Simon Cowell’s Haiti Charity Song Expected To Be Huge in The U.K.

A cover of R.E.M.’s 1992 classic “Everybody Hurts,” produced by Simon Cowell and re-recorded to help the victims of last month’s natural disaster in Haiti, is predicted to be a huge hit in the United Kingdom. It has even been said that it will most likely be Britain’s biggest-selling single in 10 years.

Stars that lent their voices to the single, include Kylie Minogue, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, and Susan Boyle.

The track was released on Tuesday, but is expected to go platinum across the pond by the end of the week.

Oscar Nominations For Best Song Announced

The 2010 Oscar Nominations were announced early this morning and here are the nominees for ‘Best Song’ –

“Almost There,” The Princess and the Frog, Randy Newman
“Down in New Orleans,” The Princess and the Frog, Randy Newman
“Loin de Paname,” Paris 36, Reinhardt Wagner & Frank Thomas
“Take It All,” Nine, Maury Weston
“The Weary Kind,” Crazy Heart, T-Bone Burnett & Ryan Bingham

Noticeably absent is ‘I See You’ from Avatar, recorded by Leona Lewis. With all of the nominations for Avatar, I thought for sure she’d be a shoe-in. This year just hasn’t gotten off to a good start for her.

The Oscars will take place on March 7th.

Ke$ha Tops The Billboard Charts More Than Once

Ke$ha has a lot to celebrate. Not only did her album Animal knock Susan Boyle’s I Dreamed A Dream out of the top spot, but she also has the No. 1 single on the Hot 100 chart with ‘Tik Tok’. Ke$ha is the first artist to top both charts since Leona Lewis in 2008.

But it doesn’t stop there!

Ke$ha’s second single ‘Blah Blah Blah’ skyrocketed to the No. 7 spot on the Hot 100 chart and debuted at the No. 2 spot on the Digital Songs Chart. ‘Tik Tok’ is No. 1 on the Digital Songs Chart. Ke$ha is the first artist to hold down both spots since the Black Eyed Peas did it with ‘Boom Boom Pow’ and ‘I Gotta Feeling’.

Congratulations.

Behind The Scenes: Leona Lewis ‘I Got You’ Music Video

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Here’s your first look at Leona Lewis’ new music video for her current single ‘I Got You’. Check out these pics that were taken during her shoot.

Although her album hasn’t sold as well as her label had hoped her in the states, it is worth noting that it has been certified double platinum in the UK.

And Lewis also sings the theme song to the No. 1 movie at the box office, Avatar. The theme song ‘I See You’, not to be confused with her current single ‘I Got You’, is very reminiscent of Celine Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from Titanic. It will be interesting to see if ‘I See You’ makes its way onto the charts.

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New Music Video: Leona Lewis ‘I See You’ From The Movie Avatar

Avatar is one of the most talked about films this holiday season and Leona Lewis has recorded ‘I See You’ for the movie’s soundtrack. Lewis channels her inner Celine Dion in what is truly a magical song and reminiscent of Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from Titanic. ‘I See You’ has been nominated in the Best Original Song/Motion Picture category.

Check out the music video to get a glimpse of what you can expect to see when the film is officially released –

The Man That Attacked Leona Lewis Was Admitted To A Mental Hospital

Peter Kowalczyk, 29, appeared at London’s City of Westminster Magistrates Court to answer a charge of common assault. Peter is a schizophrenic man charged with attacking singer Leona Lewis during a London book signing last October has pleaded guilty to assaulting the star and been ordered to remain in hospital under Britain’s Mental Health Act. According to court documents, the pop star was left with redness and swelling to the face, and whiplash symptoms after being punched by Kowalczyk.

“I feel completely devastated by this attack. Now I am very frightened about going out in public and I don’t know where the next attack will come from and if this will be more serious than what has just happened,” Leona Lewis said..

“This is what happens when you don’t take your medication. A woman is now devastated,” the judge told Kowalczyk.

District Judge Howard Riddle has ordered Kowalczyk to remain in hospital for an indeterminate period.

“This is what happens when you don’t take your medication. A woman is now devastated,” the judge told Kowalczyk.

Leona Lewis To Win An Oscar?

She’s already a talent show sensation, but songbird Leona Lewis is hoping she’ll soon be a double Oscar winner. The Grammy-nominated Brit has two soundtrack tunes in the running for the Best Original Song category.

Leona’s current single “Happy” is featured in the critically-acclaimed Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey-produced film Precious, the story of an overweight, illiterate teen who goes to an alternative school in search of a better life.

“I’m just so proud of it cos I wrote it, and to be associated with a film like Precious, which is about trying to overcome troubles and trials in your life,” Leona, 24, said of the song. “I’m glad that someone got that message.”

Leona’s “I See You” is also tapped for an Oscar nod. The song is featured in Titanic director James Cameron’s new sci-fi adventure Avatar.

“I only saw a half-hour clip of the film,” said Leona. “It’s not finished yet, and it’s insane, awesome. I heard the song – great lyrics, very, very epic. So I went in and I did it. And then they played it to James and he phoned me up and said: ‘Oh, my God. I love you!’ He’s so cool.”

“I had this perception that he was going to be totally untouchable and unreach-able. But he’s just like your nice uncle. He’s lovely.”

Leona could perform both songs at the 2010 Academy Awards bash in Tinseltown next March.

Susan Boyle Has UK’s Best-Selling Debut Album Ever

Susan Boyle makes history ont the British charts! The debut album of Scottish singer Susan Boyle — who shot to fame after her audition for TV show Britain’s Got Talent — has become the fastest selling album in Britain this year and the best-selling debut album in the UK ever.

The talent star moved 410,000 copies of I Dreamed A Dream — featuring covers of “Wild Horses” and “I Dreamed A Dream” from the musical Les Miserables – according to the Official Charts Company.

“She did it her way and made a dream come true,” Susan’s mentor Simon Cowell told BBC News Monday. “In Britain’s Got Talent she opened her mouth and the world fell in love with her, which is why her album has been the fastest selling of any woman making her debut.”

Songbird Leona Lewis previously held the record for Britain’s best-selling debut album; her first effort Spirit earned over 375,000 sales in 2007.

Leona Lewis Debuts At No. 1 On U.K. Charts With ‘Echo’

Leona Lewis scored a No. 1 debut on the U.K. album chart Sunday (Nov. 22) with her second album Echo.

The former X Factor winner sold 161,000 copies of Echo, compared to an opening of 375,000 for her first album Spirit almost two years ago.

Lewis’ debut pushed 2008 X Factor runners-up JLS down to No. 2 with their self-titled debut album.

John Mayer Expected To Top Billboard 200

John Mayer is on track to debut at No. 1 with “Battle Studies,” which could sell somewhere between 275,000 and 300,000 copies by week’s end on Sunday (Nov. 22), according to industry sources. It will be the singer/songwriter’s second topper, following “Heavier Things” in 2003. “Heavier” bowed in the penthouse with 317,000 copies. Mayer’s last studio set, “Continuum,” entered the chart at No. 2 with 300,000 in 2006.

Next in line could be Casting Crowns’ “Until the Whole World Hears,” with possibly as much as 175,000 copies. After that, 50 Cent’s “Before I Self Destruct” and Norah Jones’ “The Fall” are vying for the third-highest debut, as each are estimated to sell around 150,000 copies.

Tween sensation Justin Bieber’s debut album, “My World,” could shift 100,000 copies while “American Idol” winner Kris Allen may see his debut effort move approximately 90,000 copies. Rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures seems on track to sell about 75,000 with its first effort and Leona Lewis’ second album, “Echo,” may sell 50,000 to 60,000, as will Paul McCartney’s new live set “Good Evening New York City.”

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