Kylie Kraziness! Music Video Sneak Peek and America's Got Talent Performance!

Kylie Minogue has been pretty busy lately as she ramps up promo for her new album Aphrodite, especially in the United States!



First in Minogue news, the pop diva has released an itty bitty sneak peek of the video for "Get Outta My Way", the new single. From the looks of it, it appears to be a cross between "Slow" and "Wow". No word on when it will be released, but hopefully soon.



Speaking of the new single, Kylie has officially launched the promo for the US by performing "Get Outta My Way" on America's Got Talent this past Wednesday. Energetic as hell, and with a backdrop of her video catalog, Kylie completely owned the stage. Hopefully, her label will get an adds date to radio, because this aching to be her biggest hit in years.

Miley Cyrus MegaRant: Perez Hilton in Upskirt Photo Uproar and She Says "I'm Not Trying to Be Slutty"

A lot of Miley news out there, most of it ridiculous, but I figured it deserved some notice.

First off, Perez Hilton has really put his foot in it this time.

The gossip blogger has incited an uproar after he posted a picture of Miley Cyrus getting out of car and accidentally flashing her naked crotch. Besides being ridiculously inappropriate, there are legal ramifications, since Miley is only 17 years old, which would mean the photo can be considered child pornography.

The self-proclaimed (and falsely proclaimed) Queen of All Media posted a video on his popular website as an official statement about the picture, which he took down quickly after putting it up. In the video, Perez uses the "would I be that stupid" argument to explain his actions. He also uses it for Miley, claiming she wouldn't be so stupid to walk out the house without underwear on, and that her underwear can be clearly seen in another paparazzi photo.

It really was a non-apology, since Perez employed ridiculous amounts of sarcasm, even teasing a possible nude crotch shot of himself while wearing a fake fur coat.

In the video, he asks if he would be so stupid to post these photos up.

Um, yes he would.

This is the same guy who stupidly called will.i.am a faggot, resulting in him getting socked in the face. He also stupidly accused Michael Jackson of faking his heart attack to get out of his tour, minutes before the King of Pop died.

So, yes Perez, you would be that stupid.

He also claimed that he loved Miley Cyrus. That's funny, since he makes a big, fun day out of calling her virtually every name in the book, including the crown jewel, "Slutty Cyrus".

Give me a break.

Speaking of being slutty, Miley (who hasn't commented on the Perez situation) recently explained her new raunchy image with this quote:

"I'm not trying to be slutty. I'm not trying to be like, go to the club and get a bunch of guys...What I'm trying to do is make a point with my record and be consistent, in the way my record sounds and the way that I dress".

Newsflash, Miley. Yes, you are trying to be slutty!

While her album is called "Can't Be Tamed", I can't imagine anything on the album that requires her to look like a Britney wannabe on the cover, have a sexless bird orgy in the video, have a faux-makeout session with another girl on Britain's Got Talent, and ride a pole on top of an ice cream truck at the Teen Choice Awards. It's absolutely absurd, and terribly transparent. She is trying to garner attention for herself and break the Hannah Montana image that has made her millions of dollars.

It's not the first time she has made a statement like this one. Just recently, Miley said that she doesn't listen to pop music, except for Lady Gaga. Another newsflash, Miley. You make pop music! You've called Britney and Beyoncé your idols, and they make pop music!

This girl needs a reality check about her career, before she heads down the path paved by Lohan.

MegaRant, over.

Lots of Leona: Golden Globes, Avatar, X Factor, and the Building Disaster That Is Her Next Single Releases

Her second album is flopping, but this past week has been filled with Leona Lewis news, so I'm combining it in a megapost.

First off, Leona Lewis is on the fast-track to singing at the Academy Awards next year: her song "I See You" for the Avatar soundtrack was chosen at Best Original Song at the 2010 Golden Globes. The music video for the song was also just released yesterday, which you can check out after the jump. Although I was expecting more from director Jake Nava, Leona looked absolutely flawless and it really has me pumped for film, out on Friday.

It is also time for Leona's new single, after the disastrous performance of "Happy". I liked the song, but I could admit that choosing that as the lead single was a complete asshole decision and effectively killed all starting momentum for the album (thanks Simon). For her second single in North America, the record label chose "I Got You", a lively midtempo that is reminiscent of "Better In Time". She performed the song on David Letterman last night. Not one of her best, but a solid effort.

The reported single choice for Europe is "Outta My Head", Leona's first ever dance-pop song, produced by Swedish pop god Max Martin.

Um, WHY IS NOT BEING RELEASED IN AMERICA???

Leona needs an instant smash right now, and "Outta My Head" is exactly what the pop doctor ordered. Electro pop is so in, it should be a crime that the label is not cashing in. Not to trash "I Got You", but they should've saved that for spring. If they released "Outta My Head" with a great remix, this song not only would have been a hit, it could bring Echo from the lower reaches of the pop charts. I swear to God, Sony BMG (and Simon Cowell, for that matter) just fail at life sometimes.

OK, enough with the rants.

Finally, on Sunday night, Leona performed on the X Factor final, singing her cover of the Oasis hit "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" to the backdrop of the show in review.

Check out all of the performances after the jump (from now on, for megaposts and such, I won't post videos on the front page so the blog will run faster :) ):

BRIT Awards 2009 MegaPost: Girls Aloud, Duffy Reign; Pet Shop Boys Honored

 

It's about damn time!

Not my words, but the words of Sarah Harding.

UK national treasures/girl group Girls Aloud have won their first ever BRIT Award. The five-piece took home Best British Single, for their #1 smash "The Promise". The girls were also nominated for Best Group. They beat out other contenders Duffy, Coldplay, and Leona Lewis to take home the award voted for by the public.



The girls performed their BRIT-winning hit "The Promise" live at the ceremony, which was hosted by Kylie Minogue.



The big winner of the night was Duffy, who took home British Album, Breakthrough Act and Solo Female, beating Adele in the latter categories.

The Pet Shop Boys were given the Outstanding Contribution to Music award, and they performed a greatest hits medley with special guests Lady GaGa and Brandon Flowers.



Other performers included Take That, Coldplay, and a collaboration between The Ting Tings and Estelle:







Below is a full list of winners:


British Male Solo Artist
Paul Weller - WINNER!

British Female Solo Artist
Duffy - WINNER!

British Group
Elbow - WINNER!

British Single
Girls Aloud - 'The Promise' - WINNER!


British Album
Duffy - Rockferry - WINNER!


British Breakthrough Act
Duffy - WINNER!

British Live Act
Iron Maiden - WINNER!

International Male Solo Artist
Kanye West - WINNER!

International Female Solo Artist
Katy Perry - WINNER!

International Group
Kings of Leon - WINNER!

International Album
Kings of Leon - Only By The Night - WINNER!


Critics' Choice Award
Florence and the Machine

Outstanding Contribution to Music
Pet Shop Boys

Photo from girlsaloudmedia.com