Michael Jackson - Xscape - Teaser Trailer

Teaser trailer for the new Michael Jackson album, 'Xscape'.

Michael Jackson Xscape To Be Released In May

Michael Jackson’s second posthumous album is to be released in May.

Titled 'XSCAPE', the album will feature eight previously unreleased tracks which have been freshened up for 2014 by a palette of producers including Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins and Stargate.

The album has been executive produced by Epic Records CEO and former X Factor US judge LA Reid.

A press release on Jackson’s official website explains: “After mining by the Estate of Jackson’s archives, Reid was granted unlimited access to the treasures spanning four decades of material on which Jackson had completed his vocals.

“Reid then teamed up top producers to ‘contemporise’ the songs while retaining Jackson’s essence and integrity, creating the best music you’ve never heard.”

The album’s title track, 'XSCAPE', was written by Jackson and Jerkins, originally for his 2001 'Invincible' album, who has now ‘contemporised’ it for the new release.

The album will be released on May 13 along with a deluxe edition featuring the original versions of the unreleased recordings found in Jackson’s archives. Both the standard and deluxe editions will be available to pre-order on iTunes from tomorrow (April 1).

Jackson’s only previous posthumous album was 2010′s 'Michael', which went platinum in the UK and US.

Michael Jackson - Xscape - Album Artwork

New cover for the new Michael Jackson album, 'Xscape'. Love the picture!

Gary Barlow - Since I Saw You Last - Music Video

New single from Gary Barlow.

Well Written Songs: Stay With Me

Brilliant song by Sam Smith.

Stay With Me
Written By S. Smith

Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love cause I'm just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?

Won't you stay with me?
Cause you're all I need
This ain't love it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me

Why am I so emotional?
No it's not a good look, gain self control
And deep down I know this never works
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt

Won't you stay with me?
Cause you're all I need
This ain't love it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me

Well Written Songs: Lay Me Down

This is an incredible song, written by Sam Smith.

Lay Me Down
Written By S. Smith, J. Napier & E. Smith

Yes I do, I believe
That one day I will be, where I was
Right there, right next to you
And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
The moon, the stars, are nothing without you
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
No words can explain, the way I’m missing you
The night, this emptiness, this hole that I’m inside
These tears, they tell their own story

You told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling’s overwhelming, they're much too strong
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
And make sure you’re alright
I’ll take care of you,
And I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight

I’m reaching out to you
Can you hear my call? (Who's to say you won't hear me?)
This hurt that I’ve been through
I’m missing you, missing you like crazy

You told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling’s overwhelming, they're much too strong
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
And make sure you’re alright
I’ll take care of you
And I don’t wanna be here if I can’t be with you tonight

Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you-ou
And make sure you’re alright
I’ll take care of you
And I don’t wanna be here if I can’t be with you tonight

Kate O'Mara Dies Aged 74

Former Dynasty star Kate O'Mara has died at the age of 74, her agent said. The actress was best known for playing Alexis Colby's scheming sister Cassandra ''Caress'' Morrell in the US soap in the mid 1980s, along with roles in British series Doctor Who, Howards' Way and Triangle.

Her agent Phil Belfield said she died on Sunday morning in a Sussex nursing home after a short illness. He said: ''She was extraordinary, she had so much energy and vitality with a love for theatre and acting.'' He added: ''A shining star has gone out and Kate will be dearly missed by all who knew and have worked with her.''

O'Mara's first television roles were in the 1960s. But it was in the 1980s that she landed her biggest and longest-running roles. As well as Dynasty, she starred as a ruthless businesswoman in BBC drama Howards' Way, which was dubbed the ''Dallas of the Seas''. She also appeared in the original run of Doctor Who, opposite both Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy, as renegade Time Lord The Rani. Last year, which was Doctor Who's 50th anniversary, she said she would like to reprise the role. She told the Huffington Post: ''I'd love to come back as The Rani another time around. ''To have a much older woman as your adversary, there's something interesting about that.'' 

She was devastated last year when her son Dickon Young, 48, was found hanged at their home on New Year's Eve in 2012. Mr Young's body was discovered by a neighbour in the garage of the £750,000 cottage he shared with his mother in the village of Long Marston, Warks. He had moved in with his mother after developing mental health problems following a car crash several years ago. Mr Young was the twice-divorced actress' son by her first husband, actor Jeremy Young. 

Following their divorce, O'Mara gave birth to another son but when his father left, she made the decision to have the child adopted. The boy, Chris Linde, contacted her decades later but the pair did not get on.

She married second husband Richard Willis in 1993 but they divorced three years later. In the 1990s she starred in the comedy show Absolutely Fabulous as Jackie, the sister of Joanna Lumley's character Patsy. 

More recently she had appeared in ITV soap Benidorm and a 2012 stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's Death On The Nile. She is survived by her sister, the actress Belinda Carroll. Mr Belfield said there would be a private funeral and a memorial service on a date to be confirmed.

Eminem & Rihanna - The Monster Tour - Set List

This is what I would like to see from 'The Monster Tour' by Eminem and Rihanna.

1. INTRODUCTION (contains elements of ‘Love The Way You Lie’)
2. The Monster (Eminem & Rihanna)
3. Not Afraid (Eminem & Rihanna)
4. Numb (Rihanna & Eminem)
5. Diamonds (Rihanna)
6. Where Have You Been (Rihanna)
7. We Found Love (Rihanna)
8. Unfaithful/Stay (Rihanna)
9. Survival (Eminem)
10. Like Toy Soldiers (Eminem)
11. Cleaning Out My Closet (Eminem)
12. Sing For The Moment (Eminem)
13. Stan (Eminem & Rihanna)
14. Umbrella/Rude Boy/Shut Up And Drive (Rihanna)
15. Jump (Rihanna)
16. What’s My Name (Rihanna)
17. What Now (Rihanna)
18. The Real Slim Shady (Eminem)
19. My Name Is/Without Me/Just Lose It (Eminem)
20. Lose Yourself (Eminem)
21. Only Girl (In The World)/S&M/Don’t Stop The Music (Rihanna)
    
22. ENCORE
23. Love The Way You Lie (Part II)/Love The Way You Lie (Eminem & Rihanna)

Sam Smith - Stay With Me - Music Video

New brilliant music video from Sam Smith.

Shakira - Empire Tour - Set List

This is what I would like to see from a Shakira tour to promote her new self-titled album.

1. Dare (La La La)
2. Spotlight
3. Don’t Bother
4. You Don’t Care About Me
5. Empire
6. She Wolf
7. Beautiful Liar (excerpt)/Can’t Remember To Forget You
8. Did It Again
9. Broken Record
10. Medicine
11. Illegal
12. Underneath Your Clothes
13. Whenever, Wherever
14. Cut Me Deep
15. 23
16. The One Thing
17. Loca Por Ti
18. Loca
19. Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)
20. ENCORE
21. Hips Don’t Lie

Shakira - Empire - Audio

Really like this song at the moment.

Shakira - Empire - Music Video

New music video from Shakira.

24: Live Another Day - Trailer

Can't wait for the new season!!

Derek - Series 2 - Trailer

I can't wait for this!!!!!

X-Men: Days Of Future Past - Trailer 2

New trailer for X-Men: Days Of Future Past.

Paolo Nutini - Scream (Funk My Life Up) - Music Video

Paolo Nutini is back with 'Scream (Funk My Life Up)'. Love this song!

Kelis - Jerk Ribs - Music Video

New single from Kelis.

Kelis - Rumble - Music Video

Good to have Kelis back!

Cher - Dressed To Kill Tour - Teaser Trailer

Some of the best moments from Cher's new tour.

Lady Gaga - G.U.Y - Single Artwork

New single cover for Lady Gaga's new single 'G.U.Y'.

Justin Timberlake - Not A Bad Thing - Music Video

Music video for Justin Timberlake's new single 'Not A Bad Thing'.

Cher - Dressed To Kill Tour - Official Set List

Personally I don't think this is a great set list. Its essentially a 'greatest hits' setlist, which Cher has been performing for years now. 'Closer To The Truth' is a very strong album and the tour could have benefited from more songs from the album being performed.

1. Woman's World
2. Strong Enough
3. Dressed To Kill
4. The Beat Goes On
5. I Got You Babe
6. Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves 
7. Dark Lady
8. Half-Breed
9. Welcome To Burlesque
10. You Haven't Seen The Last Of Me
11. Take It Like A Man
12. Walking In Memphis
13. Just Like Jesse James
14. Heart Of Stone
15. The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
16. Bang, Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
17. I Found Someone
18. If I Could Turn Back Time
19. Believe
20. I Hope You Find It

Well Written Songs: Cowboys & Angels

'Cowboys and Angels' is a song written and performed by George Michael and released on Epic Records in 1991. Among other things, the song is notable for being written in waltz time.

Cowboys & Angels

Written by G. Michael

When your heart's in someone else's hands
Monkey see and monkey do
Their wish is your command
You're not to blame
Everyone's the same

All you do is love and love is all you do
I should know by now the way I fought for you
You're not to blame
Everyone's the same, oh

I know, you think that you're safe
Mister
Harmless deception
That keeps love at bay
It's the ones who resist that we most want to kiss
Wouldn't you say?

Cowboys and angels
They all have the time for you
Why should I imagine
That I'd be a find for you?
Why should I imagine
That I have something to say?

That scar on your face
That beautiful face of yours
In your heart there's a trace
Of someone before

When your heart's in someone else's plans
Things you say and things you do
They don't understand
It's such a shame
Always ends the same

You can call it love but I don't think it's true
You should know by now
I'm not the boy for you
You're not to blame
Always ends the same

I know you think that you're safe
Sister
Harmless affection
That keeps things this way
It's the ones who persist for the sake of a kiss
Who will pay?

Cowboys and angels
They all take a shine to you
Why should I imagine
That I was designed for you?
Why should I believe
That you would stay?

That scar on your face
That beautiful face of yours
Don't you think that I know
They've hurt you before?

Take this man to your bed
Maybe his hands will help you forget
Please be stronger than your past
The future may still give you a chance

Anastacia - Resurrection Tour - Set List

This is what I would like to see from Anastacia's tour to promote 'Resurrection'. 

1. Staring At The Sun
2. Pieces Of A Dream
3. Heavy Rotation
4. Why’d You Lie To Me
5. Welcome To My Truth
6. INTERLUDE I (contains elements of dark arrangement of ‘Who’s Gonna Stop The Rain’)
7. Lifeline
8. I Don’t Want To Be The One
9. Heavy On My Heart
10. You’ll Never Be Alone
11. Sick And Tired
12. INTERLUDE II (contains elements of ‘Not That Kind’)
13. Evolution
14. I Do
15. Stupid Little Things
16. ACOUSTIC MEDLEY
1. In Summer
2. Broken Wings
3. How Come The World Won’t Stop
4. Everything Burns
5. Cowboys & Kisses
17. I Dreamed You
18. INTERLUDE III (contains elements of ‘Made For Lovin’ You’)
19. I Can Feel You
20. Paid My Dues
21. One Day In Your Life (remix version)
22. Left Outside Alone (contains elements of ‘Left Outside Alone (Part II)’)
23. ENCORE
24. I’m Outta Love

Lady Gaga - G.U.Y - Music Video

Music video for 'G.U.Y'. I usually like her music videos, but this does feel like a long trailer for her 'ARTPOP' album. Featuring 'ARTPOP', 'Venus' and 'MANiCURE' just makes it feel like she is trying to force as much of her music into one place. They all deserve their own music videos. However, the 'G.U.Y' portion of the video is very good and very 'Gaga'.

Anastacia - Stupid Little Things - Music Video

She's Back!

Paloma Faith - Only Love Can Hurt Like This - Burberry Fashion Show Performance

Paloma Faith performs 'Only Love Can Hurt Like This' live.

George Michael - You Have Been Loved - Symphonica Special Version

George Michael sings his classic on his Symphonica Tour.

Kylie Minogue - Sexercize - Music Video

This song is a bit 'nothing'. Maybe it will grow on me in time, but it doesn't seem to be Kylie's normal standards. The video however is very good and very 'kylie'. Its like an updated 'Slow' music video.

Prince On The Arsenio Hall Show - Interview

Full Prince interview.

Prince & Zooey Deschanel - FALLINLOVE2NITE - Audio

New single from Prince.

Kylie Minogue - Kiss Me Once Tour - Set List

This is what I would like to see from Kylie's upcoming 'Kiss Me Once' tour.

1. OPENING (contains elements of ‘Kissing’ by Bliss)
2. Kiss Me Once
3. Timebomb
4. Skirt
5. Nu-di-ty (opening)/Sexy Love
6. Sexcersize (verse and chorus only)/Slow
7. Red Blooded Woman
8. Les Sex (song breaks down after second chorus and turns into one chorus of ‘Chocolate’)
9. On A Night Like This
10. INTERLUDE I (contains elements of ‘Finer Feelings’)
11. Come Into My World (abbey road style)
12. Better The Devil You Know (abbey road style)
13. All The Lovers (abbey road style into regular version on chorus 2)
14. Can’t Get You Out Of My Head
15. INTERLUDE II (contains elements of ‘Dangerous Game’)
16. If Only
17. Beautiful
18. Confide In Me
19. INTERLUDE III (contains elements of acapella version ‘It’s No Secret’)
20. MEDLEY
1. Shocked
2. Wouldn’t Change A Thing (contains elements of ‘It’s No Secret’)
3. Got To Be Certain
4. Step Back In Time
5. I Should Be So Lucky
21. Hand On Your Heart
22. Spinning Around (disco version – contains elements of ‘Got To Be Real’ & ‘Last Night A DJ Saved My Life’)
23. INTERLUDE IV (contains elements of ‘Sleeping With The Enemy’)
24. Million Miles
25. Into The Blue
26. Love At First Sight
27. ENCORE
28. Never Too Late (abbey road version)

George Michael 'My Life Didn't Get Any Easier After I Came Out'

George Michael has said that his “gay life didn’t get easier” after coming out.

The singer was famously outed in 1998 when he was arrested for “engaging in a lewd act” at a public restroom in Los Angeles. He then confirmed his sexuality in an interview with CNN.

Discussing what happened next in a new interview with the BBC, the 50-year-old star says: “For some strange reason, my gay life didn’t get easier when I came out. Quite the opposite happened, really.”

He goes on to explain: “The press seemed to take some delight that I previously had a ‘straight audience’, and set about trying to destroy that. And I think some men were frustrated that their girlfriends wouldn’t let go of the idea that George Michael just hadn’t found the ‘right girl’ [yet]. Which is still what a lot of my extended family still think!”

Continuing, Michael insists he has no regrets about waiting until the age of 35 to be open about his sexuality, saying: “In the years when HIV was a killer, any parent of an openly gay person was terrified. I knew my mother well enough that she would spend every day praying that I didn’t come across that virus. She’d have worried like that.”

During the interview, Michael also expresses a desire to reach out to his gay fans with his music in the future, saying he would “like to do something for the gay community. Possibly a dance album”.

Michael discusses his sexuality candidly in a two-part BBC Radio 2 documentary, titled Up Close with George Michael, whose first part airs tonight (March 18) at 10pm. The concluding part follows a week later on March 25.

The singer released his new album Symphonica, which mainly contains live versions of songs from his 2011-12 concert tour of the same name, on Monday (March 17).

Lady Gaga - Artpop Ball - Stage Design

Lady Gaga has released the stage design for her new tour. The walkways are suspended so the audience will be underneath.

Anastacia - Stupid Little Things - Audio

Anastacia's brand new come back single. This is a brilliant song and it seems like she is back on top form! Can't wait for the new album.

Michael Buble - To Love Somebody - Music Video

Music video for Michael Buble's version of 'To Love Somebody'.

Jimmy Fallon Lip Sync Battle With Joseph Gordon Levitt & Stephen Merchant

This is brilliant.

Jennifer Lopez - I Luh Ya PaPi - Music Video

Music video for JLO's new single.

Lady Gaga - Gypsy - SXSW Performance

Lady Gaga performs 'Gypsy' at SXSW.

Lady Gaga - Applause - SXSW Performance

Lady Gaga performs 'Applause' at SXSW.

Lady Gaga - Bad Romance - SXSW Performance

Lady Gaga performs 'Bad Romance'.

Lady Gaga - Dope - SXSW Performance

Lady Gaga performs 'Dope'.

Lady Gaga - Swine - SXSW Performance

Lady Gaga performs 'Swine'.

Lady Gaga - Jewels & Drugs - SXSW Performance

Lady Gaga performs 'Jewels & Drugs' at SXSW.

Lady Gaga - MANiCURE - SXSW Performance

Lady Gaga performs 'MANiCURE' at SXSW.

Lady Gaga - Aura - SXSW Performance

Lady Gaga performs 'Aura'.

Hunter Hayes - Storyline - Album Cover

Cover of the new Hunter Hayes album, 'Storyline'.

Hunter Hayes - Storyline - Tracklisting

Tracklisting for the forthcoming album from Hunter Hayes.

1. Wild Card
2. Storyline
3. Still Fallin'
4. Tattoo
5. Invisible
6. ... Interlude
7. You Think You Know Someone
8. Flashlight
9. When Did You Stop Loving Me
10. ... Like I Was Saying (Jam)
11. Secret Love
12. Nothing Like Starting Over
13. If It's Just Me
14. Love Too Much

Hunter Hayes - Wild Card - Audio

New song from Hunter Hayes forthcoming album 'Storyline'.

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Hunter Hayes - Invisible - Music Video

New music video for Hunter Hayes current single 'Invisible'.

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Enrique Iglesias - Sex + Love Tour - Set List

This is what I would like to see from the 'Sex + Love' tour from Enrique Iglesias.

1. I Like How It Feels/I Like It (contains elements of ‘Can You Hear Me’) (featuring Pitbull)
2. I’m A Freak (feat. Pitbull)
3. Heart Attack
4. Tired Of Being Sorry
5. Turn The Night Up
6. Ring My Bells
7. Physical/Heartbeat (contains elements of ‘On Top Of You’)
8. Tonight (I’m Fucking You)
9. Beautiful
10. Addicted
11. Love To See You Cry
12. Bailamos
13. Loco (feat. Romeo Santos on screen)
14. There Goes My Baby (featuring Flo Rida on screen)
15. Dirty Dancer
16. ACOUSTIC MEDLEY
1. Maybe
2. Don’t Forget About Me
3. Not In Love
4. Somebody’s Me
17. You And I
18. Be With You/Rhythm Divine
19. Escape
20. Do You Know (The Ping Pong Song)
21. ENCORE
22. Hero