The Morning Mix: Is Kanye West Producing Justin Bieber’s Next Album?

Becky Bain | January 6, 2011 5:18 am

Did You Hear?

:: Justin Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun recently revealed in a radio interview that “Kanye wants to produce a bunch of new songs for his new album.” Apparently, a remix wasn’t enough to cure West of his Bieber fever. [Consequence Of Sound]

:: Crystal Bowersox is outselling Lee DeWyze, despite the fact Mama Sox’s debut album was released a month later than the Idol winner’s. Oh well. They’ll always have “Falling Slowly”. [EW Music Mix]

:: Rivers Cuomo covers The Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows” on his piano. [Spin]

:: Music sales fell 12.8% since last year. Digital downloading was up 1%, though! Silver lining? Okay, more like a bronze lining. [Billboard]

:: PopEater writes Taylor Swift’s song about her romance with Jake Gyllenhaal for her. Voila, the next chart-topping hit, “Left My Heart In A Coffee Cup.” [PopEater]

After the jump, find out what music acts are performing on the tube today:

Music on TV Today: :: Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) — Jamie Foxx, Leighton Meester :: Late Show with David Letterman (CBS) — the Walkmen :: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — Iron & Wine :: Last Call with Carson Daly — Matt & Kim :: Conan (TBS) — Jimmy Eat World (repeat) :: Ellen DeGeneres (ABC) — Bruno Mars :: Lopez Tonight (TBS) — Orianthi (repeat)