Robbie Williams Pulls Out Of MTV Europe Music Awards Performance

Robbie Williams has pulled out of a scheduled appearance at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards.

According to a statement issued Friday by the U.K. singer’s spokesperson, the cancellation was “due to a scheduling conflict.” The statement went onto say that “all other promotional commitments carry on as planned.”

Wiliams was expected to perform alongside Jay-Z, Green Day, Tokio Hotel, Leona Lewis, Foo Fighters and Shakira at the awards ceremony, which takes at Berlin’s O2 World Arena on Thursday (November 5).

The singer — who recently ended a three-year hiatus with the single “Bodies” (Virgin/EMI) — is up for the award for best male at the ceremony. “Bodies” entered the Official U.K. Charts Co. singles rundown at No. 2 on October 25.

Williams’ new studio set, “Reality Killed the Video Star,” will be released internationally on November 9.

Williams also is set to receive the outstanding contribution to music prize at next year’s Brit Awards, which take place February 16 at London’s Earls Court.

Back In The Studio: Kelly Clarkson Working On Fifth Studio Album

During a new interview on Chicago’s KISSFM, pop/rock diva Kelly Clarkson revealed that she’s already begun working on her fifth studio album, which will be due out Fall 2010.

“We’re already working on it. [The songs] are really different. The next record is going to be really different”.

She also revealed that she may not write the whole record either, which she blames on constant touring and releasing albums so close together (Clarkson’s current tour does not wrap up until March 2010).

“If I end up liking stuff that I’ve done then I’ll include it, but if I like other stuff better I’ll use that. Sometimes you’re just more inspired I guess, and sometimes if you have records that come out really close together it might be more other peoples songs. Because there’s not enough time to write and sing and perform and do everything.”

Despite penning all the songs from her 2007 album My December, Kelly only wrote on six of the fourteen tracks from her latest effort All I Ever Wanted.

In other news, Kelly’s latest single ‘Already Gone’ continues to rise on the Billboard charts after reaching a new peak of #17 this week. Rumor has it that ‘Don’t Let Me Stop You’ will serve as the fourth single from All I Ever Wanted, which is now close to being certified Platinum.

Taylor Swift Gets The Biggest Scare Of Her Life From Ellen

This is the best scare I’ve seen in a long time!

Taylor Swift unknowingly walked right into a prank when she arrived backstage at the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Swift was told to walk into the bathroom of her dressing room to see a picture of her and Ellen together, but what she didn’t know is that Ellen was hiding in the bathroom. Taylor was so scared she fell down!

Watch Taylor hit the floor –

New Music: Adam Lambert ‘For Your Entertainment’

Adam Lambert unveiled a new cover for the first official single off his upcoming album For Your Entertainment. The cover is just as dramatic as his album cover, but far less campy. Lambert appears to be channeling Rihanna in this pic.

Lambert also debuted his single ‘For Your Entertainment’ on KIISfm’s morning show with Ryan Seacrest today. The song is not at all what we were expecting from the Idol runner-up. The track is completely pop, so much so that it could have been a Britney reject. But we have no shame…we’re loving it after a few listens.

Listen to Adam Lambert’s ‘For Your Entertainment’ –

Thoughts?

Britney Spears “3″ Music Video

Britney Spears is hoping “3” is her new lucky number. After teasing us with snippets and set photos over the past few weeks, the pop princess unveiled the official music video for her raunchy hit single “3″ on Friday morning.

The song, which BritneySpears.com describes as a “racy paean to the joys of three-way sex,” is part of Britney’s latest Greatest Hits compilation, The Singles Collection, available Nov. 24.

Susan Boyle Album Will Premiere on QVC

Susan Boyle’s debut album, I Dreamed A Dream, will launch on QVC next week, a rep for the home shopping channel confirmed Friday.

“She… recorded an exclusive performance just for QVC viewers that will be aired during the broadcast,” the rep said.

Fans who order the QVC version of Susan’s album — which goes on sale a few weeks before it is released in stores — will also receive a special bonus DVD of rare footage. The Britain’s Got Talent runner-up has recorded an album of 12 covers, including the album title track, the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses,” “Daydream Believer,” and “Amazing Grace.”

I Dreamed A Dream drops in stores Nov. 23.

Shakira “Did It Again” Music Video Premiere

The stunning Shakira shows off sexy choreography in her new “Did It Again” music video.

“Did It Again” is the second single by Colombian pop music singer Shakira from her third English studio album, “She Wolf”.
The song was co-written and co-produced by Pharrell Williams.

Wayne Newton To Retire?

Veteran crooner Wayne Newton has hinted he will bow out of show business once his Las Vegas residency comes to an end, so he can spend more time with his family.

The singer, nicknamed Mr. Las Vegas after his four decade-long career in Sin City, opened his new show Once Before I Go on Wednesday at the Tropicana hotel and casino. The performance is scheduled to run through until next year, and Newton, who welcomed a baby girl in 2002, admits he is considering stepping away from the limelight when the show wraps.

He tells the Associated Press, “I’m enjoying my second daughter in a way that I didn’t get a chance to do the first time around. The decision that I make, whether or not to perform or retire, will pretty much be based on that.”

However, the star, 67, insists he’s yet to fully make up his mind: “If I still feel like I have something to give when this particular show is over, then I’ll make the decision to probably curtail work a little bit but not give it up totally. If I don’t feel that way at the end of this, then I’ll probably hang it up.”

Newton also has another daughter, who he adopted during his marriage to Elaine Okamura between 1968 and 1985.

Hopefully he retires from the facelifts!

U2 Rose Bowl Performance YouTube’s Largest Streaming Event Ever

YouTube’s webcast of U2’s live concert from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California last Sunday was watched by nearly 10 million people, the video site’s largest streaming event ever.

The full 2 1/2-hour concert is available on YouTube. The rebroadcast video has been watched by more than 1.1 million viewers.

Chris Maxcy, head of music partnerships at YouTube, called the event “a big win” for the site.

After all, it’s hard to make money off of short-form content, but with live streams, YouTube could potentially capitalize and maybe even come up with a payment model (a la Pay-Per-View) for really big events.

So did you tune in Sunday night? What do you think about YouTube moving into live events? Would you pay to watch a live concert on YouTube? Let us know

Watch the concert below!

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys World Series Game 2 Performance “Empire State Of Mind”

After a 24-hour delay, Brooklyn native Jay-Z and Harlem’s own Alicia Keys got to perform their hit hometown anthem, “Empire State of Mind,” before Game 2 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies the Bronx on Thursday night.

Check it out below if you missed it!

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