The Black Eyed Peas album The E.N.D. was the #1 on album on Billboard Top 200 Albums chart two weeks ago before dropping to #2 last week when the Jonas Brothers released Lines, Vines and Trying Times.  Now the Peas have returned the favoring by returning to #1 on the chart and dropping the Jonas Brothers to #2.

Newcomers to the chart this week included Regina Spektor’s Far, Dream Theater’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings, Ginuwine with A Man’s Thoughts and the Transformers movie soundtrack.

Here is a look at the top 10 Billboard Albums:

1. The E.N.D. - The Black Eyed Peas
2. Lines, Vines and Trying Times - Jonas Brothers
3. Far - Regina Spektor
4. Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King - Dave Matthews Band
5. Relapse - Eminem
6. Black Clouds & Silver Linings - Dream Theater
7. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Soundtrack
8. The Fame - Lady GaGa
9. A Man’s Thoughts - Ginuwine
10. Hannah Montana: The Movie - Soundtrack

source: Billboard: Issue 2009-07-11

Hot new rapper Aubrey Graham aka Drake debuts his brand new music video for the hit single “Best I Have Ever Had” directed by the one and only, Kanye West. Drake, who is rumored to be dating Rihanna, is getting ready to release his album “Thank Me Later” later this year.

Kevin Skinner is the American Susan Boyle. Just like the British internet sensation, Kevin was first judged by his looks and then shocked the judges of “America’s Got Talent”, David Hasselhoff, Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan, with his talent. Kevin is described as an aww-shucks-type unemployed farmer with rumpled clothes and the skin of a man who’s worked outdoors for years.

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Britney Spears looks absolutely fantastic in her new music video for “Radar”. The video is unexpectedly… how do we say this delicately… boring!! There’s no eccentric choreography or costumes (the guys aren’t even that cute!)… it’s something Celine Dion would do… I just can’t express how disappointed I really am by this video. What do you think?

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R&B singer Rockwell had a #1 single in 1983 with ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ and then quickly faded away into oblivion.  The biggest and perhaps only reason the song was a hit was because the legendary Michael Jackson sang the chorus and background vocals on the hit song.

But why did Jackson appear on the single? Sure he did duets with Paul McCartney and his sister Janet Jackson over the course of his career, but Rockwell would have been a musical nobody without Jacko’s vocal charity.

Well there was three reasons why Michael sang the chorus on ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’.

1. Rockwell’s real name is Kennedy William Gordy. Therefore his father is Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records.  Gordy gave Michael and the Jackson 5 their big start with Motown in 1968. So Micheal likely felt like he was repaying a debt to Gordy.
2. Rockwell’s had an older sister Hazel Gordy.  Hazel was married to Michael’s older brother Jermaine Jackson.  Jermaine and Hazel were married from 1973-1987. Rockwell’s hit song was released during this time in 1983.
3. Michael might not have had much of a childhood, but having been around Motown USA recording as a young child he became friends with Kennedy ‘Rockwell’ Gordy.

The chorus for the song is almost so famous that many people over the years have mistaken the song to be one of Jackson’s own.  It is more than safe to say, that without Jackson’s backing vocals, this song would have never landed on Billboard’s #1 spot.

If you look at the album cover above you will notice Rockwell is wearing a single black glove in an obvious tribute/copycat of Jackson.

Watch the video of Rockwell’s ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ Below:

The remix of the song has also been featured in Geico commericals.  Rockwell did break into the U.S. Top 100 again in 1984 with ‘Obscene Phone Caller’ that ended up at #35 on the chart.

The Jonas Brothers have done it again and have the #1 on the  Billboard Top 200 Albums chart with Lines, Vines and Trying Times.

The Black Eyed Peas dropped from the top spot a week ago to the #2 spot this week.  Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift held steady for yet another week.

Here is a look at the top 10 Billboard Albums:

1. Lines, Vines and Trying Times - Jonas Brothers
2. The E.N.D. - The Black Eyed Peas
3. Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King - Dave Matthews Band
4. Relapse - Eminem
5. Monuments and Melodies - Incubus
6. The Fame - Lady GaGa
7. Chickenfoot - Chickenfoot
8. Hannah Montana: The Movie - Soundtrack
9. 21st Century Breakdown - Green Day
   
10. Fearless - Taylor Swift
    

source: Billboard: Issue 2009-07-04

Hot new star Kristinia DeBarge made her first major TV performance in Fox’s dance competition “So You Think You Can Dance” on Thursday (June 18). The 19 year-old singer’s debut single “Goodbye” is already a hit sitting at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Kristinia’s first performance was a real bad lip-synch job and totally disappointing. She can dance but is not a great dancer so can she sing? What do you think??

The Black Eyed Peas have the #1 on the  Billboard Top 200 Albums chart this week with The E.N.D.  The top five was rounded out by the Dave Matthews Band, Eminem, Chickenfoot, and Aventura.

Lady GaGa remained extremely strong at #6 with The Fame. The album has been on the charts for 33 weeks now.

Here is a look at the top 10 Billboard Albums.

1. The E.N.D. - The Black Eyed Peas
2. Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King - Dave Matthews Band
3. Relapse - Eminem
4. Chickenfoot - Chickenfoot
5. The Last - Aventura
6. The Fame - Lady GaGa
7. Hannah Montana: The Movie - Soundtrack
8. 21st Century Breakdown - Green Day
   
9. The Ecstatic - Mos Def
10. The Introduction of Marcus Cooper - Pleasure P

source: Billboard: Issue 2009-06-27

Mariah Carey is back! The 39 year-old singer just revealed the cover art for her brand new single “Obsessed” from her upcoming studio album titled “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel“. The single will premiere on Chicago radio station B96 later today (June 16).

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The Dave Matthews Band is back on top with their new album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.  The album debuted at #1 on the  Billboard Top 200 Albums chart this week.

Other artists debuting in the top 10 this week include 311 with Uplifter, Chickenfoot with their self-titled album, and Taking Back Sunday with New Again.

Here is a look at the top 10 Billboard Albums.

1. Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King - Dave Matthews Band
2. Relapse - Eminem
3. Uplifter - 311
4. Chickenfoot - Chickenfoot
5. 21st Century Breakdown - Green Day
6. Hannah Montana: The Movie - Soundtrack
7. New Again - Taking Back Sunday
   
8. The Fame - Lady GaGa
   
9. Greatest Hits II - Kenny Chesney
   
10. Fearless - Taylor Swift
    

source: Billboard: Issue 2009-06-20

I didn’t watch the Tony Awards tonight. I mean why would I do that to myself? But I did hear about former rocker turned reality TV chick Bret Michaels getting practically beheaded and decapitated by the stage curtain.

Michaels was exiting the stage after Poison performed with the Broadway show Rock of Ages. As the curtain was coming down it hit Michaels in the head and knocked him on his butt (watch the last 3 seconds of the clip above).

Poison performing on the Tony Awards? And to think they use to be the headliner for MTV’s Headbanger Ball. Who would think 20 years later that MTV wouldn’t show videos and the best gig Poison could get would be performing on-stage at the Tony Awards.

Singer/songwriter John Mayer reunited with his former band “John Mayer Trio” and they performed “California Dreamin” on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien” on Thursday (June 4). The performance of this song by the trio is featured on the DVD version of the “Where the Light is”.

Before becoming a successful solo artist, John Mayer was the songwriter, singer and guitarist of the band that released their first album “Try” back in 2005. The John Mayer Trio played as the opening act for the Rolling Stones.

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Eminem’s reclusion is over and his new album Relapse is the #1 album on the  Billboard Top 200 Albums chart this week.

It was a controversial week for Eminem as he was the ‘butt’ of many jokes after fashion model Bruno dropped down from the ceiling and sat on his face at the MTV Movie Awards.  Eminem also taught Jimmy Kimmel how to be an authentic rapper this week.

Other newcomers on the chart this week included Marilyn Manson with The High End of Low, Grizzly Bear with Veckatmist, and Wisin & Yandel with La Revolucion.

Here is a look at the top 10 Billboard Albums.

1. Relapse - Eminem
2. 21st Century Breakdown - Green Day
3. Hannah Montana: The Movie - Soundtrack
4. The High End of Low - Marilyn Manson
   
5. The Fame - Lady GaGa
   
6. Greatest Hits II - Kenny Chesney
   
7. La Revolucion - Wisin & Yandel
8. Veckatimist - Grizzly Bear
9. Fearless - Taylor Swift
10. Unstoppable - Rascal Flats

source: Billboard: Issue 2009-06-13

Eminem appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday night and tutored host Jimmy Kimmel on how to become a rap star. The skit started with Kimmel dressed like Em’ and telling him horror stories from his junior high days of yesteryear. Stories that would be considered lame by most standards.

Eminem anoints Kimmel as ‘Briefcase Joe’ before leading him to the studio, where they put an organic rap to paper, with Kimmel then rapping the veggie rhyme as its recorded.

Legendary blues singer/musician KoKo Taylor, best known as the “Queen Of The Blues”, has died on Wednesday (June 3) at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital after complications from surgery for a gastrointestinal bleed. Koko was 80 years old.

“The passion that she brought and the fire and the growl in her voice when she sang was the truth,” blues singer and musician Ronnie Baker Brooks said Wednesday. “The music will live on, but it’s much better because of Koko. It’s a huge loss.”

R.I.P. Koko Taylor!!

Koko Taylor Pictures

Commonly misspelled: Coco Taylor

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Spencer Pratt debuts the new music video for his new song titled “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here” which is the theme of NBC’s new reality show with the same title.

The video is all about “The Hills” star Spencer and his wife Heidi Montag-Pratt, who also star in the new reality show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here” along with other celebs like Janice Dickinson, actors Stephen Baldwin and Lou Diamond Phillips, former NBA player John Salley and “American Idol” castoff Sanjaya Malakar.

Heidi and Spencer have reportedly walked off the filming location of the show in Costa Rica twice because they were expecting to be treated like kings of the jungle and wished the show had real celebs.

“They wanted to be treated like stars,” a source on the series told E! News’ Ryan Seacrest. “[Spencer] literally thought he and Heidi were staying in a Four Seasons, working out and getting a tan.”

“I wish they got some real celebrities like K-Fed,” Montag reportedly whined.

Seriously? K-Fed is a celeb?? If Heidi and Spencer were invited for another stupid reality show, I think that is an indication that no real celebs would ever accept the invite.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Cast Photos

Spencer Pratt “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here” Video Below go on reading »

Conan O’Brien made is “Tonight Show” debut on Monday (June 1) and his first musical guest was the legendary band Pearl Jam. Read more and watch Conan O’Brien’s “Tonight Show” opening skit here.

The band that ended their 18 year contract with Sony doesn’t have a label but their upcoming album titled “Backspacer” will be released at Target this fall (September 22). Pearl Jam performed the first single, which remains unnamed, off “Backspacer” (watch video above).

“Britain’s Got Talent” star Susan Boyle was taken by ambulance to a mental health clinic, Priory Clinic, under police escort after suffering what was described as an emotional breakdown. Susan was found lost and acting strange at her London hotel following her second-place finish on “Britain’s Got Talent”.

“We were called about 6 p.m. on Sunday to a central London hotel to doctors assessing a woman under the Mental Health Act,” a police spokesperson said.

“Police attended at the request of ambulance personnel and the woman was taken voluntarily to a clinic. No one was arrested and there were no allegations of crime.”

The pressure was just too much for the 48 year-old who is currently being treated for exhaustion. Judge Piers Morgan said coming second is the best thing that ever happened to Susan since now she needs time to rest and sleep, something that has been difficult during the past weeks.

“Britain’s Got Talent” producers released the following statement:

“Following Saturday night’s show, Susan is exhausted and emotionally drained. She has been seen by her private GP who supports her decision to take a few days out for rest and recovery … We offer her our ongoing support and wish her a speedy recovery.”

Susan is a big star now and she has to learn how to deal with this new found overnight fame before it kills her. She needs someone to guide and advice her. We hope Susan gets well soon and continues to enchant us with her voice.

More on Susan Boyle:
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Susan Boyle WOWs Audience (Video)
Britain’s Got Talent Susan Boyle Sings On CBS’ Early Show (Videos)
YouTube Sensation Susan Boyle “Cry Me a River” Audio
Susan Boyle Sings “My Heart Will Go On” On Larry King Live (Video)
Shaheen Jafargholi Is Susan Boyle’s Competion On “Britain’s Got Talent” (Video)
Susan Boyle’s Makeover, Debuts New Look
Susan Boyle “Memories” On Britain’s Got Talent (May 24, Video)
Susan Boyle’s F-Bomb Meltdown

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The 2009 MTV Movie Awards (live blog) were extremely lame and tasteless, including the most talked about moment of the night, when actor Sacha Baron Cohen, in character as fashion model Bruno, flew in as an angel and floated down to sit - bottom up - on rapper Eminem.

Eminem, who was none-to-happy, cursed out Cohen, before hid bodyguards threw the shock-actor off of the rap star. Eminem promptly got out of his seat and walked out of the event.  He had performed just minutes earlier on stage to a standing ovation.

More Photos of Eminem Head-Butting Bruno

Catch the Video of Bruno Sitting on Eminem’s Face Below
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Internet sensation Susan Boyle returned to the “Britain’s Got Talent” stage for her final performance on Saturday (May 20). Susan, who was a bit nervous and almost quit the competition this week, sang the song that made her famous “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Miserables.

The song choice wasn’t exactly original but I think Susan has made it once again – it was even more beautiful and emotional than the first time (watch video here). Here’s what the judges had to say about Susan Boyle’s performance on “Britain’s Got Talent” tonight:

Piers Morgan said: “That to me was THE greatest performance I’ve seen in ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ history… you should win. I loved it.”

Amanda Holden added: “You did it, girl, you did it for Scotland. Can I just say, Simon had a tear in his eye.”

Simon Cowell concluded: “You could have walked away [from the competition] and you could have had a lot of stuff coming your way in America. Win or lose, you had the guts to come back here tonight, face your critics and you beat them and that’s the most [important] thing…. You can walk away with your head held high. I absolutely adore you.”

Did Susan Boyle Win?? Unfortunately, Susan ended second. Congratulations to the “Britain’s Got Talent” winner, the dance troupe Diversity!!

More on Susan Boyle:
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Susan Boyle WOWs Audience (Video)
Britain’s Got Talent Susan Boyle Sings On CBS’ Early Show (Videos)
YouTube Sensation Susan Boyle “Cry Me a River” Audio
Susan Boyle Sings “My Heart Will Go On” On Larry King Live (Video)
Shaheen Jafargholi Is Susan Boyle’s Competion On “Britain’s Got Talent” (Video)
Susan Boyle’s Makeover, Debuts New Look
Susan Boyle “Memories” On Britain’s Got Talent (May 24, Video)
Susan Boyle’s F-Bomb Meltdown