After wowing us hard on the Season Finale of The Voice a couple weeks back, Christina Aguilera headed straight into the studio and delivered some  powerhouse additional vocals on Lady Gaga‘s latest Single Do What U Want.  Vocals previously were recorded by R. Kelly, but Aguilera‘s lends a real vote of confidence here silencing years of feuding between the two Divas.  Hopefully this isn’t too late for a Chart Boost as the Collabo is really what the Track needs!

Listen in full below:

Official Artwork:

This absolutely is the first absolute must-have of 2014 and the Single is now out on iTunes here!

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)

My World is basically exploding right now!! On tonight’s The Voice Finale, Audiences were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime treat of seeing both Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera take the stage together to perform the former’s current Single Do What U Want.

Both thought to have been feuding since 2009, with some feeling Aguilera had taken perhaps a bit too much inspiration from Gaga on Aguilera‘s then-Single, Keeps Getting Better, those rumours were laid to rest tonight as the Duo were extra-friendly not only singing together, but clinking Champagne Flutes during their performance. Gaga is noted for having apologized publicly to Aguilera for any bad blood, citing that the Genie in a Bottle Singer was a great inspiration to her growing-up. Read more here.

Watch Gaga and Aguilera together:

The Winner of the Reality Singing Competition, now in its fifth season, is 28-year-old Chinese-Jamaican Vocalist, Tessanne Chin who brought the house down with renditions of Whitney Houston‘s I Have Nothing, The Beatles’ Let it Be (with Mentor Adam Levine) and P!nk‘s Try.

It was a great year for Pop Music in 2013.  DJ Earworm recaps it best and in what is becoming an annual Pop Tradition, the San Francisco-based Mash-up Artist has just unveiled his United State of Pop 2013 Megamix.  And he never disappoints!  Although a bit less energetic and a bit darker than previous year’s, this is definitely among his best.

The Mix includes Billboard Magazine‘s Year-End Top 25 Songs and this year we have:

Avicii feat. Aloe Blacc – Wake Me Up
Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man
Capital Cities – Safe & Sound
Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky
Eminem feat. Rihanna – The Monster
Florida Georgia Line feat. Nelly – Cruise
Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
Imagine Dragons – Demons
Jay-Z feat. Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail
Justin Timberlake – Mirrors
Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z – Suit & Tie
Katy Perry – Roar
Lady Gaga – Applause
Lorde – Royals
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – Can’t Hold Us
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz – Thrift Shop
Miley Cyrus – Wrecking Ball
Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop
OneRepublic – Counting Stars
P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – Just Give Me A Reason
Rihanna – Stay
Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. – Blurred Lines
Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – Don’t You Worry Child
Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble
Will.I.Am feat. Britney Spears – Scream And Shout

Check it out in full below:

Held at Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, the American Music Awards brought-out the biggest names in Music!  And when we say big, we mean huge!  The likes of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, One Direction, Rihanna, Lady Antebellum, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Ke$ha, Imagine Dragons and several, several more.  Pitbull had the distinction of hosting the Awards this year.  Created in 1973 by Dick Clark, the Awards give Music Lovers and the general Public a chance the decide who wins.

Taylor Swift was the night’s big Winner, winning her 14th AMA tonight including the coveted Artist of the Year Award, her third time winning the Title. Earlier in the evening, she won Favourite Album, Country and Favourite Female Artist, Country.

Lady Gaga ft. R. Kelly wowed audiences with a Marilyn Monroe and JFK-inspired rendition of Do What U Want, while Miley Cyrus had the Audience oddly-mesmerized with her Wrecking Ball Performance with a Space Kitten and Lasers projected behind her. On the verge of a Comeback, TLC had Lil Mama join them onstage for a delivery of their Hit Waterfalls.  Is this perhaps a sign of things to come?  She certainly fits the voided “L” in TLC.

Much of the Talent looked highly presentable, opting for flattering cuts and proper coverage. The Winners on the Carpet included Miley Cyrus who wore a sophisticated white Versus Versace Pantsuit, Katy Perry who looked cute in an Oscar de la Renta Dress with polka dots and roses – veering more and more towards the demure of late, while Swift looked super-cute in a sparkly and leggy gold Julien MacDonald Mini-Dress.  A golden-tanned Nicole Richie was stunning in a hip-revealing, white Emilio Pucci Dress, while Lady Gaga was the clear winner in a violet Versace number, arriving on a white costume horse, navigated by scantily clad men.

At the young age of 25, Rihanna had the distinction of winning the first-ever AMA Icon Award, presented to her by her Mother, Monica. The Mother told her celebrated Daughter, “Tonight I applaud and admire you for being so strong, so positive, so humble and so focussed. I mean it’s amazing how you manage to take good from all your experiences.”.

Below are this year’s Winners:

Favorite Male Artist, Pop/Rock
Justin Timberlake

Favorite Female Artist, Soul/R&B
Rihanna

Favorite Album, Country
Taylor Swift/Red

Favorite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis/The Heist

Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock
Imagine Dragons

Favorite Artist, Latin
Marc Anthony

Favorite Album, Pop/Rock
One Direction/Take Me Home

New Artist of the Year
Ariana Grande

Favorite Male Artist, Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake

Single of the Year
Cruise by Florida Georgia Line, featuring Nelly

Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Pop/Rock
One Direction

Favorite Male Artist, Country
Luke Bryan

Favorite Female Artist, Country
Taylor Swift

Favorite Artist, Rap/Hip-Hop
Jay Z
Lil Wayne
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Favorite Album, Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake/The 20/20 Experience

Favorite Artist, Electronic Dance Music
Avicii

See some of the best Performances from the Evening:

A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera – Say Something

Lady Gaga ft. R. Kelly – Do What U Want

Miley Cyrus – Wrecking Ball

Rihanna – Diamonds

Katy Perry – Unconditionally

TLC ft. Lil Mama – Waterfalls

Visit the official American Music Awards Website here.

The Grammy Awards are set to take place Sunday, February 9, 2014.

(Photo credit: Getty Images)

A Superstar has descended upon Toronto.  Make that a Megastar, actually. Lady Gaga certainly has been to Toronto many a time in her short, storied rise to the top of the Pop World.  Other than to tour though, it’s been quite a while since she’s come to promote an Album and now she’s striking while the iron’s hot.  Latest Disc ARTPOP is set to sell over 250k copies in its debut with numbers to be finalized midweek, good enough to make her a clear #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart.  The Singer/Songwriter/Visionary/Icon in addition to doing various Sitdowns with Media at her Hotel,  came to appear at an intimate Media-free Q&A with Fans, sponsored by the VISA Infinite Card at 99 Sudbury tonight.  Although a tad late, she eventually made it out to meet a small group of Radio Contest Winners beforehand at the Venue.

We spotted Gaga arriving at her Hotel earlier today after Insiders told us that her initial flight last night was postponed. Rolling-down the window of her SUV, 30-plus Fans who queued as early as yesterday took delight in seeing their Idol stop to greet them.  Elegant in a white Cashmere/Wool Coat and jewel-lens Sunglasses – her hair Marilyn-esque – Gaga was a vision of grace, taking-in some well-deserved love and praise from her Admirers which came in the form of gifts, letters, requests for Autographs and Photos.  Meeting Fans new and old, Gaga brought smiles as a calm order was maintained with her accommodating Bodyguards.

I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve tried a record 15 times for my Gaga Moment, tracing all the way back to the Summer of 2008, but after some tough luck and venomous attempts from others to thwart it from happening, the odds certainly were in my favour at long last.  I was in Katniss mode. Overcome with emotion and excitement, I expressed my love for Gaga telling her how much this all meant to me and she told me back “I love you, Will!”, before personalizing a couple of my CDs for me.  She even wrote that she loved me on my copy of ARTPOP as a constant reminder that my affections are in fact requited. So starstruck, my stomach was unsettled for a good 45 minutes after, paired with frequent reminders to myself by checking my Camera that all that had taken place was not in fact a dream.  It really happened.

Lady Gaga‘s Music to me always has been about self-expression, fearlessness – an Ode to the Underdog and those living life off-center under the guise of  a fun Pop sound.  I have adored her from the start and will always be a Fan.

Not to make this all about me, this certainly was one of the most pleasant Fan experiences I’ve ever had. Gaga‘s Monsters (as her Fans are called affectionately) had a spirit of co-operation and camaraderie among them, offering to take each other’s Photos and kindly moving-out of one another’s way when required.  Several who caught wind of my struggle, came over to give me high-fives and hugs in celebration of the moment. I will never forget the feeling of kindness shared by all who partook in the moment.  I even got stopped a couple times on the street this weekend by others who read my Blog, sending me well-wishes knowing what this meant to me.  The love and support was felt deeply.

See glamorous Gaga greeting Fans below:

And at long, long, long last here is the “famed” Snap!

Last night was Lady Gaga‘s first official time hosting NBC‘s Saturday Night Live after multiple appearances in previous years as a Musical Guest… and she was phenomenal! Absolutely born for the stage!

Among the several highlights last night were some hilarious Sketches which saw her acknowledging criticism from her harshest Detractors. Fully aware of the Madonna comparisons, Gaga appeared on a Sketch about the worst Cover Versions of all time, with her performing her Hit Born this Way while the words Express Yourself were captioned on the Screen. Sometimes the greatest Singers make mistakes!

Watch:

In addition to this, Gaga poked fun at rumours of her declining popularity with a Sketch which sees her in the year 2063 as an older version of herself, hoping with all her might a Delivery Man (Kenan Thompson) would be be starstruck by her presence. Let’s just say he’s a huge Fan of Empress Beyoncé.

Watch:

Gaga also dropped a few jaws, bringing R. Kelly on-stage for a surprise rendition of current Single Do What U Want. There was plenty of crawling, laying, bumping and grinding to be seen.

Watch:

If there was any doubt Gaga is still a huge Megastar, see her stopping traffic following her appearance last night outside NBC‘s Studios.

Watch:

We certainly love Lady Gaga and you’ll be thrilled to know that Mr. Will Wong and Universal Music Canada would love to give Readers a chance to win copies of her long-awaited new Disc, ARTPOP!

The eclectic third Studio Disc from Gaga is a grand Opus including some surprising Collaborations with the likes of David Guetta, zedd, R. Kelly, T.I., Madeon and several more, plus reuniting with RedOne and DJ White Shadow. Expect big Beats, Production and Vocals.

Tracklisting as follows:

1. Aura
2. Venus
3. G.U.Y.
4. Sexxx Dreams
5. Jewels n’ Drugs (featuring T.I., Too Short and Twista)
6. MANiCURE
7. Do What U Want” (featuring R. Kelly)
8. Artpop
9. Swine
10. Donatella
11.Fashion!
12. Mary Jane Holland
13.Dope
14. Gypsy
15. Applause

First Single Applause already has peaked at number four on both the U.S. and Canadian Hot 100 Charts. Gaga shocked just about all of us announcing her Duet with R&B Megastar Do What U Want, as the Disc’s second Single.

Listen to the Track in full below:

Another new Track, Venus also just surfaced:

Another Promotional Single will be released next week in advance of its Remembrance Day release.

If all this weren’t exciting enough, Gaga will be visiting Toronto on Monday, November 18, 2013 in support of ARTPOP.  VISA INFINITE already is giving Cardholders a chance to experience her up-close and intimate!  Details here.

Conceptualized together with Artist Jeff Koons, those of you who purchase the first 500k copies of ARTPOP will receive versions of the limited edition Artwork with  pink and silver foil!

Official Artwork:

To enter to win a Copy of ARTPOP, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook.  Increase your chances by sharing this Post with your Friends on Facebook or Re-Tweeting the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/artpop @MRWILLW wants us to #win a Copy of #ARTPOP by #LADYGAGA. In stores 11/11!

Universal Music Canada releases ARTPOP on Tuesday, November 11, 2013.

Pre-order it on iTunes here.

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Taking place Sunday, November 3, 3013, the first-ever YouTube Music Awards will take place in New York City at Pier 36! Performers at the star-studded Awards include the likes of Eminem, Lady Gaga, Avicii, M.I.A., Arcade Fire and several more. Funnyman Jason Schwartzman and Musician Reggie Watts will host the Event.

Nominees for six categories were announced earlier today and they include:

Video of the Year:

· Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney – Epic Rap Battles Of History
· Demi Lovato – Heart Attack
· Girls’ Generation – I Got A Boy
· Justin Bieber (feat. Nicki Minaj) – Beauty And A Beat
· Lady Gaga – Applause
· Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (feat. Mary Lambert) – Same Love
· Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop
· One Direction – Best Song Ever
· PSY – Gentleman
· Selena Gomez Come & Get It

Artist of the Year

‣ Eminem
‣ Epic Rap Battles of History
‣ Justin Bieber
‣ Katy Perry
‣ Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
‣ Nicki Minaj
‣ One Direction
‣ PSY
‣ Rihanna
‣ Taylor Swift

Response of the Year

‣ Boyce Avenue (feat. Fifth Harmony) – Mirrors
‣ Jayesslee – Gangnam Style
‣ Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix – Radioactive
‣ ThePianoGuys – Titanium/ Pavane
‣ Walk Off the Earth (feat. KRNFX) –  IKnew You Were Trouble

YouTube Phenomenon

‣ Diamonds
‣ Gangnam Style
‣ Harlem Shake
‣ I Knew You Were Trouble
‣ Thrift Shop

YouTube Breakthrough

‣ Kendrick Lamar
‣ Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
‣ Naughty Boy
‣ Passenger
‣ Rudimental

Innovation of the Year

‣ Anamanaguchi -ENDLESS FANTASY
‣ Atoms For Peace – Ingenue
‣ Bat For Lashes – Lilies
‣ DeStorm – See Me Standing
‣ Toro Y Moi – Say That

Fans around the World now can vote here!

You can stream a Series of Shows from Seoul, Tokyo, Moscow, London and Rio kicking-off the Awards on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 5:00 AM EST.

(Photo credit: Universal Music)

In a grand unveiling of an international scale, Lady Gaga premiered the Artwork for her new Disc ARTPOP earlier today.  In multiple cities around the World at 1:00 PM simultaneously, Billboards revealed the new Jeff Koons-designed Cover which apparently took almost two years to craft.  Gaga herself on Twitter called the Cover, “A real depiction of my mind through his.”.

The Cover features:

-dissected images including Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus Painting

-a Statue of Gaga by Jeff Koons, which will be unveiled at her Album Release Party, artRAVE on Sunday, November 10, 2013

–Gaga is seen cupping her breasts with a giant Koons’ blue Gazing Ball protruding between her thighs; the Ball is one of a series of new Sculptures from the Pennsylvania-born Artist.

Official Artwork below:

Those of you in Toronto hoping to get a large glimpse of the ARTPOP Billboard, may do so at Yonge-Dundas Square!

Universal Music Canada releases ARTPOP on Tuesday, November 11, 2013.

(Photo credit: Universal Music Canada)

VVS Films, Touchwood PR and Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to give Readers across Canada a chance to see MACHETE KILLS, the eagerly-awaited follow-up to Robert Rodriguez‘s 2009 Cult Classic MACHETE.

I’ve seen it – I laughed, I gasped, I loved! Review coming soon!

Official Synopsis:
Machete is conscripted into the services of the U.S. Government by the President himself in order to hunt down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

The star-studded MACHETE KILLS stars Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Amber Heard, Jessica Alba, Sofia Vergara, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga and Mel Gibson. Yes, you read right. This is Lady Gaga‘s acting debut and her performance cannot be missed!

See the amazing Trailer below:

Official Artwork below:

Run of Engagement Passes will be available in Toronto only. Advance Screenings take place in October 9, 2013: Ottawa (Coliseum) and October 10, 2013: Calgary (Sunridge Spectrum), Winnipeg (Silver City – St. Vital), Vancouver (Scotiabank Theatre). 

To enter, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Share on Facebook or Re-Tweet the below to double your shot:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/machetekills @MRWILLW wants us to #win Double Passes to see #MACHETEKILLS across Canada. In theatres 10/11!

Good luck, Amigos y Amigas!

VVS Films release MACHETE KILLS across Canada on Friday, October 11, 2013.

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