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Marina And The Diamonds Is More Assured On ‘Electra Heart’

Posted on April 8, 2012 by popdirt
Marina and the Diamonds pop

(Marina Diamandis) spoke with DailyMail.co.uk about her upcoming album ‘Electra Heart’, out soon on Atlantic Records, and how it differs from her 2010 debut ‘The Family Jewels’. “My first album wasn’t a flop, but it wasn’t a wild success,” the Welsh pop singer explained. “This one is more assured, and I feel it will come to define my career. I’ve always been honest about my ambitions. There’s no shame in that. You need a certain level of narcissism to do this job. I’m also at a weird age. At 26, you have to wave goodbye to youth and become an adult. One of the reasons my image is more feminine is because this is my last chance to look young.”

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Miley Cyrus Hates Watching UFC “Fools Hit Each Other”

Posted on March 31, 2012 by popdirt
Miley Cyrus Super Fist

checked in with her Twitter followers (@MileyCyrus) while watching UFC mixed martial arts, presumably with her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth, and not enjoying the activity. It’s a big departure from the views of another actress and pop star, Mandy Moore, who is a big fan of the sport. The 19-year-old writes:

If I have to watch UFC for one more second I am going to scream!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I am so over watching these fools hit each other!!!!! Think that’s a wrap on me! Night night people :)

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Miles Holmwood And Aaron Verdonk Depart Stereos

Posted on March 20, 2012 by popdirt
Stereos

Pat Kordyback, Daniel Johnson, Rob Chalifoux, Miles Holmwood and Aaron Verdonk of checked in with fans on their Facebook on March 12th to announce the departure of Miles and Aaron from the Canadian pop group. The remaining three members are now working on a follow-up to their 2010 album ‘Uncontrollable’. They write:

To all our amazing fans,

After a few of the best years of our lives, we have all mutually and amicably decided that we all need to make changes moving forward. Because of this, Aaron and Miles will no longer be members of Stereos. This was obviously not an easy decision to make but after weighing all possibilities for countless different reasons, we all believe this is in everyone’s best interest.

There is also some good news. The 3 of us remaining have officially started working on what we believe is by far our best album yet. We’re already hard at work putting it together and we can honestly say we’ve never felt more motivated and excited since we began this band in Pat’s basement 6 years ago. We can’t wait to get back on the road to bring it to you all again soon.

We want to reiterate that all 5 of us are still very much friends and can’t thank you all enough for your love and support past, present and future.

Much love,

Robb, Pat, Daniel, Aaron, and Miles.

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Laura Jansen Reacts To Kony / Invisible Children Critiques

Posted on March 16, 2012 by popdirt
Laura Jansen 'Bells'

checked in with her Facebook followers on March 7th and 8th, talking about the controversial Kony 2012 campaign and the reaction she received for posting the short film created by Invisible Children about fugitive Joseph Kony. The Dutch-American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles writes:

Hey guys…I’m not trying to get you to donate money. I’m trying to spread awareness. What you do with that awareness is your very own and very personal choice. Most of us don’t know enough about Kony and that will hopefully change through the activism of the MANY organizations working in Uganda. Thank you all for sharing thoughts and links. Feel free to share more, but i encourage you to do it in a spirit of awareness instead of discounting the entire campaign. Our brains, when educated, are powerful things :)Spread the word!

I think the fact that we’re having this discussion thousands of miles apart on a music Facebook page is exactly the purpose:) I so appreciate you all chiming in. Some of us have been “lucky” enough to have been aware of the far bigger problem of child soldiers while others are just becoming aware through a major online campaign. The more the merrier. You lose me however when the discourse degrades to language like “clowns, manipulation, idealistic jargon, etc”. There is a greater purpose to awareness. Once you know something, you cannot un-know it. Something changes in the way you see the world. I have won the lottery of life simply by being born in a first world nation. I lead a first world life and no matter how much I try, I see the world through first world eyes. I admit that. It does not however, disqualify me from wanting deeply to understand the problems of a world that is not mine. it does not disqualify you from gathering as much information from as many places as possible to make up your own beautiful mind. I’m a cynical person sometimes but on a fundamental level I believe change is always possible. That is a far cry from idealistic jargon. The evolution of issues and the change we want to see may not happen on our own time or in our preferred way but I believe in it as a human movement. I would rather discuss this and go around in circles with you than sit back in my first world chair and say in my first world voice that all of this is nonsense and should therefor be abandoned. Keep it up!

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Madonna Releasing New Album ‘MDNA’ March 26th

Posted on March 13, 2012 by popdirt
Madonna 'MDNA'

is set to release her twelfth studio album ‘MDNA’ on March 26th via Live Nation. The American pop singer enlisted Mert and Marcus for the album artwork. The 53-year-old elisted a team of producers for the project, including Alle Benassi, Benny Benassi, Demolition Crew, Michael Malih, Indiigo, William Orbit and Martin Solveig. herself also played a major role in the album’s production.

Madonna ‘MDNA’ Track Listing
1. Girls Gone Wild
2. Gang Bang
3. I’m Addicted
4. Some Girls
5. I Don’t Give A
6. Turn Up the Radio
7. Give Me All Your Luvin’
8. B-day Song
9. Superstar
10. I’m a Sinner
11. Masterpiece
12. Falling Free

Madonna 'MDNA' Deluxe

The deluxe edition of ‘MDNA’ adds the following tracks:
13. Love Spent
14. I Fu**ed Up
15. B-Day Song (featuring M.I.A.)
16. Best Friend
17. Give Me All Your Luvin’ (Party Rock Remix) (featuring LMFAO and Nicki Minaj)

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Kimbra Releasing U.S. Debut Album May 22nd

Posted on March 7, 2012 by popdirt
Kimbra

International newcomer will release the U.S. version of her debut album ‘Vows’ for Warner Bros. Records on May 22nd. ‘Vows’ features several brand new songs in addition to tracks from the platinum-certified Australian edition of the album.

Released in Australia in August 2011, ‘Vows’ won Kimbra the ARIA (Australian Grammy) for Best Female Artist and spawned three hit singles. These tracks, ‘Good Intent’, ‘Cameo Lover’, and ‘Settle Down’, are also included on the U.S. edition of ‘Vows’. Kimbra recorded additional tracks for the release in Los Angeles with such producers and songwriters as Mike Elizondo and Greg Kurstin.

To promote the album, Kimbra will perform at the SXSW Music Conference in Austin, Texas March 14-17. She will then re-join Gotye on his headline tour which begins March 22nd in Washington, DC. Later this spring, she will support Foster the People on their U.S. tour, which kicks off May 29th with two nights at Rumsey Playfield in New York’s Central Park, and runs through July 7th in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is also playing two sold out headline shows at Mercury Lounge March 26th and at the Troubadour April 17th. Full tour dates are below the cut.
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Clay Aiken New Album ‘Steadfast’ Out March 27th

Posted on March 4, 2012 by popdirt
Clay Aiken 'Steadfast'

‘American Idol’ season two runner-up is set to release his semi-new album ‘Steadfast’ on March 27th via Decca Records, which coincides with the pop singer’s stint on the NBC reality show ‘Celebrity Apprentice’. ‘Steadfast’ features mostly songs from his 2010 ‘Tried and True’ album, along with the new single ‘Bring Back My Love’ and a version of ‘Who’s Sorry Now’.

Clay Aiken ‘Steadfast’ Track Listing:
1. There’s A Kind Of Hush
2. Bring Back My Love
3. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
4. Crying
5. It’s Only Make Believe
6. Misty
7. Unchained Melody
8. It’s Impossible
9. Who’s Sorry Now
10. Moon River

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Thomas Dybdahl Working On New Album With Producer Larry Klein

Posted on February 16, 2012 by popdirt
Thomas Dybdahl 'Songs'

checked in with his Facebook fans on January 23rd, talking about about the follow-up to his 2010 release ‘Waiting for That One Clear Moment’. The Norwegian singer songwriter is teaming up with Larry Klein on the project, who has produced material for Tracy Chapman, Madeleine Peyroux and Melody Gardot. Dybdahl writes:

In LA for a month to write and record for the next album. LOVING California, what a beautiful place! Some crazy people, that’s true…

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Pop Artists React To Whitney Houston Death

Posted on February 12, 2012 by popdirt

Several pop artists are sharing their thoughts on Twitter following the news that Whitney Houston had been found unresponsive in her room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday afternoon and declared dead after paramedics were unsuccessful performing CPR on the singing legend. Houston was 48. Among the Tweets:

Sky Ferreira (@skyferreira): :’( RIP Whitney
Lighters up for Whitney! #IWillAlwaysLoveU twitpic.com/8is2vm

(@shebop_aka_cyn): I am so sad. She was young. A great voice gone. xx cyn

Jennifer Love Hewitt (@TheReal_Jlh): My heart is broken!Whitney Houston is with the angels! We will miss u! Rip…” I will always love you”.

Kimberley Locke (@KimberleyLocke): Just getting home, so shocked by the news on Whitney. #sad

Elliott Yamin (@elliottyamin): What the EFF?!?!..did Whitney Houston really die 2day???
RIP Whitney!…wow,so sad!
Jeez-lew-ease!….i keep wishin this Whitney mess is all a hoax,and expecting her 2 appear w/a performance 2mrrw nite at the Grammys : (

Lauren Pritchard (GrlCalledLauren): RIP Whitney. We will always remember your voice, your greatness and your spirit. Everyone misses you.

Ayla Brown (@AylaBrown): I can’t believe Whitney Houston passed away. She influenced my music in so many ways over the years. She was the best the the preachers wife

Justin Guarini (@justin_guarini): We’ll miss you Whitney.
I remember sitting &listening to the LP of Whitney’s first album and being blown away by how effortless and unique her voice was. She was beautiful, and a woman of absolute distinction. That’s the way I’ll always remember her. My heart goes out to her family. #weloveyouwhitney

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Kelly Clarkson: “Never Been More Nervous” Singing Super Bowl XLVI National Anthem

Posted on February 5, 2012 by popdirt
Kelly Clarkson singer

checked in with fans on her blog at Whosay.com after performing the National Anthem before Sunday’s Super Bowl in Indianapolis. The ‘American Idol’ season one champ writes:

Guess what ….I’ve never been more nervous in my life than singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl tonight ….wow that was almost not fun I was so nervous! Fun night overall though! Thank you everybody for all of the nice things you’re saying about my performance! I really appreciate it :)

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