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Five time ASCAP Plus award winner rapper and songwriter, P. Moses (Pamela Moses), who teamed up with Canadian producers of HITS production for “Outta This World,” began her video shoot for the lead single off her forthcoming album, “Straight From The Heart.”

The video shoot took place over the weekend in Memphis, TN with Nashville Red Sea Production at Mud Island, Beale Street and throughout Downtown Memphis which served as filming locations.

The album “Straight From The Heart” will be released under P. Moses’ own imprint “Let It B Known” Records (LIBK Records).

In related news, “Outta This World” is stated to be a prerequisite to her debut movie role which will begin filming in January 2011.

Grammy-winning artist and actress Queen Latifah sits down with Larry King on Larry King Live to talk about how she’s helping young women find their paths to “queendom.”

Queen Latifah has been a busy woman from singing America the Beautiful at the Super Bowl XLIV with Carrie Underwood earlier this year, from hosting the 2010 People’s Choice Awards and the BET Awards to starring in the movie Just Wright and authoring her book, “Put On Your Crown.”

In August, the CoverGirl spokesperson will be performing for the grand opening of the Meadowlands Metlife Central stage.

In the meantime, you can catch her on “Larry King Live,” Friday night, July 9, 2010 at 9 ET on CNN.

Australian pop star, Giulietta, 17, recently debuted her first U.S. single entitled ‘Vertigo’ from off her new album Ascension.

The song so far has been receiving good reviews and made its way onto the Billboard Dance Club chart at #44 on last week. According to multi-Grammy winning producer David Kersehnbaum (Janet Jackson, Tracy Chapman, Bryan Adams) in a statement, singer Giulietta brings a fresh and totally unique style to the dance/pop music scene.

The redish haired pop sensation who is already a household name in Australia worked with hitmixers such as mix engineer Rob Orton (Lady Gaga “Just Dance” and “Poker Face”) and Dave Aude (Rhianna, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Selena Gomez) to bring some hot productions.

In 2009, the teen pop sensation won “International Pop Artist of the Year” at the Los Angeles Music Awards as well as “Producers Choice Award” and the “Hollywood F.A.M.E. Rising Star award,” which tells you to expect more from this rising singer.

‘Vertigo’ is available on iTunes, Amazon and a number of other online stores for purchase.

For more on Giulietta visit:
http://www.myspace.com/officialgiulietta
http://www.facebook.com/OfficialGiulietta

Actress, singer and dancer Jennifer ‘J. Lo’ Lopez and singer Marc Anthony threw a housewarming and wedding anniversary party on yesterday in San Fernando Valley, Hidden Hills, California. The party was in celebration of their 6th anniversary after the wedding on June 5, 2004 and the purchase of their new home which the couple bought earlier this year.

The spectacular mansion, which is in the same neighborhood as the Kardashian’s, sits on three acres with nine bedrooms, twelve bathrooms, a 20 seat theater, recording studio, gym, game-room and has a number of other amenities.

For the occasion, more than 200-guest are stated to have been invited to join in on the celebration according to reports and invitations were sent out to celebrities such as Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, amongst others.

In other news, Jennifer Lopez is expecting to release her 7th studio album Love? this Summer at her new label home, Def Jam Records.

(MusiqQueen.com) – INNA, last year’s dance music revelation, has already stormed to no.1 in ten countries including Spain (certified Platinum after surpassing 80,000 copies in sales), Holland, Ukraine, Hungary, Turkey and Russia and reached the top 10 in countries like Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia and many other, with her award-winning single, ‘Hot‘. She is also getting recognized in US after topping the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay, making INNA the dance artist with the most Airplay in the USA.

Liverpool-based label, 3 Beat Blue have signed INNA and are set to smash ‘Hot’ into the UK charts on 14th March. The release comes with remixes from Play & Win, Cahill, fresh from remixing Cheryl Cole and Pixie Lott, and Riffs & Rays – the masters of the funky floor filling sounds, and is already available for pre-order on iTunes.

The song was written and produced by Play & Win, a talented dance music trio and one of the most prolific music producers in Romania. They’re also ‘guilty’ for producing the following INNA’s singles: ‘Love’, ‘Deja Vu’, ‘Amazing’ and the brand new single ‘10 minutes’; all of them are successful in European music charts proving that INNA is more than a hit.

‘Hot’ was recently added to the BBC Radio 1 playlist after heavy support on the ‘Floorfillers’ show. In the same week, it hit no.1 in the Music Week Club Chart, followed by no.1 in the Cool Cuts chart. It was quickly added to playlists on Galaxy, KISS, Juice, Gaydar and many more. Also, the gorgeous Romanian artist has topped the Shazam UK Pre-Release charts for two consecutive weeks after spending eight weeks on top five.

The video for ‘Hot’ has over 50 million views on Youtube, proving the strength and popularity of the record, and is already playlisted across Clubland TV, Flaunt, The Chart Show and MTV Dance where has topped the DanceFloor Chart in the last couple of weeks.

In UK she’s already got press attention, in a review FemaleFirst.co.uk said “Inna is a massive star on the continent, already bigger than Madonna and Lady Gaga in Eastern Europe, she needs bodyguards everywhere she goes!”

The year 2009 has been full for INNA who, in addition to international recognition, has dominated the music market in Romania and has won numerous awards including: four awards at MTV Romania Music Awards for ‘Best Dance’, ‘Best New Act’, ‘Best Show’ and ‘Best Border Breaker’, MTV Europe Music Awards for ‘Best Romanian Act “, 2nd place at Sopot International Song Festival for ‘Best International Song’ and more other.

The year 2010 seems to be even better for the young artist. The new single, ‘10 minutes’, although released one month ago, promises to be another hit brand INNA, winning position rapidly in the charts in Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey, Bulgaria and, of course, Romania.

With a huge continuously growing fan base, more than 185.000 fans on her Facebook page, making her the most followed Romanian on Facebook, there’s only one next step for INNA: global recognition.

Website: http://www.inna.ro
Twitter: http://twitter.com/inna_ro
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/InnaOfficial

Australian singer/songwriter Cassie Davis has been announced as the supporting act for season one American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson’s upcoming national tour in April.

Earlier this month it was announced that Cassie Davis’ fifth single ‘Don’t Wanna Dance’ from off her August 2009 album ‘Differently’ will be released digitally on April 9. The song “Don’t Wanna Dance” follows behind the single “No More,” as well as her gold certified singles “Do it Again”, “Like It Loud” and her title track “Differently”.

Cassie Davis who released her first album on last year has also been featured on works with artist such as  Warren G and Snoop Dogg.

In other news, Cassie Davis recently joined Camp Quality as an ambassador for a new high school education program, The Teenage Alchemist. The singer states that she hopes to spread optimism through high schools as well as be involved in educating teenagers about cancer, peer pressure and more.

Kelly Clarkson Tour Dates With Cassie Davis As Supporting Act – Australia

Tuesday 13 April Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Thursday 15 April Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle
Saturday 17 April Acer Arena, Sydney
Monday 19 April Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Thursday 22 April Challenge Stadium, Perth

http://www.officialcassiedavis.com

(MusiqQueen.com/Nickelodeon) International superstar Rihanna and teen pop sensation Justin Bieber will pump up the volume at Nickelodeon’s 23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards hosted by actor/comedian Kevin James, airing live from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 27 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT).  The annual award show has emerged as one of the biggest events in Hollywood, boasting a massive popular vote and sweeping audience participation.  It’s the only award show that gives kids the power to vote for their favorites in movies, television, music, sports and much more – and honors their opinions with a live show filled with the stars they love.

In addition to seeing Bieber perform at the slime-filled celebration, one lucky kid will win the once-in-a lifetime opportunity to be his special guest at the show as part of Nickelodeon’s “All Access Sweepstakes with Justin Bieber.”  From Wednesday, March 3 through Wednesday, March 10, kids can log onto www.Nick.com/kca10 and enter for a chance to win a trip for four to Los Angeles, which includes tickets to the show, an invitation to walk the famed Orange Carpet, exclusive access to Bieber’s pre-show rehearsal and a private meet-and-greet with the star.

“This is the biggest TV event of the year for kids and we are thrilled to have megastars Rihanna and Justin Bieber to perform for them live,” said Paula Kaplan, Executive Vice-President, Talent for Nickelodeon and an Executive Producer of the show.  “It is going to get loud, and in true Kids’ Choice tradition, these performances will be something our audience will never forget.”

From her Caribbean roots to the top of the charts, the runways of Paris and Milan and some of the biggest stages in the world, the 22-year-old, Barbados-born beauty Rihanna has already earned the coveted title of international superstar.  From her breakthrough multi-platinum album A Girl Like Me to her ubiquitous global smash Good Girl Gone Bad, in just a few short years, Rihanna has helped redefine the path of popular music for a new generation. Now, she continues that musical and stylistic journey on one of the most critically acclaimed new albums this year, her fourth original studio album, Rated R.  Rated R debuted at #1 on the Billboard R&B album chart and features the smash singles “Russian Roulette,” “Hard” and “Rude Boy.”

In less than a year, 16-year-old pop sensation Justin Bieber has become a YouTube phenomenon, signed contracts with Usher and L.A. Reid, and created nothing short of mania with his young fans, dubbed “Bieber-fever.” His debut album My World was released in November and went platinum in just four short weeks. Next up is his hotly-anticipated sophomore album, My World 2.0, due in stores March 23rd. My World 2.0 rewards Bieber fans with 10 all-new songs, including the lead single, “Baby” featuring Ludacris, which is sky-rocketing to the top of the radio and iTunes charts. Look for Justin Bieber on a worldwide tour coming this summer.

Nickelodeon’s 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards was the highest rated to date, shattering all previous records with kids, tweens and total viewers. Almost 8 million total viewers tuned in for the show, with a record-breaking 91 million votes cast across Nick’s digital platforms, leading www.Nick.com to its highest trafficked day ever in visits, uniques and page views.

Kids can currently cast their vote online at http://www.nick.com/kca10 in a total of 19 categories. Surprise awards also will be announced during the show.  Kids also will be able to vote via the Nick mobile website (wap.nick.com) and through a KCA iPhone app.

Leading up to the award show, the Kids’ Choice Awards website on Nick.com will feature clips and photos from past awards shows, current promotions for the 23rd Annual Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, dedicated information pages on the host and nominees, digital Fan Kits, behind-the-scenes video of stars prepping for the KCAs and three new KCA-themed online games.

On March 27, Nick.com will serve as the interactive second-screen experience for all things Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, giving kids an insider’s look at the entire live event and from the orange carpet. Exclusive Nick.com webcams will give kids control of their viewing experience, and will be featured alongside celebrity tweets, interactive polls, and real-time updates and photos from the event.  Kids can also access the webcams through the KCA 2010 iPhone app.  The online experience will also feature an audience meter that tracks audience reactions throughout the webcast.  After the show, kids can catch all the KCA highlights on the website.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards will be simulcast on FLO TV’s mobile streaming service, and will be available on Video On Demand beginning March 28.  KCA clips and shorts will also be available on Nickelodeon’s mobile VOD and online syndication partners.

The U.S. Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards is broadcast in more than 300 million households across Nickelodeon’s international channels.  For the first time ever, the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards will be simulcast on Nickelodeon in Canada, and special localized versions of the show will also be created and aired across Europe. Fans in multiple markets will have the opportunity to vote online for their favorite local stars in region-specific categories.

Nickelodeon’s 23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards is being produced by Nickelodeon Productions in association with Bob Bain Productions.  This year’s telecast will feature Saturday Night Live veteran Beth McCarthy as director.  Bob Bain, Marjorie Cohn and Paula Kaplan are executive producers.  Media outlets can reference the most up-to-date information on Nickelodeon’s 23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards by logging onto www.NickKCApress.com.

(MusiqQueen/VH1) – VH1, Pepsi and the NFL have joined forces once again to bring the worlds of football and music together with VH1’s “PEPSI SUPERBOWL FAN JAM.”  Taking place on the beach in the host city of South Beach, FL, this year’s celebration will pay tribute to the All-American sport of football and its 44th Super Bowl, with performances by Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Timbaland with special guest Keri Hilson, among other special guest appearances.  Nick Cannon and Nancy O’Dell are tapped to host the night’s festivities, which will not only include spectacular live performances but will feature many of the NFL’s biggest players in both humorous pre-taped interviews as well as live on stage.  VH1’s “PEPSI SUPERBOWL FAN JAM” will air LIVE on VH1 on Thursday, February 4 at 9 PM.*

During VH1’s “PEPSI SUPERBOWL FAN JAM,” VH1 will feature a spot highlighting Dosomething.org and The VH1 Save The Music Foundation, presenting the five winners from the latest DoSomething initiative.   It will profile and reveal these young adults talking about their experience “doing something” and the next Dosomething.org initiative — the Virtual Battle of the Bands.

All of the performances from VH1’s “PEPSI SUPERBOWL FAN JAM” will be available online at fanjam.vh1.com following the on-air premiere on February 4.

VH1’s “PEPSI SUPERBOWL FAN JAM” will be executive produced by Lee Rolontz, produced by Patrizia Di Maria and directed by Michael Dempsey.

*All times ET/PT

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VH1 is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc.  MTV Networks also operates and offers joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.

(MusiqQueen/Columbia) Mary Mary, continues its winning streak by taking home the Grammy® Award in the Best Gospel Song category for “God In Me” featuring Kierra ‘KiKi’ Sheard at the ceremonies held in Los Angeles on January 31. The win gives the gospel duo its third Grammy® award.  Last year at the 51st Grammy® Awards the duo won for Best Gospel Performance, “Get Up,” and at the 43rd Grammy® Awards in 2000 for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album, Thankful.

Earlier this month, Mary Mary, walked away with four wins at the 25th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards where they tied with Hezekiah Walker for the most wins. Mary Mary, took home awards for “Song of The Year” for “God In Me,” “Group/Duo of the Year,” “Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year,” and “Urban Inspirational Single/Performance of the Year” for “God In Me.”

The year 2009 was truly celebrated by the duo who won an American Music Award for Favorite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational, a Dove Award, a Soul Train Award, an NAACP Image Award and a BET Award for its album, The Sound.

In December 2009, The Sound, was named the year’s Top Gospel Album by Billboard magazine. The gospel duo was also named Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist, Duo/Group and Top Gospel Artist by the industry guide.

According to Billboard Magazine, Mary Mary’s “God In Me” had earned the highest rank for a song that has spent 52 weeks on a chart in the Nielson SoundScan era (since 1992.)  The former record holder, R. Kelly’s “Step In The Name Of Love,” was number 11 after a year on the list. Mary Mary is now the only gospel act to have at least two top tens this decade on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart, “Shackles (Praise You)” peaked at No. 9 in 2000.

The Sound occupied the #1 slot on the Billboard Gospel Album chart for more than six months since its release in October 2008 and was #1 for nineteen consecutive weeks.  The Sound has also spent four weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.

Heralded as “Praiseworthy” by People magazine, The Sound peaked at #1 on a variety of Billboard Christian and Gospel albums charts shortly after its release in October 2008.  The Sound entered the Billboard Top 200 at #7, giving Mary Mary their highest chart position — and second Top 10 — album on that chart (2005’s Mary Mary peaked at #8 on the Top 200).  Mary Mary and The Sound achieved one of the highest chart debuts on the Top 200 of any gospel album released in 2008.  A bona-fide crossover smash, The Sound made a “Hot Shot” debut on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at #2.

www.mary-mary.com

www.columbiarecords.com

(MusiqQueen/Columbia Records) Iconic superstar Beyonce, took home six Grammy