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Adele Must Stop Singing And Speaking For A Month To Save Her Voice

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Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Adele has been ordered by doctors to stop singing and speaking for at least a month so she can heal from acute laryngitis – or risk damaging her voice permanently.

The singer was forced to cancel her North American tour earlier this month and it seems that things have not yet improved.

Adele is a smoker and that may be the problem and she apparently cannot kick the habit.
Adele is currently at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a sixth week with Rolling in the Deep.

She wrote on her website: “I’m really frustrated. I was hoping with a week’s rest I’d be better to sing again straight away. However there is absolutely nothing I can do but take the doctors advice and rest some more. I’m so sorry.”

Adele has one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard, so, I, along with millions of other fans, all hope that she gets the rest she needs.

VIDEO CLIP OF THE DAY: Weird Al Yankovic Parodies Lady Gaga’s Born This Way

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VIDEO CLIP OF THE DAY.

It’s finally here! 


Weird Al Yankovic‘s parody of Lady Gaga‘s Born This Way video (Perform This Way) — watch it below and see how Al has infused his signature satire all over the song. The parody is the lead single from Weird Al’s new album, Alpocalypse, set to be released on Tuesday.

VIDEO: Amy Winehouse Booed On Stage – Cancels Tour Dates

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Oh Amy Winehouse –right when we thought she was on the road to recovery, things went way wrong for the British singer.

During a concert in Serbia Saturday, Winehouse reportedly slurred and mumbled her lyrics – the ones she actually remembered that is. She also wandered aimlessly on stage as the crowd booed her. Watch the video below to get a feel for what I mean…

Her backup singers tried to fill in the forgotten words, but the singer’s lack of singing was just too much to overlook. At one point, she even dropped her microphone.

So, it comes as no surprise that her upcoming appearances in Instanbul and Athens next week were called off by her agent who said Winehouse “feels that this is the right thing to do” in light of her performance (according to USA Today).

“Despite feeling sure that she wanted to fulfill these commitments, she has agreed with management that she cannot perform to the best of her ability and will return home,” her rep said in the statement. 

 Winehouse’ tour will resume July 8 in Spain. Watch her performance below. What if you paid top dollars for this performance?

You can hear the crowd booing her in this news footage:

VIDEO: Britney Spears’ Dazzling Femme Fatale Costumes

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“It’s opening night, bitch!!!!” Britney Spears tweeted before her Femme Fatale tour kicked off in Sacramento, Calif. Thursday.

The good news for Britney is that early reviews of the tour are glowing! Performing a mix of her greatest hits (Toxic, I’m a Slave 4 U) and new songs (I wanna Go, Big Fat Bass), Spears razzle dazzled in one brilliant and skimpy costume after another.

Rolling Stone described the opener as “her flashiest, fastest moving, and most entertaining production yet.” The mag also said tour-opener Nicki Minaj brought her A-game. But, “the night belonged to Britney: She managed to prove that she’s still progressing as a showgirl. Not only that, she’s doing it better than even die-hard defenders would’ve predicted.”

Watch the video below showing some of the many elaborate costumes. Welcome back Brit!

Rebecca Black’s ‘Friday’ Video Vanishes From YouTube

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It’s Friday, it’s Friday, but if you weren’t one of the lucky 167,370,534 viewers of Rebecca Black’s YouTube Friday video, you’re out of luck for seeing that video today or perhaps anytime soon–at least on YouTube anyway. Due to a copyright claim filed by Rebecca, the video has been pulled from YouTube.

Earlier this week, the infamous video had been pulled from the free catalog of videos on YouTube and placed behind a $2.99 rental pay wall by ARK Music Factory. After fan outcry, the video was back for free, but it has since been taken down all together. 
Rebecca Black’s rep told TMZ:  “We can confirm that we submitted a Take Down Notice to YouTube as a result of the dispute we have with Ark Music regarding the ‘Friday’ video.”
Rebecca herself had taken to Twitter earlier this week to let her fans know the price hike was not her fault.

“Thanks for all the messages regarding the $2.99 fee added to Friday video, I have NOTHING to do with this!!” she Tweeted. “PS…My Manager and Lawyer are on this and are going to get to the bottom of this! Stay tuned…” 

VIDEO: Javier Colon Transforms Into An Angel On The Voice

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Round 2 of the quarterfinals on The Voice pitted Team Cee Lo Green against Team Adam Levine June 14, 2011.

One of the stand outs was Javier Colon who sang Sarah McLachlan’s Angel.

Here is what the judges had to say about Javier:

Adam Levine: “You are so passionate about singing the song. It was perfect.”

Cee Lo Green: “You have the voice of an angel.”

Christina Aguilera: “Oh, The one that got away. You are a talent to be reconed with.”

Blake Shelton: “You don’t talk about Javier, you buy his records.”

Watch the performance for yourself:

Photo Courtesy of NBC

What A Year! Shania Twain Announces Las Vegas Residency

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Shania Twain may haven fallen during the CMT awards, but things are otherwise looking up for the superstar in 2011.

In addition to releasing her memoir and getting her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year, Shania just announced a two-year residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. 
The Still the One concert series will begin on December 1, 2012 and she will perform 60 shows per year.

Shania told the media: “This is a dream for any recording artist. This is more than an opportunity, it’s an exceptional gift.”

This is amazing news considering recent reports that Shania has been struggling with dysphonia since her divorce, a medical condition which causes the muscles in her throat to squeeze her voice box and basically disabling her from singing.

If you have an American Express card, you can get advances pre-sale tickets starting tonight! 

2011 CMT Music Awards Winners List

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The 2011 CMT Awards were held Wednesday June 8 and The Band Perry and Shelton Blake were the only double winners of the night. Taylor Swift claimed the show’s top honor, Video of the Year.  Here is the complete list of winners below:

WINNERS LISTED IN BOLD:

Video of the Year
• Jason Aldean – ‘My Kinda Party’
• Kenny Chesney – ‘The Boys of Fall’
• Lady Antebellum – ‘Hello World’
• Miranda Lambert – ‘The House That Built Me’
• Rascal Flatts – ‘Why Wait’
• Sugarland – ‘Stuck Like Glue’
• Taylor Swift – ‘Mine’ – WINNER
• The Band Perry – ‘If I Die Young’
• Carrie Underwood – ‘Undo It’
• Zac Brown Band – ‘Colder Weather’

Male Video of the Year
• Jason Aldean – ‘My Kinda Party’
• Kenny Chesney – ‘The Boys of Fall’
• Toby Keith – ‘Bullets in the Gun’
• Blake Shelton – ‘Who Are You When I’m Not Looking’ – WINNER
• Keith Urban – ‘Without You’

Female Video of the Year
• Sara Evans – ‘A Little Bit Stronger’
• Miranda Lambert – ‘The House That Built Me’ – WINNER
• Reba McEntire – ‘Turn On the Radio’
• Taylor Swift – ‘Mine’
• Carrie Underwood – ‘Undo It’

Group Video of the Year
• Lady Antebellum – ‘Hello World’ – WINNER
• Little Big Town – ‘Little White Church’
• Rascal Flatts – ‘Why Wait’
• The Band Perry – ‘If I Die Young’
• Zac Brown Band – ‘Colder Weather’

 Collaborative Video of the Year
• Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson – ‘Don’t You Wanna Stay’
• Justin Bieber featuring Rascal Flatts – ‘That Should Be Me’ – WINNER
• Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow – ‘Collide’
• Aaron Lewis featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels – ‘Country Boy’
• Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow – ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’

CMT Performance of the Year
(Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT)
• Martina McBride and Train – ‘A Broken Wing’ from CMT Crossroads: Train and Martina McBride
• Reba McEntire – ‘If I Were a Boy’ from Unplugged: Reba
• Darius Rucker and Adele – ‘Need You Now’ from 2010 CMT Artists of the Year
• Keith Urban and John Mayer – ‘Sweet Thing’ from CMT Crossroads: John Mayer and Keith Urban
• Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett – ‘Margaritaville’ from CMT Crossroads: Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band – WINNER


Duo Video of the Year
• Steel Magnolia – ‘Last Night Again’
• Sugarland – ‘Stuck Like Glue’ – WINNER
• The Civil Wars – ‘Barton Hollow’
• The JaneDear Girls – ‘Wildflower’
• Thompson Square – ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not’

USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year
• Lee Brice – ‘Love Like Crazy’
• Aaron Lewis – ‘Country Boy’
• Jerrod Niemann – ‘Lover, Lover’
• The Band Perry – ‘If I Die Young’ – WINNER
• Thompson Square – ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not’

 Best Web Video of the Year (new for 2011)
(Best video created primarily for Internet streaming)
• Jason Aldean – ‘My Kinda Party’ (live from the CMT.com webcast)
• Luke Bryan – ‘It’s a Shore Thing’
• Lady Antebellum – ‘Stars Tonight’
• Blake Shelton – ‘Kiss My Country Ass’ – WINNER
• Taylor Swift – ‘Mine’ (live from the Speak Now album release party)

Video Director of the Year
• Deaton Flanigen (award-eligible videos include Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow’s ‘Collide’ and the JaneDear Girl’s ‘Wildflower’)
• Trey Fanjoy (award-eligible videos include Miranda Lambert’s ‘The House That Built Me’ and Blake Shelton’s ‘Who Are You When I’m Not Looking’) – WINNER
• Chris Hicky (award-eligible videos include Carrie Underwood’s ‘Undo It’ and Keith Urban’s ‘Without You’)
• David McClister (award-eligible videos include The Band Perry’s ‘If I Die Young’ and LeAnn Rimes’ ‘Swingin”)
• Roman White (award-eligible videos include Lady Antebellum’s ‘Hello World’ and Kellie Pickler’s ‘Makin’ Me Fall in Love Again’) No

VIDEO: Jimmy Buffett Talks About His Margaritaville Video Game (Photos)

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SPOTTED: Jimmy Buffett at The Grove, LA, for an interview with Jerry Penacoli of Extra. Jimmy talked about his new “Margaritaville Online” video game made for Facebook and iOS devices, due out this fall. This online video game will target Buffett’s devoted followers, known as Parrotheads.

Buffett plays himself in the game and says about the game’s development, “I was pretty actively involved in it because the key to it was finding somebody who basically knew the myth and basically were Parrotheads before. I didn’t want to have to explain myself to anybody anymore.”

Watch this video to see how he describes the game:

Lauren Alaina Sets Highest Debut Single Sales For Idol Runner-Up In 6 Years

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Lauren and me 🙂

American Idol runner-up Lauren Alaina is quickly becoming an established artist. Like My Mother Does, her debut single, has already sold 121,204 digital downloads and entered Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100 chart at No. 20.

The sales mark the highest debut for a second place finalist in six years. The number 1 runner up is Clay Aiken’s This Is The Night / Bridge over Troubled Water which sold 393,000. Bo Bice’s Inside Your Heaven / Vehicle has a total of 121,423 downloads and Adam Lambert’s debut single Mad World sold 114,763.

Lauren loves it! She says, “This is so awesome! American Idol’ has changed my life, so I’m excited that the songs I performed on there are doing so well. I can’t believe that I have a song out on country radio, much less that so many stations started playing it right away. I can’t wait to get out and meet everybody and thank them personally for playing my song.”

In case you’re wondering, Idol winner Scotty McCreery sold 171,000 downloads of his debut I love You This Big —A song which debuted at No. 32 on Billboard’s Nielsen BDS-based Hot Country Songs chart. THAT may not sound so impressive until you also take into account this little fact: NO new artist’s first single has debuted that high since Jan. 20, 1990.

Congrats Alaina and Scotty.