Rachel Stevens returns with new single Negotiate With Love on March 7th, her first single since October’s #3 smash More More More, and her first new material since the Funky Dory album from 2003/last year. The song has been produced by Swedish production team Wollbeck & Lindbolm, and will be the first new single from her forthcoming second album due out in June, where it will be preceded by another single. Website Popjustice have called her the “solo Girls Aloud”. Rachel’s said, “I’m really excited about this album, it’s going to be so different to the last one- I’ve had a more of a say this time and I’ve written a number of tracks for it as well, so I can’t wait.” The song is apparently getting it’s first play on the new Sara Cox show on BBC Radio 1 this Saturday from 1-4pm, so make sure you don’t miss it…For more on Rachel as it happens, visit her official site at
www.rachelstevensofficial.com
Eric West Talks About Meeting Madonna
Drowned Madonna held an exclusive interview with Pop/R&B singer Eric West. The rising pop star spoke about his meeting with the material girl, Madonna, where he states “meeting Madonna makes you feel as if you’re talking to an old friend”.
To read the full interview head on over to Drowned Madonna
Eric will release his first CD this year, it’s titled “Half “> Life”. AOL Music announced it will premiere Eric’s debut single from “Half “> Life” towards the end of March, on Eric’s official site, it states the LP’s first single will be between “Half “> Life” and a track titled “If I Only Knew”, according to numerous websites the album will include songs called “Black Rose,” “Wires,” and “Underdog”.
Pictures Of Jennifer Lopez Making Video For Second Single
Jennifer Lopez and Fat Joe shot the video for ‘Hold You Down’ on a couple of Saturdays ago, January 15 to be exact, in New York City, as the bootylicious star’s husband, crooner Marc Anthony looked on. Check out pictures by clicking here.
Anastacia Finally Comes To USA
Billboard reports that after becoming one of 2004’s biggest international success stories, US pop diva Anastacia’s self-titled third album will at long last arrive in North America.
Her album, entitled Anastacia is slated for a June 7 release via Columbia.
Monica Is Carrying The Baby Of A G-Unit Rapper?
SupaCindyOnline.com and AllHipHop.com are reporting that word on the street is that Monica is pregnant by one of the members of G-Unit, and Cindy hears it’s Young Buck, who may be headed to jail for his role in the stabbing at the Vibe Awards back in November.
Kylie Minogue Not Desperate To Marry?
Despite rumors she is desperate to marry boyfriend Olivier Martinez, The Sun reports that Kylie Minogue says “I’ve never tried to pin a man down about walking down the aisle, or wanted a wedding dress.”
“I can’t do the important things in my life to a schedule.”
Usher Wants Prince!
Neil Sean of Sky News reports that Usher plans on working with Prince on his next album.
“I know this track will be the pivotal one in my career,” Usher told a spy.
“As far as I’m concerned, he’s still the king.”
Meanwhile, Usher’s fifth single Caught Up is currently enjoying it’s steady rise to the top of the Billboard charts.
Emma Bunton To Move To The USA?
ContactMusic.com reports that former Spice Girl Emma Bunton is having so much fun in New York City promoting her debut US solo album Free Me, she may decide to stay in the city.
“I can’t tell you how much fun I’ve had here and I’m actually thinking of phoning home and saying I’m not coming home! I really am having the most amazing time,” Emma Bunton said.
Craig David Snubbed By Alex Jones
The Mirror reports that Craig David was so struck by 25 year old TV host Alex Jones, who he met at the tsunami fundraiser concert at the Millennium Stadium last weekend, that he asked for her number.
“I’m not going to fall for his chat-up lines,” she said. “He can forget about ever going out with me.”
Christina Milian Dating Nick Cannon
Sexy singer/actress Christina Milian has fallen for her Love Don’t Cost A Thing co-star Nick Cannon after he wooed her with jewellery and cards.
The Dip It Low singer, who admitted last year she has a penchant for bad boys, has revealed all about her new man in US street magazine Complex.
The former TV presenter, 24, says, “We’re definitely dating.”
She reveals the best thing about having actor Nick Cannon as a boyfriend is he’s constantly buying her gifts.
She adds, “It’s more important that someone thought of me. Even if it’s just candy I’m like, `Yeah! Wooh!’ I’m not one of those girls who gets with somebody for the jewellery. He mixes it up. He’ll buy me, like, a dozen cards as a present.”Nick Cannon needs to keep spending to keep his girl happy because he’s got some impressive competition. Christina Milian explains, “Nelly hit on me. Actually, let’s just say, in essence, a lot of rappers have hit on me.”
And she’s very fond of Aerosmith rocker Steve Tyler, her costar in new movie Be Cool. She adds, “When I was younger I never paid attention to him, but when we did the scene I was like, Ah, you are so sexy right now I could turn into a groupie.’ His lips were on the same microphone as mine, and I was ready to just kiss him.”