We meet again, Zune Nation! Here are the goodies for the week of May 3rd – May 9th.
MUSIC
Artist of the Week: The one and only Jennifer Lopez is back with her first album in four years! Can ‘Love?‘ live up to the expectations? Have a listen and see what you think.
This week on our interview series ‘5 Minutes with Fame‘, we’ve got Jimmy Eat World! Check out this Zune and Xbox exclusive and find out what each band member wishes he could take from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Beastie Boys return after being away for 7 years, and to celebrate the release of ‘Hot Sauce Committee, Part 2‘, we’ve got a contest! Go HERE to enter now!
Hard rockers Shinedown are back with a live album, ‘Somewhere in the Stratosphere‘! You can listen and get that concert experience at home or in your car – just without five thousand or so of your closest friends.
Are you ready to fiesta on Cinco de Mayo? You will be if you download our FREE playlist. Just add chips, salsa and margaritas and you’re good to go! We’ve also got music from a lot of great Mexican artists on sale, so check those out, too.
International sensation Shakira is our Trending Up Artist this week. She’s got a new song out called “Rabiosa” – a collaboration with rapper Pitbull. She also has a Spanish version featuring El Cata so you get a choice!
Our FREE song this week is by a brother and sister duo who hail from Southern California. Try “Sweet Louise” from the Belle Brigade – if you enjoy folk rock, you’ll love them.
Critically acclaimed Seattle band Fleet Foxes have returned with their second full length album. Give ‘Helplessness Blues‘ a listen now.
If you want to know what’s ‘Hot This Week‘, all you have to do is get our playlist. We gather the hottest new releases and the songs that are climbing the charts, and it’s yours with Zune Pass in one quick download.
Country superstars Lady Antebellum have a new single out – “Just a Kiss“. Will this be another big hit for them?
Sixx A.M. – the other project of Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx – is out with their new album, ‘This Is Gonna Hurt‘. Nikki has also just released a book of the same title and is currently on a book tour, so if you’ve ever wanted to meet him, this could be your chance! Check his website for details.
Last but definitely not least – Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there! We’ve got playlists and sales just for you, and we hope you get to have a nice, relaxing day. 
VIDEO
Vince Vaughn and Kevin James star in ‘The Dilemma‘ – a buddy comedy where secrets cause all kinds of mayhem.
Daleks, the Tardis, and the Doctor – oh my! The 6th season of ‘Doctor Who‘ is here – get the new episodes or go back to other incarnations of the Doctor.
What was your favorite new music and/or video release this week? Tell us in the comments and we’ll pick one lucky person to win a free month of Zune Pass! P.S. Be sure to come back and check next week to see if you’ve won.
