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Avril Lavigne ‘Reminds Me’ of Nickelback
Nickelback may not be the object of many true music fans affection, but for Avril Lavigne the band’s frontman Chad Kroeger can do no wrong. The pair announced their engagement in August and have been working together on Lavigne’s new record, which is expected to drop in 2013. In a tribute to her soon-to-be hubby, Lavigne covered the band’s biggest hit “How You Remind Me” for a Japanese animé film, which turns the rock anthem, from the band’s 2001 Silver Side Up, into a sugary piano ballad. Listen to the cover below and download music from Avril Lavigne now on iTunes.
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First Listen: Will.I.Am & Britney Spears "Scream & Shout"
This hot, new single hits radio on Monday afternoon, but Tragic Kingdom has it for you right now. Listen to to Will.I.Am‘s “Scream & Shout” featuring the one-and-only Miss Britney Spears. The club-thupping pop treat marks the second time the pair have recorded together – the first was on Britney’s “Big Fat Bass” from her seventh studio record Femme Fatale. This time it’s Spears lending her sultry vocal for Will.I.Am’s second solo record willpower. The video for the song is set to premiere during a special Thanksgiving episode of the X Factor, in which Spears is a mentor.
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First Listen: Nicki Minaj’s "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re-Up"
Lately it seems that every hit album gets a makeover. A few more radio-friendly singles, glossy new packaging and in some cases a clever ‘edition’ title (i.e. Born to Die: The Paradise Edition). Apparently when it comes to rap superstar Nicki Minaj, your hit album gets two makeovers. The first edition of Pink Friday was released in November of 2011 (a year ago) and launched Minaj’s commercial success with the singles “Your Love” and “Superbass”. In April, Nicki delivered the followup Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, which included the summer smash “Starships”. And on November 19th, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re-Up (wow, that’s a mouthful) will drop, which features the single “Freedom”. Pre-order…