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Dame Elizabeth Taylor Has Passed Away

Film icon Elizabeth Taylor has died today from congestive heart failure at the age of 79. She was not only a prolific actress, but also a humanitarian, who tirelessly worked to raise funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS.  RIP Dame Elizabeth.

"Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?"

Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" Cover Revealed

Lady Gaga's über-anticipated new single, "Born This Way," hits radio this Friday (2/11), and here's the fierce cover that will accompany it. Gaga will perform the new tune on Sunday's GRAMMYs, which will air on CBS, so check your local listings.

Lady Gaga Tweets Full Lyrics For "Born This Way"

Lyrics for "Born This Way," directly from Lady Gaga, via her Twitter account.

"BORN THIS WAY" 

WRITTEN BY: LADY GAGA 
PRODUCED BY: LADY GAGA, FERNANDO GARIBAY, DJ WHITE SHADOW 
MIXED AND ENGINEERED BY: DAVID RUSSEL



INTRO: 
It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M
Just put your paws up
'cause you were Born This Way, Baby

VERSE: 
MY MAMA TOLD ME WHEN I WAS YOUNG
WE ARE ALL BORN SUPERSTARS

SHE ROLLED MY HAIR AND PUT MY LIPSTICK ON
IN THE GLASS OF HER BOUDOIR

"THERE'S NOTHIN WRONG WITH LOVIN WHO YOU ARE"
SHE SAID, "'CAUSE HE MADE YOU PERFECT, BABE"

"SO HOLD YOUR HEAD UP GIRL AND YOU'LL GO FAR,
LISTEN TO ME WHEN I SAY"


CHORUS:
I'M BEAUTIFUL IN MY WAY
'CAUSE GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES
I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN THIS WAY

DON'T HIDE YOURSELF IN REGRET
JUST LOVE YOURSELF AND YOU'RE SET
I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN THIS WAY

POST-CHORUS:
OOO THERE AIN'T NO OTHER WAY 
BABY I WAS BORN THIS WAY
BABY I WAS BORN THIS WAY
OOO THERE AIN'T NO OTHER WAY
BABY I WAS BORN-
I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN THIS WAY

DON'T BE A DRAG -JUST BE A QUEEN
DON'T BE A DRAG -JUST BE A QUEEN
DON'T BE A DRAG -JUST BE A QUEEN
DON'T BE!

VERSE:
GIVE YOURSELF PRUDENCE
AND LOVE YOUR FRIENDS
SUBWAY KID, REJOICE YOUR TRUTH

IN THE RELIGION OF THE INSECURE
I MUST BE MYSELF, RESPECT MY YOUTH

A DIFFERENT LOVER IS NOT A SIN
BELIEVE CAPITAL H-I-M (HEY HEY HEY)
I LOVE MY LIFE I LOVE THIS RECORD AND
MI AMORE VOLE FE YAH (LOVE NEEDS FAITH)

REPEAT CHORUS + POST-CHORUS

BRIDGE:

DON'T BE A DRAG, JUST BE A QUEEN
WHETHER YOU'RE BROKE OR EVERGREEN
YOU'RE BLACK, WHITE, BEIGE, CHOLA DESCENT
YOU'RE LEBANESE, YOU'RE ORIENT
WHETHER LIFE'S DISABILITIES
LEFT YOU OUTCAST, BULLIED, OR TEASED
REJOICE AND LOVE YOURSELF TODAY
'CAUSE BABY YOU WERE BORN THIS WAY

NO MATTER GAY, STRAIGHT, OR BI,
LESBIAN, TRANSGENDERED LIFE
I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN TO SURVIVE
NO MATTER BLACK, WHITE OR BEIGE
CHOLA OR ORIENT MADE
I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN TO BE BRAVE

REPEAT CHORUS


OUTRO/REFRAIN:

I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!
I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!
I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!

I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!
I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!
I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!

Listen Now: Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me" Leaks Early

Without further ado, Britney's new single...

Britney's "Hold It Against Me" Will Debut On 1/11/11

Check out the beautiful cover shot for Britney Spears' highly-anticipated new single, "Hold It Against Me."  Jive Records announced that the Dr. Luke & Max Martin produced track will hit radio and iTunes on Tuesday, January 11th. The single will be available for download exclusively on iTunes beginning at 12AM EST 1/11.  "Hold It Against Me" is the first single off of Britney's seventh studio album, due out sometime in March 2011.  Listen to a rough demo of "Hold It Against Me" below.  

"Hold It Against Me" Demo

Lady Gaga Announces Dates For "Born This Way"

The wait for new Gaga is almost over! The title single off Lady Gaga's next album, "Born This Way," will impact radio on February 13th, which coincides with the Grammy Awards telecast.  Perhaps a live performance is in the works?  The full album will be released on May 23rd. 

In other "Born This Way" news, "Glee" co-creator, Ryan Murphy, confirmed that Gaga's new single is already set to make its television debut on the hit FOX show.  The episode should air sometime in March or April.

Lady Gaga "You & I" Live From the Today Show

 

Lady Gaga Goes Gay For "Alejandro" Video

Lady Gaga goes balls out (metaphorically speaking) with her latest video "Alejandro."  The flesh-filled video was beautifully shot and directed by longtime Madonna collaborator, Steven Klein.  What the hell the whole thing means is up to Gaga's "little monsters" to figure out.  

Lady Gaga "Alejandro"

Joan Rivers is a Piece of Work

Joan Rivers is center stage for a documentary on her life, A Piece of Work, that has garnered high praise on the movie festival circuit. The portrait delves deeply into the life of this trailblazing comedian, with a career spanning over 50 years. Must not miss this one!

"Before we make love my husband takes a pain killer."

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers 'A Piece of Work'

Beyoncé Is B.B. Homemaker In New Video

Beyoncé loves herself a good alter-ego, and her latest is a doozy.  B plays B.B. Homemaker, a dutiful 50's housewife whose man doesn't appreciate her.  Needless to say B.B. is having none of it!  She tearfully rips her man a new one over the phone and then proceeds to chain smoke and get sloshed on a dozen martinis.  By the end of "Why Don't You Love Me" dinner is burned, and B.B. passes out on the floor. Fierce, indeed.  

Beyoncé "Why Don't You Love Me?"