Profile
Famous as :
SingerBirth Name :
Nelly Kim FurtadoBirth Date :
December 02, 1978Birth Place :
Victoria, CanadaSpouse :
Demacio Castellon (sound engineer, since 19-Jul-08)Claim to fame :
Album "Whoa, Nelly!" (2000)
Nelly Furtado Debuts 'Mas' Music Video
November 10, 2009 11:11:46"Mas" music video tells about Nelly Furtado's rocky relationship with her boyfriend. Instead of asking the guy what causes all the trouble, she spies on his laptop and finds out that he has cheated on her with another woman.
"Mas" is taken from Nelly Furtado's first full-length Spanish album "Mi Plan" which has come out in September and peaked at No. 1 on Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart. Featured guests in the album include Alex Cuba, Josh Groban, Julieta Venegas and La Mala Rodriguez.
Making of Nelly Furtado's 'Mas' Music Video
November 07, 2009 01:11:26From the first single "Manos Al Aire", Nelly Furtado moves on to its follow-up, a song called "Mas". She has filmed a music video for the track and shared the shooting process through its behind-the-scene footage.
Nelly says that the track tells about a troubled relationship. To match the song, the forthcoming video, which is yet to have specified premiere date, will see Nelly breaking up with her boyfriend after finding out that he has cheated on her with another woman.
The Making of Nelly Furtado's 'Bajo Otra Luz'
September 01, 2009 02:09:29A clip taken during the recording process of Nelly Furtado's new song "Bajo Otra Luz" has hit the web. It mostly features Nelly when crafting the track with its writers Julieta Venegas and La Mala Rodriguez, who are then recruited to lend their vocal on the hook.
"I was very excited when I heard Nelly singing a song that I had composed at home," Julieta said. "I got goose bumps, because since her first album, Nelly has always been an artist I've admired. She has a very unique and fresh voice. And having her singing one of my songs make me feel very good. Being here now is very exciting for me, also because I've known her for a long time, and I really like her. I'm very happy."
Cover Art and Title Track for Nelly Furtado's 'Mi Plan'
August 12, 2009 09:08:30A month shy from its release day, Nelly Furtado's upcoming studio album "Mi Plan" gets its official cover art uncovered. The artwork features her wearing a strapless gold bubble mini dress.
Along with the arrival of the picture, a title track for "Mi Plan" has also been made available for digital download starting from August 11. The song features Cuban singer/songwriter Alex Cuba and "talks about how being in love and happy are enough when everything else is not as clear."
Nelly Furtado Reunites With Timbaland for New English Album
July 31, 2009 02:07:27Nelly Furtado has her first Spanish album "Mi Plan" scheduled to arrive in September, and she recently teased that another studio project, this time an English set, is also in the works. Furthermore, she opened up about working with Timbaland, who previously produced her 2006 release "Loose", in the record.
"I'm also writing an English album," Nelly told Entertainment Weekly during a visit to promote "Mi Plan". She added, "Timbaland and I hooked up in the studio about three months ago and we wrote 20 songs in two days. It was really inspired. I think maybe some of that material will be on my English album."
Nelly Furtado's 'Manos Al Aire' Music Video Arrives
July 29, 2009 02:07:50A music video supporting Nelly Furtado's new single titled "Manos Al Aire" has made its round. It starts with a scene where Nelly is seen driving an army jeep around the neighborhood with a capture of her involving in a heated argument with her boyfriend intercepting. At the end, she is seen giving up her ego by showing up on his doorstep and making it up to him.
"Manos Al Aire" means "Hands in the Air" if it is translated into English. Described as a song "about surrendering to love", the track is confirmed to be included in Nelly's upcoming Spanish studio album "Mi Plan" which is plotted to arrive in U.S. stores on September 29.
Behind-the-Scenes of Nelly Furtado's 'Manos Al Aire' Music Video
July 28, 2009 11:07:55MTV goes behind the scenes with Nelly Furtado for her "Manos Al Aire" music video, and the network has put forward footage from its shooting location. In it, the singer shares the inspiration behind the new single in addition to describing the video that accompanies it.
Calling the track as "about surrendering to love", Nelly says it revolves around a woman who is always going on her own ego and telling her love interest what to do. But at the end, the woman has her hands in the air and says to her lover, "I just want peace and I surrender to this love and I only care about loving you. I wanna love you, we love each other like we used to."
Preview of Nelly Furtado's 'Manos Al Aire' Music Video
July 18, 2009 01:07:08A music video for Nelly Furtado's brand new single "Manos Al Aire" has been made available to peek through its short snippet. It shows the singer walking down the road while singing the song to the camera.
"Manos Al Aire" means "Hands in the Air" if it is translated into English. Being released since late June, the track is expected to be included in Nelly's upcoming Spanish studio album "Mi Plan" which is plotted to arrive in U.S. stores on September 29.
Video Premiere: Flo Rida's 'Jump' Feat. Nelly Furtado
July 11, 2009 09:07:50A music video filmed by Chris Robinson to promote Flo Rida's single called "Jump" has just come out, having his collaborator Nelly Furtado appearing as a cartoon character. The video mostly captures the rapper partying with his friends.
"Jump" is one of the songs appearing in Flo Rida's second studio album "R.O.O.T.S." which has been in stores since March. The track also serves as a theme song for Disney Channel's 3-D comedy adventure movie "G-Force" which is due to arrive in U.S. theaters on July 24.
Nelly Furtado Previews Her New Spanish Album
July 07, 2009 04:07:42Three years after releasing the Grammy-nominated "Loose", Nelly Furtado will be back with a Spanish album which is also her fourth studio set. The effort is called "Mi Plan" or "My Plan" in English. She has released a video to preview what kind of music she includes in it.
"Recording this album was just a natural progression for me," Nelly describes how she came up with the idea. "I wanted my fourth album to be in Spanish. I just didn't really know when to start and then I met this amazing artist named Alex Cuba in Canada and we started writing songs together by coincidence. Then I realized I was writing songs in Spanish, and before I knew it, I hadn't written anything in English for a year."
Nelly Furtado Forming Indie Label, Signing Her First Act
March 17, 2009 11:03:39Nelly Furtado has launched her own independent record label, Nelstar Music, and has signed Toronto-based electro-dance group Fritz Helder & the Phantoms as her first act. "I think that it's best to start off an indie. When you are a new band and you sign to a major, you get thrown to the fire," the pop singer says in a press release.
"I always secretly wanted to be an indie artist. When I was a teenager, I loved Ani DiFranco and hoped I could do something like that," Nelly continues. "A major turned out to be my destiny, but I'm enjoying reconnecting with the indie world."
Canadian Songbird Nelly Furtado Comes Clean About Secret Nuptials
October 18, 2008 10:10:31The long circulating rumor is no longer an unconfirmed speculation as Nelly Furtado has broken her silence, confirming to Entertainment Tonight Canada that she has married her sound engineer boyfriend Demacio Castellon over the summer. In an interview with the media, aired Friday, October 17, she stated, "We got married July 19th. I love it."
Nelly and Demacio's first meeting occurred while they were working on her 2006 album, "Loose." They then got engaged in 2007, reportedly in July after she was spotted sporting a huge diamond ring on her engagement finger while she was out and about in London, England.
'Max Payne' Hits Hollywood With Premiere
October 14, 2008 02:10:01The live-action adaptation of popular 2001 video game "Max Payne" has rolled down its red carpet in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater in celebration of its Hollywood premiere. The special event was held on Monday, October 13, evening and saw many of its stars as well as celebrity guests walking down the red carpet.
Joining director John Moore for the special occasion was the leading man Mark Wahlberg. The 37-year-old actor arrived to the premiere accompanied by his actress fiancee Rhea Durham. Aside from Wahlberg, other cast ensemble spotted at the event included Mila Kunis, Chris O'Donnell, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Amaury Nolasco, Marianthi Evan and Donal Logue.
Nelly Furtado's New Webisode Shows Her Behind-the-Scene Dresden Tour
September 01, 2008 04:09:03Sharing parts of her 2008 Get Loose Open Air Tour in Dresden, Germany, renowned R 'n' B singer Nelly Furtado has just posted a new webisode of the world tour on her official website. The brand new video takes fans and other viewers on the exclusive ride highlighting on what the singer undergoes before and right on the performance day. It also showcases the backstage activities during the performance.
Furtado climbed up to stardom when she released her hit debut single "I'm Like a Bird" in 2000. The track boosted her fame even more by helping her winning the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. After releasing three studio albums, the 29-year-old songstress recently signed up with Timbaland's Mosley Music Group and is expected to release her fourth LP sometime next year.
Nelly Furtado's Gig Turned Into a Bloody Riot
July 18, 2008 11:07:16Bad news comes from Nelly Furtado after her latest gig in Russia, held on July 13 has turned into a massive riot. The accident happened after the event's official rejected a local rapper Timati who was trying to get on the stage to perform with the singer.
The rapper's duet with Furtado was actually planned to happen but for some reasons the official refuses to let the rapper joins the pop star on stage. Somehow the incident then got worse and turned into a big brawl that involved about 20 people including Timati and the "Like a Bird" singer's bodyguards.
James Morrison Recorded a New Song With Nelly Furtado
June 11, 2008 12:06:25Having a warm welcome for his debut album "Undiscovered" in 2007, James Morrison is set to hit the music scene once again with a possible phenomenal hit track which he has just started recording on June 10 in Canada. On the new song James is teaming up with pop superstar Nelly Furtado.
The new track is being titled "Broken Strings" and it will be included on James' new studio album. Unfortunately, there are no exact details yet regarding the rock singer's upcoming LP's title or release date.
Denied, Nelly Furtado Not Pregnant with Second Child Despite Report to the Contrary
February 15, 2008 11:02:04Star Magazine is reporting that Nelly Furtado is knocked up with her second child with sound engineer fiance Demacio Castellon. But, her representative has denied the pregnancy report, insisted she is not expecting.
Tabloid Star Magazine "exclusively revealed" in a post dated February 14 that the Canadian songstress was expecting a second child, wrote on its Website "Although her rep denied it, a source tells Star, 'She's not very far along yet, so she's trying to keep the pregnancy under wraps.'"
Nelly Furtado Gets Hitched, in Secret
December 19, 2007 03:12:29Nelly Furtado secretly married her fiance Demacio Castellon, it has been reported.
The "Promiscuous" hit maker sparked rumors she has secretly married sound engineer Demacio after she was spotted sporting a gold wedding band on her ring finger, below her diamond engagement ring, at Miami's Y100 Jingle Ball on Saturday, December 15.
Nelly Furtado, Common, Lil Wayne Joining 2007 MTV VMA Performers
August 21, 2007 11:08:41
MTV Video Music Awards this year aims high in terms of stage act. The organizers of the event have just invited today's biggest acts like Nelly Furtado, Gym Class Heroes, Lil Wayne and Common to be the onstage performers.
The foursome along with T-Pain, Gnarls Barkley's Cee-Lo and Australian singer Daniel Merriweather will join the previously reported performers, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Fall Out Boy, Amy Winehouse, Timbaland and many more. The latter in particular will be a busy body that night. Beside being the event's official maestro to arrange collaboration among artists, he will also host a Fantasy Suite party with big nominee Justin Timberlake.
2007 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees Here!
August 08, 2007 10:08:11
2007 MTV Video Music Awards nominees are in. On the terms of most count, the list has Justin Timberlake and Beyonce Knowles who both own seven nods each while on the terms of today's big buzz, Rihanna and Amy Winehouse came quite unsurprising.
Although having a great chance to bring home a statuette this year, Timberlake and Knowles are facing tough competition this year mainly on the highest nomination in the award. Video of the Year put Timberlake's 'What Goes Around..." and Knowles' 'Irreplaceable' on the same level to Kanye West's 'Stronger', Rihanna's 'Umbrella', Winehouse's 'Rehab' and unexpectedly, French electronic duo Justice's 'D.A.N.C.E.'
Canadian Superstar Nelly Furtado Sparks Engagement Rumors
July 06, 2007 10:07:28
Nelly Furtado is one step closer to walk down the altar. The Canadian pop singer is reported getting engaged to sound engineer boyfriend Demacio Castellon.
The engagement speculation comes to the surface as Nelly was spotted wearing a huge diamond ring in London, England. The bling is said to be given by Demacio when he popped the question at the end of her tour last month.
Rihanna's "Umbrella" Scores #1 in New Chart
June 08, 2007 12:06:12
Billboard has expanded its franchise with the launch of Billboard Canadian Hot 100 on June 7. The single to take the honor being the first #1 hit on the chart is none other than Rihanna's "Umbrella".
The single featuring Jay-Z is placed on top and side by side with Canadian natives' singles such as Nelly Furtado's "Say It Right", Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend" and Michael Buble's "Everything" in the top 20 list.
2007 MuchMusic Awards Nominees Revealed
May 15, 2007 01:05:48
Canadian very own MuchMusic Video Awards has revealed the names included as this year's nominees. Favorite artists ranging from the Canadian natives like k-os and City and Colour will compete with more globally successful artists such as Nelly Furtado and Avril Lavigne.
Artists are nominated in 4 separate categories that boast both Canadian and international set. Canadian favorite artists can be chosen among the selection of Lavigne, Furtado, George, City and Colour, and k-os while the international one will be selected among Akon, Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie, Gwen Stefani, Hilary Duff and Justin Timberlake.
Nelly Furtado Forming Band with Timbaland
May 14, 2007 11:05:48
Nelly Furtado and Timbaland's successful collaboration proved to be addictive that they decide to get on with the next project. Only this time, it will be a bit 'rocky'.
Furtado revealed in recent interview that she would work with Timbaland to form a rock band that is not exactly 'rock' but more into alternative and 'left field'. While the project is still dangling in the air, the two have argued over the band's name. "We keep arguing over names," Furtado said. "I want these really weird, subversive names, and (Timbaland) wants these mysterious, like, 'Lord of the Rings' kind of names. We can't decide."
Nelly Furtado Unveils "Get Loose Tour" Dates
April 21, 2007 11:04:02
To anticipate the fans who are expecting the live performance of multi platinum "Loose", Nelly Furtado sets the date of US tour. The itinerary that is dubbed Get Loose will begin its trek on May 30 in Hollywood, FL and end it on June 21 in Oakland, CA.
"For the last eight years I've never really traveled with a full production of lights, visuals and dancers - and this tour I've got all of it," said the 28-year-old singer. "I've spent eight years building my musicality so that now I can rely on that, but then I also have a great backup up there with all the production, which is a treat for me." The talked about backup here are 4 dancers, her 6-piece band and rapper Saukrates who filled the rapping of her mega hit "Promiscuous".
Nelly Furtado Dominated the 2007 Juno Awards
April 02, 2007 02:04:07
2007 Juno Awards is all about Nelly Furtado. The 28 years old singer swept as many as five nominations apart from her frequent appearance on stage as the host of the show. In the Canadian version of Grammy, Nelly snatched the spotlight when first taking the stage and introduced herself as the host. She then gradually grabbed the 5 trophies that forced her to prepare 5 different sets of acceptance speech.
As an artist, she won Dorito's Juno Fans Choice Award and Artist of the Year. Her album "Loose" shone for two things, Pop Album of the Year and simply Album of the Year while her single featuring Timbaland titled "Promiscuous" was awarded Single of the Year.
Now Vol. 24 Is Coming Out Soon!
March 23, 2007 03:03:29
Now 24 is back with a string of popular hits. The release date is set for March 27 and be sure to grab a copy in the nearest store.
In its 24th edition, the US series compilation will feature songs by new artists such as Lloyd, Ciara and Lily Allen until the chart-topping musicians such as Beyonce Knowles, Stacy Ferguson, Akon and Nelly Furtado. There will also be scores from bands like Nickelback, The Fray and The All-American Rejects.
Top 10 Singles in Billboard 100 on March 16, 2007
March 16, 2007 04:03:00
The availability of Stacy Ferguson's "Glamorous" featuring rapper Ludacris for download sales has been on and off. In its ninth week, finally it gathers 166,000 digital sales and rightfully sits at the top position of Billboard Hot 100 chart. Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie has held the position twice and therefore is the only sixth solo female artist in 20 years to collect more than one #1 single from debut album.
With Fergie sitting on that position, it knocks out last week's three toppers to slip one places each. MIMS' "This Is Why I'm Hot" falls to #2, Akon's "Don't Matter" is down to #3 and Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape" featuring Akon falls 3-4.
UK Single Chart Occupants on March 11, 2007
March 13, 2007 11:03:27
For two weeks in a row, Take That's "Shine" holds the position of #1 in UK singles chart. At the same time the band's second single "Patience" is still holding on its right in Top 40 at No. 20, while the album "Beautiful World" also reigns #3 in UK album chart.
Following behind "Shine" is Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape" featuring Akon. In its seventh week, it sat at #3 last week. Kaiser Chiefs' "Ruby" that falls 2-3 this week then fills in the spot. Triggered by the release of CD single version last week, Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around Comes Around" moves up 10-4 this week.
Top 10 in Hot 100 for March 9, 2007 Leg of Chart
March 09, 2007 11:03:18
The Billboard 100 chart topper this week is pretty much a still episode from last week. MIMS' "This Is Why I'm Hot" is still holding on for the top position while Akon's "Don't Matter" is entailing behind at #2.
Flip-flopping at no 3 and 4 is Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape" featuring Akon and Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around…Comes Around". Timberlake is shoved down to #4 this week and his last position at #3 is replaced by Stefani.
Billboard 200 Top 10 Lists for March 8, 2007
March 08, 2007 12:03:50
Climbing slowly but steady in the Billboard 200 chart is DAUGHTRY's self-titled debut album at 90,000. Closing the total number of copies sold at two million, this is the band's second non-consecutive #1 position and therefore is Soundscan's fastest selling debut album in rock genre.
The two times former frontrunner Norah Jones' "Not Too Late" is down to #2 with a total of 74,000, while Akon's "Konvicted" rises to 73,000 and claims #3 post. Last week's #3 tenant Fall Out Boy through the album "Infinity on High" falls to #4 at 67,000.
Billboard 100 Top 10 List for March 1, 2007
March 02, 2007 10:03:39
On Thursday, March 1, New York rapper MIMS has topped Billboard 100 with the song "This Is Why I'm Hot" after leaping as great as 31 positions straight ahead to no.1. The leap is recorded as the third biggest in the chart's history as well as scoring the first #1 single for its label, the Capitol Records. The song has also created quite a stir in numerous radio stations with a total spins up to 1000 per week and absorbed a growing 59 million listeners.
With the sudden shoot up, he knocked out Justin Timberlake's single "What Goes Around...Comes Around" out of its seat and put it in the third place. Meanwhile the song "Don't Matter" by Akon is trailing behind MIMS at no. 2 before tying his spot at no. 5 a week before. The third topper last week Nelly Furtado with "Say It Right" slides down to no. 6 this week while Ludacris' "Runaway Love" featuring Mary J. Blige falls a little bit steeper at no. 9.
MTV Presents "Half of Mary J. Blige and Nelly Furtado"
February 26, 2007 11:02:30
Music recording artists Mary J. Blige and Nelly Furtado are teaming up for MTV's new series, dubbed "Half of Us."
"Half of Us" is a new MTV health show, during which the stars will speak openly about their own physical and mental health battles. The program, to be shown on MTV's all-day college network MTVu, is aimed at college students battling issues like depression, suicide and bipolar disorder.
The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Holdovers
February 23, 2007 09:02:03
The Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart sees the victory of Justin Timberlake as the Jive Records recording artist scores his third No. 1 hit from his latest album "FutureSex/LoveSounds". The single, titled "What Goes Around … " bounces from No. 8 to the 1st spot in its 11th week on the Hot 100.
Follows in the footsteps of his two other hits "My Love" and "Sexyback", the video for "What Goes Around …" was recently released on iTunes, and during the first four days on iTunes, fans purchased and downloaded the video in excess of over 50,000 downloads and broke all records.
Weekend Billboard Hot 100 in the Week Ended Thursday Feb 15, 2007
February 16, 2007 04:02:55
It's over for Beyonce Knowles. The R&B recording artist is no longer No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as Nelly Furtado's "Say It Right" rises one to reign the top spot, thus marks her second No. 1 single following "Promiscuous," which reached the top six months ago. Beyonce's "Irreplaceable", meanwhile, slips one to the 2nd spot.
Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape" featuring Akon is at No.3, just one place ahead of Fall Out Boy's "This Ain't a Scene, It's An Arms Race" which slips one from last week position to No. 4. Elsewhere on the Hot 100, Ludacris' "Runaway Love" featuring Mary J. Blige, going up one to No. 5.
Timbaland Announces Details on Second LP
February 16, 2007 04:02:15
It's been eight years now that Timbaland brings to the surface details on his second solo album, a follow up to his debut "Tim's Bio" which was released in 1998.
The forthcoming album, titled "Timbaland Presents Shock Value", is scheduled for a March 28th release date and includes collaborations with Bjork, The Hives, Jay-Z, She Wants Revenge, Snoop Dogg, Fall Out Boy and Elton John.
Winners at the 2007 Brit Awards
February 15, 2007 09:02:23
Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, James Morrison, and Take That are among the winners at the 2007 Brit Awards, held at a ceremony Wednesday night Feb 14th in London.
British rock act Arctic Monkeys wins double, mainly for the categories of British Group and MasterCard British Album for "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am Not". Meanwhile, Las Vegas rockers The Killers also win two, which are the International Group award and International Album for "Sam's Town".
The 2007 Juno Nominees
February 09, 2007 08:02:28
This year Juno Awards, the Canada's version of the Grammys, sees the likes of Nelly Furtado, Billy Talent, and hip-hop artist k-os all vie for multiple nominations. Pop singer Nelly, who's been tapped to host the event on April 1st from Saskatoon, is nominated for the categories of Single of the Year for "Promiscuous", Juno Fan Choice, Album of the Year and Pop Album of the Year both for "Loose", and Artist of the Year.
Rock band Billy Talent, in the meantime, scores the nominations for Single of the Year and Video of the Year for "Devil In A Midnight Mass", Album of the Year and Rock Album of the Year both for "Billy Talent II", and Group of the Year. As of hip-hop artist k-os, he earns the nominations for Single of the Year for "Sunday Morning", Songwriter of the Year, Pop Album of the Year for "Atlantis: Hymns For Disco", Jack Richardson Producer of the Year, and Video of the Year.
Weekend Singles Chart of February 3-10, 2007
February 06, 2007 01:02:25
Just like the title of her song, Beyonce Knowles really is "Irreplaceable". The R&B singer has the single debuted at the very top spot of the Billboard Hot 100, marking its ninth week to score the top position of the US singles chart. Following close at the 2nd spot is Fall Out Boy's "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race".
Next is Nelly Furtado's "Say It Right" which remains firm at the 3rd spot, just one place ahead of DAUGHTRY's "It's Not Over" which jumps two places from last week position to No. 4. Rounding out the Top 5 in the meantime is Akon's "I Wanna Love You" featuring Snoop Dogg.
Early Performers for the 2007 JUNO Awards Have Been Announced
January 31, 2007 03:01:23
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and CTV, organizers of Canada's biggest music awards show Juno, revealed Tuesday Jan 30th the early performers to perform at the event. Canadian rockers Billy Talent and Three Days Grace have both been named to the 2007 Juno performance lineup.
The music awards show, which is slated to take place April 1 at the Credit Union Centre, will be hosted by Nelly Furtado. More performers to rock the Junos will be announced next Monday February 5th.
2007 NRJ Music Awards Winners
January 23, 2007 10:01:25
Not only Christina Aguilera looked stunning at Saturday, January 20th, NRJ Awards, but also she won double. The American pop singer nabbed two awards, for the category of International Female Artist of the Year and International Album of the Year for her "Back to Basics".
Also won big during the event was French rapper Diam's who collected three awards, including Francophone Female Artist of the Year, Francophone Album of the Year for "Dans ma bulle", and Francophone Song of the Year for "La Boulette". In addition to both winners, there were also the likes of Nelly Furtado who won the award for International Revelation of the Year, and Christophe Mae who was bestowed the award for Francophone Revelation of the Year.
10 Best Bows in Billboard Hot 100 Singles Charts January 18, 2007
January 19, 2007 11:01:07
It really is girl power that works within these recent weeks. One typical case is that of Beyonce Knowles. The singer has her single "Irreplaceable" leads the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday January 18th. This marks the song's seventh consecutive week on that No. 1 spot, ties with Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" as the longest running No. 1 among the songs that moved into first place in 2006.
Next we have Akon's "I Wanna Love You" and Stacy Ferguson's "Fergalicious" which both remain at 2nd and 3rd spots respectively. Meanwhile, Nelly Furtado's "Say It Right" climbs one to No. 4, switching places with Akon's "Smack That" featuring Eminem which secures the 5th spot. Jim Jones' "We Fly High" jumps two to No. 6, followed right after by The Fray's "How To Save a Life" at No. 7.
Nelly Furtado to Host This Year's Junos in Saskatoon
January 16, 2007 11:01:55
Canadian chart-topper Nelly Furtado has agreed to host this year's Juno Awards.
The singer is said will be taking a break in the middle of her eight-city Canadian tour to pilot the music-awards ceremony, which will take place April 1st in Saskatoon and broadcast on CTV.
Wow, Nelly Furtado Writing A Song in Spanish
December 20, 2006 01:12:10
Nelly Furtado exploring music with her third language, Spanish. The singer has revealed to MTV that she is currently writing and recording a song in Spanish.
"I'm in the midst of recording a Latin album," Furtado revealed to MTV. "It's like, 'Wow, I'm writing a song in Spanish.' It's really bizarre, but really great."
Big Winners at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards
December 05, 2006 12:12:10
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.
The 2006 Billboard Music Awards Nominees
November 30, 2006 10:11:59
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.
All About Nelly Furtado's North American Tour
November 28, 2006 02:11:12
Subsequent to the release of her new LP "Loose", the time has come for Nelly Furtado to embark on a tour to support the new set. The Canadian singer-songwriter has just announced details of a highly anticipated North American tour.
The gig, dubbed "Get Loose Tour", will be kicked off early December this year in Indianapolis. For the entire enlisting of the tour dates you can visit Nelly's official site.
UK Singles Chart November 27, 2006
November 28, 2006 10:11:40
Take That comeback to music scene is proven worth with the music act hits the No. 1 slot on the UK singles chart Nov 27th with their track, "Patience".
It is the group's ninth chart-topper of their career. Their first chat-topper was "Pray" back in 1993. Thanks to their sell-out tour that the boys could finally climb to the top spot after landing at number four a week ago based on download sales alone.
Nelly Furtado Once Turns Down Playboy
November 24, 2006 11:11:33
Nelly Furtado would rather keep her clothes on than pose nude for Playboy for $500,000. The Canadian pop star has revealed she once turned down a $500 000 offer to pose nude for the world famous magazine, owned by Hugh Hefner.
The singer admits she was flattered though when she got the call from Playboy and seriously considered stripping off in the publication's pages. Nevertheless, she eventually decided keep her clothes on with the intention that her future lovers have something to look forward to.
Nelly Furtado to Guest Star in Portuguese Soap Opera
November 09, 2006 04:11:28
Nelly Furtado gives hand at acting. The Grammy-winning Canadian singer is tapped to make a guest appearance on a popular Portuguese soap opera titled "Floribella".
Furtado is said to make her acting debut on the show by next month. Her Canadian publicist confirmed the news Wednesday November 8th, while adding that she will play herself in the brief spot.
All About the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards
September 20, 2006 03:09:44
The has-just comeback pop singer Justin Timberlake is having another duty besides that of promoting his new LP "FutureSex/LoveSounds". The superstar has been booked to host and perform as well at this year MTV Europe Music Awards, which is about to be held November 2nd.
More on the award show, there are numbers of music stars up for its many categories. The first that is very prominent is Red Hot Chili Peppers who vies for the Best Album category for "Stadium Arcadium", Best Group, Rock, and Best Song category as well for their hit "Dani California".
The Billboard Hot 100 Chart-Toppers for the Week Ended September 7th
September 08, 2006 11:09:11
The Billboard Hot 100 for the week ended Thursday September 7th has no new champion. Just as last week, the single charts still sees Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" on its very top position, marking the set second week in a row to be the number one single in the US.
Remain steady at 2nd position is Stacy Ferguson's "London Bridge", just one place ahead of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" which climbs one place from last week's position to No. 3. Following close behind at No. 4 is The Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons". Securing the 5th position on the charts is Sean Paul's "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me".
Guess' 25th Anniversary Celebration
September 07, 2006 08:09:03
Numbers of Hollywood famous figures were there at New York's Capitale, altogether celebrating Guess' 25th anniversary on Tuesday September 5th.
Among the many attendances, there were Kristin Cavallari and DJ AM mingled together in the VIP area. Also there were the likes of Nelly Furtado, Natasha Bedingfield and KT Tunstall who both performed in front of the crowd.
Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart August 31st
September 01, 2006 01:09:08
The just-comeback pop singer Justin Timberlake hit hard the music industry with his new released single "SexyBack" sells 250,000 copies as a digital download, such attainment that places the man on the very top position of Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart for the week ended Thursday August 31st.
With Justin there at No. 1 spot, last week's champ Stacy Ferguson's "London Bridge," slips one to 2nd position, followed close behind at No. 3 by Sean Paul's "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me". Meanwhile, the VMA winner Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" is at No. 4, just one place ahead of The Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons" at the 5th spot.
Hear the "LoveSounds" Justin Timberlake About to Bring on the Road
August 09, 2006 03:08:21
His highly anticipated album "FutureSex/LoveSounds," has yet hit the stores. Though so, Justin Timberlake seems quite exiting with the project that he has planned a brief run on the US club circuit this month.
The trek, dubbed the "SexyBack ClubTour", will be kicked off August 10 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA, and is currently scheduled to hit seven cities, including an August 26 finale in Boston.
LeToya Luckett Tops Albums Chart
August 03, 2006 09:08:41
It's been six years since her departure from famous girl group Destiny's Child and LeToya Luckett proves she really is good in music industry. The young singer took the No. 1 slot on the U.S. pop album charts with her self-titled debut selling 165,000 copies in the week ended July 30th. What's more, the set also tops the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, thanks to unauthorized sales before the official July 25 release date, while its first single "Torn" has already spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
The multi-artist compilation "Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 22", in the meantime, slipped to No. 2 sold 151,000 copies after two week reigning the top spot. Pharell Williams' "In My Mind" followed behind with another 142,000 copies sold. Tom Petty's "Highway Companion" sold 112,000 copies to secure the 4th spot, ahead of Gnarls Barkley's "St. Elsewhere" at No. 5 taking in 54,000 units. Disney's "High School Musical" soundtrack slipped one to No. 6 with 47,000, while Rihanna's "A Girl Like Me" went up one to the 7th spot with 46,000.
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".
Los Lonely Boys Debuts at 2nd Spot on the Album Chart
July 27, 2006 01:07:07
The pop hits collection "Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 22" rules the album chart, again. This is the second straight week that the set reaches the peak position on the chart, selling 207,000 copies and thus becoming the only album to register six-figure sales in the week ended Sunday.
Meanwhile, the 2nd position on the chart is secured by Los Lonely Boys' "Sacred" taking in another 67,000 copies, and Rodney Atkins' "If You're Going Through Hell" is at 3rd with 55,000 copies. Gnarls Barkley's "St. Elsewhere" is at No. 4 with nearly 53,000 scans, followed by the soundtrack to the Disney Channel original movie "High School Musical" at #5 with sales of 52,000.
The US Billboard Album Charts
July 20, 2006 11:07:00
Now it's time for us to have a look at the US album chart. There on the very top position on the chart is the 22nd installment of "Now That's What I Call Music," tentatively titled "Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 22", which sold about 398,000 copies. That amount, in fact, marks the biggest first-week sales since the Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long Way", which has been sold more than 500,000 back in May.
What's more it's also more than four times as many copies as Johnny Cash's "American V: A Hundred Highways". Then comes at 2nd position on the chart is Thom Yorke's "The Eraser", moving 90,000 copies. Elsewhere on the top 200, Pimp C debuts at No. 3 with his "Pimpalation" sold 87,000 copies, ahead of Nelly Furtado's "Loose" at No. 4.
The Billboard Hot 100 Chart-Toppers
July 14, 2006 03:07:12
Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous" holds the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the third consecutive week. On top of that the track also is the chart's greatest airplay gainer and remains atop the Pop 100 and Hot Digital Songs charts for a third frame each.
Back then to the Hot 100, Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" secures the 2nd place, just one place ahead of Cassie's "Me & U" which moves up one place from last week position to No. 3. Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie", in the meantime, falls two places to No. 4, followed after by Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down" at No. 5.
The Top 10 Albums for the Week Ended Sunday
July 13, 2006 11:07:25
Johnny Cash's "American V: A Hundred Highways" earns the No. 1 spot on Billboard's albums chart with 88,000 copies sold in the week ended Sunday. This of course is a great attainment a set has ever reached considering the slow holiday week at retail, while also marks the late singer's No. 1 album since 1969's "At San Quentin".
What is more about "American V: A Hundred Highways", which is a collection of songs Cash recorded just before his death in 2003, the set moreover also crowned the Top Country Albums tally, knocking the Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long Way" to No. 2 after seven weeks on top.
The Billboard 200 Album Chart Holdovers
July 06, 2006 09:07:48
Grammy-winning songstress India.Arie has her third album, "Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship", tops the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 1 selling 161,000 copies on the week ended Sunday July 2nd, such amount that brings the singer to beat another new release on the chart, Dashboard Confessional's "Dusk and Summer" who is on the runner-up position with 134,000 in sales.
"Life & Relationship" is Arie's third album subsequent to her 2001's "Acoustic Soul" and 2002's "Voyage to India". It moreover also marks her first ever chart-topper, that's for you to note. Back then to the chart, there's last week's champ Nelly Furtado's "Loose" at No. 3 with 99,000 units sold, followed by the Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long Way" at #4 with more than 78,000 scans.
New Superman Brandon Routh Flies High to Top AceShowbiz.com's Celebrity Buzz June 2006 Edition
July 01, 2006 03:07:32
It seems the power of the new Superman is way too strong to beat indeed this time. Newcomer Brandon Routh, who portrays the Man of Steel in the latest installment of the superhero series, "Superman Returns", has soared high to be the most-searched celebrity on AceShowbiz.com and so deserves the top rank on its June 2006 edition of Celebrity Buzz.
Large attention also has been directed to Britney Spears following the wide publications she has received which included the rumor of her divorce and her nude pose on Harper's Bazaar cover besides her new appearance with dark hair, leading her to secure the second position on the list as consequence. Taking up the third rank is Jenna Jameson, who has gone one notch higher from her last position to replace Il Divo.
Preview on the Billboard 200
June 29, 2006 10:06:32
Grammy-winning songbird Nelly Furtado's latest album "Loose" brings her to the peak of the album charts with the set sold for more than 100,000 copies this week in the United States. Moving 219,000 for the week ended Sunday June 25th, the Mosley Music/Geffen set earning Furtado her best single-week sales and her first No. 1 on the big chart.
What is more from the star is that the album's first single, "Promiscuous" featuring Timbaland, has peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Back to the Billboard 200, securing the runner up position is Underoath's third full-length effort, "Define the Great Line" which sold 98,000 copies in its first week. The Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long Way" slips from No. 2 to No. 3 with 87,000 units, and Keane's second Interscope album, "Under the Iron Sea," moved 75,000 copies in its first week to open at No. 4.
Paris Hilton, the Most Searched Artist on VH1
June 24, 2006 09:06:27
This one is another good thing from Paris Hilton. The hotel heiress makes it good as the "Most Searched Celebrity" on VH1.
Well, it looks like everyone likes Paris aside from the many sensation after sensation she has created in Hollywood entertainment industry. Let just be positive about Paris that she's done so much thing, from singing, modeling, acting, even launching her own line of perfume, to strive high in the scene.
Songs Scored the No. 1 to 10 Spot on Billboard Hot 100
June 23, 2006 11:06:52
Taylor Hicks is rocketing even higher and higher in the industry, keeps reaping wining after winning from the day he was crowned season five "American Idol" champion. Has just signed his first ever recording contract, he shortly thereafter released his first single, "Do I Make You Proud", on June 13.
As many have predicted, the silver-haired Alabama native's set satisfyingly comes in at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the Billboard Single Sales chart and the Billboard Pop 100 chart, making it the best selling song in the country with over 190,000 copies sold in its first week of release. What's more Hicks will perform this chart topping song on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday, June 22nd.
"Amazon Fishbowl With Bill Maher" to Debut
June 01, 2006 01:06:41
His new live weekly show, "Amazon Fishbowl With Bill Maher," debuts Thursday night on Amazon.com. Guests include the Dixie Chicks, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and author Dean Koontz.
The show, which Maher called the "top-shelf television-style programming", will appear Thursdays through August 17. Each 30-minute episode will feature interviews and performances with artists whose wares are available for sale on the Web site.
Nelly Furtado Let "Loose" Released for June 20
May 02, 2006 11:05:40
The collaboration between Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake finally hands her a new album. The set called "Loose" will be released June 20.
Spend most of their time together to get the album completed, Nelly enjoys working with Justin very much. She says, "He has his own unique take on melody, and he has his own unique take on lyrics -- and he's specific about lyrics. We're writing the song, I gave him a melody, he gave me a lyric, back and forth, back and forth, and he was really specific about how he wanted them to sound."
