April 2012 - Celebrity Bug

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4/30/12

CELEBRITY BUG'S TOP 10 NBA PLAYERS & TEAMS

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NBA All-Star 2012, Kobe Bryant

With the NBA Playoffs currently in motion, here is our annual countdown of the top ten players of the season (2011-12),  and our Most Valuable Player choices.

Also included is our predictions for the West and East conferences,  as well as, our annual countdown of the top ten teams of the year. Peep our choices below:
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD LINES UP TV APPEARANCES

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Blown Away (Promo), Carrie Underwood

With her fourth album 'Blown Away' in stores tomorrow,  Carrie Underwood is packing on the promotional appearances in the coming weeks for the new album.

Later day (April 30th), the country songstress will sing on 'The Late Show With David Letterman', and the following morning (May 1st), the star will perform on 'Good Morning America' and her home, 'American Idol' on Thursday (May 3).

Additional television appearances will include 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' on May 9th, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on May 10th, 'Dancing With the Stars' on May 15th and the Billboard Music Awards on May 20th (See: 'Blown Away' Review).
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JENNIFER LOPEZ ANNOUNCES TOUR WITH ENRIQUE

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Jennifer Lopez is finally taking her act on the road. The curvy singer and Latin hunk Enrique Iglesias have announced a joint summer tour, which includes 13 dates across North America including dates in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Canada.

See when the "Dance Again" beauty and "I Like It" stud will hit your city below:
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NEW MUSIC: USHER FEAT. RICK ROSS - 'LEMME SEE'

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Lemme See (Single Cover), Usher

Following the release of his "Scream" single, Usher bounces back with "Lemme See", the second of his dual singles off his seventh album 'Looking for Myself'.

Produced by Jim Jonsin and written by the R&B singer with Eric Bellinger and Lundon 'Da Bridge' Knighten,  the track stands as a solid release and should garnish him a hit on urban outlets. Listen to the Rick Ross-assisted song below:

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VIDEO: RIHANNA - 'WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN'

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Where Have You Been (Single Cover), Rihanna

After weeks of teasers, Rihanna has released the video for "Where Have You Been", the new single from her 'Talk That Talk' LP, which has yet to go platinum.

Directed by Dave Meyers, the music clip is undeniably a triumph. Not only does it showcase Fenty showing off her fancy footwork over the dance gem (instead of her usual model poses), but she actually slays the routine. Peep the video below:
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4/29/12

KRIS ALLEN PREVIEWS 'THANK YOU CAMELLIA'

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Thank You Camellia (Album Cover), Kris Allen

Kris Allen is slated release his sophomore studio album 'Thank You Camellia' on May 22nd, and 90-second previews of the project's tracks have been issued.

Based on the short snippets, the set sounds like its going to be a personal best for Allen. With that said, I have to admit some of the live renditions sound better than the edits that will appear on the disc. Preview 'Thank You Camellia' below:
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HALEY REINHART PERFORMS 'FREE' ON 'CONAN'

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Haley Reinhart (2012), Haley Reinhart

Making her post-'American Idol' late night debut, Haley Reinhart appeared on 'Conan', to perform "Free", from her debut project 'Listen Up!', due May 22nd.

While I still don't believe the song is strong enough to upstart an album, Reinhart sang it beautifully during her performance on the late night show. Watch it below:
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4/28/12

CARRIE UNDERWOOD SINGS WITH PS22 CHORUS

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PS22 (April 2012), Carrie Underwood

In one of the cutest performances we have seen in a while, Carrie Underwood visited the PS22 Chorus of 2012 for a collaborative performance of "Good Girl" with the talented class of fifth graders. Watch Underwood sing with kids beneath:
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FRESH PICS: MARIAH & NICK RENEW THEIR VOWS

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Vows Renewal Ceremony in Paris - April 27, 2012, Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey

Continuing to show their love for one another, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, who will celebrate their four years of wedded bliss and their twins' first birthday on April 30th,  renewed their marital vows once again in Paris, France on April 27th.

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ALBUM COVER: JUSTIN BIEBER - 'BELIEVE'

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Believe (Album Cover), Justin Bieber

Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber has unveiled the cover for his upcoming project 'Believe'. The album is preceded by the single "Boyfriend", for which, a video will premiere next week and is currently lined-up to arrive in stores on June 19th.

Peep the cover for the deluxe edition of the upcoming studio album after the cut:
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4/27/12

VIDEO: JOHN MAYER - 'SHADOW DAYS'

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Shadow Days (Cover), John Mayer

John Mayer
has released his official video for "Shadow Days", the first single from the 34-year-old's upcoming fifth project 'Born and Raised', due May 22nd.

The clips sees the crooner taking a road trip in the hopes of finding himself and some simplicity.  Obviously, the underlying reference is his personal turmoil and high-profiled romances that often saw him painted as a villain. Watch it beneath:
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FRESH PICS: NELLY & ASHANTI ATTEND DKMS GALA

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6th Annual DKMS - April 26, 2012, Ashanti, Nelly

Although they haven't been photographed together in recent months,  which led many to believe they'd called it quits, Nelly and Ashanti were looking very much like a couple as they attended the DKMS Linked Against Blood Cancer Gala.

Held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on April 26th, the couple rocked all black with the rapper sporting a burgundy tie that matched his leading lady's fresh tips.

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KATY PERRY CRASHES ON 'AMERICAN IDOL' STAGE

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American Idol (4/26/12), Katy Perry

Pop singer Katy Perry pulled out all the stops for her army-themed performance on 'American Idol', where she performed her chart-topping song "Part of Me".

Unfortunately, nothing can disguise the fact that Perry simply can't sing this song live. She's had numerous opportunities (Kids' Choice and Echo Awards) and has faltered (vocally) on every single performance, and this outing was no exception.
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4/26/12

FRESH PIC: CARRIE UNDERWOOD GETS THIRSTY

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Vitamin Water (2012), Carrie Underwood

Looking all kinds of stunning, Carrie Underwood was recently snapped filming a new advertisement for Vitamin Water in Los Angeles, California. The superstar, who will release an album on May 1st has been a face of the brand since 2008.
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VIDEO: NICKI MINAJ - 'STARSHIPS'

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Starships (Video), Nicki Minaj

After a long delay, Nicki Minaj has finally premiered the video for "Starships", the latest release from her sophomore album 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'.

Directed by Anthony Mandler, it seems like the sole purpose of the clip was to showcase Minaj's figure and while we know sex sells, the visual should still have some relation to the song that it's accompanying. Watch the new video beneath:
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REVIEW: CARRIE UNDERWOOD - 'BLOWN AWAY'

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Blown Away (Album Cover), Carrie Underwood

It has been almost two and a half years since Carrie Underwood put out ‘Play On’, and despite the album amassing three chart-topping singles and eventually going double platinum, it still ranks as the least successful of her three releases.

Still, her resume speaks for itself and throughout her first three projects (‘Some Hearts’, ‘Carnival Ride’ and the previously-mentioned set ‘Play On’), we have watched in awe as Underwood has amazed us with her biggest asset:  her voice.

Her fourth studio album ‘Blown Away’, available on May 1, continues this trend.
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NEW MUSIC: BRANDY FEAT. CHRIS B. - 'PUT IT DOWN'

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Put It Down (Single Cover), Brandy

Fresh off her 'Behind the Music' episode, Brandy starts a brand new phase of her historic career with "Put It Down", the first single from her upcoming album 'Two Eleven', which will mark her first release under RCA / Chameleon Records.

Featuring Chris Brown, the Bangladesh and Sean Garrett-crafted offering is a triumph in every single way. Everything from her runs to her harmonies elevate the record and even Brown's rap verse fits in cohesively. Welcome back, Brandy!

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NEW MUSIC: USHER - 'SCREAM'

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Scream (Single Cover), Usher

On the heels of his stunning release "Climax", which reached the summit of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, Usher relives his infatuation with dance music on "Scream", one of the new singles off his album 'Looking For Myself'.

Many are going to complain about him returning to dance music, but the balance that he has struck between the urban and pop worlds is brilliant, and "Scream", which is a solid release, shouldn't be ousted because its not an R&B record. The real problem is the song is simply a step back from the brilliance that preceded it.

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WATCH: BRANDY'S EMOTIONAL 'BEHIND THE MUSIC'

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R&B songstress Brandy, who is gearing up to "Put It Down" on her music return, discusses the highs and lows of her career in an emotional (new) episode of the award-winning VH1 program 'Behind The Music'. Watch the full episode below:
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PRESIDENT OBAMA COVERS 'ROLLING STONE'

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Rolling Stone - May 10, 2012, Barack Obama

Looking dapper as usual, President Barack Obama graces the latest cover of Rolling Stone, where he dishes on his reelection campaign, Mitt Romney and why his role as President impacts to black and white children across the country.

"That's hugely important," the commander-in-chief says. "But you shouldn't also underestimate the fact that there are a whole bunch of little white girls and white boys across the country who take it for granted that there is a  African American [leader. I'm] the president they're growing up with, and that's changing attitudes."
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4/25/12

ASHANTI PERFORMS ON 'LIVE! WITH KELLY'

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Ashanti (2011) Pictures, Images and Photos

This morning (April 25th), Ashanti made a stop by 'Live! with Kelly', to perform her single "The Woman You Love", from her upcoming project, 'Brave Heart'.

While this is her strongest performance of the song thus far, I still think the single has pretty much done all it is going to do and that Ms. Douglas needs to issue a new single. As the old-saying goes, the faster, the better.  Watch her sing below:
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BEYONCE CROWNED WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN BY PEOPLE MAGAZINE, TALKS BLUE IVY

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People - April 2012, Beyonce

New mom Beyonce has been crowned as the Most Beautiful Woman of 2012 by People magazine, a honor that was bestowed upon Jennifer Lopez in 2011.

In the issue on newsstands Friday (April 27th), the 16-time Grammy winner says motherhood has made her feel more beautiful than before: "I feel more beautiful than I've ever felt because I've given birth. I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a sense of purpose on this earth." She is certainly glowing!!!!

On Blue Ivy, the diva says: "She's just the cutest thing. She's her own person."

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CASSIE BRINGS 'KING OF HEARTS' TO '106 & PARK'

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106 & Park (4/24/12), Cassie

In 2006, Cassie crashed and burned on the '106 & Park', but that did not keep the so-called singer from returning to perform her single "King of Hearts" and to seek redemption from her widely-panned outing. See how she fared beneath:
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KRIS ALLEN PERFORMS AT PET-A-PALOOZA 2012

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Pet-a-Palooza 2012 - April 21Pet-a-Palooza 2012 - April 21, Kris Allen

On Saturday (April 21st), Kris Allen continued to promote his new studio album 'Thank You Camellia', by performing new material at Pet- A -Palooza in Vegas.

The 26-year-old crooner sung "Better With You", "Monster" and "Shut That Door" from the album, which will arrive on May 22nd. Watch him in action below:
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4/24/12

PAULA PATTON TAKES OFF ON 'UPTOWN' COVER

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Uptown - April/May 2012, Paula Patton

Beautiful actress Paula Patton covers the April/May issue of Uptown magazine, where she talks about her marriage to Robin Thicke, why becoming an actress was an inevitable part of her journey and why she is not just another pretty face.

Fresh off the success of 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol', the stunner recently finished 'Disconnected' alongside Alexander Skarsgard and Jason Bateman, and is currently in negotiations to star opposite Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg in '2 Guns'. Looks like it's gearing up to have a great year.
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ALBUM COVER: HALEY REINHART - 'LISTEN UP!'

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Listen Up (Album Cover), Haley Reinhart

Haley Reinhart, who finished third on the 10th season of 'American Idol', has revealed the cover for her debut album 'Listen Up!', which is due on May 22nd.

Preceded by the single "Free", the upcoming album will feature a collaboration with B.o.B and Reinhart co-writes nine of the ten tracks on the standard edition.
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VIDEO: JILL SCOTT - 'BLESSED'

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Blessed (Single Cover), Jill Scott

Soul songstress Jill Scott has premiered the visual for "Blessed",  the newest single release from her No.1 album 'Light of the Sun'. Peep the video beneath:
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AUBREY O'DAY STOPS BY 'THE TONIGHT SHOW'

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The Tonight Show (4/23/12), Aubrey O'Day

Last night (April 23rd), Aubrey O'Day made a stop by 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno', to chat about her new single "Wrecking Ball", which is available on iTunes, and her stint on 'The Celebrity Apprentice'. Watch her interview below:
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2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS: NOMINATIONS

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Blown Away (Promo), Carrie Underwood

Country songbird Carrie Underwood leads the 2012 CMT Music Awards with a total of five nominations, while Miranda Lambert scores four nominations for her solo and group work with Pistol Annies. View the full list of nominees below:
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NEW MUSIC: AUBREY O'DAY - 'WRECKING BALL'

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Wrecking Ball (Single Cover), Aubrey O'Day

Looking to capitalize from her 'The Celebrity Apprentice' stint,  Aubrey O'Day has released a new single in the form of "Wrecking Ball", which was written by David Hodges, Steven Miller and Pia Toscano (of 'American Idol' stardom).

The single stands as a solid release from Aubrey. Yes, it is a big departure from her urban releases like "Automatic",  but given those releases didn't garnish her any placement on the charts, it is a well-thought out alternative.  Listen beneath:

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VIDEO: MELANIE FIONA - 'WATCH ME WORK'

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R&B songbird Melanie Fiona pays tribute to strong women in film in the official video for "Watch Me Work", from her under-performing project, 'The MF Life'.

Whoopi Goldberg (in 'The Color Purple'), Pam Grier (in 'Foxy Brown') and Uma Thurman (in 'Kill Bill') are among the actresses featured.  Watch it below:
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4/22/12

FRESH PICS: KIM KARDASHIAN AND KANYE WEST BOAST BIG SMILES IN LATEST NEW YORK OUTING

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NYC - April 21, 2012, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian and her new rapper beau Kanye West were all smiles as they took stroll and spent some time together in New York City on Saturday, April 21st.

The rapper recently released the song "Way Too Cold", in which, he references falling in love with the brunette stunner. Looks like his wildest dreams came true!

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SINGLE COVER: MONICA - 'WITHOUT YOU'

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Without You (Single Cover), Monica

R&B songstress Monica has unwrapped the single artwork for "Without You", the official second release from her recently-released studio project, 'New Life'.

The single,  which was produced by Polow Da Don, is a dedication to the star's NBA player husband Shannon Brown. Listen to her latest single release below:

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WATCH: LETOYA - 'LIFE, LOVE & MUSIC' (EPISODE 3)

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R&B songstress Letoya Luckett, has premiered the third episode of her web reality series, 'Life, Love and Music'.

The latest installment trails the star as she records new material  for her third studio album, shoots her 'Edge' cover and attends some promotional events.

Peep the latest webisode after the cut:
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4/21/12

FRESH PICS: ASHANTI & HALLE BERRY CHANGE UP

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LA Shopping - April 18, 2012, AshantiLA Shopping - April 18, 2012, Ashanti

Change must be in the air, because both Ashanti and Halle Berry were spotted rocking new hair styles, while recently running errands in Los Angeles, California.

On Wednesday (April 18th), the singer was snapped making a visit to Christian Louboutin store with red-tipped locks, while the actress was spotted picking up her daughter Nahla from school with some curly extensions on Friday, April 20th.

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KENNY CHESNEY PREPARES NEW ALBUM, RELEASES 'FEEL LIKE A ROCKSTAR' VIDEO WITH TIM MCGRAW

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Feel Like a Rock Star  (Cover), Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw will launch their Brothers of the Sun tour in June, but before they take their show on the road, the duo join forces for "Feel Like A Rock Star", the lead release from Chesney's forthcoming studio project.

Titled 'Welcome to the Fishbowl', the set is the follow-up to the 2010 platinum -selling album 'Hemingway's Whiskey'. Watch "Feel Like A Rock Star" below:
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