Monthly Archives: February 2011

CONCERT PICS: ALEXANDRA BURKE PERFORMS AT HAMMERSMITH APOLLO IN LONDON + VIDEO

UK. singer Alexandra Burke performed at Hammersmith Apollo on Thursday (February 10) in London, England. The 2008 X-factor winner dazed the crowd with her outfits and performances throughout the night. She will be performing select dates on her ‘All Night Long’ tour up until June.

And before you go in about her biting Beyonce’s style, she has cited numerous times that Beyonce is a major influence and even performed a Desitiny’s Child set during the concert (video after the cut).

Alexandra Burke performs “Start Without You”

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MUSIC NEWS: BEYONCE TO HEADLINE GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

Beyonce has been confirmed as a headliner at Glastonbury 2011, which is the largest open-air music and performing arts festival in the world and takes place June 22-26 in Somerset, England.

The dynamic diva — who’s up for two GRAMMYs this year — issued a statement expressing her excitement:

This really is the biggest festival in the world and I cannot wait to perform there. Everyone who attends is really appreciative of music and is in such a good mood that entire weekend.

I’m pumped just thinking about that huge audience and soaking up their energy.

No other artists have been announced yet for this year’s festival, which is already sold out and expected to have over 200,000 people in attendance.

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‘ROUND THE WAY: TUPAC BIOPIC IN THE WORKS + HIS MOTHER CO-SIGNS THE PRODUCTION

According to a press release, there is a biopic in the works chronicling the life of slain rapper/actor Tupac Shakur. “TUPAC,” will be directed by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “Brooklyn’s Finest”) and will be shot on location in Los Angeles, New York, Georgia and Las Vegas.

Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur-Davis is even co-signing the upcoming film, saying:

“I am confident that Morgan Creek will stay true to the common goal we share of depicting Tupac’s life in a way that will allow the world to see the authenticity of his artistry, his hopes, and his life goals.“

Principal photography is scheduled to begin in late Spring/early Summer and company Morgan Creek will be producing. No word on the casting as of yet.

WHO DO YOU THINK SHOULD PLAY TUPAC?

I personally think they should bring in a talented new actor. Give us your take in the comment area.

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VIDEO: JENNIFER HUDSON OPENS UP ON OPRAH + PERFORMS NEW SINGLE

Multi-Award winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show Thursday. The star spoke about her 80 pound weigh loss, family life and coping with her family tragedy. She also performed her new song, “Where You At?” for the audience.

Peep all video clips below and visit OPRAH.COM for more clips from the show, including snippets from her upcoming role as WINNE MANDELA.

J.HUD SINGING “WHERE YOU AT?”

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