Michael Jackson – This Is It Video

Spike Lee has directed the video for Michael Jackson’s last song “This Is It”. It shows a timeline of Michael Jackson growing up in Gary, Indiana and growing up to the superstar he became. The video is extremely moving and touching.

The “This Is It” DVD will be released on January 26th.

Michael Jackson - This Is It - Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.

Brittany Murphy’s Music

Brittany Murphy was not only a talented actress, but she also impressed many of us with her music.

It is said that unreleased songs from the movie “Beauty” will be released:

"Obviously this isn't a Michael Jackson thing, but people are definitely interested in Brittany and her story," a music executive informed E! Online's Marc Malkin.

A few years ago Brittany topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Airplays chart with "Faster Kill Pussycat", her duet song with DJ Paul Oakenfeld. She also scored music for animated movie “Happy Feet”, covered “Somebody to Love”, and “Boogie Wonderland” from Earth, Wind & Fire.

The untimely and unfortunate passing of Brittany Murphy is still unknown. What is known is how much the public loved and appreciated her.

Jay-Z remakes “Forever Young”

 
Jay-Z and his protege Mr. Hudson collaborated on his latest single “Forever Young” from “The Blueprint 3”. The song comes originally from popular 80s band Alphaville. Mr. Hudson’s voice does come in very close to the original band’s lead singer.

There’s a lot more coming from Jay-Z right on time for New Year’s eve. “On to the Next One” feat. Swizz Beatz is set to be released as his new single at NBC’s “New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly”. The video will also first be shown there. Jay-Z is set to perform with Rihanna on Carson Daly.

On other Jay-Z news, he is reportedly going to take his wife’s name. He will soon be called Shawn Knowles-Carter.

“They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce’s parents didn’t have any sons and they’re keen to keep the name going strong, especially if they don’t produce any children themselves,” a source said.

I must say that’s a very classy move from Jay-Z!

Mary J. Blige is Stronger With Each Tear

Soul and R&B superstar Mary J. Blige just released her new album “Stronger With Each Tear” and is set to bump Alicia Keys to the third spot of Billboard’s top charts. As amazing as Mary J. is, she also will most likely not beat Susan Boyle’s “I Dreamed A Dream”.

Her new album might not reach to number one on its first week, but Mary J. Blige is already thinking of another album. In the near future she will work on a jazz album, because she says she wants to do a more classic genre.

She also insists on collaborating with Anita Baker on her next album. "I haven't had a chance to collaborate with Anita Baker yet. So when I do my jazz album, Anita, I'm coming for you," Mary explained. "I have no idea when I'm going to do the jazz album, but it can't be long. It won't be long."

“Stronger With Each Tear” dropped in the U.S on December 21st and includes duet songs with Drake, T.I., and Trey Songz.

Alicia Keys – Element of Freedom Tour

 
Alicia Keys just came in short second to Susan Boyle on Billboard’s Top 200 charts last Wednesday with “The Element of Freedom”. It’s incredible but true! Well second place is also an amazing accomplishment. According to Sony Music, after releasing the album on December 15th, 417,000 copies were sold.

Alicia Keys will also go on a tour starting in Montreal on February 28th. Here’s the current tour schedule, more dates for her European tour will be added later on.

Feb. 28 - Montreal, Quebec Bell Centre
March 1 - Kanata, Ontario Scotiabank Place
March 3 - Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
March 5 - Detroit, MI, Fox Theater
March 6 - Detroit, MI, Fox Theater
March 8 - London, Ontario John Labatt Centre
March 10 - Toronto, Ontario Air Canada Centre
March 11 - Quebec City, Quebec Colisee Pepsi
March 13 - Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods Casino
March 17 - New York, NY Madison Square Garden
March 19 - Newark, NJ Prudential Center
March 20 - Atlantic City, NJ  Mark Estes Arena
March 22 - Boston, MA  Agganis Arena
March 24 - Baltimore, MD  1st Mariner Arena
March 25 - Washington, DC  Verizon Center
March 27 - Miami, FL   American Airlines Arena
March 28 - Tampa, FL  St Pete Times Forum
March 30 - Atlanta, GA  Phillips Arena
April 2 - Grand Prairie, TX  Nokia Theater
April 3 - Houston, TX  Toyota Center
April 6 - Los Angeles, CA   Staples Center
April 7 - San Jose, CA  HP Pavilion
April 9 - Las Vegas, NV  Mandalay Bay

May 4 – Marseille, France Le Dome
May 31 – Paris, France Bercy
June 4 - Lyon, France Halle Tony Garnier

Hopefully, more dates for Canada will be added. Vancouver would be a great place for Alicia to take her tour to.

Buy tickets here on Ticketmaster.

Merry Christmas!

On behalf of Music2Nite, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas! Due to my recent move to Vancouver, I haven't been able to blog much, but you can expect lots of updates in 2010!

Have a warm, safe, and beautiful Christmas!

May you all have what you wish for!

Sophie

Music2Nite

The Art of Prince - this Friday!

This Friday, the San Francisco Art Exchange will display Anthony Malzone's art of Prince. To get on the list, either call 800.344.9633 or send an email to info@sfae.com and you will be put on the guest list.

The exhibition will start at 5p.m. and will end a 8p.m. During this time Prince music will be spinned by Dave Paul and Jeff Harris.

So far all prints are being sold at $1,000 limited to 100 and members of Prince's website will have a 15% discount. Members of Lotusflow3r.com should have received their coupon code through e-mail by now.

Check out the entire collection here.

In other Prince news, the 2010 Grammy nominations have been announced and our funky man is on the list!

Prince is nominated for a 2010 Grammy in the category of Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance for the song "Dreamer" from his album LotusFlow3r.

The other nominees are:

Beyond Here Lies Nothin'
Bob Dylan
Track from: Together Through Life
[Columbia]

Change In The Weather
John Fogerty
Track from: The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again
[Verve Forecast]

Working On A Dream
Bruce Springsteen
Track from: Working On A Dream
[Columbia]

Fork In The Road
Neil Young
Track from: Fork In The Road
[Reprise]

The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on "GRAMMY Sunday," Jan. 31, 2010, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

Watch Prince perform Dreamer here! It's fabulous, here's to keeping our fingers crossed for Prince!