Labrinth (@Labrinthda1st) Reportedly ‘Forced’ To Perform On X-Factor

September 17, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

From MTV UK:

Urban music star Labrinth has reportedly claimed that he is being “forced” to perform on The X Factor.

The Earthquake singer has apparently been told he’s got to appear on one of the ITV1 talent show’s live shows later this autumn – and because he’s signed to Simon Cowell’s Syco record label he doesn’t have any choice in the matter.

The Sun reported him as saying that he disagrees with the show’s values, commenting: “I’ve been forced.

“A lot of people think I hate X Factor and think it’s s**t. I’m just being honest about the way it works. I think artists who take their craft really seriously don’t go on it.”

Lab backtracked earlier this year after calling the show “absolute s**t” on Twitter – claiming that he was only trying to get more followers.

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MTV Europe Music Awards Nominations Announced

September 17, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

No real surprise, but there are quite a few Americans on here (shoutout to Rihanna). Check out the list below and check out the show 11 November in Frankfurt.

Best Song
Carly Rae Jepsen – ‘Call Me Maybe’
Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris – ‘We Found Love’
Gotye – ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’
Pitbull feat. Chris Brown – ‘International Love’
fun. feat. Janelle Monáe – ‘We Are Young’

Best New Act
Rita Ora
fun.
One Direction
Lana Del Rey
Carly Rae Jepsen

Best Female
Rihanna
Katy Perry
Pink
Taylor Swift
Nicki Minaj

Best Male
Justin Bieber
Kanye West
Flo Rida
Pitbull
Jay Z

Best Pop
Justin Bieber
No Doubt
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Rihanna

Best Live
Taylor Swift
Lady GaGa
Jay-Z and Kanye West (The Throne)
Green Day
Muse

Best Hip-Hop
Jay-Z and Kanye West (The Throne)
Nas
Rick Ross
Drake
Nicki Minaj

Best Rock
Linkin Park
Green Day
Muse
The Killers
Coldplay

Best Electronic
David Guetta
Swedish House Mafia
Avicii
Skrillex
Calvin Harris

Best Alternative
Jack White
The Black Keys
Arctic Monkeys
Florence + the Machine
Lana Del Rey

Best Video
M.I.A. – ‘Bad Girls’
Lady GaGa – ‘Marry The Night’
Katy Perry – ‘Wide Awake’
Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris – ‘We Found Love’
PSY – ‘Gangnam Style’

Best Look
Nicki Minaj
Rihanna
Jack White
Taylor Swift
A$AP Rocky

Biggest Fans
Justin Bieber
One Direction
Lady GaGa
Rihanna
Katy Perry

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Tinchy Stryder (@TinchyStryder) Launching Bluetooth Speakers

September 17, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 1 Comment  

From GRM Daily:

Tinchy Stryder’s Cloud 9 head phones have already proved to be a success with a range of in ear, on ear and over ear colours to chose from as you listen to your music in style, so it’s no surprise that the pop star will be launching a new line of Goji bluetooth speakers.

In celebration of the launch Tinchy Stryder will be at the Tottenham Court Road Currys & PC World store on Tuesday 18 September 2012 between 4:30pm and 6:00pm

The travel speakers have built-in Bluetooth connectivity, come with rechargeable batteries and include a stylish carry pouch. The black, top-of-the-range speaker also includes a hands-free phone connection for conference calling and 12-hour playback. Designed with the style-conscious music lover in mind.

Retailing at £69.99 (available in white) and £99.99 (available in black) the new speakers are a bargain.

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Emeli Sande (@EmeliSande) Gets Married

September 16, 2012 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

From the Daily Record:

Singing sensation Emeli Sande married at a secret location in Montenegro yesterday – and revealed she will be taking her husband’s surname.

The 25-year-old Scot who starred at the Olympics opening ceremony tied the knot with Adam Gouraguine in his homeland.

The venue for the evening reception was a secret. But locals in the town of Kostor, where Emeli performed a free gig on Friday night, suggested it was at the nearby exclusive marina Porto Montenegro.

Emeli, who has been with Adam for seven years since they met in Aberdeen, will now be known as Emeli Sande Gouraguine.

Read the full article over at the Daily Record.

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