Alicia Keys And Alejandro Sanz Perform “Looking For Paradise” At 2009 Latin Grammys

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Latin star Alejandro Sanz and R&B diva Alicia Keys made sweet music together tonight at the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards.

The duo performed their new duet “Looking For Paradise” together for the first time. Both went back and forth between singing in English and Spanish, and showed real chemistry.

“Looking For Paradise” appears on Alejandro Sanz’s new album, Paraiso Express.

Rihanna To Debut New Album In Online Concert With Nokia

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The wait for Rihanna’s new album, Rated R, is almost over, but November 23 might be just too far away for some fans to handle.

Good news: the 21-year-old pop star has teamed with Nokia to give fans a sneak peek at the album in an online concert and album release event on November 16.

During the event, which is expected to be the world’s largest live streaming launch party, Rihanna plans on performing songs from Rated R and past hits from her three previous albums.

Even though she’s excited to let so many people in on her special day, she also admits to being nervous. “It’s not just the 6000 people in the venue,” she told Inside Nokia Music, “but it’s millions of people across the world watching it all at once.”

“It’s exciting though. It’s a big thing that everyone can see it. There’s no better way to launch an album.”

To be able to view the concert and get other updates from Rihanna, fans must sign up www.nokia.com/rihanna.

Beyonce And Lady GaGa’s “Video Phone” Release Postponed

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Looks like Beyonce and Lady GaGa’s “Video Phone” has been temporarily disconnected.

The video for their highly anticipated collaboration was scheduled to be released today at 5:30 p.m. EST on MTV.com. Every medium imaginable was utilized to get the word out about the premiere — not that it was needed. The promise of seeing two of music’s biggest divas dueting was enough to break viewing records.

5:30 came. Fans rushed to MTV.com. Nothing.

As frustration and impatience hit a boiling point, MTV’s Buzzworthy blog tweeted that they ran into “technical difficulties” getting it up, but the video would be coming soon.

Soon turned into later. Finally, Beyonce’s record label confirmed the video release would be postponed and it will be airing at another date in November.

Whenever the video premieres, it’s sure to be an epic event. Building even more excitement for the project, GaGa recalled getting the call not only to appear in the video but to add a verse for the song earlier this week in an interview with BET’s 106 & Park. “[Beyonce] called me up after I saw her at the Billboard Awards,” GaGa said. “She said ‘I want you to write a verse and I want you to be in the video.’ I said OK, I’ve got three days, so I went right in the studio and I got it done and I sent it to her and she loved it.”

Katy Perry Covers Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, Lady GaGa And More For MTV EMAs Cabaret Intro

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Katy Perry played host for the MTV Europe Music Awards for the second year in a row, and to kick things off, she decided she would perform not one of her songs, but a medley of hits from other artists in a cabaret-styled act.

On her set, called the Katy Kat Club, Katy wore a sexy corset and thigh-high boots to perform bits of Black Eyed Peas‘ “I Got A Feeling,” Kelly Rowland and David Guetta’s “When Love Takes Over,” King of Leon’s “Use Somebody,” Beyonce’s “Halo,” and Lady GaGa’s “Poker Face.”

The vocals were, um, interesting, but it’s doubtful that Katy was trying her best to do the originals justice. It was all in good fun, and fun it was!

Katy Perry, Leona Lewis, Jonas Brothers, Tokio Hotel, Shakira And More Walk 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Red Carpet

Katy Perry got all dolled up for her big hosting gig at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin. This is Katy’s second time with the important job and it seems she didn’t disappoint. Even if she sucked out loud, her stunning look would have made up for it.

This year’s EMAs features performances from Leona Lewis, Tokio Hotel, Beyonce, Jay-Z and more.

A-listers such as Jonas Brothers and Shakira walked the red carpet before entering the main show.

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Jay-Z Rocks With U2 For “Sunday Bloody Sunday” On 2009 EMAs

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U2 performed a free concert for their fans in Berlin, Germany in conjunction with the MTV Europe Music Awards to commemorate 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

One performance during the rousing events of “Sunday Bloody Sunday” was aired on the awards show, and to make an already outstanding performance better, frontman Bono brought out a special guest: Jay-Z.

Dubbed the “Mayor of New York” by the Irish rocker, Jay walked on stage cool and calm to monstrous screams before delivering a powerful verse.

Jay-Z Announces 2010 Blueprint 3 Tour With Young Jeezy

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He’s in the middle of a college tour, but Jay-Z is already thinking ahead to 2010 when he can tour again.

The rap giant has announced the second leg of his upcoming 2010 Blueprint 3 tour, and he’s taking his good friend, fellow rap star Young Jeezy, with him.

Kicking off in Houston, Texas on February 22, Jay and Jeezy will hit major markets like New Orleans, Atlanta, Washington DC, Boston, Los Angeles, New York and more.

Ticket information can be found by visiting LiveNation.com.

Confirmed dates according to the press release are below. More dates will be added in the coming weeks.

Feb 22 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Feb 23 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Feb 25 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
Feb 27 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
Feb 28 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Mar 03 Washington, DC Verizon Center
Mar 11 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
Mar 16 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
Mar 19 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
Mar 20 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse
Mar 22 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
Mar 24 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
Mar 26 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

Tokio Hotel Perform “World Behind My Wall” At 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards were held tonight in Berlin, Germany, 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Who better to help commemorate the occasion than German rockers Tokio Hotel?

The guys, who picked up the awards for Best Group, performed “World Behind My Wall” — all too perfect for the night, no? Behind them as they performed was an image of a wall. By the end of their performance, the stage filled with explosive pyro, simulating its destruction.

Beyonce Brings Her “Sweet Dreams”, Jay-Z Brings His “Empire State Of Mind” To 2009 EMAs

Music’s reigning royal couple Beyonce and Jay-Z brought the house down with their performances at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards, held tonight in Berlin, Germany.

Beyonce performed her latest hit, “Sweet Dreams,” dressed in sexy red lingerie. That time she spent shooting the “Video Phone” video with Lady GaGa has obviously inspired her a bit. Her dancers wore red hooded pieces, much like an ensemble we’ve seen GaGa rocking early in her career. Still, the only thing hotter than her costume was her performance, which was part crunk club, part theatre production.

Jay kept his performance pretty simple. Bringing a little NYC to Berlin, he performed “Empire State of Mind” with an Alicia Keys fill-in.

Video: Rihanna Breaks Silence On Good Morning America, Tells Young Girls ‘Don’t React Off Of Love’

Rihanna broke her silence this morning on Good Morning America, speaking candidly for the first time about the night her then-boyfriend, pop star Chris Brown, beat her in their rented Lamborghini the night before the Grammys last February.

Hearing her story was chilling. The 21-year-old star says she was ashamed to have her private ordeal so public. “Why be ashamed,” Diane Sawyer asked. “I didn’t want people to think that that’s the kind of person — I fell in love with that person,” Rihanna answered. “That’s embarrassing. That’s embarrassing that that’s the type of person that I fell in love with. So far in love. So unconditional that I went back.”

When Rihanna and Sawyer discussed the statistics (on average it takes a woman eight or nine instances of abuse before leaving), Rihanna says “I don’t want that to happen,” but says it’s “completely normal to go back.”

“When I realized that my selfish decision for love could result into some young girl getting killed,” she said, holding back emotion, “I could not be easy with that part. I could not be held responsible for telling them go back.”

“Even if Chris never hit me again, who’s to say that their boyfriend won’t?…That was a wake up call for me.”

Rihanna says she had to take herself out of the situation with Chris to see it for what it really is. “Don’t react off of love. F’ love.”

Watch part one of the interview above and tune in for part two tomorrow on ABC at 7am EST.