http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - Music Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2012 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Tue, 29 May 2012 00:57:41 GMT Tue, 29 May 2012 00:57:41 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://news.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lady-Gaga-Cancels-Indonesia-Show-over-Security-Fears-272094.shtml Lady Gaga was supposed to perform in Jakarta to 52,000 fans in just a few days, but she was forced to back down amid pressure from Islamic groups who branded her a “messenger of the devil.” The singer broke the news to her fans on Twitter.

The controversy began last week, as organizers found out they didn't get the perm... (read more)]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 11:51:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lady-Gaga-Cancels-Indonesia-Show-over-Security-Fears-272094.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lady-Gaga-Cancels-Indonesia-Show-over-Security-Fears-272094.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Producer-Says-Madonna-s-M-D-N-A-Album-Flopped-Because-of-Chris-Brown-272026.shtml Producer William Orbit, the man behind Madonna's latest album, “M.D.N.A.,” which also happens to have been the biggest flop of her career so far, believes that Chris Brown got the best tracks that she should have gotten.

Speaking with fans on Facebook, Orbit explained why he believed Madonna's album didn... (read more)]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 08:35:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Producer-Says-Madonna-s-M-D-N-A-Album-Flopped-Because-of-Chris-Brown-272026.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Producer-Says-Madonna-s-M-D-N-A-Album-Flopped-Because-of-Chris-Brown-272026.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pink-Carey-Hart-Bash-Chris-Brown-for-Lip-syncing-at-Billboard-2012-270961.shtml One of the performers at this Sunday's 2012 Billboard Awards was Chris Brown, who took to the stage to showcase one of his more recent hits, “Turn Up the Music.” If fans at home and in the audience loved it, Pink and husband Carey Hart certainly didn't.

Shortly after the awards show, Carey Hart took to h... (read more)]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 08:58:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pink-Carey-Hart-Bash-Chris-Brown-for-Lip-syncing-at-Billboard-2012-270961.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pink-Carey-Hart-Bash-Chris-Brown-for-Lip-syncing-at-Billboard-2012-270961.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Whitney-Houston-Family-Demands-Ex-Lover-Ray-J-Be-Removed-from-Awards-Show-270927.shtml For the past few years of her life, Whitney Houston dated Ray J, who now maintains they were soul-mates and very good friends. At the 2012 Billboard Awards, though, he got no love from her family and especially from Patricia Houston, it has emerged.

As we also noted the other day, Whitney was honored with th... (read more)]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 07:42:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Whitney-Houston-Family-Demands-Ex-Lover-Ray-J-Be-Removed-from-Awards-Show-270927.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Whitney-Houston-Family-Demands-Ex-Lover-Ray-J-Be-Removed-from-Awards-Show-270927.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Whitney-Houston-s-Family-Feuding-over-2012-Billboard-Awards-270726.shtml Whitney Houston was the recipient of the Millennium Award at last night's Billboard Awards 2012, with Pat Houston and Bobbi Kristina Brown taking to the stage to accept it. However, the entire thing didn't go down without some drama, it has emerged.

TMZ claims to have it on very good authority that Pat, Whitney's manager ... (read more)]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 09:23:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Whitney-Houston-s-Family-Feuding-over-2012-Billboard-Awards-270726.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Whitney-Houston-s-Family-Feuding-over-2012-Billboard-Awards-270726.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/2012-Billboard-Awards-The-Winners-270704.shtml Last night, at the 2012 Billboard Awards, the world got confirmation of what it already knew: Adele and Justin Bieber were among the biggest, most successful and popular stars of today. They were the big winners of the night.

During the 3-hour, performance-heavy gala, members of the audience felt all sorts of mixed emotions, as the industry honore... (read more)]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 08:39:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/2012-Billboard-Awards-The-Winners-270704.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/2012-Billboard-Awards-The-Winners-270704.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lisa-Marie-Presley-Announces-Break-with-Scientology-in-New-Song-269586.shtml Lisa Marie Presley, the King's daughter, has finally decided to leave the Church of Scientology whose member she's been for years, together with her mother Priscilla. At least, that's what her new song “So Long” seems to hint, it is being said.

It must be common knowledge by now that Scientology is a cult ... (read more)]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 09:51:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lisa-Marie-Presley-Announces-Break-with-Scientology-in-New-Song-269586.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lisa-Marie-Presley-Announces-Break-with-Scientology-in-New-Song-269586.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adele-on-Matt-Lauer-All-I-Want-to-Do-Is-Sing-269261.shtml After her spectacular comeback into the spotlight at the Grammys this year, which put an end to months of bad health and severe vocal issues, Adele went under the radar again. She recently broke her silence by sitting down for a no-holds-barred interview with Matt Lauer.

It will air in full next month but, until then, fans still have so... (read more)]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 07:45:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adele-on-Matt-Lauer-All-I-Want-to-Do-Is-Sing-269261.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adele-on-Matt-Lauer-All-I-Want-to-Do-Is-Sing-269261.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adam-Lambert-Trespassing-Album-Review-269180.shtml Back in 2009, Adam Lambert followed up on his American Idol success with his first studio material, the chart-topping “For Your Entertainment.” His sophomore album, “Trespassing,” will be out this Tuesday, May 15, 2012 – and it's just as fresh, exciting and groundbreaking as its predecessor.

Fans (Glamberts) must ... (read more)]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 07:01:01 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adam-Lambert-Trespassing-Album-Review-269180.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adam-Lambert-Trespassing-Album-Review-269180.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/TLC-Revives-Left-Eye-for-Major-Reunion-Tour-266532.shtml Since Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's revival of Tupac at Coachella 2012 proved such a massive success, the biggest girl group of all times will also be reuniting this year using the same “trick”: TLC will bring Left Eye to life on stage.

The two surviving members of the band have announced their plans for 2012 and, as Billboard can... (read more)]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:21:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/TLC-Revives-Left-Eye-for-Major-Reunion-Tour-266532.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/TLC-Revives-Left-Eye-for-Major-Reunion-Tour-266532.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-Wants-Duet-with-Adele-265541.shtml Even if figures show, without a doubt, that Adele is one of the hottest artists to break into the spotlight in many years, it's the amount of stars who would want to work with her that confirms it. Madonna is just one of them.

In a recent interview with ITV that airs today, the Queen of Pop says she'd love nothing more than the chance to work with the ... (read more)]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:31:02 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-Wants-Duet-with-Adele-265541.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-Wants-Duet-with-Adele-265541.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lopez-to-Tour-Internationally-with-Enrique-Iglesias-265506.shtml Fans have been praying for such an announcement for years, and it seems it will finally happen: Jennifer Lopez is in talks with none other than Enrique Iglesias, for the possibility of doing a joint world tour.

Nothing is confirmed yet but, according to Billboard, all signs point in the right direction.

Unti... (read more)]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:22:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lopez-to-Tour-Internationally-with-Enrique-Iglesias-265506.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lopez-to-Tour-Internationally-with-Enrique-Iglesias-265506.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-s-M-D-N-A-Has-Record-Breaking-Almost-90-Sales-Drop-264188.shtml Madonna launched her twelfth studio album, “M.D.N.A.,” last week and, despite mixed reviews, sales were initially very strong. In its second week, they bowed by almost 90%, thus making Madonna the first artist to record such huge second-week drop since 1991.

Because of the numbers cited by Billboard, the diva'... (read more)]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:53:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-s-M-D-N-A-Has-Record-Breaking-Almost-90-Sales-Drop-264188.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-s-M-D-N-A-Has-Record-Breaking-Almost-90-Sales-Drop-264188.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katy-Perry-Is-Already-Disgusted-by-Fame-263835.shtml Though there was a time when she could only dream of one day being as famous as she is today, Katy Perry is already disgusted with the whole fame game, as she reveals in her latest interview with Teen Vogue magazine.

The singer, who is now promoting a new music release, says it's her art what she holds most important in her life and not her... (read more)]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:44:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katy-Perry-Is-Already-Disgusted-by-Fame-263835.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katy-Perry-Is-Already-Disgusted-by-Fame-263835.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lopez-Slammed-for-Dance-Again-Video-She-s-Desperate-for-Fame-263601.shtml Jennifer Lopez has a new music video out, for “Dance Again.” While some insist she made a mistake to cast real-life beau Casper Smart as her love interest, right wing groups protest against her apparent loss of all sense of decency.

The full video premiered on American Idol, where JLo is judge and me... (read more)]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 14:36:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lopez-Slammed-for-Dance-Again-Video-She-s-Desperate-for-Fame-263601.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lopez-Slammed-for-Dance-Again-Video-She-s-Desperate-for-Fame-263601.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ashton-Kutcher-Offends-with-Country-Music-Awards-2012-Appearance-262790.shtml Over the weekend, Ashton Kutcher made a surprise appearance at the Country Music Awards 2012, where he presented the award for Female Vocalist of the Year to Miranda Lambert. His brief moment on stage did not fail to upset some country music stars.

Oddly enough, Us Weekly reports, Miranda was one of them.

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After her fabulous 2011, which culminated with 6 Grammy wins, Adele seemed to hint in an interview that she planned to take some time off... (read more)]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 08:26:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adele-Announces-New-Music-for-2012-262708.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adele-Announces-New-Music-for-2012-262708.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kate-Winslet-on-Celine-Dion-Titanic-Song-It-Makes-Me-Want-to-Throw-Up-262144.shtml With the 3D re-release of James Cameron’s “Titanic,” Kate Winslet, the lead female star of the film, has been doing lots of interviews to promote it. During one with MTV, she opened up a bit about how she felt about Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” the theme song.

Video of... (read more)]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:10:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kate-Winslet-on-Celine-Dion-Titanic-Song-It-Makes-Me-Want-to-Throw-Up-262144.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kate-Winslet-on-Celine-Dion-Titanic-Song-It-Makes-Me-Want-to-Throw-Up-262144.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-Reaches-Out-to-Deadmau5-Feud-Is-Over-261394.shtml The other day, Deadmau5 ripped into Madonna in several, very harsh online posts, for apparently supporting drug use by giving “molly” a shout-out during a recent concert. She's reached out to him now and the feud is over.

It all started when Madonna took to the stage in Miami and asked the crowd “How many people in thi... (read more)]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:54:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-Reaches-Out-to-Deadmau5-Feud-Is-Over-261394.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-Reaches-Out-to-Deadmau5-Feud-Is-Over-261394.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Deadmau5-Rips-into-Madonna-for-Advocating-Drug-Use-in-Concert-261115.shtml To promote her new album, “M.D.N.A.,” Madonna performed at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami this weekend. She's now come under fire from Deadmau5 for advocating drugs during the concert.

You can see a video of Madonna at the event below, but *please be warned that it contains offensive language.

A... (read more)]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:06:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Deadmau5-Rips-into-Madonna-for-Advocating-Drug-Use-in-Concert-261115.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Deadmau5-Rips-into-Madonna-for-Advocating-Drug-Use-in-Concert-261115.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/YouTube-Bans-Madonna-s-Girl-Gone-Wild-Video-260819.shtml Madonna has managed to stir up controversy once more. Her latest video, for the single “Girl Gone Wild,” off the “M.D.N.A.” album, has been age-restricted on YouTube because it contains images deemed not suitable for youngsters.

In a statement cited by Digital Spy, YouTube says that it was users who flagged the cli... (read more)]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:14:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/YouTube-Bans-Madonna-s-Girl-Gone-Wild-Video-260819.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/YouTube-Bans-Madonna-s-Girl-Gone-Wild-Video-260819.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Rihanna-Criticized-by-Gene-Simmons-Tommy-Lee-260350.shtml She must be accustomed by now to seeing her name in the headlines but, perhaps never before, has Rihanna been forced to hear such harsh things said about her – in a prestigious music magazine, no less.

In a recent interview with Billboard, announcing their joint tour, the rockers from KISS and Motley Crue lambasted Rihanna for bei... (read more)]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:36:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Rihanna-Criticized-by-Gene-Simmons-Tommy-Lee-260350.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Rihanna-Criticized-by-Gene-Simmons-Tommy-Lee-260350.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katy-Perry-Disses-Beyonce-Confirms-Rihanna-Duet-260043.shtml Good pals Rihanna and Katy Perry are finally ready to take that step fans have been dreaming of for some time: make music together. Katy has confirmed a duet is in the works and, in the process, dissed Beyonce and Shakira.

In a new interview cited by AOL Music, Katy says that, indeed, the rumors are true: she and Rihanna will be head... (read more)]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:02:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katy-Perry-Disses-Beyonce-Confirms-Rihanna-Duet-260043.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katy-Perry-Disses-Beyonce-Confirms-Rihanna-Duet-260043.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Beyonce-Announces-Concert-Dates-259858.shtml Being a mommy won't stop her from being the hardest working woman in showbiz, that much is clear. Less than three months after giving birth, the singer has already announced her comeback to live performing.

On a post on her official website (so this is the real deal, not just a rumor), Beyonce announces 3 shows on Memorial Weekend, with tickets goin... (read more)]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:20:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Beyonce-Announces-Concert-Dates-259858.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Beyonce-Announces-Concert-Dates-259858.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Rihanna-Explains-Chris-Brown-Collaboration-He-s-the-Hottest-259149.shtml Rihanna is finally addressing the controversy she and Chris Brown created when they decided to release not one but two records together. It was all about the music, she tells Ryan Seacrest.

The pop star spoke to Ryan on the phone for a radio interview the other day and, among other things, she also talked about her decisi... (read more)]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:20:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Rihanna-Explains-Chris-Brown-Collaboration-He-s-the-Hottest-259149.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Rihanna-Explains-Chris-Brown-Collaboration-He-s-the-Hottest-259149.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Bruno-Mars-Covers-Playboy-the-Music-Issue-258709.shtml Everybody loves Bruno Mars, the man of the hour right now in music. Talented, a consummate artist and a very charming young man, his is the name on everybody's lips. Playboy knows this too well.

The Grammy-nominated singer graces the cover of the latest Music Issue of the magazine and, as expected, he's also featured in an in-depth intervi... (read more)]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:54:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Bruno-Mars-Covers-Playboy-the-Music-Issue-258709.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Bruno-Mars-Covers-Playboy-the-Music-Issue-258709.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Taylor-Swift-Is-Billboard-s-Top-Moneymaker-with-35-7-Million-27-1-Million-258209.shtml She might be young but she's definitely got the world at her feet. Country singer Taylor Swift is officially the biggest thing on the market right now, with Billboard naming her the top moneymaker of 2012, based on figures for 2011.

This past year, Taylor hasn't just reaped the warmest praises from critics: ... (read more)]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:57:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Taylor-Swift-Is-Billboard-s-Top-Moneymaker-with-35-7-Million-27-1-Million-258209.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Taylor-Swift-Is-Billboard-s-Top-Moneymaker-with-35-7-Million-27-1-Million-258209.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-Blasts-Ex-Guy-Ritchie-in-New-Song-256923.shtml Even though they ended their marriage in 2008, Madonna may still be harboring some negative feelings towards her ex, film director Guy Ritchie. In fact, one of the tracks on her latest album might be especially for him.

The Daily Mail reports that “I Don't Give a …,” one of the songs on the new studio material, was writt... (read more)]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 13:12:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-Blasts-Ex-Guy-Ritchie-in-New-Song-256923.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Madonna-Blasts-Ex-Guy-Ritchie-in-New-Song-256923.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Michael-Jackson-s-Entire-Back-Catalog-Stolen-from-Sony-256742.shtml Sony has been dealt a severe blow. An 2010 attack cost him 50,000 music files, among which was also Michael Jackson's back catalog, including songs that were supposed to be released in the next years.

The attack took place in April last year, but it took Sony several weeks to uncover the breach. It's just now that they're confir... (read more)]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 15:58:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Michael-Jackson-s-Entire-Back-Catalog-Stolen-from-Sony-256742.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Michael-Jackson-s-Entire-Back-Catalog-Stolen-from-Sony-256742.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Paris-Jackson-Confirms-Last-Michael-Jackson-Album-Was-Faked-256083.shtml When Sony put out the “Michael” album in 2010, there was a lot of speculation on whether the voice on it was Michael Jackson's or some impostor's. It would seem that the singer's own daughter, Paris, believes the latter.

TMZ reports that, shortly before the album came out, Paris took part in an online chat with... (read more)]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2012 15:23:00 GMT Softpedia News - Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Paris-Jackson-Confirms-Last-Michael-Jackson-Album-Was-Faked-256083.shtml Music http://news.softpedia.com/news/Paris-Jackson-Confirms-Last-Michael-Jackson-Album-Was-Faked-256083.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan)