On Monday, initial first-week sales projections for Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" were hovering in the 700,000-850,000 range, but now, after a full day's worth of sales under its belt, that number has grown. Industry sources now suggest the album may shift over 850,000-900,000 by week's end on Sept. 4.
The album, released on Monday , will undoubtedly hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 next week, marking Wayne's third US chart-topper.
Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album "I'm With You" will be the likely runner-up to Lil Wayne next week, as the veteran rock band's set is looking to start with around 175,000-200,000 sold.
If "Carter IV" shifts 850,000 or more, it will instantly mark the biggest sales week for a hip-hop album (or one by a male artist), since his own "Carter III" bowed with 1.01 million on the June 28, 2008 chart according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
DJ Cndo and Biblos head To Canada
South African acts DJ Cndo and Biblos are reportedly on their way to Toronto, Canada. Internet reports say the duo will play at an event dubbed "The Virgo festival bash" this week.
DJ Cndo, who recently released her album 'The Finest Lady of House Vol. 4', told The New Age that it was sad “because it has to take international people to realise SA has talent. We have tremendous talent here and we just don’t get the recognition.
“I have actually been in talks with the Virgo bash organisers from last year and I couldn’t go then because I didn’t have a visa.”
She said she couldn’t believe it when she got a call to say they wanted her to be part of the SA delegation.
The fourth annual Virgo Birthday Bash, themed The Red and White Affair, is at The Cellar, a popular nightclub in central Toronto, on Friday.
DJ Cndo, who recently released her album 'The Finest Lady of House Vol. 4', told The New Age that it was sad “because it has to take international people to realise SA has talent. We have tremendous talent here and we just don’t get the recognition.
“I have actually been in talks with the Virgo bash organisers from last year and I couldn’t go then because I didn’t have a visa.”
She said she couldn’t believe it when she got a call to say they wanted her to be part of the SA delegation.
The fourth annual Virgo Birthday Bash, themed The Red and White Affair, is at The Cellar, a popular nightclub in central Toronto, on Friday.
Beyoncé is pregnant
Beyoncé announced at the MTV VMA Awards on Sunday night that the 'Single Ladies' singer was pregnant with her and rap superstar Jay-Z's first child. The singer constantly cradled her belly during the awards, and announced from the stage before her performance of 'Love on Top': "I want you to stand up on your feet. I want you to feel the love that's growing inside me." After the song she unbuttoned her jacket and rubbed her stomach.
Beyonce's representative confirmed the pregnancy to People magazine: "I'm happy to say it's true."
Beyonce's representative confirmed the pregnancy to People magazine: "I'm happy to say it's true."
Katy Perry dominates VMAs
Katy Perry walked away with 3 awards at the annual MTV Video Music Awards, including the biggest prize, Video of the Year, for 'Firework'. The American singer, who was nominated for 9 awards, also won two Moonmen statues for 'E.T.', her collaboration with Kanye West. These were for Best Collaboration and Best Special Effects.
Adele, who had been nominated seven times, walked off with four Moonmen for 'Rolling In The Deep', awarded before the ceremony held at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre.
Here is a list of the main award winners:
Video Of The Year: Katy Perry, 'Firework'
Best Female Video: Lady Gaga, 'Born This Way'
Best Male Video: Justin Bieber, 'U Smile'
Best Hip-Hop Video: Nicki Minaj 'Super Bass'
Best New Artist: Tyler, The Creator, 'Yonkers'
Best Pop Video: Britney Spears, 'Till The World Ends'
Best Rock Video: Foo Fighters, 'Walk'
Best Collaboration: Katy Perry Feat. Kanye West, 'E.T.'
Best Video With A Message: Lady Gaga, 'Born This Way'
Best Art Direction: Adele, 'Rolling In The Deep'
Best Choreography: Beyonce, 'Run The World (Girls)'
Best Direction: Adele, 'Rolling In The Deep'
Best Cinematography: Adele, 'Rolling In The Deep'
Best Editing: Adele, 'Rolling In The Deep'
Best SFX (Special Effects): Katy Perry Feat. Kanye West, 'E.T.'
Adele, who had been nominated seven times, walked off with four Moonmen for 'Rolling In The Deep', awarded before the ceremony held at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre.
Here is a list of the main award winners:
Video Of The Year: Katy Perry, 'Firework'
Best Female Video: Lady Gaga, 'Born This Way'
Best Male Video: Justin Bieber, 'U Smile'
Best Hip-Hop Video: Nicki Minaj 'Super Bass'
Best New Artist: Tyler, The Creator, 'Yonkers'
Best Pop Video: Britney Spears, 'Till The World Ends'
Best Rock Video: Foo Fighters, 'Walk'
Best Collaboration: Katy Perry Feat. Kanye West, 'E.T.'
Best Video With A Message: Lady Gaga, 'Born This Way'
Best Art Direction: Adele, 'Rolling In The Deep'
Best Choreography: Beyonce, 'Run The World (Girls)'
Best Direction: Adele, 'Rolling In The Deep'
Best Cinematography: Adele, 'Rolling In The Deep'
Best Editing: Adele, 'Rolling In The Deep'
Best SFX (Special Effects): Katy Perry Feat. Kanye West, 'E.T.'
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Idols contestant attacked
Idols contestant Freddie van'Dango might not be able to attend tonight's results show after he was involved in a fight outside a bar in Greenside, Johannesburg, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The extent of his injuries is not known, although M-Net spokesperson Lani Lombard denied that his jaw had been broken.
Lombard said M-Net is "taking their cues from the doctor to see whether Freddie will be able to attend the Idols results show" tonight. "The doctor has already confirmed that Freddie should be fit to sing in the next round," she said.
It is reported that the fight began when Van'Dango and a friend complained about the music that was being played in the bar. Van'Dango's father, Matthys Moss, confirmed on Facebook that the Top Eight contender was "brutally attacked in Greenside early on Saturday morning".
The extent of his injuries is not known, although M-Net spokesperson Lani Lombard denied that his jaw had been broken.
Lombard said M-Net is "taking their cues from the doctor to see whether Freddie will be able to attend the Idols results show" tonight. "The doctor has already confirmed that Freddie should be fit to sing in the next round," she said.
It is reported that the fight began when Van'Dango and a friend complained about the music that was being played in the bar. Van'Dango's father, Matthys Moss, confirmed on Facebook that the Top Eight contender was "brutally attacked in Greenside early on Saturday morning".
Amy Winehouse toxicology results revealed
Amy Winehouse's toxicology results have revealed that the tragic singer had no illegal drugs in her system when she died. She did have alcohol in her body, but it is unknown whether this contributed to her death.
A statement released by her family on Tuesday said: "Toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in Amy's system at the time of her death. Results indicate that alcohol was present but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death.
"The family would like to thank the police and coroner for their continuing thorough investigations and for keeping them informed throughout the process. They await the outcome of the inquest in October."
A statement released by her family on Tuesday said: "Toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in Amy's system at the time of her death. Results indicate that alcohol was present but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death.
"The family would like to thank the police and coroner for their continuing thorough investigations and for keeping them informed throughout the process. They await the outcome of the inquest in October."
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Janet Jackson coming to SA
American superstar Janet Jackson will be bringing her Up Close and Personal tour to South Africa. The five-time Grammy Award winner will perform in Johannesburg at Montecasino on November 11 and 12, and in Cape Town at GrandWest on November 15.
Tony Feldman of Showtime Management, who are organising the shows in association with 94.7 Highveld Stereo and 94.5 Kfm, said: “It is a major coup to have an artist of Janet Jackson's quality performing in such an intimate environment. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see one of the world’s greatest artists performing all her No 1 hits and experience it in small theatres and arenas. Janet is known for her energetic performances and on this tour fans will get to see both her trademark dance numbers as well as her ballads with some additional surprises."
Tony Feldman of Showtime Management, who are organising the shows in association with 94.7 Highveld Stereo and 94.5 Kfm, said: “It is a major coup to have an artist of Janet Jackson's quality performing in such an intimate environment. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see one of the world’s greatest artists performing all her No 1 hits and experience it in small theatres and arenas. Janet is known for her energetic performances and on this tour fans will get to see both her trademark dance numbers as well as her ballads with some additional surprises."
Katy Perry scores 5th No. 1 from Teenage Dream
Katy Perry has become the first woman, and second artist overall following Michael Jackson, in the 53-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 to send five songs from an album to No. 1, as "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" becomes the fifth chart leader from her album "Teenage Dream."
The historic Hot 100 coronation follows the album's prior No. 1s "California Gurls" (featuring Snoop Dogg), the lead single from "Teenage Dream,"; the title cut; "Firework"; and, "E.T." (featuring Kanye West). The album bowed atop the Billboard 200 album chart dated Sept. 11, 2010, and has sold 1.7 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
The historic Hot 100 coronation follows the album's prior No. 1s "California Gurls" (featuring Snoop Dogg), the lead single from "Teenage Dream,"; the title cut; "Firework"; and, "E.T." (featuring Kanye West). The album bowed atop the Billboard 200 album chart dated Sept. 11, 2010, and has sold 1.7 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Top line-up named for Joburg Day concert
This year's Joburg Day concert, happening at FNB Stadium in Nasrec on September 3, will feature an impressive line-up of local talent, it has been announced.
The bill will include famous names such as Freshlyground, Goodluck, The Arrows, Zebra and Giraffe, Lavuvuzela, Prime Circle, Liquideep, The Parlotones, Lira and Locnville. Lira will headline the event.
Tickets are available at Computicket outlets throughout the country, and they range between R80 and R210.
The bill will include famous names such as Freshlyground, Goodluck, The Arrows, Zebra and Giraffe, Lavuvuzela, Prime Circle, Liquideep, The Parlotones, Lira and Locnville. Lira will headline the event.
Tickets are available at Computicket outlets throughout the country, and they range between R80 and R210.
Justin Bieber is richest teen in Hollywood
Justin Bieber has been named Hollywood's richest teenager by People Magazine. The 17-year-old singer topped the magazine's annual list after earning a reported R371-million in the last year, beating the likes of Miley Cyrus, and his girlfriend Selena Gomez.
Justin's earnings are thought to have increased after the success of his 3D concert movie, 'Never Say Never', and from sales of his new perfume Someday.
Cyrus (18) banked R336-million, while 19-year-old Selena earned R38.5-million.
Will Smith's children Jaden and Willow made R63-million combined, while Jonas Brothers star Nick Jonas racked in an impressive R87.5-million.
Justin's earnings are thought to have increased after the success of his 3D concert movie, 'Never Say Never', and from sales of his new perfume Someday.
Cyrus (18) banked R336-million, while 19-year-old Selena earned R38.5-million.
Will Smith's children Jaden and Willow made R63-million combined, while Jonas Brothers star Nick Jonas racked in an impressive R87.5-million.
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Jay-Z tops Forbes' hip hop rich list, again
For the 4th time in 5 years, Jay-Z has topped Forbes magazine's Hip Hop Cash King list. The rap megastar and entrepreneur pulled in a massive $37m in the last 12 months. Jay-Z made slightly more than Diddy, who earned $35m, with Kanye West further back in 3rd place with $16m.
Here is the top 20:
Forbes' Hip-Hop Cash Kings
1. Jay-Z: $37 million
2. Diddy: $35 million
3. Kanye West: $16 million
4. Lil Wayne: $15 million
4. Bryan "Birdman" Williams: $15 million
6. Eminem: $14 million
6. Snoop Dogg: $14 million
6. Dr. Dre: $14 million
9. Akon: $13 million
10. Ludacris: $12 million
11. Wiz Khalifa: $11 million
11. Drake: $11 million
13: Pharrell Williams: $10 million
14. Timbaland: $7 million
15. Swizz Beatz: $6.5 million
15. Nicki Minaj: $6.5 million
17. Rick Ross: $6 million
17. 50 Cent: $6 million
17. Pitbull: $6 million
20. T-Pain: $5 million
20. B.o.B: $5 million
Here is the top 20:
Forbes' Hip-Hop Cash Kings
1. Jay-Z: $37 million
2. Diddy: $35 million
3. Kanye West: $16 million
4. Lil Wayne: $15 million
4. Bryan "Birdman" Williams: $15 million
6. Eminem: $14 million
6. Snoop Dogg: $14 million
6. Dr. Dre: $14 million
9. Akon: $13 million
10. Ludacris: $12 million
11. Wiz Khalifa: $11 million
11. Drake: $11 million
13: Pharrell Williams: $10 million
14. Timbaland: $7 million
15. Swizz Beatz: $6.5 million
15. Nicki Minaj: $6.5 million
17. Rick Ross: $6 million
17. 50 Cent: $6 million
17. Pitbull: $6 million
20. T-Pain: $5 million
20. B.o.B: $5 million
L-Tido nominated for international awards
Local Hip hop artist L-Tido has been nominated for two Afrotainment Museke Online Africa Music Awards.
The 'We rollin' singer is competing in the New Artiste and Best Hip Hop Song categories. "Both categories will be tough as L-Tido gets pitted against some of Africa’s biggest, freshest and brightest stars," says the rapper's manager Thabiso Khati.
The 'We rollin' singer is competing in the New Artiste and Best Hip Hop Song categories. "Both categories will be tough as L-Tido gets pitted against some of Africa’s biggest, freshest and brightest stars," says the rapper's manager Thabiso Khati.
Blake Fielder-Civil plans tell-all book on Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse's loser ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil is apparently planning a tell-all book on the star, who died at her home in London last month. Fielder-Civil, who is currently serving a 32 month prison sentence for burglary and possession of an imitation firearm, plans to cash in on the star's death should he receive an acceptable amount of money for it.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Blake's been planning to write a tell-all on Amy since she became famous. When they were together he'd film her, but there are many hours and footage he hasn't released."
What a gent.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Blake's been planning to write a tell-all on Amy since she became famous. When they were together he'd film her, but there are many hours and footage he hasn't released."
What a gent.
Monday, 8 August 2011
Big Boi arrested on drug charges
Outkast rapper Big boi has been arrested and charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, along with one count of possession of drug paraphernalia after allegedly being found with ecstasy pills, MDMA, and sexual performance-enhancing substance Viagra.
According to website TMZ, the star's haul was discovered by customs officers and border patrol dogs after he left a cruise ship, and bail for the felony offences was set at R112 000.
Patton's lawyer, Daniel Kane, told CNN: "While Big Boi was travelling with his group and friends, a small amount of contraband was found in the collective luggage. I am confident when the entire facts are aired Big Boi will be completely exonerated."
According to website TMZ, the star's haul was discovered by customs officers and border patrol dogs after he left a cruise ship, and bail for the felony offences was set at R112 000.
Patton's lawyer, Daniel Kane, told CNN: "While Big Boi was travelling with his group and friends, a small amount of contraband was found in the collective luggage. I am confident when the entire facts are aired Big Boi will be completely exonerated."
Thursday, 4 August 2011
DMX working 'nonstop' on new album
Rapper DMX, who has just got out of jail after spending 7 months inside for violating his parole, says he has been working "nonstop, every day" on his new album, which he plans to release before the end of the year. The 40-year-old hip hop star (real name: Earl Simmons), who was released from prison on July 19, told Billboard.com: "I kind of took it back to how I felt on my first album -- the hunger, the energy, the hardness of it.
"I've had a lot of late nights in the studio, getting it in, getting it back to where it's supposed to be," the star, who's last album was in 2006, said. He said the album would be "bringing hip-hop back to where it's supposed to be. It's not at a good place right now… [There's] a lot of whack rappers out there. It's too corny."
"I've had a lot of late nights in the studio, getting it in, getting it back to where it's supposed to be," the star, who's last album was in 2006, said. He said the album would be "bringing hip-hop back to where it's supposed to be. It's not at a good place right now… [There's] a lot of whack rappers out there. It's too corny."
Justin Timberlake's bodyguard arrested
Justin Timberlake's bodyguard has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a member of the paparazzi. The singer was enjoying dinner at the Swanky Nobu restaurant in London when his bodyguard allegedly punched a photographer to the floor. The bodyguard was arrested later at the Dorchester Hotel, where Timberlake is staying.
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