Sigh.

This is the Rankin-directed video for “Brave,” the greatest song off of Kelis‘ impeccable Flesh Tone, which is a leading contender for album of the year. (WATCH)

This song meant the world to me this year on a very personal level–to the point that I practically begged her to release it when we met at the album launch.

Sure, she looks pretty here, but I had so badly hoped that the video for this song would match the song’s sheer magnitude. This is…such an overly simple treatment. Too simple for my liking, Rankin or otherwise.

I’m disappointed. And a little bit sad.

Flesh Tone was released on July 6. (iTunes)

ATTENTION: CALLING ALL BARBIES!

In case you somehow didn’t get the memo, Nicki Minaj‘s debut album Pink Friday is officially out in stores today.

While I’m still mulling over my final thoughts on the record (review to go live later this week), I knew there’d be more than just a few die-hards simply chomping at the bit for this album! (Regardless of what I might have to say about it. La, la, la.)

MuuMuse is giving away TWO COPIES of Nicki Minaj’s debut album, Pink Friday.

To enter to win, send me an e-mail with the subject line “PINKFRIDAY” telling me YOUR favorite Minaj track, and why you deserve to win! Feel free to get creative.

Two winners will be selected and notified on Monday, November 29.

Good luck!

Pink Friday was released today, November 22. (iTunes)

I KNEW IT.

As I was leaving Robyn’s show at Terminal 5 a few weeks ago, I couldn’t shake the nagging suspicion that this wasn’t the last time she was coming around to promote the Body Talk series (the last of which–Body Talk Pt. 3–was released TODAY in North America. Cop that ish now!)

Today, Robyn announced a full set of North American concert dates for January and February 2011. Check it out–and keep your eyes peeled on the tour page for tickets!

Exclusive pre-sale tickets will be available tomorrow at 9 A.M. EST.

Click “Read More…” to see the full set of dates!

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The tracklistings for Kylie Minogue‘s third single from Aphrodite have been revealed!

Spoiler alert: No new B-sides. Sadface.

Just as with “All The Lovers” and “Get Outta My Way,” “Better Than Today” will be released in multiple formats including 7″, CD single, Maxi CD single and a digital download bundle. Along with brand new remixes by Bills & Hurr, Japanese Popstars, and Monarchy, the single formats will also include each song from Mizz Minogue’s gorgeous Live Lounge sessions from September.

Just like the last two times, I’ve gone ahead and pre-ordered the bundle package for myself at the Kylie Music Store. Hey, even if I don’t love the single choice, I can’t just skimp out on the Aphrodite collection now!

Check out all the tracklistings below:

7″ Vinyl
1. Better Than Today
2. Better Than Today – Bills & Hurr Remix (Edit)

CD 2 Track

1. Better Than Today
2. Can’t Get You Out Of My Head – Live Lounge Version

CD MAXI
1. Better Than Today
2. Better Than Today – Bills & Hurr Remix (full)
3. Better Than Today – Japanese Popstars Remix
4. Get Outta My Way – Live Lounge Version
5. Video

DIGITAL BUNDLE
1. Better Than Today
2. Better Than Today – Bills & Hurr Remix (Edit)
3. Better Than Today – Japanese Popstars Remix
4. Better Than Today – Monarchy Remix
5. All The Lovers – Live Lounge Version

“Better Than Today” will be released on December 6. (iTunes)

Squeeze hard, hold that pose–it’s our first look at Natalia Kills‘ video for her debut single, “Mirrors”! (WATCH)

Although we’re only allowed the tiniest, shadowiest glimpse into the debauchery, I spy with my little eye some axes, blindfolds and broken mirrors. Just what I was hoping to see!

The full video will premiere right after Thanksgiving.

The “Mirrors” Remix EP was released on November 2. (iTunes)

It’s been a while…but the wait is over!

After over ten months spent working on the follow-up to his long delayed 2009 debut Complete Me, it seems Frankmusik is finally getting the gears in motion for the next stage of his career.

“Fear Inside” is our first taste of new Frankmusik music, as well as the lead single from the artist’s upcoming campaign. (LISTEN)

While the track finds Mr. Frank exploring slightly darker, slightly less glitch-happy terrain than his previous efforts, the artist’s flair for ’80′s-inspired synth flares remains firmly in tact: “Like a bird I will fly / Into your mind’s eye,” the singer howls before leading into the song’s stomping, irresistibly catchy chorus.

If “Fear Inside” is any indication of what’s to come, Frankmusik is about to burn brighter than ever before.

Frankmusik’s debut album, Complete Me, was released in 2009. (iTunes)

The 2010 American Music Awards aired live tonight. I live-tweeted the event. Well, most of it. (The Walking Dead came on at 10–I do have my priorities, after all.)

So, rather doing a rather drawn-out summary of the affair, I figure I’d just regurgitate what I just said–except with pictures and video links. Lazy, right? Oh, and if you couldn’t tell yet, you should totally be following me on Twitter.

Like Diddy-Dirty Money says…LET’S GO!!111!!! (I luv Jesus.)

LET’S GO!!!

Today was T4′s Stars of 2010, a major pop showcase in West London’s Earls Court featuring loads of performances from the major chart-performing artists of the year. Let’s run through some of the MuuMuse favorites that hit the stage!

Ellie Goulding truly cut loose for her performance of “Starry Eyed.” (Fitting song for the night’s theme, no?) (WATCH)

Donning a ringmaster’s jacket, the twinkling starlet had an absolute blast working up and down the stage like a madwoman and kicking around the space balls floating through the audience–she even whips her hair back and forth for a perfect Britney hair flip at the 1:44 mark! I loved it.

Alexandra Burke worked it out to her RedOne-produced hit of questionable quality, “Start Without You.” (WATCH)

Of course she did some live singing and some choreography, but the real fun doesn’t start until the very end–at the 2:40 mark–when the boys ditch their tops and give us something really worth watching. Mmm…start me up!

Pixie Lott classed it up with a performance of the latest single off of her debut album re-release Turn It Up Louder, “Broken Arrow.” (WATCH)

Pretty straightforward–a nice, solid delivery of her gorgeous new ballad.

Look! It’s The Saturdays, performing their latest Top 10 single, “Higher”! (WATCH)

While their styling is still a tremendous issue (and why are we performing on a car again?), the vocals and choreography were completely on-point. Una nailed that major note again as she did on Lorraine, and Vanessa even had a brilliant, semi-overenthusiastic note at the song’s very end! A job well done for the girls carrying us through until a better girl group comes along.

Finally, The Wanted performed their mega-smash debut single, “All Time Low.” (WATCH)

Starting out with a rather exciting burst into flames, the boys did their thing to the screams and tears of a million girls and gays. Highlights include the awkward one’s awkward white boy jig at the 0:56 mark (Jay), the torches aloft moment at 2:10, and the hot one’s general existence on stage (Max, bald one). Work it, sexy boys!

And those are the performances you should know about. Have a good rest of your weekend!