Timberlake, Prince Rumored For MJ TributeJustin Timberlake and Prince are on the list of artists expected to perform at a Michael Jackson tribute show, according to reports. The event - initiated by Jermaine Jackson - is expected to be held on June 8 at Wembley Arena in London. Shakira, Santana, Earth, Wind and Fire, Usher, Jennifer Hudson and Whitney Houston are among the other acts rumored to be in consideration for the event.
Beastie Boys Hold Hot Sauce, Give Yauch More TimeThe Beastie Boys will continue to hold off on the release of their new album, Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 1, to give Adam "MCA" Yauch more time to recover from his recent bout with cancer. The group canceled a string of tour dates, including headlining spots at the Austin City Limits and All Points West festivals last July after Yauch revealed that he would need surgery to remove cancerous cells in his throat.
Keys Video To Be DelayedThe release of Alicia Keys' latest music video has reportedly been pushed back. It was originally expected to be unveiled on Monday. The video for "Put It in a Love Song" is now expected to premiere on March 17, according to Aceshowbiz, although other reports say it may not be out until April. Keys provided a sneak peek at the filming of the video on The Oprah Winfrey Show last week.
Taylor Swift Donates Shoes To Cancer FundraiserTaylor Swift has donated a pair of her shoes to the Wish Upon a Hero Foundation's Hero in Heels fundraiser. The annual fashion show, which benefits women with cancer, is held every spring and auctions off shoes donated by various celebs. Swift's shoes, a gently-worn pair of black Betsey Johnson heels with her autograph on the sole, will be auctioned off at the fashion show. Other celebrities auctioning their shoes include Scarlett Johansson and Ali Larter.
T.I. Drops New SingleT.I. is making his presence known with the release of a new song titled "I'm Back." The track is the rapper's first single since his incarceration on federal weapons charges last May. The song will reportedly be featured on his currently untitled forthcoming album. For the new album, T.I. has enlisted "Whatever You Like" producer Jim Jonsin, as well as Grand Hustle producers TrackSlayerz.
New Kid Cudi Single Featuring Snoop Dogg LeakedA new single from Kid Cudi's upcoming album, Cudder: The Revolution of Evolution, is currently available for download. The track, titled "I Do My Thing," features guest vocals from Snoop Dogg. Though initial rumors reported that the offering was produced by Dr. Dre, the beats were actually laid down by Austin "Watts" Garrick and Rashad "Ringo" Smith of Tumblin' Dice Productions. "I Do My Thing" is currently available at 2DopeBoyz.com.
Dr. Dre Might Produce New Ice Cube AlbumIce Cube has responded to rumors that his upcoming album might feature a reunion with former NWA member Dr. Dre. "I wanna answer a few questions you have for ya' boy - Beats by Dre? Not yet. Haven't asked him, but I will," the rapper/actor wrote on his blog. Ice Cube added that not all of the details are ironed out for the new album, including what other rappers, if any, will collaborate.
Lily Allen Breaks Down At 'Last Headlining Gig'Lily Allen had an upsetting finish to what was touted as her last ever headlining show. The performance took place on Sunday at London's O2 Arena and was cut short when the singer spotted two men engaged in a fist-fight. She reportedly left the stage in tears only to return as the men were being removed from the audience. After getting back onstage, Allen blasted the audience, saying, "That's the worst sort of violence - it's f**king sick and you lot should be ashamed of yourself."