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Smashing Pumpkins’ guitarist and keyboardist Jeff Schroeder will host a virtual concert to raise money for tour crew workers who are out of work because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The For the Crew show will take place March 6th at 7 p.m. Et, and feature solo sets from Schroeder, Kevin Rudolf, and Tommy Marz. The show is being presented by NoCap with proceeds benefiting the Sweet Relief Musician’s Fund, which was set up to help those in the music industry impacted by the pandemic. Tickets for the concert are...

Gavin DeGraw’s latest single, “Best I Ever Had,” may be a toe-tapping track about the one that got away, but the song’s title phrase could also describe his entire Make A Move experience. For his fourth studio album, released earlier this month, the musician mostly known for his piano-based pop sound and love-drenched ballads partnered with co-writers and producers for all eleven tracks (including Ryan Tedder, Butch Walker, Busbee, Martin Johnson, Benny Blanco and Kevin Rudolf) – a creative decision unheard of for the habitual “hermit” songwriter. “When you’re writing alone and you hit a wall,

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Musician and producer Kevin Rudolf gained acclaim after "Let It Rock," his collaboration with Lil Wayne, became a hit in 2008. Now Rudolf is back on the scene with "Here's To Us," the lead single from his upcoming third album.

Rudolf chatted with HuffPost Live's Marc Lamont Hill about the new song and how it allows fans to see him in a different way.

"A lot of people know me for the Cash Money association," he said. "I would never take anything way from that, but I wanted to show a new side of myself and show the more singer-songwriter side of myself, with a focus on lyrics, and kind of step out from behind the production."

Rudolf also discussed the wide array of musicians he's worked with, a list that encompasses everything from rap to country, and he revealed the biggest name he would love to collaborate with --...

If Keith Urban's latest single sounds faintly familiar, thank Madonna. The country star revealed in an interview with USA Today that he found inspiration for "Little Bit of Everything" in the Queen of Pop's popular 2001 song "Don't Tell Me."

The connection isn't as totally mind-boggling as one might think -- upon its release, 'Don't Tell Me" was hailed as a song that borrowed country and folk vibes. "She had a staccato acoustic-guitar part in there that I thought was very cool," Urban reportedly said when explaining what aspects of the song enlightened him.

Another track that have may factored into the "Little Bit" that's currently climbing the country charts is Train's "Hey, Soul Sister." Urban likened the song's demo, co-written by "Let It Rock" singer Kevin Rudolf, to Train's 2009 megahit.

"Little Bit of Everything" will headline Urban's upcoming album "Fuse," slated for a Sept. 10 release. Click over to USA...

Pre-Show;

Antonio Cesaro defeated Santino Marella to become the New WWE United States Champion. Cesaro won the title when he hit the front piledriver after Aksana distracted Santino from giving Cesaro the Cobra.

WWE SummerSlam results;

Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler are on commentary.

1) Chris Jericho defeats Dolph Ziggler with the Walls of Jericho clean in a great opening match.

Matt Striker is backstage with Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar. Heyman says Lesnar will finish Triple H tonight and will break WWE’s spirit. He grabs the mic and says this is a fight that Triple H can’t win. Heyman says if you’re not down with that he has two words for you; tap out!

2) Daniel Bryan defeats Kane when he rolls through the Tombstone Piledriver attempt for the pin in a clean victory.

Post-match, Kane is shown backstage going mad after the defeat. Matthews approaches him...

'Don't Give Up' singer says working with the label is 'like going to school with no homework.'

By Jocelyn Vena

Kevin Rudolf

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Considering that Kevin Rudolf has written enough pop songs for artists like Jesse McCartney and Leona Lewis, it comes as no surprise that he can craft a pop song for himself. The Cash Money artist dropped "Don't Give Up" this week after he decided to embrace that lighter side for himself.

"It's the first song I wrote for the album. I wrote it right when I got to New York from L.A. I hadn't really written a song for myself in a long time. I got really inspired. I left L.A. and I felt a thousand pounds were off my shoulders," he said of the song, which will serve as his next album's lead single. "This was a message I...

'Don't Give Up' singer says working with the label is 'like going to school with no homework.'

By Jocelyn Vena

Kevin Rudolf

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Considering that Kevin Rudolf has written enough pop songs for artists like Jesse McCartney and Leona Lewis, it comes as no surprise that he can craft a pop song for himself. The Cash Money artist dropped "Don't Give Up" this week after he decided to embrace that lighter side for himself.

"It's the first song I wrote for the album. I wrote it right when I got to New York from L.A. I hadn't really written a song for myself in a long time. I got really inspired. I left L.A. and I felt a thousand pounds were off my shoulders," he said of the song, which will serve as his next album's lead single. "This was a message I...

Lords of Pain reports that the theme song for WrestleMania 28 will be the “Invincible” track by Machine Gun Kelly. The hit song was released last month and features singer Ester Dean as the female voice on the vocals and has previously been featured in a commercial for Htc ReZound.

You can listen to the song below but be warned, you are likely to hear this song at least 4,000 times on WWE Television between now and WrestleMania 28 on April 1st from Miami, Florida.

WrestleMania theme songs have been a staple since the turn of the Millennium when Jim Johnston’s ‘California’ was the official track for WrestleMania 2000.

The full list of WrestleMania tracks to date are below;

Wm 2000: Jim Johnston – California

Wm X-Seven: Limp Bizkit – My Way

Wm X8: Drowning Pool – Tear Away & Saliva – Superstar

Wm Xix – Limp Bizkit – Crack Addict

Wm 20: Drowning Pool – Step Up & Godsmack...

'Wayne dropped his album at the VMAs like a boss,' Rick Ross says at release party held at Hollywood nightclub.

By Alvin Blanco

Lil Wayne in "How To Love"

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Lil Wayne closed out Sunday's 2011 MTV VMAs by singing, rapping and rocking, but his night was actually just getting started. Tha Carter IV became available at midnight, and Weezy celebrated the album's long-awaited release at the Boulevard3 nightclub in Hollywood.

A number of Weezy F.'s fellow artists were in the spot to personally give the New Orleans rapper their regards. "Wayne dropped his album at the VMAs like a boss, that's something an artist can only dream of," Rick Ross told MTV News.

"Wayne is a rock star. He is just mega right now," added Rocsi Diaz of Bet's 106 & Park.

DJ Khaled, who featured Wayne on a pair of songs ("I'm On One," "Welcome to...

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Robyn Rihanna Fenty (born February 20, 1988), better known as simply Rihanna (pronounced /riˈɑːnə/ ree-yah-na or /riˈænə/ ree-an-ə), is an R&B recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers. She subsequently signed a contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for then-label head Jay-z.

In 2005, Rihanna released her debut studio album, Music of the Sun, which peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200 chart and features the Billboard Hot 100 hit single “Pon de Replay.” Less than a year later, she released her second studio album,...

Kevin Rudolf says the work he's doing on Gomez's new album 'has nothing to do with Britney.'

By Jocelyn Vena

Selena Gomez

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Last week, "Round and Round" producer Kevin Rudolf was quoted as praising not one but three tracks Britney Spears reportedly penned for Selena Gomez's new album. But when MTV News spoke to Rudolf recently, he denied knowing anything about the tracks Britney wrote for Gomez.

"I honestly don't know anything about it," he said. "I never said that ... I don't know. I didn't hear anything about it. I'm doing some stuff for it [Gomez's album], but it has nothing to do with Britney," he said.

Well, with that rumor cleared up, he went on to describe what he and Gomez are actually up to in the studio, which includes writing "a great song. As far as the new stuff goes, it's about trying...

Hollywood Undead are one of the rare bands who combine rap and rock. That's one way to get recognizable and another is to hide their identity behind masks. The band had broken through Billboard Hot 200 chart since their first album "Swan Songs" but their sophomore effort, "American Tragedy", did even better by landing at number 4 and selling 70,000 copies.

"I gotta be honest with everyone: I was really looking forward to the opportunity to be on top of Britney this week, but being right behind her and Adele is a memory we'll relish forever," member Charlie Scene said about the second album's achievement.

Musically, Hollywood Undead combine alternative rock, hip-hop and dance sound. They often confuse people of where to place them in the genre for their broad use of musical instruments. The second album came from the productions of Kevin Rudolf and S*A*M & Sluggo. But the band had toured with rock stars,...

Flo Rida's "Who Dat Girl" music video which features Akon has made its round. The rapper is checking out his laptop when his friend accidentally spills some alcohol on it, and to their surprise a beautiful girl comes to life from the screen.

"She's around the house and we just throw a big, huge party and at the end of the video she disappears," the Mc explains to MTV about what happens next. The party-themed music video coming out via MTV is directed by Ray Kay who describes the girl as a "magical accident."

"Who Dat Girl" is one of the new songs in Flo Rida's third studio album "Only One Flo (Part 1)" which was released in the U.S. on November 30. Beside Akon, there are also Kevin Rudolf, David Guetta, Ludacris, Gucci Mane and Git Fresh lined up as featured guests.

Flo Rida's music video for his newest single "Turn Around (5,4,3,2,1)" has hit the web via Hip-Hop Connection. The rapper takes a flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro and goes straight to the beach as soon as reaching Brazil. "Oh-oh baby want some more baby? / I love the way you do it 'cuz you do it so crazy / I'm countin' down so turn around," shirtless Flo Rida encourages his female companions to keep dancing.

"Turn Around (5,4,3,2,1)" is recorded for Flo Rida's upcoming third studio album "Only One Flo (Part 1)" which is due November 30 Stateside. Beside listed in the CD package, it is also up for purchase on iTunes as a deluxe single "which also features the WestFunk & Steve Smart Radio Remix and the DJ Bam Bam Radio remix."

In addition, iTunes deluxe edition of the album will add music videos of "Turn Around" and "Club Can't Handle Me" as bonus features.

Welcome home Lil Wayne! It seems like it's been forever since we first heard Lil Wayne was headed to jail, doesn't it? He served 8 months of his 1-year sentence after getting locked up in March. The artist was jailed after pleading guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon last year after his tour bus was stopped and a gun was foud in 2007. According to reports, renowned event planner Colin Cowie is organizing a royal-themed homecoming for Weezy, set for Sunday in Miami, Florida. Hundreds of guests are expected to appear including Cash Money Records CEO Bryan "Birdman" Williams, Drake, Kevin Rudolf and Jay Sean. Okay Lil Wayne, don't be like T.I. and do something stupid to land yourself behind bars again. You're at an extremely high point in your career and we know you have potential to rise even higher. Anyway, that's my two cents. What do you guys think?...

Fefe Dobson has her music video for single "Stuttering" making its way out for fans' viewing pleasure. The Canadian singer/songwriter is so enraged when suspecting her man is cheating on her. But she gets confused when the guy, she thought was her boyfriend, does not even recognize her.

"Stuttering" is one of the singles from Fefe Dobson's soon-to-be-released studio album "Joy" which is slated for November 30 U.S. release. The song is co-written by Claude Kelly and comes from production hands of J.R. Rotem.

In this new album, the 25-year-old Island Def Jam artist is rumored to have one featured guest Orianthi in a song called "Can't Breathe". She also gets help from Kara DioGuardi and Kevin Rudolf in the songwriting desk.

Fefe Dobson's "Stuttering" music video...

Jesse McCartney is back with his fourth studio album and while he's giving fans a taste with first single "Shake," they won't be able to "Have It All" until January.

"Have It All" is McCartney's first album since 2008's "Departure." "Departure" yielded the top 10 single "Leavin'" and top 40 hit "How Do You Sleep." Jesse is re-teaming with "How Do You Sleep" producer Sean Garrett for the new tracks, as well as Kevin Rudolf, J. Cash, and Ammo.

"Shake," which just hit radio and already debuted inside the Hot 100, was produced by newcomer and frequent Dr. Luke collaborator Ammo, who also worked on Ke$ha's "Your Love Is My Drug," as well as tracks for Katy Perry and Miranda Cosgrove.

"It's full of sexy, four-on-the-floor beats with big pop melodies... but yet again, some rhythmic, R&B stuff that's pushing the envelope a little bit more for me as an artist,...

Selena Gomez is only 18 years old and she just released her second album of both Radio Disney and club-ready hits, "A Year Without Rain," which sees her taking the dance sound she adopted on platinum single "Naturally" and keeping the pulse going for 10 new tracks.

On "A Year Without Rain," Selena Gomez & the Scene sees the Scene's guitars and drums taking a backseat to electronic beats and synths, as the new album explores more of the electronic pop sound which shot "Naturally" to the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. The first two singles, "Round & Round" and the title track, have already gone Top 40 and are still climbing.

The album sees her re-teaming with "Naturally" hitmakers Rock Mafia, who helped Miley Cyrus grow up on her "Can't Be Tamed "album, and gets production help from "Let It Rock" singer Kevin Rudolf, Beyonce and Fergie collaborator Toby Gad,...

Selena Gomez is only 18 years old and she just released her second album of both Radio Disney and club-ready hits, "A Year Without Rain," which sees her taking the dance sound she adopted on platinum single "Naturally" and keeping the pulse going for 10 new tracks.

On "A Year Without Rain," Selena Gomez & the Scene sees the Scene's guitars and drums taking a backseat to electronic beats and synths, as the new album explores more of the electronic pop sound which shot "Naturally" to the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. The first two singles, "Round & Round" and the title track, have already gone Top 40 and are still climbing.

The album sees her re-teaming with "Naturally" hitmakers Rock Mafia, who helped Miley Cyrus grow up on her "Can't Be Tamed "album, and gets production help from "Let It Rock" singer Kevin Rudolf, Beyonce and Fergie collaborator Toby Gad,...

Vma-nominated band joined Taio Cruz, Pitbull and N.E.R.D at Perez Hilton's party on Saturday night.

By Jocelyn Vena

Florence Welch at Perez Hilton's Pre-vma party

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Los Angeles — While the rest of us have to wait until Sunday night to see Vma nominees Florence and the Machine re-create the chaotic beauty of their "Dog Days Are Over" video on the stage, the crowd at Perez Hilton's One Night in Los Angeles bash at the Wiltern Theater on Saturday night got a special taste of the U.K. group's spellbinding live set.

Leading lady Florence Welch, decked out in a simple lingerie-inspired dress, kicked off the party with her tracks "Drumming Song" and "Kiss With a Fist." Accompanied by a guitarist and harpist, she played to a packed house, which included celeb guests like "The Hills" star Lo Bosworth. In the short,...

'Just to go out and have fun, man. It's a really no-pressure environment,' singer says.

By Kelley L. Carter

Jesse McCartney

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Five years ago, it was a fresh-faced Jesse McCartney who was an MTV Video Music Awards virgin. He was up for Best Pop Video for "Beautiful Soul," and says that even though he didn't win, it was an exciting moment for him in his burgeoning music career.

So, what's Jesse McCartney's advice for this year's Vma newbies?

"Just to go out and have fun, man. It's a really no-pressure environment," he told MTV News. "It's one of the most relaxing and fun awards shows, I think, of every year. You can always anticipate the unexpected. It's going to be a great show and I look forward to seeing it."

McCartney, who is finishing up his next, as-yet-untitled album — he says he's going to reveal...

Justin Bieber spotted in dance battle with Jayden Smith in New York. According to TMZ, pop sensation Justin Bieber and new "Karate Kid" movie star Jayden Smith were spotted engaging in a dance battle the other night in New York. They say that the two went head to head a last week at a New York bowling alley. They were spotted getting their dancing action on at the Luck Strike Lanes & Lounge last week after their concert at Madison Square Garden. They battle danced to Kevin Rudolf's song "You Make the Rain Fall."...

Justin Bieber and Karate Kid star Jaden Smith reportedly had a dance-off during a recent trip to a bowling alley. According to TMZ, the pair were together at the Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge in New York City on Tuesday night when they decided to embark on a dancing competition. The two performers - who collaborated on 'Never Say Never' earlier this year - reportedly danced to 'You Make The Rain Fall' by Kevin Rudolf. Bieber and Smith had arrived at (more)...

Justin Bieber reportedly has better dance moves than Jaden Smith. According to TMZ, the "Baby" hitmaker has had a dance battle against the actor son of Will Smith at New York bowling alley, the Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge, on Tuesday night, August 31 after his Madison Square Garden concert, and came out as the winner.

The gossip site, which has obtained the photos of the dance-off, reported both teen stars showed off their best moves when Kevin Rudolf's song "You Make the Rain Fall" was playing. 16-year-old Justin won the battle after busting out a moonwalk. The battle itself was said to be recorded by the singer's documentary film crew.

Justin Bieber have worked together with Jaden Smith in a music video for "Never Say Never", the theme song of Jaden's recent movie "The Karate Kid". The Canadian singer was recently joined by the young actor of "The Day the Earth Stood Still...

Bieber and Jaden Smith -- The Epic Dance Battle

Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith aren't usually rivals -- but TMZ has learned the two young superstars went toe-to-toe a few nights ago ... in the form of a dance-battle at a NY bowling alley.

TMZ has obtained pictures of Biebs, 16, and Smith, 12, in action at the Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge on Tuesday night ... following their concert at Madison Square Garden.

We're told the dynamic duo got down to Kevin Rudolf's song "You Make the Rain Fall" -- and the whole thing was captured on tape by Bieber's documentary crew.

Our sources say both guys "killed it" on the dance floor ... but we're told Bieber was the clear winner ... when he busted out a moonwalk!

Source: TMZ...

Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith aren't usually rivals -- but TMZ has learned the two young superstars went toe-to-toe a few nights ago ... in the form of a dance-battle at a NY bowling alley. TMZ has obtained pictures of Biebs, 16, and Smith, 12, in action at the Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge on Tuesday night ... following their concert at Madison Square Garden. We're told the dynamic duo got down to Kevin Rudolf 's song "You Make the...

A visual accompaniment to Kevin Rudolf's latest single "You Make the Rain Fall" has been out for viewing pleasure. It features a number of tiny, yet shining drops moving to the upbeat song in front of black backdrop. They are quickly changing from one graphic to another, including forming the Cash Money singer with his signature guitar and also his featured guest Flo Rida.

"You Make the Rain Fall" is taken from Kevin Rudolf's second studio album "To the Sky" which has been in stores since June this year. Released as the second single to follow up "I Made It (Cash Money Heroes)" which features Birdman, Lil Wayne and Jay Sean, it is also featured in the promo ad of professional wrestling show "WWE Nxt".

Previously, Rudolf's claim-fame single "Let It Rock" was used as a theme song for WWE's 2009 Royal Rumble and the star-studded "I Made It...

Lifehouse debut a music video for their latest single "All In". This band fill it with live performance footage from several of their concerts across the country. In addition to giving a look at their on-stage act, it also previews the rehearsal sessions and what they do backstage before and after the show.

"All In" is one of the songs appearing in Lifehouse's latest studio project "Smoke & Mirrors". The song is co-written by the band's member Jason Wade along with Jude Cole. Beside getting help from Cole, this band also enter songwriting booth with Kevin Rudolf for "Halfway Gone" and make a duet with Chris Daughtry in "Had Enough".

"It's about the record being half live and half studio," Jason said of their work with Rudolf. "Kevin brings another side - a hint of the hip hop world but in context with what we're doing. We were fans of his...

Don't mess with Fefe Dobson as she could haunt you like a ghost. In her latest music video, the Canadian singer/songwriter catches her boyfriend cheating on her with another girl and she seeks a revenge by driving him crazy.

Dobson gets on top of the man's convertible, shouts to him from the ceiling of his bedroom and wails at him in front of a burning mattress. Of the latest scene, she told MTV, "I'm standing in front of a burning bed. It was really burning - it wasn't a green screen. I was like, 'I'm not gonna do this!' and I hear [the director] going, 'Get in front of the bed!' I didn't want to do it but I did it. I didn't, you know, get set on fire - which is important!"

"Ghost" is co-written by Dobson along with Kara DioGuardi and Kevin Rudolf. It appears on the...

A first look at Fefe Dobson's "Ghost" music video has been unveiled by MTV, featuring the singer when she is haunting her ex-boyfriend and driving him crazy. The man cheated on her with another girl and she refuses to let him move on from their relationship.

"There's a scene where I'm standing in front of a burning bed. It was really burning - it wasn't a green screen. I was like, 'I'm not gonna do this!' and I hear [the director] going, 'Get in front of the bed!' " she recalled one scene she shot for the clip. "I didn't want to do it but I did it. I didn't, you know, get set on fire - which is important!"

"Ghost" is co-written by Dobson along with Kara DioGuardi and Kevin Rudolf. It appears on the tracklisting of her second studio album "Joy" which is expected to come out in the U.

Singer Allison Iraheta stopped over in Chicago recently, where PopStar caught up with her for a little one to one chat. In the midst of promoting her debut CD Just Like You, she's playing to sold-out crowds as the opening act for "older brother" Adam Lambert on his sizzling Glam Nation Tour this summer. The zesty red-head, who just turned 18, is riding high with a hot new single, a brand new car, and a whole lotta love and affection for the fans that helped put her there. So what's behind this musical force of nature? She's feisty, fresh, and hell-bent on keepin' it real... Fun times these days with the album, the Glam Nation Tour, the new single... Yeah, the new single featuring Orianthi, Don't Waste the Pretty. I feel so lucky to be where I'm at right now. I feel so happy. Everything's going amazing. I'm doing what I've always wanted to do.

Disney star Selena Gomez has finally released her new single "Round and Round" in its entirety. On Friday, June 18, the 17-year-old songstress has premiered the first single off her upcoming second studio album with band The Scene through Radio Disney, offering a listen to its catchy and upbeat tone.

"Round and Round" was produced by Kevin Rudolf and recorded entirely in Budapest, where the Alex Russo of "Wizards of Waverly Place" was filming her upcoming movie "Monte Carlo". A music video for the song, which will be made available for digital download on iTunes on June 21, will make its world premiere on Sunday, June 20 on the Disney Channel.

The star of "Ramona and Beezus" has previously revealed that her sophomore album will be dropped in stores across the U.S. on September 28. Of the effort, she said on Radio Disney, "I kind of have a different vibe with each song.

A brand new single from Selena Gomez which has been hinted since earlier this month has finally made its way out for listening pleasure. It's titled "Round and Round" and offers music lovers fun, catchy hook which allows them to really go round and round on the dance floor.

On June 20, two days after the song was debuted, the music video which was filmed in Budapest will be premiered on Disney Channel. In the meantime, fans can enjoy another sneak peek to the upcoming video, featuring the "Wizards of Waverly Place" actress sporting short blonde wig and riding on a scooter around the capital city of Hungaria.

Produced by Kevin Rudolf, "Round and Round" is confirmed to be the lead single from Selena's not-yet-titled album which is eyed for September 28 U.S. release. "I kind of have a different vibe with each song. I really am putting my heart into...

Selena Gomez hypes the upcoming video premiere of her new single "Round and Round" by dropping another sneak peek. The footage sees her wearing light gray-colored coat and walking on the street of Budapest. Her performance scene is also teased in this snippet.

Reportedly produced by Kevin Rudolf, "Round and Round" is the first single from Selena's September 28 release. The music video was shot with her band The Scene in Budapest and is sure to feature the beautiful scenery of Hungarian famous landmarks.

In addition to filming visuals for "Round and Round", Selena Gomez also stayed in the capital city of Hungaria to shoot her new movie "Monte Carlo" along with Katie Cassidy, Leighton Meester and Cory Monteith. The film is co-produced by Nicole Kidman and eyed to be released in 2012.

Another sneak peek to tease what to expect from Selena Gomez's "Round and Round" music video has just been unveiled. This footage mainly focuses on the Disney songstress as she looks across Danube River at The Hungarian Parliament building.

Selena shot the music video with her band The Scene in Budapest and she reportedly is still in the capital city of Hungaria for the filming of her new movie "Monte Carlo" with Katie Cassidy, Leighton Meester and Cory Monteith. The music video is going to be premiered on Disney Channel two days after the arrival of the song, June 20 to be exact at 8:25 P.M. Pst/Est.

"Round and Round" reportedly comes from the production hands of acclaimed music maker Kevin Rudolf and is the first single from Selena's sophomore set which is yet to get a title. The album is plotted to hit the U.S. market...

Even though most people didn’t hear the name Kevin Rudolf until his hit song “Let It Rock” two years ago, the producer/musician/songwriter/artist has been toiling away for more than a decade. Rudolf’s first real brush with potential stardom came in 2001 when his band, Binocular, signed with Madonna’s Maverick label. The album flopped, but Rudolf went on to work with Timbaland, playing guitar on records for the Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado and many others. But the lure of being an artist remained. “Let It Rock,” from his debut album “In the City,” sold more than 3 million copies....

Selena Gomez continues to tease fans with what she has to offer in "Round and Round" music video. After posting a picture of her being sandwiched by The Scene, this 17-year-old Disney songstress now provides a behind-the-scene look at the video shoot through on-set footage.

The song is to be debuted on Radio Disney this coming Friday, June 18 and the music video is scheduled to follow on Disney Channel two days later on date 20. Prior to that, "another sneak peek of the actual video [is] coming this Thursday."

"Round and Round" reportedly comes from the production hands of acclaimed music maker Kevin Rudolf and is the first single from Selena's sophomore set which is yet to get a title. The album is plotted to hit the U.S. market on September 28 and have Lady GaGa and Britney Spears vibe.

After a long absence, some classic artists, such as Devo, Steve Miller, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Sarah McLachlan, return June 15. We also see if Drake can live up to all the hype with his first full-length album for Lil Wayne’s Cash Money label. Robyn and Kevin Rudolf also make sure we keep the party going. Devo, “Something for Everybody” (Warner Bros.): The red flowerpot hats may be gone, but Devo whips it good with its first album of new material in 20 years. Producers include Santigold, the Dust Brothers’ John King and The Bird & the Bee’s Greg...

Selena Gomez's new single "Round and Round" is previewed through a short snippet. The first single of her sophomore set, the song reportedly is produced by Kevin Rudolf and will be debuted in full on Radio Disney Friday, June 18.

The music video was filmed by Selena with her band The Scene in Budapest in late May. It is going to be premiered on Disney Channel two days after the arrival of the song, June 20 to be exact at 8:25 P.M. Pst/Est.

The new album itself is yet to be titled, but it has been plotted to hit the U.S. market on September 28. Selena said it will have Lady GaGa and Britney Spears vibe. The 17-year-old pop singer probably will also play piano in one of the ballad tracks of the forthcoming release.

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She’s got the looks, the talent, and, above all, the personality to be the next big thing!

It’s time to make those summer playlists BFFs and Matisse, 25, is one artist that must be on it. Her hit single, “Better than Her,” is currently #9 on Billboard’s Dance Chart and will be featured in tonight’s episode of The Hills. I interviewed the sultry songstress on June 4th and she wants to let the world know, “my whole album and my message is to empower girls and know their power and their strength. The guy is not the prize, you are!”

And she is true to her word! Matisse is a strong and independent woman. She started her singing career with twin sister Alex Smith and made it big in the UK with their song”Let it Go” from the Step Up 2 soundtrack. But when her sis...

Kevin Rudolf has reportedly said that Lil Wayne is "doing well” and "feeling good" as he serves time in prison on a gun charge. The rap superstar began serving his one-year sentence at Rikers Island in New York in March. When asked by Us Weekly if he has spoken to him, Rudolf replied: "I haven't, but I have talked to people who have talked to him every day and they say he's doing really well and feeling good, he's adjusted. I'm sure he'll come out stronger than ever." Rudolf - who appeared alongside (more)...

Altoids were everywhere — fresh, at the Young Hollywood Award Show on May 13th. The cute Altoid girls dished out yummy mints to the hottest stars like comedian Whitney Cummings, rocker Kevin Rudolf, ‘Dwts’ star Cheryl Burke, the 90210 star, Jessica Stroup and So many others. The Altoid packs were the perfect accessory that night and they certainly helped freshen up the conversation!

That clip, plus three other brand-new ones, will premiere during MTV Jams' Lil Tunechi Weekend.

By Shaheem Reid

Lil Wayne "Da Da Da"

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Lil Tunechi Weekend: 'Da Da Da'

Get ready for Lil Tunechi Weekend, when MTV Jams will play four brand-new videos from Lil Wayne.

All the clips come from his Rebirth LP, and the lineup includes: "Knockout" with Nicki Minaj, "Runnin" with Shanell, and "Get a Life" and "Da Da Da," both with the rock band ¡Mayday! For the rest of this week, we will be previewing all four videos. First up is the "Da Da Da" clip.

We told you about this particular video in February. It was part of Wayne's incredible weekend of shooting almost a dozen videos in less than three days, when all the soon-to-premiere clips were shot.

David Rousseau, who had previously worked on Young Money's "Roger That...

That clip, plus three other brand-new ones, will premiere during MTV Jams' 'Rebirth Rampage' weekend.

By Shaheem Reid

Lil Wayne "Da Da Da"

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Rebirth Rampage: 'Da Da Da'

Get ready for the "Rebirth Rampage." This weekend, MTV Jams will play four brand-new videos from Lil Wayne.

All the clips come from his Rebirth LP, and the lineup includes: "Knockout" with Nicki Minaj, "Runnin" with Shanell, and "Get a Life" and "Da Da Da," both with the rock band ¡Mayday! For the rest of this week, we will be previewing all four videos. First up is the "Da Da Da" clip.

We told you about this particular video in February. It was part of Wayne's incredible weekend of shooting almost a dozen videos in less than three days, when all the soon-to-premiere clips were shot.

David Rousseau, who had previously worked on Young Money's "Roger That...

Brian McFadden has fended off competition from Usher and Justin Bieber to remain atop the Aria singles chart. His track 'Just Say So' - featuring, co-written and produced by Kevin Rudolf - notches up a third week at No.1. Usher leaps from eight to two with recent UK chart-topper 'Omg', while Justin Bieber jumps from ten to three with 'Baby'. The only new track in the top ten comes from Vanessa Amorosi, who climbs from 13 to six with 'Mr Mysterious' to rack up her sixth Aussie top ten hit. Notable new entries come from Ke$$ha, who bows at 25 with 'Your Love Is My Drug', and Florence and Dizzee, who land at 32 with their Brit Awards duet (more)...

Brian McFadden has scored his second No.1 on the Australian singles chart. 'Just Say So' - featuring, co-written and produced by Kevin Rudolf - debuts in the top spot this week, ending Train's month-long reign at the summit with 'Hey, Soul Sister'. The former Westlife star previously reached the top with 2005's 'Almost There', a duet with Delta Goodrem, the singer who would later become his fiancée. Train slip to second position this week, while 'I Like That', a dance collaboration between Us DJs Richard Vission and Static Revenger, holds steady at three. Meanwhile, American Idol star Adam Lambert scores his first Aussie top ten hit after climbing from 11 to five with 'Whataya Want From Me'. Lady GaGa's latest Antipodean (more)...

Kevin Rudolf is currently working on his new album "To the Sky". In an exclusive interview with AceShowbiz, the rapper/producer talked about what he has to offer in this upcoming release and the challenge of finishing it midst the many collaborations he has taken, including producing and writing for such artists as Leona Lewis, Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen.

Stating that he has "total freedom" to do whatever he wants, the "Welcome to the World" hitmaker says he has some dance music for the album which is due for May 23 U.S. release. "I embraced it [dance music]," he said. "I have stuff in the album. A lot of it, it's like most of it up-tempo, most of it electropop rock hip-hop stuff, so I'm totaling going with it."

Rudolf already released a star-studded single "I Made It" which features Jay Sean, Lil Wayne and Birdman. On other featured guests, he opened up,...

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By Akshay Bhansali

Taio Cruz

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Taio Cruz may not be a household name yet in the United States, but that should change soon. The British pop/R&B singer recently broke a Billboard record when his single "Break Your Heart" (featuring Ludacris) jumped 52 places from its debut position to the #1 spot on the Hot 100 chart.

"With Ludacris, pretty much every track he's ever featured on sounds amazing," Cruz told MTV News. "I gave him a quick call and asked him if he could get on the record, and he recorded it and sent it over. As I expected, there was nothing I needed to change. It sounded perfect."

It's also worth noting that Luda's verse helped Cruz clarify just how to pronounce his first name correctly. "He put my name in there,...

Brian McFadden has revealed that he is "excited" over his new single's prospects following a positive response from Australian radio stations. The former Westlife star, who is currently based in Sydney, this week unveiled his latest offering 'Just Say So', an electropop collaboration with American singer Kevin Rudolf. 'Just Say So' is the first track to be taken from McFadden's forthcoming third solo album Wall Of Soundz, (more)...

Preparing for Wayne's (delayed) stint in jail, Mc shot footage for songs from Tha Carter IV, Rebirth and Young Money LPs.

By Shaheem Reid

Lil Wayne (file)

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Video director David Rousseau said he and the Cash Money team might need to check the "Guinness Book of World Records": He and his company Creativeseen may be the new record-holders for most music videos shot in 48 hours.

Lil Wayne was expected to begin serving his one-year sentence on a weapons-possession charge on Tuesday (February 9), and while that sentencing was postponed until March 2, the Mc has spent recent weeks manically recording music and videos — and over the past weekend, he hit the latter with a vengeance.

Cash Money chiefs Ronald "Slim" Williams and his brother Brian (a.k.a. Baby, a.k.a. the Birdman) enlisted Rousseau to shoot nine videos for Lil Wayne during Friday, Saturday and parts of Sunday.