Paris Hilton Works With Afrojack, LMFAO on New Album

Paris Hilton is hooking up with club-music producer extraordinaire Afrojack for her next record and is close to getting it done.

“I’ve been in the studio all day recording my new album. It’s completely different from my last album. I’m going with a whole new genre. I have Afrojack executive-producing the entire album. So we’ve just been coming up with the most incredible tracks,” she teased. “I was just in the studio with RedFoo the other night, so we’re going to be doing my new single with LMFAO.”

Given how ubiquitous LMFAO is these days, a Paris/LMFAO track could be the perfect combination to reintroduce the world to Paris Hilton, pop star. “I’m so excited. The music’s turning out so great and I can’t wait to release it this summer. Two nights ago [I recorded the song with LMFAO],” she said, describing the session as “awesome.” “I’ve known them since I was a little girl. We grew up together ’cause our parents are friends, so I’m just so proud of them and all their success and what they’ve done ’cause they’ve just created this whole ‘Party Rock’ brand and it’s just so awesome.”

Noting that she grew up singing in the choir and can also play violin, piano and guitar, Paris defends her choice to record another album. “I think a lot of people don’t know that music is my passion since I was a little girl,” she said. “I’m very musically talented. This is more my thing [musically on this album], more of a club scene, more dance. … The single’s done; it’s in the can. That’s probably going to be out [within] the next month or two.”

Hilton isn’t just singing for her new record — she’ll also be trying her hand at singing on the big screen when she works with “Repo! The Genetic Opera” director Darren Bousman on his next project. “I’m about to do a film with my friend Darren Bousman. He has a new musical that’s coming up called ‘The Devil’s Carnival,’ ” she said. “It’s about Hell, it’s a musical and it’s different.”

Wiz Khalifa Sued by Rapper for Plagiarism

Pittsburgh rapper Maxamillion has filed a $2.3 million lawsuit against rapper Wiz Khalifa with the claim that Khalifa’s hit “Black and Yellow” stole elements from his own tune “Pink N Yellow.” Maxamillion, otherwise known as Max Warren, says “Pink N Yellow” was copyrighted in 2008, while Khalifa’s hit was copyrighted last year.

Maxamillion’s lawsuit points at Khalifa along with two other songwriters and an assortment of record companies and music publishers.

New Details On Rihanna’s Upcoming Album

After her brief journey to the dark side, Rihanna’s returning to the lighter side of pop with a new album that’s set to be released later this year. Producer Sean Garrett is dishing the details exclusively to Rap-Up.com.

“It’s a fucking smash. I gave her a humongous radio record. It’s just so infectious. It’s about getting past any drama and just being happy to be alive. It’s an encouraging record. It feels great and it’s got great tempo…Whenever I think of Rihanna, it makes me happy. To be honest, I wasn’t really that excited about hearing her in a dark zone. I love Rihanna for being that girl… She’s like the lil’ fantasy chick—nice brown skin, beautiful woman with a Caribbean swagger that’s ridiculous.”

In addition to Sean Garrett, Rihanna is reportedly working with Ne-Yo and David Guetta. It’s looking like her new album will be more radio-friendly than Rated R.

“Whenever I think of Rihanna, it makes me happy. To be honest, I wasn’t really that excited about hearing her in a dark zone. I love Rihanna for being that girl… She’s like the lil’ fantasy chick—nice brown skin, beautiful woman with a Caribbean swagger that’s ridiculous,” said Garrett.

We couldn’t agree more. We’re excited for the return of the real Rihanna.

New Music Video: Britney Spears ’3′ – The Director’s Cut

Britney Spears’ current single ’3′ became an instant hit making the music video one of Spears’ most highly anticipated videos to date when it was released a few weeks ago. Yesterday, the director’s cut was released containing never before seen footage.

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New Video: Lady Gaga ‘Bad Romance’

Here it is! The highly anticipated video for Lady Gaga’s new smash hit ‘Bad Romance’ from her upcoming release The Fame Monster.

The video was directed by Francis Lawrence, the man behind such videos as Britney Spears’ ‘I’m A Slave 4 U’ and Janet Jackson’s ‘Someone to Call My Lover.’

“I knew [Lawrence's] ability as a director is so much higher than what I could [do],” Gaga explained to MTV News. “There’s this one shot in the video where I get kidnapped by supermodels. I’m washing away my sins and they shove vodka down my throat to drug me up before they sell me off to the Russian mafia.”

Amazing!

Video Preview: Lady Gaga Bad Romance

Lady Gaga previewed a clip of her new music video on German talk show Wetten Dass. It contains all of the dramatic elements we’ve come to expect and love from Lady Gaga.

The full video will premiere exclusively at LadyGaga.com today!

Lady Gaga Lands Another No. 1 Hit

Lady GaGa has the #1 song on mainstream radio in America this week with Paparazzi.

Insiders claim Gaga is the only artist to have four #1s from a debut album since the start of monitored airplay charts.

Lady Gaga has made history in more ways than one with her debut album The Fame.

Congratulations!

Leona Lewis Grateful Fan Attack Wasn’t Worse

Leona Lewis is grateful an attack with a crazy fan at a London book signing this month didn’t turn deadly.
The singing sensation was left in shock after a fan reportedly lashed out at her during a book signing session in London.

Peter Kowalczyk, 29, the emotionally unstable singer accused of punching the star, was arrested at the scene, and later sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

Despite canceling several promotional appearances following the incident, Leona is eager to put the ordeal behind her.

“It could have been worse. I’m still alive, it’s just something you have to deal with when you have fame and the positives far outweigh the negatives. I don’t like to dwell on the negatives, I’m a very positive person.”

Leona is as loyal as she is positive; the songbird turned down the chance to make out with Chace Crawford.

The X Factor winner, 24, and the Gossip Girl star appeared together in her “I Will Be” video last year, but Leona didn’t want to upset her longtime boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa by smooching with the hunk.

“They wanted me and Chace to kiss. But I said no way. I’d just have been too embarrassed, he’s my friend! He’s so beautiful, I mean, look at him – he could be a girl. He’d be a really pretty girl,” she laughed.

“But I just don’t think of him like that. And it wouldn’t be fair to Lou to kiss other guys.”

Jay Sean Performs ‘Down’ Live On Ellen

Jay Sean is quickly becoming a household name with the success of his hit ‘Down’, which is currently at the #1 spot on the Billboard chart.

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Original Demo Of Beyoncé’s ‘Halo’ By Ryan Tedder Leaked

Beyoncé’s smash hit ‘Halo’ was originally written by Ryan Tedder of One Republic. Tedder also wrote Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Already Gone’ which has stirred up some controversy for sounding similar to ‘Halo’. Clarkson has since started performing a new version of the song to put the controversy to rest.

The original demo of ‘Halo’ recorded by Ryan Tedder has leaked online today and we’ve got it for you to check out. Beyoncé definitely brought a lot to this song.

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