Archive for July 28th, 2008

Terry McBride Predicts Big YouTube Payout For Avril Lavigne’s ‘Girlfriend’

Nettwerk Management CEO Terry McBride, who represents Avril Lavigne, claimed to a MusicTank panel in London that “there’s about a $2 million check waiting for her for all her YouTube plays”, especially given that Avril’s video hit ‘Girlfriend’ has been viewed a record 93 million times.
McBride also argued that song downloads should only cost [...]


Britney Spears & Friends Vacation In Cabo San Lucas

Britney Spears was spotted enjoying a vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with a group of friends, including Palms Hotel owner George Maloof. The singer was photographed in a white bikini as she danced with a male friend while a female pal videotaped the moment. Check out several pictures at dailymail.co.uk.


Taio Cruz, Kanye, Pharrell & Timbaland Doing Tracks For Britney’s New Album

British producer, songwriter and singer Taio Cruz spoke with The Sunday Mail about working with Britney Spears on the pop tart’s follow-up to last year’s ‘Blackout’ release. “The songs will be good - she has Kanye, Pharrell, Timbaland and me doing tracks for her,” Taio revealed. “It is more a matter of whether she is [...]


Jess Origliasso, Ruby Rose Makeout Session Knocks Over Clubber

After photos of Jess Origliasso of The Veronicas emerged showing the Brisbane singer getting cosy with MTV host Ruby Rose, ninemsn heard from a source that the pair were even more open about their lesbian affections at a Sydney nightspot recently. “I was leaning against the bar sipping my drink when someone knocked me firmly [...]


Lisa Origliasso And Dean Geyer Call It Quits

Lisa Origliasso of The Veronicas and her fiance Dean Geyer of ‘Neighbours’ fame have announced they’ve decided to end their relationship due to personal and professional commitments. “Our careers demand we be in different parts of the world now and in the future, and the pressures associated with this have forced us to make this [...]


Miley Cyrus ‘Breakout’ Reviews

As Miley Cyrus begins to see first week totals of her new album ‘Breakout’ come in, several writers have weighed in on the 15-year-old’s first release not under ‘Hannah Montana’ umbrella.
Rachel Leibrock of the Sacramento Bee gave the disc two stars, writing, “In reality, with its overblown power chords, frenetic synth-pop and defiant lyrics, the [...]


Nick’s Diabetes Song An Awkward Moment In Jonas Brothers Set

Leah Igdalsky of the Hartford Courant was on hand for the Jonas Brothers concert Saturday at Dodge Music Center, where the sibling pop trio performed along with opening act Avril Lavigne to a sold out audience. “The show went flying along until the momentum died with a long-winded video clip and song about Nick’s struggle [...]


John Mayer Leaving Sammy’s Camera

John Mayer was videotaped leaving Sammy’s Camera on Fairfax in Los Angeles on Friday (July 25), hopping into his Land Rover Defender 90 before driving off as a few paparazzi captured the moment. Watch footage below.

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Samantha Ronson: I Like Ali Lohan’s New Song

Samantha Ronson checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace on Sunday (July 27), denying a report in the New York Post that she refused to play a new song by Lindsay Lohan’s 14-year-old sister Ali because it wasn’t any good. “I really like the song - as soon as her MySpace page goes [...]


On TV: Katy Perry, Katharine McPhee, Mariah Carey

Pop acts on television this week include:

The Ting Tings, who perform on ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ (NBC) on Monday and visit ‘Total Request Live’ (MTV) on Wednesday.

Katy Perry, who performs on ‘The View’ (ABC) on Monday.

Nick Lachey, who hosts ‘High School Musical: Get in the Picture’ (ABC) on Monday.

Belinda Carlisle, who performs on ‘The [...]