It’s Britney again, B*tch. One of favourite Pop Princesses, Britney Spears has just released her Dancefloor-geared new Single Work Bitch. Heavy on the speaking and sparse on the Melody, she has one mandate here and that is for you to Work, Bitch! The Production on the will.i.am co-written Track certainly is epic and it is a grand affair but we’re curious to see how the mainstream responds to this, perhaps Spears’ least commercial-sounding Single ever. You?
Listen below:
Download Work Bitch on iTunes!
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It’s not officially a Track from her upcoming Disc, but any new Music from Britney Spears always makes our day! With the impending release of The Smurfs 2, comes brand new Dr. Luke-produced Track Ooh La La from its Soundtrack. Happy! Summer!
I’m sure Spears has something delicious lined-up for us soon with her reportedly trying a brand new approach for her next Disc, but this will do for now!
Listen in full below:
Official Artwork:
The Smurfs 2 hits theatres July 12, 2013.
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This totally breaks my heart. Back in the late ’90s, my BFF Fran raved to me about an emerging new Artist named Don Philip who was on the same label which brought us Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync. I did as told and was taken aback by how catchy his Tracks were – his voice impeccable. I remember eagerly waiting for his Album to come out, but with delay upon delay, the Disc never saw the light of day domestically. On a Student’s budget, I had to rely on a burned copy of the CD to get me by. The Album from the handsome young Crooner did see a release in Asia where he made a bit of a name for himself, but his deserved Fame never came in these parts. He fell off the Pop Radar and I forgot about him completely.
Here are a couple of Philip‘s amazingly catchy Promo Singles. Perfect Pop.
You Make Me Love You
Sugar
After reflecting upon ’90s Music this weekend, Fran brought-up Philip once again and amidst all the bustle during TIFF last September, I never did get around to watching the first few episodes of the U.S.’s The X Factor. I learned that Philip had auditioned for the Show, but instead of his return being triumphant as hoped, everything went awry. The Singer on-stage wasn’t the gleaming Star I remembered 14 years prior and certainly not the same Guy who partnered with The X-Factor Judge Britney Spears on her debut Disc …One More Time on their Track, I Will Still Love You.
Watching his Audition on YouTube is the most difficult thing as we see Spears‘ face turn from happily supportive to soberingly saddened after realizing the hardships Philip has gone through since they last saw one another and then watching his Audition. Although edited out, he came-out as a Gay Man before the Audience and Judges that day and later made allegations against The X Factor Producers he felt “bullied” him into his admission. Worst of all, Spears had to deliver a rejection to her old Friend and Tour Mate: “I have to say no”. We all remember Spears‘ v. public Breakdown in 2007 and this hits a little too close to home as this could easily have been her today without the Intervention she got.
Watch Philips’ Audition below:
As the Cameras follow Philip off-stage, it becomes apparent that something is terribly wrong as he cries inconsolably, “I never meant to hurt Britney… I’m so sorry Britney“. A quick perusal of his Twitter Timeline to this day reveals perhaps an Obsession of sorts with her, still defining himself primarily in his Bio as having once done a Duet with her.
Even more unsettling is this recent Interview with Philip, where he discusses his Career and new Music. His erratic behaviour distracts from everything he is saying and some might say he exhibits the symptoms of someone who abuses substances. He claims now to feel “free” since outing himself, however if his shaky behaviour is a result of “coming out”, then 10% of North Americans are in serious trouble.
Upon Googling further, an Image Search shows multiple sexually explicit Screen Captures of self-filmed Videos (NSFW) made by Philip. It pains me to see someone who had this much potential and talent, see his own world crumble, yet still fight so hard to keep his dream alive. But like many other talented Artists before him who had false starts or were dropped unceremoniously from their Labels, this is a Reality and a side to Fame we often don’t see after the Spotlight dims and it’s tragic. Philip clearly is battling his own Demons.
Finding happiness sometimes involves recognizing your own shortcomings, recognizing failure and having the bravery to ask for help. Here’s to hoping sincerely that Philip is able to find his balance in life.
Hot on the success of Single Scream & Shout, comes news of will.i.am‘s fourth Solo Disc #willPower! The Black Eyed Peas Frontman is poised to release the Album on April 23, 2013 via Universal Music Canada and it will be a star-studded affair, indeed. In addition to that popular Track with Britney Spears, the Disc also includes collaborations with Hit-Boy, Waka Flocka Flame, Lil Wayne, Diddy, Chris Brown, Miley Cyrus, Skylar Grey, Juicy J, Nicole Scherzinger, Eva Simons, apl.de.ap, Baby Kaely and 2NE1.
His Track with Justin Bieber titled #thatPOWER has been chosen as the official first Single and can be heard in full below:
See the official Artwork below:
Buy #thatPOWER on iTunes here.
(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)
Today’s the day! Wishing all my Readers a happy, prosperous and fortune-filled Year of the Snake.
People born under this Sign are said to be quick-thinking, intelligent, maybe a little dishonest and are prone to show-off! Some Celebrities born in the Year of the Snake include: Cyndi Lauper, Brittany Murphy, Daniel Radcliffe, Charlie Sheen, John Mayer, John Malkovich, Mads Mikkelsen, Liv Tyler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Marlon Brando, Taylor Swift and Kanye West.
Check-out some of the famous Snakes I’ve met or been in the presence of in past years:
xMr. Will, billy and Britney
People Magazine broke the Story that Britney Spears and Jason Trawick have split after a year-long Engagement. The Couple have been together for over three years.
Spears issued a Statement implying that they still are on amicable terms, “Jason and I have decided to call off our Engagement. I’ll always adore him and we will remain great Friends.”.
Does this mean there’s an inkling of hope that she might one day reunite with Justin Timberlake? Oh right… he’s married. A Fan can always dream.
This News comes right after Spears’ announcement that she’s leaving The X Factor (U.S.) to focus on her own Music again, and also she is said to be in discussions to headline her own Las Vegas Show, quite possibly at Caesars Palace in the near future.
Click here to read more about the Split.
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Premiering last night during The X Factor, the Official Video for Scream & Shout from will.i.am and Britney Spears is now before us. Minimalist in the flashiest sense of the word and simply black, gold and white, Spears looks glamorous and vampy here, but leaves most of the moves for the Dancers, disappointingly. Looks great, nonetheless. Certain this Track will be a Smash. In Canada already, it’s reached number 39 on the Canadian Hot 100!
Watch the Video in full below:
(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)
Super-hot! This brand new Track from both will.i.am and Britney Spears has just surfaced, just as I was thinking to myself how we’ve been long-overdue for new Music from her! Although it was leaked early, matters are under-control and its Video will be premiering this Thursday, November 22, 2012 on The X-Factor, while being sent to U.S. Mainstream Radio tomorrow.
I love the faux British Accent, I love the mood of the Track and am also certain this will be an Explosive Hit! One complaint though: not enough Britney! The Track will be featured on will.i.am‘s upcoming Disc, willpower, in-stores December 7, 2012.
Check-out the Track in full below:
(Photo credit: Universal Music)
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