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1) Can't Hold Us
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/ Ray Dalton
2) I Love It
Icona Pop f/ Charli XCX
3) Mirrors
Justin Timberlake
4) Just Give Me A Reason
Pink f/ Nate Ruess
5) Cruise
Florida Georgia Line
6) Stay
Rihanna f/ Mikky Ekko
7) Heart Attack
Demi Lovato
8) Thrift Shop
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/ Wanz
9) Come & Get It
Selena Gomez
10) Scream And Shout
Will.I.Am & Britney Spears
LATEST MUSIC NEWS
CARRIE UNDERWOOD DONATES $1 MILLION TO TORNADO RELIEF EFFORT
Country star CARRIE UNDERWOOD is helping residents in her tornado-devastated home state of Oklahoma with a $1 million (£645,000) donation.
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Country star CARRIE UNDERWOOD is helping residents in her tornado-devastated home state of Oklahoma with a $1 million (£645,000) donation.
The singer, who grew up in Muskogee, was left distraught after twisters swept through the region around Oklahoma City on Monday (20May13), leaving 24 people dead, including nine children.
Now she is aiding the relief effort in a big way by handing over a cheque to the Red Cross.
A statement from Underwood reads, "I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness. With the help of my fans who attended my concerts over the past year, we can offer the Red Cross a little extra help in comforting those affected by the recent tornados."
Neal Litvack, chief development officer for the Red Cross, adds, "The impact of the tornados in Oklahoma and the Midwest was devastating and the road to recovery will be long for many families. Through the generosity of Carrie, the American Red Cross can quickly respond with shelter, food and comfort now, and with lasting help as they move toward recovery."
(MJ/WNWA/PAW)
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NORAH JONES HEADLINES STONES FEST TRIBUTE SHOW
NORAH JONES, JAKOB DYLAN and PERRY FARRELL were among the stars who paid tribute to the ROLLING STONES in New York on Wednesday night (22May13).
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NORAH JONES, JAKOB DYLAN and PERRY FARRELL were among the stars who paid tribute to the ROLLING STONES in New York on Wednesday night (22May13).
The trio joined the likes of the Black Keys' Patrick Carney, Har Mar Superstar, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell and Regina Spektor at the Bowery Ballroom for the annual Stones Fest.
The tribute show, which was full of Stones classics, took place just one day after the real thing wrapped up its California dates on the current 50 & Counting anniversary tour, which began at the beginning of the month (May13).
Highlights of Stones Fest 2013 included Har Mar Superstar's rendition of Satisfaction with Carney on drums, Jones and Dylan's duet on Loving Cup and Spektor's cover of Jumpin' Jack Flash.
A second Stones Fest concert is scheduled for 30 May (13) at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.
(KL/WNWC/MT)
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LUDACRIS HAS LITTLE INTEREST IN BRITISH CARS AFTER FAST & FURIOUS 6
Rapper and actor CHRIS 'LUDACRIS' BRIDGES fears he will have to break his streak of buying cars from the sets of the FAST & THE FURIOUS movies he appears in because he can't commit to driving British motors.
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Rapper and actor CHRIS 'LUDACRIS' BRIDGES fears he will have to break his streak of buying cars from the sets of the FAST & THE FURIOUS movies he appears in because he can't commit to driving British motors.
The star has appeared in three of the fast-paced action films, including the latest sequel Fast & Furious 6, and he has made it a habit to drive off the set in a movie vehicle.
He explains, "I have bought a car from each of the Fast & the Furious movies I've been in... I actually have to buy 'em, but I get a really, really good deal.
"From 2 Fast 2 Furious, there was a Dodge Ram truck that I bought. It had a Louis Vuitton painting. I could drive that for about two days before everyone knew it was me in Atlanta, so I had to change the paint.
"And then, on Fast Five, there was a car that was in (co-star Dwayne Johnson) The Rock's convoy; it was a big truck, a GMC truck, and I bought that one. It looked like a tank."
However, Ludacris isn't sure about purchasing a vehicle from the set of the latest car caper.
He explains, "We shot the whole movie in London (and) I haven't bought a car yet because all the damn cars, the steering wheel's on the other side, so I'm thinking if I bring it here (to America) I might be a little confused and wreck something."
The rapper/actor currently owns six cars, admitting he gave some away to family members and friends because he felt guilty about not being able to drive them all.
He adds, "I travel so much and you have 15 cars sitting in a garage in Atlanta, Georgia and you don't drive them, you gotta start giving them away.
"I have given, like, 10 of my cars away over the past 10 years to family members, good friends... I had a cousin, whose car was about to break down, like, single mother, great woman..., so I went in and helped her out, I gave her one of my cars."
(KL/WNVKIM/MT)
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CHER REWARDING SON FOR WEIGHT LOSS
CHER has been encouraging her son to lose weight by handing over $1,000 (£645) for every two pounds (0.9 kilograms) he drops.
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CHER has been encouraging her son to lose weight by handing over $1,000 (£645) for every two pounds (0.9 kilograms) he drops.
Chaz Bono has lost more than 43 pounds (19.5 kilograms) by embarking on a new healthy diet and exercise regime, and recently revealed he wants to lose another 40 pounds (18 kilograms).
Cher is keen to see her son succeed, so she has been offering a monetary reward for every pound dropped.
In a post on Twitter.com, the Believe hitmaker writes, "I'm paying him 1K a lb. 2 (to) lose weight... So he has made $65,000!"
(MJ/WNTWT/LR)
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PALOMA FAITH'S PARTY SET INTERRUPTED BY REVELLER
British singer PALOMA FAITH was left stunned during a performance at a posh party on Wednesday night (22May13) when one of the wealthy revellers tried to storm the stage.
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British singer PALOMA FAITH was left stunned during a performance at a posh party on Wednesday night (22May13) when one of the wealthy revellers tried to storm the stage.
The pop star was headlining act at the Waitrose summer party at the Natural History Museum in London, which attracted guests including Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Middleton and celebrated chef Heston Blumenthal.
However, Faith was shocked when business tycoon Sir John Madejski stumbled onto the stage while she was singing, before being dragged away by security guards.
After the event, Faith said, "It must have been all the free champagne. Thank God I'm from (London area of) Hackney because I don't fear anything. I didn't flinch. I've seen worse and done worse."
(MJ/WNTSU/LR)
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BEYONCE SHARES STYLE ADVICE ONLINE
R&B superstar BEYONCE has turned stylist to share her top fashion tips with fans online.
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R&B superstar BEYONCE has turned stylist to share her top fashion tips with fans online.
The Halo hitmaker, who served as the honorary chair of New York's Costume Institute Ball - also known as the Met Gala - earlier this month (May13), is regularly praised for her red carpet style and now she has offered up advice for customers of fashion rental website RentTheRunway.com.
Beyonce has chosen her favourite designer pieces for the summer in a special feature called Beyonce Boutique, and her picks include patterned miniskirts, lace dresses and statement accessories, which can all be rented from the site for as little as $50 (£32).
The singer says, "Making women feel confident and beautiful is something I've always been passionate about. That's why joining forces with Rent the Runway was so organic. It's more than just access to beautiful clothes; it's about making women look and feel their best."
(MT/WNWC/MJ)
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"Had to put our great old horse down 2day (today). Animal love is so strong & it can really break your heart. Hope he is the one Jesus comes back on." Country star MIRANDA LAMBERT mourns the loss of her beloved horse.
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"June Carter Cash gave me her perfume bottle. I told her she smelled good, and she said I should take it." Singer JEWEL on her keepsake gift from the country music legend, who she portrays in new TV biopic Ring of Fire.
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JEFF HANNEMAN REMEMBERED AT HOLLYWOOD MEMORIAL
SLAYER star KERRY KING toasted his late bandmate JEFF HANNEMAN by downing shots of booze in his memory at a special service in Los Angeles on Thursday (23May13).
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SLAYER star KERRY KING toasted his late bandmate JEFF HANNEMAN by downing shots of booze in his memory at a special service in Los Angeles on Thursday (23May13).
Hundreds of fans flocked to the Hollywood Palladium to celebrate the bassist's life at a public memorial, where guitarist King delivered a speech recalling the good times he shared with his pal.
Hanneman died from alcohol-related liver cirrhosis on 2 May (13), but King insisted on bringing a glass of Jagermeister onstage with him, telling the crowd, "Unlike myself, Jeff Hanneman hated Jagermeister. But I had to come up here with something to cheer my friend."
He then paid tribute to the rocker's legacy, adding, "Jeff was my doorway to punk and it really helped Slayer to become the doorway between the metal kids and the punk kids... All you fans, thanks a lot for showing up. It means a lot. We got a lot of history in this joint. Me and Jeff got banned here for 20 years, so it's kind of ironic."
The late star's wife Kathryn later spoke at the event and a touching slide show was also played.
According to NME.com, there was no sign of the fundamentalist Christian Westboro Baptist Church, whose members had threatened to picket outside.
(PAW/WNWCNM/LR)
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RIHANNA, COLDPLAY AND CARLY RAE JEPSEN SCORE APRA NODS
RIHANNA, COLDPLAY and CARLY RAE JEPSEN are among the artists who will do battle for prizes at the upcoming 2013 Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) Awards.
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RIHANNA, COLDPLAY and CARLY RAE JEPSEN are among the artists who will do battle for prizes at the upcoming 2013 Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) Awards.
The Umbrella hitmaker has scored a nomination in the Pop Work of the Year category for her hit track Diamonds and she will take on Australian artists including Delta Goodrem (Sitting on Top of the World) and Guy Sebastian (Don't Worry Be Happy) at the songwriting prizegiving. The other nominee in the category is singer-songwriter Timomatic, who has scored two nods with his tracks If Looks Could Kill and Set it Off.
The International Work of the Year prize will be fiercely contested by big names including Coldplay (Paradise), Carly Rae Jepsen (Call Me Maybe), The Black Keys (Lonely Boy), Ed Sheeran (Lego House) and fun. (We Are Young).
Other stars who look set to dominate the event include rapper 360, who scored four nominations, and rockers Tame Impala, who have two nods for the coveted Song of the Year trophy with Elephant and Feels Like We Only Go Backwards.
The band will go up against Guy Sebastian (Get Along), Courtney Barnett (History Eraser), and Mia Dyson (When the Moment Comes).
The prizes will be handed out at a ceremony in Melbourne, Australia on 17 June (13).
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SICK BOBBY WOMACK CANCELS SYDNEY SHOW
Soul legend BOBBY WOMACK has sparked fresh fears for his health after falling sick and cancelling a show in Sydney, Australia.
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Soul legend BOBBY WOMACK has sparked fresh fears for his health after falling sick and cancelling a show in Sydney, Australia.
The 69 year old, who has battled colon cancer in recent years and is also said to be suffering from Alzheimer's disease, was due to play at the famous Sydney Opera House on Friday night (24May13) but has called off the show due to ill health.
A statement posted on the venue's website reads, "We have just been advised due to health reasons, and as a precaution, Bobby Womack will not be performing tonight... All tickets for tonight will be automatically refunded."
Womack's second gig at the iconic building on Saturday (25May13) is currently expected to go ahead as planned.
No more details about the singer's health troubles were known as WENN went to press, but the cancellation comes just days after the star cut short a set in Melbourne on Tuesday (21May13) after reportedly struggling with his vocals.
He is due to perform at Britain's legendary Glastonbury festival next month (Jun13).
(LR/WNTWT&WNWC/ZN)
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KELLY ROWLAND RESCHEDULING SUMMER TOUR DATES FOR THE X FACTOR
Singer KELLY ROWLAND has been forced to reschedule her summer (13) tour so she can get to work as the newest judge on America's THE X FACTOR.
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Singer KELLY ROWLAND has been forced to reschedule her summer (13) tour so she can get to work as the newest judge on America's THE X FACTOR.
The former Destiny's Child member was set to hit the road with R&B star The-Dream for their Lights Out trek on Friday (24May13), but a number of dates have been postponed to allow Rowland to film the TV talent show.
Five scheduled shows will still go ahead, but the first night of the tour in Kansas City, Missouri has been scrapped, as have the duo's stops in Boston, Massachusetts; Jackson, Mississippi; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Cleveland, Ohio; and Cincinnati, Ohio.
In a post on her Twitter.com page, Rowland has promised the axed concerts will be "bigger and better" when they are eventually staged, writing, "To My Dearest Rowland Stones (fans)... Words cannot express how thankful I am to have you guys on my side. Although the tour had to be rescheduled because of X Factor, I'm looking forward to bringing you guys a bigger and better show. I can't wait to see each and every one of you guys on the road. Thank you..."
Rowland began shooting the third season of The X Factor this week (beg20May13) after she and Paulina Rubio were unveiled as the latest additions to the series' panel.
Meanwhile, The-Dream still hopes to make a handful of solo appearances, insisting, "I want to wish my friend Kelly congratulations on her new gig at X Factor. Unfortunately, we have to change some tour dates which has been extremely hard for me and for Kelly. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at a later date. But in support of (my new album) IV Play, I will find the time to come to some of the cities left out to the best of my ability, if only to be in front of the fans that support us."
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GEORGE CLINTON DESIGNS COURT-THEMED UNDERWEAR
Cash-strapped funk icon GEORGE CLINTON is selling specially-designed underwear to help fund his legal battles.
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Cash-strapped funk icon GEORGE CLINTON is selling specially-designed underwear to help fund his legal battles.
The Parliament star is embroiled in a number of lawsuits over the copyright to his songs, and was ordered by a judge earlier this year (13) to settle a $1.5 million (£967,000) debt to his former lawyers by giving them the rights to four of his classic tracks.
Now Clinton is having a cheeky swipe at his court woes by designing underwear and T-shirts themed around his legal battles.
He tells Uncut magazine, "We (are) making T-shirts with the court documents on there. We call it legal briefs! We got underwear on sale with motions to come to court on there!"
(ZN/NCM/LR)
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