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After a whirlwind year that saw Destiny’s Child headlining the “TRL” tour and selling more than 3.4 million copies of Survivor, Beyoncé Knowles, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland are showing no sign of slowing down in 2002. In the works: a springtime world tour with Knowles’ singing sister, Solange, after which they’ll begin work on their fourth studio album, according to a Columbia Records spokesperson. A start date for the trek hasn’t been set, and no additional details on the album were available at press time. In the meantime, the ladies continue to work on solo albums, and Knowles is… Read more »

Destiny’s Child is not disbanding, the group announced today in response to rumors recently reported in the press. Destiny’s Child’s plans include brand-new albums, a world tour in spring 2002, TV appearances in both the United States and in Europe, and much more in the future. “We are very much a group, very much together, and plan to be for many years,” said Destiny’s Child. “We’ve worked really hard to get to where we are and have been blessed with success and the incredible support of our fans. We’re like sisters, we really love and understand each other and have… Read more »

Would you trust an 11-year-old rapper when big money is on the line? A game show contestant faced that predicament recently when rapper Lil’ Romeo participated in “Young Stars Week” on “Hollywood Squares.” Luckily, the contestant didn’t trust him. “I bluffed,” Romeo said in a “Hollywood Squares” press release. “They didn’t believe me, but even if they did, it’s a game so it’s cool.” Lil’ Romeo fans can see the young rhyme slinger’s bluffing skills when the segments air December 24-28. Country music star Billy Gilman and opera singer Charlotte Church also took part in “Young Stars Week,” along with… Read more »

Although the Ozzy Osbourne/ Rob Zombie Merry Mayhem tour has encountered its share of setbacks-including the postponement of 10 shows after Osbourne broke his leg in a bathroom mishap and the recent cancellation of the last two shows due to routing problems-Osbourne continues to be pleased with the proceedings. Fans, he says, are particularly happy that he’s gotten back together with Zakk Wylde, who was his guitarist in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Osbourne said that bringing Wylde back into the band was a reaction to the fans’ expressed wishes. “I listen to my fan base,” he says. “I… Read more »

After tackling the airwaves this year with “Bootylicious,” the Destiny’s Child singer has moved on to sampling K.C. and the Sunshine Band’s 1976 disco hit “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” on a song for the next Austin Powers movie, “Austin Powers in Goldmember.” Beyoncé plays the lead female role, Foxy Cleopatra, opposite Mike Myers, who wrote the “Booty”-sampling song, titled “Hey, Goldmember.” “It’s not a serious song – it’s really funny and crazy” Beyoncé said recently at a Los Angeles recording studio where she was working on it. “It is actually [in the movie] the first time you see… Read more »

Hip Hop’s most notable duo – Def Jam artists Method Man and Redman hit the road this holiday season to support the release of their first feature film How High, which will be released by Universal Pictures on December 21st and soundtrack, hitting stores on December 11th. The tour will begin on December 2nd in Phoenix, AZ and end on December 30th in Miami, FL. The two pair up to perform such classic hits as “How High” the duos first collaboration, “Bring Da Pain,” a Method favorite, and “How To Roll A Blunt” a Redman club banger along with brand… Read more »

Despite recent box office duds from Mariah Carey (Glitter) and ‘NSync’s Lance Bass and Joey Fatone (On the Line), musicians are continuing to pile up the film roles. Rapper Snoop Dogg, who most recently starred in Bones and The Wash (with Dr. Dre), has signed on to appear in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of the classic ’70s police-action series Starsky and Hutch, starring Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, according to Australia’s News Interactive (www.news.com.au). The Warner Bros. film is being directed by Todd Phillips (Road Trip) and is due next year. Snoop Dogg will also appear as himself, along with… Read more »

Sean ” P. Diddy” Combs and Black Rob were on hand to help G. Dep, Bay Boy Entertainment’s latest sensation, celebrate the release of his debut set, Child Of The Ghetto, at New York nightclub Saci on Wednesday night (November 28). The album release party was hosted by Frank Jigga, with DJ Goldfinger providing the music backdrop. Combs and Black Rob joined G. Dep on stage to perform several songs, including “Let’s Get It,” “Everyday,” “Child Of The Ghetto,” and “Special Delivery.” G. Dep’s Child Of The Ghetto debuted at Number 105 on the Billboard 200 albums chart after selling… Read more »

The head of Bertelsmann’s e-commerce arm became the latest victim of the German media giant’s restructuring on Wednesday when the group announced a major shake-up of its music distribution interests. Bertelsmann said Andreas Schmidt was leaving the company as the German-based group unveiled plans to fold its e-commerce arm into BeMusic, a new unit that will house its record club, music retailer and other music distribution businesses. Guetersloh, Germany-based Bertelsmann is sprucing up its sprawling media empire ahead of an expected stock market flotation in the next two to three years, and has been reviewing its business for possible cost-saving… Read more »

Britney Spears has signed on to play herself in a small role in “Austin Powers in Goldmember,” which will star Destiny’s Child singer Beyoncé Knowles as Foxy Cleopatra and Mike Myers as the titular International Man of Mystery. Legendary producer, composer and industry mogul Quincy Jones will also play himself in the movie, which is scheduled to hit theaters July 26, according to New Line Cinema. Heather Graham and Seth Green will revisit their roles as Felicity Shagwell and Scott Evil, respectively, and British screen smoothie Michael Caine (“The Cider House Rules”) is also slated to act in “Goldmember.” Spears… Read more »