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Lady Gaga Reveals Sequel to 'Telephone' Video in Works; Will Beyonce Make A Return?

The biggest news from the music video world during the last week has been Lady Gaga's official drop for "Applause," the first single from her forthcoming album "ARTPOP." The video, although full of zaniness and special effects, doesn't compare to the pop star's biggest productions. Speaking of which...
Music Times Chooses Its Favorite Awkward/Awesome MTV Video Music Award Moments [WATCH]

This Sunday, the MTV Video Music Awards will take place right down the way from the Music Times offices at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn. To commemorate the event, we've assembled a list of the best/most awkward moments in the award show's history. And no, neither Kanye West nor Taylor Swift are involved.
Brooklyn Rapper Neno Best Sets Off Largest Guns Bust in New York City History With Stupid Instagram Post

Matthew "Neno" Best, a rapper with a few mixtapes to his name, posted several incriminating photos on his Instagram, which led to the largest gun bust in New York City history.
Robin Thicke 'Blurred Lines' Settlement Rejected by Marvin Gaye's Family; Claim Song Too Similar to 'Got To Give It Up'

The brewing legal issues between Robin Thicke and the Marvin Gaye estate are starting to bubble a little more deeply it would seem. The latest news is that the Gayes rejected a "six-figure settlement" with regards to one of the summer's biggest songs, Thicke's "Blurred Lines."
Michael Jackson Lawsuit: Debbie Rowe Testifies, Conrad Murray Leaks Information From Prison

Conrad Murray, the former doctor convicted of manslaughter for administering a fatal dose of sleep aid propofol to Michael Jackson, has been vocal in the recent past about his desire to NOT testify at the ongoing lawsuit between the Jackson family and AEG Live. However, as much as he claims not to be interested, he continues to pour information from outside of the courthouse. A recent blurb on his answering machine gave some information, which if true and/or allowed in testimony, could be damning to the Jackson family's case.
Juicy J Backtracks on Twerking Scholarship Offered As 'Stay Trippy' Release Approaches

Juicy J, former Three 6 Mafia member gone solo, is renowned for his dedication to twerking and the art thereof. The rapper, whose album "Stay Trippy" comes out on Tuesday, has repurposed his favorite form of Miley Cyrus exploitation and repackaged it with a positive outcome: The winner of his twerking contest would win a $50,000 college scholarship. You may be able to ignore ratchet scholarships, but some female undergrads can't.
The Greencards May Be Largely Australian, But they've Got Americana Down Pat on 'Sweetheart Of The Sun'

The Greencards is the calling card for Kym Warner and Carol Young, two Australian expats playing bluegrass and Americana in the United States. The group wraps more than just those two countries into its new album "Sweetheart of The Sun" however.
Bob Dylan Hair is Given to Black Keys Guitarist Dan Auerbach's Ex-Wife in Divorce Settlement

In the world of tabloid news and rock revival news, it's been all about the divorce between White Stripes guitarist Jack White and his wife, Karen Elson. During the coverage of that unfortunate happening, one bit that made news was the revelation of e-mails in which White refers to Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys as an "a--hole." It's also sad that Auerbach, the frontman for the next biggest band in the revival scene behind the Stripes, is also going through a divorce. And his also comes with a bizarre headline.
Mötley Crüe 2013: Vince Neil Announces Bands Next Tour Will Be Its LAST, Health Problems Catching Up To Mick Mars

Bad news for hair metal mavens everywhere: Vocalist Vince Neil has announced that Mötley Crüe's next tour will be the band's final trek, and his band is in agreement (unlike say, when Scott Weiland announces that Velvet Revolver won't tour ever again).
Diddy's Bad Boys Entertainment Sued for Unpaid Wages by Former Intern(s)

In a world that has come to celebrate the 99 percent, people are starting to get peeved that unpaid internships still exist. Anyone that has carried out an internship during college knows that they work every bit as hard as full-time employees for about two-hour less a week. Thus Rashida Salaam, a 26 year-old and now graduate of the City College of New York, is bringing a lawsuit against Bad Boys Entertainment, the record label of rapper and entrepreneur Diddy.
Nirvana Original Contract Placed on Tumblr by Record Label Sub Pop

An awesome piece of memorabilia has been put on Tumblr by the folks at Seattle music label Sub Pop. The piece of paper seems to be the original contract signed by Nirvana when it joined the label in 1988 (the contract was signed in '88, the actual term began in 1989).
Justin Timberlake and Macklemore FEUD? 'Thrift Shop' Rapper Says He's Aiming For 'Take Back The Night' Star At Video Music Awards

Hip-hop feuds run aplenty, but Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have kept their hands clean in the year where their singles "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us" have dominated the charts. Now that the duo is nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards, Macklemore is speaking out against the artist that's tied them for most nominations: Justin Timberlake. More specifically, he's announced his bitterness over a previously undisclosed hot dog-eating competition when the pair of performers were young.
Luke Bryan 'Crash My Party' Debuts As Third-Best Selling Album of 2013, Best Selling Country Debut Since 2004

The big winner this week on the Billboard Charts was country star Luke Bryan, whose album "Crash My Party" topped the Billboard 200 and sold nearly 528,000 copies. It's the third best-selling week for any album so far during 2013, trailing only Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" (968,000 copies) and Jay Z's "Magna Carta...Holy Grail" (slightly more than 528,000) for one-week sales. Bryan has an advantage for the year on Jay however; his EP "Spring Break...Here To Party" also topped the Billboard 200 earlier in the year.
Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Discusses Conversations with Kanye West, 'Yeezus' Album

It seems like an odd couple, but there are undeniable similarities between Kanye West and Trent Reznor, the boss at Nine Inch Nails. Both are renowned for masterminding and controlling all elements of their recordings, nitpicking to perfection. Both are notorious for their outspokenness. Some critics have suggested a Nine Inch Nails influence on "Yeezus," the dark and electronic album from West. He was honored to be considered alongside West, Reznor said, and commented on the pair's professional relationship.
Brandy 2013: R&B Songstress Plays for Empty Stadium in South Africa Thanks to Bad P.R.

There are concert attendance problems and there are concert attendance PROBLEMS. Brandy fell victim to the latter when she showed up for a surprise gig in South Africa on Monday.
Lady Gaga: 'Applause' Songstress Asks Little Monsters to Stop Threatening Perez Hilton Via Social Media

Lady Gaga can handle herself just fine without the help of her little monsters, thank you very much. Or at least, she wishes that her fans would stop jumping down the throat of Perez Hilton at any rate. The pop star, currently in a Twitter feud of sorts with gossip maven Hilton, requested that her followers on Twitter stop sending threats.
Taylor Swift Pokes Fun at Kanye West with Jar of Jam Given to Rumored Boyfriend Ed Sheeran

Taylor Swift has scored a point against haters who accuse her of not having a personality. Ed Sheeran, Swift's touring partner and constant dating rumor, posted a picture to Instagram displaying a jar of jelly that the country star gifted him, as well as the zinger of a note attached.
Flo Rida: 'I Cry' Singer Wins Appeal Against Lawsuit From Fat As Butter Festival Over 2011 No-Show

Flo Rida has dodged a bullet, or more accurately a hefty fine, with regards to his no-show at the Fat As Butter Music Festival during 2011.
Kid President Lands an Interview (And a Smooch) With Beyoncé, Jay-Z Reportedly Only Somewhat Jealous

Getting an interview with Beyoncé is tough. Trust us, we've tried. However if there is one person in the world motivated enough to push for an audience with the pop star, it's Robby "Kid President" Novak, the 10 y.o. made famous in his motivational talks on SoulPancake.com, not to mention the way he rocks a suit. Kid President did just that, landing a short exclusive with Bey prior to one of her concerts.
Britney Spears's Website Features Clock Counting Down to Sept. 17, Release Date for New Album? Possible Title 'All Eyes On Me'?

Combining Tuesday's themes of pop stars acting mysteriously and '90s superstars jumping back in the spotlight, Britney Spears posted a curious countdown ticker on her website with the caption "ALL EYES ON ME."
Lana Del Rey Reveals Details on Film 'Tropico,' Appears in Promotional Photo Dressed as Virgin Mary

Lana Del Rey has kind of made being mysterious her schtick, and it's certainly working from a public relations perspective. The most recent piece of intrigue came in the form of a tweet and photograph teasing her upcoming short film "Tropico."
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Cancel American Dates Because of Hand Injury to Guitarist Frank "Poncho" Sampedro

Neil Young and Crazy Horse have cancelled the upcoming dates on their mini-tour of the United States as an after-effect of an injury to guitarist Frank "Poncho" Sampedro.
NSync and the VMAS: Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass and Pals Making Reunion Performance on Sunday

The Backstreet Boys may be getting tepid reception for its new album "In A World Like This," but that doesn't mean people aren't too old for boy bands. Another turn-of-the-century phenomenon will be reuniting on Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards: *NSync.
The Stone Roses 'Cause' 800 Percent Increase in Crime in London Neighborhood According to Reports

When you think of music creating social unrest, you probably think of the typical media scapegoats: censor-baiting performers that openly promote bad behavior with their music, such as Eminem, Marilyn Manson and N.W.A. It was, however, English alternative (and generally well-behaved) rock band The Stone Roses that caused crime to rise more than 800 percent in the London neighborhood of Finsbury Park, according to police.
Demi Lovato Rumored to Guest Star for Six Episodes of 'Glee,' Still No Word on How Cory Monteith's Character Will Exit

Demi Lovato is set to pull double-duty on big-name television programs this Fall according to rumors. Reports indicate that the pop star has signed on for at least six episodes of "Glee" to go along with her judging responsibilities on "The X Factor," another Fox program.
Aerosmith Cancels First Ever Tour Dates in China Over Failure to Meet 'Contractual Obligations'

Aerosmith cancelled on the band's first trip to China, citing failure to "meet contractual obligations" on the behalf of concert promoters.
Michael Jackson Lawsuit: AEG Medical Ethics Expert Says That Jackson Family's Medical Ethics Expert Is Wrong

AEG Live brought in its own expert to counteract the arguments of the Jackson family that the concert promoter put pressures on Michael Jackson's doctor that made him unfit to properly provide medical care for the pop star.
Beyonce Gets Booed For Showing Up Late to V Fest, Still Wows Crowd

President Obama once joked with Jay-Z that the thing the two men shared in common was their respective wives were way more popular than them. It was surprising then when Beyonce, seemingly one of the most popular people in the world, was booed when she came onstage at the V Festival in Weston Park. She was however, more than half an hour late.
The Replacements Make New Lineup Clear, No News About Future After Riot Fest Reunion Shows

Not too much is known about The Replacements' plans for existence outside of a trio of Riot Fest festival dates. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune was able to confirm the band's lineup for the three dates however, another piece of information that was up for grabs as it was known original members Slim Dunlap and Steve Foley would not be present. Foley died of an prescription drug overdose in 2009, and Dunlap suffered a stroke in 2012.
Lady Gaga's "ARTPOP": Pop Star Releases Debatably Sexy Video for Single "Applause" [WATCH]

What's that Lady Gaga fans? The lyric video for the pop star's first single "Applause" off of her upcoming album "ARTPOP" wasn't overblown enough for you? Admittedly, Gaga has set a pretty high standard for glam (and budgets) when it comes to music videos. Fortunately, the official video for the single debuted Monday morning, and it's probably exactly what fans were looking for.