Fergie "Glamour" Magazine Cover

As one of their Women of the Year, Fergie covers a 20th anniversary special issue of Glamour magazine. I like that she's back to the blonde! Meanwhile, The Black-Eyed Peas' next album The Beginning arrives November 30th.

N.E.R.D. "Hypnotize U" Video Premiere

"Hypnotize U" is the second single lifted from N.E.R.D.'s new album Nothing. The song's crap... not to mention they finally had to resort to the ol' "sex sells" for this one. Ugh... I guess N.E.R.D. just ain't for me anymore.

OneRepublic Performs "Secrets" On Lopez Tonight

Zeroing in on the one-year anniversary of the release of their sophomore album Waking Up, OneRepublic stays performing the disc's second single "Secrets", with their latest showing being on Lopez Tonight. I could've sworn I heard about them shooting a video for "Good Life" (my jam!).

New Music Tuesday

Mariah Carey welcomes the Christmas holiday a little early this year with today's release of her second seasonal album Merry Christmas II You. Featuring the single "Oh Santa!", Mariah's latest Christmas album is, from beginning to end, one of the best holiday albums out there! Meanwhile, Imogen Heap finally releases her long-awaited DVD "Everything In-Between: The Story Of Ellipse", which chronicles the making of her latest album Ellipse. If you'd like to purchase either of these, Mariah Carey's Merry Christmas II You is available HERE & Imogen Heap's "Everything In-Between: The Story Of Ellipse" is available HERE, while you can also get your copy of each via the widget on your right.

Also out...
N.E.R.D. Nothing BUY *revised artwork*

(Belated) Billboard Update

^#1 Album #1 Single^

With the news of Taylor S#!%t selling a milli arriving, I was reminded that I forgot to update you all on last week's Billboard charts! Sugarland topped the Billboard 200 album chart with The Incredible Machine, while Far East Movement's "Like A G6" continued atop the Hot 100 singles chart. Pink earns her 10th top 10 hit with "Raise Your Glass", which moves 11-10 & earns the Airplay Gainer title for the second time in a row. Also, Nicki Minaj gives Trey Songz his highest charting track to date with "Bottoms Up", which earns the Digital Gainer title & moves 10-6, & debuts @ #79 with her Kanye West collabo "Monster".

See full charts HERE

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Mariah Carey "Oh Santa!" Video Preview + More

Mariah Carey just keeps givin' Access Hollywood those exclusives, with the latest being a preview of her new video for "Oh Santa!", the first single off her upcoming second holiday album Merry Christmas II You (November 2nd). It looks great! We should get the full video tomorrow.

In related news, Mariah's ABC Christmas special has been dubbed "Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To You" & the one-hour show will air on Monday, December 13th, @ 9/8c.

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Beyonce "I Am... World Tour" Sneak Peek

As it turns out, not only will Beyonce be releasing her "I Am... World Tour" on DVD, but also like last year's "I Am... Yours", the show will be turned into a Thanksgiving special for ABC. On Thursday, November 25th, @ 9:30/8:30c, the 90-minute special will precede the next day's release of the DVD (only; same cover art as the Blu-ray) exclusively at Walmart. While the November 26th release is a low way to cheat Black Friday shoppers, the "deluxe" DVD/CD is still set for the following Tuesday, November 30th, while the Blu-ray's release has been delayed a week to December 7th. Looks amazing!

Lily Allen Suffers Second Miscarriage

I regret to report that Lily Allen has suffered her second miscarriage in less than three years. A statement was issued by Allen's rep on the matter:

"It is with great sadness that we have to confirm that Lily Allen & Sam Cooper have lost their baby. The couple ask that their privacy be respected & that they be left alone at this deeply distressing time. No further comment will be made."

The baby, a boy, was due to be born in January. I can't imagine what this kind of pain must be like, especially to experience twice. You're in our prayers, Lily.

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Rihanna Performs "Only Girl (In The World)" On The X Factor

Following SNL, Rihanna quickly made her way over to the UK to perform "Only Girl (In The World)" off Loud (November 16th) on The X Factor. A slight improvement over the last showing of the song. Speaking of which, I'm really starting to hate this song.

Estelle, Janelle Monae Contribute To "For Colored Girls" Soundtrack

In addition to Leona Lewis, Estelle & Janelle Monae both grace the "For Colored Girls" soundtrack, which hits stores Tuesday. Estelle sings the chill "All Day Long (Blue Skies)":



Meanwhile, Janelle Monae kicks it up a notch on "Without A Fight":

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Kelly Clarkson Performs National Anthem On World Series

Kelly Clarkson kicked off the third game of the World Series, which the Texas Rangers won(!), with a brilliant version of "The Star-Spangled Banner". That voice!

Nicki Minaj "Pink Friday" Tracklisting

Nicki Minaj scared up a Halloween treat for all of us in the form of the official tracklisting for her forthcoming debut album Pink Friday (November 22nd):

1. I'm The Best
2. Roman's Revenge (ft. Eminem)
3. Did It On'em
4. Right Thru Me
5. Fly (ft. Rihanna)
6. Save Me
7. Moment 4 Life (ft. Drake)
8. Check It Out (ft. will.i.am)
9. Blazin' (ft. Kanye West)
10. Here I Am
11. Dear Old Nicki
12. Your Love
13. Last Chance (ft. Natasha Bedingfield)

Deluxe Edition:
14. Super Bass
15. Blow Ya Mind
16. Muny

Altogether now: NNNNNOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! A moment of silence for "Massive Attack" please. :( Now that I've gotten that out of my system, it's also worth noting that both "Wave Ya Hand" & "Catch Me" have been listed as bonus tracks, presumably for the edition of that album that will be exclusively available at Best Buy, according to Nicki. ("Girls Fall Like Dominoes" is the iTunes bonus track.) So she was stretching the truth just a smidge with that whole "17 tracks" bit ("Massive Attack"! Hello?!), but I ain't complainin' cause hardly anybody gives you this much bang for your buck anymore! I really am pumped for the album, especially since what appears to be her latest single (listen below) is FIRE... minus Eminem. Natasha Bedingfield though, eh? Who'da thunk it?! lol

Roman's Revenge (ft. Eminem)

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American Idol Season 10 Promo

Lately, American Idol has been hunting down all of its winners to shoot the above promo for the show's tenth season. They're all there, including Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, & Kris Allen. I love it!

Beyonce "I Am... World Tour" Covers

DVD/CD

Blu-ray

The long-awaited "I Am..." tour from Beyonce will finally arrive on November 30th to enjoy in the comfort of your own home, with the DVD (which will come with a CD, similar to last year's "I Am... Yours" release) & Blu-ray covers recently being unveiled. I like the DVD cover better anyway, so ha. lol I can't wait to see this!

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Rihanna On SNL

"What's My Name?"



"Only Girl (In The World)"



Skit
Rihanna spent Halloween weekend promoting her upcoming fifth album Loud (November 16th), performing her two new singles & reuniting with Shy Ronnie on Saturday Night Live. With the highlight of the evening obviously being her & Andy Samberg's skit (I'm sure I'm not the only one who was thinking that could be a hit...), I actually enjoyed the "What's My Name?" performance, unlike most of her performances (see: "Only Girl (In The World)", above). Here's a promo for the episode featuring RiRi as well: