Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Tops iTunes In 16 Countries

'This is absolutely incredible!' singer's manager tweets.
By Jocelyn Vena


Cover art for Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me"
Photo: Jive

Forget any arguments that Britney Spears is some kind of underdog; with the release of her latest tune, "Hold It Against Me," earlier this week, the singer is certainly proving that she's still at the top of the pop heap.

Her manager, Adam Leber, tweeted that the singer was (as of press time) at the top of the iTunes charts in 16 countries: the U.S., Sweden, Australia, Greece, Switzerland, France, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal and Spain.

"This is absolutely incredible!" Leber wrote. "Brit's fans never cease to amaze me." In addition to thanking the fans, Leber also shared that Brit is hard at work on the video for the track. "Went 2 dance rehearsals yesterday with @BritneySpears & @brianfriedman. HIAM video is going to be incredible to say the least. More to come," he tweeted Wednesday.

Also on Wednesday, Britney Spears thanked fans for all the support they've been showing the lead single from Brit's March album. "Couldn't of asked for a better 1/11/11..thanks to all my fans and all of the radio stations for playing HIAM!" she wrote. "I am truly blessed..."

On Tuesday, the same day the song was up for purchase on iTunes, it launched straight to #1 on the site and quickly broke all previous radio records for the most spins in the first day of release. "Top 40 outlets across the country immediately put 'Hold It Against Me' in rotation and received instant-reaction airplay at America's most-influential stations, including Z100 and WXRK in New York and KIIS and KAMP in Los Angeles," radio-industry analyst Kevin McCabe said in a statement.

Are you feeling the new Britney single like the rest of the world seems to be? Let us know in the comments!

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Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Hid Evidence, Guard Testifies

Testimony has Conrad Murray removing IV stand and two bags of medication.
By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by Kara Warner


Alberto Alvarez, Michael Jackson's bodyguard, leaves court after testifying at the preliminary hearing for Dr. Conrad Murray on January 5
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The second day of testimony in the preliminary hearing of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, featured damning testimony from one of the late King of Pop's bodyguards about Murray's actions in the critical minutes after the singer was found unresponsive.

After a former Jackson staffer testified Tuesday that Murray appeared to not know how to perform CPR properly, security guard Alberto Alvarez said on Wednesday (January 5) that the cardiologist frantically grabbed medical evidence from the star's bedroom before instructing Alvarez to call 911.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Alvarez said he was the first person to walk into Jackson's bedroom after Murray realized his patient was not breathing, where he found the cardiologist administering chest compressions with one hand while Jackson lay on his bed, which goes against the recommended procedure for the life-saving method.

"I said, 'Dr. Murray, what happened?' " Alvarez told the court. " 'He had a bad reaction, he had a bad reaction,' that's all he said." Alvarez choked up as he described how Jackson's daughter, Paris, followed him into the room and screamed when she saw her father sprawled out and unresponsive on the bed.

He said Murray then instructed him to get the children out of the room, noticing as he left that Jackson's penis was out of his underwear and that medical tubing was attached to it. When Deputy District Attorney David Walgren asked Alvarez if he knew what a condom catheter was, the security guard said he did not.

Alvarez said he then witnessed Murray grabbing a handful of bottles, which he instructed the security guard to put in a bag. He told the court that he held open the bag as the doctor dropped the bottles of medicine inside and then put it in a brown canvas bag on the floor, per Murray's instructions. Murray also allegedly told Alvarez to grab one of the two bags hanging on an IV stand next to Jackson's bed and put it in another bag. Alvarez said he noticed a "milk-like substance" in the bottom of the IV bag.

The Los Angeles County Coroner's office determined that Jackson died of an acute intoxication of propofol, a powerful surgical anesthetic sometimes referred to as "milk of amnesia" thanks to its milky white appearance. Only after the medical materials had been put away did Murray tell Alvarez to call 911.

"After you had collected the bottles per Dr. Murray's instructions, and after you had collected the bags per Dr. Murray's instructions, did Dr. Murray instruct you to call 911?" Walgren asked. "Yes, sir," Alvarez responded.

TMZ reported that during cross-examination, defense attorney Ed Chernoff got Alvarez to admit that he never told police about Murray ordering him to remove the bottles and Alvarez later admitted that he may try to sell his story.

Later in the day, EMT Richard Senniff testified that he arrived at the Jackson home, just four minutes after the 911 call was placed. According to TMZ, Senniff said that, based on the condition of Jackson's body, it appeared that Murray waited at least 20 minutes to call 911. Senniff also stated that when he asked Murray what meds Jackson had been administered, he only listed lorazepam (Ativan).

Jackson cook Kai Chase also testified, revealing the food she prepared for Jackson prior to his death (seared ahi tuna and salad, white bean Tuscan soup) and that she knew something was wrong when Murray came downstairs in a panic and summoned Jackson's son, Prince.

The preliminary hearing is aimed at determining whether there is enough evidence to try Murray on a felony count of involuntary manslaughter in the June 2009 death of the King of Pop. It is expected to last two to three weeks.

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Quickies: Anne Hathaway Is Catwoman & Selena Gomez's Topless Photos

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  • Meeooow! Anne Hathaway has been cast as Catwoman in "The Dark Knight Rises," the next Batman movie directed by Christopher Nolan. Let's see if Anne fills out that catsuit as well as Halle Berry! [The Wrap]
  • So much for Ricky Gervais not being welcome in Hollywood—the Golden Globes' host is set to reprise his role from the British "Office" in an episode on the American version of the show. [TVLine]
  • A drunk Christina Aguilera passed out in Jeremy Renner's bed at his birthday party. The best part of this story is that she wasn't invited in the first place. [The Superficial]

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Ronald Isley, Anita Baker Honored At Soul Train Awards

Rihanna, Eminem, Usher, B.o.B, Alicia Keys among winners at event celebrating 40th anniversary of classic music show.
By Joel Hanek and Gil Kaufman


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Only at the Soul Train Awards could you have a tribute to R&B icons such as Anita Baker and Ronald Isley alongside a segment in which rap legend Doug E. Fresh attempts to teach CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer how to do the Dougie.

It was that kind of night at the 2010 Soul Train Awards, as rookies, veterans and legends came together in Atlanta for the second annual event — which was taped November 10 and aired Sunday night on BET. The show, hosted once again by Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, featured a night of performances from some of the biggest names in soul and R&B.

Host Howard told MTV News that the show is meant to be an extension of the long-running and legendary '70s TV series that brought soul, disco, R&B and rap stars into viewers' living rooms. "It reminds me of the advancement black people have made over the years because 'Soul Train' really was the beginning of that Black Power movement when we could actually see ourselves — and to have an awards show based upon that 'Soul Train' — it's headed somewhere," Howard said. "We have a black president now. The country seems to be more tolerant towards the diversity inside of it so it seems like the train is moving well down the tracks."

The awards show marked the 40th anniversary of the classic music showcase hosted by Don Cornelius, and celebrated the careers of Baker and Isley, while handing out trophies to such contemporary stars as B.o.B (Song of the Year for "Nothing on You"), Melanie Fiona (Best New Artist), Eminem and Rihanna (Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year for "Love the Way You Lie"), Usher (Album of the Year for Raymond vs. Raymond) and Alicia Keys (Record of the Year for "Unthinkable [I'm Ready]" and Best Female R&B Soul Artist).

Though top winners such as Trey Songz, Usher, Ciara, Eminem and Rihanna were not in the house, Blitzer graciously agreed to accept Slim Shady's award for him, joking, "Who better to accept this award on behalf of Eminem ... I know he's thrilled."

Weaving through a series of skits involving magic tricks and jovial bickering by the hosts, the performance-heavy program delivered on talent. R. Kelly opened by teasing the crowd with his classic "Bump n' Grind," then diving into his new single "When a Woman Loves" — transforming the song from a slow jam into an all-out '50s rock-and-roll epic. Ne-Yo kept the show moving with a showcase of his singles from this year, including "Champagne Life" and "One in a Million."

The tribute to Baker featured an all-star cast, with artists like Chrisette Michele, Goapele, Lalah Hathaway, Dionne Farris, Kem, Tamia, Faith Evans and El DeBarge covering a medley of the singer's greatest hits. Baker told the crowd that the biggest honor of the night for her was that real musicians were performing live with an actual band. "It's amazing because you've got children behind you singing 'Rapture' — it's lovely," she said, adding, "Let's do it again!"

Ronald Isley, co-founder and lead singer of the Isley Brothers, also received a special homage that featured Jeffrey Osborne, Freddy Jackson, DeBarge, Tank, Eric Benet, Bilal and Peabo Bryson. Isley also came out to perform his own medley of hits and was joined onstage by Chanté Moore and R. Kelly for a rendition of "Contagious," their 2002 single that featured the Isleys. In addition, Cee Lo Green closed the show with a duet on the Isleys' classic 1959 hit, "Shout."

Among the event's other highlights was Cee Lo's performance of his smash "Forget You," which took place on a golden stage that resembled a cross between Kanye's Egyptian fusion and an OK Go video, and found the singer gliding down conveyor belts while belting his number.

Erykah Badu delivered a stripped-down version of her 2010 breakout "Window Seat" that featured the singer perched on the floor over a web of lights while appearing to orchestrate the vibrations of light flickers with her hands.

Soul singer Eric Benet performed "Sometimes a Cry" — a song that Lil Wayne cited as one of his favorites while in prison — bringing down the house with a soaring falsetto that bested his studio rendition of the track.

The evening's other performers included Bruno Mars, who sang his new hit "Grenade," and Jazmine Sullivan, who did a medley of "10 Seconds" and "Holding You Down (Goin' in Circles)."

Did you watch the 2010 Soul Train Awards? Tell us about your favorite highlights in the comments.

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Natalie Nunn Fires Shots At Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose Did Kevin Hart's Wife Out His Cheating Ways?

 

It's been a messy messy day in hip hop.  Natalie Nunn just dropped a video where she details what really went down with her and Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose gets the brunt of it. 

Also, a female comedian, whom we believe is Kevin Hart's soon to be ex-wife, was caught on stage talking much -ish about her cheating husband. Hmmm.  Get the deets inside.... 

 

Natalie Nunn sat down to record a 20-minute video detailing what happened on the few nights she spent in the company of Wiz Khalifa.  Nat says he got a little salty when she didn't give in to his advances.  Then she goes on a long rant about how successful and busy she is and that now he is screwing a "ho" who doesn't have a life or anything to do careerwise (Amber Rose). 

Some choice quotes:

"I still have two degrees that you cannot take from me. Okay, not a degree as a stripper, you feel me?! Not a degree as a stripper, a f**king degree. One of the best soccer players in the f**king country, ran on the junior Olympic track team. So with all due respect, I’m not trying to take nothing from the next b*tch but y’all motherf**kers is gonna stop comparing me to these wack ass WANNABE Bad Girls. Cause a Bad Bitch got a f**king degree! So see me when you got a f**king piece of paper that says SOMETHING on it!!!"

"If you disrespect me, I’m going to get all in your motherf**king ass. So if there is a retaliation video just make sure you understand what you are saying before you say anything because I got dirt and I don’t like to throw dirt, I like to bury b*tchies in f**king dirt."

"At the end of the day if you have something to say…all due respect, say what you got to say. But at the end of the day, your new sh*t was my sloppy seconds."
 

 

Watch the video here:

 

 

Also, we spotted a female comedian named Torrei (same name as Kevin Hart's wife) who has been married for around six years (like Kevin Hart) and who looks a lot like the woman we know as Kevin Hart's wife. 

Watch the video below of her airing out her cheatin' ass husband and how she says she is happy he gets it in on the side...as long as he takes care of home.  Well...we know how that one ended.  Womp Womp. 

Here's the video here:

 

Well now we know what led to the divorce. 

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Did Selita Ebanks Confirm The Serena/Common Engagement? Brandy And Ray J Cover KONTROL Mag Teairra Mari Covers LOV Mag

 

Today on "The Wendy Williams Show", Selita Ebanks may possibly have confirmed rumors of her bff Serena Williams' engagement to Common.  Watch the video inside plus see what magazine covers are graced this month by Ray J, Brandy and Teairra Mari

 

Today on the ‘The Wendy Williams Show’  model Selita Ebanks addressed the rumors that her bff Serena Williams is engaged to rapper Common.  She told Wendy, “I’m the best friend and I wouldn’t be a best friend if I told you.”  But...she went on to add “You know what, he would be smart if he did marry her. So, he’d be a very smart man."

Watch the video below:

 

 

 

 

On the newsstands....

Brother and sister duo Ray J and Brandy both rock dual covers of KONTROL Magazine.

 

The pair are in the studio working on an album of duets that should be available in March.

 

Also on newsstands...

Teairra Mari covers the latest issue of LOV Magazine.  

Ms. Mari celebrated the cover at the Hollywood, CA hotspot "Haute."

 

She also recently shot videos for two new singles "Stranger" and "Body."

Photos via Kontrol.com

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