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Yes! At least, that’s according to KIIS FM program director Julie Pilmar.
After an Aguilera stan badgered Pilmar to send a happy birthday tweet to Lady Xtina earlier today, Pilmar began to spill a few minor details about the upcoming release, tweeting back: “her new song is amazing!”
Xtina fans soon swooped in with more questions: Yes, she believes the new song is radio friendly (“very much”). No, she can’t reveal the song title, but it’s been “stuck in my head ever since.” No, she has no idea when RCA is releasing the song. And as for the song’s producer? Pop titan Max Martin.
Makes sense too, given that Martin’s frequent collaborator Dr. Luke now only exclusively produces for Aguilera’s label, RCA Records.
Lessers? Kindly check your wigs at the door:
Legendtina returns in 2012.
filed under: Adam Lambert, Christina Aguilera, Girls Aloud, JoJo, Nelly Furtado, Neon Hitch, Nicki Minaj, The Veronicas
Oh, you want MOAH? Well, I’ll give you more!
On Friday, I posted the first batch of MuuMuse’s Most Anticipated releases of 2012–round-up of what we already know, what we’ve already heard, what we want to hear in the next year. Naturally, one post just isn’t enough–so here’s round two!
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Girls Aloud, TBA (Sixth Studio Album)
What it is: The epic return of the Almighty Aloud.
Expected shelf date: Late 2012.
Confirmed tracks: TBA
Production by: Xenomania (?)
What we know: It’s been two painful years since Girls Aloud announced their temporary hiatus in 2009. (Don’t remind me!) Earlier this year however, manager Hilary Shaw confirmed to MTV UK that the girls would return in 2012 to perform a few live shows. Now, there’s whispers of new music altogether: Nadine Coyle told me personally that she assumes new music’s in the works. Kimberley Walsh said “we’re doing something next year – we never intended to stop for good.” Queen Nicola vaguely told RWD Magazine that she would “hope there was something from us.” And, if you trust him, Perez Hilton says an album’s coming in December 2012.
MuuMuse hopes to hear: Anything. We are not worthy.
Christina Aguilera, TBA (Seventh Studio Album)
What it is: Floptina’s chance to rise from the ashes.
Expected shelf date: Spring/Summer 2012.
Confirmed tracks: TBA
Production by: Dr. Luke (?)
What we know: Aguilera’s last album–2010′s severely misguided Bionic–redefined the concept of commercial failure. The album performed poorly on the charts, worse in the press, and earned the notoriously egotistical diva a new moniker: Floptina. Now, a diva needs her comeback. Christina herself told Croatia’s RTL earlier in 2011 that the upcoming record would be “very heartfelt, deep-rooted and introspective.” According to Hot 99.5, RCA’s Joe Riccitelli says she’s been recording everything from “uptempo dance” to ballads, and Dr. Luke may be working with the fallen-from-grace princess. Recent rumors suggest the first single may come as soon as January.
MuuMuse hopes to hear: Stripped part deux, and the triumphant return to form of Legendtina.
The Veronicas, TBA (Third Studio Album)
What it is: A power-pop Aussie sister act’s long-awaited third act.
Expected shelf date: TBA
Confirmed tracks: “Cold,” “Let Me Out,” “Dead Cool”
Production by: Nellee Hooper
What we know: After almost five years since their 2007 studio album Hook Me Up, the Aussie electro-pop/rock sister duo are finally returning to the scene with a studio album in 2012. The girls recently confirmed working with Nellee Hooper, describing their new music as “a really new sound” that includes some rock influences, as well as “trip-hop and drum and bass.” In August, the duo previewed several promising new tracks during a showcase at L.A.’s Viper Room, including “Cold” and “Let Me Out.”
MuuMuse hopes to hear: Even more infectious hooks, jagged electro-pop/rock and darker, angst-ridden lyricism.
No Doubt, TBA (Sixth Studio Album)
What it is: The ten year reunion of a legendary pop-rock outfit.
Expected shelf date: TBA
Confirmed tracks: “Push and Shove,” “One More Summer,” “Settle Down,” “Undercover”
Production by: Spike Stent, Diplo, Anthony Gorry
What we know: The band’s been writing and recording this upcoming LP since 2008 (their first in over a decade since 2001′s Rock Steady). In June, Rolling Stone described some of the tracks off the upcoming record during a preview at producer Spike Stent‘s studio, including the “party-ready reggae” of “Settle Down” and the “pounding dance beats” of “One More Summer.” More spoilers have come by the way of Twitter, including a Major Lazer (Diplo) collaboration back in July, as well as a tweet from Brixton Angels‘ Anthony Gorry from inside the studio.
MuuMuse hopes to hear: Ska-pop for the 22nd century and beyond.
JoJo, Jumping Trains (Third Studio Album)
What it is: One of pop’s most talented vocalists finally breaking free.
Expected shelf date: Early 2012
Confirmed tracks: “Disaster,” “Jumping Trains,” “Lie To Me”
Production by: Mario Marchetti, Darkchild, Danja, The Interns, The Messengers
What we know: Shady dealings at her former label kept JoJo’s third record under lock and key for over four years. Now that she’s signed to Interscope Records, the talented chanteuse is finally ready to go. Earlier this year, JoJo told MuuMuse that the upcoming album would feature production by Darkchild, Danja and The Messengers and that the music will sound more aggressive–or as she described it, “pop with an anger management problem.” Apart from her current lead single “Disaster,” JoJo’s been performing new tracks from the record, including “Jumping Trains” at Girls Who Rock 2011 and the punchy “Lie To Me” while on tour with Joe Jonas and Jay Sean.
MuuMuse hopes to hear: The pop equivalent of a T.K.O.
Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (Second Studio Album)
What it is: The pink-haired princess of rap-pop returns–as a boy.
Expected shelf date: February 14, 2012
Confirmed tracks: “Roman in Moscow”
Production by: StreetRunner, Sarom
What we know: To record the follow-up to her 2010 debut Pink Friday, the Young Money rapstress has enlisted one of her alter-egos: Roman Zolanski, a mischievous gay boy. Weeks ago, the singer unleashed the first taste of the upcoming record called “Roman in Moscow,” a rapid-fire attack of ferocious lyricism and hilarious accents on top of a hectic beat, suggesting a return to the spitfire Minaj of her early mixtapes. Recent rumors suggest the first single will be called “Va Va Voom.”
MuuMuse hopes to hear: Pre-fame Nicki: All fire-hot hooks, no singing please.
Adam Lambert, Trespassing (Second Studio Album)
What it is: Pop’s reigning bad boy coming back stronger than ever.
Expected shelf date: March 20, 2012
Confirmed tracks: “Outlaws of Love,” “Trespassing,” “Better Than I Know Myself”
Production by: Dr. Luke, Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, Benny Blanco, Nile Rodgers, Claude Kelly
What we know: It’s a big one: MTV confirms that the singer worked with an staggering array of top pop producers, including Dr. Luke, Bruno Mars and Pharrell (who co-wrote the title track). Earlier in November, Lambert told The Advocate that he was crafting his “dream album,” promising a “more personal” record mixed with “singer-songwriter tracks, electrofunk” and “Nine Inch Nails meets George Michael” synth-pop. The album’s lead single, “Better Than I Know Myself,” just dropped this week–which we quite like.
MuuMuse hopes to hear: An unexpected pop masterpiece that propels Lambert from pop star to music royalty.
Neon Hitch, Beg, Borrow & Steal (Debut Album)
What it is: The UK gypsy-pop princess’ grand entrance to the music scene.
Expected shelf date: TBA
Confirmed tracks: “Get Over U,” “Silly Girl,” Bad Dog,” “Fuck U Betta”
Production by: Benny Blanco
What we know: Hitch has been banging out smash Benny Blanco-produced hits from her debut record for well over the year now–from “Get Over U” to “Silly Girl” to “Bad Dog”–as well as performing new songs live, including “Fuck U Betta.” As soon as the singer comes off of her high as a feature on Gym Class Heroes‘ new single “Ass Back Home” which is currently building at radio, the new album should be ready to go.
MuuMuse hopes to hear: More kick-ass power pop that’ll give Neon the credit she so dearly deserves.
Nelly Furtado, TBA (Fifth Studio Album)
What it is: Furtado’s first English record in over five years.
Expected shelf date: TBA
Confirmed tracks: “The Edge,” “Mystery”
Production by: Timbaland, Salaam Remi, Ryan Tedder, Mike Angelakos
What we know: After Furtado’s stellar collaboration with Timbaland on Loose in 2006, the multilingual singer-songwriter returned to the studio with the acclaimed producer for another go. But that’s not all–since then, she’s been working with Salaam Remi, Ryan Tedder and Passion Pit‘s Mike Angelakos. Last year, she told the New York Post that the new record shares the “organic and raw feel” of her debut Whoa, Nelly! and described it as a “refreshing, clean pop sound.” In February, Furtado tweeted about an upcoming song feauring rapper Nas, which has yet to be released.
MuuMuse hopes to hear: An updated Loose, with folk and dance elements.
BOW DOWN.
A legend appears: Flawlesstina, Empress of Former Flopitude, just uploaded a photo on Twitter late this evening.
With those luscious bubblegum pink lips, flowing golden locks and that peachy airbrush complexion–I’m sorry, did you hear that? That was the sound of a thousand wigs being snatched off in the distance.
“Getting my glam on today for a special shoot! XoXtina,” the Pop Goddess tweeted. But what kind of a special shoot? New music? Or is it for the second season of The Voice (due to which I am now famous and very rich, bitch)? Or perhaps for Secret Potion, Xtina’s sensuously stinky intoxicating new scent?
We just can’t be sure. We don’t have all the facts yet. But as one can plainly see, the yodeling Snooki Monster of yesterday has been slayed. Queen Legendtina has once again risen to her throne (made of unsold Bionic albums, as I noted in the New York Times) as a full-on Hollywood glamour girl. And the haters? Why, they stay mad. They stay mad.
Let’s get glam, bitches…
First Legendtina did the unthinkable, skyrocketing to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for her inspired 7.5 second coattail-riding assist on Maroon 5‘s “Moves Like Jagger.” Then…she flopped back down to reality after Adele decided to Schoolin’ Life the lowly Floptina.
But now, this week…SHE DID THE EVEN MORE UNTHINKABLE:
THE TRUE QUEEN HAS RETURNED TO HER RIGHTFUL THRONE.
Yes, that’s right lesser divas:
CHRISTINA MARIA MEDULLA OBLONGATA OOH NA NA AGUILERA IS BACK ON TOP AND BIGGER THAN EVER.
From Billboard:
After dropping to No. 2 last week, “Jagger” returns for a second frame atop the Hot 100, similarly rebounding (3-1) for a second week at No. 1 on Digital Songs (220,000, up 6%). The song claims Airplay Gainer honors on the Hot 100 courtesy of its 8-5 push on Radio Songs (104 million, up 20%).
And so it was said: On this day, September the 14th, The Great Legendtina of Former Floppiness did INDEED re-ascend to the throne made out of unsold Bionic albums while unleashing a powerfully irritating vocal run that went on for thirty seconds too long.
BOW DOWN.

“Did you hear, Flopdele? “Moves Like Jagger” is #1 in America.”
“Wait, what? Seriously? Ew. Just a moment–someone hold my cigarette.”
Well, so much for that: After a shocking coup last week with her triumphant rise to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 aboard Maroon 5‘s “Moves Like Jagger,” Legendtina now finds herself simmering down to #2 like a pot full of Sabi‘s floppy vegetables.
After her performance of the song at the 2011 VMA’s, Adele rose from #19 to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Someone Like You”–a stunning sales jump (and testament to the undeniable influence of the Video Music Awards). This is now Adele’s second #1 from 21–the top selling album of the year thus far.
From Billboard:
Following an acclaimed performance of the song on the MTV Video Music Awards Aug. 28, Adele’s stark ballad “Someone Like You” bounds to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, vaulting 19-1 with dual Digital and Airplay Gainer honors.
“Like” leaps 11-1 on Digital Songs with 275,000 downloads sold (up 191%), according to Nielsen SoundScan. On Radio Songs, the track blasts 42-19 with 46 million all-format audience impressions (up 59%), according to Nielsen BDS.
When prompted for an official response to the news, Queen Floptina had only this to offer:
THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS JUST BEEN DONE.
Queen Legendtina, Almighty Ruler of Flopnomore and Susan Lucci of the Recording Industry, has just done the unthinkable and clawed her way back to the tippity-top of the Billboard Hot 100 this week with her blink-and-you-miss-it cameo on Maroon 5‘s “Moves Like Jagger”–her first #1 in over a DECADE.
From Billboard:
The song marks Maroon 5′s second Hot 100 No. 1. The band previously reigned for three weeks in 2007 with “Makes Me Wonder.” For Aguilera, the return to the chart’s apex ends an even greater hiatus. She had last ruled alongside Lil’ Kim, Mya and P!nk on “Lady Marmalade” for five weeks in 2001. “Jagger” is Aguilera’s fifth Hot 100 No. 1. She banked three leaders from her self-titled debut album in 1999-2000: “Genie in a Bottle,” “What a Girl Wants” and “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You).”
Yes, you read that correctly:
CHRISTINA MARIA LEGENDTINA FLOPTINA GERMANOTTA FRITTATA AGUILERA
IS #1 ON THE BILLBOARD HOT 100 THIS WEEK.
LET US NOT FORGET WHO OWNS THE THRONE.
filed under: Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Jonas Akerlund, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5
After months of promo photos and behind-the-scenes teasers, the time has finally come for Maroon 5 to unveil the long-awaited clip for the band’s breezy summertime smash, “Moves Like Jagger,” featuring the dulcet tones of flawless legend diva icon goddess, Christina Aguilera.
So how is it? Err…better heard than seen, to be quite honest.
The song’s accompanying video, directed by Britney‘s “Hold It Against Me” director Jonas Åkerlund, follows a group of Mick Jagger impersonators showing off their best moves at an audition while Levine & Co. perform their latest hit.
Sadly however, the clip suffers dearly from the director’s signature breakneck style of editing. While more tolerable in his clips for Brit Brit and Gaga, the mile-a-minute cuts seriously grate quickly here, leaving me feeling queasier than Lady Xtina after one too many spins on her chair at The Voice.
I mean, it’s bad enough that the editing is so quick to begin with, but when there’s precious seconds of a perfectly shirtless Adam “Lick Me” Levine standing there going to waste in between blink-and-you-miss-it shots all those boring Jagger impersonators?! Now, that’s just cruel.
And as for Legendtina’s appearance? Well, it’s kind of just one big “OOF.” That HAT alone. Good Godney!
In conclusion: Far too many moves like Jagger, far too little shirtless Adam and flawless Legendtina. But the song is still a smash!
“Moves Like Jagger (feat. Christina Aguilera)” was released on July 12. (iTunes)
filed under: Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, Jonas Akerlund, Maroon 5, MuuMuse Excluusive
Maroon 5 – “Moves Like Jagger (feat. Christina Aguilera) (Cutmore Club Mix)”
Unless you’ve been LIVING UNDER A ROCK IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA OR SOMETHING, you’d know that I recently became famous after my tweet was famously read aloud on The Voice.
Therefore, what site could be better suited to Excluusively premiere a brand new mix of “Moves Like Jagger,” the spicy hot collaboration between two of The Voice‘s sexiest judges–Christina Aguilera and Adam “HE CAN GET IT ANY DAY” Levine–than MuuMuse? (This will also undoubtedly get me one step closer to Adam, so…)
In what is without a doubt the greatest ode to a person’s dance moves since Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers‘ “The Monster Mash,” the feisty Maroon 5 ode to Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger‘s schweet dance skills is one of the summer’s sparkling best–featuring scorching hot guitar riffs, that easy, breezy oh-so-catchy whistled melody, and an all too-brief diva boost by the buxom beauty herself, Lady Lipstick Trance Legendtina.
The Cutmore Club mix of the song (above) adds a serious sizzle to the bass line, making “Moves Like Jagger” even more tailored for the dance floor than ever before. So fashion a fan out of your old copies of Mi Reflejo and start fanning yourselves out, Muusers–because this is hot, hot, HOT!
The song’s accompanying video, directed by Jonas Akerlund, will be premiering soon.
“Moves Like Jagger” was released on June 21. (iTunes)














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