I Like It...A Lot

Enrique Iglesias hasn't had a top 40 hit on the pop charts in years...until this summer!

His latest song with Pitbull "I Like It" has hit the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, and is definitely gearing up to be one of the songs of summer.

It's nothing groundbreaking - auto-tuned synth beats with Enrique singing about dancing and women...but who cares about artistic ability. When it's 96 degrees out it's time to get down!!

Check out the song and video for "I Like It".

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Shakira Shaking it Up on Tour

International superstar Shakira has announced that she will be going on tour in North America, starting with performances at Madison Square Garden, Houston's Toyota Center, and L.A.'s Staples Center, beginning September 21.

Hmmm...those are some pretty large venues...you think she can fill them?

Shakira's last studio album She Wolf only sold about 300,000 copies, and was considered a huge disappointment. Then again, she is one of those artists who has such a large, loyal fan base, that they might go see her anyway!

Her appeal is international, having been one of the most successful Latin artists of all time, as well as successfully crossing over to Engligh-language albums. Her most successful album in the U.S. was 2001's Laundry Service, which is certified 3-times platinum but the RIAA for sales of over 3 million.

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Shakira Seeks World Domination

The new issue of Rolling Stone Magazine is out, and Latin bombshell Shakira graces its cover.

I like Shakira, but to be honest I'm surprised about this; the first single off of her upcoming album "She Wolf" failed to crack the top 10, and her 3rd English language album has been pushed back so her record label can release a new single that will hopefully catch on better with American fans.

I think there are some more noteworthy musicians that could have been on the cover (I was actually hoping it would be Rihanna, who if is smart should give the magazine her first legit interview since she was beaten by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.)

But aside from that, I'm also dissapointed in the new Rolling Stone format as a whole; why on EARTH would the most popular music magazine in history have a sports section?! Can anyone tell me??

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Remind You of Anything...?

The new video for Shakira's "She Wolf" appears to have been inspired by Britney's recent tour, and her past performances.

The clip has Shakira dancing provocatively in a cage, with a flesh colored suit on that makes her look naked.

In Britney's concert tour, she performs her hit "Piece of Me" while dancing provocatively in a cage. And who can forget her 2000 VMA performance when she ripped off her suit and appeared to be in nothing but a see through glittery outfit.

Maybe Shakira needs to think of some original ideas.

The Record Roundup

The Record Roundup is a weekly list of songs, albums, and anything pop culture that you should be aware of for the week.

This week, our list is topped by Shakira and her crazyridiculouslyweirdbutawesome new song "She Wolf." Here is the complete list of the other tasty little treats of this week.

THE LIST

1. Shakira's "She Wolf" - Probably one of the weirdest pop songs I've heard in a while, with creepy howling in the background, and a digitized Shak oozing her Columbian hotness all over the track.

2. Re-Vamped Billboard.com - The website that I, (along with millions of other chart followers) have grown up with, has completely redesigned and reformatted their layout. Equipped with an all new game that let's people choose which top 5 artists will make the biggest splash on the charts each week, the site is much more interactive and visually appealing.

3. Turtle Boy Music Awards - This is for all the locals looking to vote for their favorite Worcester musicians! Voting has already begun but go to Worcester Magazine online and click on the link to cast your vote!

4. Kings of Leon Announcing Fall Tour -Yessssssssssss

5. Jason Mraz close to breaking Billboard record - The laid back singer's monster single "I'm Yours" is still hanging around the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, even after 66 weeks on the charts. If the song can stick around for 4 more, he'll surpass LeAnn Rime's "How Do I Live" as the longest running song in Billboard history. You go Glenn Cocoa!


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