Ralf Ludemann Combined digital and physical album sales fall by 5.6%.
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Tuesday, 3 January 2012
U.K. Music Sales Decline for Seventh Successive Year, Despite Downloads (Report)
Ralf Ludemann Combined digital and physical album sales fall by 5.6%.
Soapbox: Pulling The Mommy Card On Reproductive Rights
This is not the change I voted for. Nor how I thought the year would end for women’s rights in the USA. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius recently overruled scientists at the Federal Drug Administration and blocked a move to allow for Plan B emergency contraception, also known as the morning after [...]
Source: http://www.thefrisky.com/2012-01-02/soapbox-pulling-the-mommy-card-on-reproductive-rights/
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Ben Affleck Takes His Best Friend For Morning Coffee
Ben Affleck is still enjoying his time off for the holidays. The celebrity dad was spotted running errands in Brentwood this morning with man’s best friend – his adorable dog! Ben tied up his friend as he ran inside to … Continue reading
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The Best and Worst Reality TV Shows of 2011: THR Year in Review (Video)
David Knowles A&E's "Bordertown: Laredo," TLC's "All-American Muslim" and Discovery's "Weed Wars" kept the genre interesting this year, writes THR TV critic David Knowles.
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Monday, 2 January 2012
Usher Slams Tameka’s “Bad Father” Claims
He’s well-known for his wandering eye, but Usher insists he’s on point when it comes to being a good dad to his kids.
The “Yeah” singer fired back at his ex-wife Tameka’s claims that he neglects their two sons, as she’s trying to gain full custody.
Usher filed court papers in which he affirms his role as a father, denies canceling Tameka’s credit card, and maintains his desire for joint custody.
They’ll be going to court on February 27th to hash things out, so stay linked to the GossipCenter for the latest on this developing story.
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Kristen Stewart Is A 'Fantastic' Snow White, Says Nick Frost
After the release of an impressive first trailer, expectations for "Snow White and the Huntsman" shot sky high. All of the sudden, a film that people knew almost nothing about aside from its star-studded cast led by Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth, became one of the most anticipated movies of 2012.
But the question lingers for [...]
But the question lingers for [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/12/29/kristen-stewart-snow-white-and-the-huntsman-nick-frost/
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Kevin Bacon & Family: Hawaiian Holiday
Actor Kevin Bacon and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, spent New Year’s Eve on a beach in Kuaui, Hawaii with their 19-year-old daughter, Sosie.
The 53-year-old X-Men: First Class star splashed around in the surf with his family before drying off and getting dressed. Kyra got a little exercise in, running up and down the shore, while Sosie sunbathed on the sand.
Source: http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2012/01/02/kevin-bacon-family-hawaii-holiday
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11 Worst Twitter Gaffes of 2011: THR Year in Review
THR Staff Uncouth comments, industry infighting, leaked spoilers and one embarrassingly public direct message top THR's list of the most ill-advised tweets of the year.
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What do Conservative Women Want?
The economy, less government and no new taxes. What are the issues that matter and how are the conservatives coming together?
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Sunday, 1 January 2012
Beyonce Sings "I Was Here," Hasn't Given Birth... Yet
While she was included in the star-laden lineup of performers, Beyonce Knowles' appearance during "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve" turned out to be a pre-recorded performance rather than a live effort.
Widely expected to not be in attendance, the pregnant singer was featured belting out a never before aired stage rendition of the song "I Was Here" that was captured at one of her most recent tour's concerts in London.
Explaining the reason behind Beyonce's inability to be on-hand, co-host Ryan Seacrest also quashed rumors that she'd already given birth to a baby girl, as he said, “Obviously, Beyoncé couldn’t be here tonight because she’s about to give birth to her first child.”
Further ending claims that Miss Knowles' bundle of joy had arrived this past week, NY Daily News sources dished that she was spotted with a "considerable baby bump" while enjoying a quiet New Year's Eve dinner at Buttermilk Channel in Brooklyn with rap mogul husband Jay-Z.
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/beyonce/beyonce-sings-i-was-here-hasnt-given-birth-yet-572931
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Justin Bieber, Ke$ha, Lea Michele Up For PETA Awards1676329
Peta2 is bestowing awards including Most Animal-Friendly Pop/Hip-Hop Artist to celebs for their support of animal rights.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber arrives at the "Never Say Never" L.A. premiere
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
PETA's youth division, peta2, is giving props to celebs like Justin Bieber, Ke$ha and "Glee" star Lea Michele at this year's Libby Awards for their efforts in support of animal rights. The Biebs, who appeared in a campaign for the organization at the top of the year using Bieber-fied catch-phrases like "My world includes passion for animals, yours should too" and "Animals can make u smile. Adopt from your local shelter," is taking on fellow animal-loving pop star Ke$ha and rappers k-os and Waka Flocka Flame in the Most Animal-Friendly Pop/Hip-Hop Artist category. Ke$ha appeared in an ad campaigning against the slaughter of Canadian seals. Michele, who speaks out against the mistreatment of carriage horses in New York City, faces off against "Jackass" star Steve-O, Cobra Starship's leading man and peta2's Sexiest Vegetarian Gabe Saporta, and "Victorious" star Daniella Monet in the Top Animal-Friendly Celebrity category. The Ready Set, Tokio Hotel, Hellogoodbye and the Swellers are all up for Most Animal-Friendly Band. Ke$ha and Tokio are also up for Best peta2 ad along with Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness and Yelle. The Libby (as in "Liberation") Awards will be decided on January 17 by fan votes as well as peta2. Voting ends December 23. "Our nominees have all worked hard to shine their spotlights on a variety of important animal issues," peta2 Division Manager Marta Holmberg said about the nominees, which honors animal-friendly people and products. "As our accomplished stars demonstrate, compassion isn't just a virtue — it's also a road to success."
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U2, Taylor Swift Top List Of 2011's Highest-Grossing Tours1676586
U2's 360 Tour is the year's most profitable in the U.S. and worldwide.
By James Montgomery
U2's Bono
Photo: Harry Herd/ Getty Images
U2 didn't even release an album in 2011, but that didn't stop them from raking in plenty of cash. The iconic Irish quartet topped Pollstar's list of the year's most profitable tours, as their massive 360 Tour moved an impressive 2.4 million tickets worldwide, grossing more than $230 million globally. Their North American dates — which were postponed (and subsequently rescheduled) last year as Bono recovered from back surgery — made $156 million, good enough to give them the highest-grossing tour on this continent, too.
Taylor Swift had 2011's second most-profitable North American tour, as her expansive Speak Now jaunt racked up $97.7 million at the box office. Swift's country contemporary Kenny Chesney came in at #3, bringing in nearly $85 million in ticket sales, followed by Lady Gaga, who, despite wrapping up the North American leg of her Monster Ball Tour in April, still managed to bring in $63.7 million at the box office. Bon Jovi rounds out Pollstar's top five, grossing more than $57 million. Kanye West and Jay-Z's Throne tour ($48 million), Lil Wayne's "I Am Still Music" trek ($44 million), Britney Spears ($38 million) and Katy Perry ($28 million) also made the Top 25 in North America. British boy band Take That's reunion tour came in second to U2's 360 trek based on worldwide receipts, making $224 million. Bon Jovi grossed nearly $150 million worldwide, good enough for third, with tours by Swift ($104 million worldwide) and Roger Waters ($103 million) rounding out the top five. Also making Pollstar's worldwide list were Rihanna, the Foo Fighters, Justin Bieber, Usher and the Kings of Leon. Did you attend any of the highest-grossing tours in 2011? Let us know in the comments!
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Britney Spears - If U Seek Amy
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive, Zomba Label Group
- Director: Jake Nava
- Album: What's on My Mind?
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http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=501686&vid=354290
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Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Of 20111676487
From Britney and Jason to K-Stew and R-Pattz, we look back at the best high-profile pair-ups of the year.
By Jocelyn Vena
Jason Trawick and Britney Spears
Photo: Denise Truscello/ WireImage
From young love to established romantic empires, 2011 was all about PDA. Some of La La Land's most A-list couples weren't shy about flaunting the love they share. From musicians to actors to everyone in between, the last 12 months were all about sharing the love. As the year winds down, MTV News is reflecting on some of our favorite couples of the year.
Britney Spears and Jason Trawick
The couple walked red carpets, gave each other shout-outs at awards shows and even got naked together in Britney's "Criminal" video, but it wasn't until December that they decided to make it official. After two years of dating, Spears and Trawick took their relationship to the next level, with confirmation that Jason put a ring on it. The pair celebrated their love and their impending nuptials in Las Vegas. Their engagement sparked headlines and left Spears "glowing." Who is your top couple of 2011? Vote in our Newsroom poll! Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez
Summing up Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez's year into a little blurb isn't that easy. They went to events together, and Bieber lavishly rented the Staples Center just to watch "Titanic." And when they weren't chilling out, they were giving shine to each other's hard work. Or bringing each other gifts. Remember when Bieber showed Selena his pet snake, Johnson, at the VMAs? Yes, we knew you wouldn't forget. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
The two "Twilight" stars seem poised to make our favorite couples lists for years to come. While in years past, they've remained under the radar, this year they came out of their shell and opened up about one another in interviews. Who could forget the time that K-Stew referred to her not-so-mysterious "English" boyfriend in an interview? We're assuming not R-Pattz.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z
OK, so Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been together for, like, an eternity, but it wasn't until this year that the pair really had everyone buzzing. When Beyoncé stepped out at the VMAs, her expanding midsection and flashy performance was the ultimate pregnancy announcement. Jay-Z didn't seem to mind all the attention. He celebrated the baby news in the audience with his pal Kanye West. Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose
Amber Rose rebounded from her relationship with Kanye West by falling in love with Wiz Khalifa. The couple took the world on their wild relationship ride, from doing interviews together to sparking rumors that they had tied the knot. These two kept everyone talking and they don't seem to mind the attention, or spending lots of time with one another. Did we forget your favorite couple of 2011? Let us know on Facebook!
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Beyoncé Baby Buzz Lights Up The Web -- Again!
Did Beyoncé and Jay Z already welcome their baby girl?
The couple has said that they're not due until February, but the web has been buzzing with rumors of a birth...and even a name!
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'Twilight,' Nicki Minaj On 2012 Pop-Culture Wish List
Fans also tell MTV News they're looking forward to 'Dark Knight Rises' and hoping for new music from Lil Wayne.
By James Montgomery
Nicki Minaj
Photo: Getty Images
As the last few hours of this glorious, Adele-ified year disappear, MTV News is turning its attention to the next 12 months, which promise to be full of big-time blockbuster films ("Avengers," "The Dark Knight Rises," "The Hunger Games") and even bigger-time celebrity events (Beyoncé and Jay-Z's baby, Britney's betrothal, Robert Pattinson doing something) — oh yeah, and there's also going to be a presidential election and the London Olympics and, potentially, the end of the world as we know it. So, basically, 2012 is totally going to smoke 2011.
But with so much to look forward to, what will be the event of the year? Well, we decided to take to the streets of New York's Times Square, where the big shiny ball will drop at the stroke of midnight, to find out what's topping your New Year's wish list.
"I'm most looking forward to hopefully seeing a Nicki Minaj tour," Adya Goswami said.
Alison Grant added, "My favorite is Lil Wayne, so I hope he puts something out again."
Of course, while we got plenty of folks clamoring for new music, we heard from even more who couldn't wait to check out the year's biggest movies — and from the sound of things, 2012 might very well be the year of the bat. Or the vampire.
"The new Batman movie coming out should be an awesome movie," Nick Stuart said.
Haley Race shared, "I'm really excited for the next 'Twilight' movie. I'm really a big fan. I've read the books like 40 times, each of them!"
And while "The Dark Knight Rises" and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" seem like sure bets, there are some New Year's wishes that may not come true in 2012. After all, you can't get everything you want.
" 'How to Make it in America': If that show gets put back on the air, that would be great," Steve Borrebach said.
Don't miss MTV's "NYE in NYC 2012," kicking off at 11 p.m. ET/PT (10 Central) tonight, New Year's Eve.
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