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Breaking News – Janet Jackson to kick-off the 2009 “American Music Awards” with a special opening medley

ABC has confirmed that the show will feature an eight minute performance by Janet. The show is set to air live at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. on November 22nd at 8pm EST.

Will you be watching?

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He’s set to perform with Jamey Johnson and also has presenting duties. Joining him on stage, separately, of course, are Martina McBride, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, and Kenny Chesney.

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I imagine it had to be hard to pick herself back up after the attack at her book signing, but she just keeps on truckin’!

She said, “I wasn’t nervous until I got to the side of the stage, then I started shaking. I felt it went so fast – and now I just want to do it again. I can’t wait to tour next year.”

Part of her nervous anxiety came from knowing that former mentor Simon Cowell was in the audience.

She added, “I was so worried about falling over in front of Simon during ‘Outta My Head’. I only had a day to learn the steps. I’ve never done anything like that before. I was so nervous.”

I hope she brings her show to the States. I hear they are sparing no expense.

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They’ve decided to jump across the pond to their native country here in the U.S. to extend their comeback tour.

Billy Gould says, “In response to all of our concerned U.S. brethren, yes, we are now actively planning U.S. dates.”

Well, it’s about time!

But will they perform their old hits???

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Check out the tour dates to see if they’re coming near you!

February 19 Seattle, WA KeyArena
February 22 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
February 24 Phoenix, AZ Jobing.com Arena
February 26 Anaheim, CA Honda Center
March 2 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
March 4 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center
March 6 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena
March 8 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
March 9 Omaha, NE Qwest Center
March 11 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena
March 13 Fargo, ND Fargodome
March 15 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
March 17 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
March 19 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
March 20 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
March 23 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
March 24 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
March 29 Washington, D.C. Verizon Center
April 7 St. Paul, MN Xcel Center
April 10 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
April 13 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
April 15 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
April 17 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
April 18 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center
April 21 Nashville, TN Sommet Center
April 22 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena
May 26 East Rutherford, NJ New Meadowlands Stadium
May 27 East Rutherford, NJ New Meadowlands Stadium
July 15 Edmonton, AB Commonwealth Stadium
July 17 Winnipeg, MB Canad Inns Stadium
July 20 Toronto, ON Rogers Centre
July 24 Foxboro, MA Gillette Stadium
July 28 Regina, SK Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field
July 30 Chicago, IL Soldier Field

It’s time for some Cleveland dates, people. This is getting old. No one comes here! Wahhhh!

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The band is touring this year, but plans to go back in the studio afterward to start work on their first album in six years.

Stevie Nicks said, “When we’re on the road, we barely have time to go and have a meal, let alone write new material. But in January we’ll have a meeting and decide what to do.”

She added, “Fleetwood Mac still presents some amazing opportunities. Around thirty years ago, we were all so self-absorbed that we couldn’t see out of our own corner. Things are a lot more fun now.”

I can’t wait, I love their music.

What’s your favorite Fleetwood Mac song?

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It seems like everyone is jumping on the touring bandwagon, but I’m happy to hear that Dolores O’Riordan and company have reunited. Their music brings back a lot of memories.

Check out their 19-date tour dates:

November
12 – Baltimore, Md. @ Ram’s Head
13 – Boston, Mass. @ Orpheum
14 – Hampton Beach, N.H. @ Casino Ballroom
16 – Red Bank, N.J. @ Count Basie Theatre
17 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Electric Factory
18 – New York, N.Y. @ Nokia Theatre
20 – Toronto, Ont. @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
21 – Toronto, Ont. @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
22 – Montreal, P.Q. @ Olympia Theatre
24 – Detroit, Mich. @ Fillmore
25 – Chicago, Ill. @ Riviera
27 – Milwaukee, Wisc. @ Riverside Theatre
28 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ First Avenue
29 – Kansas City, Mo. @ Midland Theatre

December
1 – Denver. Colo. @ Gothic Theatre
3 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ The Pearl
4 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Club Nokia
5 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Regerncy Ballroom
7 – Seattle, Wash. @ Moore Theatre

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It all started at the VMAs, when he arrived at the awards show with a bottle of Hennessy. A source said, “His drinking is getting worse – and when he has too much, he can be mean and obnoxious. If he doesn’t get help soon, things could really spiral out of control.”

Reportedly, he will be checking himself into rehab after he wraps up his Fame Kills tour with Lady Gaga. The source added, “Kanye’s afraid to go to rehab, but her knows he needs help and is taking steps in the right direction.”

I hope he gets the help he needs, he seemed to really be chugging that bottle when he was at the VMAs.

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According to her official website, “Beyonce for the first time ever has decided to make Malaysia part of her ‘I am’ World Tour.”

She is set to play there on October 25, 2009 and no further details have been revealed. I guess she’s going to have to tone it down a lot!

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Kanye apologized for it on his official blog, saying:

I’M SOOOOO SORRY TO TAYLOR SWIFT AND HER FANS AND HER MOM. I SPOKE TO HER MOTHER RIGHT AFTER AND SHE SAID THE SAME THING MY MOTHER WOULD’VE SAID. SHE IS VERY TALENTED! I LIKE THE LYRICS ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER AND SHE’S IN THE BLEACHERS! …………………… I’M IN THE WRONG FOR GOING ON STAGE AND TAKING AWAY FROM HER MOMENT!…………….. BEYONCE’S VIDEO WAS THE BEST OF THIS DECADE!!!! I’M SORRY TO MY FANS IF I LET YOU GUYS DOWN!!!! I’M SORRY TO MY FRIENDS AT MTV. I WILL APOLOGIZE TO TAYLOR 2MRW. WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD!!!! EVERYBODY WANNA BOOOOO ME BUT I’M A FAN OF REAL POP CULTURE!!! NO DISRESPECT BUT WE WATCHIN’ THE SHOW AT THE CRIB RIGHT NOW CAUSE … WELL YOU KNOW!!!! I’M STILL HAPPY FOR TAYLOR!!!! BOOOYAAAWWWW!!!! YOU ARE VERY VERY TALENTED!!! I GAVE MY AWARDS TO OUTKAST WHEN THEY DESERVED IT OVER ME… THAT’S WHAT IT IS!!!!!!! I’M NOT CRAZY YALL, I’M JUST REAL. SORRY FOR THAT!!! I REALLY FEEL BAD FOR TAYLOR AND I’M SINCERELY SORRY!!! MUCH RESPECT!!!!!

Then, that post disappeared mysteriously. He has since issued another apology:

I feel like Ben Stiller in “Meet the Parents” when he messed up everything and Robert De Niro asked him to leave… That was Taylor’s moment and I had no right in any way to take it from her. I am truly sorry.

It is not going to be enough, Kanye. You’re a fool. Obviously a fool that was drunk on Hennessy, but a fool, nonetheless.

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