CEE LO, NICKI MINAJ AND PITBULL JOIN LINEUP OF ARTISTS TO PERFORM AT THE 2011 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, AIRING MAY 22 ON ABC

Previously Announced Performers Include Jennifer Lopez, Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna
Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Taio Cruz

Cee Lo, Nicki Minaj and Pitbull have been announced to perform at “The 2011 Billboard Music Awards,” hosted by Ken Jeong, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 22 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. They join previously announced musical artists Jennifer Lopez, Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Taio Cruz.

Singer, songwriter, producer and two-time Grammy winner Cee Lo Green’s “F*** You!” emerged as an instant hit and was named Rolling Stone’s No. 1 song of the year. The hit was released in August 2010, reaching No. 1 in the UK and the Netherlands, and charting No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Green’s album, “The Lady Killer,” is currently No. 2 on Billboard’s R&B Hip Hop Albums charts, No. 3 on the Digital Albums chart and charted NO. 1 on the Rap Albums chart. Green recently released his new single, “Bright Lights, Bigger City.”

Nicki Minaj is a finalist for four Billboard Music Awards, including Top New Artist, Top Rap Artist, Top Rap Album and Top R&B Song. Minaj debuted her studio album, “Pink Friday,” in 2010, breaking into the Billboard 200. One month after its release, the Recording Industry Association of America certified the album platinum. Minaj is the first artist to have seven songs in the Billboard Hot 100 at one time. “Your Love” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart. She is the first artist to top the chart unaccompanied since 2002. Minaj is the first female artist to be included on MTV’s Annual Hot MC List.

International superstar Pitbull was announced as a finalist for three Billboard Music Awards, including Top Latin Artist, Top Latin Song — “Bon Bon” and Top Radio Song – Usher featuring Pitbull “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love.” Besides playing around the globe, Pitbull has also collaborated with some of music’s biggest stars including Enrique Iglesias, Usher, Shakira and on Jennifer Lopez’ current hit “On The Floor.” Pitbull’s new album. “Planet Pit,” comes out June 21 and features a host of pop music luminaries, plus the Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 single, “Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor),” featuring T-Pain, and his latest chart-climbing smash “Give Me Everything,” featuring NeYo, Afrojack and Nayer.

Tickets prices begin at $57.75 for Upper Level, not including applicable service charges and taxes, are now on sale and available at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Finalist are based on key fan interactions with music, including album, single and digital sales, airplay, touring, streaming and social interactions on MySpace, Facebook and many of the other most popular online destinations for music. The awards will be based on the reporting period of February 28, 2010 through March 1, 2011.

“The 2011 Billboard Music Awards” is a production co-executive produced by Richard D. Beckman, CEO Prometheus Global Media and Don Mischer Productions. Louis J. Horvitz is directing. David Wild and Jennifer Mischer are the writers.

The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HD format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

Visit www.Billboard.com/BBMA.com for a complete list of finalists and to apply for media credentials. Music fans can also follow news about the show or related events on Twitter at www.twitter.com/billboarddotcom or Facebook at www.facebook.com/billboard.

Disque En France (Top 10 Singles & Albums in France): Mylene Farmer takes the #1 spot for singles and Black Eyed Peas takes the #1 spot for albums (December 5, 2010)

The following top 10 charts are from Disque En France Singles Charts:

NOTE: After months of domination by Rene La Taupe at #1, Mylene Farmer has now taken the #1 spot with Israel Kamakawiwoole taking #2 and La Taupe dropping to #3.

1. Mylene Farmer – Oui mais…non
2. Israel Kamakawiwoole – Over the Rainbow
3. Rene La Taupe – Mignon Mignon
4. Rihanna – Only girl (in the world)
5. Duck Sauce – Barbara Streisand
6. USHER – DJ Got us fallin love
7. Rene La Taupe – Tu parles trop
8. Mohombi – Bumpy Ride
9. Martin Solveig – Hello
10. Collectif Metisse – Lete toute lannee

The following top 10 charts are from Disque En France Album Charts:

NOTE: Black Eyed Peas takes the #1 spot, Jean-Louis Aubert at #2, Shakira at #3.

1. Black Eyed Peas – The Beginning
2. Jean-Louis Aubert – Roc Eclair
3. SHAKIRA – Sale el sol
4. Booba – Lunatic
5. Les Pretres – Spiritus dei
6. Gregoire – Meme soleil (le)
7. Yannick Noah – Frontieres
8. Florent Pagny – Tout & son contraiere
9. Calogero – Version Originale & Version Symphonique
10. Bernard Lavilliers – Causes perdues et musiques tropicales

THE BLACK EYED PEAS, TRAIN AND ENRIQUE IGLESIAS with PITBULL TO PERFORM AT THE “2010 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS”, NOVEMBER 21 ON ABC

dick clark productions (dcp) president Orly Adelson announced that The Black Eyed Peas, Train and Enrique Iglesias w/ Pitbull will all perform at the “2010 American Music Awards(r).” They join previously announced acts including Taylor Swift, Kid Rock, Miley Cyrus, Carlos Santana w/ Gavin Rossdale, Backstreet Boys & New Kids on the Block, Rihanna, Diddy-Dirty Money, Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Christina Aguilera, Bon Jovi, P!nk and Usher. The show will broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. Tickets are now on sale (please visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-877-AEG-TICKETS).

dick clark productions will also stream a live red carpet digital pre-show, “Coca-Cola Red Carpet Live! @ the 2010 AMAs,” on November 21st at 2:00 p.m., PT / 5:00 p.m., ET. The pre-show, featuring hosts Danny Gokey, Jennette McCurdy, Lance Bass, Whitney Port and the returning Coca-Cola Correspondent David Lehre, will be available on ABC.com and USTREAM.TV.

For the fourth year, winners will be determined by online voting at the official Coca-Cola voting location www.amavote.com as well as ama.abc.com. Artists will be honored in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin, Soundtracks and Contemporary Inspirational.  Fans can go to the official homepage of the “2010 American Music Awards,” ama.abc.com, to find performer and presenter announcements, artist information, and more. Fans can still vote via T-Mobile text-messaging and on abc.com for the T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award leading up to and during the live show! The final nominees are Justin Bieber, Lady Antebellum, Travie McCoy and Mike Posner. Go to ama.abc.com for more voting details. Message & data rates may apply to text a vote.

About dick clark productions, inc.
Founded in 1957, dick clark productions, inc. (dcp) is a leading independent producer of television programming. dcp produces perennial hits such as the “American Music Awards,” “Golden Globe Awards,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.” dcp also produces popular weekly television programming, including “So You Think You Can Dance,” and owns and maintains one of the world’s most unique and extensive entertainment libraries, which includes more than 30 years of “American Bandstand” footage.  For additional information about dcp, please visit www.dickclarkproductions.com.

About the American Music Awards
In 1973 Dick Clark created the American Music Awards to pay tribute to popular musicians from various genres of music and to put audiences in touch with the latest phenomena in American music.  Since its founding, the AMAs have honored and showcased the talents of some of the biggest names in the music industry.

Fergie and Kanye West at the Black Eyed Peas album release party at Target in New York City

Singer Fergie and musician Kanye West attend the official Black Eyed Peas album release party hosted by Target at The Griffin on June 10, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli). Content © 2009 Getty Images . All rights reserved.

Black Eyed Peas – Boom Boom Pow (a J!-ENT World Groove Digital Single Review)

An addictive bass-addictive single from the Black Eyed Peas!  Definitely gives you a taste of things to come in June ’09 for their fifth album release “The E.N.D.”.

ARTIST:  Black Eyed Peas

SINGLE:  Boom Boom Pow (Digital Single)

LABEL: Interscope

DURATION: 4:12

RELEASE DATE: March 30, 2009

BUY THIS CD SINGLE:

1. Boom Boom Pow

On March 30, 2009, the pop group Black Eyed Peas scored their first #1 CD single with their track “Boom Boom Pow” which leader will.i.am gave a taste of the upcoming single on his new website dipdive.com back in February.

The song combines hip hop, pop and electronic beats and was successful in its first week of release with 456,000 digital downloads, putting the Black Eyed Peas currently in the history books as having the largest single-week download debut and eventually having 804,000 downloads in its first two weeks.

It’s one thing to have enjoyed the solo projects of will.i.am and Fergie but it’s great to see all four members back again with new music since their 2005 release of songs such as “My Humps”, “Don’t Phunk with my Heart” and “Don’t Lie” from their album “Monkey Business”.

“Boom Boom Pow” is just slick, smooth and overall showcasing us the BEP greatness that we have yearned for in the last four years.  This track definitely gives us a positive sign of what to expect from their upcoming fifth album “The E.N.D.” in June 2009.