Paul Weller brings nude model in his video premiere 'Dragonfly'

WMM (World Music Masterider)Ahead of kicking his UK & Ireland Tour on March 18th, the ex-Jam frontman Paul Weller premiered a brand new music video in support of his single "Dragonfly" lifted of upcoming studio album Sonik Kicks. Teh video follows the last month's premiere of music video "That Dangerous Age", and last year's "Around the Lake".

"Dragonfly" visuals features a naked model writhing around on a bed, in a dark room with film images projected on her body. She is eaten by the bed towards the end of the clip. Meanwhile, Latitude confirmed it's 2012 line-up on March 5th which includes headliners Bon Iver, Metronomy and Janelle Monae at the bill on Friday 13th July. Elbow, Laura Marling and Richard Hawley will entertain crowds on Saturday 14th July, while Paul Weller and Bat For Lashes will close the festival on Sunday 15th July. A special guest for the Main Stage on Sunday is still yet to be confirmed. Paul's new album Sonik Kicks is released on March 19th. Watch below the brand new video.

Paul Weller "Dragonfly" music video:

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Whitney Houston's will leaves entire fortune to only daughter Bobbi Kristina

WMM (World Music Masterider) Disclosed recently by Inside Edition, Whitney Houston's will, which was originally signed in February of 1993 leaves all her fortune and all her possessions solely to her 19-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown. The pop superstar's will doesn't mention specific assets, but leaves all of her furnishings, clothing, personal effects, jewelry and cars to her surviving children. Bobbi Kristina was her only child.

Filed in Atlanta, on Wednesday March 7th , the will reveals that Houston's money will be put in a trust, and Bobbi Kristina will get part of it upon turning 21, 25 and later at 30 will receive the entire amount. Houston's trustees can give her money from the trust for various purposes, including tuition, to buy a home and to start a business. According to BANG Showbiz, Whitney's mother Patricia Cissy Houston is the executor of the will and her brother and sister-in-law are trustees.

The will was signed on Feb. 3, 1993, about a month before Houston gave birth to her daughter. The 48-year-old died Feb. 11 in California.

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Rihanna Visits 'The Jonathan Ross Show'

WMM (World Music Masterider)Bajan superstar Rihanna stopped by ITV 1's 'The Jonathan Ross Show' on Saturday (March 3rd) to offer the first televised performance of her brand new single, "Talk That Talk", the title track of Riri's sixth studio album, which, by the way, is en-route to become triple platinum in the UK! They really love her over there. Ms Fenty - who wore a BOY-printed baseball cap, top, and skirt ensemble - rocked that stage; showing off her innate swagger, feeling every lyric, and even flirted a lil' bit with show host Jonathan Ross. Check it out!

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Joe Jonas Performs 'AOL Sessions'

WMM (World Music Masterider) Were these taped a long time ago, or is Joe Jonas still promoting the 'flop' his debut solo album "Fastlife" is/was? The 22-year-old American pop singer performed solo his first 'AOL Sessions' and you can check them out in full and in high-definition below! The setlist included five songs; "Just In Love", "See No More", "Love Slayer", "Fastlife", and "Sorry", all cuts from Joe's disappointing first solo album which as of December 2011 (was released in October) had only sold 25,000 copies in the US. Ouch! I was gonna recommend Joe to go back to the 'Jonas Brothers' days but considering Nick's solo effort was also a disaster sales-wise, I'm not THAT sure the JoBros could still 'sell' together. And having new competition in their target-audience like Justin Bieber, Cody Simpson, or One Direction, the JoBros' chances to become successful again seem very short IMO. Anyhow, focusing on Joe's 'sessions', he did a pretty good job, doing his best Justin Timberlake impersonation, lol. Ok ok, he's a good performer...

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KEVIPOD Interviews Eric Turner

WMM (World Music Masterider)Best known for singing the chorus on Tinie Tempah's massive hit 'Written in the Stars', American singer-songwriter Eric Turner will soon fulfill his long-awaited dream of releasing a solo album, and not independently as some may think, but with the support of Capitol Records, house of artists like Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg, Coldplay, etc. Although Eric's album won't hit stores stateside until this summer of 2012, the first single is already picked, and was in fact sent to US radios only this week. It's a collaboration with rappers Tinie Tempah and Lupe Fiasco entitled "Angels & Stars". The song was produced by Eshraque "iSHi" Mughal who also created the beat of 'Written in the Stars' so the any resemblance is justified. "Angels & Stars" is a powerful record which blends rock, R&B and hip-hop waves, creating a unique sound. Will it smash as 'Written in the Stars'? Only time will tell! Eric also premiered earlier this year the music video for the song, which features a high-dose of 'street art'.

In this exclusive interview with us for Directlyrics.com, Eric talks about his journey to date, moving to Sweden when he was younger and discovering his passion for music there (he formed a band), producer "iSHi" discovering him, working with Tinie and Lupe, his debut single "Angels & Stars", the music video, his upcoming album, hoping to duet with Adele, among other stuff.

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Tamia - Beautiful Surprise

WMM (World Music Masterider) She's back! R&B singer Tamia celebrates love in her new single "Beautiful Surprise", her long-awaited 'comeback' to the music scene! Man, there's been a void in our hearts ever since she released her last album "Between Friends" six years ago! This gorgeous ballad (produced by Salaam Remi, and co-written with Claude Kelly) sees Tamia unleashing some of her finest 'sweet' vocals, while explaning how happy she is to have her 'man' in her life; holding her, kissing her and making her 'feel alive' in the lyrics. Haters, or 'infidels' as I call them, will probably say "Beautiful Surprise" is BASIC material, but truth is, this is TRUE AND GOOD music, and an example of Tamia's trademark songs, which are 'simple', yeah, but so well-sung, and written that they hit you right in the heart. *plays 'Officially Missing You' and 'Questions'*.

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Guns N' Roses and Marilyn Manson to headline Costa De Fuego Festival

WMM ( World Music Masterider)The brand new, Costa de Fuego Festival is Maraworlds - the organisers of FIB, newest project. A festival devoted to the most energetic rock, hardcore and metal genres. The line up will see the cohabitation of first class acts, renowned artists and up and coming bands, both national and international.

The legendary Los Angeles band lead by Axl Rose, Guns N Roses and the infamous goth rockers Marilyn Manson, are the headliners for Year 1 of Costa de Fuego, the new festival devoted to hard rock. It will be held at the Benicssim concert venue on July 20th and 21st 2012 featuring 3 stages and over 50 acts.

Two-day tickets include 4 days free camping from Thursday July 18th to Sunday 22nd. The campsite is located in the natural setting of the Las Palmas desert and is close and well connected to the beaches and village centre.

Maraworld wants to put its experience as a musical venue organizer, in which customer service has always been a priority, to the use in such a popular, driven and demanding music sector, projecting the same enthusiasm and drive it has shown since 1995. Maraworld knows the trappings of setting up a new festival but at the same time it is committed to this project and certain of its ability to help develop a music scene in need of new challenges, new adventures and firm support.

Costa de Fuego will count on the facilities, equipment and production values Maraworld is well known for and which made them the leaders in this sector both, on a national and international level; a guaranteed recipe for success in this new enterprise.

We will be embracing a 30,000 capacity and there will be 5.000 two day tickets - with 4 days free camping -available at the special price of 70. Once these have been sold, the price will be 90 for two day tickets.

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Robin Thicke and Lil Wayne share the screen in newly premiered clip 'Pretty Lil' Heart'

WMM (World Music Masterider)Robin Thicke teamed up with famous rapper Lil Wayne for his newly premiered clip "Pretty Lil' Heart". Debuted on the official YouTube channel, the video opens up with the R&B crooner laying on the road along with a dancing monkey while shots from a night before begins running on the screen. It only stops to introduce his fellow collaborator Lil Wayne spitting his rhymes: This is for the lovers and the sexy mother, mothers/ Love is in the air, I pray to God I do not suffer/ Kay, late night, lights, steam, candles lit/ She say Weezy flush me harder... Now I say, please girl don't you go breaking my pretty little heart.

"Pretty Lil' Heart" is lifted from Robin's recently released album Love After War. The slick Marc Klasfeld directed visuals which conjure up visions of a modern day 50′s rock star lifestyle can be viewed in here.

Video premiere: Robin Thicke "Pretty Lil' Heart" Feat Lil Wayne

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Music video: K'Naan premiered 'Is Anybody Out There' emotional clip

WMM (World Music Masterider)Somalian singer's K'Naan latest single "Is Anybody Out There?" now enjoys some great visuals; "Is Anybody Out There?" music video which also features R&B songstress Nelly Furtado was premiered on March 1st and as the song itself, the clip is an anthem of sorts detailing a series of different stories: wo teenagers fighting through the pressure of society, and also fighting loneliness. The Somalian singer's message is the one saying that these are problems that occur close to us.

"Keep your head up, baby girl that's your anthem,/When your insecure about yourself, it's a fact you can point a finger but there's three pointing back," he sings.

In January, K'naan released his latest EP More Beautiful Than Silence. The five-track project explored a variety of topics including but not limited to: empathy, dreams, peace and helping Somalian children. "Is Anybody Out There?" video was directed by Chris Robinson, and filmed in Toronto. Also, coinciding with the release of the video, K'naan announced the release date of his upcoming album, Country, God or The Girl which will be released via A&M/Octone on May 1st. The album will feature a diverse group of collaborations from artists notably, Bono, Nas, and Will.i.Am. Enjoy your watch to the emotional clip below.

Music video: K'Naan "Is Anybody Out There?" feat Nelly Furtado

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K'naan - Is Anybody Out There? Music Video

WMM (World Music Masterider) Check out the music video for K'naan's "Is Anybody Out There?" song, a collaboration with Canadian pop star Nelly Furtado, which serves as the latest single from the Somalian rapper/singer's EP "More Beautiful Than Silence" - "It's a very hopeful and sweet, pure song about emotions that everybody feels every day of their lives", "We always want to feel like we’re a part of something and that we’re not alone", said Nelly and K'naan on the message behind "Is Anybody Out There?". Truth is, this collaboration is really nice, they both sound well together, and without trying to discredit K'naan, hearing "Is Anybody Out There?" only reminds me how much I want a new Nelly Furtado album! Rumour has it her new English LP will see the light of day this summer! For now enjoy the visual for her collaboration with K'naan in the link(s) above. The Canadians stars reach out a hand in the Chris Robinson-directed clip.

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Jennifer Hudson,Ne-Yo - Think Like A Man ft. Rick Ross

Prior the movie release, the R&B singer Jennifer Hudson portrays a strong independent woman in a music video for her latest soundtrack song "Think Like a Man", which serves as the lead track of the film adaptation of Steve Harvey's titled "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man". The "American Idol" alum caught the attention of two gentlemen Kevin Hart and Ne-Yo, but she choses the latter's charm.

Director Chris Robinson talked about the clip he made: "The concept is derived from the film and the thought process is that women need to always act like a lady and be a woman, but think like a man, take up for yourself and be strong."

Jennifer Hudson's track also features crooner Ne-Yo and smash rapper Rick Ross, which make a cameo too. The film follows four men who have their love lives turned upside down as their ladies begin to take advice from Steve Harvey's best-selling book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man". Enjoy your watch below.

Jennifer Hudson feat Ne-Yo & Rick Ross "Think Like a Man" – music video:

Directed by Tim Story, the "Think Like a Man" movie is set to open wide in U.S. theaters on April 20. It stars the likes of Chris Brown, Meagan Good, Kelly Rowland, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Ealy, LaLa Vazquez and Arielle Kebbel.

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Watch Nina Sky's video premiere of 'Day Dreaming'

WMM (World Music Masterider) The identical twin duo signed by Nicola and Natalie Albino as Nina Sky have debuted their music video supporting latest track "Day Dreaming". Directed by Adam Sauermilch, the clip features Natalie and Nicole confusing their man with their two completely different sides. The former represents the sweet side, while the latter is bitter and short tempered. The Queens natives cruise though New York, watch a film and hang in the same bed but the plot changes with one of the ingenue's temper.

Music video: Nina Sky "Day Dreaming"

Produced by Beau Vallis, "Day Dreaming" is the first single from the duo's studio album Nicole & Natalie, which becomes their first full-length effort since their debut album eight years ago. Watch the music video in here.

The long gap between their first and sophomore set happened because they had a falling-out with their label. Due to lack of support, they asked to be released from the label. "For MONTHS we've had a complete album, ready for release," they opened up. "Y'ALL wanna know what's REALLY goin on? Nothing + that's the problem. We released 2 videos and singles without support from our label."

Nina Sky debuted The Other Side in 2010, an eight-track EP which was produced in collaboration with DJ Yonny on which featured tracks like "You Ain't Got It (Funk Dat)", and mostly known one "Move Ya Body". Over the years, the duo has stayed busy in the studio collaborating with acts like N.O.R.E., The Alchemist, Diplo, Ryan Leslie, Rick Ross and Salaam Remi.

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Listen to Slaughterhouse new smash song 'Hammer Dance'

Ahead of their new album release Welcome To: Our House that is due on May 15th, hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse (comprised of rappers Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz & Royce Da 5'9") give the world a fresh new track entitled "Hammer Dance", which surprisingly it's a catchy one and contains verses in which the foursome clears up why they're always walking so awkwardly at the club. The AraabMuzik produced track will be included on the upcoming material and you may check it out below:

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JD Era Video Full Song Go Hard

WMM (World Music MJD Era: I’m kind of an East coast guy. This is my first time around the country, first show in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler. I’ve been to Saskatchewan. This is what people don’t understand about Canada when it comes to hip-hop we have a real love for real hip-hop and when you get across to some of the places like Saskatchewan or like Whistler – our show in Whistler I wasn’t sure what to expect but they showed mad love. Out here in Vancouver, mad love. Coming from Toronto you’re not sure how they are gonna receive you but its been really good so far. I think. Coming with Rae obviously helps but we’re just trying to represent the whole country you know. I’m putting the whole country on my back and letting Americans know we got MCs out here. Like real MCs and it’s not on some fake shit and we can compete.
Not so much tension but for me like I just wanna work with more West Coast MCs who are buzzin’. I know about Sonreal, we just chopped it up actually. I know about Tre Nyce and I literally as a Toronto guy am just peepin’ what’s goin’ on in the West Coast I could kinda watch them come up a little bit. Obviously like the Rascalz, I’m good friends with Kemo and he’s been sending me music, we’ve been doin’ something you know so I’m always trying to stay connected to the West Coast. That comes more from watching guys like Kardi do shit with guys like the Rascalz so I’m looking forward to working with more Canadian artists. I really wanna work with MadChild, I got this crazy idea for him and I just love the shit he’s doing. I saw him on King Of Tha Dot and that brought me back to my battle roots so yeah, I know you guys got mad MCs over here.

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You're A Lie Video Full Song- Slash (Apocalyptic Love)

WMM (World Music Masterider)On Monday, Slash delivered "You're a Lie," his first single from his upcoming second solo album, Apocalyptic Love, to radio stations nationwide. "'You're a Lie' is the second song I brought to the band in 2011 during the last tour," said the ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist in a statement. "We worked on it at soundcheck somewhere, I can't remember where. It's gone through some minor changes along the way, mainly the chorus. But for the most part, it's remained true to its original arrangement. I can't wait to play this live."

Apocalyptic Love, which features Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, will be in stores on May 22. Fans will get their chance to check out the song live when Slash kicks off a U.S. headlining tour starting May 3 in Baltimore.

Scroll down to stream a teaser of 'You're A Lie' the first single from Slash second solo album, 'Apocalyptic Love'.

The 30 second sample debuted through Australian radio station Triple M, which will be hosting the world premiere of the full track on Monday (27 February) and Slash will also be making an appearance on the show.

'Apocalyptic Love' is the first Slash album that the guitarist has recorded with his live band, now dubbed Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators.

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Music video: Bon Iver debuts new clip in support of his single 'Towers'

WMM(World Music Masterider)While preparing to release the self-tiled album, Bon Iver unleashed the music video in support of his third single titled "Towers". Directed by Nabil Elderkin, which also worked on Iver's "Holocene" visuals, the clip shows an older gentleman with a burly white beard and hair who can best be described as a tower builder, making his way through the forest and shoreline. Just like Iceland in "Holocene," "Towers" is a true tribute to the Native American preservation land in Washington state where the video was shot.

"When Justin [Vernon] sent me a breakdown of what certain parts/lines of the song meant to him I did my best to decode it and curate into something simple," Nabil gushed, "And hopefully the viewer can take from it their own feeling of what the towers represent."

"Towers" meanwhile, was recorded Iver's self-titled studio album Bon Iver, which led them to win Best Alternative Music Album at this year's Grammy Awards. "Towers" gets official release next month, on March 26th. Watch in here Bon Iver's new video.

Video premiere: Bon Iver's "Towers"

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Madonna released Lyric video for second single 'Girls Gone Wild

WMM(World Music Masterider)The Queen of Pop Madonna has recently unleashed her second single off upcoming album M.D.N.A. titled "Girl Gone Wild", which is an electro-pop tune which features only Madonna's vocals this time. A lyric video has been released for the viral promotion. "Girls they just wanna have some fun/ Get fired up like a smokin' gun/ On the floor til the daylight comes," she sings. "The room is spinning/ It must be the Tanqueray/ I'm about to go astray/ My inhibition's gone away/ I feel like sinning/ You got me in the zone/ DJ play my favorite song."

When Madge first announced song selection for her new album "M.D.N.A.", she listed the single under the name "Girls Gone Wild", but she was forced to change it in "Girl Gone Wild" to avoid any confrontation with the French mastermind behind Joe Francis' franchise "Girls Gone Wild".

Due to the similarity between the titles of his video series and the Material Girl's song, Joe issued a statement stressing that he wouldn't tolerate any attempt for "free ride on the valuable consumer goodwill and brand recognition" of his famous trademark. He threatened to take legal action against her back then. Take a listen to Madonna's new single below:

Madonna "Girl Gone Wild" – Lyric video:

M.D.N.A. will drop on March 26. It features production from collaborators like Martin Solveig and William Orbit, Demolition Crew, Alessandro "Alle" Benassi, Hardy "Indiigo" Muanza and Michael Malih.

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Rita Ora debuts first official single 'Party and Bullshit' along Jay-Z

The London raised Roc Nation singer Rita Ora has made her radio debut in New York City along with her label boss Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. She took the mic on New York's Z100 radion along with Jay-Z and performed her new single “Party and Bullsh!t”. Truly emotional, Rita took it to Twitter to express her joy about the musical debut: "OH MY god just played my first official single on z100 in New york city with jay!" and posted a picture with the two during the radio show - see above.

"Party And Bullshit" is the first single from the 21 year old Kosovo born singer who scored a number one alongside DJ Fresh with "Hot Right Now" and is tipped for huge things this year. Take a listen to the single after the jump.

"Party and Bullshit" Rita Ora - new single premiered:

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The X Factor runner-up Marcus Collins unveils debut album track list and cover art

WMM(World Music Masterider) The X Factor 2011 runner-up Marcus Collins has offered his fans an insight into which songs have made the final cut on his first record by revealing a complete track list of his debut album. On Marcus' album will appear 11 tracks, including the Gary Barlow penned "Feel Like I Feel", but also his first teased track – the cover of alternative band White Stripes' song "Seven Nation Army".

Meanwhile, his cover art was also debuted, seeing a clean cut featuring Marcus wearing a stylish suit and bow tie, sitting down with a white background - picture above. The Liverpool star recently confessed about the support he had received all this time from his former mentor and X Factor coach Gary Barlow. Marcus claimed the Take That stars was "like a father" to him. Marcus Collins debut album due release March 14th.

The full track list for Marcus Collins' debut album is as follows:

1. Seven Nation Army
2. Love & Hate
3. Innocence
4. Don't Surrender
5. Mercy, Mercy
6. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
7. That's Just Life
8. Tightrope
9. It's Time
10.Feel Like I Feel
11.Break These Chains
12.Cannonball
13.Never Knew
14.(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher (Live on X Factor)
15.Moves Like Jagger (Live on X Factor)

Music video: Marcus Collins covers The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army"

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Music video: Waka Flocka Flame brings Drake in his new visuals 'Round Of Applause'

After taking Drake in his Remix, Waka Flame debuted his music video in support of their joint track "Round of Applause", in which the two rappers are surrounded by some scantily-clad ladies while spitting verses tot he cameras. "Round of Applause" first leaked featuring Waka rapping solo, but a remix came out later on with the addition of verses by Drizzy. "First Lex Luger beat I ever got to rap on...feel like I got seat B60 on Southwest...everybody has gone in before me...but we made it happen!" the Canadian MC wrote back then.

The Mr. Boomtown-directed clip features the Atlanta born rapper telling the story of his childhood sweetheart, which gets trapped in the world of greed and money and Waka Flocka attempts to save her. Check out the clip in here.

Video premiere: Waka Flocka Flame "Round of Applause" Feat Drake

Luger is the one who produced Flmae's song. It is recorded for Waka's upcoming second studio album Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family.

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