Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Adam Lambert's "Time For Miracles" Single Leaks Early


Adam Lambert's new single "Time for Miracles" has leaked online, a week in advance of its planned Oct. 27 debut.

The song, which anchors the soundtrack to the upcoming apocalypse-themed movie "2012," was originally scheduled to premiere along with its music video during screenings of Michael Jackson's "This Is It" movie. But "Time for Miracles" hit iTunes Italy store over the weekend and quickly made its way to YouTube.

"Baby you know that, baby it's time for miracles/'Cause I ain't givin' up on love," Lambert booms on the power ballad's chorus, showcasing his vocal prowess.

"Time for Miracles" was produced by Rob Cavallo, who is also said to have collaborated with Lambert on his forthcoming debut album, reportedly now due Nov. 23. Lambert has been recording material for his solo debut with a host of hitmakers, including Max Martin, Pink, Linda Perry and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald.

Rihanna's New Album Is 'Rated R'


After much speculation, Def Jam Records announced today (Oct. 20) that Rihanna will be releasing her fourth studio album, "Rated R," on Nov. 23. "Russian Roulette," the first single, will premiere today at 11:23 a.m. EST on Rihanna's official website, rihannannow.com, while an accompanying video, directed by Anthony Mandler, will debut on ABC.

"Russian Roulette" was written and produced by labelmate Ne-Yo ("Take A Bow," "Hate That I Love You"). The-Dream, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Chase & Status and Justin Timberlake are among the other collaborators and producers who appear on "Rated R."

"Rated R" is the follow-up to 2007's "Good Girl Gone Bad," which spawned the hit single "Umbrella," among others, and the first official release from Rihanna since the February altercation with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. The album has sold more than 2.5 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.