NewsBytez 7.6.11

-Nintendo unveiled the Wii U today. It's the next home console in their range of video gaming products. The controllers feature a large touchscreen while the main console looks similar to the original Wii. Nintendo said the graphics have improved, but full specs have not yet been given. Here's what it looks like:



-"Doctor Who" has been renewed for a seventh series with it's star, Matt Smith, intact.

-Katy Perry released a teaser for the video of "Last Friday Night". Have a look:


-Beyonce's new album, 4, has leaked in full ahead of its scheduled release on June 27.

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-Catherine Tate is the frontrunner to be the new boss on the US version of THE OFFICE.


-50 Cent has admitted that he is adopted during the filming of a documentary on himself.


-The Playstation Store will return online on May 24th.


-Beyonce's new album, 4, will be released in the US on June 28th. Here's the cover:



-The CDC has prepared tips for the Zombie Apocalypse: http://emergency.cdc.gov/socialmedia/zombies_blog.asp


-Meanwhile, some Christian groups say The Rapture will occur this Saturday.

Beyonce "Run The World (Girls)" Video

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-A freight train tanker leaking hydrochloric acid caused a massive evacuation in Monument, Colorado. There were no injuries or deaths reported, but residents will be out of their home until Friday.


-X Factor Roundup: Gary Barlow in talks to replace Simon; Mel B confirmed herself as Cheryl's replacement.


-Legal immigrants can now apply for citizenship by joining the US Army or Navy.


-Beyonce's new single has been released today. Listen to "Run the World (Girls)" below:



-Lady GaGa fell during her performance in Atlanta, GA on Monday. This is the stars second fall during a performance this month.


-AMERICAN IDOL castoff Pia Toscano will be performing on ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS next Tuesday and says she wants to be a contestant on the next series.


-Chris Colfer of GLEE has adapted the novel THE LITTLE LEFTOVER WITCH into a pilot for the Disney Channel. The cable network picked up the series.


-Amazon.com's data center was experiencing issues today and numerous websites went down including Foursquare and Redidit.


-The Playstation Network across Europe has gone down. Technicians suspect an external virus attack.

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-A Kindergartener was among three injured when he brought a loaded handgun to school. The gun went off accidentally after it fell from his pocket when he sat down for lunch.


-Actress Elisabeth Sladen, known for playing Sarah Jane Smith in DOCTOR WHO and THE SARAH JANE ADVENTURES, has passed away at age 63 due to cancer. The SARAH JANE ADVENTURES was still in production at the time of her death. 


-Beyonce's new single "Girls (Who Run The World)" has leaked online.


-X Factor winner Alexandra Burke says she is currently working on her second LP. Fellow alumni Shane Ward isn't so lucky as it was recently announced that he has been dropped by Syco records after his latest album performed disappointingly. 


-Lady GaGa wants to continue to agitate the religious community. She announced that she plans to release her latest video, in which she plays Mary Magdalene, on Easter Day.