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Christina Aguilera to Contribute New Music to Animated “Addams Family” Movie Soundtrack

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Christina Aguilera is joining the Family…

The 38-year-old half-Ecuadorian American singer will contribute original music to the upcoming animated Addams Family movie soundtrack, according to MGM. 

Christina Aguilera

Aguilera will perform “Haunted Heart,” which was written by Antonina Armato, Aguilera and Tim James. It was produced by Rock Mafia. “Haunted Heart” will be released later this month by RCA Recordsahead of the film’s debut. 

But Aguilera isn’t the only Latina appearing on the soundtrack…

Karol Gwill perform “My Family” alongside Migos, Rock Mafiaand Snoop Dogg. The song was written by Antonina Armato, Quavious Keyate Marshall, Carolina Giraldo, Danny Parra, Tim James, Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. and Vic Mizzy. It’s produced by Rock Mafia.

It’ll be the first Addams Family track to be released. The track is being released by MGM Records and distributed by 12 Tone Music. 

“Christina Aguilera, Migos, Karol G, Rock Mafia and Snoop Dogg are powerhouse talents,” said MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman said in a statement. “We could not have asked for a better lineup of global superstars to help audiences embrace the weird and celebrate the absurd with two brand-new songs that perfectly [complement] this fresh, fun take on MGM’s beloved franchise, just in time for Halloween.”

The first new song, a collaboration between Migos, Karol G, Rock Mafia and Snoop titled “My Family,” will be released on Friday, September 13. 

Featuring the voice talents of Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chlöe Grace Moretz and Bette Midler, The Addams Familyis slated to hit theaters nationwide on October 11.

Three Tracks from Gomez’s “For You” Album Leaked Online

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Selena Gomez is facing a new dilemma…

The 22-year-old half-Mexican American singer actress’ upcoming greatest hits album features a high-octane remix of her single “My Dilemma,” from her 2011 When The Sun Goes Down album.

Selena Gomez

“My Dilemma 2.0,” is one of three songs from For You, an album of alternate takes, remixes and new tracks, that have been leaked online.

In addition to the “My Dilemma” remix, the new track “Do It” and a Boy Lightning remix of “Forget Forever” off of last year’s Stars Dance album have been leaked.

The tracks appeared on an uncertified Gomez-dedicated YouTube page Thursday and Friday.

Earlier this month, Gomez shared lead single “The Heart Wants What It Wants” with a dramatic, possibly Justin Bieber-inspired video.

The “My Dilemma 2.0” reworking brings the song up-to-date with contemporary EDM-inspired production, making for a dynamic single.

“Do It” is an uber poppy produced by Rock Mafia with a catchy, almost Rihanna-like chorus.

And Boy Lightning’s “Forget Forever” remix is entirely club-ready, full-bore EDM take on the song.

For You is due out on November 24.

Blacc Lends His Voice to Coca-Cola’s World Cup Anthem “The World is Ours”

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The world is Aloe Blacc’s… At least when it comes to the upcoming 2014 World Cup.

The 35-year-old Panamanian American singer-songwriter is adding a little soul to a new version of Coca-Cola’s World Cup anthem, a mash-up between the Coke campaign theme “The World is Ours” featuring David Correy and an original song by Blacc.

Aloe Blacc

Following his second appearance at Coachella this Friday (April 18), Blacc will join Correy in a performance of the song at L.A. Live on Saturday when the FIFA World Cup trophy tour makes its final stop in Los Angeles.

“A World Cup song in any capacity is a fantastic opportunity to share music with the entire world,” Blacc tells Billboard. “It’s a blessing for me, especially because it’s the kind of music I want to make, uplifting and inspirational. It just fit right, it made sense to get involved.”

Blacc, who appears on Avicii‘s “Wake Me Up” and has earned a  current Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 single “The Man,” brings his vocal muscle, melody and some new lyrics to Coke’s Brazilian-rooted, club-friendly soccer song.

More than twenty versions of the anthem have already been recorded by Correy, Brazilian percussionists Monoblanco and a team of international artists.

“The World is Ours by David Correy X Aloe Blacc,” available on Spotify and iTunes as a single, will be included on the official World Cup album, On Rhythm, One Love, due out May 12.

“The way I wanted to do it was to write my own song,” Blacc says of his contribution to the Coke anthem. “Something that felt a little bit more like me, that wasn’t too much of a dance song.”

Blacc’s album Lift Your Spirit, debuted and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart, and rose to No. 1 on the R&B Albums chart.  One track on Blacc’s album was produced by Rock Mafia, who produced “The World is Ours,” and provided Coke’s connection to Blacc.

“It was great to do a mash up between my song [“Hello World“] and David Correy’s song,” Blacc adds. “The message that I wanted to convey was oneness. I’ve been lucky enough to have my music accepted in countries all over the world. And everywhere I go I recognize music, sports entertainment being something that brings us all together. Football, soccer is something that makes us all one; its like a religion in a lot of places.”

Growing up in Orange County, where he was raised by his Panamanian parents, Blacc played soccer, in addition to learning the trumpet, and later, getting involved with hip hop.

“Almost all of the guys I went to school with played soccer in some form or fashion so it doesn’t escape anybody,” he says, adding that in his case, playing the sport was inevitable. “My Dad was the coach, I had to.”

Correy Perform’s Coca-Cola’s 2014 FIFA World Cup Anthem

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It appears that the world is David Correy’s…

The 26-year-old Brazilian American singer and former The X Factor contestant has been chosen to record Coca-Cola‘s global 2014 FIFA World Cup anthem.

David Correy

Correy performs the song, entitled “The World is Ours,” with the Brazilian percussion troupe Monobloco.

The soccer-themed track features a pumped up pop melody tethered by the Brazilian roots rhythms commonly identified with carnival, as well as inspirational lyrics readymade for stadium sing-alongs.

“The World is Ours” will be the theme of the brand’s international “World’s Cup” campaign. The tournament year anthem was written by song-writing team Rock Mafia (Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez) and produced by Brazilian-born Mario Caldato Jr., who has worked with the Beastie Boys, Jack Johnson, and Brazilian artists including Seu Jorge and Bebel Gilberto.

“We always try to bring to light our campaign ideas through music and in 2014 we’re talking about the World Cup and bringing the world together,” says Joe Belliotti, Director of Global Entertainment Marketing at Coca-Cola. “That is what the song was meant to do from a lyric perspective. From a music perspective, we wanted the music to stay very authentic to Brazil, but in an original way that would resonate with an audience internationally…we’re taking that rhythm of Brazil and pairing it with just a great mainstream song.”

Correy, best known as a 2012 The X Factor finalist who re-connected with his Brazilian birth mother after appearing on the reality show, will debut the song live tomorrow on Corcovado Mountain above Rio de Janeiro.

“It’s such a feel-good song,” says Correy, whose tattoos include one on his back of a Brazilian flag covering a hand making the metal horns sign, which is spotlighted on the single’s cover photo. He opens the 2:38 minute track with a call to “kick it to the world.”

“I think with the rhythms, the song, the message, it’s going to touch a lot of people,” he says.

Tomorrow’s performance of the song will mark the opening of the Coke-sponsored World Cup Trophy tour, which takes the  tournament trophy to 88 countries.

Correy and Monobloco will perform the anthem at select stops on the tour, where fans’ voices will be recorded and added to future mixes. Artists from different countries will also collaborate with Correy on recordings of the song in different languages. A Portuguese version called “Tu Mundo,” with vocals by Brazilian singer Gaby Amarantos was released in June in Brazil. That song did not include Correy’s vocals.

“The World is Ours” will be immediately available for streaming on Coca-Cola partner Spotify, and will later be sold widely as a download at digital outlets. The song will be featured in Coke’s World Cup-themed TV ads and mobile campaigns.

“The World of Ours” is the first major anthem to be unveiled for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, which opens in Sao Paulo on June 12. FIFA has yet to announce the official World Cup anthem.

Teaser Video Released for Gomez’s Upcoming Album “Stars Dance”

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Selena Gomez is making the stars dance with her latest music…

The 20-year-old half-Mexican singer/actress has released a short teaser clip for her forthcoming new album Stars Dance, set to the tune of its title track, to remind fans of album’s upcoming July 23 release date.

Selena Gomez

Gomez’s new album includes her current No. 1 hit single “Come & Get It“ and latest single “Slow Down.”

The short clip, at a mere 27 seconds, starts off by revealing the album’s producer Rock Mafia, who posted the link on their official Twitter account. It’s then followed by the album’s cover image – a black-and-white photo of Gomez dressed in an elaborately beaded outfit and headpiece – with her left hand stroking the side of her face. It ends with her reveal of the album’s release date.

The clip embodies the title of Gomez’s new album with all the starry visuals , giving the illusion that you’re in outer space. It also features electronica-inspired instrumentals that give listeners a sort of extra-terrestrial feeling.

In addition to the up tempo singles, Gomez’s fans will be treated to “Love Will Remember,” the most personal track on the record, according to Gomez, as it is admittedly about her on-and-off relationship with Justin Bieber.

Gomez Reportedly Making Music with Boyfriend Justin Bieber

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Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber may be out to prove that “the couple that records together, stays together”…

The 20-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress is reportedly working on new music with her boyfriend of more than a year.

Bieber is writing and producing tracks for Gomez’s next album, according to MTV, including one that he played for the Black Eyed Peas’ frontman, will.i.am. Speaking with Canada’s New Music Live, will.i.am recalled hearing the song.

“He was like, ‘Yeah, I wrote it for Selena. It’s great,” said will.i.am. “And it was really awesome. It was really, really dope.”

No word on what kind of song Bieber wrote, but earlier this year, Gomez told E! News that she wanted her next album to be “really fun.”

“It’s not going to be necessarily, ‘Here’s my tell-all,’” she said, referencing her famous boyfriend. “It’s going to be more of something that people could say, ‘It could be that or it could be this or it could be that.’ At the end of the day, I only make my music because I want it [to] be really fun, and if I could have people dance to it, relate to it, have a good time, that’s all I want.”

Gomez’s last album, When the Sun Goes Down, peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart following its release in June 2011. The singer hasn’t officially announced a release date for her next effort, but it’s expected to come out sometime in 2013.

Gomez has also reportedly collaborated with Toby Gad and Rock Mafia on her new album.