Mariah Carey releases the video for Oh Santa, the single off her latest holiday adventure, Merry Christmas II You (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version) [+digital booklet].

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1. Atlanta loves Zo! and The Foreign Exchange Family [GFM]
2. Beyoncé Line Dances In The Street With Group Of Women [Yahoo]
3. El DeBarge Plots Headlining Tour, Records with Babyface [Billboard]
4. Kenny Burns releases his documentary [KB]
5. Sade Announces Her First Tour in 10 Years [Billboard]
6. Justin Bieber has the last laugh [SG]
7. How To Really Get Your Music On Blogs [PDF] [TMB]
8. Soundgarden’s Platinum Game [WSJ]
9. Mariah Carey debuts her new Christmas single [HP]
10. Every Little Step with Mike Tyson & Wayne Brady [FOD]

B.U.R.N.S. from KENNY BURNS on Vimeo.

Great new documentary from Kenny Burns, lifestyle specialist and key influencer who has been responsible for the promotional success of Monica’s “Miss Thang,” Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” and many others… who then stepped out on his own orchestrating the double platinum selling girl group Dream having the highest debut for girl groups at #2 on the billboard charts. Kenny also served as Vice President at Mariah Carey Monarch Music and Roc-A-Fella Records respectively.

What better time than a holiday weekend to premiere this very special interview with Kelly Price. In part 1. you had an opportunity to read about the great new track from Kelly “Tired”. Today you will have an opportunity to hear from Kelly about the ins and outs, ups and downs of the business of music.

This was a very informative interview and I would encourage aspiring artists to really take notes on the advice that Kelly gives on navigating this business from her own experience. Enjoy!

Kelly Price Interview by GrownFolksMusic

Jermaine Jackson tossed a rose after singing in front of his brother's casket during the memorial service on Tuesday. Source: Monica Almeida/The New York Times

Earlier today at the Staples Center, AEG and Ken Ehrlich produced a very respectful and honorable tribute to the greatest entertainer of all times, Michael Joseph Jackson. There were great performances from Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, John Mayer, Usher and many others. Of course, hearing his daughter Paris speak at the end of the ceremony was the ultimate tear jerker for all.

It’s been a long day, and an emotional roller coaster. You can check out clips of all the performances after the jump. Once again, I’d just like to say thank you to Michael Jackson for sharing your gifts of love, creativity and music with the world. Thank you to Katherine and Joe Jackson, as well as the entire Jackson family for sharing your son/brother/family with the world. R.I.P. MJ.

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If you’re in NYC today, be sure to checkout the tribute to Luther on his 58th birthday, f/Kenny Wesley, V, Brad Marquis, & the very talented Gordon Chambers at The Blue Note. Check out ONUTTS for more information.

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New single from The Dream, off his new album, Love vs. Hate, available tomorrow. Preview the album after the jump and let us know what you think. GFM worthy?

Shout out to Concrete Loop for the clip.
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Check out Mariah do what she does best at the Neighborhood Ball on Tuesday, performing “Hero” for our new president — powerful and yet understated performance.

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