Music & Commentary Weekly Wrap-Up for 5.9.2013
POP
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake's name showed up a lot on Clizbeats.com this week! He first made headlines by announcing tour dates for this 20/20 Experience World Tour. That tour will take place after his already massive Legends Of Summer tour with Jay-Z. As if that wasn't enough to give his fans, there is more! Just as Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience album was recently certified double platinum in the US, Justin announced that RCA Records will release another brand new album of his, The 20/20 Experience Volume 2 on September 30th, 2013!
Both JT and Jay-Z also made headlines together once again this week because of a brand new Iron Man 3 style parody of their collaboration, “Suit & Tie.” Los Angeles actor Wesley Freita recently published a video called “Suits That Fly” that cleverly reworks the lyrics of “Suit & Tie” to explain the events that occur in the blockbuster film, Iron Man 3. Rather than looking like JT however, he is dressed to resemble Tony Stark. As Stark he is on stage at the “Stark Expo” as it is made to look like Timberlake’s “Suit & Tie” music video. To take a look at Justin Timberlake’s 20/20 Experience World Tour Dates click here! To check out the JT inspired Iron Man 3 parody, “Suits That Fly” Click Here
Jennifer Lopez
This week began with news that Jennifer Lopez had to be escorted from the set of her new music video after gun shots went off near by Here>> However she ended the week with much more positive news. She released her brand new single "Live It Up" featuring Pitbull. This track was produced by RedOne, and it marks the third time these three have collaborated on a single for J-Lo. "Live It Up" is also Lopez's first release under her newly inked deal with RedOne's label 2101 Records, which recently just entered into a multi year deal with Capitol Records. This is probably one of the most exciting dance singles of the year, and with out a doubt an anthem for the summer. Click Here to check it out.
The Wanted
U.K. boy band The Wanted is getting a lot of attention for their new music video "Walks Like Rihanna", but not for what the song's title may suggest. The video actually has nothing visually to do with Rihanna, but it does in fact involve boy bands of the past like the Backstreet Boys, *N Sync, and Take That. In the video The Wanted are seen recreating scenes from one of each of those group's most famous music videos. They are seen recreating the famous puppet "No Strings Attached" theme from *N Sync's "Bye Bye Bye", then they can be seen performing the Backstreet Boys' choreography from "I Want It That Way", and finally they are in the rain in the black and white video for Take That's "Back For Good." The video for "Walks Like Rihanna" is really creative and boy band fans of all ages are sure to enjoy it! Check it out here!
98 Degrees
90s boy band 98 Degrees have released their fifth studio album this past Tuesday. That album, 2.0 is the groups first release of new material since 2000's Revelation. The album comes after the group first reunited at the 2012 Mixtape Festival opening up for NKOTBSB. (New Kids On The Block And Backstreet Boys) Check out their new music by clicking here! Also be sure to catch them this summer as part of The Package Tour opening for New Kids On The Block and Boyz II Men!
Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne is celebrating her first prom in the music video to her Epic Records debut single "Here's To Never Growing Up." The single is already soaring up the charts at pop radio, and has already cracked the Top 20 in less than a month. The addition of this high energy and fun video shows that the heat of this track isn't slowing down any time soon. Check it out and see if you agree. Click here.
Michael Jackson
Choreographer Wade Robson has come forward claiming that after having a nervous breakdown and weeks of therapy last year, he is able to admit that Michael Jackson had molested him from age 7 to 14. Robson began working in the music industry as a child dancer in early 90's Michael Jackson videos like "Black Or White." After growing up Robson made a name for himself working with acts like *N Sync, and Britney Spears. According to TMZ his 2012 breakdown has stalled his career, and forced him to break several contracts. Sources close to the situation told TMZ that he plans to file a lawsuit against Jackson's estate.
This is significant because Robson was a lead witness for the defense in Jackson's 2005 molestation case. As a result, former Jackson defense attorney Tom Mesereau has gone on record discussing the validity of Robson's case. Watch what Mesereau had to say as well as video of Robson defending Jackson in both 1993 and 2009 by clicking here.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez released the music video to the her latest single "Come & Get It" this week. As some of you may already be expecting, the clip has her showing off a bit more of a sexy side that we all got hints of when she debuted the song on stage at the MTV Movie Awards last month. It had fans buzzing all week. Check it out by clicking here.
Hip Hop/R&B
Diddy
This week Hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs made the news as a STAR ambassador. He teamed up with the WWE to release an anti-bullying PSA. In the clip you see Combs wearing a black t-shirst saying the words, "Invisible Bully" in white. He also shares the screen with different children who talk about different ways they have been bullied. The clip has been featured in other music media outlets such as Fuse News, take a look here and see what everyone is talking about.
Mariah Carey
One of the biggest stories in R&B right now is coming from both Mariah Carey and Miguel. The two singers are making a lot of headlines because they debuted their soulful new duet, "#Beautiful" recently. The song that was written and produced by Mariah and Miguel together will be featured on Mariah's forthcoming new album for Island Def Jam. The music video was world premiered on Fox's American Idol on May 9th. After that it was featured as "New Joint Of The Day" on BET's 106th And Park, and premiered on VEVO. If you have not seen the video everyone is talking about, click here
Tamar Braxton
On Monday we reported first on Twitter, then on Clizbeats.com that singer Tamar Braxton, and Streamline Records executive Vincent Herbert will be having a baby boy. We also got word from a source close to the couple that the baby is due on June 6th. We sincerely congratulate the couple, and are betting that their son will get the best lullabies! To check out Tamar Braxton's fantastic voice and to hear her new single Click here!
Robin Thicke
As Robin Thicke's hot new single "Blurred Lines" featuring T.I, and Pharrell Williams continues to heat up the charts right now, the buzz centered around his new music keeps growing! Recently Robin visited Sway Calloway at his Sway In The Morning show on Sirius XM's Shade 45, during that interview Robin gave Sway a new track to premiere from his forthcoming album. That track is an up tempo Dance/R&B song, "Give It To You", which featured guest appearances by rappers 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar. In other Robin Thicke news he sat down with VH1 News to discuss recently performing at Michael Jordan's wedding, during that conversation some how he ended up talking about how R&B fans have been comparing him to Justin Timberlake more than ever since he released his latest album. To check out what Robin said about JT, and hear his collaboration with 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar click here!
ROCK
Frank Turner
British Alternative singer songwriter Frank Turner has released the music video for his new American single "The Way I Tend To Be" this week. US audiences are likely to remember him from when he was chosen to open Danny Boyle's Olympic Opening Ceremony in London last year. "The Way I Tend To Be" and the rest of his fifth studio album, Tape Deck Heart was produced with frequent Muse collaborator Rich Costey. To get better acquainted with Frank and his music check out our coverage here.
You'll be able to hear "The Way I Tend To Be", and check out an in-depth documentary bio that shares the same name. Both are pretty cool.
Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons released a very touching music video for their latest single "Demons" this week. Its heartwarming message comes because of the story behind it. The band was in the middle of editing the final cut to the "Demons" when they were given the sad news that their 17-year-old friend Tyler Robinson had unexpectedly died after his battle with cancer. When They heard the news, Imagine Dragons promptly had the video re-cut to include a written dedication, and some footage of Tyler, and Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds singing the band's first hit "It's Time" together on home movie footage that was shot at a concert. We were touched after watching it, and we were very happy to share it with you here. Enjoy.
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