NEW MUSIC: David Guetta x Ludacris x Taio Cruz - 'Little Bad Girl'

Another David Guetta track, this time featuring Ludacris and the UK's Taio Cruz.

What do you think?

PICTURE THIS: Celebs Walk The Red Carpet At The Billboard Awards 2011

Check out who wore what on the red carpet at the Billboard Awards 2011 which took place last night in Las Vegas.

More pictures after the jump.

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NEWS: Supafest Festival Kicks Off In Sydney

A whole host of artists are in Australia for the 2011 Supafest Festival. The first show, which took place at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, included perfomances from the likes of Nelly, Bow Wow, Snoop Dogg and more.

Keri Hilson performed a selection of songs from her 'No Boys Allowed' album whilst Ciara kept the stage entertained with her impressive dance routines.

The festival is due to hit Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Check out some of the pictures after the jump!

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NEW MUSIC: Taio Cruz - 'Imagine'

Taio Cruz has covered John Lennon's classic 'Imagine' for 2011. 

What do you think of Taio's effort?

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Taio Cruz ft Kylie Minogue - 'Higher'

The music video for 'Higher', which features on the International version of Taio Cruz's 'Rokstarr', has been released featuring Kylie Minogue.

Apparently the US release of 'Higher' features rapper Travie McCoy....

Does the Kylie and Taio collabo work?

NEW MUSIC: Taio Cruz x Kylie Minogue - 'Higher' [REMIX]

 

Taio Cruz has found himself somebody else to collaborate with...this time it's Kylie Minogue on the track 'Higher'.

It's rumoured to be featured on the re-release of Taio Cruz's album 'Rokstarr' in Australia.

No doubt if this is released it'll sell well.

Do you like it?

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Tinchy Stryder x Taio Cruz - 'Second Chance'

Taio Cruz and Tinchy Stryder have teamed up again for Tinchy's new single 'Second Chance' and here's the video.

The single will feature on Tinchy's soon-to-be-released album 'Third Strike'.

Do you think these two label mates should team up again in the future?

NEW MUSIC: Tinchy Stryder ft Taio Cruz - 'Second Chance' [RADIO RIP]

Here's Tinchy's Stryder's brand new single 'Second Chance' featuring his Island Records label mate, Taio Cruz.

What do you think of the pair's second collaboration together?

NEWS: Taio Cruz Scores His Second #1 UK Single With 'Dynamite'

Taio Cruz has entered straight into the UK singles chart this week at #1 with his new single 'Dynamite'. The singer/songwriter has stopped Eminem and Rihanna's 'Love The Way You Lie' from the top spot. However, in the States it's the opposite; 'Love The Way You Lie' is holding the top spot, stopping Taio's 'Dynamite' from being #1.

Newcomer Katy B's 'Katy On A Mission' has entered in at #5 - keep your eye on this girl!

Here's the full Top Ten singles chart for the UK this week.

1.  Taio Cruz - 'Dynamite'
2. Eminem ft Rihanna - 'Love The Way You Lie'
3. Flo Rida ft David Guetta - 'Club Can't Handle Me'
4.  Roll Deep - 'Green Light'
5. Katy B - 'Katy B On A Mission'
6. Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP - 'We Speak No Americano'
7. Travie McCoy ft Bruno Mars - 'Billionaire'
8. Brandon Flowers - 'Crossfire'
9. Ne-Yo - 'Beautiful Monster'
10. B.o.B ft Hayley Williams - 'Airplanes'

VIDEO: Taio Cruz Interview on BET's 106 & Park

Mr 'black leather jackets and Rokstarr sunglasses' Taio Cruz paid a visit to BET's 106&Park to promote his new single 'Dynamite' and speaks to Rocsi and Terrance about how easy he found it breaking into the States, who he has worked with in the past and Ke$ha.

**Side Note**
Apparently Taio wore a black leather jacket in Dubai! It seems he loves black leather jackets so much that he refuses to not wear them, no matter the climate.

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Taio Cruz - 'Dynamite'

Check out the video for Taio Cruz's new track 'Dynamite'. The track is out August 23rd.

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Taio Cruz ft Kesha - 'Dirty Picture'

Taio Cruz teamed up with Ke$ha for his new single, 'Dirty Picture'. Typical video...at least the song sounds a bit different from most of his singles.

'Dirty Picture' is out in the UK April 26th.

In other news, Taio Cruz will join Chipmunk in Manchester, April 8th at Sound Control for Galaxy FM's Love Music Live.

For a chance to win tickets for Love Music Live log onto www.galaxyfm.com or tune into Galaxy Manchester on 102 FM

NEWS: Taio Cruz Gets A #1 Single In The US And Breaks Records

British music artist, Taio Cruz has scored his first #1 single Stateside for the US release of 'Break Your Heart', featuring American rapper Ludacris. 'Break Your Heart' was also a #1 single in the UK last September.

Taio has also broken the record for the largest jump to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 by an act with its first charting single, from #53 to #1.

Click here to watch the US video for 'Break Your Heart'

In other news, Taio is getting set to release his brand new single, 'Dirty Picture' , featuring Ke$ha. A remix of this track will feature rapper Drake - we can't wait to hear the track!

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Taio Cruz ft Ludacris 'Break Your Heart'

Mr Taio Cruz has released his single 'Break Your Heart' in the US, and has snapped up rapper Ludacris to do a feature on the club-tastic track.

Does the collaboration work?

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Taio Cruz - 'No Other One'

Taio Cruz - No Other One
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Mr Cruz is back with yet another dance enthused single, 'No Other One'.

It's catchy, it's upbeat, but all his singles sound all the same, right? 

Taio Cruz Hangs Out With JLS For Free Booze

Taio Cruz has admitted that he spends time with JLS because they offer him free drink.....

He told The Sun: "I was out with them at a launch party in London the other night and the women were swarming around them, dancing on tables and screaming their names. It was unbelievable."
"And they have a huge tab at the bar. I hang out with them for the free drink. I hope their money doesn't run out."

Taio is the smart one here.....JLS on the other hand need to curb their spending!

One could call Taio cheap.....but at least he's being honest!

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Single Review: Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart

Whilst the uber sweet RnB artists churn out baby makers of tracks, serenading their female fan base with material that will guarantee the ladies on their side come single release day, the UK’s hottest export Taio Cruz returns with ‘Break Your Heart”.

With his middle finger up to the othodox "baby I miss you" or "lets get back together" type of single that we expect from newcomers, that were rejected from reality TV shows like X-Factor or Braitains Got Talent, (notice who I’m getting at here!), Taio Cruz ditches the safe approach and drops a bombshell that will manage to work for some but may alienate others.

A bold cry for an artist that doesn’t need to alter anything about his approach to music at all, but the daring lyrics like "If you fall for me, im not easy to please" displays the sheer confidence that sees Taio regarded as one of the hottest artists in the U.K who can stand shoulder to shoulder with many of his stateside counterparts.

If the message behind ‘Break Your Heart’ is too courageous for your liking, theres no doubt you’ll find yourself kicking yourself when the catchy hook comes in and you find yourself humming it. However, if you don't appreiciate the message or the catchy hook, then it's third time lucky as the production will have you spazzing out.

Undoubtedly the hottest producer at the moment, Fraser T Smith’s sound has seen his work propel artists like Tinchy Stryder to consequetive number one’s, and it seems like he has done it again as his use of strings becomes a sought after commodity in U.K. music.

‘Break Your Heart' is scheduled for a September 14th release.

Taio Cruz Interview

I recently interviewed Taio Cruz for BlackSheep Magazine.

Check out the video....


Taio let me know about his exclusive sunglasses line coming out in 3 weeks time under the Rokstarr label. I got an exclusive peek at the sunglasses and the promo photos which are HOT!!

More info on where to buy and see the sunglasses coming soon......

In other Taio Cruz news, on the topic of having no black women in his videos so far, Taio has come out and said:

“I like to put girls in my video that I think are hot. If a really hot black girl came to a casting, she’d be in my video. I think that people even focusing on the race issue in my videos is a problem. And I would almost react by never putting black girls in my video, because I’m that type of person – rebellious. I’d be like, ‘If that’s how you’re gonna be, I’m never gonna put black girls in my videos.’” (story via Mad News)

What do you think of Taio's views on not having black women is his videos??