Natalia brings you the latest news on Adele’s interview with Anderson Cooper, Kristen Bell’s interview on Ellen is auto tuned, Ladyhawke’s latest music video and much more!
Natalia discusses what’s new with Pharrell Williams and her thoughts on Karl Lagerfeld’s mean comments towards Adele’s weight. She also shows a roster of animals behaving like humans and, wait until you see the new size of coffee available at Starbucks!
Natalia dishes the latest news on the Juno Awards nominees, the upcoming Spiderman 3D film starring Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield and is Katy Perry hooking up with Tim Tebow? Watch today’s episode to find out.
When The Kooks are in the studio they’re focused and most importantly, sober. Watch Hugh and Luke explain their reasoning below.
The Kooks released a new album called “Junk of the Heart,” and you would think Hugh and Luke would be very excited about it. Well, they seemed rather indifferent to be honest. We spoke about that and why they don’t care about critics.
Natalia dishes the latest in entertainment news on Joan Rivers, Lana Del Rey and a brand new trailer for the movie Hunger Games.
Natalia talks about how Snooki might be pregnant, Nicolas Cage’s Cage Rage, Elisabetta Canalis is dating Steve-O and more for Feb 1, 2012.
Natalia dishes the news on Miley Cyrus breaking her tailbone, a 100 year old woman who plays the Nintendo DS to stay young and Houston, Texas contemplating a statute of Beyonce.
David Beckham debuts a new line of underwear, the worst dressed celebrity – Shy’m and Matthew Broderick is back as Ferris Bueller with a brand new commercial airing during the Super Bowl on Feb 5th 2012.
Daniel Radcliffe is back with his new movie The Woman In Black. It’s a bone chilling remake of a film from the ’80s. Ironically, Daniel actually scares very easily but he’s not afraid of ghosts. In this interview he tells us what really gives him the creeps.
Next time you’re struggling to make conversation, try asking this question: “If you could invite anyone (living or dead) to the perfect house party, who would it be?”
Graffiti6 is starting to make their North American invasion, and they are hitting up the Tonight Show. Does this sound familiar? Well the Beatles made the exact same journey over 40 years ago. Naturally, @jordans_life had to make some comparisons.
Nick plays World of Warcraft. Not only that, he’s the head of his guild, demonstrating that it IS possible to juggle being a hardcore gamer with being a top-selling recording artist.
During a LIVE interview on andPOP.com Nick Carter gave out a number and took phone calls from his fans. These were real phone calls from real fans who we gave exclusive access to one of the biggest recording artists of our generation.
There were great questions about music, fitness, the backstreet boys but the most popular question, however, was about his underwear. In this clip Nick talks about his his ‘Haynes’ and covering his fans with glow in the dark paint.
When releasing new music today, half the battle is online promotion. However, contests, signed merch and giveaways aren’t always the best solutions. When working on their latest album, Hedley came up with a brilliant idea, they decided to make trailers.
It’s hard to prepare for an interview with Hedley. So in this interview, we threw caution to the wind, got a 24 of beer and broadcast the interview live on our USTREAM (andPOP.tv). Eventually Jacob, Dave and @jordans_life ended up talking about hairy legs, their newest music video and more.
Diamandis from Marina and The Diamonds talks to us about her very serious disease. It’s called synaesthetic. And we lied, it’s not a disease. More like a cool condition. Diamandis explains further.
Would you be embarrassed if someone scrolled through your iPod? We sit down with Spee and Brendan to talk about the diverse music on their playlist.
Marina and The Diamonds are working on some new music, but Marina is being very secretive about it. Although the release has been delayed, she let’s us in on some secrets about the new album, and how alcohol changed her life.
Joss Stone things Lady Gaga is a great performer and musician, but she wants her to lose the crazy outfits.
Joss feels Gaga’s wardrobe might overshadow her actual artistic ability.
She tells CYinterview.com, “I know the shock value is good and gets people to watch you, but actually (Gaga) can sing songs and she can play piano and it just feels like (her look) might overshadow what talent she does have.”
Well Joss you might be right, however things look like they are working well for Gaga as is.
Two men have been arrested for an apparent Joss Stone murder plot, reports CTV.
The two were found near the home of R&B singer Joss Stone in Cullompton, southwest England, on suspicion of conspiracy to rob and murder.
Police officials say the men were aged 30 and 33, and were arrested Tuesday after residents reported a suspicious-looking vehicle.
The men “had in their possession information relating to an individual in the Cullompton area and items which lead us to suspect that they may have intended to commit a criminal offense,” says Detective Inspector Steve Parker.
Stone’s publicist says she was apparently aware of the arrests and is being updated by the police. Police did not confirm that Stone was at home when the incident occurred.
The Sun newspaper claims, although not confirmed by officials, that the men had swords, rope, a body bag, and maps and aerial photos of Stone’s property.
The men are currently in custody. This is a scary story, especially if what the men had is true – a body bag? aerial photos? That’s a whole other level of stalking. Glad she’s okay.
Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger has formed a new supergroup, reports The NY Post. Members of the group include Eurythmics star Dave Stewart, Damian Marley, Joss Stone and Indian musician and producer A.R. Rahman.
Jagger has been secretly recording with Stewart, Bob Marley’s youngest son Marley, jazz-influenced Stone and Rahman, who won two Oscars for ‘Slumdog Millionaire.’
A source said, “They just finished a record and their first video and are talking to major labels about a deal. The name for the band at the moment is Super Heavy.” Another source said, “Each member has a very distinct and different style, but it works. Mick has been recording with Dave for a while, and both worked with Joss in the past.”
But a rep for Jagger said, “They all thought it would be interesting and great fun to go into the studio and play some music. No video has been shot, no label in place. All a bit premature.”
Jagger’s first effort sans the Stones, 1985′s “She’s the Boss,” was less than a hit. Former Stones member Keith Richards wrote in his memoir, “I’ve never listened to [it] the whole way through. Who has? It’s like ‘Mein Kampf.’ Everybody had a copy, but nobody listened to it.”
Sounds like quite the mix of artists – it could be an interesting record. Stone and Jagger are definitely a great mix, they both have that bluesy tone to their voice, so I can’t wait to hear what they come up with.
If there was ever a time an artist would be cool with being the wedding singer, this is it.
British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding, landed the gig of the century, when she was the only one selected to perform at the newly married Duke William and Duchess Catherine’s intimate reception on Friday evening at Buckingham Palace.
In an interview with Us Weekly she said, “It was an amazing honour to be asked by Kate and William to perform at their party. The atmosphere was incredible and it is a night I’ll never forget!”
An honour indeed, as the young 24-year-old was reportedly the only singer invited to perform at the dinner and dance reception of just 300 people, hosted by Prince Charles. An attendee of the reception said Goulding performed a cover of Elton John’s “Your Song,” as well as her well-known pop hit, “Starry-Eyed.”
Goulding won the BBC sound of 2010 poll and was awarded the Critics Choice Awards at the 2010 BRIT Awards. The young Brit is also set to star as the musical guest on the May 7 episode of Saturday Night Live, with guest star Tina Fey. Reportedly, William and Catherine chose the singer because they were huge fans of her 2010 debut album, Lights.
I would have thought perhaps William’s long-time friend and wedding guest, Joss Stone may have been asked to perform a song or two, but it looks like Goulding beat out any competition for the opportunity to be a part of history.
A nice boost for the Brit’s career.
Joss Stone is adding to her acting resume with a role as Anne of Cleves in “The Tudors.”
The 21-year-old British soul singer will portray the fourth wife of Henry VIII, played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers, in the racy drama’s upcoming third season.
The Irish-Canadian-U.S. co-production airs on CBC-TV in Canada.
The third season will follow Henry as he weds his third wife Jane Seymour (played by Icelandic actress Anita Briem), before moving on to Anne, the daughter of a German nobleman.
Stone’s stint on the show is not expected to be long, as the fickle king had his marriage to Anne annulled soon after the wedding.
Although the role marks Stone’s TV acting debut, she appeared in an 2005 episode of “American Dreams” as “Singer In The Lair,” performing her hit single “Right to be Wrong,” and had a role in the 2006 fantasy film “Eragon.”
She will return to the big screen in September in the comedy “Snappers,” for which she also produced the score.
The Grammy-winning Stone released her third studio album, “Introducing Joss Stone,” in March 2007.
JOSS STONE was presented with a surprise Grammy Award when she joined Quincy Jones to announce the venue for the 50th Grammys in 2008.
The British singer thought she was asked to attend the big publicity event in Los Angeles last week to simply announce the fact that next year’s ceremony would be held at the city’s Staples Center, but she was in for a big shock.
She says, “I got a Grammy and it wasn’t even the Grammys… It was for the Sly & The Family Stone tribute (album). I just sang a hook… and that was it. (But) thank you very much, lovely jubbly.”
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JOSS STONE, JOHN LEGEND and HARRY CONNICK JR have given a supportive hand to the rejuvenation of grief-stricken New Orleans, Louisiana, following 2005′s Hurricane Katrina.
The musicians – who were in the American city to perform at its Jazz Festival – have taken time off from performing to aid in the area’s rebuilding.
Legend and Connick Jr kicked off the proceedings on Sunday by washing clothes at a laundromat and painting a house respectively.
Meanwhile, Stone spent yesterday promoting voluntary work.
Dreamgirls star Danny Glover and Democrat politician John Edwards also helped out in the Southern city.
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Don’t expect to see soul singer JOSS STONE as a guest judge on AMERICAN IDOL anytime soon – she thinks the talent show is past its prime.
The Brit, who was discovered on UK talent show STAR FOR A NIGHT, admits she was a big fan of the first season of Idol, but the programme no longer appeals to her.
She says, “I think if you keep going with it, it’s gonna get more and more cheesy… and that’s a shame for the artists, because they just want any break.”
Stone also questions the credentials of the show’s judges and believes they’re too mean.
She adds, “There’s some great people there, like RANDY (JACKSON)… He has every right to judge them. But the rest of them… why are you judging these people?”
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Super producer MARK RONSON has dubbed singer JOSS STONE “really annoying” after she wrote a 7,000 word thank you list in the sleeve notes for her new album.
Ronson – who has worked with AMY WINEHOUSE and LILY ALLEN – was left stunned by Stone’s gushing credit list.
He says, “Those Joss Stone sleeve notes, man. I’ve been around white singers who’ve been told they’re soulful since a young age and they feel they have carte blanche to be ‘I’m a down groovy soul chick’ – this really annoying attitude that permeates everything.
“Part of me thinks, ‘Well, she’s 19, I did so many stupid things when I was 19,’ but she’s being rammed down my throat, so I’m allowed to have an opinion.”
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Teenage singer JOSS STONE is dating music producer RAPHAEL SAADIQ, her close friend R&B star LEMAR has confirmed.
The 19-year-old and her publicists have tried to hide her romance with 40-year-old Saadiq, who played bass on her latest album.
She recently said, “He is from Oakland, I’m from Devon, England; he is 40, I am 19; he is American, I’m English. It’s, like, two completely different people.”
But Lemar insists Stone has confessed the truth to him. He says, “I’ve known about their relationship for ages. Joss is always texting me about how happy she is. And it’s the real deal.
“I’m happy for her. She’s a great girl, and she’s really into him.
“She’s doing really well in the States right now so it’s nice that she is settling down too.”
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Apparently, Joss Stone went through a bad breakup. A horrible breakup. So bad, several of her songs on her upcoming third album are devoted to either the breakup, dealing with breakup, or moving on. One is even called “I Wish I Never Met You.” The message couldn’t be clearer.
Stone previewed material from her upcoming album – “Introducing Joss Stone,” due out March 20 – on Saturday night at the Docks in Toronto. It was a last-minute “surprise” gig, having been announced quietly just 24 hours before, and the half-filled venue was proof of that. Stone performed, barefoot of course, in front of an eight-piece band and three backup singers.
The concert was the first time an audience has heard the new material, and was held just days before similar preview performances in New York and Los Angeles – both concerts are sold out.
She’s 19 now, turning 20 in April, and more than three years have passed since I interviewed her before she released her debut album. The Joss Stone I spoke with in 2003 is not the same Joss Stone who performed on Saturday.
First of all, she looks much different. She died her hair a dark, pulsating shade of red and looks like a woman, not a 16-year-old girl.
She was confident. She wasn’t immersed in hype. The hype proved to be true and the hype is long gone. She’s a three-time Grammy nominated artist and she knows it. She owned the stage. She wasn’t afraid to dance. She wasn’t afraid to swear.
And this is her music now, the reason for the album title. Her debut album was a collection of cover songs, the sophomore release was largely written by other people, but this album was written by her and produced by Raphael Saadiq, who she hand picked (and who played guitar in her band on Saturday). The sound is not very different than her previous albums (the same combination of soul and R&B with a little more of an urban feel), though it’s tough to tell what the album will sound like exactly, having only heard the material live. The recorded versions, fully produced, may have a much different sound that the live versions.
One standout song is dedicated to music, she explained. She told the audience how music saved her life and expressed how she might get so emotional while performing it that it would be best to ignore her if she loses her composure. The recorded track will have an appearance from Lauryn Hill.
Perhaps it’s a blessing, but Stone isn’t yet associated with a hit. She has released a few singles over the past few years, but none were smash hits and it wasn’t obvious yesterday if she has any massive hits on the album. The only thing that remained obvious was that her booming voice is second to none.
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British pop/soul singer Joss Stone has recorded a duet with Elton John for an upcoming benefit collection of John?s favourite holiday songs, reports RollingStone.com.
The brand-new track, ?Calling it Christmas,? was written by John and Bernie Taupin and will be featured on ?Elton John?s Christmas Party,? due Nov. 10 exclusively through Starbucks.
Among the other artists on the 21-track album are Bruce Springsteen, the Beach Boys, U2, John Mayer, the Pretenders, Rufus Wainwright, Jimmy Buffett, Outkast and Otis Redding.
The album will also include John?s 1973 festive hit ?Step Into Christmas.?
?Music plays a more important part at Christmas than at any other time of the year,? said John, according to his official website. ?It is the only season that has its own genre of music.
?Recently it has become de rigueur to do a Christmas album. But I do not want to do one. I would rather compile this album of my favorite Christmas songs by my favorite artists.”
Starbucks and Universal Music Group will donate $2 for every CD sold to the Elton John AIDS Foundation
The complete track listing for ?Elton John?s Christmas Party,? according to eltonjohn.com:
1. Step Into Christmas – Elton John
2. Feliz Navidad – El Vez
3. Frosty the Snowman – The Ronettes
4. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Bruce Springsteen
5. The Man with All the Toys – The Beach Boys
6. A Change at Christmas (Say It Isn?t So) – The Flaming Lips
7. It Doesn?t Often Snow at Christmas – Pet Shop Boys
8. Spotlight on Christmas – Rufus Wainwright
9. Jingle Bell Rock – The Ventures
10. Run Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry
11. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer – The Crystals
12. Playa?s Ball – Outkast
13. Merry Christmas Baby – Otis Redding
14. Christmas Island – Jimmy Buffett
15. St. Patrick?s Day – John Mayer
16. Please Come Home for Christmas – The Eagles
17. Christmas Must Be Tonight – The Band
18. 2000 Miles – The Pretenders
19. December Will Be Magic Again – Kate Bush
20. New Year?s Day – U2
21. Calling It Christmas – Elton John and Joss Stone
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music on a new album, “Possibilities.”
The artists were required to join Hancock in studio, not phone in their contributions, as some artists now do.
Joining him on the album are: John Mayer, Sting, Annie Lennox, Christina Aguilera, Paul Simon, Carlos Santana, Trey Anastasio, Damien Rice, Joss Stone and Raul Midon.
“I was trying to make something truly collaborative,” Hancock said in a press release.
“‘Possibilities’ is not just the result of interacting with the artists on a musical level, but on a life level. For example, during the Annie Lennox sessions, we talked for a couple of hours before we even played a note. We talked about everything from politics to humanism to religion, all sorts of things. And saw eye to eye on very much of it, especially on social issues. This was the kind of thing I wanted to air out so that when we finally sat down to make music there was a common ground on which we as people felt connected.”
Some artists redid classic songs, while others, like John Mayer, created new music with Hancock.
The album will be released August 30.
Clothing retailer Gap Inc. has rounded up a string of big-name celebrities to command a mega marketing campaign this fall. Starting in September, star singers including Alanis Morissette, Keith Urban, and Michelle Williams will be urging you to fall into the Gap when they appear in the company?s ?Favourites? advertising campaign.
For this promotion, what?s old is new again: the Gap?s new TV ads will feature each artist performing a cover of a favourite song. Of course, each singer will also be modelling a pair of Gap jeans at the same time.
Morissette will cover Seal?s ?Crazy? while fellow pop-rock chicks Liz Phair and Joss Stone, will take on Irving Berlin’s “Check to Cheek” and the Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows,” respectively.
Meanwhile, country superstar Urban will give his version of Billy Thorpe’s “Most People I Know Think I’m Crazy,” and Williams, of Destiny?s Child fame, will sing the Al Green classic “Let’s Stay Together.” This year?s breakout R&B sensation John Legend will be doing the Isley Brothers’ “Hello It’s Me,” while singer-songwriter Jason Mraz tackles Bob Marley’s “One Love.” Finally, Incubus’ Brandon Boyd will channel Elvis Costello with his hit, “Alison.”
From September 1 to 17, fans who want to hear more of the performances can pick up a special eight-track CD available at Gap stores and Gap.com. Each of the songs, along with a director’s cut of the commercial and behind-the-scenes footage, will be distributed as a free gift to customers making purchases of $60 or more, while supplies last.
This promotion will be an appropriate tie-in to another Gap marketing campaign that partners up the fashion giant with Apple iTunes next month. From August 8 to 31, a simple trip to a Gap fitting room will score customers free music. All Gap wants you to do is to try on any pair of its new jean fits and you?ll score a complimentary song from Apple?s iTunes music store.
The reviews could not be better for “The Soul Sessions,” the debut album by Joss Stone. What surprises most people about Stone is that the UK-born singer, who sounds like she is a seasoned soul veteran, is just 16-years-old.
Stone released “The Soul Sessions,” an album featuring covers by such artists as Aretha Franklin, the Isley Brothers, and the White Stripes, but plans to release an album with her own material early in 2004.
andPOP sat down with Joss Stone in Toronto to discuss the album, working with the Roots and Angie Stone, why she goes barefoot on stage, and more.
