspy.co.uk

Well I think we all saw this one coming. But I don't think Nicole could have pull it off, cause most of the songs on Doll Domination just suck and that would've been bad for her first solo album. I'm glad she is now working on her solo album again with new songs and as for PCD, I think they will break up after their 3rd album.

OFFICIAL ALBUM COVER FOR BATTLEFIELD BY JORDIN SPARKS

Here is the finalised and hopefullt the latest version of Jordin's album cover for her selux edition album ''Battlefield''. earlier this week I posted the new album cover, but ti seems that one is not gonna be it. Check the new one below:

I actually like this one, I hated the last version, this one is way better, the album will drop on july 21st, hopefully she delivers a good album.

ASHANTI PERFORMS ON REGIS&KELLY

Ashanti is a buissy girl lately. She's been on several shows to promote her broadway role as Dorothy in ''The Wiz''. on June 23rd, she was on the Regis&Kelly show ans performed the song ''Home'' from the show's production. Check it out below:



I think she did an amazing job, people forget this girl can sing and I think she proved all those haters wrong. She looked great as well.

CIARA'S OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ''WORK''

Ciara Premiered her new video for her new single ''Work'' tonight in the UK on 4music. check it out below:



I think she did a great video, I almost counted her out, but she proves she has isn't out of the game. By that i mean her dancing, cause this girl can shek her ass, damn, I loved it. Her legs are just epic, love them. What are your thoughts?

USHER NEW MILK AD + NEW ALBUM

Chris Brown may have lost his ‘Got Milk’ endorsement but Usher firmly maintains his, in the picture below. The singer is thrilled at the prospect and says: “You’ve got to do things like win Oscars and Grammys, but you’re nothing if you don’t have a milk ad!”. The star is also teaming up with the Body By Milk campaign to create the first-ever got noise? music video challenge. Body By Milk is sending two teen crews to Hollywood to collaborate, choreograph, write and film with Usher for his new single. Visit BodyByMilk.com in late July to see how the teen-made videos turned out and vote for your favorite. The videos will run through August and Body By Milk’s winning team scores exclusive tickets to an Usher concert, Final Cut Pro editing software and Apple MacBook Pro laptop.

“Let it flow. I pour my heart into my music. How do I stay in tune? With milk. The protein and nutrients in lowfat milk help me build muscle and stay fit. So eat right, exercise and grab a glass of ice-cold milk. Now that’s chill.”

The shoot was held in Las Vegas and coincided with the recording of his new album. He says, “I would throw on a suit to go to the studio, to get in the mood”. The new album has a confirmed release date for OCTOBER.

In an interview with People Magazine, he said what we'd aexpect from his new album: Due in October, the as-yet-unnamed album – the working title Monster was leaked, he says – will be “romantic at times,” and grittier at other times.
“It’s racy, risky and edgy and sometimes about personal experiences,” says Usher, whose private life of late has been shaken by a divorce filing. “I look at music like a diary.” Source:people.com and toya'sworld

BRITNEY'S RADAR COMING SOON...

Acording to Sony Music Poland, Britney's Radar music video will be released on July 6th! Well that's great news, I think the song will be the new summer anthem of 2009 and from the set pictures, I think it will be a very interesting video, I can't wait.

BEYONCE JOINED ON STAGE BY HUBBY JAY-Z

Beyonce Knowles was joined onstage last night by husband Jay-Z in New York City. They performed their hit single ''Crazy in Love'' at the singer’s Madison Square Garden opening night of her ‘I Am’ American tour.
I don't really like her I am... your, maybe I shouldn't judge until I've seen the dvd footage, but from what I've seen on youtube, i think it's kinda boring just like her ''The Beyonce Experience'' tour. Anyway Recent allegations suggest Beyonce’s over-controlling father Matthew Knowles, is trying to sabotage former Destiny’s Child member Letoya Luckett from performing at this weekend’s BET Awards due to a long running dispute. The ultimatum he has allegedly issued is, if Letoya performs, Beyonce WON’T. Letoya says she’ll be there regardless. WAY TO GO LETOYA! Maybe it's time for Beyonce to go her own way and show she is not all about the money and her fathers wishes(at least if that's really her case)

Ciara graces the latest cover of Rap-Up

Ciara did a 10-page spread for the celebratory photoshoot which goes on sale this week at newsstands nationwide. Check it out below

I think Ciara looks great, I've always like her(if not for her music, then for her looks) This girl shows a real beauty. In other news, word has it that her new single ''Work'' will be premiered in the UK tomorrow on 4 Music at 7.00pm.

KELLY ROWLAND SCORES SECOND UK #1 HIT

Finally, I'm so glad to announce that Miss Kelly scored her second #1 hit in the UK this week for her collaboration with David Guetta on the song ''When Love Takes Over''. After a bad start, things are looking up for Miss kelly.

I'm so glad for miss Kelly scored her second #1 hit. Her first UK #1 was her collaboration with Nelly on the song ''Dilemma''. I think ditching her manager, Mathew Knowles was a great thing to do, that guys screwed her career and that of Michelle Williams as well, just to concentrate on Beyonce and not on the other Destiny's Child members.

LADY GAGA PERFORMING AT MUCH MUSIC AWARDS

Lady Gaga performed her two hit singles ''LoveGames'' and ''Pokerface'' at the much music awards. I have to say I liked the performence, she looked good as well, but she needs to stop dancing, cause she can't dance at all. Pokerface sounded a bit lyp synced to me too. but it was a great performance. Check it out below.

BLACK EYED PEACE PERFORMING AT MUCH MUSIC AWARDS

The Black Eyed Peace performed their hit single ''Boom Boom Pow'' at the Much Music Awards. The performance was good, but I just don't like thing song that much, I prefer their new single, ''I Gotta Feeling'' over this.



what are your thoughts?

NEW MUSIC FROM R-KELLY&KERI HILSON

A new song from R-Kelly ft Keri Hilson, called, ''NUMBER ONE SEX'', made it's way to the internet. R-Kelly sure made the right decision to collaborate with Keri Hilson on the first single of hus upcoming album, cause she rocks the song.



This year is going to be sick for music,earlier this week a new song from Rihanna leaked which was great and yesterday a new song from Toni Braxton found it's way to the internet. I have to say I love this song by R-Kelly, the production is good and Keri Hilson rocks, for some reason this chick always delivers when she collaborates but when she goes solo, she is ok.

BRITNEY TO STAR IN A NAZI MOVIE?

wow this news comes by surprise, but I like the idea of britney working. A source reports that Britney is set to make a film after her circus tour is over in November.

It is rumored Britney is interested in a script from a film called "The Yellow Star of Sophia&Eton.

"If Britney does accept the role, she will play the main character, Sophia LaMont, who "creates a time machine and travels back to World War II where she meets a Jewish man called Eton at a concentration camp."In the movie, the two fall in love and travel forward in time to get married, but are tragically killed by Nazis.

I really like the concept, I's say do it, I know a lot of people doubt about her acting skills, but this the movie to prove everyone wrong. I think with the right director and cast and off cours ehigh bidget, this movie could be huge. The only think I don't like about the concept, is the timemachine. You see, I love world war movies, but that timemachine just ruins it for me.

what are your thoughts?

PINK IS PISSSSSSED!

“Kanye West is the person pissing me off right now. I was at STELLA McCARTNEY’s Paris fashion show with the vice president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PAUL McCARTNEY and Kanye West. The entire time Kanye is going, ‘They need more fur in this show’. He just wouldn’t shut up about how he loved fur. I mean, he’s saying this to me, the PETA guy and Paul McCartney! I was just so grossed out by him. I’m like, ‘You’re an idiot!’ There are so many people who I think are a waste of skin and he’s up there. I should wear him. Go on, donate yourself Kanye. People can wear your fur.” - from an interview with FHM magazine, The Sun.

hahaha I love this kind of news. I hate Kanye as well, but that's for his big ego. I do think he has some great music, but the things he sais, doesn't make me love him, so WAY TO GO PINK, MORE POWER TO YOU!

BRANDY WORKING ON NEW ALBUM

Brandy just completed her mini-promotional tour though Europe and some cities in US, but she is already back in the studio working on her 6th studio album. The latest to join the producers list is none other than Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes - as confirmed by Brandy herself on Twitter today. Brandy is working with producers as Ne-Yo, Stargate, The-Dream and Tricky Steward on her new record.

I really enjoyed her last record, I think it was a bit underrated. I'm hoping she will deliver again with her new record coming out and seeing the line of producers, I don't think she can do wrong. What are your thoughts on this news?

ALECIA KEY'S NEW ALBUM IS SET TO BE RELEASED THIS FALL

It has been reported earlier that Alicia Keys will release the follow-up to ‘As I Am’ this Fall. If you think Def Jam’s LA Reid will have the hottest fourth quarter, think again. Arista/J Records boss Clive Davis is prepping a huge of releases by music’s biggest names between September and Christmas. Those happen to be Alicia, Whitney Houston and Leona Lewis.

First up is Whitney Houston’s comeback album, set for September 1st. The first single, written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, is said to bring listeners to tears — in a good way. The album also contains a hot single written and produced by Alicia Keys called ‘Million Dollar Bill’. But then comes an avalanche of Davis’s big guns: Alicia has a new album herself, follow up to her monster hit, ‘As I Am’. Leona Lewis has her second American album, after “Bleeding Love” made her a superstar. source:showbiz411.com

Alicia wrote on her twitter about the progress of her new album earlier this week: “Thank u 4 all the love about the new record! I’m so excited about it too!!! Exploring new sounds & letting the heart lead the way”.

well, I think it's going to be a very interesting year for music among the female singers. Although I don't really care about Alicia, i never liked her music that mch, she is ok, but I am anticipating the new Whitney Houston record, let's hope she still got the voice.

NEW SONG FROM TONI BRAXTON: PULSE

Toni Braxton ’s forthcoming new album ‘Pulse’ is expected to be released this Fall but the album's lead single with the same name already leaked. The song is a powerballad, conceptualises the singer searching for a ‘Pulse’ in a relationship that appears to be flatlining. The song is produced by The Underdogs. Check out the track below:



I really love this woman, I am looking forward to her new album for such a long time and I love this song without a doubt. I've heard betetr songs from her, but maybe the rest of the songs are better as for her vocals, this woman still has it! What are your thoughts on this new song?

NEW VIDEPREMIERE: PINK-FUNHOUSE

Pink just premiere her new video for her new singe: FUNHOUSE. Funhouse is the fourth single from her album with the same name as the single. Check it ouut below



Well it's not what I expected, but as I watched it, I got where she was going with this video. As she sings''THIS USED TO BE A FUNHOUSE'' well it's not anymore, as you can see it's a burning house with eveil clowns. I think she comes away with it too easily, she could have done something more artistic and difficult for the song, like she did with the past three video's. Anyway I dont hate it, but don't love it either, it's an ok video for this great fun song. "Funhouse" is fantastic choise for UK and Europe, where australia's release is "Bad influence".

AMERIE'S NEW ALBUM PUSHED BACK

Amerie’s new album ‘In Love & War’ has now been pushed back to Sept 8th. Originally the project was scheduled to drop on August 11th. But with latest single ‘Why R U’ not performing as well as expected, the pushback was inevitable. It looks like Def Jam may even end up treating it like the ‘buzz’ track so they can make way for the real single.

Well, I actually dont care about the album being pushed back, I never saw anything in Amerie's music, but I do feel bad for her though. Mariah Carey and Rihanna are on the same label, but they always get the big promotion. Let's just hope Amerie can pull this one, cause with al those albums being pushed back, I think we totally saw this one coming.

CHRISTINA MILIAN'S ''YRB'' PHOTOSHOOT

Check out these ''new'' pics from Christina Milian's YRB photoshoot. She actually did these photo's back in February, but here they are in HQ. In other Christina news, Ray Kay comfirmes via his twitter the following: “I’m at Christina Milian and Dream’s engagement party in Vegas”.

I really like these pictures, she looks great, although I think they're too airbrushed, she doesnt need it. This chick gets compared to Beyonce a lot, but in my opinion, she looks way better then her. Congrats to them, I hope they will have a stable and good marriage

Black Eyed Peas ‘The E.N.D.’ Lands At #1 On The Billboard 200 Chart

Black Eyed Peas’ “The E.N.D.” bows at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 304,000 — the hip-pop act’s best sales week ever. It’s also the first No. 1 album for the group, which had previously gone as high as No. 2. Its last set, 2005’s “Monkey Business,” bowed in the runner-up slot with a then-best 291,000. It had the unfortunate luck to come out the same week as Coldplay’s “X&Y,” which kept the Peas’ at bay when it started at No. 1 with 737,000. -via Billboard.com
I'm glad they finally got their first #1 album. I really like their new album. The Lead single was kinda disappointing, but I love ''I GOTTA FEELING''. keep up the good work.

NEW MUSIC FROM CHRIS BROWN

A new song from Chris Brown just made it's way into the internet. This new song is called ''SMASH''. In other news, Rihanna will be trestifying against Chris Brown in court on Monday, it's not necessary to repeat why. The song is produced by Stargate.



Well i dont like the song, it doesn't sound like anything new, let's hope this is not gonna be on his new album, cause I really enjoyed his last LP.

JORDIN SPARKS OFFICIAL ALBUM COVER+TRACKLIST

Here is the official album cover of the Delux Edition of Jordin Sparks sophomore album called ''Battlefield''. The album will frop on july 20th.

tracklist:

1. Walking On Snow
2. Battlefield
3. Don’t Let It Go To Your Head
4. S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)
5. It Takes More
6. Watch You Go
7. No Parade
8. Let It Rain
9. Emergency (911)
10. Was I The Only One
11. Faith
12. The Cure
13. Postcard (deluxe edition bonus track)
14. Papercut (deluxe edition bonus track)

DVD

1. Hangin’ With Jordin Sparks
2. Battlefield Behind The Scenes
3. Battlefield Photo Shoot
4. Battlefield (music video)

despite the cnage of the album cover, I stil don't like it. It is an improvement, but still. I also didn't like the leadsingle and the video was horrific and boring. I hope the rest of the album is worth a listen. My review will come soon.

CHRISTINA AQUILERA, NEW SINGLE

Finally there is news on Christina's new single. The single which will be out in a week or two is called ''MIND CONTROL''.

The song is described as electric, vocally crazy and being bit similar to Rihanna's "Umbrella". It's said to have crazy autotune-parts that she pulls off well. The song reached in it's final mix just moments ago and it's said to be fresh hit and worth of all waiting.Christopher Stewart is behind the song and he has previously produced hits for Mariah Carey (Touch my Body and the new single Obsessed), Beyonce (Single Ladies), Rihanna (Umbrella, Good girl Gone Bad) and Britney Spears (Me against the Music). More details should arrive soon.



Well I totally did see this coming, almost everyone is jumping on the autotune, we know Britney Spears and Lady Gaga can pull it off. Let's hope Christina can proof the haters wrong and as for myself, I jyst hope she comes back hard, I'm stil waiting for my Stripped part 2. Are you looking out for her new album?

NEW MUSIC FROM RIHANNA

New music from Rihanna made it's way to the internet. The demo leaked earlier, but this is the official song by Rihanna called 'TE AMO' It’s not yet known whether the track will feature on Rihanna’s forthcoming new album, but it’s believed to be from those recording sessions.




I must say i really like this song, especially because of the latin vibe. I havent heard any new rihanna music for a while and I just hope she can pull her next album off and if she really wants to release a new album this year, she must come very hard against all the other big names( Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston) just to name a few. I also think she needs to stop partying and go to the studio very soon.

Welcome

Hi,

I would like to welcome you all to this new Blog I started. I hope I will be able to update everyday about the laters POP and R&B music out there and post performances, new music, reviews etc.

but first I am gonna figure out how I can change the layout, after I have something I like, I will start the daily music news here on Legendary Beats!