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Marvin Sapp wife dies

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Marvin Sapp is one of gospel music#39;s most popular stars. His 2008 song “Never Would Have Made It” set records for its duration on the charts, and he recently had a No. 1 hit on Billboard#39;s gospel charts with the song “The Best in Me.” Gospel singer Marvin Sapp is mourning the death of his wife and manager, MaLinda Sapp. His record label, Verity Records, said she died Thursday after a fight with cancer. Details were not immediately available. MaLinda Sapp was a professional counselor and

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Album Sales Plummet for Miley Cyrus

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Miley Cyrus has been tamed again. After an incredibly disappointing opening week of sales for “Can’t Be Tamed,” fans of this young singer said to wait. It’s just been a few days , they cried! Give the album time! A week later, though, the compilation is barely holding a place in the Billboard 200’s top 10. With Eminem’s “Recovery” still holding strong at number-one (with 313,000 copies sold), Miley’s CD fell six places to number-nine, selling just 32,000 copies. That’s an astounding 68% drop-off from last week. By comparison, Miley’s 2008 “Breakout” sold 1.5 million copies and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. There’s very little chance “Can’t Be Tamed” will achieve half that level of success. Does this mean Miley has lost a significant amount of her fan base? There’s no other way to see it. Numbers speak for themselves. Perhaps she should go to college , after all. They have marketing classes there.

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Eminem Talks ‘Recovery,’ Touring Sober

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘Everything right now is a step at a time,’ the MC tells ‘Billboard.’ By Jayson Rodriguez Eminem on the cover of Billboard Photo: Billboard Eminem graces the cover of the new issue of Billboard . In the accompanying interview, the Detroit rapper discusses his struggle to return to rap dominance after a five-year hiatus to combat his drug dependency. Last year he returned with Relapse , an uneven collection that at its best lucidly detailed the depths of his battle and at its worst came across as hackneyed. On the recently released Recovery , Eminem decided to return to to his earlier work for inspiration. “I would go back and listen to songs off The Marshall Mathers LP , The Eminem Show , and some of Encore and ask, ‘Why don’t my music feel like this anymore?’ ” Em said. “”‘The Way I Am,’ ‘Criminal’ and ‘Toy Soldiers’ were songs that meant something. I wanted there to be a reason why I was making each song, instead of making it just to make it.” During the recording of his two albums prior to Recovery , Em said, he was either in full-blown addiction mode ( Encore ) or so freshly sober ( Relapse ) that he was unable to focus correctly on the material he made. “I was like, ‘S—, man, trees are beautiful again,’ ” Em said, describing the way he viewed the world during the making of Relapse . “‘What a nice day it is.’ I don’t think I was paying attention to what the average listener might like or not like.” Em said that he now wants to focus on earning the praise of his peers and die-hard fans with Recovery . Then, he’ll focus on hitting the road. He’s set to appear at music festivals both abroad and in the United States this summer, and he’s playing shows with Jay-Z in Detroit and New York in September. But the superstar MC is cautious about returning to a major touring schedule. “I’ll do these shows and see how I feel afterward, then set up a couple more,” he said. “I’ve had to relearn to do shows sober, because there were so many years that I didn’t know how to do it. Alcohol, Valium — all these things were crutches for me so that I didn’t have to feel anything when I went onstage. Everything right now is a step at a time, a day at a time.” Are you going to see Eminem perform soon? Sound off in the comments below! Related Photos The Evolution Of: Eminem Related Artists Eminem

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Justin Bieber arrested

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs on NBC#39;s #39;Today#39; show in New York, June 3, 2010. Teen Pop sensation Justin Bieber proved internet rumors of him being arrested wrong Friday morning (Jun 4) as he took over the Rockefeller Center in New York City to perform for NBC’s “Today Show.” His sophomore album My World 2.0 is currently sitting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Worldwide, the album has sold more than 5 million copies to date. The 16-year-old entertainer was the vict

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Miley Cyrus in Billboard: I’ve Grown Up a Lot

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

In a Billboard cover story, Miley Cyrus sounds both mature and cocky. First, she admits that she’s come a long way since she auditioned for Hannah Montana at the age of 12: “I’m just at a certain place where I’ve changed a lot as a person. I’ve grown up a lot, which everyone does.” That’s certainly true, but not everyone talks about her music as if it’s full of heart, soul and profound meaning that simply can’t be found in the pop world. Check out how Cyrus describes her upcoming album: “I listen to zero pop music, which is really weird for someone who makes pop music. My 13-year-old self would have beaten up my 17-year-old self because she would be like, ‘You’re a sellout!’ But that’s not what it is. “It’s not dance music that’s just about, ‘Ooh, I’m in the club and everyone’s looking at me.’ It means something. I’m not just sitting here trying to sell glitz and glamour… because no one lives that life. A lot of [pop] songs are super shallow, but this music isn’t.” Actually, Miles, your music is EXACTLY like that. The lyrics to “Can’t Be Tamed” include these lines: Have to get my way/24 hours a day/‘Cause I’m hot like that/Every guy everywhere just gives me mad attention… That’s more super shallow than most kiddie pools.

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(Video) Charice launches album on The Oprah Winfrey Show

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Benny Hollywood

A day after turning 18, Filipina singing phenomenon Charice Pempengco launched her first US album “Charice” on the May 11, 2010 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show . Oprah introduced Charice as “ one of the most talented young people we’ve ever had on the show ,” then proceeded to show a clip of Charice from her beginnings as a little girl who joined 90 to 100 singing competitions as a living to her current status – on the brink of superstardom. A tearful Charice said, “I can’t believe these are my own songs,” – and thanked everyone who helped her arrive to where she was now, “and that includes you,” she said shyly gesturing to Oprah. Multiple Grammy Award winning Producer, Mr. David Foster, who took Charice under his wing, was also in the audience. “Pyramid” featuring Iyaz the first cut from the album, will hit #1 on the Billboard Dance Songs Chart on the chart week of May 22 which will be released tomorrow. Did you miss Charice on Oprah? Watch the clips here: Charice on the Oprah Winfrey Show – May 11, 2010 – Part 1 Charice on the Oprah Winfrey Show – May 11, 2010 – Part 2 (Video) Charice launches album on The Oprah Winfrey Show is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading →

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Latest Philippine Election Results: Updated 11:58 PM, May 12, 2010

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Benny Hollywood

It’s almost 12:00 midnight of May 13, 2010 and the final results are still not released by the COMELEC. Here’s the latest official and partial results updated as of 11:58 PM Philippine Standard Time, May 12, 2010. This is the latest partial unofficial results of the May 12, 2010 National Elections from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). The figures shown below comprises the 89.90% of the total election returns from clustered polling precincts in the Philippines. Still, the survey frontrunner and son of former president Cory Aquino leads the race followed by the former 13th President of the Philippines Joseph Ejercito Estrada. Earlier this morning, the Comission on Election announced that this will be the last announcement of the partial and unofficial results of the elections. The congress, who has the power to proclaim the winners will be announcing the final figures if the 100% of the total election returns are already canvassed. PRESIDENT VOTES AQUINO, Benigno III 13,036,094 ESTRADA, Joseph Ejercito 8,345,794 VILLAR, Manuel Jr 4,680,508 TEODORO, Gilberto Jr 3,470,044 VILLANUEVA, Eddie 976,176 GORDON, Richard 446,193 PERLAS, Nicanor 46,139 MADRIGAL, Maria Ana Consuelo 39,847 DE LOS REYES, John Carlos 37,726 VICE PRESIDENT VOTES BINAY, Jejomar 12,802,159 ROXAS, Manuel II 11,949,767 LEGARDA, Loren 3,563,718 FERNANDO, Bayani 891,300 MANZANO, Eduardo 662,687 YASAY, Perfecto 314,431 SONZA, Jay 54,605 CHIPECO, Jun 44,777 SENATORS VOTES REVILLA, Ramon Jr 16,860,065 ESTRADA, Jinggoy 16,537,524 DEFENSOR-SANTIAGO, Miriam 15,096,403 DRILON, Franklin 13,807,878 ENRILE, Juan Ponce 13,666,794 CAYETANO, Pilar 11,941,953 MARCOS, Ferdinand Jr 11,531,506 RECTO, Ralph 10,788,268 SOTTO, Vicente III 10,365,659 OSMENA, Serge III 10,106,287 LAPID, Manuel 9,515,095 GUINGONA, Teofisto III 8,968,821 HONTIVEROS-BARAQUEL, Risa 7,962,992 BIAZON, Rozzano Rufino 7,525,180 DE VENECIA, Jose III 7,284,677 REMULLA, Gilbert 6,551,349 LIM, Danilo 6,398,441 ROCO, Sonia 5,902,222 Latest Philippine Election Results: Updated 11:58 PM, May 12, 2010 is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading →

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Adam Lambert to American Idol Producer: No Struggles Here!

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Awhile back, we got into a tiff with Adam Lambert fans because we told them to ” chill out .” We argued that their over-the-top support of this singer, their rush to defend him at all times, was condescending and sometimes unnecessary. Adam is a big boy, we reasoned, he can take care of himself when the time calls for it. Very recent case in point: after American Idol producer Ken Warwick said he hopes Lambert’s appearance on the show this week helps the singer’s “struggling” career, Adam replied on his own. While acknowledging how “sweet” this sentiment is, Adam told Entertainment Weekly : “I don’t feel like I’m struggling at all. I think things are right where they need to be. My single ‘What Do You Want From Me,’ is just breaking into the Top 10 right now.” It’s true. The song, which Adam will perform live tonight on Idol , is currently at number-13 on Billboard’s Pop chart, and number-23 on the Billboard Hot 100. What did Adam think of his experience as a mentor? “I’m really glad that they had me on the show,” he said. “I really enjoyed helping the other contestants… It was a trip being out there. My mom was sitting next to me tonight, and she was like, ‘This is what it used to be like for us! We used to sit here and we got so nervous and we’d be chewing our gum really hard and we’d be going Oh god, I hope he does a good job!‘” Below, watch a clip of Lambert giving advice to Lee DeWyze… who

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Pedobear Pope Billboard In Malta

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Why did someone stencil these “pandas” on the billboard of the Pope? What could it mean?! Why does no one ever tell the mainstream media anything? It's totally unfair. View

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Katie Stevens Makes ‘Let It Be’ Her Own On ‘American Idol’

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘You’re blossoming,’ Kara DioGuardi tells the Connecticut teen during Lennon/McCartney week. By Larry Carroll Katie Stevens performs on “American Idol” Tuesday Photo: Fox It’s one of the most famous songs of all time, and the lyrics are instantly recognizable to anyone from Dallas to Dubai. But Tuesday night (April 6) on “American Idol,” one of the contestants made “Let It Be” her own. Wearing a short pink dress with her hair pulled back, Connecticut’s Katie Stevens broke out of the “Idol” top-nine episode with a somber rendition of the 30-year-old song. Following a thunderous response from the audience — which included her family, holding an “I love my family because they love Katie Stevens” sign — the judges unanimously gushed over Stevens’ heart-tugging vocals. “That was your best performance ever,” Randy Jackson beamed, praising the song that Katie said her father used to play for her in the car. “That was ridiculous.” Ellen DeGeneres, meanwhile, praised her for “changing it just enough without disrespecting the song,” while Kara DioGuardi agreed, saying, “You make the song your own. You’re blossoming.” “It felt, to me, that you were singing it about somebody rather than being robotic,” Simon Cowell agreed. “And that’s a big difference.” Paul McCartney certainly wasn’t being robotic when he recorded “Let It Be” in early 1969 for the release of the same-named album that marked the Beatles’ final effort. Recorded during a period of rapidly increasing acrimony between the members of the world’s greatest rock band, McCartney has said that he was inspired to write the song after a calming dream about his mother Mary — who had died of cancer when he was 14 — during the tense period of his life. Ranked #20 on Rolling Stone ‘s 2004 list of the 500 greatest songs of all time, “Let It Be” reached #1 on the Billboard charts in April 1970. In perhaps the latest great testament to its legacy, “Let It Be” has become an “Idol” favorite: Brooke White performed it in season seven, while Kris Allen put his unique spin on the song during a recent results show. What did you think of Katie’s performance? Let us know in the comments below! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos ‘American Idol’ Season Nine Performances

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