Billboard Bits: Katy Perry Teases the 'Popular Kid,' RZA to Direct Russell Crowe

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Katy Perry Strips, Teases Former Classmate

Katy Perry consider a surprise performance on her old high school yesterday (Sept. 14) and postern stripping out of a cheerleader outfit within existent more revealing, the 25-year-old singer spotted "the almost popular kid" customary her grain -- the same boy that "never despise on date" her -- also appropriately pledge her song "You're So Gay" on him. "What's relevant now?" Perry asked, looking over on the Dos Pueblos High School former student although plucking away on her guitar. Needless to say, the once ruling juvenile is presumptively regretting his decision now. (TMZ)

 

The RZA Directing Russell Crowe customary Kung-Fu Flick

Wu-Tang Clan mastermind the RZA will show Oscar winner Russell Crowe in "The Man With The Iron Fist," a kung-fu film set to begin filming customary Shanghai this December, conform on E! RZA, who already control with Crowe in "American Gangster," says such Crowe will play "the baddest man alive… That man temperament knock you out." Quentin Tarantino also "Hostel" producer Eli Roth are pegged as the cowriter and coproducer of the $20 million film. (E!)

 

Robyn To Perform on 'Gossip Girl'

Robyn temperament appear and perform over an upcoming episode of "Gossip Girl," Zap2It reports. The CW confirmed the appearance after the Swedish burst singer posted a photo from the New York set yesterday (Sept. 14). Robyn will sing "Hang With Me," not up to par her just-released album "Body Talk Pt. 2," while stopping via equally a guest at Blair's birthday party during the CW drama's fourth season. (Zap2It)

 

Matt & Kim's Third Album Due Nov. 2 Indie-pop duo Matt & Kim will undo third full-length "Sidewalks" over Nov. 2 by dint of new imprint FADER Label. The 10-track album will include first single "Cameras," which was undo on Aug. 31. The group kicks off their fall North American tour tonight (Sept. 15) in Syracuse, NY.

 

New PJ Harvey Album To Be Released Feb. 2011

Longtime PJ Harvey collaborator Mick Harvey revealed on his Myspace blog a few weeks ago such PJ temperament release new material this February. "There temperament be pervasive touring commitments among my dear advocate Polly (PJ) after the release of her untrodden album customary February 2011," said Mick. ( TwentyFourBit)

 

Michael Jackson's Cemetery Charging Fans $3 to Deliver Gifts

Effective immediately, Forest Lawn Cemetery, the deep six site of Michael Jackson's body, will enact a $3 remuneration for fans wishing to leave flowers because the King of Pop inside his private mausoleum. Other gifts, such as teddy bears and posters, will not be authorize exclusive of the mausoleum -- breadth like fans themselves. Currently, the cemetery shop takes the flowers over for MJ to the mausoleum, by reason of fans cannot. ( TMZ)

 

(Reporting via Jason Lipshutz, Jillian Mapes and Mariel Concepcion)