Justin Bieber's Next Album to Focus on 'Transition'

Justin Bieber's growing up, but vocal producer Kuk Harrell says he's not ready for "the adult game" just yet.

"The only conversation we've had about Justin's album that we're about to do is it's really important that it's the proper transition because we've seen him [with] 'Baby,' now we're watching him grow up," he told MTV News. "There's a record in between."

However, he said the 17-year-old star's current release -- the Christmas album "Under the Mistletoe," which bowed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 -- is an "important" preview of what fans can expect from the next album.

"It gave everybody the opportunity to hear him, see him and get used to his voice changing," Harrell said. "That was a huge thing going into this album. We were able to get a running start on where he's at vocally 'cause it's a natural thing. When his proper album comes out, everybody's going to really be looking at that."
Bieber's next album, dubbed "Believe," is expected next summer. His manager, Scooter Braun, told the Hollywood Reporter last month that the teen star would be taking a hands-on approach to his new material.

"He's pretty adamant about writing a lot of [the album]," Braun said. "And he played me some stuff that he's been doing on his own. He wrote this amazing song that sounds like a Jodeci record. I'm really excited for him. This kid can sing his ass off. He's coming into his own."

Nickelback Released New Song "Here and Now"

Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold more than 35 million albums worldwide. The band also ranks as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and is the second best selling foreign act in the U.S. behind The Beatles for the 2000s. In December 2009, Nickelback were ranked seventh on Billboard Magazine's list of "Artists of the Decade" - both the highest-ranked band and the highest-ranked rock artist in the list.

Nickelback will release its seventh studio album, “Here And Now” on Nov. 21.
Produced by the band, the set is the follow-up to 2008’s “Dark Horse,” which sold more than 3 million copies in the U.S. alone.

Nickelback recorded the album in Mountain View Studios in Vancouver. Frontman Chad Kroeger said in a statement, “We entered the studio this year with a vision, and it all came together. We’re extremely happy with the results.”

He doesn’t share what that vision is, but fans will get some glimpse on Sept. 26, when the rock group will take the unusual step of releasing two singles simultaneously: “When We Stand Together” will go to pop radio and “Bottoms Up” will ship to rock radio. They will be available on iTunes the next day.

This year also also marks the 10th anniversary of the band’s breakthrough song “How You Remind Me,” from its debut Road Runner album “All The Right Reasons.” Since then, the group has sold close to 50 million albums worldwide.

Nickelback will launch a world tour in early 2012.

Sing A Song - Your Love Is My Drug

Maybe I need some rehab

Or maybe just need some sleep

I got a sick obsession

I'm seeing it in my dreams

I'm looking down every alley

I'm making us desperate 'cause

I'm staying up all night hoping

Hitting my head against the wall

What you got boy is hard to find

I think about it all the time

I'm all strung out, my heart is fried

I just can't get you off my mind

Because your love your love your love is my drug

Your love your love your love

I said your love your love your love is my drug

Your love your love your love

Won't listen to any advice

Momma's telling me I should think twice

But love to my own devices

I'm addicted, it's a crisis

My friends think I've gone crazy

My judgments getting kinda hazy

My esteem is gonna be affected

If I keep it up like a lovesick crackhead

What you got boy is hard to find

I think about it all the time

I'm all strung out, my heart is fried

I just can't get you off my mind

Because your love your love your love is my drug

Your love your love your love

I said your love your love your love is my drug

Your love your love your love

I don't care what people say

The rush is worth the price I pay

I get so high when you're with me

But crash and crave you when you leave

Hey, so I gotta question

Do you wanna have a slumber party in my basement?

Do I make your heart beat like an 808 drum?

Is my love with your drug?

Your drug, uh your drug

Uh your drug is my love, your drug

Because your love your love your love is my drug

Your love your love your love

I said your love your love your love is my drug

Your love your love your love

Hey...Hey...

So?

Your love your love your love, is my drug

(spoken) "I like your beard"

I Like Phoenix Legend's Song

In bad state of the music industry, many in this blossoming singers on the stage are another way out. Transferred to got talent judging Huang, Shu chun in the world of today, referring to the hair without issue, his answer is quite intriguing, "I write well but has not been issued of the pieces baishou on also has dozens of, but the crux of the problem instead of singers wanted out, but does age need. If your environment needs, these songs will come out naturally. If the environment does not need, in fact, singer song ever did not use any more. "Huang, Shu chun nail on the road out of the decline of the pop music hit home. It's not music environment is good or bad, but the public could not buy it. Popular singer if there are insufficient strength they had to take the initiative to expand the tertiary industry. Applauded and popular singer in the market, they are whether the new song album or a concert, whenever you are "expected" and "is required".

Although the Faye Wong, Jane Zhang's style is different, but the legend of the Phoenix with the Moon of the fly, the love of "national popular trilogy" confirms their number-combination class Blaster status in the Mainland. Phoenix legend has even attracted Warner boss Chen Zeshan, also becomes a study of the music business and follow the object. Phoenix's success is because men and women mix? So in Phoenix after a legendary beauty and the geek, combined displeasure of men and women such as sacred trees and pupil, seven in July. Their success is based on Westernized Rap+ folk music? But then the love of the sale of the mistake would clone-proof of the success of Phoenix legend mode.

South of May day, North Phoenix legend, two major music styles cannot erase the differences of Chinese market share day. And May day of campus surrounding the city different, Phoenix legend has been based in China, it also became their inexhaustible source of unlimited music. New album debut single is this surprising trip to the South, people even more curious, next stop of the day, and where do sth?

Westlife - What Makes A Man

This isn't goodbye, even as I watch you leave, this isn't goodbye
I swear I won't cry, even as tears fill my eyes, I swear I won't cry

Any other girl, I'd let you walk away
Any other girl, I'm sure I'd be ok

Tell me what makes a man
Wanna give you all his heart
Smile when you're around
And cry when you're apart
If you know what makes a man
Wanna love you the way I do
Girl you gotta let me know
So I can get over you

What makes her so right?
Is it the sound of her laugh?
That look in her eyes
When do you decide?
She is the dream that you seek
That force in your life

When you apologize, no matter who was wrong
When you get on your knees if that would bring her home

Tell me what makes a man
Wanna give you all his heart
Smile when you're around
And cry when you're apart
If you know what makes a man
Wanna love you the way I do
Girl you gotta let me know

So that I can get over you

Other girls will come along, they always do
But what's the point when all I ever want is you, tell me

Tell me what makes a man
Wanna give you all his heart
Smile when you're around
And cry when you're apart
If you know what makes a man
Wanna love you the way I do
Girl you gotta let me know..... (let me know)
Girl you gotta let me know..... (wooo)
So I can get over you

Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' Could Sell 1 Million In A Week

The results are in and Billboard reports that Lady Gaga‘s pop juggernaut ‘Born This Way’ has sold 1,108,000 million copies its first week in stores, landing at the lofty No. 1 post on the Top 200 sales chart. Given the amount of promotion that Lady Gaga put into the album — countless TV appearances on both costs in the span of hours, constant interaction with fans, a Google Chrome commercial, and much, much more — it’s fitting first week for a fabulous album.

Here’s a break down of the numbers: ‘Born This Way’ is only the 17th album to sell a million in a week since SoundScan began tracking sales data in 1991, and it’s the highest sales week since 2005. Her labelmate, rapper 50 Cent, sold 1,141,000 copies of ‘The Massacre’ in 2005. The last album to sell a million in a week was Taylor Swift‘s ‘Speak Now,’ which moved 1,047,000 copies in November of last year.
And the hits just keep on coming with ‘Born This Way,’ as Gaga is only the fifth woman in history to sell 1 million-plus copies in a week. She joins Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Norah Jones and the aforementioned Swift in that illustrious category.
While most industry insiders believed that ‘Born This Way’ would bow at No. 1 its first week, the amount of records it would move was the variable. Just a month ago, Interscope execs predicted that ‘Born This Way’ would move only 400,000 copies. It was a low estimate, and some felt Gaga had overpromoted the album. Even Katy Perry‘s ‘Teenage Dream,’ which was on the radio ad naseum last summer, had a disappointing first week, barely moving 200,000 copies while debuting at No. 1 with loads of ubiquitous airplay behind it.
Last Monday, Gaga’s label changed their tune and their estimate ballooned to 650,000-700,000 expected sales. By Wednesday, the million-plus figure began to seem plausible. By Thursday, it was possible and probable. Today, it’s actual.
The album was bolstered by Amazon.com selling a download of the album for 99 cents; it is estimated to have sold north of 440,000 copies. The album also sold 662,000 digital copies, which is the biggest week for a digital album in the SoundScan era.
We hope Lady Gaga is tossing back a glass of whiskey in celebration. It is her very first No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200.

Gym Class Heroes Featuring Ryan Tedder, 'The Fighter'

Gym Class Heroes haven't even released their forthcoming The Papercut Chronicles II album, but their first single “Stereo Hearts" has already sold 1 million copies! Not too shabby for an album that DOESN'T EVEN EXIST YET!
GCH's new song "The Fighter" features OneRepublic frontman and consummate songwriter-producer Ryan Tedder. The song begins with bright synths, and its sweeping uplifting vibe kind of makes you think that you're about to hear a Coldplay or David Guetta song. Instead of hot chicks and partying, Travie McCoy rhymes about hardship and how you gotta keep your head up no matter what: "Every time you fall/It's only making your chin strong.../If you fall, pick yourself up off the floor/And when your bones can’t take no more/Just remember what you’re here for." I'm super into that mantra right now, guys.
Ryan Tedder sings the hook and supports Travie's crusade to carpe diem: "Give 'em hell/Turn their heads/Gonna live life till we're dead/Give me scars/Give me pain.../There goes the fighter!/Here comes the fighter!" I'm really hoping they decide to make a video for this song -- the way I see it, Travie and Ryan end up in a boxing ring wearing those shiny satin boxing outfits. They're dripping sweat, and fake blood is flying everywhere as each dude retreats to their corner to have water spritzed in their mouth and their cuts sewn up. This might only work for my own personal fantasy, not sure.

Belfast braced for Bieber-mania at MTV awards

Teen stars Justin Bieber​ and girlfriend Selena Gomez​ perform at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday in Belfast, guaranteeing plenty of screaming fans and close media attention to what they say and do.

Canadian heartthrob Bieber hit the headlines this week after a young woman alleged that the chart-topper had fathered her child when he was 16. He appeared on the U.S. Today show on Friday and denied the claims.
"I'd just like to say basically that none of those allegations are true," said Bieber, now 17. "I know that I'm going to be a target, but I'm never going to be a victim."
Gomez, who is hosting the event and performing her new single, has had problems of her own recently.

On Thursday an Illinois man pleaded not guilty to stalking the American actress best known for her role in Disney television show "Wizards of Waverly Place," but was ordered to stay away from her for three years.
Thomas Brodnicki told a psychiatrist that he travelled to Los Angeles to see the star and had conversations with God about killing her, according to court documents.
In Belfast, the celebrity couple are expected to be joined by Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers​, Bruno Mars​ and Lady Gaga​ at what is billed as one of the biggest nights in music outside the United States.

Northern Irish rockers Snow Patrol​, whose 2006 album "Eyes Open​" sold over five million copies worldwide, also make an appearance as do the surviving members of Queen, who will pick up the Global Icon accolade.
U.S. DOMINATION
The annual awards tend to be dominated by U.S. acts even though they are held in Europe each year and are mostly decided by fans from the region.

Gomez said regional differences mattered less in the internet age.
"I think that it's not necessarily about America dominating anything," she told Reuters in a telephone interview.
"I think music is worldwide. Wherever people come from, whether they are from America or not, I think it's all definitely about creating great music.
"So I'm glad that a lot of European artists will also be attending."
Last year it was the flamboyant Gaga who dominated the MTV EMAs, picking up prizes for best female, best pop act and best song for "Bad Romance."
Due to prior commitments the 25-year-old New Yorker could not make the MTV event held in Madrid, but she is in the lineup on Sunday at the Belfast Odyssey Arena and also leads the nominations with six.

In four categories -- best song ("Born This Way​"), best pop and live act and best female artist -- she is up against compatriot and rival chart-topping diva Katy Perry​.
Lady Gaga's other two nominations are best video (Born This Way) and biggest fans, a new category introduced this year.
Bruno Mars joins Perry with four nominations -- best new, best male, best "push" act and best song for "Grenade."
Adele, Britain's best-selling chart sensation, is shortlisted three times -- best female act and best song and best video for "Rolling in the Deep."
Bieber competes for best pop, best male and biggest fans, while Thirty Seconds to Mars​ is up for best alternative, best world stage and biggest fans.
Bieber, who launched his new album "Under the Mistletoe" this week, has already been named the inaugural winner of the MTV Voices award in recognition of his charity work.

Country music stars gear up for big night of awards

Country music's biggest stars from Taylor Swift to Glen Campbell are set to shine this Wednesday at the County Music Association awards where many will vie for the program's top prizes.
Nominated for entertainer of the year are Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Swift. Fans will see performances from Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Eric Church, Luke Bryan and "American Idol" TV singing contest winner Scotty McCreery.
The 45th annual CMA Awards from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena will be co-hosted for the fourth consecutive year by Paisley and Carrie Underwood, a nominee for top female vocalist. The pair will perform their hit single, "Remind Me."
"I will lose a lot of sleep before next Wednesday" preparing for the show, Paisley told Reuters. "I really do get involved, and so does Carrie, in getting this right. The day after the awards I want people to go, 'I can't believe they did that,' about something, and then say, 'but I'm glad they did.' That's the fun part of the awards show.
"It's amazing how strong our format is this year and how amazing the music is. I think there are a lot of great things happening in country music," he added.
Campbell, who is on the final tour of his career after announcing in June he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, will be honored with performances by three of country music's finest guitarists -- Vince Gill, Paisley and Urban.
Other collaborations will feature Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter performing their hit "You and Tequila;" Rascal Flatts and Natasha Bedingfield doing their single "Easy;" Lionel Richie singing duets with Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker; and Shelton performing a duet on "Footloose" with the song's original singer, Kenny Loggins.
Miranda Lambert, one of last year's big winners, is nominated in two categories, female vocalist and musical event -- the latter with two of her idols, Loretta Lynn and Sheryl Crow. The three collaborated on Lynn's hit "Coal Miner's Daughter" for "Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn" and on a video.
"Getting to spend that day at Loretta's house with her and Sheryl, visiting with two of my heroes, was a life changing day for me," Lambert told Reuters in a recent interview.
Lambert's husband Blake Shelton is up for seven awards.
Aldean, who is nominated in five categories, told Reuters he was hopeful of having a big night and would be pleased to get the album of the year prize as a reflection of his collaboration with his bandmates and producer.
Awards will be handed out in a dozen categories including male and female vocalist, group, duo, album, video and new artist. Among the award presenters will be Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler, Reba McEntire and LeAnn Rimes.
The show airs live Wednesday night, starting at 8 p.m. EST on the ABC television network.

Bad Meets Evil's Favorite Halloween-Inspired Hip-Hop Songs

Bad Meets Evil's Favorite Halloween-Inspired Hip-Hop Songs
It’s safe to say that neither member of Bad Meets Evil (that’s Eminem and Royce Da 5’9'') will attempt to pursue a career in radio broadcast anytime soon. That’s not to say that the duo—who were also accompanied by Yelawolf—weren’t terribly entertaining during their Shade 45 interview on Monday night (October 31). While celebrating the channel’s “Unlucky 7th” anniversary, the rappers did a very candid and informal countdown of their “Unlucky 13” favorite Halloween-influenced hip-hop songs. If you were too busy to tune in last night, don’t fret, we’ve got the list right here, from #13 through #1.
13. Big L –“Devils son”
12. D12 – “Devils Night”
11. Dana Dane- “nightmares”
10. Will Smith​ –“There’s a nightmare on my street”
9. DMX –“Damon”
8. Ice Cube​ and Dr. Dre​ – “Natural Born Killers”
7. Eminem – “3 AM in the Morning”
6. Ghetto Boys – “My Mind is Playing Tricks on Me”
5. Gravediggers – “Dairy of a Mad Man”
4. Kayne West​ – “Monster”
3. 3 6 Mafia​ – “Late Night Tip”
2. Tech N9ne​ – “Trapped in a Psychos Body”
1. Bad Meets Evil​ – “Scary Movie​”

After Bieber, an influx of young singers

New York • The kids are all right — at least in the music industry.
Take Justin Bieber: He’s 17, has released three platinum efforts, earned Grammy nominations, released a top-selling movie and has sold out arenas around the world, putting him in the elite echelon of pop superstars.
But Bieber isn’t the only young singer blazing the charts and outdoing his elders. Scotty McCreery was crowned “American Idol” champion this year and last month, the now 18-year-old became the youngest male to have his debut album open at No. 1 on Billboard’s 200 albums chart.
Eleven-year-old Jackie Evancho​ has sold more than 1.5 million copies of her Christmas EP and her debut album, and has another Christmas project on the way; Willow Smith​ had grown people dancing in the clubs with her song “Whip My Hair”; and even 14-year-old Rebecca Black, though heavily ridiculed, had a viral hit with her song and music video “Friday.”
Taylor Swift​ was only 16 when she released her 2006 self-titled, now multiplatinum debut. The country star believes young performers shouldn’t be boxed into a “kids” category.
“I think an artist represents a certain thing that is all their own, and their age doesn’t really have too much to do with it, in my opinion,” the 21-year-old said.
Bieber, who came on the scene in 2009, knows fame can be fleeting, so he advises newcomers to “make sure you hold on to it and make sure you remember why you’re in this position and not get lost in yourself.”
Here’s a look at three emerging acts poised to follow in Bieber and Swift’s footsteps.

Gene Watson Performs at Unconventional 'Funeral'

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Sunday's show (Oct. 30) in Marthaville, La. was without a doubt the weirdest gig that Gene Watson has ever played. Billed as the Final Fling, it was a funeral party for well-known local businessman Robert Gentry ... who is very much alive and well.

"I've done a lot of shows in my day, but this may be the craziest thing I've ever played," Gene tells The Boot. "It was like a real funeral, with the pall bearers in tuxes. They had everything but the casket! I couldn't believe it."
Some 500 people attended Gentry's 'Roast Before He's Toast' party, with Gene and his Farewell Party band providing the main entertainment for the festivities. The event was held on All Saint's Eve in the heart of Cajun Country at the Rebel State Historic Site, which Gentry helped found.
The invitation to the gathering read, "Robert Gentry. Birth: January 5, 1940. Death: God Only Knows." It further stated that "the eulogy, insults and other fitting remarks will be lead by former Louisiana Gov. Edwin W. Edwards," who served four terms as Governor and eight years in federal prison on a corruption conviction. A full pardon has been requested by the Governor's friends. Rebel Park was taken into the state parks system under Edwards' administration, and most of the buildings and improvements to the park happened while he was in office.
Gentry invited Gene and his band to perform, requesting them to end with the singer's signature song, 'Farewell Party,' which Gene graciously agreed to do. He and the band performed a full set that also included 'Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy),' 'Paper Rosie' and 'Love in the Hot Afternoon.'
Gene reports that Mrs. Gentry, dressed in black, sang two of her husband's favorite songs with the New Orleans Jazz Band. He noted that most of the people in attendance dressed as if they were attending a funeral. Many of the people who spoke talked about Gentry's long service to his community, but others chose to roast the businessman during the event.
"It was without a doubt the strangest show I've ever played, despite the fact that we were given a standing ovation when we ended with 'Farewell Party'," Gene said. His send-off gave credence to newspaper columnist and playwright George Ade's famous quote, "In the city, a funeral is a somber affair; in the country, it is a form of popular entertainment."
Gene will find himself playing more traditional gigs this week. Friday (Nov. 4) he performs at Club 30 in Enid, Okla., and Saturday (Nov. 5) he'll be at the Corydon (Ind.) Jamboree.