Sunday, August 16, 2009

music



Weddings

Alyssa Milano Gets Married!

Originally posted 08/15/2009 06:45PM

With nature and family as themes, actress Alyssa Milano wed Hollywood agent David Bugliari at his family's estate in New Jersey on Saturday, her rep confirms exclusively to PEOPLE.

Milano, wearing a custom gown by Vera Wang and holding a bouquet of lily of the valley flowers, walked down an aisle strewn with cream-colored rose petals and natural grass to the tune of John Lennon's "Imagine."

The couple exchanged traditional vows under a wrought-iron gazebo decorated with willow, calla lilies and roses. Among the guests was actor Bradley Cooper, a friend of the groom.

"We wanted a wedding that was reflective of who we are as a couple" says Milano, who calls meeting her husband in 2006 "a lovely gift."

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George Michael Questioned Over Car Crash

George Michael Questioned Over Car Crash

Originally posted 08/15/2009 01:20PM

George Michael was arrested and questioned by police after his car was involved in an accident near London early Friday.

The singer, 46, was held by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but was released without charges, BBC News reports.

Michael confirmed the incident Saturday but said in a statement that he was "stone cold sober" during the accident. He added that doesn't want his fans or family "worried by what they are reading," according to the Associated Press

This is not the first driving offense for the singer, who was banned from driving for two years in June 2007 after pleading guilty to driving while under the influence of drugs. At the time, he was found slumped at the wheel of his car in north London.

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Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett Pick a Baby Name

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Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett Pick a Baby Name

Originally posted 08/15/2009 12:20PM

Kendra Wilkinson and NFL player Hank Baskett have picked a traditional name for their son, who is due to be born on Christmas Day.

"Hank and i have soooo much to do to prepare for our baby's arrival, but one thing we can already cross off our list is coming up with a name," the Kendra star, 24, writes on her blog. "We've already decided to name our son Hank Baskett IV!!!"

Last week the couple revealed that they are having a boy. As for why they picked the name, Wilkinson says, "Hank's dad and his grandfather were both named Hank, so it was very important to us to carry on the family tradition."

This will be the first child for the couple, who got married in June. The expectant mom adds: "I can't wait to meet my little Hank."
Marla Lehner

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Authorities Facing Tough Challenges in Michael Jackson Case

Authorities Facing Tough Challenges in Michael Jackson Case

Originally posted 08/15/2009 12:10PM

For authorities investigating Michael Jackson's death, more could end up meaning less.

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Around The Web

Jay Leno reveals that comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be the first guest on his new show!

Originally posted 08/15/2009 12:05PM

Source: Associated Press


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Why Is Mariah Carey Canceling Events? | Mariah Carey

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Why Is Mariah Carey Canceling Events?

Originally posted 08/15/2009 11:55AM

Reports that Mariah Carey has rescheduled several upcoming appearances has left many fans wondering if something might be wrong with the singer.

Carey, 40, had been tentatively set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Aug. 25, perform on Today Aug. 28, and also tape an episode of VH1's Storytellers.

But the singer's publicist Cindi Berger tells PEOPLE there is no reason for concern: "These dates have been postponed and not cancelled," she said Friday.

A source says the singer is completing her new album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, the release of which has been pushed to Sept. 29.

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Brad Paisley Performs for the Obamas

Originally posted 08/14/2009 09:40PM



Brad Paisley helped Washington go country for one night by treating the First Family, members of Congress and the White House staff to a night of tunes – and a few laughs.

Paisley, 36, joined fellow country stars Alison Krauss and Charley Pride, on July 21 for a performance – which was part of the new White House Music Series – that will air on the Great American Country channel Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. PEOPLE got a sneak peek at the show, which was the second event in the series created by First Lady Michelle Obama to encourage arts and arts education.

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Kourtney Kardashian: I'm Loving My Pregnancy Curves

Babies

Kourtney Kardashian: I'm Loving My Pregnancy Curves

Originally posted 08/14/2009 05:35PM

As Kourtney Kardashian prepares for the Christmastime arrival of her first child with boyfriend Scott Disick, the Keeping Up With Kardashians star is rejoicing in her new physique.

"My boobs got huge right away," the eldest Kardashian sister, 30, tells PEOPLE, of the first physical change to her body she noticed. "They got so sore, that if anyone even brushed up near me, I would scream."

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Kristen Stewart: It's Bizarre to Be a Fashion Trendsetter | Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart: It's Bizarre to Be a Fashion Trendsetter

Originally posted 08/14/2009 05:05PM

She says the clothes from her own closet – not just designer duds – are the pieces fans like best

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The Office's Amy Ryan Is Pregnant

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The Office's Amy Ryan Is Pregnant

Originally posted 08/14/2009 04:20PM

Amy Ryan's next role? Mom.

The actress, 39, is expecting her first child with fiancé Eric Slovin, a comedy writer, her rep confirms to PEOPLE. The baby is due in October, says a source close to Ryan.

Ryan, who was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar for her turn as a troubled mom in 2007's Gone Baby Gone, has lately starred on NBC's The Office as human resources staffer Holly, who had a romance with Steve Carell's Michael last season.

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Scrubs Star Sarah Chalke Is Pregnant

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Scrubs Star Sarah Chalke Is Pregnant

Originally posted 08/14/2009 03:55PM

Scrubs star Sarah Chalke and her fiancé, Jamie Afifi, are expecting their first child, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.

The couple, who got engaged in December 2006, will welcome the baby this winter.

Afifi, an entertainment lawyer, proposed to Chalke during a Hawaiian vacation.

"The best is just knowing that 100 percent somebody always has your back and you always have theirs," Chalke told PEOPLE earlier this year about being engaged. "You have a partner, you have a buddy."

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Mariah Carey Canceling her Events


Why Is Mariah Carey Canceling Events? | Mariah Carey
Reports that Mariah Carey has rescheduled several upcoming appearances has left many fans wondering if something might be wrong with the singer.

Carey, 40, had been tentatively set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Aug. 25, perform on Today Aug. 28, and also tape an episode of VH1's Storytellers.

But the singer's publicist Cindi Berger tells PEOPLE there is no reason for concern: "These dates have been postponed and not cancelled," she said Friday.

A source says the singer is completing her new album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, the release of which has been pushed to Sept. 29.

"Record release dates change all the time," Berger confirms. "It's nothing unusual and it doesn't signal anything. There are a lot of moving parts to Mariah's professional life … She's making sure the record is how she wants it to be and its no big deal."

In addition to working on her album, Carey is launching another perfume line and promoting her upcoming film, Precious, which is produced by Oprah Winfrey and opens in November.

The reason for the calendar re-jiggering is explained further on Carey's official Website: "Mariah is putting the finishing touches on her newest album, and we have shifted all of our TV and promo appearances to coincide with the new release date of September 29th. We can't wait for the fans to hear the new album!!"

Friday, August 14, 2009

rihanna


Astaga!Musik - Rihanna akan bekerja dengan vokalis The All-American Rejects, Tyson Ritter dalam album terbarunya. Begitulah kabar yang tersiar dari SRP Music Group. Tak hanya bekerja sama dengan Tyson, pelantun 'Umbrella' itu juga mendapat bantuan dari Stargate, James Fauntleroy, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart dan The-Dream.

Kendati belum diketahui judulnya, namun banyak gosip beredar bahwa proyek tersebut bernama "Rated R" dan akan dirilis musim gugur mendatang. Belum lama ini, Rihanna sempat mengatakan akan membawa sedikit nuansa rock meski tetap mempertahankan R&B-nya.

Sederet musisi kenamaan konon juga terlibat dalam album ini. Sebut saja Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z dan Kanye West, Ryan Tedder dari OneRepublic, Soulja Boy, Shontelle dan Pharrell Williams.

Benarkah proyek tersebut akan dirilis musim gugur mendatang, berikut dengan sederet musisi kenamaan? Ditunggu saja!

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"Ini akan menjadi album yang benar-benar menunjukkan identitas pada musikalitasnya," kata sebuah sumber pada majalah People. "Saat ini, album itu amat techno-based. Rihanna memang belum terlalu jauh mengerjakan album barunya ini, namun musiknya terdengar keren."

Hingga saat ini, tanggal perilisan album baru itu masih belum ditetapkan. Sementara, album terakhir Rihanna, GOOD GIRL GONE BAD, sendiri dirilis 2007 silam.

Rihanna juga muncul menjadi bintang tamu dalam album terbaru Jay Z, BLUEPRINT 3. Album itu akan dirilis 11 September mendatang. Di situ, Rihanna menyanyikan lagu Run This Town yang juga dimeriahkan oleh Kanye West.