POP UNCULTURED: A roundup of weird music news for the week ending February 3

by Anne T. Donahue

February 3, 2012

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Since it’s impossible to address the total madness of the music industry in only five days, Pop Uncultured saves some of the week’s strangest stories for Friday afternoon. Enjoy?

Madonna released her official album cover

And she’s watching us.

There’s also new Madonna video featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. [FULL STORY]

But in case what you were actually wondering was what it would look like if your mom put on a leotard and made two of your best friends dance around with her to Avril Lavigne‘s “Girlfriend,” you can put your mind at ease:

Adam Lambert is the new Queen frontman

Despite denying rumours in November, NME reports Adam Lambert has confirmed he is the new Queen frontman, and plans to tour with the band this summer. In related news, Freddie Mercury was last seen riding a magical tiger into space and embarking on a mystical journey:

Ja Rule says jail is “amazing” [FULL STORY]

Ja Rule’s been rubbing shoulders with some serious businessman during his stint in the pen, and admits that “you don’t meet guys like this every day.” Tell me about it:

Trisha Yearwood is launching a Food Network series

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that country singer Trisha Yearwood has signed on for a six-episode daytime talk show for the Food Network. The yet-to-be-titled series will premiere in April, and will hopefully begin with a cook-off between she and LeeAnn Rimes. The stakes are high, because the loser will receive six VHS copies of Con-Air.

Justin Bieber is teaming up with Lil Wayne [FULL STORY]

“Big bro came thru” tweeted J-Biebs, implying an official collaboration between he and Lil Wayne on his upcoming album. But Weezy’s not the only guest star: Timbaland will reportedly be also working with Justin Bieber, which is especially exciting since Justin’s conception was around the same time that Timbaland was popular.

LCD Soundsystem to release an espresso blend

According to Billboard, LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy plans to release an exclusive espresso brand that will be sold in a single shop (yet to be determined). His target audience? Drunk girls.

16 And Pregnant star got a Drake tattoo [FULL STORY]

And in “no regrets” news, 16 And Pregnant star Jenelle Evans had her boyfriend Gary tattoo “YOLO” onto her before acquiring some matching ink of his own. “I got the tatt cuz its a good quote, not becuz of the song #getreal,” she tweeted. Drake offered no verbal comment:

Britney Spears wants to be on Modern Family

According to Entertainment Weekly, Britney Spears fans are lobbying to get the singer on the award-winning show, likely because it was her autotuning that inspired this track.

The Spice Girls may unite for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

In a morning show interview about her Jenny Craig diet, Scary Spice let slip that the fab five may reunite for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. I imagine she asked them after slamming her body down and winding it all around, and by “imagine” I mean “just pretend, guys.” [via Vulture]

Tags: Music, News, Avril Lavigne, britney spears, Drake, Ja Rule, Justin Bieber, LCD Soundsystem, Lil Wayne, M.I.A., Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Spice Girls, Timbaland, Trisha Yearwood

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