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Coldplay, Led Zeppelin Album Covers Featured On New British Stamps

papparazzi — Sat, 19 May 2012 06:45:19 +0000

Album art from Pink Floyd, Blur and David Bowie also included.
By James Montgomery

On Thursday (January 7), the U.K.'s Royal Mail unveiled a series of 10 new stamps, honoring the most iconic album covers of the past 40 years.

The albums featured in the new series are the Rolling Stones' Let It Bleed, Led Zeppelin's IV, David Bowie's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells, The Clash's London Calling, New Order's Power, Corruption and Lies, Primal Scream's Screamadelica, Pink Floyd's The Division Bell, Blur's Parklife and — the most recent album on to make the cut — Coldplay's A Rush of Blood to the Head.

Meant to honor "the most potent graphic images of modern times, many of which have provided a visual soundtrack to people's lives," the series is the end result of a lengthy research process by the Royal Mail, who looked through thousands of album covers by British artists before deciding on the final list. And, during a Wednesday night BBC Radio broadcast, it was revealed that the queen herself actually approved each design.

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page — who helped design the cover for IV — was on hand to celebrate the release of the stamps and recalled the mysterious nature of the album's iconic imagery.

"Almost 40 years after the album came out, nobody knows the old man who featured on the cover, nor the artist who painted him," he said. "That sort of sums up what we wanted to achieve with the album cover, which has remained both anonymous and enigmatic at the same time."

Of course, any great honor is befitting of an equally great contest, so, on the same day the stamps were made available to the general public, Coldplay decided to give one of their Rush of Blood stamps away. In a message on their official site, the band held a contest to send one lucky fan "a letter using a Coldplay stamp, postmarked with today's issue date."

"We visited our local post office earlier today and bought some of the Coldplay stamps," the message read. "Very nice they are too."

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Photos | 2012 Grammy Awards Pre-Parties

papparazzi — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:45:14 +0000

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Will Usher Leave Ex Wife Tameka Homeless?

papparazzi — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:45:15 +0000

Tameka Foster is locked in a complicated legal battle with Usher, and is worried he could sell the Georgia mansion where she is living. A clause in the couple’s divorce settlement allows Usher to sell the property in the US at any time as long as he gives her 60 days notice, and sources have [...]

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Usher – OMG

papparazzi — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:45:20 +0000

OMG

Artist: Usher
Label: LaFace Records, JLG
Director: Anthony Mandler
Album: Mental Sports Mixes

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http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=498588

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Usher Kicks Off ‘Today’ Summer Concert Series

papparazzi — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:45:15 +0000

R&B superstar serenades a lively crowd with tracks from his upcoming album Looking 4 Myself.
By Miranda Johnson

Usher kicked off the "Today" show's summer concert series Friday morning (May 18) in front of a lively crowd. Fans filled midtown Manhattan's Rockefeller Plaza to watch the ATL singer serenade them with singles off of his upcoming album Looking 4 Myself.

Even though Usher performed bright and early, there was no shortage of energy as the singer rocked the crowd with his new hits "OMG," "Without U" and new hits "Climax" and "Scream." The audience stayed on their feet as Usher soulfully connected to fans (especially when he removed his jacket).

On Wednesday's "MTV First: Usher," the R&B superstar debuted his new track "Twisted" featuring Pharrell and opened up to host Sway Calloway about how Looking 4 Myself is "all about evolution." "All of my career is kind of an unveiling, an unfolding story, and it ain't done. There's so much more that I'm going to do, so much that I've now just been interested in and been introduced to," he said. "I just want that experience of having this very monogamous relationship with entertainment and acting in a way where I can really, really focus and become better."

Other acts that will follow Usher on the "Today" summer concert series include Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Pitbull, Chris Brown and the soon-to-be-picked "American Idol" winner and runner-up.

The concerts will occur every Friday morning for the remainder of the summer. The next performer scheduled to grace the NBC stage is Latin megastar Pitbull on May 25.

Did you catch Usher's "Today" show performance? What did you think? Leave your comment below!

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Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Files Appeal

papparazzi — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:45:19 +0000

Murray will represent himself as he contests involuntary manslaughter conviction for which he faces up to four years in state prison.
By Kara Warner

As expected, Michael Jackson's former doctor Conrad Murray has filed an appeal to challenge his involuntary manslaughter conviction.

According to TMZ, Murray filed the petition in pro per, which means he has decided to forego hiring legal representation and represent himself. He reportedly listed "Men's Central Jail" and his booking number in the space on the appeal document where a lawyer would normally list a firm's name or contact information.

TMZ also reported that although Murray seems to be without a lawyer, he is still in communication with Nareg Gourjian, one of the attorneys who represented him during his manslaughter trial.

"This case presents a gold mine of issues for any appellate lawyer," Gourjian told TMZ. "Dr. Murray is confident that the Court of Appeal will vindicate him."

Following the guilty verdict, Murray's lead defense lawyer Ed Chernoff told CNN, "What matters most right now is trying to keep Dr. Murray from taking up a prison cell in this community. That's what we're focusing on right now, and we'll deal with an appeal after that."

Murray was sentenced to four years in jail Tuesday, but due to overcrowding, he's unlikely to serve his full term.

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Proud Mama Hilary Duff Shares New Photo Of 2 Month Old Luca Cruz

papparazzi — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:45:15 +0000

On March 20, Hilary Duff and her hubby Mike Comrie welcomed baby Luca Cruz into the world. Since then we have got to see the gorgeous little boy a couple of times through Hilary’s decision to share pics of him via her Twitter account. Unlike others celebs, Hilary decided very early on to share the [...]

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Usher Sports Neck Tattoo On Looking 4 Myself Cover

papparazzi — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:45:18 +0000

Singer also reveals track list for his June 12 release, which will include collaborations with Pharrell, Rick Ross and others.
By Jocelyn Vena

Usher is nearing the release of his new album Looking 4 Myself. And to get fans excited for it, he unveiled the track listing and cover art this week.

The cover teases the "more artistic" tracks he has in store. In a close-up shot of his profile, Usher sports a neck tattoo that matches the artsy images in the background.

On it, he's got collaborations with Rick Ross on "Lemme See," Pharrell on "Twisted," and Luke Steele on the album's title track, according to Hiphop-n-More. For those unfamiliar with Steele, he's from the Australian synth-pop duo Empire of the Sun. He also appeared on Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 and co-wrote the track "Rather Die Young" on Beyoncé's 4.

Usher already has teased fans about what they can expect from the June 12 release with the sultry single "Climax," the party track "Scream" and the R&B thumper "Lemme See." He previewed the album at a special performance of the off-Broadway show "Fuerza Bruta" in New York City in April.

"There's a lot there to keep fans tuning in. It's a ton of other experiences and a ton of other walks … as I've had this long journey over the last year [and] every bit of what I've experienced I've put into a creative, artistic way," he told MTV News about the album. "This is more artistic of an album than I've had in history."

Here's the full track list for Looking 4 Myself, including deluxe edition tracks:

» "Can't Stop Won't Stop"
» "Scream"
» "Climax"
» "I Care for U"
» "Show Me"
» "Lemme See" (featuring Rick Ross)
» "Twisted" (featuring Pharrell)
» "Dive"
» "What Happened to U"
» "Looking 4 Myself" (featuring Luke Steele)
» "Numb"
» "Lessons for the Lover"
» "Sins of My Father"
» "Euphoria"
» "I.F.U." (Deluxe only)
» "Say the Words" (Deluxe only)
» "2nd Round" (Deluxe only)
» "Hot Thing" (Deluxe only)

What track are you most excited for on Looking 4 Myself? Leave your comment below!

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Justin Bieber: ‘I Can’t Not Dance Battle Usher’

papparazzi — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:45:18 +0000

Bieber’s mentor and dance-off foe will debut his new track ‘Twisted’ on ‘MTV First: Usher,’ airing tonight at 7:54 p.m. on MTV.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway

Justin Bieber and his mentor, Usher, believe it or not, have engaged in a dance-off or two. While Bieber is certainly known for his ability to cut a rug, he noted that his pal has the smoother of the dance moves.

"Dance-offs? We had one the other night. He did this little show in New York," Bieber explained to MTV News earlier this month about facing off against Usher during his stint in the off-Broadway "Fuerza Bruta" in April. "Mid-show, he comes in the middle of the dance floor and does a dance battle with me. And I'm like 'I'm too tired for this.' He pulls out moves and I can't not dance battle Usher.

"So I go in there, do my whole thing," he recalled. "I'm pretty sure I lost, but it's all good."

When they aren't battling it out on the dance floor, it seems Usher is offering up some sage advice to the 18-year-old singer. "He's just given me the advice of 'Always keep the people that were there in the beginning, keep them with you because those are the people that really care. They want to see you succeed,' " he said. "I think that's probably pretty much the main thing he's always told me."

Usher has even more to share about working with his superstar mentee. He will open up during "MTV First: Usher," set to take place tonight at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV. He will introduce exclusive footage from "Fuerza Bruta" and his new single, the Pharrell-produced "Twisted," and will stick around for an interview with MTV News' Sway Calloway to discuss it all, including his new June release, Looking 4 Myself, on MTV.com afterward. Fans can submit questions via MTV.com or Twitter @MTVNews with the hashtag #MTVFirst or #AskUsher.

Don't miss "MTV First: Usher" tonight at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, followed by an interview with the singer on MTV.com!

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Jack, My Narcoleptic Nephew Update

papparazzi — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:45:15 +0000

Remember when I wrote this post about how my nephew Jack can sleep anywhere?

Well, here’s the latest:

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Michael Jackson – Thriller (Long Vers.)

papparazzi — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:45:24 +0000

Thriller (Long Vers.)

Artist: Michael Jackson
Label: Epic Records
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Album: Kicking Cans

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‘Glee’-Cap: Michael Jackson Invades McKinley High

papparazzi — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:45:15 +0000

King of Pop’s takeover leads to some head-scratching song choices.
By Jim Cantiello

"Glee" paid tribute to Michael Jackson during Tuesday night's episode and, shockingly, kept the story moving along in the midst of several MJ-inspired musical numbers. Kurt, Rachel and Quinn all received great news about college, Rachel finally accepted Finn's proposal and evil Sebastian's plot to harm Kurt with a doctored slushee backfired when Blaine took the hit for his boyfriend.

Yet the forced "all Michael, all the time" song selection led to some head-scratching scenes including Kurt, Rachel and Finn serenading an injured Blaine with Jackson's love song to a rat, "Ben," and two different music-video re-enactments only appealed to Jackson superfans. The rest of us can enjoy my latest "Glee-cap"! Hit play on the embedded video and sing along with these lyrics.

"Glee," "Glee" 's really hit the skids
MJ would have loved all the singing kids

Time for a tribute
Veiled as a dispute
They all imitate
Michael's vocal takes

Wish they didn't try
To simply ape his sigh
I guess "Glee" got paid
In tickets to Cirque du Soleil

It's bad! It's bad! Come on!

Oh, pointless themed episodes
Make me push fast-forward on my TiVo

Artie's "Scream" remake
Complete with head shakes
Tired of getting dissed
Mike Chang's now his sis?

Warblers fight for songs
No prob doing wrong
They're all blindly cruel
Since Blaine left their school

Quinn sang goodbye to every ex
Have a seat, this'll take awhile
(She's had lots of sex)
Quinn got into Yale
And I'm all, "How?"
Then got distracted by Damian's hyper eyebrows

They're bad! They're bad! Relax them!
If you don't, I will come wax them!

Slutpig tried to slushee Kurt
But Blaine got in the way
Left him needing surgery
How dare you hurt my gay!
Despite Blaine's cute eye patch
Kurt is hungry for revenge
But that's a different better show on ABC, my friend

"Glee," drop the shtick, you're better than this
Forcing Jackson songs is just as bad as this forced kiss
Just because you can afford it doesn't mean it has worth
Unless you're trying to give me nightmares
In that case, it worked

No more bells and whistles, please
Clever songs are all you need
I get it, Ryan Murphy, Blaine had to bleed
So Darren could star in "How to Succeed"

But making Kurt and Finchel sing "Ben" to Blaine
Is the very definition of insane
I hope next week they get it right
With no stupid guests hogging "Glee" 's spotlight

[Cue clip of next week's episode starring Ricky Martin]

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