BORN THiS WAY ALBUM !! :))

 

Born This Way is the second studio album by American recording artist Lady Gaga, released on May 23, 2011 by Interscope Records. A follow-up to her internationally successful albums The Fame (2008) and The Fame Monster (2009), the entirety of the album was either written or co-written by Gaga. As co-producer of every track on the album, Gaga collaborated with numerous producers, including RedOne and Fernando Garibay with whom she had previously collaborated before, and newcomers such as DJ Snake, DJ White Shadow, Jeppe Laursen, Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Clinton Sparks. Furthermore, she included artists like The E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons and Queen guitarist Brian May on tracks from the album.

The music of Born This Way stems from the synthpop, electropop and dance-pop-oriented styles of her previous albums, yet it sees the usage of different forms of instrumentation which have not been used on her previous releases. It also incorporates a broader range of several musical genres like opera, heavy metal, disco, and rock and roll while its lyrical topics include sexuality, religion, freedom, feminism, and individualism. Despite being scrutinized by some religious and conservative commentators, the album was well-received by music critics; points of acclaim went to the varying musical styles in the album and Gaga's vocals.

Internationally successful, Born This Way debuted on the top five spots in every major market, including the Billboard 200. In the United States, Born This Way sold 1.108 million copies in its first week – the largest first week album sales in five years – while the album's four singles – "Born This Way", "Judas", "The Edge of Glory", and "You and I" – went on to chart in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100; the first mentioned becoming the fastest selling singles in iTunes history and the promotional track "Hair" charted in sixteen countries. Gaga has performed songs on the album on different occasions, including at prominent award ceremonies including the 53rd Grammy Awards and the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, as well as in other events and television appearances. As of October 2011, worldwide sales of the album exceed 8 million copies.

                                                ♥ TRACKLiST ♥

1.MARRY THE NIGHT

2.BORN THIS WAY

                                                 3.GOVERNMENT HOOKER

                                                                               4.JUDAS

                                                                 5.AMERICANO

                                                                          6.HAIR

                                                                          7.SCHEIBE

                                                                   8.BLOODY MARY

                                                                      9.BAD KIDS

                                                       10.HIGHWAY UNICORN (ROAD TO LOVE)

                                                                   11.HEAVY METAL LOVER

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                          
                                                                    12. ELECTRIC CHAPEL

                                   13. YOU AND I

                                                              

                       14. THE EDGE OF GLORY

                                                                 15.BLACK JESUS † AMEN FASHION

                                                        16.FASHION OF HIS LOVE

                                                                       17.THE QUEEN

♥ENJOY LiSTENiNG LiTTLE MONSTERS!♥

Taylor Swift does interview with 60 Minutes! :)

Country swooner Taylor Swift has a squeaky clean image and a huge fan base, and it is something she does not take for granted. Swift recently sat down to talk with 60 Minutes, and the interview will air on Sunday, November 20, 2011 (on CBS, channel 5 in Scottsdale). In the interview, Taylor talks about being a role model for young fans, and it appears this impressive young lady will be showing that she is the real deal.
In her 60 Minutes interview with Lesley Stahl, Taylor Swift says, "I definitely think about a million people when I am getting dressed in the morning." She adds, "That's just part of my life now. I think it's my responsibility to know it and to be conscious of it." While many celebrities try to brush off the notion that they are role models for young children, it's refreshing to see Taylor accept this and take it seriously. She has always seemed rather mature beyond her years, and her interview seems to reinforce that.
Taylor also says, "It would be really easy to say...I'm 21 now. I do what I want. You raise your kids. But...that's not the truth of it." She adds, "The truth of it is that every singer out there with songs on the radio is raising the next generation. So make your words count." What a refreshing outlook from a young lady who doesn't follow the path of some starlets always in the celebrity headlines.

LOVE.LOVE.LOVE !!  <3

ADELE : BiOGRAPHY

• Full Name: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
• Birthdate: May 5, 1988
• Birthplace: Tottenham, North London, England

Background

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born May 21, 1988 in Tottenham, North London, England. She began singing at the age of four and credits the Spice Girls for what she is today. Growing up, the girl group was a huge influence on her passion for music. Adele graduated from BRIT School in Croydon in May of 2006. Leona Lewis was a classmate of hers. Originally, Adele was interested in a career in A&R. After recording a three song demo, Adele gave the recordings to a friend who then posted her work on MySpace. Her music received much positive attention and led to a phone call from music label XL Recordings. Doubting the legitimacy of the offer, Adele brought her friend with her to the meeting. The offer proved to be legit and Adele was signed to the label in September 2006.

“As soon as I got a microphone in my hand, when I was about 14, I realised I wanted to do this,” she says. “Most people don’t like the way their voice sounds when it’s recorded. I was just so excited by the whole thing that I wasn’t bothered what it sounded like.”
A fan of such diverse artists as Jill Scott, Etta James, Billy Bragg, Peggy Lee, Jeff Buckley and The Cure, Adele’s soul-tinged songs of love’s lost and memories made are set to resonate with all who hear them.
“I’ve got no problem explaining what my lyrics are about,” ADELE says. “I really like poetry: I’m not very good at reading it, but I love writing it. Singers like Jill Scott and Karen Dalton are amazing; proper poets.”

“My debut album is about being between 18 and 19; about love,” she continues. “‘Daydreamer’ is about this boy I was in love with, like proper in love with. He was bi and I couldn’t deal with that. All the things I wanted from my boyfriend, he was never going to be. I get really jealous anyway, so I couldn’t fight with girls and boys. It’s quite a sad album, [with songs about] being cheated on and not getting what you want”.
Anchoring it all together is ADELE’s incredible voice. As immediate as it is undeniable, its power is matched only by her Force 10 personality. “I’ve always liked being the centre of attention, yes,” she laughs.
ADELE is from a resolutely un-musical family. “It all comes from impersonating The Spice Girls and Gabrielle,” she cheerfully explains. “I did little concerts in my room for my mum and her friends. My mum’s quite arty; she’d get all these lamps and shine them up to make one big spotlight. They’d all sit on the bed.” Later, when her dad’s best friend, a dance producer, rightly declared ADELE’s voice ‘wicked’, he invited her to record a cover of ‘Heart Of Glass’. The first time she got a microphone in her hand, she realised her calling.
Secondary school proved instructive in as much as it gave ADELE an outlet to “meet all the R&B kids” and “sit around the playground singing.” But it was a pretty rough place and pursuing music there was something of a challenge, on account of the fact that ADELE wanted to sing and perform her songs but “the teacher was a bit rubbish. They gave me a really hard time, trying to bribe me, saying that if I wanted to sing I had to play clarinet to sing in the choir. So I left.”
So ADELE upped sticks, signing up to The Brit School, the Selhurst college whose alumni number Amy Winehouse, members of The Feeling and Kate Nash. However she had her misgivings…
“If I hear someone’s from stage school I’d think they were a dickhead, and I know it might make me sound like that. But it had free rehearsal rooms and free equipment and I was listing to music all day, every day for years. The music course was really wicked. There was no dancing or anything like that. No jazz hands.”
During her second year, ADELE’s resolve to be a singer was given a little extra boost – Shingai Shoniwa, the turbo-lunged vocalist with The Noisettes moved in next door. “She’s an amazing singer. I used to hear her through the walls. I’d go round and we’d jam and stuff like that. Just hearing her and her music really made me want to be a writer and not just sing Destiny’s Child songs. ”
Despite being quick off the mark on MySpace – her friend set up a page for ADELE’s music on the last day of 2004 – it wasn’t until 2006 that labels started noticing her talent. “I’d hate people to think that I was a ‘MySpace singer’,” she says. “I’ve got no right to be that. I’ve got, like, 10,000 ‘friends’, whereas Jack Peñate’s got about one million…”
When XL called her in for a meeting, ADELE was nervous enough to take a chum with her.
“I never, ever thought I’d get signed. The A&R guy emailed me and I was ignoring it… I didn’t realise they [XL] did all these amazing names…”
Despite interest from plenty of other labels, the independent regarded for its one-off, defining acts (for rock band, see The White Stripes; for rapper, see Dizzee Rascal) proved the perfect match for her one-off talent, and XL will put out ADELE’s stunning debut album “19” early next year. A single, the beautiful heartbreaker, ‘Chasing Pavements’ will precede it.
Before that comes ADELE’s debut release on Jamie T’s Pacemaker Recordings label, ‘Hometown Glory’ – a stunningly evocative picture of “all my fondest memories of London”. ‘Daydreamer’, a remarkable ballad notable for lyrics like ‘feeling up his girl like he’d never felt her figure before’ and ‘he could change the world with his hands behind his back’ has already floored the audience on the prestigious ‘Later With Jools Holland’.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen if my music career goes wrong,” she laughs. “I haven’t had a proper job yet.”


Adele returned late in 2010 with a new, critically acclaimed single "Rolling In the Deep." It was the preview for her second album 21. Most of the production on the album was done by Rick Rubin and Paul Epworth. Upon release 21 went straight to #1 in the UK racking up the best January first week sales since the debut of Arctic Monkeys in 2006. 21 is scheduled for US release in February 2011.
Consider that one unlikely turn of events.

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http://www.adele.tv/biography/

Taylor Swift: Speak Now World Tour Grand Launch

Public Event · By Odysseylive.Net 
When:: Saturday, December 3, 2011 
Time:: 2:00pm until 7:00pm

You better get ready for this Swifties...
You want it BIGGER, BETTER, and with MORE surprises? The BEST Taylor Swift event is yet to come!

Join the GRAND event for exclusive Taylor Swift freebies, official merchandise, and a whole lot more only brought to you by the #1 Music & Video store in the Philippines, Odyssey! :)

Taylor Swift Speak Now World Tour (cd+dvd) P550 Bluray P1500
Available at Odyssey Music & Video Stores starting Nov. 28!

Tracklisting:

CD:
1.) Sparks Fly
2.) Mine
3.) The Story of Us
4.) Mean
5.) Ours
6.) Back To December / Apologize / You're Not Sorry
7.) Better Than Revenge
8.) Speak Now
9.) Last Kiss
10.) Drops of Jupiter
11.) Bette Davis Eyes
12.) I Want You Back
13.) Dear John
14.) Enchanted
15.) Haunted
16.) Long Live

DVD:
1.) Sparks Fly
2.) Mine
3.) Story of Us
4.) Our Song
5.) Mean
6.) Back to December
7.) Better Than Revenge
8.) Speak Now
9.) Fearless
10.) Last Kiss
11.) Drops of Jupiter
12.) You Belong With Me
13.) Dear John
14.) Enchanted
15.) Haunted
16.) Long Live
17.) Fifteen
18.) Love Story

Bonus Features:
Home Movies
Rehearsals Of The Speak Now World Tour

SEE YOU THERE SWiFTiES!!!  :))

KATY PERRY LIVE IN MANILA! January 22, 2012 at Mall Of Asia Concert Grounds!

KATY PERRY LIVE IN MANILA! January 22, 2012 at Mall Of Asia Concert Grounds! Call 891 9999 or 470 2222 to reserve your tickets!

Stay tuned for more deets on how to win Katy Perry merchandise, concert tickets and possibly Meet and Greet passes! PolyEast Records

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Justin Bieber Takes DNA Test, Serenades Selena Gomez

If Justin Bieber looked especially relaxed at last night's American Music Awards - singing "Under the Mistletoe," posing on the red carpet - there was a good reason for the artist's positive mood:
He reportedly took a DNA test Friday, as Bieber looks to officially clear his sperm and end talk that he's the father of Mariah Yeater's child.

 

A source tells TMZ that Justin took the test at a lab under "very controlled circumstances." From here, assuming the results prove he is NOT the daddy, Bieber's team says he will sue Yeater for defamation.

Meanwhile, shortly after taking the test, Bieber rehearsed in Los Angeles for his AMA performance - and witnesses say he paid especially close attention to a certain member of the crowd throughout the evening: Selena Gomez.

"At one point Justin even sang I Feel Good, a la James Brown! They were totally adorable," an onlooker reports of Justin and Selena. "They were snuggling in between takes, and he was serenading her! They look as in love as ever."

Angelina Jolie on 60 Minutes: I'm Lucky to Be Alive .

Angelina Jolie was not always a generous humanitarian with six children and committed, gorgeous life partner. She once wore a vial of blood around her neck and faced some serious struggles.
On this Sunday's 60 Minutes, the actress takes viewers back to that dangerous time in her life.


"I went through heavy darker times and I survived them," the Oscar winner says. "I didn't die young, so I'm very lucky. There are other artists and people who didn't survive certain things."

Speak Now World Tour Live CD/DVD out today in US!! (6 DAYS TO GO TIL IT WILL BE RELEASE HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES!)

 

Taylor's all-new CD+DVD featuring the Speak Now tour Live on both CD and DVD is available now in stores!.

"Speak Now World Tour - Live" is Big Machine's first release of live music from Taylor. The DVD will give fans the complete Taylor Swift Speak Now concert experience, showcasing performances of all 17 songs from Taylor's Speak Now show (Sparks Fly, Mine, Story of Us, Our Song,Mean,Back To December, Better Than Revenge, Speak Now, Fearless, Last Kiss, You Belong With Me, Dear John, Enchanted, Haunted, Long Live, Fifteen, and Love Story), plus additional bonus content. The CD will contain over 75 minutes of music, including live versions of favorites from the Speak Now album.

It is available for purchase now in the Official Taylor Swift Online Store and on iTunes!

AMAs Ruled By Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, More Ladies Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry also get AMA love, while Justin Bieber and Chris Brown rep for the fellas with their performances.

On Sunday night (November 20), the music industry's A-listers gathered inside Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre to celebrate some of 2011's most memorable musical moments. It was a night dominated by chart-toppers like Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and Jennifer Lopez.

Minaj and David Guetta were the first to electrify the stage. The two stars joined forces to get the room jumping with their track "Turn Me On," which transitioned into Nicki's breakthrough hit "Super Bass."
Maroon 5 were the first big winners, taking home Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group. "This is our first one. This is crazy. I think in order to get one of these, you have to have loyal fans," lead singer Adam Levine said.
Next up, Swift nabbed a trophy for Favorite Country Female Artist. After hugging pal Selena Gomez, Taylor excitedly accepted her award wearing a glittering gown. "I want to thank my band and my crew and the fans for filling up stadiums," she said. "And my mom and my dad and my brother who came with me tonight, and my fans who continue to amaze me."
Sean Kingston was onstage to welcome his "true friend" Justin Bieber, whom he noted kept in touch with him continually during his recovery earlier this year. Bieber brought a little Christmas to the stage, performing his Under the Mistletoe song "Mistletoe."

The flurry of performances continued, including one from the Band Perry (who appear on Bieber's UTM) singing their crossover track "If I Die Young." Then 50 Cent took the stage to proclaim the following about Chris Brown: "You haven't seen this guy till you've seen him perform onstage. It's the main event." Brown gave the room a little medley, slowing it down with "All Back" then transitioning into "Say It With Me."
Nicki Minaj took home her first award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist. She was the only girl up against Yeezy and Weezy. "I didn't think I was going to win it," she told the room. "I have to thank God ... and Taylor Swift, wherever you are. I want to thank my Barbz. There's power in your peace. Hold your peace."
Kelly Clarkson performed a big-band-inspired version of her song "Mr. Know It All" before Favorite Soul/R&B Album was handed out to Rihanna for Loud. In a pre-taped message, Rihanna said, "This means a lot to me. I love you guys. Thanks to all my fans."
Enrique Iglesias took the stage with a little help from a marching band to perform his feel-good track "I Like How It Feels" then recalled his performance last year when he once again performed "Tonight."
Jennifer Lopez followed up her fellow Latin superstar, kicking off her performance in a very diva way, complete with a flowing gown and wind machine, before kicking into high gear with "Papi," for which she changed into a sparkly, body-hugging outfit. For her third costume change, Pitbull took the stage with her for "On the Floor."
Lady Antebellum locked in the prize for Favorite Country Band, Duo or Group. Leading lady Hillary Scott said, "We just want to say thank you to the fans. It starts and ends with you."
Adam Lambert made his return to the AMA stage two years after his memorable (and divisive) debut performance, welcoming OneRepublic, who performed "Good Life" and had Bieber bopping his head from the audience.
Then, Minaj was back again, winning Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for Pink Friday. Swift handed it off to her before Minaj said, "This one can actually make me cry. I can't believe this is happening ... just chase your dreams," she told her fans. "Shout out to all the female rappers, past, present and future."
Pitbull was joined by hypeman Lil Jon and Marc Anthony for "Rain Over Me" before Katy Perry took the stage. All decked out in pink, she embraced the sadness of her track "The One That Got Away" by keeping it simple and acoustic.

Immediately after performing, Perry was surprised with a special award of achievement for being the first woman in the history of pop music to have five #1 singles from one album. "Can I just say, thank you so much for letting me be a chameleon this year. I love you so much, and I also love my fans. I want to thank my band and all of the people who came out to see me."
Hot Chelle Rae won for New Artist of the Year before J.Lo took it home for Favorite Latin Artist. "I'm shaking," she said. "I didn't expect to win. It's been a really amazing year in so many ways. It's been up and down. It's been exciting and overwhelming. I'm just grateful for all my blessings."
Mary J. Blige brought some swagger to the stage for "Mr. Wrong" before paying homage to late MC Heavy D. "Rest in peace to my dear friend, the lovable, the great Heavy D. I miss you so much, brother."
The Favorite Soul R&B Female Artist went to Beyoncé, who accepted the trophy from NYC. "AMAs thank you very, very much. I'm so excited about this award because it was voted by all of my fans, and I have the best fans in the world. Actually, you're the only people I want to thank."
"Moves Like Jagger" brought Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera out, and their rollicking rendition of the bouncy party track had Swift and Gomez dancing in the audience. That transitioned nicely into Maroon frontman Levine joining Gym Class Heroes for their performance of "Stereo Hearts," complete with a big boom box behind them.

Drake brought some fire to the stage with his track "Headlines," which had the house going wild, including his Young Money sister Minaj and Swift, who seemed to know all the words to the Take Care track.
Bruno Mars won for Favroite Pop/Rock Male Artist. "I want to thank the fans," he said. "You all mean everything to me. I want to say hi to my family at home in Hawaii."
Daughtry brought power rock to the show with "Back to You," and then Swift took home another award: Favorite Country Album for Speak Now. "I want to thank all the fans for remembering the lyrics and caring about lyrics," she said. "This is so amazing."
Next, will.i.am took the stage with Jennifer Lopez for the premiere of his track "T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)" for what turned out to be one very eye-popping performance, relying heavily on neon clothes and some assistance from Mick Jagger via video.

Adele won for Favorite Pop/Rock Album for 21, however, it was Swift who took home the big award for Artist of the Year, bringing her career AMA total to 10. "This is one of the craziest things that has ever happened to me," she said. "Thank you so much to the fans. I have no idea. I didn't think this was going to happen. I love you, Selena, my little sister I never had. Oh my God! Thank you for everything."
But that was hardly the end. LMFAO were the show's big finale, and they rocked out with lasers, their party-boy demeanor and lots of smooth dance moves as they hit the stage for "Party Rock Anthem" and "Sexy and I Know It." Oh yeah: Bieber and David Hasselhoff also hit the stage with the guys. Apparently they really like to shuffle. And wiggle.

 SEE EVERY PERFORMANCES HERE!!
http://idolator.com/6085122/american-music-awards-2011-performances