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Kelly Brianne ClarksonBirth Date :
April 24, 1982Birth Place :
Fort Worth, Texas, USAClaim to fame :
Winner of the 1st season of American Idol
Kelly Clarkson Moves With Different Sound in 4th Album
March 12, 2008 02:03:55Much-penned with her latest release, Kelly Clarkson is set to change her music color in the next album. The American Idol's first winner will be working with producer and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, who had penned Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love", on the materials for her fourth studio album.
Tedder said that the new set from Clarkson will feature "big choruses" and "heavy drum programming". On the selection of sound, the songs will be influenced heavily by Garbage's music while a song will be a mid-tempo rock ballad that features an experimental bridge inspired by Mozart.
Posh Victoria Adams, the Worst Dressed Woman of 2007
January 09, 2008 09:01:20Another year, another Worst-Dressed List from style maven Mr. Blackwell. In his 48th Annual Worst Dressed Women List, released Tuesday, January 8 Victoria Adams, the so-called Posh Spice who's been considered by many people as one of the world's famous fashion icons, surprisingly was the first pick.
The mother of three, who's also the wife of famous soccer star David Beckham, was called out by Mr. Blackwell for her "skinny-mini monstrosities". Next up was Amy Winehouse. The British troubled pop star was dubbed a "part 50's car-hop horror." The third Worst Dressed Woman was former child star Mary-Kate Olsen whom Blackwell said "resembles a tattered toothpick-trapped in a hurricane."
Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson Join Forces in '2 Worlds 2 Voices'
November 16, 2007 10:11:49More and more American Idol alumnae are gaining the privilege to tour with their idols. After Keith Urban tied deal with Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire decides to launch hers with Kelly Clarkson.
The tour is rooting from their duet in the cover of Clarkson's 'Because of You' that appears in 'Reba: Duets', released on September 18. Thus the jaunt will support this album as well as Clarkson's 'My December' that was released back in June this year.
Kelly Clarkson in New Video of 'Don't Waste Your Time'
October 08, 2007 12:10:25
Kelly Clarkson's "rocker fairytale" music video for 'Don't Waste Your Time' has finally been premiered. The video represents the album 'My December' best in terms of its graphic concept.
In the video, Kelly is seen trapped in a vine-bound castle where a 'prince' is trying to go through. The director of the video is award-winning Roman White who had just completed Carrie Underwood's 'So Small' video.
Kelly Clarkson's New Tour Schedule Unveiled!
September 05, 2007 03:09:13
Kelly Clarkson's management team think that it's the perfect time to revive her tour schedule that was cancelled two months ago due to poor ticket sales. The new trek now will begin October 10 in Verona, N.Y. and wind down December 3 in Nashville.
As the supporting act is Jon McLaughlin who released his debut album 'Indiana' this May. Clarkson released her third studio album 'My December' in June. A tour was prepared prior the release but beside low tickets sale, Clarkson was forced to deal with other tumultuous problems.
Avril Lavigne Set to Perform in 2007 Teen Choice Awards
August 08, 2007 03:08:14
2007 Teen Choice Awards has begun taking shape with the announcement of its two performers. Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson are set to the the ninth annual award that is broadcast on Fox live August 26 at 8 p.m. ET.
Both acts are going to perform the first single from their new albums. Kelly will sing her much-criticized 'Never Again' while Avril will deliver her hit 'Girlfriend'. The latter is nominated for 'Choice Music:Single' category, competing with Rihanna's 'Umbrella' and Gwen Stefani's 'The Sweet Escape'.
Kelly Clarkson Still Dark in Japan-Only Single
July 30, 2007 12:07:12
Kelly Clarkson released a special edition of her controversial third album "My December" that is only available in Japan. The specialty offered here is a bonus track "Fading" that continues the exploration of her 'darker' side.
Kelly once again, made this song another mark of her transition and filled it with gothic-themed lyrics: "Amongst these faithless savants/ Underneath the surface/ Everything so backwards/ It's all a lie". Although heavy with the beat on most of the sound, the song cools down in the chorus with free-flowing verses that remind fans of her first and second album.
Kelly Clarkson's "Sober" Expected to Chart
July 16, 2007 01:07:48
After much-criticized "Never Again", Kelly Clarkson released another sentimental song to be the second single pulled from "My December". "Sober" was released on July 10 and will soon determine the success of her third album.
"Sober" is considered a crucial song after "Never Again" was mildly received in radio airplay despite the huge digital download. The music itself spans various instruments that vary from drums to timpani with Kelly's vocal reaching high pitch, reminding fans of her earlier work.
"Now That What I Call Music!" Back with Vol. 25
July 07, 2007 01:07:43Multi-selling record series Now That's What I Call Music is back with its 25th volume. The joint venture of Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Entertainment, EMI Music, and Zomba Group will drop the CD July 17 via the former.
As usual the record will contain 20 most happening songs. Gracing the track list are charting single Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend", 2007 CMT Music Award winning single Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" and Billboard's airplay gainer Huey's "Pop, Lock &Drop It".
Kelly Clarkson Says Hi to New Manager
July 03, 2007 06:07:24
Kelly Clarkson starts to mend things up by hiring a new manager. The singer who parted with long time manager last month has hired Reba McEntire's manager slash husband Narvel Blackstock to manage her music career.
The deal comes after Clarkson left ex-managing company The Firm for Starstruck, a company with Blackstock sitting as CEO. Trisha McClanahan, Starstruck VP of Marketing, will assist with Clarkson's day-to-day operations.
American Idol Winner Kelly Clarkson Battled Bulimia
June 22, 2007 11:06:59
She had a dark past. In an interview with COSMOgirl! for its August issue, Kelly Clarkson opens up about the eating disorder she suffered from after missing out on a role in her high school musical.
"I thought if I come back and I'm cuter and thinner... then I'll get the role. I became bulimic for the next six months. One of my guy friends caught on to it, and I just felt so ashamed and embarrassed," the American Idol winner told the US magazine.
Slow Ticket Sales Forced Kelly Clarkson to Cancel Her Summer Tour
June 15, 2007 10:06:01
On the heels of her parting ways with her manager Jeff Kwatinetz of The Firm, Kelly Clarkson is canceling her forthcoming summer tour, reportedly due to disappointing ticket sales. Is it the beginning of the end of her singing career already? We'll soon find out.
Explaining on the canceled show, which is embarked in support of her highly anticipated album "My December" slated to hit stores on June 26th, the American Idol winner released a statement on her Website, saying "In the craziness of the music business, performing is what I look forward to doing the most, so it really is disappointing for me to have to tell you that I won't be coming out to tour this summer. The fact is that touring is just too much too soon."
Kelly Clarkson Said Goodbye to Manager
June 13, 2007 02:06:17
With problems regarding her "transition" keep coming in, Kelly Clarkson is again hampered with the situation when her manager Jeff Kwatinetz of The Firm abandons her career. Is it really Clarkson that 'rebellious'?
Speaking in diplomatic manner, a rep from The Firm said, "Kelly Clarkson is an enormously talented artist and we are pleased to have served as her managers in her well-deserved rise to stardom. We have only the best wishes and hopes for her in the future."
American Idol Kelly Clarkson Discussing Love with Elle Magazine
June 13, 2007 10:06:09
Not withstanding with her feud with music mogul Clive Davis over her upcoming CD, "My December," due to be released by June 26th on RCA Records, and her parting ways with her manager, Kelly Clarkson prefers to talk about the most interesting topic ever, which is love, in an interview with Elle magazine for its July 2007 issue.
Graces the cover of the magazine, in an interview inside, the "American Idol" winner opens up that she's never been in love, claiming "I love my friends and family. But I have never said the words `I love you' to anyone in a romantic relationship. Ever."
Kelly Clarkson's "My December" Good to Go This July
May 08, 2007 02:05:16
After spilling hints on the new album "My December", RCA Records as Kelly Clarkson's recording house announces that the follow up of 2004's "Breakaway" will arrive July 26.
The David Kahne-produced album presents yet another side of Clarkson which hasn't been explored as a theme in her previous records. Clarkson admitted that she gets 'wilder' in this piece and that there's a wider range of tunes throughout the tracks. For a start, first single "Never Again" has won Clarkson's fans through her new 'rocky' sound. It entered Billboard Hot 100 chart at #8 based solely on the airplay.
Kelly Clarkson Reveals Summer Tour
April 27, 2007 10:04:33
After giving a stunning performance in "Idol Gives Back" on April 25, Kelly Clarkson spreads out the dates of her summer jaunt. For three months in a row she will be touring around the states to promote "My December" beginning July 7 in Live Earth concert.
"I love recording in the studio, it's fun, but my favorite part by far is being out on the road," Clarkson said, "because there's no B.S. It's just me and my band. No one is in your ear about something stupid you don't care about. It's just you and your fans and having a good time. I can't wait."
American Idol Absorbed Votes, Kept the Contestants
April 26, 2007 10:04:48
After the competition yesterday, Idol "Gives Back" its 6 contestants for next week round. Nobody was going home during the charity week. Seemingly announcing the result Ryan Seacrest who was accompanied by Kelly Clarkson and Celine Dion said, "All your favorites are still in the competition. How could we let anyone go on a charity night?"
This week, the Fox production switched its regular contest program to a fundraising night whereby huge stars were hand in hand to help raise the number of votes. For each vote coming in last night, a dollar will go to poor and starving children in States and Africa.
Names Reigning 24th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards
April 21, 2007 09:04:05
In the event that appreciates the work of songwriters, Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin, Kelly Clarkson and Mary J. Blige came out the big champs. Namely ASCAP Pop Music Awards, the event honors musicians for their songwriting contribution to the music industry.
The event that was held April 19 saluted the joint Austin and Dupri with Songwriter of the Year title, thanks to their winning piece "Don't Forget About Us," "Like You," "Shake It Off" and "We Belong Together." Austin personally gained J. Blige-sung "Be Without You" and Chris Brown's hit "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" while Dupri won for Nelly's "Grillz" and Chingy's "Pullin' Me Back".
Kelly Clarkson Gets 'Wilder' in New LP
April 20, 2007 10:04:43
With anticipation running up and down for Kelly Clarkson's "My December", the artist added it by finishing the video for first single "Never Again". Featured in the new single is an angry young woman who fortifies the 'wilder' side of Kelly.
The shooting of "Never Again" was finished in three days between April 11-13 and takes place primarily in an airport where she 'haunts' an ex. In the lyrics meanwhile, Kelly shouts out to the ex who left her to marry another woman by saying "I hope the ring you gave her turns her finger green/ I hope when you're in bed with her, you think of me."
List of Performers at 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards
April 14, 2007 12:04:59
A string of performers to grace the 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards' stage have been announced. Held at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, the event puts up country connoisseurs Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Sugarland and pop star Kelly Clarkson.
Brokks & Dunn, apart from performing is nominated for 7 categories, just one category less than the frontrunner Strait. Chesney is also in the nomination list for two counts while rising star Sugarland is up to Top Vocal Duo nomination.
Celebrity Guests Scheduled to Appear on "Idol Gives Back"
April 09, 2007 11:04:10
Numbers of celebrities rally to join the upcoming "Idol Gives Back." It is a two-night special held to raise awareness and funds for organizations that provide relief programs to help children and young people in extreme poverty in America and Africa.
The likes of Kelly Clarkson, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Forest Whitaker, Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Radcliffe, Teri Hatcher and Rowan Atkinson, are all scheduled to appear on the charity, a two-night special airing Tuesday, April 24th (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, April 25th (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on Fox.
"Save Our Selves" (SOS) Campaign Launched
February 16, 2007 02:02:28
Numbers of Hollywood celebrities, including the likes of Cameron Diaz and Pharrell Williams, are teaming up to combat climate crisis. Together with those stars, former vice president Al Gore, announced Thursday Feb 15th at the California Science Center in Los Angeles the launching of an international campaign to promote global warming awareness.
The so-called "Save Our Selves, The Campaign for a Climate in Crisis", founded by Live 8 Executive Producer Kevin Wall, is focused on Live Earth, a 24-hour concert to take place on seven continents on July 7 later this year. There will be more than 100 music acts scheduled to participate, including the likes of Pharrell, John Legend, Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy and Kelly Clarkson.
Kelly Clarkson Inks Deal with NASCAR
January 19, 2007 10:01:17
American Idol champ, Kelly Clarkson, has inked a deal to be part of the 2007 NASCAR team. "Anyone who knows me knows I'm a race fan and love NASCAR," Clarkson said. "It's been cool doing things with NASCAR in the past and I'm honored to have the opportunity to play such a huge role for the sport in 2007."
The deal kicks off with Clarkson headlining the Nextel "Tribute To America" concert airing live on Fox just before the Daytona 500 in Florida on Feb. 18. During the appearance, Clarkson will film a 30-second NASCAR spot for TV featuring a new song from her upcoming third album. She will also serve as a spokeswoman for the fourth annual NASCAR Day on May 18, 2007.
Kelly Clarkson Teams Up with Punk Legend for Her Next LP
January 08, 2007 09:01:26
Kelly Clarkson is readying herself to give fans something great and different with her next LP. The American Idol is teaming up with The Stooges bassist Mike Watt and Iggy Pop for her next album.
On her collaboration with the bassist, Clarkson said, she brought him in to add "fuzz bass, fills and solos" as well as "just making things fatter".
Kelly Clarkson to Guest Star on Reba McEntire's Hit TV Show
January 06, 2007 11:01:30
Kelly Clarkson, a Grammy-award winning singer, is about to guest star on country music star Reba McEntire's hit TV show.
Per The Associated Press, the famous pop singer will guest star as a ditzy local TV station intern in the sitcom "Reba" on January 14.
The 34th American Music Awards Winners
November 22, 2006 01:11:48
Musicians from all genres celebrated the 34th annual American Music Awards on Tuesday Nov 21st. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the awards show saw the winning of the Black Eyed Peas, who earned triple, mainly for the categories of Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group, and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album thanks to their LP "Monkey Business".
Awards came in pairs for Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige and Rascal Flatts. The Red Hot Chili Peppers won the awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group and Favorite Alternative Artist. Clarkson nabbed trophies for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. Blige captured the awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist and Favorite Soul/R&B Album for "The Breakthrough".
A Sneak Peek at the 2006 American Music Awards
November 22, 2006 09:11:34
Numbers of music performers are celebrating the 2006 American Music Awards, held Tuesday night Nov 21st.
Listed among the event's performers, Beyonce Knowles opened the awards show, singing her single "Irreplaceable".
The 2006 American Music Awards Nominees
September 20, 2006 10:09:42
This year American Music Awards has been over-flown with many famous music figures. For more than a dozen artists vie for two and even three nominations. Among those lucky nominees, there is Red Hot Chili Peppers who leads the nominees with three, which are for Favorite Artist in the Alternative Music category, and Favorite Band, Duo or Group and Favorite Album for their chart-topping "Stadium Arcadium" in the Pop/Rock field.
Alongside the band, there's also Mariah Carey who is up for Favorite Female Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/Rhythm & Blues categories, as well as Favorite Album in the latter category for "The Emancipation of Mimi". Additionally, Black Eyed Peas and Nickelback also get three nominations each, whereas the likes of Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, T.I., Rascal Flatts, The Pussycat Dolls, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, earn two nominations each.
James Blunt Nabbed Best Male Video Award at This Year MTV VMA
September 01, 2006 10:09:23
This year MTV Video Music Awards, held August 31st at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, saw the triumph of James Blunt as the singer nabbed the Best Male Video award for his single "You're Beautiful". In pair with him to take home the Best Female Video award was former "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson, thanks to her single "Because Of You".
Also scored an award at the 23rd annual award event was The All-American Rejects who won the Best Group Video category for "Move Along", and Chamillionaire's "Ridin'" which was chosen as the Best Rap Video. In addition to all, music act The Pussycat Dolls won the Best Dance Video award for their hit single "Buttons", while AFI's "Miss Murder" nabbed the Best Rock Video award.
The 2006 MTV VMAs Nominees
August 01, 2006 09:08:49
MTV announced its nominees for the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday July 31st and there it goes Latin singer Shakira and the Red Hot Chili Peppers leading the list with seven nominations each. The rock band and the pop superstar will compete for Video of the Year award for the videos "Dani California" and "Hips Don't Lie".
As of Shakira, she also is up for Best Female Video award still for the same single competing that of Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man", Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You", Madonna's "Hung Up", and Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous". Elsewhere, Red Hot Chili Peppers also vies for Best Group Video along with The All-American Rejects' "Move Along", Fall Out Boy's "Dance, Dance", Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy", and Panic! at the Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies".
Ashlee Simpson Set to Model for Victoria's Secret
July 04, 2006 12:07:17
Ashlee Simpson may have turned the $4 million offer to pose for Playboy, but that doesn't mean the young beauty won't do some racy posing anyway. She reportedly has been set to become the new face of sexy lingerie company Victoria's Secret.
Per Ben Widdicombe of the New York Daily News, Ashlee will be the face of Victoria's Secret's Pink line. It is said that Kelly Clarkson was also in the running to become Pink's spokeswoman, but Ashlee beat her out.
Kelly Clarkson's "Addicted" Tour
April 14, 2006 11:04:36
Following the success of her chart-topping record, "Breakaway", Kelly Clarkson is planning to embark on a twenty-four-date summer trek, dubbed the "Addicted" tour, beginning on June 30th in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The jaunt reportedly will not merely feature tunes from the American Idol's current album, but also from her forthcoming third album, set to hit stores in late 2006 or early 2007.
The 19th Annual Kids Choice Awards Winners
April 03, 2006 01:04:45
The Nickelodeon's Kid's Choice Awards has just held its 19th annual bash on Saturday April 1st, 2006 at the Pauley Pavilion. Numbers of famous names come to the surface to bring home the award.
Among the many winners, Lindsay Lohan has been the one chosen as Favorite Movie Actress, while Will Smith is the Favorite Movie Actor. As of the Favorite Movie, the winner is "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire". Meanwhile, chosen as Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie is Chris Rock, thanks to his contribution to "Madagascar".
Global Top 10 Albums of 2005
April 03, 2006 09:04:40
British band Coldplay has topped the 2005's global charts with their album "X&Y" sold 8.3 million copies around the world, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reports. Such attainment leads the music act to top some other famous musicians, like Mariah Carey whose album "The Emancipation of Mimi" sold 7.7 million to be at 2nd position.
Top the 2005's global charts at No. 3 is 50 Cent's "The Massacre" which has been sold 7.5 million worldwide. The Black Eyed Peas' "Monkey Business" (6.8m) is 4th, followed by "American Idiot" by Green Day which sold 6.4 million copies. Madonna's "Confessions on a Dance Floor" is next, just one place ahead of Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway" at No. 7.
Billboard 200's Top 10 Albums
February 16, 2006 10:02:51The Billboard 200 album chart in the week ended Sunday Feb 12, 2006 was dominated by Jack Johnson's "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George" which soared to the top spot with 163,000 in sales. Mary J. Blige's "The Breakthrough" sold another 152,000 copies to hold at No. 2 while last week's No. 1, Barry Manilow's "The Greatest Songs of the Fifties," fell to No. 3.
Andrea Bocelli's "Amore" dropped to No. 4 followed close behind by Dem Franchize Boyz' "On Top of Our Game" at No. 5. While Il Divo's "Ancora" sticked at No. 6, Mariah Carey's "The Emancipation of Mimi" bounced from 14th to No. 7. Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway" was at No. 8, Eminem's "Curtain Call: The Hits" fell to No. 9, and closing the Top 10 was Jamie Foxx's "Unpredictable."
This Year's Winter Olympic Games Performers
February 14, 2006 10:02:55Listed in the line up of performers at this year's Winter Olympic Games among others are Duran Duran and Whitney Houston. Also there are Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Andrea Bocelli, Anastacia and Ricky Martin.
Per LiveDaily.com, Duran Duran is slated for a February 15 performance, while Houston is set for February 19, Avril Lavigne will perform on the 21st, and Kelly Clarkson to entertain on Feb 12th. The Games will be held in Torino, Italy with the shows to take place at the Olympic Village's Medals Plaza after each night's awards ceremony.
American Idol Kelly Clarkson Scores At Grammys
February 09, 2006 02:02:41Kelly Clarkson creates shock at the 48th annual Grammy Awards held Wednesday Feb 8th, 2006. It's none other because of her becoming the first contestant from "American Idol" to score Grammy, winning Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Since U Been Gone" and Best Pop Vocal Album for "Breakaway".
Happily received the honors, she thanked God, the radio, her fans and her mother, yet forgot to thank the popular TV talent show that made her famous. "I don't know what is going on but thank you Jesus and God and everyone else who supported my career," she said.
Top 10 Albums Lead Pop Charts
January 13, 2006 11:01:03No joke, Jamie Foxx surprisingly secures the very top position of the album charts with his sophomore effort, "Unpredictable," sold another 131,000 copies for the week ended Sunday. This is the second time the star leads the US album charts, beats Mary J. Blige to second with her album "The Breakthrough" sold 118,000 copies.
Following them is Eminem, whose "Curtain Call" wins the 3rd place sold more than 100,000 copies. The Strokes sold just 88,000 copies of their third album "First Impressions of Earth" to be at No. 4, just one place ahead of Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" at 5th for the third week in a row, with 81,000 copies. Mariah Carey's "The Emancipation of Mimi," meanwhile, ups two places to No. 6 with 78,000.
The Top 10 Best-Selling Albums of 2005
January 05, 2006 11:01:28Mariah Carey. The name comes up on the top position in the list of the Top 10 best-selling albums of 2005. The singer apparently has proven to worldwide that she's hard to beat and thus deserves the predicate of pop diva.
Leading the Top 10 best-selling albums of 2005, Carey has her album "The Emancipation of Mimi" sold for 4.97 million copies, making rapper 50 Cent's "The Massacre" the second best with 4.85 million copies. "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson wins the 3rd place with 3.5 million copies. The 4th best is Green Day's "American Idiot" which is sold for 3.4 million copies, ahead of Black Eyed Peas' "Monkey Business" at No. 5 sold 3 million copies.
Billboard 200 Top 10 Entries
December 29, 2005 09:12:42Hip-hop soul queen Mary J. Blige scores great success with "The Breakthrough." The new set of her successfully holds strong on the top position of the Billboard 200, selling 727,000 copies for the week ended Sunday, to lead the Christmas album chart. Meanwhile, Oscar-winning Jamie Foxx's "Unpredictable" only secures the 2nd rank selling nearly 598,000 copies.
No. 3 is "Duets: The Final Chapter" by late rapper Notorious B.I.G. sold nearly 438,000 copies, followed by Eminem's "Curtain Call" at No. 4 with 430,000 copies. American Idol champ Carrie Underwood wins the 5th place with her "Some Hearts" sold 400,000 copies, ahead of Mariah Carey's "the Emancipation of Mimi" at 6th with 191,000 in sales.
Billboard Hot 100 Champs
December 24, 2005 09:12:06The 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.
US Pop Chart - Toppers
December 22, 2005 11:12:49Rapper Eminem starts this year Christmas season with such a great attainment in music scene as his album "Curtain Call" debuts at No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts Wednesday for a second week in a row, sold 324,000 copies in its second week on release.
The second position this weekend is secured by Carrie Underwood whose album "Some Hearts" sold 271,000 copies in its fifth week. "Now That's What I Call Music! 20" by various artists is the 3rd, one place ahead of American Idol runner up Bo Bice whose debut album "The Real Thing" sold 227,000 in its first-week.
The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Holders
December 16, 2005 10:12:34The 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.
UK Album Charts Top Holders
December 13, 2005 03:12:58Eminem is starting a brand new success in music industry. The rapper's greatest hits compilation "Curtain Call - The Hits" has stayed at number one for a second week in the UK album charts. The 2nd position is held by Robbie Williams' "Intensive Care," which soon followed by Westlife's "Face To Face" at No. 3.
The has just comeback music group Take That secures the 4th place with their "Never Forget - The Ultimate Collection." No. 5 is Madonna's "Confessions On A Dance Floor," one place ahead of Il Divo's "Ancora" at No. 6. No. 7 to No. 10 in a row is James Blunt's "Back To Bedlam," Sugababes' "Taller In More Ways," Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway," and The Pussycat Dolls' "PCD."
UK Singles Chart's Top 10
December 12, 2005 02:12:05The all-girl band from Los Angeles, The Pussycat Dolls, again dominates UK singles chart with its "Stickwitu." This is the second time that the music group secures the top position on the chart, leading Madonna's "Hung Up" to 2nd, followed by Sugababes' "Ugly" at 3rd.
Irish boyband Westlife stays in fourth spot with "You Raise Me Up," ahead of U.S. rock band The Strokes who entering the charts in fifth with their "Juicebox." Meanwhile, American hip-hop act Black Eyed Peas downs one place to No. 6 with "My Humps," followed by another new entry in 7th, which is Belgian dance band D.H.T. feat Edmee with "Listen To Your Heart."
UK Single Chart Toppers
December 05, 2005 02:12:47Girl group The Pussycat Dolls cuts short Madonna's hold over the UK singles chart with their track "Stickwitu" jumping straight in at number one. This attainment obviously becoming the second British number one for the all-girl band after their chart-topping debut single "Don't Cha."
Oasis is another new entry at number two with "Let There Be Love," one step ahead of last week champ Madonna who drops two places to number three with her smash hit "Hung Up." Meanwhile, boy band Westlife falls two places to number four with "You Raise Me Up," while Black Eyed Peas is this week's number 5 with "My Humps."
Music Artists Included in Billboard Shortlist
December 01, 2005 02:12:36The music competition is getting steamed. The 2005 Billboard Music Awards is coming and here is the list of music artists included in its shortlist.
Up for Artist of the Year are 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Green Day, Kelly Clarkson. Competing for Group of the Year among others Green Day, Black Eyed Peas, Destiny's Child, and The Killers. Meanwhile, Fantasia Barrino, The Game, Rob Thomas, and Gwen Stefani are all up for New Artist of the Year award.
List of American Music Awards Winners
November 23, 2005 03:11:40Notable musicians celebrated their winning at the 33rd annual prestigious American Music Awards held Tuesday Nov.22 at the Shrine Auditorium. Mariah Carey was one among many who got nominated at the event. Unfortunately, the pop diva only brought home one award, Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist, from the total four nominations she got, including Favorite Female Pop/Rock which went to Gwen Stefani, Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B which went to Green Day's "American Idiot" and Destiny's Child "Destiny Fulfilled."
Apart, multiple honors went to country star Tim McGraw, who won Country Male Artist prize and Country Album for his "Live Like You Were Dying." Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent, Eminem, and R&B singer R. Kelly also scored great, but none of them were attending the Awards.
Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Champions
November 18, 2005 04:11:44The "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.
Billboard 200's Musicians of the Week
November 17, 2005 02:11:25Surprise, surprise. It's Kenny Chesney again. The country star gloriously tops The Billboard 200 with his latest set, "The Road and the Radio," sold more than 469,000 copies for the week ended Sunday November 13th. This is the second time in 2005 that Chesney tops the chart, while also becoming his fourth straight number-one debut.
Opens at No. 2 on the chart is the soundtrack for rapper 50 Cent's new movie, entitled "Get Rich or Die Tryin"' sold nearly 317,000 copies. Comes behind at No. 3 is "Now That's What I Call Music! 20" by various artists with sales of 221,000. In the meantime, Neil Diamond's "12 Songs" debuts at No. 4 with sales of 93,000 copies, ahead of Nickelback's "All the Right Reasons" at 5th with 92,000 copies.
Gold Digger No. 1 for 10 Weeks
November 11, 2005 01:11:25The "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
October 29, 2005 11:10:18Again, 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.
Kanye Tops Billboard Hot 100 for 7th Times
October 21, 2005 03:10:49It's been weeks but the "Gold Digger" isn't tired yet, keep mining another week on top. That of rapper Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx is in the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the fifth straight frame. The second best of this week is Chris Brown's "Run It!" followed in succession by Nickelback's "Photograph" at No. 3 and Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps" at No. 4.
Mariah Carey's "Shake It Off" to follow falls from No. 3 to No. 5, ahead of Bow Wow's "Like You" featuring Ciara at No. 6. Securing the 7th position is still Young Jeezy's "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon, while Green Day's "Wake Me Up When September Ends" falls from No. 6 to No. 8. Finishing this weekend's Top 10 is Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You" at No. 9 and Fall Out Boy's "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" at No. 10.
Kanye Keeps Digging the Chart
October 14, 2005 02:10:17He's just too strong to be beaten by any other musicians whose singles also on the chart. Albeit many new comers entering the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the rapper keeps digging the first place. Kanye West's "Gold Digger" featuring Jamie Foxx still the No. 1 on the chart for a sixth week Thursday. Meanwhile, Nickelback's "Photograph" ups just one to No. 2, switching place with Mariah Carey whose "Shake It Off" downs one to No. 3.
Secures the 4th place is Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps," followed by "Like You" by Bow Wow featuring Ciara at No. 5 and Green Day's "Wake Me Up When September Ends" at No. 6. Rounding out this weekend Top 10 is Young Jeezy's "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon at No. 7, ahead of Chris Brown's "Run It!" jumps three to No. 8. Kelly Clarkson is at 9th with "Because of You" and David Banner's "Play" holds the No. 10 spot on the Hot 100.
Bronchitis Forces Kelly to Postpone Concerts
September 12, 2005 10:09:58Bronchitis has forced Kelly Clarkson to cancel three more concerts in Nevada and Washington. The singer previously has called off two performances in California last week.
Clarkson actually wished to get well soon, but was still feeling ill at a sound check Friday, according to a statement from RCA Music Group. Thus, Clarkson had to pull out of Friday night's show in Reno, Nev., Saturday's concert in Las Vegas and Sunday's show scheduled in Spokane, Wash., all of which are part of her "Hazel Eyes" tour.
Kelly Clarkson Gearing Up 2nd North American Tour
June 02, 2005 10:06:49Who is "Behind These Hazel Eyes"? The answer is Kelly Clarkson. Shortly after her single "Behind These Hazel Eyes," taken from "Breakaway," stands at No. 8 on the chart, Kelly is planning to embark her another tour. She is slated to gear up her second North American tour of the year, dubbed The Behind These Hazel Eyes tour that will begin June 29 in Del Mar, California, and will wrap September 10 in Las Vegas after 47 shows.
Unlike her previous one in which she performed in theaters, this time the singer will perform around larger venues, with arenas and amphitheaters making up many of the stops. Earlier on that tour, Kelly is slated to appear in an international live performance in June 19 at the Party in the Park in Cardiff, South Wales, along with fellow singers, including Daniel Bedingfield, Charlotte Church, the Faders, Noise Next Door, and Bananarama.
