Aliuane Badara Thiam (AKA Akon) will feature the single "Hold My Hand" featuring Michael Jackson on his third studio album follow-up to "Konvicted" entitled appropriately "Acquitted." Both have had their issues with the long arm of the law, but so far, thumbs up.
Akon feat. Michael Jackson "Hold My Hand"
The last time we checked in with Róisín Murphy she was a bored housewife, occupying her days with shopping sprees and dramatic wall-staring. Her latest, "Movie Star," couldn't be any more different. I won't spoil the fun, just watch out for the zombies/cannibals during the last third of the video. [Source]
Róisín Murphy "Movie Star"
Grace Jones is planning to release her first album in over 20 years titled, "Hurricane." The all around diva extraordinaire, has teamed up with the indie UK record label, Wall of Sound, to distribute the album with expected street date sometime in October. If you know nothing about Grace Jones start with the video below, also check out this site. [Source]
"It's an absolute honor and privilege to be working with Grace. No one has inspired more people whatever race, sex, colour or creed to be who they want to be and so much more. Her new album will not only re-establish her as one of the world's most important artists but also introduce her to a new generation of music lovers."
Grace Jones "Pull Up To The Bumper"
This weekend I caught a screening of "WALL•E " and I have to say it was pretty amazing -- the 97% fresh score over at Rotten Tomatoes is more than deserved. The movie brought in $62.5 million this weekend at the box office. How Pixar will be able to top this is beyond me. Maybe they got a hold of some fairy dust over at Disney Headquarters.
"WALL•E" Teaser Trailer
Just saw Cyndi Lauper's new video, "Into the Nightlife," at a packed bar in the Castro. True story. Can't think of a more appropriate day to post it. Make sure to check out Cyndi's brand new dance album, "Bring Ya to the Brink." Now go out and party.
Cyndi Lauper "Into The Nightlife"
Jennifer Lopez's faithful German Shepard, Floyd, has got big mama in some hot water. Former Flight Attendant Lisa Wilson was attending to Ms. Lopez in the cabin aisle of a private jet when her guard dog allegedly lunged at her, apparently confusing Lisa with a fan or a crazed lunatic. Ms. Wilson fell and injured her back and has not been able to work since. She wants $5 million to help ease the pain and economic loss. Ms. Lopez has not commented on the suit, but in the suit is claimed to have provided the attendant with special instructions on how to behave around the animal in flight. [E! Online Copy of Lawsuit Filed]
Jennifer Lopez "I'm Gonna Be Alright"
The Times of London and the Daily Mirror are reporting that Madonna is speaking with Fiona Shackleton, who represented Paul McCartney and Prince Charles. She is nicknamed the Steel Magnolia for, well, you tell me:
“A courtroom is a barbaric venue in which to pick over the carcass of a failed marriage.”
Fiona (AKA Steel Magnolia) Shackleton Before and After Dousing
The Times of London says Mrs. (yes, Mrs., because no husband would dare divorce her) Shackleton's blonde "Dallas-style" glamour is much remarked on. Think colorful clothes, big jewelry and the odd tiara.
Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills was so annoyed by the coiffed crone that she threw a jug of water over the barrister at High Court and is threatening to report her for professional misconduct over allegations she called her names. If you saw the movie "Serial Mom" you would understand.
If the facts are sadly true and a better course doesn't present itself, hopefully there will be no name calling or jugs involved for the benefit of both parties and children Lourdes Ciccone, Rocco Ritchie and David Banda. [Source]
Serial Mom Clip "Court Room Scene"
I would hate to be the fool who had to tell Miss Ross her bags were lost. That is unacceptable. Shoot down the plane carrying her luggage with a surface to air Stinger missile before you tell Diva No. 1 that her bags are not available. TMZ captured the unfolding nightmare, but my imagination is much more vivid.
Diana Ross "Aint No Mountain High Enough" (Divas Live)
I must admit, it sounds like a nightmare. A literal nightmare.
George Michael is a world famous rock star, returning for his first performance in LA in 20 years. Great show, the crowd going wild with the exception of one face. One large, shiny forbidding face. Yes, Dr. Phil, or a good representation of it, appeared at the Forum in LA and placed his humorless, bulbous head in the audience, attempting to suck all energy from it. [Source]
"I probably shouldn't say this, but he's here with his wife who's having a whale of a time. And then in this sea of shining faces, he's had this miserable look for the last hour. Perhaps you should see someone about that."
George Michael
George Michael "I Can't Make You Love Me"
Young Diva Christina Aguilera is trying to get the vote out for the benefit of 5 month old son Max, as well as the other 6 billion Earthlings and polar bears suffering because of the last two national elections. The songstress appeared on Larry King in support of her forthcoming public service campaign "Rock the Vote." When the alarmed Larry King expressed concern that Christina's powerful voice would damage young Max, Ms. Aguilera calmed the septuagenarian down:
I'm not going to, you know, belt in his face or anything like that. But it was really, really nice to bring it down to a really intimate moment between me and my son."
Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera "America the Beautiful"
I was busy last night and I think my invitation was lost in the mail anyway, but Mr. Nelson Mandela was feted for dinner in commemoration of his 90th birthday as befits a person of extraordinary selfless accomplishment and great societal goals. Mr. Mandela was arrested for leading a non-violent protest against apartheid and spent 27 years in prison, often doing hard labour.
"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
Nelson Mandela
During the private birthday dinner last night, Mr. Mandela spoke against poverty, violence in Dafur and Iraq, and the "tragic failure of leadership" in Zimbabwe. Dame Shirley Bassey has had to pull out of the concert staged in Hyde Park Friday due to an emergency surgery, but Amy Winehouse has been rehearsing for the event despite poor health presently.
46,664 tickets have been issued for the concert marking Mandela's birthday, with performances expected by Ms. Winehouse, Annie Lennox, Leona Lewis, The Sugababes, Razorlight and Queen. No word substantiating Eminem's rumoured comeback at the event, but organizers did want room for surprises. Not all nature of surprises, however, as Ms. Naomi Campbell was removed from the list of presenters in light of her kicking and spitting conviction.
Watch highlights from the concert on VH1 on Monday, June 30th at 9/8 C or see it streamed live from London's Hyde Park starting at 1:30 PM EST on Friday, June 27th.
UPDATE: AMY WINEHOUSE PERFORMS FOR MANDELA BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE
Amy Winehouse "Free Nelson Mandela" (46664 Concert 2008)
This would have never happened to Cher at a gay bar, but I digress. Cher was minding her own business at Tootsies Orchid Lounge (a famous Nashville honky-tonk haunt), when an intoxicated fan tried to strike up a conversation with the bedazzled diva. Management kicked him out of the bar, but he later managed to sneak into the VIP section and grab Cher by the waist. At that point the police were called. Cher, being the lovely woman that she is, did not press charges, but strangely, the guy demanded that the police arrest him anyway. [Source]
Cher "Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves"
I come to Earth seeking peace.
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