Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez

Miss Universe 2009 has finally concluded with another Miss Venezuela as the winner – marking the first time in the history of Miss Universe that two contestants from the same country have won the title in consecutive years. It was also the sixth Miss Universe crown for Venezuela. Stefania Fernandez, an 18-year-old bested 83 other candidates in August 23 in the picturesque Paradise Island on Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas. Each contestant was judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vied for the coveted title.Miss Dominican Republic, Ada Aimee De la Cruz, is named as the 1st Runner-Up, 2nd Runner-Up is Miss Kosovo Gona Dragusha, 3rd Runner-Up is Miss Australia Rachael Finch and 4th Runner-up is Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos. Miss China Wang Jingyao is chosen as Miss Photogenic, while Miss Thailand Chutima Durongdej is named Miss Congeniality.

Parachute's Intimate Performance of 'The Mess I Made'

Parachute has been tearing it up on tour all summer long, trekking around the US with 3 Doors Down and The Script! And this fall they'll hit the road again with Secondhand Serenade and Kelly Clarkson! Check out this intimate performance of "The Mess I Made" from their recent show with The Script at Park West in Chicago!

Parachute is teaming up with their former tour-mates, The Script, for a very special giveaway contest! Find out how you can win an autographed copy of both bands' albums right here!

N'dambi - 'Pink Elephant'

Every so often, a musical soul emerges from the underground with the inescapable talent; artistry and charisma that marks the arrival a gathering storm. Pink Elephant is the Stax Records debut from N’dambi, a songwriter with emotional purpose and rare honesty. The striking vocalist, pianist and composer from Dallas, Texas, known for her signature afro and fiery style, possesses the intuitive perception and powerful creativity that ensures an essential contribution to modern R&B and soul.

N’dambi’s storytelling skills are in peak form on Pink Elephant with tunes like the Rod Temperton influenced, ‘80s hip-hop flavored “Nobody Jones,” the story of a girl with big dreams who won’t let her humble beginnings stop her, and the delicious saga “L.I.E.,” a tale of a man living a double life along New York’s Long Island Expressway. Delusions of love spring up in the old school love-gone-wrong melodic funk of “Daisy Chain”; “Ooo Baby” is the smooth-grooving tale of reconnection with a former lover; while the blues-inflected “Imitator” finds a young woman suffering over the collapse of her lover’s promises. “You’re not the man I used to know, you’re an imitator,” she sings on this mid-tempo urban gem. The hope of true love cries out in “The One,” a disarming, jazz-tinged ballad kissed with a touch of classic Stax. The album’s lead single, “Can’t Hardly Wait,” is a biting chunk of scorching sarcasm delivered in the commanding singer’s rich tone. Her opening complaint, “I don’t know why I keep f***in’ wit you,” perfectly expresses the inability to turn a listless love loose.

Pink Elephant was recorded in Santa Monica, California, with producer Leon Sylvers III, whose credits include Shalamar, Gladys Knight, The Whispers, Blackstreet, Lakeside and many more. N’dambi insisted the record have a modern sheen yet adhere to the sturdy influence of classic R&B and soul artists like Slave, Heatwave, Michael Jackson, Betty Davis, Isaac Hayes, Smokey Robinson, and The Sylvers. That led her to The Sylvers’ famous producer, big brother, Leon.

Blessed with a deep contralto, she became especially enamored with male singers from the ‘70s and ‘80s. The funky soul of the Bar-Kays’ Larry Dodson, the sophisticated syncopation of Earth, Wind & Fire’s Maurice White and the notorious abandon of the Ohio Players’ Sugafoot influenced her heavily. Later, the mysterious, uninhibited imagination of Nina Simone and Mahalia Jackson also became musical and cultural touchstones. N’dambi sang back-up and collaborated with fellow soul seeker Erykah Badu, all the while honing her artistry and slowly building a fiercely loyal fan base that resonates with the organic, authentic approach to her life and music.

Check out N'dambi's lead single "Can't Hardly Wait":

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Ne-Yo's Protege Jadyn Maria

“Smart as a whip, pretty as a porcelain doll, and talented as all hell!!” - Ne-Yo (raving about his new protégé, Jadyn Maria).

Universal Motown Records announces the signing of Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo’s protégé Jadyn Maria. The gifted singer-songwriter prepares to introduce herself to the world with her debut single, “Good Girls Like Bad Boys”, featuring Flo-Rida. The infectious pulsing electronic track will soon heat up Top 40 and Crossover radio airwaves.

Check out Jadyn's brand new music video for “Good Girls Like Bad Boys” featuring Flo-Rida!

Plus, watch Ne-Yo introduce Jadyn Maria to his fans and the world, via his Gentleman Blog!

Motown 50: Fanthology

Continuing the celebration of Motown's 50th Anniversary, UMe / Motown releases MOTOWN 50: FANTHOLOGY, a two-CD collection of favorite classic Motown hits, as voted by fans. Available everywhere on September 1, 2009.

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TRACK LISTING:

Disc 1
1. “My Girl” – The Temptations
2. “What’s Going On” – Marvin Gaye
3. “Let’s Get It On” – Marvin Gaye
4. “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” – The Temptations
5. “The Tracks Of My Tears” – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
6. “Superstition” – Stevie Wonder
7. “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” – Marvin Gaye
8. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
9. “ABC” – Jackson 5
10. “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” – The Temptations
11. “I’ll Be There” - Jackson 5
12. “I Want You Back” – Jackson 5
13. “Ain’t To Proud To Beg” – The Temptations
14. “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” – Four Tops
15. “What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted” – Jimmy Ruffin
16. “Ooo Baby Baby” – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
17. “Brick House” - Commodores
18. “The Tears Of A Clown” – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
19. “Dancing In The Street” – Martha & The Vandellas
20. “Got To Be There” – Michael Jackson
21. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Diana Ross
22. “Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)” – Gladys Knight & The Pips

Disc 2
1. “Reach Out I’ll Be There” – Four Tops
2. “Never Can Say Goodbye” – Jackson 5
3. “Stop! In The Name Of Love” – The Supremes
4. “Baby I Need Your Loving” – Four Tops
5. “My Cherie Amour” – Stevie Wonder
6. “This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)” – The Isley Brothers
7. “Easy” – Commodores
8. “Someday We’ll Be Together” – Diana Ross & The Supremes
9. “I Can’t Get Next To You” – The Temptations
10. “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday” – Boyz II Men
11. “Hello” – Lionel Richie
12. “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life” – Stevie Wonder
13. “(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave” – Martha & The Vandellas
14. “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” – Gladys Knight & The Pips
15. “Super Freak” – Rick James
16. “Fire & Desire” – Rick James & Teena Marie
17. “You’re All I Need To Get By” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
18. “Cruisin’” – Smokey Robinson
19. “Got To Give It Up (Part 1)” – Marvin Gaye
20. “I’ll Make Love To You” – Boyz II Men
21. “Endless Love” – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
22. “What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)” – Jr. Walker & The All Stars

Michael Buble's "Crazy Love"

It's official Michael Buble is going to release his next album "Crazy Love" on October 9th in America and internationally on October 13th.

The first single "Haven’t Met You Yet" will hit the airwaves on August 31st and will be available on iTunes the same day.

"Crazy Love" is available for pre-order on Amazon.com now. As well, there will be an exclusive Internet Only Fan Edition coming soon! This limited edition set includes the full length CD "Crazy Love", plus a ‘making-of’ DVD and an extra CD with remixes of your favorite Michael Bublé songs, all housed in an amazing 32 page book. Pre-orders will start September 8th here on MichaelBuble.com

Track listing:

1. Cry Me A River
2. All Of Me
3. Georgia On My Mind
4. Crazy Love
5. Haven't Met You Yet
6. All I Do Is Dream Of You
7. Hold On
8. Heartache Tonight
9. You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
10. Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
11. At This Moment
12. Stardust
13. Whatever It Takes (bonus track)

Michael Jackson's Life Celebrated Today

Michael Jackson would have turned 51 today, and in honor of his birthday Spike Lee is organizing an event in Brooklyn which will draw more than 10,000 fans at the Nethermead meadow in Prospect Park. The event is free and it will run from noon until 5pm.

Brooklyn's borough president, Marty Markowitz will be presenting a proclamation during the event, declaring August 29th Michael Jackson Day in Brooklyn. Al Sharpton will make a speach and a prayer, and DJ Spinna who collaborated on "They Don’t Care About Us" will unleash hits from MJ's career.

Councilwoman Letitia James of Brooklyn will also be present at the event as she suggested that the Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station be renamed or co-named after Michael Jackson, as it was the scene for the 1987 video "Bad".

Beyonce-I Am… Sasha Fierce Promotion and release

"Beyonce-I Am… Sasha Fierce Promotion and release"

The singles from I Am… Sasha Fierce album "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" were initially targeted to radio on October 7, 2008; however, the singles were premiered on the following day on selected radio stations in the United States. On the same day, a video was released by Beyonce Knowles' record label Columbia, featuring footage on the making of the music videos to "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", and the photo shoot for the two singles and the album.

A deluxe edition of I Am… Sasha Fierce album, which contains bonus tracks, was released simultaneously with the standard version. Mathew Knowles held a listening party for the album in New York on October 22, 2008. Prior to the album's earliest release date, the entire album was premiered on November 11, 2008 through Knowles' MySpace account.

A Spanish-language interpretation of "If I Were A Boy" entitled "Si Yo Fuera un Chico", as well as "El Amor De Mi Vida", are the only confirmed tracks to be included on this issue. Until said full anthology is released, a DVD/CD EP called Above and Beyoncé: Dance Mixes was released on June 16.

To correspond with the double album release, Columbia Records created a teaser website for Sasha Fierce. The website features a contest where fans are given the chance to describe Beyoncé's alter ego, Sasha Fierce.

There is also plans to release I Am... Sasha Fierce Platinum Edition which will include the original deluxe edition track listing however there will be 4 new songs including the "Ego" remix featuring Kanye West and the Billy Joel cover to "Honesty". A DVD will also be included in the Platinum Edition, with eight music videos recorded so far. The Beyonce-album cover was released on July 30

I Am... Tour

In early October 2008, Billboard magazine announced that Knowles was embarking on a world wide tour to support her new album. The tour kicked off in Edmonton, Canada on March 26, 2009. The European leg of the tour started on April 26, 2009 in Zagreb, Croatia, and will end on June 9, 2009 in London, England the last of a string of sold out shows in the UK. For the third leg of the tour Beyonce travels through North America starting on June 21, 2009 in the first of two shows in New York City, USA and then finishes in August with a 4-day stint at the Encore Theater, at Encore Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip. After a short break she takes her tour to parts of Asia and Australia, starting on September 12, 2009 in Brisbane, Australia and finishing on September 24 in Perth, Australia. Knowles then returns to Europe (mainly England) to do few more shows. On November 15, 2009 a special concert will be held at the 0₂ Arena in London. This concert is sponsored by Cadbury's Trident chewing gum. The audience for this event will be made up entirely of competition winners.

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New Mary J. Blige video - "Stronger"

Here is the new music video from Mary J. Blige called “Stronger.” This new song is not only going to be featured on Mary’s upcoming album, but also on the soundtrack for Lebron’s More Than A Game Documentary. Mary J. Blige's ninth album is due to be released on November 24th.

Vote For Lady Gaga + Out Magazine Pictures

The 2009 VMA nominations are out and Lady Gaga leads with the way with a total of 9 nominations, including Video of the Year & Best New Artist! Gaga will battle it out for the moonmen on September 13th in NYC! Voting is now live at VMA.MTV.COM, vote now and vote often to help Gaga win! About her nominations, Lady Gaga told MTV:

"After years of hustle in New York City, where we made our art videos in bars, myself and the Haus of Gaga are honored to receive nine nominations for the 2009 VMAs. We believe in the immensity and the promise of 'showbiz' and will continue to give it mouth-to-mouth, till its vomiting return. All you need is a camcorder, a flashlight and one truly great idea. Thank you, MTV, for being our video flagship, and for supporting this bunch of inspired kids, who love to get wasted and make art together."

Wanna help Lady Gaga take home her share of moon-man trophies at this year's VMA ceremony? Vote now!

In other Lady Gaga news, for her first Out Magazine cover story, Lady Gaga channels '50s B horror movies to create her most stunning and iconic photo portfolio to date. The shoot photographer Ellen von Unwerth says she was influenced by fantasies of "a kind of Frankenstein's bride who gets attacked by a sexy vampire and becomes one herself." Scroll down to see some of these breath-taking photos. To view the full slideshow, click here.

New Ledisi Album "Turn Me Loose" Available Now!

"While Ledisi's last album presented her as a jazz-leaning, vampy seductress (anointed with hints of R&B), the new 'Turn Me Loose' transforms her into a no-nonsense soul yowler..... the difference flatters Ledisi to no end." - New York Daily News

"On every song Ledisi sings and sings and sings with an instrument that never fails to impress." - Soul Tracks

"In just under an hour, Ledisi Young's talents will draw comparisons to Chaka Khan with her incendiary mix of R&B, rock, hip-hop, blues and funk. The beats are hot, the rhythms boil, and Ledisi's explosive pipes never let up." - Dallas News

"[Ledisi is] not just a jazz singer. She's not some neo-soul singer. She's a bonefide R&B superstar." - Jawn Murray of BV Buzz

Do you know the story behind Ledisi's 4th studio album, 'Turn Me Loose'? Hear it straight from the source by watching the official EPK, as Ledisi discusses her artistic evolution and the path to finding musical freedom. Featuring appearances by album producers Rex Rideout and Raphael Saadiq, learn how 'Turn Me Loose' came to be such a defining work of soul and spirit!

Beyonce-Conception I Am… Sasha Fierce

"Beyonce-Conception I Am… Sasha Fierce"

Beyonce Knowles worked on the album for nearly a year, longer than Beyonce had spent on her previous solo albums and records with former group Destiny's Child. She revealed that she had co-written and co-produced over seventy songs. In a statement released on Knowles' official website, she wrote:

"I am in a different place right now and I wanted people to see the many sides of me. The music is upbeat for the dance, fun side and it is reflective, passionate and serious for the personal side. I have taken risks here. I am not afraid and my music will explain it all. There is no label or tag on my sound. It's me and I am so excited to share it with the world on November 18."

Knowles' father-manager, Mathew, explained the two-disc album, saying, "Beyoncé was adamant—and she has complete creative control—about dividing her songs. She felt she couldn't mix the songs together. She's in a much different space now than she was one year ago. She's married and in a really good place and this album reflects that." Sessions with producers Timbaland-protégé Danjahandz and The Neptunes were also said to take place, but their records did not make the final cut.

Sasha Fierce

The album formally introduces Knowles' alter-ego Sasha Fierce. Knowles said that Sasha was "born" during the making of her 2003 hit single "Crazy in Love." In an interview with Entertainment Weekly magazine, Knowles noted that her alter-ego is "strictly for the stage." The magazine has described it as "the singer's sensual, aggressive alter ego."

Knowles wears a "roboglove" in public to compliment Sasha Fierce. It was Knowles' concept, and New York-based jeweler Lorraine Schwartz made the titanium glove. It consists of several pieces, including a ring, a glove, and a separate component that covers Knowles' upper arm. The glove first appeared in the video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". Knowles later wore it on the red carpet during the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards, on her performance at the Saturday Night Live show, on the cover of Gotham magazine, and in the music video to "Diva".

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"Sweet Dreams"
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The electronic bassline of "Sweet Dreams" has earned frequent comparison to Michael Jackson's earlier, rock-influenced work.


In a Billboard magazine interview, Knowles described the two sides of the album: "... One side has songs that are more mainstream and another has my more traditional R&B songs for my fans who've been there the whole time. Some of it sounds like Barbra Streisand, Karen Carpenter and the Beatles around the 1970s." Beyonce Knowles explained at The Oprah Winfrey Show that the difference between I Am... Sasha Fierce and Knowles' earlier solo albums is that it includes more ballads. It is Knowles' first album not to feature any duets or collaborations. The second disc, Sasha Fierce features 80's synthpop, electropop, and electro displayed in songs like "Radio", "Diva", "Sweet Dreams", "Scared of Lonely", and "Video Phone". The songs "Single Ladies", "Radio", "Diva", and "Video Phone The track "Smash Into You", from the Deluxe edition, is played during the credits at the end of the movie Obsessed, in which Knowles stars.

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Beyonce Knowles - I Am… Sasha Fierce is the third studioalbum

Beyonce Knowles album...

I Am… Sasha Fierce is the third studio album of Beyoncé Knowles, 1st released on November 8, 2008 in Japan and later worldwide throughout November and December from record label Columbia Records. The album reached the top ten on thirty-two charts worldwide. I Am... Sasha Fierce debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, making Knowles the second female R&B artist this decade to have her first three albums debut in the top spot, and has been certified double platinum by the RIAA, making it Knowles' third consecutive number-one album.

A remixes version of I Am... Sasha Fierce album Above and Beyoncé, was released on June 16, 2009 featuring a CD of dance remixes and DVD of music videos including a video for the unreleased song "Broken Hearted Girl". In September 2009, a platinum edition of I Am... Sasha Fierce album is scheduled for release featuring all of the songs from the deluxe edition plus the bonus tracks and a DVD of more music videos.

I Am... Sasha Fierce album has so far spawned four worldwide hits: "If I Were a Boy", "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", "Halo" and "Sweet Dreams", as well as the U.S. only singles "Diva" and "Ego".

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