Former Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland has landed at No. 3 with the release of her third studio album, ‘Here I Am.’ Lead by the No. 1 single “Motivation,” the set sold 76,399 copies, according to Hits Daily Double. ‘Here I Am’ marks Rowland’s first top 3 album in the U.S. but becomes here lowest first week release. ‘Simply Deep’ debuted at #12 with 77,000 units sold and ‘Ms. Kelly’ came in at #6 with 83,000.
According to reports, Jennifer Lopez will receive a hefty paycheck after resigning with American Idol for a second season. An insider tells TheWrap that J.Lo gets “a smidge over” $20 million with the new contract. This is a huge raise from the $12 million she reportedly earned the first season. American Idol season 11 premieres January 2012.
Justin Bieber experienced what it felt like to be driving while black and yes we know he’s not black. According to reports, the teen star was pulled over by an undercover policeman in Miami while visiting his friend Sean Kingston. A source told Hollywood life: “An undercover police officer was driving behind Justin and [his passenger] Sean Kingston. He pulled them over in front of the restaurant on Ocean Drive because he thought it was strange that this young kid was driving a brand new convertible Rolls-Royce.” Say no more!
While working on her forthcoming album, ‘My Life II, The Journey Continues,’ Mary J. Blige took some time to pen a song for the new film, The Help, because it inspired her. “I wrote the song almost in the theater as I was watching the movie,” Blige told ESSENCE. “Everything that made me cry, I would write it down. Everything that made me laugh, I would write it down. And then I would listen to different things they were saying and I would write it down.” The controversial film, which tells the story of Black maids in the South, already has its critics. Blige isn’t one of them. “It was a balanced movie,” she saysâ¦Read more on Essence.com.
From Rihanna to Beyoncé and beyond, the world of music is filled with iconic singers. But one thing they all have in common is that when it comes to their performances, no two are alike. That’s why Singersroom Rounds has become such a popular event for these stars to show off their unique talents. Each Round brings something new – this time around, we saw Rowland make her debut, Lopez cash in on her performance, Bieber get pulled from the lineup, and Mary J Blige lend a helping hand! Read on to learn more about what went down during this unforgettable Singersroom Round.
The latest installment of Singersroom Rounds was nothing short of spectacular. Fans were treated to an array of thrilling performances from some of today’s top artists including Kelly Rowland who made her much-anticipated debut at the event. Though she may be new to the scene, Rowland certainly didn’t disappoint as she wowed audiences with her powerful vocals and confident stage presence.
Marc Anthony wasn’t left out either; he cashed in big thanks to his electrifying rendition of “Vivir Mi Vida,” which got fans dancing in the aisles! Unfortunately Justin Bieber couldn’t join in on the fun as he was pulled from performing due to unforeseen circumstances – but luckily Mary J Blige stepped up and delivered an uplifting set that left everyone feeling inspired by the end of the night!
New Music Releases
It’s been a busy week for music fans, with plenty of new releases and events to keep everyone entertained. This week saw the debut of former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland’s solo album, as well as Jennifer Lopez cashing in on her latest single “El Anillo.” Meanwhile, Justin Bieber was pulled from performing at an upcoming festival due to “unforeseen circumstances,” while Mary J Blige lent her support to some major causes.
Rowland made headlines last week when she released her first solo effort since 2013 titled ‘Kelly’. The album is full of collaborations — including the likes of Lil Wayne and Wizkid — that blend R&B and hip-hop together seamlessly. Fans were treated to two singles prior to the release which included the lead single “Coffee” featuring rap artist Wale.
On the other side of things, Lopez dropped her highly anticipated single “El Anillo” earlier this month. It has already become one of the summer’s most popular Latin dance tracks and has quickly risen up the Billboard Hot 100 chart after its release. In addition, MJB got involved with a number of philanthropic projects this week, helping out those less fortunate in need during these difficult times. With so much going on in the world of music lately, it looks like there will be no shortage of exciting news coming our way!
Artist Updates
This week also saw a number of notable updates from some of the biggest names in music. Kelly Rowland is already making waves with her new album and recently shared an inspiring message to her fans on social media, encouraging them to “Love yourself enough not to be scared of your own greatness.” Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez has been busy promoting ‘El Anillo’ while continuing work on her upcoming Spanish-language album. Justin Bieber was unexpectedly pulled from performing at Boston Calling Music Festival due to “unforeseen circumstances,” but he’s still scheduled for other shows this summer. Lastly, Mary J Blige made headlines by dedicating time and resources towards efforts to help those affected by gun violence and homelessness throughout America.
It appears that these top artists are all striving to make positive changes both within their music careers as well as in the world around them — something we can all appreciate! From releasing new projects to giving back through philanthropy, it looks like there’s plenty more exciting news coming our way soon.
Conclusion
The past few weeks have been an exciting time for music! We’ve seen new releases from Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Bieber. Each artist has offered something unique to the world of music.
Rowland dropped her latest single “Crazy”, a sassy jam that had us all singing along in no time. J-Lo followed up with the release of her summery track “Medicine” featuring French Montana; it’s sure to be playing on radios everywhere soon! Bieber took a different approach with his song “I Don’t Care” – proving he can really pull off anything musically. Last but not least is Mary J Blige who collaborated with P!nk on their soulful duet “Just Like Crazy” – what a way to end the season!
It’s clear these artists are here to stay, and we’ll definitely keep our eyes peeled for more great music from them in the near future. Now if only we could get some new material from MJB… C’mon girl you know what we want!
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