Whitney Houston's New Album

"I Look To You" will be the first album Whitney Houston will release since 2002. The album will be released on September 1st. will.i.am, Sean Garrett, and Akon all have contributed to the making of "I Look To You".

Here’s The Official "I Look To You" Tracklisting:

1. Million Dollar Bill
2. Nothin’ But Love
3. Call You Tonight
4. I Look To You
5. Like I Never Left (featuring Akon)
6. A Song For You
7. I Didn’t Know My Own Strength
8. Worth It
9. For The Lovers
10. I Got You

Katy Perry Today Concert Series

Katy Perry performed for a packed crowd in New York City’s Rockefeller Center as part of The TODAY Show’s Summer Concert Series on Friday, July 24th.

Katy Perry performs her song “Hot N Cold” for a huge group of fans on Rockefeller Plaza.

Singer Katy Perry talks to TODAY’s Matt Lauer about her recent world tour and performs her song “Waking Up in Vegas” on the Plaza.

Katy Perry performs "Thinking Of You".

Ledisi's 'Turn Me Loose' Tracklisting + Credits + Album Cover Artwork!

'Turn Me Loose', Ledisi's highly anticipated 4th studio album, will drop on August 18th! In the meantime, check out the full tracklisting and credits for a preview of what's to come!

And don't forget to visit 'Turn Me Loose' Online Countdown Website, where each week you can preview two new tracks off the album. This week, listen to "Higher Than This" and "Alone"!


'Turn Me Loose' Tracklisting & Credits:

1. Runnin’ (Ledisi Young/Xavier Mosley) Produced by Chief Xcel and Ledisi

2. Everything Changes (Ledisi Young/Carl “Chucky” Thompson/Kyonte Vincent) Produced by Carl “Chucky” Thompson and Ledisi

3. Turn Me Loose (Ledisi Young/Rex Rideout) Produced by Rex Rideout and Ledisi

4. Higher Than This (James Harris III/Terry Lewis/Ledisi Young/James Q. Wright) Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Ledisi

5. Alone (Ledisi Young/Carvin Haggins/Ivan Barias/Johnnie “Smurf” Smith/Curt Chambers) Produced by Ivan Barias & Carvin Haggins and Ledisi

6. Love Never Changes (Ledisi Young/Raphael Saadiq) Produced by Raphael Saadiq and Ledisi

7. Please Stay (Ledisi Young/Raphael Saadiq) Produced by Raphael Saadiq and Ledisi

8. Knockin’ (Ledisi Young/Adam Deitch/Eric Krasno) Produced by Fyre Dept. and Ledisi

9. Say No (Ledisi Young/Adam Deitch/Eric Krasno) Produced by Fyre Dept. and Ledisi

10. Goin’ Thru Changes (Ledisi Young/Rex Rideout) Produced by Rex Rideout and Ledisi

11. I Need Love (Ledisi Young/Carvin Haggins/Ivan Barias/Johnnie “Smurf” Smith) Produced by Ivan Barias & Carvin Haggins and Ledisi

12. Trippin’ (Ledisi Young/Carl “Chucky” Thompson/Kyonte Vincent) Produced by Carl “Chucky” Thompson and Ledisi

13. The Answer to Why (Ledisi Young/Lorenzo Johnson) Produced by Rex Rideout and Ledisi

Visit the iTunes music store to download "Goin' Thru Changes" now!

Are you Ledisi's ultimate fan? Prove it and win an iPod Nano or a trip to see Ledisi live in concert! Find out how right here.

Madonna's "Celebration"

On September 28th, Warner Brothers will release "Celebration", the last album Madonna will make under her former label. "Celebration" is a greatest hits album which comprises 30 tracks from Madonna's successful 26 year career in the music industry. A DVD featuring the singer’s most popular videos will be made available on the same day.

“Celebration,” the CD will also include two new songs that were recently recorded in New York City. The first single, also titled, “Celebration,” co-produced by Madonna and Paul Oakenfold, will be released August 3rd. (Read more here)

This is the rumored track listing (it’s not official yet):

CD1
“Vogue”
“Express Yourself”
“Into the Groove”
“Papa don’t Preach”
“La Isla Bonita”
“Everybody”
“Lucky Star”
“Holiday”
“Like a Virgin”
“Borderline”
“Material Girl”
“Crazy for You”
“Open your Heart”
“Cherish”
“Like a Prayer”
“Justify my Love”
“Deeper and Deeper”
“Erotica”
“Rain”

CD2
“Celebration”
“Music”
“Get Together”
“Frozen”
“Hung Up”
“Ray of Light”
“Beautiful Stranger”
“Don’t Tell Me”
“Hollywood”
“Human Nature”
“Secret”
“Take a Bow”
“American Life”
“Die Another Day”
“Sorry”
“4 Minutes”
“Give It 2 Me”
“Revolver”

Prince Montreux Jazz Festival Reviews, Pictures, Videos

"Montreux, thank you," Prince said, as he blew a kiss to the crowd before kicking off an encore with "Insatiable."

Prince closed the Montreux Jazz Festival with two amazing shows! He's receiving a lot of praise by organizers, fans, and critics!

Claude Nobs, founder of the festival in its 43rd annual edition, told fans cheering in vain for a second encore: "The jazz set he created here tonight has never been performed elsewhere."

"This was a very different show," said Patrick O'Keeffe, from Ireland. "He rarely plays with just three band members, normally it is much bigger band with brass and horns and sax."

FIRST CONCERT SET LIST:

When I lay my hands on u
Little red corvette
Somewhere here on earth
When the lights go down
Willing and able
I love u but I don't trust u anymore
She spoke 2 me
Love like jazz
All this love

1st encore:
Empty room
Elixer
In a large room with no light

2nd encore:
Insatiable
Scandalous
The Beautiful Ones
Nothing Compares 2 U

the band was:
John Blackwell
Rhonda Smith
Renato Neto

4 the encores: as above plus Mr Hayes


SECOND CONCERT SET LIST:

When I Lay My Hands On U
Stratus / That's It
John Blackwell solo
All Shook Up
Peach
Spanish Castle Magic
When U Were Mine
Little Red Corvette
Somewhere Here On Earth
She Spoke 2 Me
I Love U But I Don't Trust U Anymore Love Like Jazz
All The Critics Love U In Montreux / Housequake

Encore:

In A Large Room With No Light
Purple Rain

Exclusive Prince Song on Montreux Jazz Fest Site!

As previously reported, Prince is going to perform tomorrow night 2 shows at the Montreux Jazz Festival. For this occasion, he has released exclusively on the Jazz Festivals's site a song never previously released. It's titled "In a Large Room With No Light" and is available here.

"In a Large Room With No Light" is a groovy mix of soul, jazz and funk, whose melodic structure mounts to a guitar solo climax." (Montreux Jazz Festival Site).

The song is a great preview to what those lucky 7000 ticket holders will see!

Jamie Foxx and Chanj Perform 'Rock With You'

Chanj took the stage with some of the industry's elite to pay tribute to Michael Jackson!

Already receiving praise from the likes of actress Taraji P. Henson and producers Dre and Vidal, rising talent Chanj took the stage with Jamie Foxx, Teena Marie, Trey Songz, Lil Mama, Estelle, Day26 and others to perform the classic Michael Jackson track "Rock With You". Once again, his falsetto will "chanj" your life!

"It's The Worst" EP will be available July 21st on iTunes! Mark your calendars, it's time for Chanj!

New Beyonce Video - Sweet Dreams

Beyonce's new video for "Sweet Dreams" leaked before the release of Beyoncé's 2008 album I Am ... Sasha Fierce, only back then, it was called "Beautiful Nightmare". The vidwo was directed by Adira Petty (whose résumé includes clips for Duffy and Regina Spektor).

Beyonce's dancers who have accompanied her throughout "I Am... Sasha Fierce" are also to be seen in this new video (Ebony Williams and Ashley Everett). The release of this new single most likely sets out Beyonce for another chart topping position.

Erykah Badu - Michael Jackson Tribute

"I Wanna Be Where You Are" is a tribue song Erykah Badu and the Roots made together for Michael Jackson.

Erykah Badu is currently in the studio with James Poyser recording "New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return Of The Ankh". She is also embarking on an international tour which started in Milan two days ago:

Jul. 10: Paris (Zenith)
Jul. 11: Rotterdam, Holland (North Sea Jazz Festival)
Jul. 13: Copenhagen (Vega)
Jul. 15: Oslo (Santrum Scene)
Jul. 17: Pori (Pori Jazz Festival/Kirjurinluoto Arena)
Jul. 19: Stockholm (Stockholm International Jazz Festival)
Jul. 21: Nice (Nice Jazz Festival)
Aug. 6: Atlantic City, N.J. (TBA)
Aug. 7: Detroit (TBA)
Sept. 10: Memphis (Orpheum Theatre)

Lady Gaga Releases SEX-PLICIT, SEX-PLOSIVE 'LoveGame' Widget!

"I am the most sexually free woman on the planet!" - Lady Gaga

Can't get enough of Lady Gaga's "LoveGame"? We thought not. And now she's taking her killer single to a whole new level with a naughty new gadget!

Highly recommended for experimental lovers, Lady Gaga's embeddable "LoveGame" widget guarantees an engaging and pleasurable experience for all its players. Grab the link below and get your game on!

Lady Gaga's "LoveGame" Widget

FYI, "LoveGame" is currently holding down the #5 spot on Billboard. Lady Gaga is on her A Game.

Mandela Day Line Up

Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Queen Latifah have all signed up for the 'Mandela Day'.

According to organizers, each artist will participate in a July 18 concert to raise awareness and funds with the intention of creating an official Mandela Day to be held annually on his birthday, July 18.

Tickets for the event, taking place at Radio City Music Hall, are currently on sale through Ticketmaster, Live Nation and thegarden.com.

Other artists and actors lined up for this event include Will.I.Am, Wyclef Jean, Dave Stewart, Lil Kim, Jesse McCartney, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Gaynor, Emmanuael Jal, Suzanna Owiyo, Whoppi Goldberg, Forest Whitaker, and Morgan Freeman.

Read more about Mandela Day here.

Michael Jackson's Public Memorial Service - Live Feeds

Michael Jackson's public memorial is avaible live on the following sites:

Staples Center and social networking services Facebook and MySpace members will be able to get an online video of today's memorial.

Here's a report on what happend so far today, this is coming straight from Dr. Funkenberry

8:27 Photo tribute on Staples big scren outside. Vendors selling hoards of t-shirts. So many different kinds of people everywhere.

8:38 looking at free memorial program they handed out at entry. Nicely done.

8:47 It seems like there is about as much media passes as there would be, if not more, for a super bowl. Human Nature just finished playing in background.

9:00 at seats right by stage. AEG took care of us. The Jackson family is at Forest Lawn right now.

9:05 Al Sharpton here at Staples. They just put casket in hearse. LAPD does not want that info out. Oops.
9:23 Jackson Family along with casket is on way.

9:30 Smokey Robinson shaking hands with one of the Jackson family’s Ministers. Motorcade and helicop escort on way with casket to Staple Center.

9:37 Kim Kardashian and her mom just sat down. Nice view for me when she sat down. Trying to keep it light people.

9:48 They are testing lights. MJ’s body is here. Pulling into Staple Center.

Prince 2 Shows 1 Nite - Montreux Jazz Festival!

"The Montreux Jazz Festival is going to be a little bit more funky this year as a musical genius is planning on taking the stage not once, but twice." (Montreux Jazz Festival)

The organizers of the Montreux festival have officially announced it Prince will be performing at the Montreux Jazz festival this year! Lucy Prince fans will have the pleasure of seeing him twice in one night on July 18th.

Tickets will go on sale today at the following hours: at 2pm (local time Switzerland), 1pm (London time), 8am (New York time), 5am (Los Angeles time).


Ticket prices: Main floor :CHF 195.-
(indicative price : US$ 177.-, € 130.-)
Seated balcony : CHF 480.-
(indicative price US$ 430.-, € 320.-)

Points of sale: http://www.montreuxjazz.com/

TicketCorner (Manor, Coop City, La Poste, Gare CFF), Fnac.

Michael Jackson Rehearsing "This Is It"

AEG has released a video showing Michael Jackson rehearsing for his tour. It is believed that it will be made into a motion picture. More than 100 hours of footage could be turned into albums and a special movie could also be made. From this video one can clearly see that Michael was completely in shape just two days before his tragic end.

Regarding Michael Jackson's public memorial, please visit the Staples Center for further information.

"The Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles, California and simulcast inside to Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE across the street. A limited number of free tickets to both venues will be made available for Michael Jackson's fans to attend.

Due to the expected overwhelming demand, the following procedures have been set to accommodate registration for the tickets. Please note that by registering for tickets to attend the Public Memorial Service, it does NOT guarantee the registrant tickets."