Lisa Marie Presley performed ‘Nobody Noticed It’, ‘Sinking In’, and ‘Lights Out’ from her latest album ‘To Whom It May Concern’ on the ‘Toyota Concert Series on Today’ on Friday (June 20). Watch the performances at YouTube.
Watch Ricky Martin’s ‘Today Show’ Performances
Ricky Martin performed on the Today show on Wednesday at Rockefeller Center in New York City. MSNBC.com had video of his performances of ‘Tal Vez’, ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’, and ‘Jaleo’. They also have a clip profiling the singer, and what he has been up to during his two year absence. Check it all out here.
Ricky Martin Hopes To End The Big Rumor
Conan O’Brien joked during his Late Night monologue on Tuesday, “Today, Ricky Martin released his first all-Spanish album in more than five years. Martin says he hopes the album will end the big rumor that he’s a one-hit wonder. Yeah. [Laughter] Yeah, which is really odd because that’s not the big rumor about Ricky. [Laughter and applause] I don’t know what it is. Ha, ha, ha. [Laughter] I did that for legal reasons.”
Ricky Martin’s New Official Website Launched
Contributed by Mehrunisa:
Ricky Martin has redesigned his official website, where fans can read the latest news, listen to songs from his new CD, watch recent interview clips, see pictures, join the fan club, and much more. Check it out at Rickymartin.com.
Ricky Martin Isn’t Afraid To Cry
The Sun reports Ricky Martin admits he is a sensitive soul. The singer says, “I do come from a Latino culture but I also cry sometimes. I show emotions a lot of the time – women like that.”
Shakira’s Global Peace Themed Reebok Commercial
ShakiraMedia.com has the new Reebok commercial featuring Shakira. The clip features the singer on a beach digging out a peace sign in the sand with Reebok shoes. Download and watch the clip at shakiramedia.com.
Shakira Questions Madonna’s Backbone
April 24, 2003 - The Sun reports Shakira has blasted Madonna as spineless after she withdrew her ‘American Life’ anti-war video. “I’d expect a little more backbone from Madonna,” Shakira said. “Good pop music is always political in times of crisis.”
Shakira Scraps Lebanon And Libya Tour Stops
March 26, 2003 - The Sun reports Shakira has scrapped plans to perform in the Lebanon and Libya following the invasion of Iraq, but her European tour continues as planned, starting in Paris this weekend.
Jewel Goes Pop With ‘Intuition’ Video
Jewel has completely re-invented herself for her forthcoming album ‘0304’, which hits stores June 3rd. Watch her show off more flesh than ever with ‘Intuition’ via YouTube below.
Shawn Desman Could Be Judge On Canadian Idol
Contributed anonymously:
With ‘Canadian Idol’ auditions scheduled for May, there is still the question over who will be the judges. One rumor is Canadian singing sensation Shawn Desman. You can watch an interview he did with andPOP to hear his response to the question here.
Mariah Carey’s New Voice Message To Fans
Contributed by a_rod221:
Today, Tuesday the 11th Mariah phoned in to her website and left the following message:
Mariah: Hi. [elongated operatic high octave] Yeah, I just wanted to say hi and tell you that I’m here with a wonderful guest star. But before I put him on the phone, I wanna say that we’re all on the set for “Bringin’ On The Heartbreak” and we’re all very, very excited about it. I just did the “I Know What You Want” video with Busta Rhymes the other day and it was quite enjoyable so be on the look out for that. And I wanna say thank you to everybody who came out for the video today ’cause there was like thousand of people, literally, and I’m very thankful. And I love you much. But hold on for the special guest ’cause he’s right here. Bye, bye. [high octave]
Trey: Hello to everybody. This is the B-I-G to the N-A-S-T-Y. Why? Because you love me, ’cause I’m Big Nasty and keep callin’ and keep loving me, ’cause I’m-a love ya and I’m-a put ya down if you don’t.
Mariah: [Laughs]. Bye, bye. [high octave]
Tatu Continue Controversy With ‘Simple Motions’
t.A.T.u.’s latest video for ‘Prostie Dvizhenia’ (‘Simple Motions’) is out in the group’s home country of Russia. It features Julia Volkova in a bathtub simulating masturbation while bandmate Lena Katina drinks tea in a restaurant. Watch it at YouTube.
Jodie Tes Describes The Story Behind ‘Tonite’
Triple J caught up with Perth artist Jodie Tes recently and asked the singer about ‘Tonite’, the first single off her upcoming EP due out next month. “The song is basically a love song from someone who is looking for love wherever they can get it,” she said. “I used old roller-skating terms like ‘snowball’ and ‘speed-skating’ from when I was a kid, which seemed weird when I was writing it. But they make perfect sense within the song!” Check out the entire interview and download ‘Tonite’ here.
J.Lo Rips Off Beatnuts Beat
Contributed Anonymously:
According to Ju-Ju of The Beatnuts during the interview of MuchMoreMusic(missess+kissess+dissess), the beat of Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Jenny From The Block’ is rigged from their rap song ‘Watch Out Now’ (1999). He said, “They are whack! That beat was ours. They did not took the original sample, they took ours! That is our beat! They are so whack!” Listen for yourself on the instrumental version here.
Jennifer Lopez On A Crash Diet
December 28, 2002 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Friday, “In National Enquirer, Jennifer Lopez is now on a starvation diet, and she wants to lose some weight before she gets married to Ben Affleck. She looks great, but she said she’s put on a few pounds the last couple of years, ironically mostly from eating wedding cake.”
Billboard’s Hot 100 Ft. Aguilera, J.Lo, Timbelake
December 27, 2002 - This week on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles, Eminem still reigns at #1 and Missy Elliot still clings to #2. Nelly climbs to #3, “Jenny From the Block,” falls to #5, and Christina Aguilera’s, “Beautiful,” is at #6. All the songs mentioned above, with exception of Nelly are losing steam, with decreasing airplay. Avril Lavigne climbs to #12, Jennifer Lopez and LL Cool J’s, “All I Have,” climbs 10 spots to #15, and Justin Timberlake’s, “Cry Me a River,” comes in at #17. Ja Rule and Ashanti’s, “Mesmerize,” makes the biggest jump on the chart 67-25. Elsewhere, Christina’s, “Dirrty,” continues to fall and lands at #74, Mariah climbs to #83 with, “Through the Rain,” and Kylie Minogue climbs to #91 with, “Come Into My World.” Other big debuts come from, t.A.T.u at #85, and JC Chasez with, “Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love)”, at #94.
Jennifer Lopez’s Scheduling Problem
December 27, 2002 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Thursday, “According to the British tabloids, Jennifer may put her Valentine’s Day wedding to Ben Affleck on hold. It turns out she already has two other weddings scheduled for the same day. [Laughter] She still loves him, it’s just a scheduling problem.”
Skip ‘Maid In Manhattan’
December 26, 2002 - Popdirt.com’s last poll asking what you thought of Jennifer Lopez’s new movie ‘Maid in Manhattan’ had 47.7% say skip it, while only 16.6% said to see it. The remainder of voters either hadn’t seen the film or advised to watch it when it comes out on video. Our latest poll asks what you think was the best album released in 2002 (in America).
Gossip Guru Liz Smith On Big Celeb Events Of ’02
December 26, 2002 - Paula Zahn of CNN spoke with Liz Smith about the celeb events of 2002, including the breakup of Britney Spears and *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake. “I guess if — you know — you’re sort of a professional virgin and you’re really beautiful and voluptuous from the moment you’re 16 years old you’re a big deal, and the inevitable is that then you aren’t a virgin and then somebody blows the whistle,” Smith explained. Read more, including her thoughts on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Michael Jackson, and more at CNN.com.
Jennifer Lopez Doesn’t Mind Liz Taylor Comparisons
December 26, 2002 - Jennifer tells InStyle magazine that she doesn’t mind comparisons to Elizabeth Taylor, who has been married eight times. “I’m not mad if people call me the modern-day Liz Taylor,” J.Lo said. “We’ve all had a love of our life and failed love affairs. I’m just the biggest romantic it’s really sad,” Lopez says. “I tell people that but nobody listens. They’re too busy writing about the thread count they think I demand.”
Ben And Jen Will Last Over A Year Says Robin Williams
December 24, 2002 - The New York Post reports when the subject turned to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez during a recent taping of Last Call with Carson Daly, Robin Williams predicted, “Ben goes the distance. I’m giving him odds one year beyond. Most people don’t last two rounds. I’m saying he goes 12 technical.”
Jennifer Lopez Has Diva Perfume Demands
December 24, 2002 - The Sunday People reports there is more diva-like behavior coming from Jennifer. She insists that lackeys spray her hotel rooms with her own J.Lo-endorsed perfume before she arrives.
Old Mariah Carey Demo Found
Contributed by missangel:
A Mariah Carey fan found an old demo she made with producer Ken Cedar. Mariah recorded the demo, ‘Weakness of the Body’ for Brenda K. Starr, whom she was singing back up for at the time. To hear the song, visit YouTube.
