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August 18th, 2011 | 4:30 pm by Mark Graham (@unclegrambo)

Who Is The Strongest Of Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” Competition?

The down home diva Kelly Clarkson announced a release date (October 25) and a title (Stronger) for her fifth LP yesterday. Clarkson’s fans have been foaming at the mouth for months wondering when this album would officially come out, especially since a few songs (including “Dark Side” and “Let Me Down”) leaked last month and were well-received by her acolytes.

That said, when we first heard that she’d be titling her record Stronger, we couldn’t help but feel like, well, it had been done before. After all, it was only March of this year when country artist Sara Evans released an album bearing the same name. A little bit more research revealed that a handful of other well-known musicians have recorded tracks called “Stronger” in recent years, artists running the gamut from Kanye West to Britney Spears to Mary J. Blige to Faith Hill (the latter two of whom are, like Clarkson, former VH1 Divas). While it is still unclear if Clarkson’s new LP will have a title track of the same name, here’s a look at Kelly’s competition for becoming the strongest of the “Stronger” pack.

Artist: Mary J. Blige, “Stronger” (Listen to the song)
Album: More Than A Game (2009)
Refrain: “I’m stronger, stronger, stronger / I’m stronger, stronger, stronger”
Analysis: This song has very impressive DNA; it was written by Esther Dean, produced by Polow da Don, and sung by one of the best singers in the biz. However, it suffers retroactively because it’s so closely tied to the disappointing career arc of Miami Heat supervillain/choke artist LeBron James. The song first appeared on the soundtrack to the documentary about James’ high school years, More Than A Game, and feels overwhelmingly melodramatic and stripped of its potential anthemic power because of that association.
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August 17th, 2011 | 5:00 pm by Nick Minichino

Kelly Clarkson Reveals Titles And Release Dates For Forthcoming Single And Album

After a handful of false-start announcements by the overeager singer, not to mention a bevy of demo leaks, Kelly Clarkson finally, officially, has a release date for her fifth studio album and its first single. The last five months have felt like a long road to a release date, ever since the singer, after recording wrapped in February, announced that the record would not be released until September. (Less than half a year pales in comparison to, say, the wait for Dr. Dre‘s Detox, but can you blame us for being enthusiastic?) But let’s not get bogged down in the false-start specifics. Here’s the news: On August 30th (two weeks from yesterday), single “Mr. Know It All” will be premiered on a live webcast on the singer’s recently relaunched website, before going on sale everywhere a week later. This single is the first from Stronger, an album due out October 25 but available to pre-order now. Get excited.

[Image: Getty Images]

July 22nd, 2011 | 12:00 pm by Nick Minichino

Tearin’ Up My Heart: The Top Five Emotive Music Video Performances

Demi Lovato unleashes the waterworks in the video for her new single “Skyscraper” (which just debuted at #10 in the Billboard Hot 100)?a rare appearance of tears in a video that is about overcoming a struggle. (More often, the performer in such a song is the supportive voice for a crying actor, as Pink does for Tina Majorino‘s character in the video for “F?king Perfect.”) Of course, despite plenty of crossover into film and television by musical artists, singers are not usually the most emotive actors in their videos. Here are five notable exceptions:

5. Demi Lovato “Don’t Forget”
“Skyscraper” is the big single today, but in the video for her 2009 single “Don’t Forget,” co-written by the Jonas Brothers, Lovato gets out of the rain, only to shed a tear over the lost love she sings about.

July 11th, 2011 | 5:00 pm by Nick Minichino

Leaky Monday: New Tracks From Lil Wayne, Colbie Caillat, Nelly Furtado, Kelly Clarkson Surface On The Internet

When Lil Wayne spoke to MTV News last Thursday, he revealed an August 28 release date for Tha Carter IV and promised that the Sorry for the Wait mixtape would drop Tuesday or Wednesday (that is, tomorrow or the day after). The next day, the first mixtape track, “Tunechi’s Back” (based on the “Tupac Back” beat) hit the web. [HT Rap Radar]

Rap Radar is also our unlikely source of a new Colbie Caillat song (because Common is featured). “Favorite Song,” is the two artists’ first studio collaboration, though Caillat did duet with him when she sang Joss Stone‘s hook on “The Light” in February 2010 at the BMI “How I Wrote That Song” Panel. “Favorite Song” will be on Caillat’s All of You, due out tomorrow.
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July 6th, 2011 | 6:25 pm by Nick Minichino

Last Lap: Wednesday’s Odds And Ends In Music News

Break In Notorious B.I.G. Murder Case: Confessed Accessory After the Fact Gives Testimony
Less than a month after an alleged confession by an accessory to the 1994 gun violence against Tupac Shakur, Clayton Hill, a former member of the Nation of Islam, has confessed to helping dispose of the handgun used to murder the Notorious B.I.G. in 1997. He implicates a member of the Nation of Islam whom he only knew by a pseudonym and could not positively identify when shown photographs of the prime suspect. Hill told HipHop DX that all of this information was revealed to federal investigators in October 2010 in exchange for a reduced sentence for his wife (so she could raise their daughter). He also notes that it will be included in his forthcoming e-book, Diary of an Ex-Terrorist. [HipHop DX]

A New Alleged Kelly Clarkson Demo Leaked!
The swiftness with which uploads are getting taken down suggests it might actually be a track slated to appear on her upcoming album. It’s called “Let Me Down.” Good luck finding a stream before the Web Sheriff does. [Popdust]
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July 21st, 2009 | 10:27 am by Rich Juzwiak

Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus Head VH1 Divas Lineup!

Update: VH1 Divas 2010 has just been announced with performances by Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson, Sugarland and others. Kathy Griffin to host. Get all the details at VH1 Divas Salute the Troops.

VH1 Divas is back with a new crop of sirens! Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus will head the lineup of this year’s show, which is set to air live Thursday, Sept. 17 at 9/8c. Peep the press release below, and click hit Divas.VH1.com to share your Divas Story about how your favorite diva influenced your life:

After a four-year hiatus, VH1 will bring back the legendary live concert event VH1 Divas by featuring some of pop music?s most talented female artists ? Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus. The VH1 Divas concert will be televised live on VH1 on Thursday, September 17 at 9/8c.

For the first time ever, these leading ladies at the top of their musical game will perform together live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York.? Continuing in true Divas tradition, the evening will feature a night of unforgettable performances from various performers, presenters and special guests. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.

Fans can go now to Divas.VH1.com to submit a ?Diva Stories? text or video testimonial that tells the world how their favorite diva has influenced their life. VH1 wants to hear from all Divas? fans ? favorite songs, favorite moments and the craziest things they?ve done to show their diva how they feel.? Select testimonials may be featured online and on-air leading up to this year?s live telecast. Users will also be able to browse and view other?s testimonials as well as receive news and updates on VH1 Divas. In mid-August, VH1 will launch additional online elements including past performances and Divas-inspired music video playlists. Users can also follow all show-related news and details, as well as thoughts on this year?s show from other fans by following the VH1 Divas twitter account at http://twitter.com/vh1divas.

?An amazingly talented group of young women have successfully launched themselves into the global music scene since our last VH1 Divas show.? We?re very excited to have so many of them join us at this year?s momentous event,? said Lee Rolontz, EVP, Original Music Production & Development VH1, and VH1 Classic.? ?Adele, Kelly, Leona and Miley have all captured the world?s attention with their talent and have earned their designation as VH1 Divas this year.? Don?t let some of their young age?s fool you ? these women are among the best entertainers in the world and will continue to thrill music fans for a long time to come.?

Premiering on VH1 in 1998, VH1 Divas became synonymous with some of the most memorable live female vocal performances in television history.? The show quickly became a highly anticipated annual phenomenon, generating speculation among music fans and industry executives on who would be part of that year?s telecast.? Previous featured performers over the years included Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Cher, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Chaka Khan and many more.

VH1 Divas is executive produced by Lee Rolontz, Rick Krim and Patrizia DiMaria.

As in previous years, VH1 Divas specials raise funds for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in American public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child’s complete education. Since VH1 Save The Music was created in 1997, more than $43 million worth of musical instruments have been donated to 1,600 public schools in 100 cities, improving the lives of more than 1.2 million children.

Exclusive VH1 Save The Music VIP tickets and Gold Circle ticket packages will offer premium seating to the live VH1 Divas concert plus pre and post party access and an exclusive gift bag. ?Event sponsorship opportunities are also available to the two distinctively different VH1 Divas Parties on the same night. For more information on tickets or to sponsor an event, please contact: Nia.Mack@vh1savethemusic.com or at 212-846-7324.

VH1 Divas is sponsored by Garnier? Fructis? and CoverGirl?.

[Images: Getty]

April 17th, 2009 | 11:28 am by VH1

Watch Music Videos By Lady Gaga And the Girls

Lady Gaga has certainly scored a royal flush with her recent hand of hits! Whether she’s urging us to keep up our guard by sporting a “Poker Face” or recommending delirium in “Just Dance,” her anthems grab pop fans by both the ears and butt. The young “blonde” diva is constantly being compared to early-era Madonna, transforming ordinary concert-goers to superfans as she thrills audience after audience on her Fame Ball tour, which she calls ?a travelling party.?

She?s got a background in burlesque, a deep appreciation for Andy Warhol, and a bit of dismay over wearing pants ? no wonder Gaga?s turning heads on stage. Her sensationalism has only just hit the scene, but she is already ranking alongside our faves of 2009!

She?s not alone either. It seems we?re in a pop season where there?s plenty of female aristocracy.

Get your dose of Gaga, Britney, Kelly, and Ciara music videos by checking out our Ladies On Top playlist.

- Lacey Seidman

February 27th, 2009 | 10:28 am by Jim Macnie

Listen to Kelly Clarkson’s New CD A Week Early

Just a heads up: if you’ve been hot on Kelly Clarkson‘s “My Life Would Suck Without You,” and you’re dying to hear what the rest of her new All I Ever Wanted disc sounds like, you’re in the right place. Next Tuesday, March 3, we’re streaming Ms. Clarkson’s latest opus in its entirety. That means you can hear it a week before it hits the racks. You’re definitely going to need to find out why one tune is called “I Do Not Hook Up.” See you Tuesday.

Watch Kelly Clarkson videos and interviews.

Find out why All I Ever Wanted is Clarkson’s rebound, her ill-advised trip to Cancun with her girlfriends, and her fling with an underwear model (metaphorically speaking).

Make the jump for the new disc’s song titles and clips of Kelly doing a show and tell about her favorite music videos.

July 16th, 2007 | 9:42 am by VH1

Monday: Paris Has a Playdate; Snoop Snags Reality Show

Paris071607 Brangelina Brood Leaves Prague
Bony Saint Angelina, Papa Pitt, and their tiny crew of kids boarded a private jet out of Prague this weekend. Are they headed home to New Orleans or could they be off to adopt another tot? [Just Jared]

Paris: G-Rated Sleepover with Pals
Paris invited friends to a weekend sleepover at her fave Beverly Hills Hotel bungalow where the group chowed on grilled cheese sandwiches and strawberry shakes and watch old movies. [NY Post]

Simon Blasts Kelly Clarkson
Idol judge Simon Cowell went after Kelly Clarkson, following her attack on? aging label head Clive Davis. Does the embattled pop star have any friends left in the business?? [TMZ]

July 12th, 2007 | 9:39 am by VH1

Thursday: Angelina’s Bony Bod; K-Fed Moves on with New Love

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Nicole: Baby?s Life in Jeopardy
Doctors say that the tiny starlet’s health and past problems with addiction could complicate her pregnancy, which is reportedly 3 months along. [Star Magazine]

Angelina?s Down to Skin and Bones
Sources reveal the A Mighty Heart star is barely eating a couple of bites of fruit per meal – if she even eats at all. [Life and Style]

Eva: Who You Callin? Bridezilla?
Though her wedding was enormous and spanned numerous days, Eva Longoria claims she didn’t stress out about her nuptials. Maybe it was all that French wine that chilled her out? [Yahoo]