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Mariah Carey's new video for "I'll Be Loving You Long Time"

Jewel: Perfectly Clear [Album Review]

Jewel is the only "pop" (and I use that term very loosely) artist of late that I was actually very happy to hear was going to put out a country record. Anytime you jump that very distinctive anything but country to country line it's a huge career risk. Jewel knows any genre hopping can bite in you in the ass from experience, let us not forget her not so well received (but I thought enjoyable) "0304" dance album. So...an attempt at country, for her, took balls.

"Perfectly Clear" is no "Pieces Of You" or "This Way", but in compassion to the other records she has put out in the last decade, "Perfectly Clear" is far and away the direction she should be heading into. Her delicate high voice sounds right at home with a pretty country melody, while her husky lower register is amazing when paired with a steel guitar. Her folky indie style just transitioned beautifully into the country market, and I am sure she will be a hit with country radio.

A highlight of "Perfectly Clear" comes in a cover "2 Become 1" which was originally recorded for her dance album "0304". That was actually one of my favorite songs off of "0304" and I always wondered why she never released it as a single, now I can see why. The country version she did of the song is EVEN BETTER than the original. The steel guitars and acoustics add so much to the mood of the song, making it perfectly executed this time around.

Another track favorite of mine was "Loved By You" (A Cowboy Waltz) that sounded very old west as Jewel showed off both her high and low vocal register as she slid effortlessly through the chorus "I don't wanna be loved by anybody but you". She then closed the song with a beautiful yodeling harmony, the first yodeling she's ever recorded.

Cheaters Suck

Avril Lavigne's fan based "Avril Band Aids" are on a mission: To put Avril's video for "Girlfriend" in the #1 spot on www.youtube.com ...not just #1 for the day, but of ALL TIME. The current #1 is the "History Of Dance" clip, which I think we've all seen a ga-zillion times.

Here's the cheating part though...Avrilphiles have sent out emails to fans to get them to watch Avril's video as many times possible AND set up automated YouTube view-boosting sites. The pages automatically reloads Avril's video every 15 seconds, to rack up as many hits as possible, and a letter from the site advises fans to keep a browser window open all day with the page in it.

First of all, Avril's career has been ova' for a while so this is kind of pathetic, and secondly cheating to be number one is lame. Ugh.

When Will It Stop!?

Heidi Montag wants to be a singer...bad. So if at first, or second, or third you don't succeed...just subject the public to more of your god-awful music. Heidi's new single Fashion leaked exclusively to US Weekly today. Here is the ridiculousness. Enjoy!

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1620628563/bctid1624415804

Cartier Love Charity Free Music Downloads!

New York, NY - On Cartier's third annual Loveday, June 19th, 2008, Cartier is celebrating the launch of a new bracelet and announcing a new Lovecharity group of ambassadors, eight musicians that have expressed their love in many meaningful ways and have shown an exceptional commitment towards a charitable cause. Janet Jackson, Fergie, Good Charlotte, Eve, Common, Hilary Duff, Emmy Rossum, and Ashanti will each represent a charity and corresponding bracelet for the initiative. In addition, they have contributed their favorite love song to the Cartier Love Charity Playlist which will be available for free download at www.love.cartier.com starting June 19th.

The songs each iconic musician has chosen for the Cartier Charity Playlist are:

Janet Jackson - "LUV"
Fergie - "Big Girls Don't Cry"
Good Charlotte - " Where Would We Be Now"
Eve - "Gangsta Lovin"
Common - "Love is"
Hillary Duff - "With Love"
Emmy Rossum - " Stay"
Ashanti - "The Way That I Love You"

In addition, $200 from the sale of each Lovecharity bracelet will go to the corresponding charity of their choice:

Janet Jackson for Ovarian Cancer National Alliance - gunmetal bracelet
Fergie for The Peapod Foundation - orange bracelet
Good Charlotte for The Richie-Madden Children's Foundation - deep jade green bracelet
Eve for Women In Transition - peach bracelet
Common for Common Ground Foundation - khaki bracelet
Hilary Duff for Blessings in a Backpack - deep plum bracelet
Emmy Rossum for Susan G. Komen for the Cure - pink bracelet
Ashanti for Boys & Girls Clubs of America - royal blue bracelet

Since the Cartier Love bracelet was introduced more than 30 years ago, it has become one of the most coveted jewelry designs in the world and the ultimate symbol of love. Over the past two years, Cartier donated more than $2.24 million to sixteen global charities from the sales of its Lovecharity bracelet, and due to the enormous success, this year Cartier will celebrate Loveday with a new Lovecharity bracelet. The company aims to exceed last year's donations as a number of new music ambassadors join the endeavor. "Cartier is thrilled to have the support of such inspirational celebrities that have joined together to raise awareness for important charitable causes," said Frédéric de Narp, President and CEO of Cartier North America. "This year Cartier is launching a new Lovecharity bracelet to commemorate the arts as a part of our philanthropic mission."

The new Lovecharity bracelet features interlocking miniature Love bracelets in 18K white gold and 18K rose gold; both bracelets are graced with the word Love and set into a knotted silk cord available in various colors, with each cord designating support of a unique cause. The Lovecharity bracelet is available for $995 at Cartier boutiques nationwide with $200 per bracelet benefiting its corresponding charity. On Loveday, June 19th, 10% of all sales from the entire Love collection will benefit the partnered organizations. The Loveday celebration includes Grammy Award winning artist and Lovecharity ambassador Rihanna alongside Frédéric de Narp hosting the lighting of the landmark Empire State building in festive Cartier red while guest DJs spin in Cartier boutiques in major U.S. cities including Atlanta, Bal Harbour, Beverly Hills, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco.

In addition, all ambassadors who participated in the Lovecharity initiative since the inception of the program in 2006 will continue their involvement, with their bracelets available for purchase (complete list available upon request). The Cartier Lovecharity bracelets, as well as additional new Love designs, will be available in Cartier's 34 boutiques in June across the U.S. and Canada.

For more information, please visit http://www.love.cartier.com or call 1.800.CARTIER

Katy Perry "One Of The Boys" Hear it HERE!!

There's a listening party going on all day today of Katy Perry's just released album One of the Boys here:

http://music.aol.com/songs/new_releases_full_cds?defaultTab=2

It's going to be HUGE! We love some Katy Perry!! Give it a listen and tell us what you think.

**Also if you are on of the first 50 people to purchase Katy's new album today at the Virgin Megastore in NYC this morning, you will receive a wristband that will grant you access to Katy's album release party tonight hosted by Perez Hilton and featuring a performance by Miz Katy Perry!!**

We so wish we lived in New York City right now. So exciting!

New Kids On The Block's New Video

New Kids on The Block have premiered their first new video over a decade. Don't know how we feel about this song...eh'. Yes we do, we don't really care for it, but here it is anyway. NKOTB's "Summertime" We could be totally wrong about the song though...what do you think?

Money Changes Everything

In honor of her divalicious behavior of the Early Show, here's Cyndi Lauper's "Money Changes Everything". Enjoy the flashback folks!

New Katy Perry Video

Katy Perry's new video for "I Kissed a Girl". Thoughts?!?

I Kissed A Girl

New Weezer!! Listen to this!

Is anyone else as excited as I am about Weezer's new album that's coming out June 3rd? Weezer always equals quality goods my friends. Here's "Pork and Beans" off of Weezer (Red Album):