Justin Bieber Releases New Song, “Be Alright”

Justin Bieber is treating his fans to some new music right in time for the holiday season. On Wednesday night, the pop superstar debuted a new track called “Be Alright” to a jam-packed crowd during his Toronto-based TV concert special, “Justin Bieber: Home for the Holidays,” which airs Thursday night (December 22) on MuchMusic and CTV.

“You might hear this on my next album, you might not, but it’s a song I’m working on. I still haven’t really finished it,” Bieber told the screaming crowd, before unveiling the acoustic tune. “Basically, the concept is: Even though when times get hard with your girlfriend or boyfriend, when times get hard, you gotta just let them know that in the end, everything’s gonna be alright.”

Sitting beside his guitarist, the young singer soothed the audience with the new slow jam. “Across the ocean, across the sea/ Starting to forget the way you look at me now/ Over the ocean and across the sky/ Starting to forget the way you look in my eyes,” he sang.

After the holiday special, the teen singer took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the memorable evening, writing, “Tonight was special. No rules. Music, family, friends, fans, charity, and music. Thank you. #HomeForTheHolidays.”

“Be Alright” is just a taste of what may come from the singer’s next album release.

Michael Buble Holds #1 Spot

Michael Bublé’s holiday album, Christmas, will easily hold on to the #1 slot on the Billboard 200 thanks to sales of just under 480,000, coming to a total of more than 1.5 million.

Black Keys came at #2 and sales of 206,000 for El Camino. Late British R&B singer Amy Winehouse was back in the top 10 thanks to her first posthumous collection, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, which hit #5 on sales of 114,000.

Other top 10 debuts include the latest “Glee” cast album (#9, 58,000) and nü-metal veterans Korn’s dip into the dubstep sound, Path of Totality (#10, 55,000). The rest of the top 10: Adele, 21 (#3, 187,000), Justin Bieber, Under the Mistletoe (#4, 158,000), Andrea Bocelli, Concerto: One Night in Central Park (#6, 79,000), Drake, Take Care (#7, 73,000) and Nickelback’s Here and Now (#8, 66,000).

Justin Bieber Performs for President Obama

Justin Bieber performed for President Obama and his family at the 30th annual Christmas in Washington concert on Sunday. The show benefits the Children’s National Medical Center and also featured performances by Jennifer Hudson, the Band Perry and Cee Lo Green.

Bieber performed his track “Mistletoe” off his holiday album, Under the Mistletoe, during the annual event. This marks the second time the teen star has appeared on the show, as he performed two years ago.

“Waking up with a bad cold … weather change. but will be ready tonight for CHRISTMAS in WASHINGTON. #resting,” he tweeted before the show, and later added, “Feeling good. Just had some fun at rehearsals and now we r ready. Time to sing for the President. #canadianrepresenter. Seeing the fans … being here again 2 years later. Feeling very #blessed and #grateful. Thank U! Great night! President Obama is one cool Prez. He told me he was ‘chillin.’ #PresidentialSWAG.”

During the event, a number of Christmas classics like “This Christmas,” “Silent Night,” “Let It Snow” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” were performed. The night ended with all of the performers, as well as the Obamas and host Conan O’Brien, taking the stage for “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.”

The full concert is set to air Friday on TNT.

Michael Buble Reigns on Top of Billboard Charts Again

Michael Bublé’s success with his recently released Christmas album has given him the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart for a second week thanks to sales of 293,000. During a cycle when most of the top 20 saw steep double-digit sales dips, Bublé’s holiday musical contribution was up 29 percent as it passed the 1 million mark.

With some former top 10 dwellers falling out of the upper echelon (Coldplay, Daughtry), a flood of Christmas albums creeps up the ranks, including “America’s Got Talent” winner Jackie Evancho’s Heavenly Christmas (up 17 spots to #15, 37,000), Bocelli’s My Christmas (up 33 to #17, 35,000) and perennial faves Mannheim Steamroller’s Christmas Symphony (up 51 to #17, 35,00).

Bublé keeps his winning streak going on the iTunes albums chart, holding on to the #1 spot, with Drake, Adele, Rihanna, Coldplay and Bieber right behind. Rounding out the top 10 are Nickelback, the Killers’ (RED) Christmas charity EP, She & Him’s A Very She & Him Christmas and the “Glee” cast’s Glee: The Music, the Christmas Album, Vol. 2.

Bublé may lose his spot for a bit next week when he faces competition from the Black Keys’ El Camino, as well as new albums from the Roots, Robin Thicke, T-Pain and a posthumous collection from Amy Winehouse .

Taylor Swift’s Newest Music Video “Ours” Releases on Friday

Country pop superstar Taylor Swift has an early holiday gift for her fans – a new music video. The newest single “Ours” from the grammy-winning artist will premiere Friday evening E!.

The track “Ours” is featured on a bonus edition of her 2010 album, and is a sweet country tune about falling for someone everyone thinks you shouldn’t. Swift performed the new single at the CMA Awards earlier this month.

Swift is currently busy writing her next album, which will be released next year. “I’ve just been so excited about what’s gonna happen in the next year,” she said. “I’m also really excited about [the next album]. I’ve been writing all the time. I’ve been writing so much for the new record. I can’t believe I’m saying that already: It comes out in a year, but I’m already excited about it.”

With the end of the year quickly approaching, Swift is busy with writing and working through the holidays. Swift expressed her joy and love for the holidays, saying, “I’m excited about the holidays,” she said. “I love Christmas. I love the whole buildup to Christmas and the way that everything is exciting and wintergreen-ish and Christmas tree-ish.”

Justin Bieber Grows Up and Wants Adult Approach on Next Album

For his upcoming albums, Justin Bieber has said he wants his career to move in the similar direction that Justin Timberlake took after he broke away from *N Sync. As did Timberlake, Bieber wants to take a more adult approach for his future projects.

Bieber’s longtime vocal producer, Kuk Harrell, says, “It’s really important that it’s the proper transition because (…) now we’re watching him grow up,” said Harrell, who also worked with Rihanna on her latest album. “We can’t just throw him into the adult game right away. It has to be the proper transition. There’s a record in between.” Harrell continues, “That’s why I think this Christmas album was really important, because it gave everybody the opportunity to hear him, see him and get used to his voice changing,” he said. “When his proper album comes out, everybody’s going to really be looking at [him vocally].”

With the fine details of his next album being kept quiet, Bieber will release his video for “All I Want for Christmas,” co-starring Mariah Carey, on Wednesday.

[video] Ke$ha Sings Live A Cappella And Wishes You A Merry Christmas!

Ke$ha’s wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and she’s doing it while singing live! Ke$ha posted the following video as a message to her fans and she sang “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” live in Moscow. We didn’t know she had it in her! Tis’ the season! Oh, and you won’t be forgetting this video anytime soon. It’s so spectacular that you’ll be sharing it with your friends thanks to the drunk guy dropping his pants to go to the bathroom while Ke$ha serenades us.

Merry Christmas!

[video] Christmas At Rockefeller Center Performances

Check out the performances from last night’s christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center!

Jessica Simpson- “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”

Kylie Minogue- “Santa Baby”

Josh Groban- “Bells of New York City”

Katherine Jenkins & Jackie Evancho- “Silent Night”

Susan Boyle

Charice- “Jingle Bell Rock”

Wilson Phillips Reunite To Release First Ever Christmas Album

One of the best selling female groups of all time, Wilson Phillips is back together and releasing their first ever Christmas album this October 2010 on Sony MASTERWORKS / DRW Entertainment. The award-winning trio consisting of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson will be reuniting with their original music producer Glen Ballard on this Christmas-themed album, kicking-off the pop group’s overall return. Best known for co-writing Michael Jackson’s hit single Man in the Mirror and producing Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill, Glen Ballard was also the main producer behind Wilson Phillips’ self-titled 1990 debut album, which sold over 10 million copies worldwide and included three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 (“Hold On,” “Release Me,” and “You’re in Love”).

“Reuniting Wilson Phillips with the multi-talented pop producer and songwriter Glen Ballard on an album featuring Christmas favorites and newly written songs is certain to become a holiday classic,” states Alex Miller, Sr. Vice President & General Manager of Sony MASTERWORKS. Read more

Colbie Caillat And Jason Mraz Spread Holiday Cheer On Letterman

There’s nothing better than hearing some of our favorite artists get in the holiday spirit by singing some of our favorite Christmas songs.

Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz stopped by the Late Show with David Letterman to spread some cheer and performed ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’.

Check out their performance of the holiday classic –

Next Page »