Chris Brown Moves Up 'Graffiti' Release Date

Chris Brown's new album 'Graffiti' is confirmed to be put out for purchase across United States a week earlier on December 8.

Chris Brown has changed the release date for his forthcoming third studio album "Graffiti", moving it from December 15 to a week earlier. "Good NEWS: my album date has changed.. December 8. Graffiti. If u love me get it twice and if u hate me still get it," he wrote on Twitter.

The first and second singles from the forthcoming effort have come out. In the first one "I Can Transform Ya", Chris collaborates with Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz. Meanwhile, he chooses to go solo in the second single "Crawl" but brings fellow singer Cassie for its music video.

Recently, Chris has also hit studio with Trey Songz. They recorded a duet track with the help from powerhouse producer Polow da Don. "He put this beat on, we started playing around with a crazy concept - just having fun for real," Trey told MTV. Since it was meant just for fun, he was unsure whether it will make it to the "Graffiti" album. He said, "When I tell you I came by last minute and we cut it real quick - very quick. He's keeping it. It's gonna be a great look."

Starting from date 14 this month, Chris Brown will embark on a "Fan Appreciation" tour. Beside aimed to acknowledge and thank fans for their ongoing support, the gig is also meant to support the new album and raise funds for non-profit organizations. He will make one last stop on December 15 at Nokia Theater in New York City.

John Mayer Announces 'Battle Studies' Tour Dates

John Mayer will begin touring to support his new album 'Battle Studies' in February next year with the help from Michael Franti and Spearhead as special guests.

John Mayer is gearing up to hit the road to support his November 17 release "Battle Studies". He will kick off the gig on February 8, 2010 and finish it off on April 10. Michael Franti and Spearhead are recruited as his special guests.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale on November 21. Fans who pre-order "Battle Studies" through November 10 on John's official website will access their own exclusive tour pre-sale before tickets are available anywhere else.

Before he is taking his entourage for the traveling show, John Mayer will make an intimate performance on the "TODAY" show, singing "Who Says" on November 19. Additionally, he will have a sit-in with David Letterman's sidekick Paul Shaffer and then tape a performance for "Late Show with David Letterman".

After the taping, a small group of fans will be invited to join John for a post-show concert which will stream live on David's official website and remain online through the beginning of the "Battle Studies" Tour.

"Battle Studies" tour dates:

Feb 08 - Charleston, SC at North Charleston Coliseum
Feb 09 - Birmingham, AL at BJCC Arena
Feb 10 - Nashville, TN at Sommet Center
Feb 12 - Auburn Hills, MI at The Palace of Auburn Hills
Feb 13 - Toronto, ON at Air Canada Centre
Feb 16 - Ottawa, ON at Scotiabank Place
Feb 17 - Montreal, QC at Bell Centre
Feb 19 - Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun
Feb 20 - Washington, DC at Verizon Center
Feb 21 - Philadelphia, PA at Wachovia Center
Feb 24 - Boston, MA at TD Garden
Feb 25 - New York, NY at Madison Square Garden
Feb 28 - Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Arena
Mar 01 - Milwaukee, WI at Bradley Center
Mar 02 - St. Paul, MN at Xcel Energy Center
Mar 04 - Omaha, NE at Qwest Center
Mar 05 - Oklahoma City, OK at Ford Center
Mar 06 - Houston, TX at Toyota Center
Mar 08 - Austin, TX at Frank Erwin Center
Mar 09 - Dallas, TX at American Airlines Center
Mar 10 - New Orleans, LA at New Orleans Arena
Mar 12 - Columbus, OH at Nationwide Arena
Mar 13 - Louisville, KY at Freedom Hall
Mar 15 - Greensboro, NC at Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Mar 16 - Charlottesville, VA at John Paul Jones Arena
Mar 17 - Atlanta, GA at Philips Arena
Mar 19 - Memphis, TN at Fed Ex Forum
Mar 20 - St Louis, MO at Scottrade Center
Mar 22 - Kansas City, MO at Sprint Center
Mar 23 - Denver, CO at Pepsi Center
Mar 25 - Los Angeles, CA at Staples Center
Mar 26 - San Jose, CA at HP Pavilion
Mar 30 - Portland, OR at Rose Garden
Mar 31 - Seattle, WA at KeyArena
Apr 01 - Vancouver, BC at General Motors Place
Apr 03 - Calgary, AB at Pengrowth Saddledome
Apr 04 - Edmonton, AB at Rexall Place
Apr 06 - Saskatoon, SK at Credit Union Centre
Apr 07 - Winnipeg, MB at MTS Centre
Apr 08 - Fargo, ND at FargoDome
Apr 10 - Chicago, IL at United Center

Promo Video of Taylor Swift Spoofing Kanye West on 'SNL'

MTV has teased a bit of what to expect from the country singer's hosting duty on 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend.

Yes, Taylor Swift will make fun of the MTV Video Music Awards infamous incident in September when Kanye West rudely interrupted her acceptance speech. A short video has been released via MTV to promote Swift's hosting duty on "Saturday Night Live" this Saturday, November 7.

Greeting the audience as the host, Swift is accompanied by the variety show's regular Bill Hader who is apparently on the phone. After Swift finishes her line, Hader says, "Whoops, Kanye West just called. He thinks Beyonce should host instead. Funny joke, right?" Swift makes no comment, only whispering to herself "Wow".

During MTV VMAs, the rapper cut short Swift's Best Female Video speech by taking over the mic and declaring "Beyonce has the best video of all time!" Beyonce Knowles, who later on won the top prize of Best Video, gave the stage to Swift to finish her speech.

The timing was right when Swift was tapped to be the host as well as the performer on "SNL" this weekend. "I told all the writers, 'Don't count anything out'," Swift told MTV. "I want to go completely, 100 percent in. I don't want to be halfway involved. Just because I have a lot of things to do as far as being musical guest and host doesn't mean I don't want to live up to my full hosting demands."

Swift began taping the skit on Monday, November 2 during when she wrote on her Twitter, "Starting the SNL process. I kinda feel like I might have a heart attack or pass out in the pitch meeting. I'm that excited."

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Russell Brand Said to Propose to Katy Perry

Reports have been mounting that Russell is ready to propose to Katy, despite the fact that they've been dating for just two months.

Things, apparently, are getting serious between Russell Brand and Katy Perry and there are reports that the actor is ready to pop the question to the songstress. The engagement speculation is prompted by the fact that Russell has turned his back on his womanizing ways ever since he dated Katy. He even has expressed his willingness to settle down and start a family with her.

A source close to the British star has been quoted by Hollyscoop as stating, "We've never seen him like this. He always has a woman on his arm, or in his bed, and hasn't been interested in monogamy." The source then adds, "But this is different - we all think it won't be long before he marries Katy. I'm waiting for a call to say they are in that Little Chapel in Vegas and have run off to get married."

Russell's friend Noel Gallagher chimes in, "He's a changed man, Russell." No comment has been made just yet by Russell himself, but he just can't stop praising his leading lady. "To be honest I haven't stopped smiling. She's a lovely girl and it's going really, really well. In fact I've never felt more settled in all my life. Katy is fantastic. I'm really happy," so he gushes.

Russell Brand began dating Katy Perry after their meeting at this year's MTV Video Music Awards in September. Playing it coy at first, they finally went public as a couple in October, making an appearance together at a party hosted by fashion powerhouse Fendi in Paris.

Taylor Swift Rocking With Pete Wentz in Band Hero Commercial

Taylor Swift is joined by Travis Barker, Pete Wentz and Rivers Cuomo when singing 'Love Story' in the Band Hero commercial ad.

Taylor Swift appears alongside Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, Blink-182's Travis Barker and Weezer's Rivers Cuomo in Brett Ratner-directed commercial ad for Activision video game Band Hero. Taylor wears a mini silver dress, while the three guys are seen sporting white shorts and pink shirt, similar to what was worn by Tom Cruise in "Risky Business".

"The premise is that we're sliding out into a living room and it's me and three other players. The three other players are some of my musical heroes," Taylor commented on the video shoot. "I'm kind of freaking out, getting to work with Travis Barker, Pete Wentz and Rivers Cuomo from Weezer. They're rocking out to my song."

"We slide out into the living room and it becomes this giant arena. They're playing 'Love Story' and it's this intense choreographed transformation. Walls are being pulled up and furniture is moving. It's all so well done. I'm so excited about it."

Band Hero has come out for purchase across North America since November 3. In addition to "Love Story", Taylor Swift's other songs which are featured in the set include "Picture to Burn" and "You Belong with Me".

James Franco, From 'General Hospital' to '30 Rock'

Plus, a first look at James Franco as the mysterious man coming to Port Charles on 'General Hospital' is available.

A feature film star going to soap opera, James Franco will hop on one more wagon to star on "30 Rock". Entertainment Weekly has reported that he will follow up his "General Hospital" stint with a guest star appearance on the primetime Emmy Award-winning comedy. Unlike in the soap drama, his appearance on "30 Rock" is likely a one-time stint.

NBC has not given its official statement regarding the casting but EW has provided a bit of information on how he would incorporate to the story. An insider said that Franco will play himself and he will be involved in a "faux romance" with Jane Krakowski's Jenna, a courtesy of their respective agents.

Back in September, writer slash star Tina Fey has hinted this kind of storyline, telling EW, "[Jenna gets] into a high-profile relationship with a movie star that is arranged by their agents." The plan is, Franco would start filming his part this week.

Meanwhile, the first look of the "Milk" star in "General Hospital" has been shared by Soap.net. There is still no word yet what character he is playing on the daytime show, but it was reported back then that he is a mystery man not involved in any of the hospital procedure. Franco will stay at the Port Charles for at least two months starting November 20.

'2012' Crashes Into Los Angeles for Premiere

The black carpet rolled out in front of Regal Cinemas LA Live greets the oncoming celebrities like Adam Lambert, Amanda Peet, John Cusack, Camilla Belle and Jason Biggs.

Two weeks shy of its theatrical debut in the U.S., "2012 (2009)" went to downtown Los Angeles for its premiere. On Tuesday, November 3, black carpet was rolled out and a scene of destruction complete with a car crashing through a wall was built up in front of Regal Cinemas LA Live to greet the oncoming celebrities.

Many of the cast members were seen joining the festivity on the special evening. Amanda Peet, John Cusack, Thandie Newton, Woody Harrelson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oliver Platt and Danny Glover were only some of them spotted. Two of its young actors, Liam James and Morgan Lily who played Noah and Lilly Curtis, were present as well.

The man behind the global disaster movie, director/produce/writer Roland Emmerich, also didn't miss out the special screening. He came in accompanied by his producer sister Ute Emmerich. Additionally, season 8 runner-up of "American Idol" as well as the singer of the lead single off the film's soundtrack, Adam Lambert, was also making an appearance at the black carpet.

A handful of celebrity guests was also captured attending the premiere. Among them were Camilla Belle, Lauren Graham, Dania Ramirez, Sofia Vergara, George Hamilton, Mickey Rooney, Estella Warren, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Vail Bloom, and Jason Biggs and his actress wife Jenny Mollen.

Interlacing the prophecy in Mayan calendar with natural disasters, "2012" presents an epic adventure about a global cataclysm leading to the end of the world. Despite its end-of-the-world tone, this disaster movie will focus more on the heroic struggle of the survivors. It will open wide in theaters across the U.S. next Friday on November 13.