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Lady Gaga and FarmVille team up for 'GagaVille'

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Wed, 11 May 2011 04:52:31 PDT

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Lady Gaga performs during The Monster Ball Tour at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on April 18, 2011 in Duluth, Georgia.

By Todd Kenreck

In a match made in some leather-clad sheep-motorcycle riding heaven, Lady Gaga and FarmVille are joining forces. Players will now get to interact with a Lady Gaga-inspired farm full of unicorns, crystals, and no, we weren’t kidding: Leather clad-sheep. (Hopefully, not sheepskin leather jackets though, that would just be extra creepy.) From May 17 to May 19, there will be specific tasks on GagaVille that need to be completed in order to hear an exclusive song each day.

"Lady Gaga is as passionate about her fans as we are about our players," said Zynga's Raquel DiSabatino, director of entertainment and media. "This really was a great meeting of the minds to create an innovative and playful experience for those folks."

This isn’t the first time a recording artist teamed up with a social networking game. Dr. Dre released a song from his album “Detox” on “Mafia Wars” last December.

Players in other Zygna games will also earn points that will let them purchase Lady Gaga goods and in “Words With Friends,” they will get a chance to win signed albums and concert tickets.

Todd Kenreck is the game editor as msnbc.com you can rant, rave, and reminisce about video games with him on facebook and twitter.

Jennifer Lopez Gets A Hand From Lady Gaga On 'Hypnotico'

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:55:20 PDT

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Good for Jennifer Lopez. She was named Most Beautiful Woman In The World by People magazine, has found a career resurgence as a judge on "American Idol" and has seen "On The Floor," the first track from her upcoming new album, Love?, dominate the charts. Now we have a chance to listen to "Hypnotico," another club-banger off the upcoming album. The song was written by Lady Gaga and produced by RedOne, which are both signs that the song should be dope. And guess what? It's DOPE.

"Hypnotico" seems to continue right where J. Lo's 1999 hit "Waiting For Tonight" left off, i.e. making us want to put on our short shorts and dance. The thump that rides the song's undercurrent of ethereal echoes and a group chant of the chorus ("Hyp-not/hyp-not-ico!") is a pretty solid reminder that this is most definitely a Gaga jam, which quickly gained J. Lo's approval. "She’s a great songwriter," Lopez told Rolling Stone magazine. "I don’t just love her lyrics, but also her melodies."

Let's hope this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Ke$ha Somehow Makes A Comb-Over Look Good, Puts Donald Trump To Shame

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:45:16 PDT

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Love him or hate him, Donald Trump has parlayed his way from real estate magnate to American household name, thanks to his persistence on demanding time in the spotlight (and on unearthing President Obama's "real" birth certificate). Yet despite attaining that level of attention, Trump still refuses to change his hair. Nobody is quite sure what "style" it is exactly, but somehow Ke$ha successfully paid homage to his weird hair nest at the 28th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards last night in Los Angeles.

Ke$ha is a very attractive girl, even when her tousled hair and freckled skin are covered in glitter and mud. So to see her rock a Trump-style comb-over is jarring at first, but then you take in the whole look -- rock star glam meets "The Golden Girls" -- and it's pretty much a home run. A little bit '80s, a little bit Donald Trump (who is actually very '80s), Ke$ha is channeling a sort of retro, ostentatiously wealthy look, and we kinda love it. "Dynasty," anyone?

Now let's just get Ke$ha on "The Celebrity Apprentice" and see what it's like to have her seated opposite Mr. Trump himself. We imagine it would be like one big old circus mirror, although The Donald probably doesn't do glitter.

Justin Bieber: 'Rolling Stone' misquoted controversial rape comment

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:06:29 PDT

The media was buzzing on Wednesday when teen sensation Justin Bieber's Rolling Stone magazine interview was released. The reporter asked the 16-year-old questions about politics, abortion, and abortion in cases of rape.

Why, we're not sure. Does anybody really lose sleep over not knowing Justin Bieber's stance on abortion for rape victims? If you do, you should probably talk to someone.

Turns out that the magazine left out a bit of Bieber's quote. They quoted him as saying, "Um. Well, I think that's really sad, but everything happens for a reason. I guess I haven't been in that position, so I wouldn't be able to judge that." (Duh.)

Some people who obviously didn't have much better to do with their Wednesday zeroed in on his "everything happens for a reason" comment, trying to deduce his opinion on rape from the most cliched line on the book. Sensing the brewing controversy, Rolling Stone apparently did some post-publishing fact-checking, and released a statement today about Bieber's actual quote.

"Due to an editing error, this story originally included an incomplete quote from Justin Bieber," the mag says. "The full quote, his response to whether abortions should be allowed in cases of rape, reads: 'Um. Well, I think that's really sad, but everything happens for a reason. I don't know how that would be a reason. I guess I haven't been in that position, so I wouldn't be able to judge that.'"

Does this change impact your plans to vote Justin Bieber into office?

Oh wait, no. He's not a politician, an activist, or even a voter. So it doesn't really matter at all. Carry on.

Prince William, Kate Middleton Complete Final Wedding Rehearsal

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:01:13 PDT

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It's almost show time!

Prince William and Kate Middleton were ushered into a side entrance of Westminster Abbey on Wednesday night to complete a final run-through of Friday's wedding ceremony.

The twosome arrived in a chauffeur-driven car around 7:30 p.m. with their wedding party, which included Prince Harry, 26, and Pippa Middleton, 27. The rest of Kate's immediate family -- including her parents, Michael and Carole, and brother James -- were also in attendance.

Earlier in the day, Kate, 29, was spotted entering Clarence House through the visitors entrance (she's still a visitor at the royal residence until Friday). When she emerged around 4 p.m., she carried a sizable brown cardboard box -- contents unknown -- into the trunk of her Audi A3.

After re-entering Clarence House, Kate left about an hour later, chatting on her cell phone, warmly greeting a pal, and carrying her own dress bag.

"Everyone's happy," a Clarence House worker told Us Weekly late Wednesday. "The atmosphere is really great!"

Martha Stewart Living First-Quarter Loss Expands

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:15:31 PDT

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The company's broadcasting unit posted lower financials after a year-ago benefit from a Hallmark Channel license fee.

NEW YORK -- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia on Wednesday reported a higher first-quarter loss as its broadcasting division swung to a loss after the recognition of a Hallmark Channel license fee had boosted its year-ago performance.

The company posted a quarterly loss of $7.1 million, compared with a loss of $3.9 million in the year-ago period.

Revenue declined slightly from $53.2 million to $52.7 million.

The first quarter of 2010 had included the recognition of $7.2 million in revenue that couldn't be replicated in the latest period, including an approximately $5 million exclusive license fee from Hallmark Channel, which has used MSLO content to establish a lifestyle programming block, the company said. Excluding year-ago one-time revenue items, revenue would have risen 16 percent in the latest period, management said.

MSLO broadcasting revenue declined from $12.1 million to $7.8 million. The year-ago period had included the $5 million Hallmark Channel license fee.

The broadcasting unit swung to a first-quarter operating loss of $1.8 million from a year-ago profit of $3.2 million.

"Our broadcasting team is continuing to build an attractive block of programming on Hallmark Channel," said Charles Koppelman, executive chairman and principal executive officer. On an earnings conference call, he said MSLO remains focused on driving value from the Hallmark partnership, highlighting once again that its success for MSLO should be measured in more ways than just ratings. For example, having The Martha Stewart Show on Hallmark eliminates a distribution fee that the firm used to pay in syndication, and there is room for the development of further shows with Hallmark, he mentioned.

First-quarter merchandising unit revenue at MSLO grew thanks to partnerships with Home Depot and Macy's, and publishing revenue also rose.

"We believe the transformation of the company is beginning to take hold as we seek to broaden our portfolio of engaging content and quality products," said Koppelman. "We feel we're positioned to deliver profitable growth as we execute on our business plan in 2011 and beyond."

On the conference call on Wednesday, management said broadcasting financials will be about flat in the current second quarter compared to the year-ago period. Executives also touted further upside potential for Emeril Lagasse and other company talent. Without providing details, Koppelman said several personalities could be ripe for "brand extensions."

Analysts did not ask about a recent suggestion that MSLO could follow the lead of Playboy Enterprises and go private in a Martha Stewart-led buyout.

!!! REBECCA BLACK WILL ATTEND THE O MUSIC AWARDS !!!

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:00:45 PDT

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No, my caps locks button wasn't stuck. That shouting was INTENTIONAL, because the unofficial owner of FRIDAY herself, Rebecca Black, will be ATTENDING THE O MUSIC AWARDS. No, the O Music Awards aren't Friday. They're Thursday. But surely they'll feel fun fun fun like FRIDAY when the biggest thing to hit the Internet since the SQL Slammer Worm graces us with her presence, live via a secret location in Las Vegas. You laugh, but Rebecca Black has her own BILLBOARD in Los Angeles, and Lady Gaga called her a genius, two things surely you cannot claim. So who's laughing now? (You are? Really? Dude she's 13. Cut it out.)

Beyonce Is The Hottest Aerobics Instructor EVER In 'Move Your Body' Video

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:57:40 PDT

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Beyonce has teamed up with first lady Michelle Obama on her "Let's Move!" initiative in an effort to help fight the rising numbers of childhood obesity in America. She rerecorded her song "Get Me Bodied" from her 2006 album B'Day for the campaign, transforming it into the kid-friendlier "Move Your Body." And now there's a video!

The "Move Your Body" video is basically a four-minute long flash mob, and we're definitely not mad about that. (Everyone loves flash mobs!) The video begins during lunch hour at what looks like a junior high cafeteria. Everything is status quo until Beyonce (in short shorts and green knee-high socks) busts through the doors. Suddenly all the kids are on their feet, following along as Bey leads the group through all kinds of dances, getting their hearts pumping (in more ways than one).

I think it's safe to assume that if your Jazzercise instructor looked more like Beyonce than your Aunt Dolores, we'd probably be the healthiest country in the world. For more information on the "Let's Move!" campaign, check out letsmove.gov.

Katy Perry Defies Logic By Looking Good In Beige Sweatpants

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:54:52 PDT

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Attention Australia: Katy Perry is in you right now! Although the "Teenage Dream" singer didn't look too excited to be touching down Down Under, she tweeted otherwise: "#THECALIFORNIADREAMSTOUR HAS OFFICIALLY LANDED IN OZ! WE SO EXCITED." All caps? That means she's serious.

You guys know it takes, like, 500 hours to get to Australia, right? (That's an approximate number.) So we're not exactly blaming Katy for not exiting the plane all smiles and waves. She grabbed the nearest towel to hide her face from the paps, and we'd probably do the same thing. If I had cameras up in mah grill after a billion-hour flight, I'd probably just completely give up and put a paper bag over my head.

And how about Katy's wearing a beige sweat suit (actually, a beige CHANEL sweat suit, thankyouverymuch) and yet she still somehow manages to look totally presentable. A beige sweat suit? It's basically like wearing a huge Ugg boot over your entire body. It's just not supposed to work! On anyone! But Katy Perry makes latex dresses work, so I guess we're not that surprised. Stars! They're just like us!

Kelly Osbourne Hails The (Drag) Queen(s)

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:50:48 PDT

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Last night Kelly Osbourne showed up at the finale party in New York for the third season of the Logo show "RuPaul's Drag Race." If you've been watching the show, you'll note that Kelly is pictured with Mariah, a stunning lady whose run on the show was cut way, way too early (if you ask us). Nevertheless, Kelly was also joined by Adam Lambert and six -- six! -- finalists from the series, including runner-up Manila Luzon and the crowned queen herself, Raja.

Growing up with certifiably iconic rock star dad Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly has surely been around her share of glammed-up ladies and gentlemen in her day. Even if Black Sabbath does fall into the category of "Least Gay Music Ever" (take it from someone who knows), there's still an undeniably fierce rock sensibility that comes with it, so we doubt Mariah or Manila or Raja -- or any of the "Drag Race" game -- shocked Kelly with their billowy hair, juicy lips or "garage doors" (definition: when one wears a giant, monochromatic shade of eye shadow). Anyway, Kelly's fierce, Mariah and Raja are too, everyone wins.

Willow, Jaden And Jada Smith Take A Better Family Photo Than Your Family

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:39:04 PDT

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Things are going pretty well for the Smith family right about now. At only 13, Jaden is a legit movie star after kicking ass in the "Karate Kid" reboot that dominated the box office last year. And his younger sister Willow is a legit pop star, with inescapably delicious songs like "Whip My Hair" and "21st Century Girl," proving that even a 10-year-old can create ear candy that comes from a healthy place of confidence, girl power and pride.

Jaden and Willow showed up to the annual White House Easter Egg Roll -- you know, at President Obama's house -- where Willow took to the stage to rock the crowd, her hair whipping back and forth at breakneck speed. Posing for the cameras, Jaden, Willow and their mom, Jada Pinkett Smith, looked pretty damn cool, basically the flyest family ever. If nothing else, taking her kids shopping for clothes must be a blast when Jada is up to the task, considering that her kids have evidently taken close notes from parents, understanding that scrubby sweatpants ain't gonna cut it in the Smith household. Tweed shorts, box-fresh sneakers, and a Snooki-style bump braided into a fierce ponytail? That's how you roll when you're a Smith. You might even say that, in fact, these parents totally do understand.

Madonna's 'True Blue' Album: Now With Indie Cred!

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:32:41 PDT

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There are some albums that pop up on your shuffle playlist and you never get sick of them, no matter what. Madonna's True Blue happens to be one of those records for us here at Buzzworthy, and it turns out we're not the only ones that feel that way. Indie label Paper Bag Records has released a Madonna tribute album featuring several of the label's artists covering each song from Madonna's hit 1986 record. And it's free!

Electro-pop duo Woodhands start off the record with a synth-y cover of "Papa Don't Preach," and Canadian singer/songwriter Laura Barrett's vocals on "La Isla Bonita" take the original tropical dance jam in a much more haunting direction. But it's indie-pop foursome Winter Gloves' cover of the album's title track, "True Blue," that wins. Guest singer Hannah Georgas' vocals are refreshingly light, and (surprise!) there's a sax breakdown!!!

This True Blue (along with Madonna's original, obviously) is definitely an album to keep front and center in your arsenal. It says, "I appreciate classic pop music," while also saying, "I got this lamp at Urban Outfitters." Madonna tracks + indie cred? There's your ticket to nabbing your next girlfriend, fellas. You're welcome.

LISTEN To The Britney/Ke$ha/Nicki Minaj 'Till The World Ends' Remix

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:29:05 PDT

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Well look at this. Three of pop's biggest acts in the world right now have come together for a remix of Britney Spears' "Till The World Ends." Britney's club banger remains in full swing, but now on board are hip-hop queen Nicki Minaj and party-pop queen Ke$ha. Although a countdown to the single's drop date remains on each artist's website, it seems that the "Till The World Ends" remix has shown up earlier than expected -- but probably just because it was too good to keep in hiding (or because rabid fans no longer will go to the ends of the Earth to get their hands on a leak (see: "Judas").

The "Till The World Ends" remix doesn't veer too far from Britney's original cut, but Nicki opens the song with her usually dramatic flair, dipping into an alter ego (or two), and even taking the time to name-check Ricki Lake. Not mad at that. Ke$ha's vocals -- a signature combination of singing, rapping and Auto-Tune -- amps up the electricity, making "Till The World Ends" somehow more fun than it already is, which is quite a feat, considering Ke$ha wrote the song.

Of course, we're just hoping Nicki Minaj joins Britney every time she performs the song this summer. And we're hoping for a video. And we're hoping for a feature film. Maybe a line of "Till The World End" remix-branded clothing? Too much?

What's French For 'Beyonce, Covered In Flowers On A Balcony In Paris'?

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:21:24 PDT

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Beyoncé has been living it up in Paris recently. First, she was spotted at Disneyland Paris wearing a Goofy hat (no, not a "goofy" hat, a Goofy hat -- with the ears, you know?). Now she's following things up by bringing out the "glammo," prettying up (not a difficult task when you're Beyoncé) for a photo shoot that found her giving her best "Evita face." We're not sure if she was necessarily tipping her hat, so to speak, to Madonna's portrayal of Eva Perón, but she sure does make a strong case for a remake.

Once again, Beyoncé proves that she can wear anything, including a see-through skirt and bustier covered in what looks like half a bushel of rose petals. If she can make a Goofy hat look beautiful, dressing like the onetime first lady of Argentina is basically a cakewalk. Of course, we'd be more than happy to hear Beyoncé sing "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina," considering she's already crossed "Dreamgirls" off her list of Famous Musicals To Conquer.

Trump has little shot against Obama in 2012, poll shows

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:14:43 PDT

Donald Trump may be leading a wide field of potential Republican presidential candidates in the polls, but he has little chance of actually reaching the White House, a new poll showed Tuesday.

Some 64 percent of general election voters -- including 46 percent of Republican voters -- would "definitely not vote for" the reality television star, according to a USA Today/Gallup survey. That was the second-worst showing by any potential Republican candidate, behind only former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who 65 percent of the voters said they would not consider voting for.

Fifty percent of voters, including 31 percent of Republicans, said Trump would be a "poor" or "terrible" president.

Trump has shot to the top of the primary polls in recent weeks. A series of surveys, including one from Gallup, showed him leading among Republican voters over other presumptive candidates such as former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

He has been buoyed by tough talk on international economic issues and his persistent questioning of President Barack Obama's birth certificate, an issue that has been avoided by nearly all mainstream Republican politicians.

The poll Tuesday showed that Trump himself has not escaped scrutiny as to where he was born. Only 43 percent of voters said Trump was definitely born in the US, and 7 percent said he definitely or probably was born in another country. Only 38 percent of those surveyed said Obama was definitely born in the US.

The president is facing some strong headwinds himself in his bid for a second term, the poll showed, with some 46 percent of general election voters saying they would "definitely not vote for" him in 2012. That is equal to the numbers for Huckabee and one percentage point higher than Romney, who is one of the only Republicans to have officially formed a presidential exploratory committee

In a telephone interview with FOX News Channel last week, the 64-year-old Trump hinted heavily that he would run.

"In my own mind, I think I've made a decision," he said.

If he announces his candidacy before the May 22 finale of his "Celebrity Apprentice" show, he could run afoul of federal law mandating equal time for candidates on broadcast networks.

In the meantime, Trump has been busy planning trips to a slew of crucial early-voting states. He is set to begin a tour of New Hampshire on Wednesday, to be followed by a speech in Las Vegas Thursday and a fundraising dinner next month in Iowa.

The USA Today/Gallup survey had a margin of error of 4 percentage points.

Zac Efron's 'Die In A Gunfight' Gets Helmer

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:11:06 PDT

EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Mandler has been set to direct Die In A Gunfight for Media Rights Capital, the Gabriel Ferrari/Andrew Barrer-scripted film that has Zac Efron attached to star. Mark Gordon is producing with Jennifer Todd. Mandler, a photographer, music video and commercial director, is separately attached to direct Vlad at Summit Entertainment, with Plan B producing. UTA and Management 360 reps the director. The scribes wrote Die In A Gunfight right out of NYU, and it made the 2010 Black List. Efron is attached to play a fight-prone and death-obsessed young society man who pursues a romance with the daughter of his father's enemy.

Prince William & Kate Middleton's Secret Wedding Music Decisions

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:54:59 PDT

Christopher Warren-Green with Prince William and Kate Middleton inset

Like most young couples, Prince William and Kate Middleton knew exactly what music they wanted at their wedding. But instead of an iPod or a deejay or even a wedding band, they've got the London Chamber Orchestra.

"The couple have very, very strong ideas of what they want," Christopher Warren-Green, the London Chamber Orchestra's music director and conductor for the occasion, tells PEOPLE. "And after all, at the end of the day, it is their wedding. It's a young couple's wedding, and they should have what they want."

Still, the pair did seek input from those closest to them. "They involved both sets of parents – the Middleton family, as well as the Prince of Wales. And both myself and the organist and choirmaster of Westminster Abbey, of course, are here to advise and to help," Warren-Green says.

So, what can we expect from the music? "I'm terribly sorry," Warren-Green says. "Both Prince William and Catherine really want to try and keep things a surprise."

Warren-Green, 55, who's also music director of the Charlotte, N.C., Symphony, describes himself as "musically acquainted" with Prince Charles for 30 years, and is thrilled to see the young couple planning the rest of their lives together.

"Oh, they complement each other wonderfully," he says. "Prince William has all the great attributes of both his parents. And Catherine is one of the most intelligent, pleasant, bright, funny young women I've ever met. She's going to be a fantastic princess … and an asset, not just to our country but to all the charities and patronages that I'm sure she will be involved in."

Lindsay Lohan Could Serve Just 'Hours' In Jail For Probation Violation

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:44:23 PDT

Lindsay Lohan is appealing her 120-day sentence for being found in violation of her probation, but even without appeal she could serve just "hours" of her sentence, due to prison overcrowding.

"Ms. Lohan would probably do about 20% of her sentence, which would be about 21 days in custody," Steve Whitmore, spokesperson for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department told us.

"There is overcrowding in the jails, and the California legislature enacted a good time/work time program that was put in place to reduce jail sentences.

"Sentences are significantly reduced for inmates if they obey all rules while they are in custody. Ms. Lohan has always been a very good inmate while she is in custody. She is always extremely cooperative and we have had no problems with her," Whitmore said.

However, a well placed law enforcement source tells US that the actual time served could be just hours: "Lindsay could easily be processed into jail, and there's a very good chance that she could be released within just hours of arriving.

"Instead of doing 120 days, or the reduced 20% sentence, Lindsay could serve only several hours, and then be released. If Lindsay were to surrender on a weekend, when the jails are the busiest, this would be Lindsay's best shot of getting out in no time."

Previously reported Lindsay's appeal could take up to three months to be heard by the Appellate Department of the Los Angeles Superior Court. However, our sources tell us that Lindsay has a very slim chance of having the sentence thrown out at appeal.

Eminem to release EP with rapper Royce da 5'9"

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:37:45 PDT

DETROIT – Eminem and Royce da 5'9" are back recording together more than a decade after the Detroit rappers first joined forces.

The pair, who met at a concert in their home city in 1997 and worked together under the name Bad Meets Evil, announced Monday that they're coming out with an EP of new material in June.

One of the songs they recorded in the late 1990s, called "Bad Meets Evil," appeared on Eminem's major label debut, "The Slim Shady LP."

According to a news release distributed Monday by Interscope Records, the rappers pursued solo careers after their initial work together and became embroiled in a feud.

In the years since, Eminem's career has reached superstar levels with tens of millions of records sold and Grammy and Academy Award wins. Royce da 5'9" also has seen success, but on a much smaller scale, with three of his albums charting in the R&B/hip-hop category.

The two mended fences, however, following the shooting death of their mutual friend and fellow rapper Proof in 2006.

"Royce and I started hanging out again and inevitably that led us back into the studio," Eminem said in a statement. "At first we were just seeing where it went without any real goal in mind, but the songs started to come together crazy, so here we are."

Royce da 5'9" said he was "excited to see this project come to fruition considering the long lapse in time between when we worked before and now."

The new material will be released June 14 on Shady/Interscope Records. Mr. Porter, who is a member of Eminem's rap group D12, was a producer on the EP.

Interscope said its title will be unveiled "soon."

And, for the record, Royce da 5'9" is the Bad half of the duo, and Eminem is the Evil.

Lady GaGa: “I still feel like a loser kid in high school”

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:31:39 PDT

Lady GaGa may be the world's biggest pop star, but she admits she still “feels like a loser kid in high school”.
The singer breaks down in tears as she makes the stunning admission in a new HBO documentary charting her rise to fame.

GaGa, who attended a private all-girls school in Manhattan, is filmed crying backstage at New York's Madison Square Garden before a show, as she talks about her relationship with her devoted fans.

"I still sometimes feel like a loser kid in high school and I just have to pick myself up and tell myself that I'm a superstar every morning, so that I can get through this day and be for my fans what they need for me to be," she says in the documentary, which is due to be screened in the US on 7 May.

She adds: "But sometimes I still feel like people are trying to destroy me. I cannot be destroyed, I will not be destroyed and you will never destroy the kingdom that is my fans.

"I'm fighting for every kid that's like me, that felt like I felt and feels like I still feel. I just wanna be a queen for them and sometimes I don't feel like one."

Jennifer Lopez To Tape Idol Performance This Week

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:21:30 PDT

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The stage will just be getting warmed up on Wednesday when the Top 6 perform songs of Carole King at 5pm PT.

AI Now has learned that following the live show, Jennifer Lopez will tape a performance alongside Pit Bull!

Audience members attending the taping of J.Lo's performance are being asked to arrive at 7pm PT and are told the taping will be wrapped up by 10pm PT.

Jennifer's performance was scheduled to air on May 5th but it appears that has changed and the performance will air this week.

Thanks Brittany and Heather!

Twilight Diss From Actor Robert Pattinson

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:11:48 PDT

ROBERT Pattinson has subtly dissed the makers of Twilight!

The actor is currently promoting his new movie Water For Elephants — which also stars Reese Witherspoon — and was asked whether he enjoyed doing publicity for WFE more than Twilight.

“I mean, I guess so, yeah. It’s nice to know, you know sometimes when you’re doing franchise movies it feels like the publicity is more important to the company than making the actual movie,” he answered.

Meanwhile, Rob says he’s terrified of circuses because he once saw a clown die.

The Twilight hunk was left traumatized after a stunt went wrong during his first ever visit to the big top with his parents when he was a young boy.

“The first time I went to the circus somebody died. One of the clowns died. His little car exploded. The joke car exploded on him. Seriously,” Rob said.

“Everybody ran out. It was terrifying. It’s the only time I’ve ever been to the circus.”

Ed Helms, Paul Simon Set for 'SNL'

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:52:21 PDT

Ed Helms and Paul Simon

The Office star Ed Helms has been tapped to host Saturday Night Live as it closes out its 36th season in May.

Joining him in the May 14 episode, in which he will be touting his newest film The Hangover Part II, will be musical guest Paul Simon, who returns to SNL for his eighth appearance.

British songstress Ellie Goulding will perform May 7, marking her SNL debut, with previously announced Tina Fey taking the hosting reins.

As previously reported, Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga will close out the season on May 21.

Kevin James welcomes first son

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:51:30 PDT

Kevin James, pictured here watching an NBA game, welcomed his first son Sunday. By John Raoux, AP

Kevin James just doubled the amount of testosterone in his home.

The cuddly comedian, who starred in the comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Grown Ups, and his wife Steffiana welcomed their first son, Kannon Valentine James, on April 24 in Boston.

He joins big sisters Sienna-Marie, 5, and Shea, 3.

James, 45, most recently appeared in the Ron Howard flick The Dilemma, and in July, plays the title character in the comedy Zookeeper.

He's currently shooting Here Comes the Boom in Beantown, opposite Salma Hayek.

Nicole Scherzinger Whips Her Hair, May Be Morphing Into Willow Smith (!??)

noreply@blogger.com (encikSEDAP.com) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 05:48:31 PDT

Nicole Scherzinger was photographed filming her new music video for "Right There" off her upcoming album, Killer Love, in Los Angeles. And is it just the air in here, or does the former Pussycat Doll look eerily like an adult version of widdle Willow Smith? Nicole rocked some genie pants, leather boots, a whole lot of bracelets and an enormous, braided ponytail that was just begging to be whipped back and forth, a la Willow herself.

We're not saying that Nicole is taking cues from a ten-year-old, but we're not saying that would be a bad idea, either, considering that Willow is -- even at her young age -- already a style icon. And with Nicole finally ready to break out on her own (and why shouldn't she, considering she can sing and dance like a pro, and her time is way overdue?), modeling her wardrobe after someone already leading the pack would surely be a bold move in the right direction.

Needless to say, we were pretty happy to actually find pics of Nicole whipping her hair back and forth, this time in some sort of sexy southwestern shaman get-up that only makes us more excited to see the Pussycat Doll finally claw her way into back into the zeitgeist.