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Robyn performed a cover of Bjork’s “Hyperballad” at the Polar Music Prize ceremony in Stockholm. Bjork was an award recipient at the show and was able to watch Robyn’s stunning live tribute from the audience.

AMI Records and Executive Music Group is proud to announce the exclusive, digital-only, debut EP from pop-rock artist ZACPOOR titled Let’s Just Call It Heartbreak is on sale now. Available only at iTunes, Amazon, and major digital retailers, the seven-song EP, produced by Adam Anders, acclaimed musical producer for award-winning smash hit television show Glee, features music heard in the wildly popular new Facebook game “Nightclub City.”

A widely recognized songwriter and pop-rock powerhouse, ZACPOOR has written with some of music’s biggest artists and songwriters including Damon Elliott (Beyonce, Pink, Gwen Stefani), Lindy Robbins (Leona Lewis, Demi Lovato), Nick Jonas, David Frank (Christina Aguilera, Phil Collins), Jess Cates (Nick Lachey, Backstreet Boys), and recently co-wrote the Jonas Brothers new single “Invisible.” Now developing his own musical career, ZACPOOR’s unique personality and individuality has been given a chance to shine

Tamar Kaprelian is celebrating the release of her Interscope Records debut, Sinner or a Saint, today.  The 22-year-old singer/songwriter sat down to discuss a few of her favorite tracks from the record including current single “New Day” and title track “Sinner or a Saint” which she wrote with Ryan Tedder and Brent Kutzle of OneRepublic.  Tamar also shares the story behind the album title and how excited she is to share these ten songs with the world.

Tamar will be talking to her fans this Saturday, August 28th through a live chat on myYearbook.com.  Visit her page on the site for more information and the opportunity to submit questions through the “Ask Me” feature.

Katy Perry’s highly anticipated sophomore release, Teenage Dream, is available today!  Katy will be celebrating with her Live on Letterman event tonight at 8 ET/5PT where she will be live streaming a concert from the Ed Sullivan Theater in NYC.  After watching the event online here, tune in to her appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman at 11:35/10:35C.  She’ll also be rocking the outdoor stage at Rockefeller Plaza for TODAY’s Toyota Summer Concert Series on August 27th.

Have you seen the pictures of Shakira’s new video shooting? Turns out that they and a video that has been uploaded to YouTube could cause some trouble for the Columbian singer Shakira. The “Waka Waka” singer is accused of dancing with fans in a fountain and riding a motorbike without a helmet.

According to Colombia Reports, Barcelona authorities said that Shakira “did not even ask for permission to film” and “does not lead by example,” despite being “a public person.” Authorities ensured that if permission is given, “you can take this kind of footage without problems.”

They are now investigating “to detect infringements that have been committed during the recording.”

By the way, the video is no longer available on YouTube.

Katy Perry talks about the superhuman inspiration behind “E.T.” which appears on her new album Teenage Dream.

Maroon 5 have just launched two new contests!

he band’s MySpace karaoke contest lets fans submit their own rendition of “Misery” and even sing along with Adam Levine.  The best entry will get the VIP treatment backstage at one of Maroon 5’s upcoming shows this fall.   Additionally, there is a tweet-to-win promotion for a limited edition Hands All Over 3D box set as well as a new iPad loaded with exclusive Maroon 5 content.

Upcoming singer/songwriter Benny Marchant has just released his debut music video for “Conversations Missed.” The track will appear on Benny Marchant’s debut album, Cold Weather, which is expected to be released late summer 2010. Marchant is currently in the studio along side Grammy winner Joe Chicarelli who has worked with the likes of Radiohead, White Stripes, and Counting Crows.

I’m going to be honest: Country music is not really the genre I enjoy listening to. I definitely could live in a world without a Taylor Swift. The only country audio file on my HDD is “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood who can hold a note unlike Taylor Swift. But now I got to revise my statement because I also own now a full country album which is “Chaos and Bright Lights” by The McClymonts.

The trio of sisters was born and raised in Australia where their album “Chaos and Bright Lights” already climbed up the charts in 2007. Now it’s about time to take step further and conquer the USA. And I think the album has potential to do well in the homeland of country.

My personal favorites of the

Check out the video for “Wake Up Everybody” by John Legend & The Roots feat. Melanie Fiona and Common. I’m especially happy to see my girl Melanie again! Looking gorgeous!

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