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‘I’ve listened to their music since I was a child,’ says the R&B diva, who recorded ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and ‘Whole Lotta Love.’
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Larry Carroll

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<P>You wouldn't peg Mary J Blige as the black-light-and-tapestry sort, but, as has become readily apparent in recent weeks, she absolutely loves Led Zeppelin. In early February, reports began circulating that <a href="/news/articles/1631297/mary-j-blige-records-led-zeppelins-stairway-to-heaven.jhtml">Blige had re-recorded Zeppelin's classic "Stairway to Heaven,"</a> working with Travis Barker, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson and guitarist Steve Vai on the track, which is slated to appear on the international reissue of her <i>Stronger With Each Tear</i> album, due Monday. </p><div style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float:left;"><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:491065" width="256" height="223" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashVars="configParams=instance%3Dnews%26vid%3D491065" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed></div><p> But after she had recorded "Stairway," Blige continued to get the Led out, covering <i>another</i> Zeppelin classic — the thunderous "Whole Lotta Love" — for the album too. And when MTV News caught up with her on the <i>Essence</i> Black Women in Hollywood red carpet, she told us all about channeling her inner Robert Plant for the tracks, a process that came much easier than you'd probably imagine. "I did Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love' — it's crazy," she said. "I am a Led Zeppelin fan. I'm not going to say I've been to their concerts, but I've listened to their music since I was a child, and it's always moved me, especially 'Stairway to Heaven,' and 'Whole Lotta Love' is just fun." Blige also said she recorded another new song — a "club record" called "I Can't Wait" — for the re-release. And while it's only slated to hit shelves outside the U.S., she hopes her fans will get a chance to hear all the new songs pretty soon. "I want y'all to hear it," she laughed.</p>

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• Label: Capitol Records
• Director: Christopher Hewitt
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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

Dan Henderson fought four times in an 11-month period from December of 2010 until last November, and now that Rashad Evans is getting the next fight against Jon Jones in April, he has decided to take a rest.

According to UFC President Dana White on Thursday, Henderson has decided to take a break and wait for the winner of the UFC 145 main event between Jones and Evans.

“Dan Henderson’s in a position right now where it looks like he wants to wait for Jon Jones,” White said after the UFC 143 pre-fight press conference (transcribed by MMAJunkie.com).

Henderson put himself in position to be a potential challenger for Jones with his return bout to the UFC in November. After knocking out three straight opponents in Strikeforce – taking out Renato “Babalu” Sobral, Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, and Fedor Emelianenko in succession – Henderson took on Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 139.

In an epic five round bout, Henderson took the unanimous decision, and then awaited the result of last weekend’s UFC on Fox 2 main event. Had Evans lost to Phil Davis, Henderson likely would have gotten the fight with Jones in April. Instead, he’ll be in line to face the winner later this year.

Penick’s Analysis: Had he wanted to stay active, there may have been a fight or two that could have made sense for him to take, but at this stage Henderson may be better off not risking that shot. This may be the last time he fights for a title (unless, of course, he captures the belt), and at 41 he doesn’t want to risk losing that spot against anyone. If Jones gets past Evans without injury, he’s already said he wants to fight multiple times this year, so a three month turnaround may be feasible. If that’s the case, Henderson will be on the sidelines for around nine months, which isn’t all that bad for him.

[Dan Henderson art by Grant Gould (c) MMATorch.com]

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‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ ‘ debuts Friday (February 3) in multimedia event preceding Queen of Pop’s Super Bowl halftime performance.
By John Mitchell

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Madonna debuted her new single, “Give Me All Your Luvin’,” on Friday (February 3) as part of a massive multimedia push ahead of her halftime performance at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana, and has also revealed the track list for her much-anticipated 12th studio album, MDNA.

The Queen of Pop’s single was rolled out across Clear Channel’s many platforms, a promotional push that the company estimates will reach 150 million people around the world. In addition to radio, the song hit online venues like iHeartRadio.com, Clear Channel’s customized online radio service, and 1,600 digital billboards in the United States, France, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Singapore, Belgium, Finland and the United Kingdom, according to NPR.

“This first-of-its-kind multimedia premiere with Madonna demonstrates the unequalled scope and strength of the entire Clear Channel platform,” Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman said in a statement.

The full-length Megaforce-directed video for the track also hit the Web Friday and features Her Madgesty and collaborators Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. taking to the streets in cheerleader-chic attire.

“Luvin’ ” is a bouncy dance-pop track reminiscent of Madonna’s Grammy-winning “Beautiful Stranger.” Driven by glittery synths, marching band drums and claps, the song features guest raps from Minaj and M.I.A. and a deep nostalgia streak. With its simple, impossibly catchy chorus and “dance our lives away” message, the song, which was written and produced by Madonna and dance music master Martin Solveig, feels like classic Madonna re-imagined by the production dynamic that brought her widespread acclaim beginning with her 1998 electro-dance album Ray of Light.

On her official website, Madonna revealed the track titles that will be featured on the deluxe edition of her new album, MDNA, which hits stores March 26 and features production work from Solveig and Light producer William Orbit.

The deluxe edition will include 15 songs:

» Girls Gone Wild
» Gang Bang
» I’m Addicted
» Some Girls
» I Don’t Give A
» Turn Up the Radio
» Give Me All Your Luvin’
» B-day Song
» Superstar
» I’m a Sinner
» Masterpiece
» Falling Free
» Love Spent
» I F—ed Up
» Beautiful Killer

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