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Chris Brown's 'Last 2 Know' and 'Superhuman' Audio Leaked

Closing in to the release date of his repackaged album "Exclusive: The Forever Edition", due out on June 3, two new songs from Chris Brown's album have been leaked on the Internet. The two new songs are "Last 2 Know" and "Superhuman" featuring Keri Hilson.

Previously, "Last 2 Know" was not on the list of the brand new tracks on the album, the single is being listed on the leftover tracks. Meanwhile, "Superhuman" is already been confirmed being one of four new songs included on the upcoming album, while the other three songs are, "Forever", "Heart Ain't a Brain" and a remix of "Picture Perfect (Remix)" featuring Bow Wow and Hurricane Chris.

Video Premiere: David Banner 'Get Like Me' Ft. Chris Brown/Yung Joc

The highly anticipated music video for David Banner's latest single "Get Like Me" has been premiered on May 10. Just like the single, on the music video David was also joined by Chris Brown and Yung Joc.

Beside featuring Chris and Yung, the clip also sees the cameo appearance by famous baseball player Barry Bonds. Beside singing and rapping, on that video David, the "Kiss Kiss" singer and "coffee shop" rapper also did some dancing moves.

The Sexy PDA, Rihanna and Chris Brown Caught Kissing at KFC

Have never gone public with their love life, Rihanna and Chris Brown were caught in yet another public display of affection (PDA). The rumored lovers let their cuddling do the talking Wednesday, May 7 at a KFC in Miami, Florida.

The rumored lovers were seen dressing down and looked like any other KFC regulars when they waited by the counter for their order. It was during that time that Rihanna was caught by the camera putting her arms around Brown's neck and planted a kiss on his lips.

Cover Art of Chris Brown's 'Exclusive' Re-release

Chris Brown will on June 3 re-release his sophomore effort "Exclusive" that was originally dropped in stores last year. The repackaged version which will be titled "Exclusive: The Forever Edition" has used similar cover art to the old version, only with a little use of photoshop to make the colors different.

Beside containing all the original 14 tracks, the Forever edition will include the title track, "Forever" as well as two new tracks "Super Human" that features Keri Hilson and "Heart Ain't a Brain". It will also include a remixed version of "Picture Perfect" that is revamped with the addition of Bow Wow and Hurricane Chris' voices plus two international-only tracks. Brown's label is yet to issue the official track listing of the set.

Rihanna 'Very Close' with Chris Brown, Calls Jay-Z Romance Rumors 'Crazy'

Always playing it coy whenever she's asked about her alleged romance with Chris Brown, Rihanna kisses and tells about her much-reported relationship with the R&B singer and she, furthermore, also addresses on the Jay-Z romance rumors. To the June 2008 issue of Elle magazine the Barbados singer talks about such matters, as her hair, formerly alcoholic father, and the success of her single "Umbrella". But when it comes to Chris Brown, she doesn't talk much.

"We've always been friends, but we're very close now," so she told the magazine when being asked on her relationship with Chris. Regarding the other man in her life, mentor and boss Jay-Z, Rihanna did put to rest the long persistent romance rumors, labeled them as "crazy."

David Banner Takes Chris Brown and Yung Joc on New Video

After having its radio release on May 25, David Banner's single "Get Like Me" will soon premiere its music video. The rapper is currently shooting the music video for it and just like the song, the clip will also feature Chris Brown and Yung Joc.

At the shooting of the video David and Chris revealed some details about the clip. Speaking to MTV, Chris said, "It's a lot of ladies, The whole thing has been fun-even just chilling with everybody." Meanwhile, Banner also made a comment about Chris, telling reporters, "I know that since he's a big superstar now, he's trapped in the tour bus and like, 'I wish I could just go out and just have fun!".

Video Premiere: Chris Brown's 'Forever'

The music video for Chris Brown's new single "Forever" was premiered on April 30. It was shot in California, April 4, 2008 and was directed by Joseph Kahn.

The single itself was made to be the new song and first single for the release of Chris' repackaged album "Exclusive: Forever Edition". After its release, "Forever" managed to debut at #9 on the Billboard 100 chart.

Soulja Boy Named New Album, Plans a Duet With Chris Brown

Being famous at a young age doesn't make Soulja Boy forgets about school. The rapper proves it by naming his new album "Back to School". Soulja revealed the news to MTV saying, "My new album is called 'Back to School'. Basically, it is really me taking it back to the basics. It's time to start studying again. Make it happen, man."

Although already confirming his upcoming album's title, Soulja hasn't revealed the official release date. He only said that it will be on the time when the school starts. "The time I drop the album, everybody is gonna be going back to school," Soulja stated, adding that he will focus the new album for teenagers, "My fans are 21 and under. That's what I'm focusing on."

Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown on 'American Idol'

Jordin Sparks has made a return on the American Idol stage on Thursday, April 10, being joined by Chris Brown. The show's sixth season winner was featured as a guest performer, singing her single "No Air" which is also featuring Brown on its album version.

"No Air" is the second official single from Sparks' self-titled debut album that was released last year. The single has been gaining a lot of airplay and been selling well that it remains on the top 10 positions of Billboard Hot 100 chart in its 14th week. Sparks recently outed that she was nervous while doing intimate scenes with Brown while being watched by his alleged girlfriend, Rihanna. She said, "It was hard at first, but then I said, 'you know what? I have to work!' It had to look like I was in love with him, so I had to do it. Hopefully she won't kill me!!"

Jordin Sparks Disclosed Rihanna and Chris Brown's Not-So-Secret Romance

Hollywood's most kept secret is no longer an unconfirmed speculation, thanks to Jordin Sparks who disclosed the not-so-secret romance of Rihanna and Chris Brown. In an interview with U.K. magazine Young Voices, the songbird did reveal that both of them indeed are dating.

Rihanna and Chris Brown apparently are good in keeping the gossip guessing on the status of their relationship. The rumored lovers have repeatedly denied rumors of a romance despite the fact that they've been snapped getting together at several occasions. Both of them always insisted to the press that they're "just friends."

Rihanna Out for New Tattoo and Party with Chris Brown

Rihanna and Chris Brown have recently denied rumors of a romance and said that they were only friends, but the twosome was spotted spending time together again. Paparazzi cameras caught them while they were out in New York on Tuesday, April 8. She and Chris stopped by at Whatever Tattoo parlor before later heading to a party at Hotel Chelsea.

On the tattoo parlor, Rihanna had herself a new tattoo. It was a collection of stars plunging down from her neck to the back. Before making the stars tattoo, the "Umbrella" singer has had four other tattoos; a music note on her ankle, a Pisces behind her right ear, a star inside her left ear and a Sanskrit prayer going down the hip. A problem occured as she and Chris were about to leave the place where fans and paparazzi have waited for them outside. To avoid the crowd the couple have to be escorted by their bodyguards and the NYPD police.

Details of Chris Brown's 'Exclusive' Re-Release Emerge!

A new joint from Chris Brown has been leaked on-line, entitled "Forever". The song will be included as one of the new materials from the re-release of his "Exclusive" album. The revamped set, according to a press release, will now be named "Exclusive: The Forever Edition".

"Forever", described as "rhythmic up-tempo song with a funky pop edge", is produced by Polow da Don. It will be accompanied with three other new tracks such as "Heart Ain't a Brain", "Super Human" featuring Keri Hilson and "Picture Perfect Remix" featuring Bow Wow and Hurricane Chris. All the 16 tracks from the original edition will also be included along with a DVD showing unreleased concert and behind-the-scene footage taken from his recent Up Close & personal tour.

Video Premiere: Chris Brown's 'Take You Down'

Chris Brown premieres the music video for his fourth single "Take You Down" that is included in his 2007 album "Exclusive". The video that was serviced to BET's 106 & Park was directed by Harvey White, featuring footage filmed in Nashville during his tour.

Next, Brown is expected to re-release "Exclusive" with a number of new tracks and a DVD added into the set. The single "Forever" is slated to be the first single off the deluxe edition that is due June 3. The fresh joint that is written by Brown and produced by Polow Da Don was initially slated to be the fourth single but since "Down" has also been released as a single, the position is now down to the fifth. A music video reportedly has been booked for "Forever".

Rihanna: 'Me and Chris Are Really Best, Best Friends'

Another day, another denial for the much-reported lovers Rihanna and Chris Brown. Still living down persistent rumors that she's dating the R&B singer, the songbird insisted they aren't couple.

Denying the long persistent rumors of a romance, Rihanna spoke to MTV News at the Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, March 29, "I won't say that we're just friends - me and Chris are really best, best friends." She then quickly added, "We both started our careers around the same time. He is one of the only people in the industry ... I trust and hang out with all the time. We are best friends, honestly, like brother and sister. If he was a boyfriend, I would say that."

Chris Brown to Release Deluxe Edition of 'Exclusive'

Chris Brown has more plan going ahead for his 2007 album "Exclusive". A deluxe edition is prepared to hit the stores in a couple of months with a string of brand new tracks plus, possibly, a DVD that chronicles his U.S. tour to promote the album. One fresh joint titled "Forever" is also slated to be added into the set.

"It's very fortunate, my label wants me to repackage the album and release some new records," Brown explained. "I've been recording a lot of new records as well as having some songs that haven't been released yet that I can put on my repackaging. I might put my tour that I did in the States on my repackaging. I did a big tour in the States. I want to put that in the DVD part, add some of my videos on it."

Rihanna and Chris Brown's PDA, the Photos

The rumor mill is buzzing again. Rihanna and Chris Brown are caught in the act, spotted heating things up in Paris, France over the weekend.

The supposed lovers, who are hard at work in keeping their romance secret, have been spotted getting up close and personal at a birthday bash for renowned fashion photographer Peter Beard in Paris, France on Saturday night, March 1. Photos of the pair's PDA could be seen at Celebrity-gossip.net.

Chris Brown Proposed to Rihanna

Chris Brown has proposed to Rihanna, it has been claimed. MediaTakeOut which was the first to report on that matter claimed Chris bought Rihanna a 20 Carat diamond ring to convince her.

No comments from either of them about the engagement report. Though so, a friend of Rihanna told MediaTakeOut that "Rihanna didn't say yes yet ... She's still trying to figure out what to do."

Rihanna Took Chris Brown to Meet Her Family

Hot on the heels of their being photographed together while frolicking in a pool in Jamaica, new report surfaces by the hour that Rihanna has taken boyfriend Chris Brown to meet her parents. She took him to meet her relatives for the first time while they were in Barbados to celebrate the "Rihanna Day" Thursday, February 21.

Rihanna took Chris to meet her family, including her two younger brothers, who reportedly are very protective of her. And so, one of Rihanna's brothers did give Chris a hard time by telling him that "PDA was tacky and said he may be a little too short for his sister!"

Caught in the Act: Rihanna and Boyfriend Chris Brown Frolicking Together in Jamaica

Photo speaks louder than word. The Hollywood rumor mill went into overdrive again after supposed lovers Rihanna and Chris Brown were snapped frolicking together while on vacation in Jamaica. A photo has emerged of them getting up close and personal in a pool in Jamaica.

Both R&B stars, who denied the long persistent romance rumors, have fueled reports they are secretly dating after they were snapped 'canoodling' in a pool in Jamaica. PageSix was the first to report Rihanna and Chris' public outing.

Video Leak: Jordin Sparks' 'No Air' Feat. Chris Brown

The highly-anticipated music video from Jordin Sparks has found its way on-line. "No Air" the second single from her self-titled debut album, features Chris Brown not only in the single but also the music video.

It has been shot on January 23 with director Chris Robinson in New York City. Photos from the set including some stills were leaked to the Internet soon after that. The full music video was supposed to be premiered officially on Yahoo! Music on February 25 but it has leaked on Wednesday, February 20.

Rihanna Involved in Cupcake Fight?!

Won't be turning 20 until Wednesday, February 20, Rihanna however preferred to celebrate her birthday early. The Barbadian singer celebrated her 20th birthday partying with friends at Los Angeles' Les Deux nightclub on Tuesday night, February 19 during which she involved in a cupcake fight.

Rihanna along with celebrity pals, including Kanye West, Wilmer Valderrama, and Chris Brown were all enjoying the party when "There was cupcake frosting all over Rihanna's face and the group was hysterically laughing to the point of almost tears!" a source in the know revealed.

Chris Brown Joining Kanye West's Glow in the Dark Tour?

Rumors are circulating that Chris Brown will also be tapped as one of the supporting acts of Kanye West. According to MediaTakeOut.com, a source told them that organizers are negotiating with Brown's management to include him in the tour which could be one of the biggest-grossing events this year.

An insider told MediaTakeOut.com, "Chris will definitely be a part of the tour .... it's just a question of how much of a role he'll play." No representative from West or Brown's camp have commented on this.

Supposed Lovers Rihanna and Chris Brown Snapped Getting Close Together

Giving no comment on the much-talked rumors that she's dating Chris Brown, Rihanna has added fuel to the speculation after she was snapped getting close with the R&B singer at a post-Grammy party.

The two recording artists were seen "touching and whispering in each other's ears" at the EW post-Grammy party on Sunday, February 10, it has been reported.

Rihanna and Chris Brown to Go Public with Their Romance

Previously slammed persistent dating rumors with actor Josh Hartnett, Rihanna has now been romantically linked to fellow R&B singer Chris Brown.

Per Entertainmentwise.com, "the pair are said to have recently hooked up, but are preparing to go public with their romance already."

Rihanna and Ryan Seacrest Top Victoria's Secret's 2008 What Is Sexy? List

Best known as the largest brand of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products in America, Victoria's Secret sure knows best what sexy is. And appears to be true, the company has just unveiled its 2008 What Is Sexy? list, which among others include R&B singer Rihanna, who's crowned as the Sexiest Female Musician, and Ryan Seacrest whose smile is claimed as the Sexiest ever.

Here's Victoria's Secret 2008 "What Is Sexy?" list comprised of:

• Rihanna - Sexiest Female Musician
• Ryan Seacrest - Sexiest Smile
• Eva Mendes - Sexiest Actress
• Josh Holloway - Sexiest Beach Body
• Victoria Adams - Sexiest Mom
• Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley - Sexiest Newlyweds
• Eric Bana - Sexiest Actor
• Chris Brown - Sexiest Male Musician
• Dane Cook - Sexiest Funnyman
• Tony Romo - Sexiest Male Athlete
• Justin Chambers - Sexiest Dad
• Blake Lively - Sexiest Newcomer
• Stacy Ferguson and Josh Duhamel - Sexiest Couple
• Scarlett Johansson - Sexiest Style
• Jessica Biel - Sexiest Lips
• Kate Bosworth - Sexiest Eyes
• Ali Larter - Sexiest Legs
• "Dirty Sexy Money" - Sexiest Cast

Chris Brown to Release Remixed 'Picture Perfect' as Fourth Single

Following Bow Wow's denial on feuding with fellow teen star, Chris Brown, it was reported by MTV News that Brown will release 'Picture Perfect' as the fourth single from his 'Exclusive' album.

In fact, Brown will release it in a remix that is done with Bow Wow and rapper Hurricane Chris. The song was originally featuring will.i.am who also acts as the co-producer. No confirmation yet on when the single will be released but it was reported that February 26 is the date.

Chris Brown in Talks to Collaborate With Michael Jackson

R'n'B singer Chris Brown has landed a verbal deal with his idol, Michael Jackson, to do a collaboration in the future. He was introduced to the pop king, who is making a comeback, by Black Eyed Peas' member will.i.am.

"Hopefully it will be," Brown told AllHipHop.com. "We are talking but...like I originally talked to will.i.am, because he does some stuff for him. And then when I talked to Mike, he said 'Yeah we'll do something,' so hopefully we will do that record."

Chris Brown Receives Lawsuit From Tour Designer

With his 'Exclusive' tour coming out well since its launch in December 2007, Chris Brown owes it partly to his set designer, John Troxel. The R'n'B singer is reportedly in debt of the A-class designer that a lawsuit was finally issued against him.

According to TMZ.com, Troxel filed the "breach of contract" lawsuit on Christmas Eve, requesting the payment for his "extra" work. In the suit, Troxel stated that he indeed received the check for a part of his work but "extra work was required and requested". He claimed that there was an oral agreement but Brown's camp has not kept their promise.

Chris Brown and Bow Wow's Joint Tour Extended

Chris Brown and Bow Wow have extended their joint tour to February. The tour that was initially scheduled to stop on January 13 in Dallas, T.X., will stretch through February 2 in Honolulu, H.I.

Stops will now include another date at New York's Madison Square Garden on January 17, Newark's Prudential Center on the 21st and several others. Complete extended tour dates can be seen below.

Zac Efron Topped Teen Magazine's List of 50 Hottest Guys in Hollywood

Qualifying himself for neither Sexiest Men Alive nor Highest Paid Celebs Alive honors, Zac Efron in fact wins the predicate of the Hottest Guy in Hollywood. The High School Musical star has topped Teen Magazine's list of 50 Hottest Guys in Hollywood in its winter issue.

Being chosen the No. 1 Hottest Guy in Tinseltown, Efron bests fellow young star Chris Brown. The 18 years old hip hop and R&B singer scores the second spot, just one place ahead of another High School Musical star Corbin Bleu who is ranked third.

Video Premiere: Chris Brown's 'With You'

The official music video of Chris Brown's 'With You' has finally arrived. The clip was posted on his MySpace page on Tuesday, November 20.

It was partly shot in downtown L.A. with, reportedly, a director named Erik White taking over the project. Brown confirmed to MTV sometime ago that he also co-directed the clip, to the point where he wanted to go personal with the camera by mostly taking solo shots.

Chris Brown Premiered Self-Directed 'Christmas' Video

In anticipation of the Holiday season, Chris Brown has contributed not only a flick but also a track plus its music video. The teen heartthrob has just released a music video for theme song to his latest flick, 'This Christmas'.

Brown also handled the direction of the video himself. This would be his first experience in directing a music clip.

Chris Brown Announces Tour Dates With Bow Wow

With his 'Exclusive' album out in the market today (November 6), Chris Brown has fulfilled his promise to announce a joint tour with fellow singer and buddy Bow Wow. The jaunt that is dubbed 'Exclusive Holiday Tour' will begin December 6 in Cincinnati, O.H.

There are 22 dates that have been announced so far, including those in Miami, New York, Las Vegas and Dallas. "It's gonna be crazy - we just giving people a new vibe," Bow Wow told MTV. "I know it's something that the girls, the kids and everybody has been waiting on for so long."

Chris Brown's Full Album on MTV's 'The Leak'

MTV has given a sneak peek of Chris Brown's upcoming album 'Exclusive'. The album that will only placed on the shelves next week (November 6), is streamed on MTV's The Leak.

'Exclusive' has lifted two singles, 'Wall to Wall' and 'Kiss Kiss', ahead its release. The third single expected to roam the market will be 'With You'. Several other tracks within the album have also been leaked in the recent months.

'Slam', Super Collaboration Among Bow Wow, Omarion and Chris Brown

Bow Wow and Omarion's collaborative album will contain another major involvement from equally young and much-demanded singer. 'Slam' is a joint piece that they did with fellow R&B crooner Chris Brown.

'Slam' is among the tracks included in 'Face Off' that is due December 11. Billboard.com reported that the album will come in both standard 12-track version as well as CD/DVD combo featuring some behind-the-scenes and music videos from their previous respective albums.

'With You', New Chris Brown Track That Leaks

Chris Brown's new song has leaked. 'With You', which is expected to be the third single from 'Exclusive', was previously only in snippets but has now leaked in full version.

This could be the same song that has been made a video clip earlier this month. Brown was spotted taking shoots for the follow up of 'Kiss Kiss' with director Erik White in downtown L.A.

Chris Brown Shooting New Music Video?

Two videos down, Chris Brown is working on the third one from 'Exclusive'. The track chosen to be made its clip is believed to be 'With You'.

A fan happen to catch the R&B singer shooting the video in downtown L.A. and made the tape. Details are still scarce but it's known that a director named Erik White takes in the project.

Help Chris Brown Choose a New 'Exclusive' Cover Art!

Due to the disappointment from fans regarding his 'Exclusive' cover art, Chris Brown has displayed two new covers for them to choose. The final cover will be determined through voting at Chrisbrownworld.com.

The original colorful cover art was unveiled in September, but it's a remodeling of Brown's previously displayed photograph. A gold and white version of the cover was then introduced asking fans to pick between the two. Five days later the official site put up a third option that is totally different from the previous two.

Chris Brown's 'Exclusive' Cover Art Unleashed

Chris Brown's official site has posted yesterday (September 19) the cover art for his new album 'Exclusive'. Despite the long time it took to unveil the art work, the cover is a remodeling of Brown's previously displayed photograph.

'Exclusive' will arrive November 6. It was previously titled 'Graduation' but was changed after Kanye West decided to give his September 11 release the same name.

'Throwed', New Track From Chris Brown

With his superb performance at MTV Video Music Awards this year, Chris Brown came out a huge commodity, especially his music. A new track from the 18-year-old singer called 'Throwed' has surfaced on the Internet and is expected to be included in his upcoming album 'Exclusive'.

The song is produced by Brian Michael Cox and is said to have catchy chorus although pretty much has the same beat to his two previous singles from the new album, 'Wall to Wall' and 'Kiss Kiss'. It is still unclear, which track will Chris pull from the November 6 album as the third single.

Chris Brown's 'Kiss Kiss' Music Video Premiered

Chris Brown has premiered the music video of his second single 'Kiss Kiss'. The video was played for the first time on 106 & Park show last night (August 30).

Unlike music video of first single 'Wall to Wall' that was heavy on visual effects, Brown employs simple graphics that display him dancing and interacting with some people including collaborator T-Pain. Rumor has it that Brown had a say in the direction of this clip.

Chris Brown Tied Jadakiss for 'Wall to Wall' Remix

After deciding to make Kiss Kiss as his second single, Chris Brown came up with a remix of his first single 'Wall to Wall'. The R&B heartthrob takes rapper Jadakiss to fill in the featured guest slot for the remix.

The video for the official remix also appeared online on Thursday, August 29. There's not much difference of the clip from the original one that adapted 1998 movie 'Blade', apart from the presence of Jadakiss.

Kiss Kiss, Another Chris Brown's Leaked New Track

In a recent poll to determine which song should be Chris Brown's second single from 'Exclusive', votes were high on 'Take You Down'. Thus, it was almost certain that runner-up 'You' will also hit the street as a single in near future until 'Kiss Kiss' appears.

'Kiss Kiss' is a new track both produced and features T-Pain. It has found its way online and unlike first single 'Wall to Wall' that was leaked by Brown himself, this mid-tempo song's source is still unknown.

David Banner Delivering The Greatest Story Ever Told in October

Releasing "Speaker" to give first impact, David Banner is ready to release the full length-version. The rapper's fifth studio album "The Greatest Story Ever Told" will be dropped October 9 via SRC/Universal Motown.

Beside working with Snoop Dogg, Akon and Lil Wayne in the first single "Speaker", Banner also tied collaboration with Cool & Dre, UGK, Chris Brown, Jim Jones and Nitti. He also got behind the panel himself claiming that he "likes to change music".

Chris Brown Eyeing Duet with Michael Jackson, Covered "Umbrella"

On the verge of releasing his most artists-packed album "Exclusive", Chris Brown may soon be singing side by side with Michael Jackson for one of the tracks. The R&B crooner got the phone call from the "Thriller" singer who didn't hesitate to do collaboration with him.

"He called me for my birthday, and I told him we should do a song," Brown said. "He was up for it. Man, it was crazy. He actually spoke to me like a regular person, and he was like, 'I like your music.' He said his favorite song was 'Shorty Like Mine' that me and Bow Wow did. I appreciated talking to him."

What Happen to Jordin Sparks' Music Post Idol?

Post crowned the sixth season's Idol winner, Jordin Sparks is having a hectic schedule especially for her prolonged music career. In the midst of numerous interviews and flash blitz, the 17 years old is already provided with a deadline for her first album.

While, she is yet unsure of what type of music will be for her debut album, she has some names as collaborators already. "I'd love to do a duet with Mario or Chris Brown ... but let's see what happens," Jordin said.

Chris Brown Sends "Exclusive" Package in September

Initially aimed for August release, Chris Brown's "Exclusive" is now pushed back to one month later. In coincidence to this sophomore effort, Chris is on the brim of taking transition to a more mature singer.

The soon to be 18 years old singer is careful not to stray away too far from his teen star signature. He said, "I am still going to keep it so my younger fans can continue to listen to my music, but I got a couple of joints on there that's for some of the older people." He continued that there are indeed songs about sexuality and stuffs but he is not willing to go further into it.

Growing Performer List in Essence Music Festival

Another music festival is heading to New Orleans and it brings could-not-be-missed artists along. Essence Music Festival to be held on July 5-7 at Louisiana Superdome will feature different artists to headline each day.

A string of performers such as Beyonce Knowles, Chris Brown, Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige and Maze has been announced before to headline the festival. Now the string is pulled longer with the addition of Ciara, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, The O'Jays, Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, Robin Thicke and comedian Steve Harvey. More artists are still to be announced next week in the complete lineup news.

Chris Brown Is Basketball "Phenom"

Roles seem to keep coming for Chris Brown following the recent success of his film debut "Stomp the Yard."

MTV has revealed that the R&B/Pop sensation is set to topline a basketball drama feature titled "Phenom", which is likely to be his next big screen project after family-friendly holiday flick "This Christmas."

20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards Reveals Its Music Nominees!

The Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards is back for its 20th round. A cluster of music nominees has been announced in four separate categories.

Lining up to win Favorite Song are Daniel Powter's "Bad Day", Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy", Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" featuring Wyclef Jean and also Beyonce Knowles' "Irreplaceable".

The 21st Soul Train Music Awards Early Nominees Are Here

Her "B'Day" brings good luck for Beyonce Knowles. Not only the LP sold more than 541,000 copies in the U.S., immediately coming in at number one, making it her highest first-week sales as a solo artist, but also it brings Beyonce a leading three nominations at the 21st Soul Train Music Awards.

The three nominations she scores are Best R&B/Soul Album, Female; Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video and Best R&B/Soul Single, Female both for "Irreplaceable". The next nominee is Mary J. Blige who's been nominated for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female for "Take Me as I Am"; and Best R&B/Soul Album, Female for "The Breakthrough".

Britney Spears Getting Back to Work, Finally

The days of partying and having fun are over for Britney Spears. The pop singer, who is working on her comeback album, has back on track.

The mom-of-two is getting back to work, put full concentration finishing her forthcoming album. Spears is said to have met rapper Pharrell Williams in an L.A. recording studio to work on her new LP.

Chris Brown Coming "This Christmas"

Making a quick step in jumping to his next acting stint after his debut in "Stomp the Yard", Chris Brown has reportedly landed a role in family-friendly holiday feature "This Christmas (2007)" which sees him once more sharing screen with "Yard" co-star Columbus Short.

"We're doing another movie together," Short confirmed while joking that he and Brown are on their way to becoming the next Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. "It's great to keep us working together; we're trying to be the new, young rat pack."

Big Winners at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards

It is reported earlier on our site that Mary J. Blige wins the R&B/Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year honor at this year annual Billboard Music Awards. It has been confirmed just now that the R&B star earns nine awards totally, thanks to her comeback album, "The Breakthrough," that brings her some other awards for Female R&B Artist Of The Year and R&B/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year just to name a few.

Also bring multiple honors is rapper T.I. who brings home the awards for Rap Artist Of The Year, Rap Album Artist Of The Year, Rap Songs Artist Of The Year, and Rap Album Of The Year for "King." R&B star Chris Brown wins the award for Artist Of The Year, while at the same time also is named New Artist Of The Year and Male Artist Of The Year.

Yahoo's Annual List of Popular Search Terms

It is all because of many things happen in her life in recent times that Britney Spears is again on the very top spot of Yahoo's annual list of Popular Search Terms. Taking into account her pregnancy, divorce, partying habit, and being photographed without panty, the singer really gains celebrity notoriety, and so it is not surprising then to find her name on top of the list.

Being the most popular Yahoo search in the world, it is Brit's fifth time in six years. What a record?! Following her at 2nd spot is the World Wrestling Entertainment which earns its popularity due to its wrestler star, John Cena, who stars in the action drama thriller "The Marine." Latin singer Shakira makes the list at the 3rd spot, followed after by Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton who take the 4th and 5th spot in a row.

Sacha Baron Cohen Hits the Top Slot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of November 2006 Edition

The month of November has seen great movies coming up to the surface yet none of them could gather such tremendous publication like "Borat" for sure, and the one who takes most advantage from it is certainly none other than its star, Sacha Baron Cohen.

Aside from whether it was a good or bad one, the continuous exposure undoubtedly has directed all eyes to gaze fixedly on the funnyman so that it is rather unsurprising indeed to find him seat atop AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of November 2006 edition replacing last-month's champ Leonardo Dicaprio who sadly ends up on number sixteen this time.

The 2006 Billboard Music Awards Nominees

Canadian rockers Nickelback lead the pack in the awards season. The music act leads the 2006 Billboard Music Awards with five nominations all at once, mainly for the categories of Artist of the Year, Duo/Group of the Year, Album of the Year and Rock Album of the Year both for "All the Right Reasons", plus Rock Artist of the Year.

Also leads the awards show with five nominations is Mary J. Blige who vies for Female Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the Year for "The Breakthrough", and R&B/Hip-Hop Single of the Year for "Be Without You". Rapper T.I. is another leading nominee, scores nods for R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Male R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the Year plus Rap Album of the Year both for "King", and Rap Artist of the Year.

Bow Wow Settles "The Price of Fame"

He's young, energetic, and most of all very talented. The multi-platinum hip-hop icon Bow Wow blows the music industry again, this time with his highly anticipated new LP, "The Price of Fame".

"Finally I've gotten the green light to talk about what I've wanted to talk about for so many years. It's definitely a real rap album. I've stepped up lyrically. I want to become known as more of a lyricist, I want to prove I am more than a heart-throb," the star said on his new effort.

Leonardo DiCaprio Finishes at No. 1 on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of October 2006 Edition

Apparently, it's still hard indeed to shake off the male domination on AceShowbiz Celebrity Buzz so far as the list's top spot honor once again goes to another Hollywood actor, who, not very surprisingly, turns out to be Leonardo DiCaprio.

Follows the footsteps of previous chart-toppers like Brandon Routh, Channing Tatum, and Johnny Depp, the striking guy's success to claim the rank surely cannot be separated from the hype surrounding his latest vehicle "The Departed" which sees him stunningly portray a cop working as a mole inside a mob syndicate.

Johnny Depp Snatches the Top Spot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of September 2006 Edition

Looks like Johnny Depp's charisma has grown stronger. Known for his brilliant acting flair and captivating look, the striking actor has really won numerous favors this time to claim the no.1 slot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of September Edition, replacing Channing Tatum who now has to go one step down as the runner-up of the list.

Coming up to the third and fourth position are popular music artists Shakira and Chris Brown, both delightfully escalating a few notches from their last month positions followed by another young singing talent Jesse McCartney on number five. What's interesting here is that the "Beautiful Soul" singer previously was placed far below on the #60, so this certainly is such a great leap for this New Yorker to make.

Musicians to Perform on Peace Single "One Day"

Numbers of famous music personalities have confirmed to give contribution to the UN peace track, "One Day". The single is about to be produced by award winning music producer Swizz Beatz in conjunction with the International Peace Concert, which will air live from the Coliseum in Rome, Italy on December 9th.

The likes of Sean Paul, John Legend, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Cassidy, Chris Brown, Wyclef Jean, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have all confirmed to appear on the track which is slated for a September 21st release date.

Chris Brown Takes Acting Duty on "The O.C."

From now on people would not merely recognize Chris Brown as R&B artist as the singer also is giving hand at acting. "I'm gonna be on 'The O.C.,' " Brown said Wednesday August 30th at the MTV Video Music Awards media forum at Radio City Music Hall.

On his new duty, Brown reveals that producers for the American television comedy-drama program contacted his management and so he wanted to give it a go. And thus, the R&B singer has been slated to perform in approximately seven episodes of the fourth season of the drama, broadcast on the Fox Network, beginning in October and airing in November.

The 2006 BET Awards Winners

When some other artists nabbed only one award, the likes of Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx and Chris Brown were all double winners at the 6th annual BET Awards held Tuesday June 27th, 2006. As of J. Blige, the singer was honored with Female R&B Artist and Video of the Year awards.

Meanwhile, West and Foxx both shared the Duet/Collaboration and Video of the Year awards for their duet on "Gold Digger". Chris Brown, in companion, brought home New Artist award and Viewers' Choice honor thanks to his set of "Yo, Excuse Me Miss". The other award winners were T.I. who was chosen as Male Hip-Hop Artist, Missy Elliott who won the Female Hip-Hop Artist award and Prince who took home Male R&B Artist prize.

The 2006 BET Awards Nominees

People listened carefully while the nominees for the 2006 BET Awards were announced Tuesday May 16th, 2006. Among the many names mentioned, there were the likes of Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Jamie Foxx and Busta Rhymes all of whom led the pack with four nominations each.

As for Rhymes he was nominated for the categories of Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Duet/Collaboration and Video of the Year both for "Touch It (Remix)", and Viewers' Choice for "Touch It". Elsewhere, Missy Elliott vied for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Video of the Year for "Lose Control", and Jamie Foxx was nominated for Best Male R&B Artist and Best Actor among others.

Chad Michael Murray Is #1 on ASB Buzz

Securing the very top position is Chad Michael Murray who goes straight to #1 after previously secured at #21. The American actor, model and teen idol has become talk of the town in the past few weeks concerning his being reported engaged to “One Tree Hill” crew member Kenzie Dalton. Rumors are abuzz on that matter that it leads the star to seize the leading position from T.I. who by now on slips to #5.

Next on the 2nd position is Oliver James, one place ahead of new entry John Legend at #3. Also make the list is pop diva Mariah Carey. The beauty, who has just produced original ring tones for “Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones” promo, is at the 4th position. Elsewhere, actress Lindsay Lohan who has just become the youngest ever waxwork at the famed Madame Tussaud’s museum in New York City, clings at #6.

AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz in March 2006

AceShowbiz.com has published the March 2006 edition of its Celebrity Buzz, the Top 100 most popular celebrity search counting from readers search keywords and number of celebrity page views.

Placed at the leading position is T.I., the Georgia-based rapper who has been rapping since nine years old. It makes sense, in fact, considering that he has had his fourth album "King" released in March then had his film debut "ATL" hit theater at the end of the month.

Top 10 Songs on the US Singles Chart

While the US pop album chart is dominated by Prince, the US singles chart is topped by Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter who with his "Bad Day" wins the top position, earns his first ever No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Thus, there's changes on the chart which subsequently drags Sean Paul's "Temperature" drops one place to No. 2.

Rounding out the Top 5 is Ne-Yo's "So Sick," James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" all of which sticking to the No. 3 to No. 5. Securing the 6th place on the chart is Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten", just one place ahead of Dem Franchize Boyz' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7.

The Top 10 Songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart

While the US pop album chart surprisingly is topped by a new winner, the Billboard Hot 100 also does so. The singles chart is reigned by reggae star Sean Paul whose album "Temperature" goes up one place to the top spot, ended Ne-Yo's two-week reign on the chart as his "So Sick" falls to No. 3. Meanwhile, Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" successfully lands on the 2nd place after rising three places from last week's position.

James Blunt's former chart-topper "You're Beautiful" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" each slips one to No. 4 and No. 5 in a row. Elsewhere, English pop singer Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" rises one to No. 6, ahead of Dem Franchize Boyz' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7 and T-Pain's "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)" at No. 8. Rounding out the Top 10 is Chris Brown's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" which rises one to No. 9 and Beyonce Knowles' "Check On It" which falls two to No. 10.

Billboard Singles Chart's Top 10 Debut

The Billboard Hot 100 again sees Ne-Yo's "So Sick" holds onto its No. 1 spot, marking the R&B singer's second week on that top position. Right behind him is Sean Paul's "Temperature" at No. 2 and James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" at No. 3.

Clings at No. 4 on the singles chart is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You", followed behind by Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" which bounces from No. 14 to No.5. Elsewhere on that chart, T-Pain's "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" sticks to No. 6, ahead of Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" at No. 7.

List of the 2006 Soul Train Winners

Earned two awards on Saturday March 4th, 2006 at the 20th Annual Soul Train Music Awards is John Legend who brings home the Best R&B/Soul Single, Male award for "Ordinary People" and Best R&B/Soul Album, Male award for "Get Lifted".

As for the queen of Pop, Mariah Carey, her coming back to music scene initially marks her attempt to repeat her success in the particular world. And after such hard work, the pop superstar successfully repeats the history. She picked two awards for the categories of Best R&B/Soul Single, Female for "We Belong Together" and Best R&B/Soul Album, Female for "The Emancipation of Mimi".

Top 10 Singles of Billboard Hot 100

The big prize this time has fallen into the hand of James Blunt for it's him who finally topped the Billboard Hot 100 with "You're Beautiful" this week. It makes him the first U.K artist to rule the chart since Elton John did it eight years and two months ago through his "Candle in the Wind 1997" / "Something About the Way You Look Tonight." Following behind is "Check On It" from Beyonce Knowles featuring Slim Thug while Sean Paul's "Temperature" takes place on number three. "Grillz" by Nelly featuring Paul Wall, Ali, and Gipp comes next on the 4th rank, sitting right in front of Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" which stays firmly on its last week's position.

Lining up in order from number six to ten are "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" by T-Pain featuring Mike Jones, "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" by Chris Brown, "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield, "So Sick" by Ne-Yo, and "Everytime We Touch" by Cascada.

UK Top 10 Singles

Madonna apparently really deserves the predicate of pop queen. The singer has had her "Sorry" debuted in the top spot of UK singles chart on Sunday, marking her 12th British number one. In second place is Corinne Bailey Rae whose "Put Your Records On" pushes aside last week's chart topper DJ Meck's "Thunder In My Heart" into 3rd.

Debuted in 4th spot is Irish boy band Westlife's "Amazing", while the No. 5 seat is secured by Notorious B.I.G.'s "Nasty Girl" which falls from No. 2. In the meantime, Ordinary Boys falls three places to No. 6 with "Boys Will Be Boys," followed behind at No. 7 by Chris Brown's "Run It." "Is It Just Me" by The Darkness only debuts at No. 8, while "You Got The Love" by Source is at 9th and "Sugar We're Goin' Down" by Fall Out Boy stays at No. 10.

List of the 37th NAACP Image Awards Winners

Jamie Foxx hard work to embark on a new career in music industry finally is paid off as he gloriously wins the 37th NAACP Image Awards, named the Best Musical Artist. Accepted the prize at the event held in Los Angeles, he said "It's good to be surrounded by black folks. Black folks are music."

Still for music category, Chris Brown has been named New Artist, and Alicia Keys is named Female Artist. For Duo or Group it is Destiny's Child who brings the prize. Aside, for motion picture category, Oscar nominee "Crash" takes the Best Film award. Samuel L. Jackson wins the Best Actor award for "Coach Carter," while Kimberly Elise is the Best Actress for "Diary of a Mad Black Woman".

The Billboard Hot 100 Shift

The shift in Billboard Hot 100 doesn't shake Beyonce Knowles from her throne. The pop star holds tight her crown, maintaining her position on top of the chart with her single "Check On It". This is the fifth straight week that she's the single chart winner.

Following her at the 2nd position is James Blunt's "You're Beautiful", and remain at No. 3 is Nelly's "Grillz". Sean Paul's "Temperature", in the meantime, climbs four places from No. 8 to No. 4. Following close behind at No. 5 is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" which downs one from last week position.

The UK Singles Chart Contenders

UK singles chart again sees the comeback of DJ Meck's dance remix of Leo Sayer's 1977 song "Thunder In My Heart" to its top position. This is the second consecutive week that the song reigning the throne. In the mean time, Notorious B.I.G., Diddy and Nelly also well maintaining their position in 2nd on the chart with their collaboration of "Nasty Girl."

Secures the 3rd rank is The Ordinary Boys' "Boys Will Be Boys," followed close behind by Chris Brown's "Run It" featuring Juelz Santana at No. 4. No. 5 is Liz McClarnon's "Woman In Love/I Get The Sweetest Feeling." Beyonce Knowles' "Check On It" featuring Slim Thug wins the 6th place.

The Billboard Hot 100 Greatest Sales Gainer

While the album chart is dominated by Jack Johnson's "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George", the Billboard Hot 100 again is dominated by Beyonce Knowles. This is the fourth time in a row that the singer's single "Check On It" leads the list. In the meantime, James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" stays at No. 2, followed by Nelly's "Grillz" at No. 3.

Stick at No. 4 is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You", ahead of T-Pain's "I'm Sprung" at 5th. Eminem's "Shake That" surprisingly rocketing from No. 9 to the 6th slot, seizes the place from Ne-Yo's "So Sick," which slips one place to No. 7. No. 8 to 10 in succession are Sean Paul's "Temperature", Chris Brown's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)", and Jamie Foxx's "Unpredictable".

The Hot 10 Singles on Billboard's Hot 100

The Billboard's Hot 100 chart-toper for the week ended Thursday Jan 26th is Beyonce Knowles. This is the seventh time the singer's "Check on It" dominating the U.S. singles chart. Right behind at the runner-up position is Nelly's "Grillz" followed behind at No. 3 by Chris Brown's "Run It!".

No. 4 to No. 6 in succession are Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You", The Pussycat Dolls' "Stickwitu" and Juelz Santana's "There It Go! (The Whistle Song)." Mariah Carey's "Don't Forget About Us" falls three places to No. 7, while James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" rocketing seven places to No. 8.

Pop Chart Musical Chairs

Jamie Foxx's "Unpredictable" climbing back to No. 1 position on the US album charts Wednesday Jan 25th, sold another 97,000 copies, a mere 2,000 copies above Mary J. Blige's latest effort "The Breakthrough" which falls to No. 2 with 95,000 CDs sold.

Eminem's hits compilation "Curtain Call" ups one place to No. 3 with 74,000 units. Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" downs one to No. 4 with 73,000 units. At No. 5 is Johnny Cash's "The Legend of Johnny Cash" which rebounds five places from last week's position.

Billboard Top 10 Singles for the Week Ended Jan 19

According to the data issued Thursday Jan 19th, Nelly's "Grillz" is the chart-topper on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. This is the second time the St. Louis rapper hits the No. 1 spot on the charts, while also jumps from No. 12 to No. 5 on the Pop 100 and rises 3-2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

The 2nd best on the Hot 100 is Beyonce Knowles' "Check on It", followed then by R&B singer Chris Brown's "Run It!" at No. 3 and Mariah Carey's "Don't Forget About Us" at No. 4. Meanwhile, The Pussycat Dolls' "Stickwitu" jumps three places to No. 5, ahead of Juelz Santana's "There It Go! (The Whistle Song)" which ups four places to No. 6.

The Top 10 Albums for the Week Ended Jan 15th

In the week ended January 15th, the US album charts saw the return of R&B singer Mary J. Blige to its top position with her set "The Breakthrough" sold another 118,000 copies. And after sitting on the throne for two weeks, Jamie Foxx's "Unpredictable" slipped to No. 2 with 103,000 copies.

"American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" rose two places to No. 3 with 77,000 copies, whereas Eminem's "Curtain Call: The Hits" fell one to No. 4 with 76,000 copies. Seated at the 5th rank was the Notorious B.I.G.'s posthumous "Duets: The Final Chapter" which was sold another 52,000 copies.

The Billboard Hot 100 Chart for Jan 21st Period

The Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday is dominated by rapper Nelly, whose new track "Grillz" ups four places to the very top position, becoming his 4th No. 1 single in U.S. Following him at 2nd is R&B singer Chris Brown's "Run It!" and at 3rd is Beyonce Knowles' "Check on It."

Mariah Carey's "Don't Forget About Us" ups from No. 7 to No. 4, ahead of rock band Nickelback's "Photograph" at No. 5 and last week's chart-topper D4L's "Laffy Taffy" at No. 6. Kanye West's "Gold Digger," in the meantime, downs three to No. 7 followed then by The Pussycat Dolls' "Stickwitu" at No. 8.

Billboard Hot 100's Top 10

The Billboard Hot 100 has a new champion. It's rap group D4L whose single "Laffy Taffy" successfully ups three places, seizing the No. 1 spot on the charts from Mariah Carey's "Don't Forget About Us," which after two-week on the top spot downs to No. 7.

The second best on the charts is Chris Brown's "Run It!" and the No. 3 is Nickelback's "Photograph." In the meantime, Kanye West's "Gold Digger" featuring Jamie Foxx rebounds four places to No. 4, whereas Nelly's "Grillz" drops two to No. 5.

The U.S. Pop Album Charts

Just like the title of his album "Unpredictable," Jamie Foxx unpredictably takes the place of Mary J. Blige on the US album charts to be in the first position with his set sold 200,000 copies in the week ended January 1. Meanwhile, Blige falls to No. 2 with her "Breakthrough" sold 193,000 copies in its second week.

Eminem's first-ever hits compilation, "Curtain Call," on the other hand ups one place to No. 3 with 186,000 units, ahead of Notorious B.I.G.'s "Duets: The Final Chapter" which downs one place to No. 4 at 150,000 units. In the meantime, American Idol winner Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" clings at No. 5 with 135,000 units.

Billboard Hot 100 Champs

The year of 2005 belongs to Mariah Carey. The pop superstar apparently is regaining her status in music scene as she gloriously scores success with her comeback album "The Emancipation of Mimi." In chain with the set's many success, Carey has on Thursday Dec 22 scored her 17th No. 1 single as "Don't Forget About Us" rose to the top of Billboard's Hot 100 chart.

This attainment obviously brings Carey to the same position with Elvis Presley as the second among artists with the most No. 1 singles in the rock era. Carey and Presley have 17 No. 1 hits, second only to The Beatles, who had 20. Back to the chart, the 2nd rank is secured by Chris Brown's "Run It!" followed then at 3rd by Nelly's "Grillz." D4L's "Laffy Taffy" securing the No. 4, and The Pussycat Dolls' "Stickwitu" jumps two places to No. 5.

The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Holders

The Billboard Hot 100 singles chart again is topped by rookie R&B singer Chris Brown, whose track "Run It!" holds firm at No. 1 for a fifth straight week. Followed behind at No. 2 is Mariah Carey's "Don't Forget About Us" which jumps five places from number seven.

D4L's "Laffy Taffy" falls one slot to No. 3 on the Hot 100 this week, while Nelly's "Grillz" featuring Paul Wall ups seven places to No. 4. Nickelback's "Photograph" downs to No. 5, followed by Kanye West's "Gold Digger" featuring Jamie Foxx at No. 6.

Music Performers Celebrating New Year with MTV

Don't know what to do on New Year? Don't be so worry coz we will all have a special treat from notable musicians from various genres. There will be the likes of Kanye West, Shakira, Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Fall Out Boy, all of whom about to lead the lineup for MTV's 14th annual New Year's Eve broadcast, which will begin at 10:30 p.m. ET.

Also tapped to perform during the broadcast are Common, The All-American Rejects and Young Jeezy, in addition to Run DMC's Rev. Run. In the meantime, pop diva Mariah Carey reportedly has joined the lineup for ABC's "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" and will perform live from the Big Apple's Times Square.

The Top 10 Debuts of Album Chart

Here is the list of names included in the Top 10 of album chart for the weeks leading up to Christmas. The top spot is held by the hits package "NOW! That's What I Call Music 20" by various artists which is sold 158,000 copies across the United States in the week ended December 4. Comes after at 2nd is R&B singer Chris Brown, whose "Chris Brown" album sold 154,000 copies.

The No. 3 position is secured by 'American Idol' Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" which ups four places from No. 7. Next comes Kenny Chesney's "The Road and the Radio" which drops two places to No. 4 with 138,000 copies, ahead of Colombian rocker Shakira, whose new English-language album "Oral Fixation, Vol. 2," enters the chart at No. 5 on sales of 128,000.

Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Champions

The "Gold Digger" won't rule the chart any longer. Its singer, Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx, lose their reign to R&B rookie Chris Brown, whose single "Run It!" finally ends West's 10-week run at the top of the US singles chart after spending four consecutive weeks at number two. "Run It!" then marks the November 17th with victory, turns down "Gold Digger" to the second position.

The Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps" remains at No. 3, so does Young Jeezy's "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon which holds steady at No. 4. Also in the same position as they did last week is Nickelback's "Photograph" at No. 5 and Sean Paul's "We Be Burnin"' at No. 6.

Gold Digger No. 1 for 10 Weeks

The "Gold Digger" finds the precious gem on top of the chart. The single which rapper Kanye West does with fellow Jamie Foxx gloriously tops the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday for the 10th consecutive weeks to become the second-longest No. 1 of 2005 after Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together," which held the top spot for 14 weeks non-consecutively. What an achievement.

Chris Brown's "Run It!" scores another week at No. 2, while Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps" holds onto the No. 3. In the meantime, Young Jeezy's "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon remains at No. 4, followed behind by Nickelback's "Photograph" at No. 5 and Sean Paul's "We Be Burnin'" at 6th. Songs in Hot 100 positions 7 to 10 among others; Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You" at No. 7, T-Pain's "I'm Sprung" is No. 8, Carey's "Shake It Off" stays at No. 9, and Fall Out Boy's "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" at No. 10.

Kanye's "Gold Digger" Still No. 1 Single

Again, it is Kanye West that tops the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. This is the eight consecutive weeks that his "Gold Digger" featuring Jamie Foxx tops the chart. The second best for this week is R&B singer Chris Brown's "Run It!" while the Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps" ups one place to No. 3, switch places with Canadian rockers Nickelback's "Photograph" at No. 4.

Elsewhere, Young Jeezy's "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon ups two places to No. 5, ahead of "Like You" by Bow Wow featuring Ciara at No. 6. Drops two places to No. 7 is Mariah Carey's "Shake It Off," followed behind by Kelly Clarkson's "Because Of You" at No. 8 and "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day at No. 9. Finishing the Top 10 is Sean Paul's "We Be Burnin"' which bounces three places from No. 13.

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