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Monday, May 20, 2013

The Voice announces return of Christina Aguilera & Cee Lo Green

NBC’s hugely successful series The Voice has announced the return of coaches Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green.

The pair, who took this season off to work on music projects, will rejoin the program for its fall 2013 run.

Shakira and Usher are currently filling the coaches seats temporarily vacated by Aguilera and Green.

The rookie mentors will be back again for the fifth season of The Voice next winter, when the show will receive plenty of promotion during NBC’s coverage of the February Winter Olympics from Sochi, Russia.

The current cycle of The Voice is averaging a 5.2 rating, 14 share in adults 18-49 and 14.5 million viewers overall on Monday nights, making it the season’s #3 primetime series on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, as well as the #2 entertainment series and the #1 reality series, according to “most current” results from Nielsen Media Research.

The Tuesday edition is averaging a 4.7/14 in 18-49 and 13.4 million viewers overall, making it the #4 entertainment series on in 18-49. Every telecast of “The Voice” so far this cycle, excluding recap episodes, has won its time period in adults 18-49.

Christina Aguilera

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Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton perform duet on Ellen
Christina Aguilera tops the popmusiclife Pop 10
Christina Aguilera premieres Blank Page
Christina Aguilera performs on Hurricane Sandy telethon
Christina Aguilera performs Your Body with office supplies on Fallon
Christina Aguilera reveals Lotus album cover
Christina Aguilera releases video for Your Body
Lady Gaga raves about new Christina Aguilera single
Shakira, Usher to replace Christina Aguilera & Cee Lo Green on The Voice
Christina Aguilera teases Your Body video on The Voice
Christina Aguilera announces new album details
Christina Aguilera: New single due Friday, album this fall
Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera to appear at Madonna’s L.A. concert
PHOTO: Christina Aguilera shooting new video
Green Day singer to mentor on The Voice
RUMOR: Christina Aguilera to release new single in August
Christina Aguilera tops the popmusiclife Pop 10 for 2nd week
Christina Aguilera tops the popmusiclife Pop 10
VIDEO: Christina Aguilera sings at Etta James’ funeral
VIDEO: The Voice returns with Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and more
VIDEO: Katy Perry spoofs Christina Aguilera on SNL

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Shakira & Usher top the popmusiclife Pop 10

Shakira and Usher top this week’s popmusiclife Pop 10.

NBC has released the first official promo pictures of the new judges for The Voice; the pair join the popular NBC series for Season 4, filling in for Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green.

Check out the photos in this week’s top story!

The PP10 is a list of the most-viewed pop news stories in the past week by popmusiclife readers.

For a full list of the popmusiclife Pop 10 charts, check out the archives here.

Popmusiclife Pop 10
week ending January 13, 2013

01 – Shakira and Usher’s first promo pictures for The Voice
02 – VIDEO: Bruno Mars rocks Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
03 – One Direction release Kiss You video
04 – VIDEO: Coldplay rock Jimmy Kimmel’s post-Oscars show
05 – Maroon 5’s Adam Levine to host Saturday Night Live
06 – Demi Lovato taking a break from Twitter
07 – Psy performs US finale of Gangnam Style
08 – Mariah Carey teases new single
09 – VIDEO: Adam Lambert unplugs in Portland
10 – Carly Rae Jepsen brings hits to New Year’s Rockin’ Eve

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Jan 06: Bruno Mars
Dec 30: Bruno Mars
Dec 23: Bruno Mars
Dec 16: Bruno Mars
Dec 09: Bruno Mars
Dec 02: Kesha
Nov 25: Britney Spears
Nov 18: Justin Bieber
Nov 11: Christina Aguilera
Nov 04: Nicki Minaj

Friday, January 4, 2013

Shakira and Usher’s first promo pictures for The Voice

NBC has released the first official promo pictures of new judges Shakira and Usher.

The pair join the popular NBC series for Season 4, filling in for Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green.

Aguilera is planning to tour behind her new album, “lotus,” while Cee Lo is developing new music plus a scripted comedy series for NBC based on his life.

Current coaches Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and Blake Shelton will remain through season four, which premieres March 25.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Shakira, Usher to replace Christina Aguilera & Cee Lo Green on The Voice

Just as NBC’s The Voice launches its third season, the show has announced a major shakeup for season 4.

The Voice will add Usher and Shakira as new celebrity musician coaches when it returns next spring.

Christina Aguilera, who is releasing a new album and going on tour, and Cee Lo Green, who is developing new music plus a scripted comedy series for NBC based on his life, will take the next season off.

Current coaches Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and Blake Shelton will remain through season four.

"Being a coach on 'The Voice' is a wonderful experience and the relationship amongst us all is like an extended family," said Aguilera. "I am so proud of being part of the show from the beginning, all the work we've done, and proud of what the show stands for as a whole. As I have expressed since day one of the show, that I am a singer and performer first and I am so excited to get back to that love. Since this year NBC and 'The Voice' have decided to tape back-to-back seasons, requiring a full-year commitment, it is important for me to take season four off, allowing me to support my music that my fans have been waiting for -- with the release of my new album 'Lotus' on November 13. By pursuing my first passion of music during the break, I am also able to come back and offer even more to my team on 'The Voice' in the future."

"First ...thank you NBC for supporting my decision to take this season four hiatus!,” said Green. “It says that I'm seen and respected as a complete artist and not just a cast member. I'm highly enthusiastic about focusing my undivided attention on my additional endeavors and interests like my upcoming solo album, new Goodie Mob album, Las Vegas residency 'Loberace,' new memoir, and new NBC comedy. It's great to also give a host of other talent the chance to experience what a joy it is to be part of what is truly THE BEST SHOW of them all, THE VOICE! I will return for season five and will be watching season four. NBC is home and as far as Usher and Shakira are concerned - 'mi casa su casa.'"

Christina Aguilera

See also:

Christina Aguilera teases Your Body video on The Voice
Christina Aguilera announces new album details
Christina Aguilera: New single due Friday, album this fall
Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera to appear at Madonna’s L.A. concert
PHOTO: Christina Aguilera shooting new video
Green Day singer to mentor on The Voice
RUMOR: Christina Aguilera to release new single in August
Christina Aguilera tops the popmusiclife Pop 10 for 2nd week
Christina Aguilera tops the popmusiclife Pop 10
VIDEO: Christina Aguilera sings at Etta James’ funeral
VIDEO: The Voice returns with Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and more
VIDEO: Katy Perry spoofs Christina Aguilera on SNL

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Usher: Looking 4 Myself debuts atop US charts

Usher’s seventh studio album, “Looking 4 Myself,” has become the superstar’s fourth consecutive #1 studio album.

The album lands at the top of the Billboard 200 albums charts with opening week sales of 128,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Usher held off Canadian rockers Rush, who had their best sales week in 10 years as "Clockwork Angels" debuted at #2 with 103,000 sold.

“Looking 4 Myself” also debuts at #1 on the Digital Albums Chart and R&B Album Chart.

Usher recently performed on Saturday Night Live, kicked off the Summer concert series on the Today Show and performed on the Billboard Music Awards. He is scheduled to perform on the BET Awards on July 1, where he is nominated for “Video of the Year” for “Climax.”

Usher

Usher

Thursday, June 14, 2012

VIDEO: Usher covers Foster The People’s Pumped Up Kicks

Usher let loose and showed some of his rock side this week during an appearance on the BBC.

The R&B star was in London to promote his new album, “Looking 4 Myself,” which hit stores on Tuesday; he played a show at the city’s HMV Hammersmith Apollo on Monday.

On Wednesday, Usher performed a set of tunes on the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Series, and among them was a cover of Foster The People’s smash hit “Pumped Up Kicks.”

The singer played bass on the track, which he introduced as “one of my favorites.”

Foster the People

Usher – Pumped Up Kicks
Original by Foster The People
BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge – London, UK - June 13, 2012

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VIDEO: Usher rocks Saturday Night Live

Sunday, May 13, 2012

VIDEO: Usher rocks Saturday Night Live

Usher rocked Saturday Night Live this weekend.

On an episode hosted by Will Ferrell, Usher performed his two latest singles, "Scream" and "Climax."

Both tracks are from the superstar's upcoming album "Looking 4 Myself," which drops June 12.

The singer also appeared in a few sketches, including the “Funkytown Debate” and SNL’s 100th digital short, which featured a huge cast of characters, including Justin Bieber.

Usher

Usher

Usher – Scream
Saturday Night Live – May 12, 2012

Usher – Climax
Saturday Night Live – May 12, 2012

Funkytown Debate
Saturday Night Live – May 12, 2012

100th SNL Digital Short
Saturday Night Live – May 12, 2012

Friday, December 2, 2011

VIDEO: Justin Bieber rocks Rockefeller Center

Justin Bieber was center stage in Rockefeller Center this week for the annual tree-lighting ceremony.

With “Under The Mistletoe” high on the charts, Bieber performed a few tracks and had some help from his friends.

On “Drummer Boy,” Justin was joined by Busta Rhymes, while Usher stepped in to help with “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire).”

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber ft. Busta Rhymes – Drummer Boy
Rockefeller Center – NYC

Justin Bieber ft. Usher – The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
Rockefeller Center - NYC

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Rihanna, Usher added to Grammy Nominations Concert

More stars have been added to the upcoming Grammy Nominations Concert.

Rihanna, Usher and The Band Perry are the latest performers added to the lineup for the November 30 concert/TV special.

The three acts join previously announced performers Lady Gaga, Sugarland, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco and Jason Aldean for the show.

Two-time Grammy winner LL Cool J is, once again, set to host the one-hour special from L.A.’s Nokia Theatre.

The show is set up to announce nominations in several categories for the 54th Grammy Awards, which take place February 12, 2012.

The concert special marks the fourth time nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced live on primetime television.

The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! special airs on CBS on Wednesday, November 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Rihanna

Rihanna

Rihanna – We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Justin Bieber tops this week’s new pop releases

It’s safe to say the biggest new pop release of this week is Justin Bieber’s “Under The Mistletoe.”

The album is a seasonal mix of traditional Christmas standards and newly-written holiday music largely co-written by Justin. “Under The Mistletoe” will be available both as a standard and as a deluxe CD + DVD edition.

The deluxe CD edition contains 4 bonus tracks – plus - 25 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage, including the video for "Pray.”

MUSIC

Here’s a look at some of the new music in stores this week - to check out all the new releases available, click here (Amazon).

• Justin Bieber (iTunes)
• Justin Bieber - Under The Mistletoe (CD) (Amazon)
• Justin Bieber - Under The Mistletoe [CD/DVD] [Deluxe Edition] (Amazon)
• Justin Bieber - Under The Mistletoe [+digital booklet] (mp3) (Amazon)

• Florence + The Machine (iTunes)
• Florence + The Machine – Ceremonials [Deluxe Edition CD] (Amazon)
• Florence + The Machine – Ceremonials (CD) (Amazon)
• Florence + The Machine – Ceremonials (mp3) (Amazon)

MUSIC DVD

Here’s one of the new music DVD releases in stores this week - to check out all the new DVD releases available, click here (Amazon).

• Usher (iTunes)
• Usher: OMG Tour - Live From London (DVD) (Amazon)
• Usher: OMG Tour - Live From London [Blu-ray] (Amazon)

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Mistletoe

Monday, October 24, 2011

AUDIO: Hear new Justin Bieber Christmas duet with Usher

Justin Bieber’s new Christmas duet with Usher was premiered on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show Monday morning.

"The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)" will be featured on Justin’s new album, “Under The Mistletoe,” due November 1.

"Justin and I did the classic record 'Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.' This record is going to be remembered for years to come," Usher told Seacrest. "It's a record that has always been one of my favorites, and I'm happy that I was able to share it with Justin, and for us to put it out. The album is full of surprises. Justin's 'Under The Mistletoe' is going to be incredible!"

The 17-year-old singer previously collaborated with Usher on the single "Somebody to Love" from his multi-platinum debut album "My World 2.0."

The new song is now available on iTunes via the link below:

The Christmas Song ft Usher Justin Bieber - The Christmas Song - Single

Justin Bieber ft. Usher – The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

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