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Lil’ Wayne was performing on stage last night and was running around, when he slipped and fell. He got right back up and continued on with the show. Lil’ Wayne’s a trooper, yo.

When Beyonce fell, she was down for a minute, but Weezy got right back up. Christmas came a little late for some of us. Thanks Santa!

While Amy Winehouse was spotted partying it up naked in St. Lucia, she has reportedly fell for a man dressed up as Santa Claus.

As it turns out, the Santa is a guy named Matt and they’ve been making their getaways whenever possible. He must have the special crack canes if Amy’s digging him. But she is looking better since she got rid of hubby, Blake Fielder-Civil.

A source said, “He [Matt] seems to be really easy going and funny, which Amy loves. She seems smitten. She slopes off with him whenever she can and they have been inseparable since meeting. They are about the same age and from what everyone has seen there is no doubt they have hit it off. Amy follows him around like an elf.”

Now you know he’s got the special “stocking stuffer” for Amy.

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Sean Combs must have all the money in the world to be throwing around. The man is making sure that drunk people on New Year’s Eve in New York have a way to get home without driving themselves.

He has gotten together with New York’s Taxi & Limo Commission to give away thousands of free cab rides out to those who can’t drive due to their impaired conditions.

According to reports, street teams will give out $15 debit cards in Times Square and Chelsea from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., or until the supply runs out.

Diddy says, “New York is the world’s most iconic New Year’s Eve city, so let’s lead by example and show everyone that a sophisticated holiday celebration doesn’t just end when the ball drops, but when everyone gets home safely.”

Good on him, it’s good that he’s doing something nice and caring for people instead of always looking like a d-bag.

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Not to be outdone by MTV’s list of the top videos of 2008, I’ve decided to release my very own list. These were my top nine videos of 2008:

Enjoy!

Here’s a mashup done by DJ Earworm of the Top 25 Songs of 2008.

Here are the artists covered:

Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain – Low
Leona Lewis – Bleeding Love
Alicia Keys – No One
Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major – Lollipop
Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic – Apologize
Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown – No Air
Sara Bareilles – Love Song
Usher Featuring Young Jeezy – Love in This Club
Chris Brown – With You
Chris Brown – Forever
Ray J & Yung Berg – Sexy Can I
Rihanna – Take a Bow
Coldplay – Viva La Vida
Katy Perry – I Kissed a Girl
T.I. – Whatever You Like
Rihanna – Disturbia
Rihanna – Don’t Stop the Music
Natasha Bedingfield – Pocketful of Sunshine
Chris Brown Featuring T-Pain – Kiss Kiss
Ne-Yo – Closer
Colbie Caillat – Bubbly
Mariah Carey – Touch My Body
Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake – 4 Minutes
Pink – So What
Finger Eleven – Paralyzer

It sounds weird, but so cool. Don’t ya think? Download it here.

Christina Aguilera performed a song, “Falling In Love Again” for ‘The Spirit‘ soundtrack. Here’s the audio for your listening pleasure. I don’t believe that there is a high quality clip of this song just yet. It sounds like someone ripped this straight from the movie. You can hear the noise in the background, as well.

What did you think? I liked it, very slow and smooth. It almost doesn’t sound like her. Your thoughts?

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If Jim Morrison and Johnny Cash came together in some afterlife and created some goth-sounding morose type of music, it would sound like Dead Man’s Bones.

The singer is Ryan Gosling (you know, the hot guy from The Notebook) and the drummer is his friend Zach Shields. Singing in the background are a bunch of kids in funky outfits and Halloween costumes.

If you get the chance, have a listen. It’s great.

They’ll have an album out soon, so be on the lookout. This song is on repeat right now.

First, I want to take a moment to thank all of the readers who make my site so rockin’. Without you, I’d be talking to myself. Sometimes I feel like I do that anyways, but thanks for playing along.

I hope all of you get all of your Christmas wishes! Be safe, take care, and I’ll be back to torment you some more on the 26th. That is, unless some really rockin’ music gets released between now and then.

Beyonce AKA Sasha Fierce has released two new videos for our viewing/listening pleasure. Okay, maybe listening pleasure wasn’t the proper term for this mess.

First up, she’s released Diva, which reminds me of some beat down Missy Elliott song. I couldn’t listen to the whole thing, it made me cringe. Seriously, it was that bad. Don’t believe me? Have a listen for yourself, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Next up on the shredding block is her new video for Halo.

I’m just not feeling any of this crap. Are you digging her new music? Or does it make you want to stab yourself in the eye, too?

Lady Gaga was backstage in Sweden, but took a moment to wish us a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday. She says that 2008 was amazing and we’re going to have an even better 2009. She sings a little jingle from her Christmas song and she’s outta there.

On a Lady Gaga related note, if you wanna win The Fame for FREE, go here for more info.

Katy Perry just came out with this video for her new single, “Thinking Of You”. I have to tell ya, I really just don’t care for this crap that she’s spewing. It’s not upbeat and certainly nowhere near the sphere of influence that surrounds her uber popular song, “I Kissed A Girl”.

I’m proud of myself, I used “sphere of influence” in a sentence that had nothing to do with Amway or sales.

On November 23rd, Axl Rose finally let Chinese Democracy fall through his death grip. Previously, Dr. Pepper promised to give a free Dr. Pepper out to everyone in the U.S. if Axl came through on his promise to release the album in 2008. They probably didn’t really believe that he’d release the album in 2008, and to tell you the truth, neither did I.

Despite all of the reported problems and the Dr. Pepper site being pretty much hosed all day on the 23rd, I still got my information in after a lengthy amount of time on the site. And lo and behold, look what came in the mail today. My free Dr. Pepper coupon.

With an expiration date of February 28, 2009, the coupon is good for a free Dr. Pepper (up to $1.59 value).

Thanks Dr. Pepper! This coupon got here quick! Which leads me to believe that the people behind this promotion should’ve put out Chinese Democracy. Then maybe we would’ve gotten it quicker.

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Are you a fan of Lady Gaga? If you are into her music and dig it as much as I do, then you’re going to want to enter this contest to win her debut CD, The Fame.

AllieIsWired is hosting a contest where three copies of the album will be given away after a random draw has been done on Christmas Day. ENTER HERE!

[Note: Comments to this post are closed because Earsucker is not hosting the contest. Also, there's only a few entries yet, so the chances of you winning this rockin' CD are very good.]

It was rumored over the weekend and yesterday that Michael Jackson is suffering from a lung infection and is on the brink of death. Well, don’t believe it for one minute.

MJ’s mouthpiece released a statement today denying the reports and calling them a “total fabrication”. Ian Halperin claimed that Michael is suffering from a lung infection, emphysema, internal bleeding, and can barely see out of left eye.

Is it coincidental that Halperin is working on an unauthorized autobiography of the wackjob singer?

Michael’s spokesperson said in a statement, “The writer’s wild allegations concerning Mr. Jackson’s health are a total fabrication. Mr. Jackson is in fine health and finalizing negotiations with a major entertainment company and television network for both a world tour and a series of specials and appearances.”

There you have it, straight from the horse’s weirdo’s mouth!

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American Idol reject Danny Noriega covered Britney Spears’ song “Baby One More Time”.

Gross. And I thought this was bad. Now I think I need to go throw up. Try as he must, to stay relevant.

Ian Halperin just wrote a book on the life of Michael Jackson where he says that MJ is in some serious need of an emergency transplant to save his life. He is reportedly suffering from a rare lung condition, according to Halperin.

Halperin claims that MJ is suffering from Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which is a potentially life threatening illness. He also claims that Michael is suffering from emphysema and gastrointestinal bleeding.

Halperin says, “He’s had it for years, but it’s gotten worse. He needs a lung transplant but may be too weak to go through with it. It’s the bleeding that is the most problematic part. It could kill him.”

Also in the book, Halperin claims that Michael can barely speak and is nearly blind in his left eye.

What others have said:
Hollywood Dame – “Is ‘Blanket’ going to have to go live with Angelina Jolie and the rest of her rainbow nation?”

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Fall Out Boy was performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night where they performed I Don’t Care. At 2:30, they decided to throw in a touch of Britney Spears’ song, Womanizer.

And why not? When everybody else is jumping off the bridge, I guess you jump, too?

Amy Winehouse has been turned loose from the hospital where she was sucking up to the nurses so stay longer. She was in the hospital for almost an entire month, when her rep claimed that she was again suffering from another adverse reaction to her medication. (ahem overdose cough cough)

The singer quickly jetted off to St. Lucia to party half-naked on the beach and in the water. (Warning: Link is very NSFW & may get you fired or make you vomit)

At least she’s getting some desperately needed sun and looking healthier. But when’s the next album coming out already????

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While in Europe, Lil’ Kim managed to butcher Rihanna’s song, “Disturbia”.

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After the R.I.A.A. have gone after people for illegally downloading music over the internet, they’ve said that they plan to find more effective ways to deal with the piracy problem.

I agree, it’s hard to stay in the good graces of the public when you’re suing little 12-year-old Joey because he stole the Jonas Brothers’ album off of Limewire.

Since 2003, the R.I.A.A. have initiated legal action against some 35,000 people. Usually, the cases involve the parties getting sued for tons of cash, way more than the $1.00 that it would’ve cost them to get the song from iTunes.

They’ve finally realized that the lawsuits didn’t do anything to curb online piracy. Their new idea is to work with the internet service providers which will have them emailing the ISPs when it finds their customers offering free music online. The ISP, in turn, will alert the offending customer by sending them an email. Then they’ll ask the customer to stop, and if the customer ignores the first attempt, they will receive one or two more emails. If the customer continues with the file sharing, the ISPs will cause the service to become slower. After all of the attempts have failed, the ISP will cut you off.

What do you think of this move by the R.I.A.A.?

Kanye West has made a nice New Year’s resolution. He plans to be nicer to the paparazzi and make peace with them.

He has gotten arrested a couple of times after having his scuffles with the snappers. One time the tiff ended up with the snapper getting a cut on his nose.

But Kanye promises 2009 will be better. He told the TMZ crew, “I love you guys. That’s my New Year’s resolution. Me and the paparazzi.”

Wonder what made him change his mind? Just recently, he was talking about how laws should be enacted to have the photographers be required to ask permission before taking their pictures.

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It wasn’t bad enough that Russell Brand picked on the Jonas Brothers at the Video Music Awards this year, for wearing purity rings and remaining virgins until marriage.

Now, he’s stirring the pot even more. When asked who he wants to kiss this New Year’s Eve, he replied, “I think all of the Jonas Brothers. But very gently and consensually.”

Nice.

Think Jordin Sparks is going to come to their defense again?

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Miley Cyrus reportedly wanted to be emancipated from her parents because they didn’t care for her dating 20-year-old underwear model, Justin Gaston.

I’ve just found out that her request for an emancipation was denied! It just goes to show you that money can’t buy you everything. Besides that, why on Earth should this child be allowed to run her own finances and everything. The court probably knew why she wanted it, so she could bump uglies with that hot model.

Take that Miley fans! Mwuah!

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