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New Janet
Posted in Album Release, Janet Jackson, Music, Music People, Music Review, Photography, Pop Music on the November 30, 2007
It has just been confirmed on Tuesday that Janet Jackson will be releasing a new album in February. The yet to be named project is the follow up to 2006’s critical and commercial flop ’20 YO’. And unlike that record, her new album is not going to be produced by Jermaine Dupri but by Def Jam CEO Antonio ‘LA’ Reid.
Janet is expected to go out on tour to support her new record. But she also said that she was going to tour for the last one and it didn’t happen. So I’ll quit while I’m ahead and not going to expect much.
Free Avril
Posted in Avril Lavigne, Concert, Music, Music People, Performance, Pop Music, Rock, Rumor, Singers, Tickets Sale on the November 29, 2007
News broke out that Avril Lavigne’s Spring 2008 tour is not selling well. In light of that, Avril is settling for a free concert. While it’s not really that bad to hear, when you find out that it’s for the opening of Best Buy in Canada, yeah it is bad.
The Canadian sell out’s concert will be at the Swangard Stadium on December 2 at 1 PM for the free concert. The first 350 people at any Best Buy store in the Lower Mainland on Wednesday and Thursday before noon will get a pair of tickets for the show. There are also free VIP passes and autograph passes being given away.
To Be Entertained by Rihanna
Posted in Divas, Music, Music Award, Music People, Music Review, News, Performance, Photography, Pop Music, Singers on the November 29, 2007
2007 can just be renamed as the ‘Year of Rihanna’ and further proof that is that the Barbados singer was named as one of the 25 Top Stars of 2007 for Entertainment Weekly’s ‘Entertainers of the Year’. Her appearance on the list came with an interview and here are some of her answers:
Celebrity fan she was most surprised by: “Celine Dion. I’ve been in Europe for maybe a couple weeks now, traveling and doing a lot of press and tour rehearsal. We’ve done, like, three TV shows at the same time. And every time she sees me, she’s always singing one of my songs. I just love her! She is a legend. And if she only knew how starstruck I was meeting her.”
The career she’d most like to have besides her own: “Kate Moss. She just looks like she has a fun job. I know it’s hard work, but she’s a very successful model. I would like to try something different instead of just singing. If I had to spend a day in the life of another career, it would be hers.”
Let’s Head to the Top
Posted in Album Release, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, Debut Album, Divas, Josh Groban, Music, Music People, Music Review, Performance, Pop Music, Records Sale, Rock, Singers on the November 28, 2007
When you make predictions, there’s always this chance that it won’t come true. But in the case of Alicia Keys, it did come true and was even better than we thought.
The Soundscan numbers are in and Alicia’s new album ‘As I Am’ sold 742,426 copies in the US since it debuted last week. That’s amazing! What’s even more amazing is that it sold three times as many copies as the #2 disc sold.
Josh Groban took the second spot with his Christmas album ‘Noel’ which sold 223,306 copies even though it’s been out for a few weeks already. Celine Dion’s ‘Taking Chances’ took 3rd by selling 214,381 copies.
RHCP Sue
Posted in Celebs, Hit Song, Music, Music Bands, Music People, Music Review, New Single, Performance, Photography, RHCP, Rock, Singers, Song, Video on the November 26, 2007
When you go off to use something, make sure someone else doesn’t own it, k?
The Red Hot Chili Peppers filed a lawsuit earlier in the week against Showtime Networks over a new show called ‘Californication’. And if your memory can go back to 1999, the band released a hit album and a hit single with the same name. The said album was even named as one of Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Albums of All Time.
The suit alleges that Showtime violated federal trademark law. In a statement made by lead singer Anthony Kiedis, “’Californication’ is the signature CD, video and song of the band’s career. For some TV show to come along and steal our identity is not right.”
Jonas Brother Takes a Spill
Posted in American Music Awards, Jonas Brothers, Music, Music Award, Music Bands, Music People, Music Review, Performance, Photography, Pop Music, Rock on the November 25, 2007
It’s not much news anymore when a celebrity takes a fall on stage. But when that celebrity happens to be a big teen sensation and the performance aired for all the world to see, it’s big news again.
Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers took a spill when he and his brothers performed at the 2007 American Music Awards on Sunday at the Nokia Theatre in LA. He tripped over part of their set up and fell on some broken glass. Ouch! It looks like he even cut his hand on some of the shards and bled.
Joe made like a true performer though when he popped right back up and continued to sing.
Kanye Breaks Down
Posted in Concert, Kanye West, Life Style, Music, Music People, Performance, Photography, Rap Music, Singers on the November 24, 2007
Kanye West made his first public appearance since his mother’s tragic death. The show must go on for the rapper when he performed in Paris for the kick-off date of his European tour on Saturday.
Understandably, the night was very emotional for Kanye. During the end of his set, with the riff of ‘Hey Mama’ starting up, he attempted to make a tribute to his mother but could go no further. The rapper choked up, started crying and broke down on stage. Members of his band came close to console him while fans continued to applaud in support. Kanye then left the stage for 15 minutes but then came back to end the concert with a performance of ‘Stronger’.
Kanye is expected back in the US for his mother’s funeral on Tuesday.
Chris Brown - With You - OFFICIAL VIDEO
Posted in Album Release, Chris Brown, Music, Music People, Music Review, Myspace, New Single, News, R&B, Singers, Song, Video, YouTube on the November 22, 2007
Check this music video for the new Chris Brown single titled “With You”. This Stargate-production becomes the 3rd official single out of his new studio album “Exclusive”. The video premiered via his Official Myspace on yesterday’s night.
Bobby Brown Gets Wheeled Away
Posted in Bobby Brown, Concert, Live Music, Music, Music People, Music Review, New Single, Performance, Photography, R&B, Singers, Song on the November 21, 2007
Whitney Houston’s ex-husband is not only looking to get a new career in country music, he now has a new ride! Bobby Brown was spotted wearing a brace on his right leg as he was wheeled through LAX on Wednesday.
His rep spoke to some media and said that the 38-year old R&B singer started on his ‘New Jack Swing’ tour last week. During soundcheck for the second show, Bobby decided to try some new fancy foot work, he came down wrong and landed badly on his ankle. Any Bobby fans shouldn’t worry though, his rep says that “he’s doing great and will not disappoint. He’s on track for his scheduled performances this weekend in Atlanta and Ohio.”
R. Kelly Hits the Road
Posted in Concert, Music, Music People, Ne-Yo, Photography, R&B, R. Kelly, Singers on the November 20, 2007
It’s been up in the air for months now but it seems that not even 14 counts of child pornography charges can stop R. Kelly from hitting the stage for his latest US tour. And wouldn’t you know it? The tour has kicked off already.
The R&B singer will be joined on the road by the likes of Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo and J. Holiday. It’s a good thing to know that all three front acts are of legal age. The only obstacle that’s still in front of R. Kelly is getting permission to travel. When you are accused of messing with kids, you apparently get treated like one.
Chris Brown Still Tops Chart
Posted in Alicia Keys, Celebs, Chris Brown, Hip-Hop, JAY-Z, Pop Music, R&B, Rap Music, Rock, Sean Kingston, Singers, Song, Soulja Boy, Top List on the November 19, 2007
Chris Brown’s Kiss Kiss hit has claimed a third week at the top of the singles chart. The track held off competition from Alicia Keys’ No One, which jumped up a spot to number two on the new chart. I Like His Song Wall to Wall as well. What’s excited me is that I always love it when there are fresh new stars that top the charts rather than having the likes of Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent, Jay-Z and Kanye West dominate the charts. It argues well for the music industry to have new stars on the scene like Soulja Boy and Sean Kingston. Timbaland’s Apologize slides to three, while Soulja Boy’s Crank That (Soulja Boy) refuses to slip out of the top five - it holds steady at four. Three week’s at the top is like it has to be great music and people are buying the CDs a lot give the number the thrust to remain on top of the singles chart.
Streetlight Manifesto - Somewhere in the Between
Posted in Album Release, Celebs, Live Music, Music, Music Bands, Music People, Music Review, New Single, Records Deal, Rock, Song, Streetlight Manifesto on the November 18, 2007
Although Somewhere in the Between is the third full-length release by Streetlight Manifesto, longtime fans are more likely to view it as the band’s sophomore effort. 2006’s Keasbey Nights was, for all intents and purposes, a refurbished replica of the Catch-22 album by the same name, complete with the same vocalist and few (if any) musical changes. This makes Somewhere in the Between the band’s first effort of all-original material in nearly five years, and Streetlight Manifesto is no longer the fresh-faced group that once rose from Catch-22’s ska/punk ashes. They’ve spent a half-decade on the road, touring with ska stalwarts like Reel Big Fish while weathering lineup changes and several robberies of their equipment-filled van. Losing treasured bandmates and expensive instruments would dampen anyone’s spirits, and Streetlight Manifesto does sound a bit less reckless here, but not at the expense of the group’s peppy ska/punk appeal. The rasp is still there, but so is a focused tone that we haven’t heard before, particularly during the subdued intro to “Down, Down, Down to Mephisto’s Café.” Despite his improved vocals, Kalnoky remains the most punked-out member of the band, whose other members play their horn lines and guitar chords with crisp, bright precision. It’s this balanced relationship — clear orchestration and jaunty tempos paired with rasped melodies about the macabre (”Would You Be Impressed”), war (”Watch It Crash”), and sin (”Forty Days”) — that ultimately governs the album, and even if Somewhere in the Between can’t match the raucous nature of the band’s debut, it’s nevertheless a catchy follow-up.
Carrie Underwood and Keith to Tour
Posted in Carrie Underwood, Concert, Keith Urban, LOVE, Life Style, Music, Music Award, Music People, Performance, Photography, Pop Music, Rock, Rumor, Singers, Tickets Sale on the November 17, 2007
She’s snagged a couple of Country Music awards and a ‘Gossip Girl’ hottie in the form of Chace Crawford. It seems that Carrie Underwood is on a roll and now, she’s taking Keith Urban with her.
She has reportedly signed on for a 24-city tour with Keith Urban that’s set to kick off next year. The ‘Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride Tour’ is sure to make headlines as Keith and Carrie are two of the hottest things in country music right now. Tickets for their joint tour will go on sale come December 1.
I can already see country music fans lining up.
Intoxication - SHAGGY
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Music People, Music Review, Performance, Photography, R&B, SHAGGY, Singers, Solo, Song on the November 16, 2007
Shaggy uses “Intoxication” to once again show that while he and his crew can crank out solid pop, they can match it with cuts that genuinely rock the dancehall. The thing is, everyone knows he can do pop. What he needs to do now is just crank out a full disc of bangers. It’s the point proved by his new album’s boastful opening track, “Can’t Hold Me,” and the raunchy rhythm driving the sexy title song. The foundation of the disc is aimed at the airwaves, and a few songs could easily see chart action. Most are collaborations, like the Rik Rok vehicle “Bonafide Girl” (which lifts the guitar part from Desmond Dekker’s “007 Shanty Town”). But best is “Mad Mad World.” With Sizzla’s soulful hook strewn over a Dre-worthy beat and head-nodding rhymes, it’s a fusion of both sides of Shaggy.
Jay-Z Hits No. 1 on Billboards 200
Posted in Billboard's Top Music, Debut Album, Hip-Hop, Hit Song, Music Bands, Music People, R&B, Rap Music, Records Sale, Singers, Song, Top List on the November 15, 2007
Jay-Z scores his 10th No. 1 album on The Billboard 200, as “American Gangster” (Def Jam) debuts on top this week after selling 425,000 copies in the United States. The rapper thus ties Elvis Presley in second place for the most No. 1 albums on the chart; only the Beatles have had more, with 19.
Since 1998, all eight of Jay-Z’s solo studio albums have hit No. 1, in addition to his “Collision Course” project with Linkin Park and his “Unfinished Business” collaboration with R. Kelly.
After bowing at No. 1 last week, the Eagles’ “Long Road Out of Eden” (Eagles Recording Co.) slips to No. 2 with 359,000, a 49% sales decrease. Garth Brooks’ “The Ultimate Hits” (Pearl) debuts at No. 3 after shifting 352,000 units. Brooks’ last studio set, 2001’s “Scarecrow,” debuted at No. 1 with 466,000. His only releases since then have been Wal-Mart exclusives and were thus not eligible to appear on The Billboard 200.
Leona Has More Spice
Posted in Album Release, Debut Album, Hit Song, Leona Lewis, Music, Music People, New LP, New Single, Pop Music, Records Sale, Rock, Top List on the November 14, 2007
Looks like another musical head-to-head is about to go on, but this time, it’s between British babes. Leona Lewis’ debut album comes out next week in the UK, the same time that the Spice Girls are releasing their Greatest Hits CD. And wouldn’t you know it? The X-Factor winner is pretty much guaranteed the top spot!
Leona’s ‘Spirit’ is outselling the Spice Girls’ Greatest Hits by 6 to 1 in pre-sales. Her album is even expected to surpass the Artic Monkeys’ ‘Favourite Worst Nightmare’ are the biggest-selling pre-release of the year. A projected 500,000 albums for her first effort is on for next week.
Not bad who used to work at a Pizza Hut not long ago.
Russell Simmons On Dog Fighting
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music People, Rumor, Russell Simmons, Singers on the November 12, 2007
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons has filmed a new public service announcement for the Humane Society, denouncing dog fighting. The Def Jam co-founder-turned-designer and entrepreneur fronts the disturbing new TV ads, which feature a muzzled pet being thrown into a fighting ring. Ha Ha Dog fighting, bull fighting, X@@##!, fighting, Girl fighting, Senate reform fighting, There’s a cat in the doghouse get him out or there’ll be hell to pay fighting, Get off my side of the bed X@@##! fighting, Ouch you bit me your not suppose to use your teeth idiot fighting. Jailhouse fighting got to go. Down with bean bag battles. Crossing the Jordan while fighting off infidels has to stop. I don’t know that’s the fun in seeing a dog fight, someone can get really hurt badly, just feel for those animals, they are put in with injections and are wild they clash and keep biting cause for that period they do not feel the pain. Lost cause coz humans have brains to master animals for their own fun.
50 Cent Is Too Famous to Date
Posted in 50 Cent, Ciara, Hip-Hop, LOVE, Music People, Party, R&B, Rumor, Singers on the November 11, 2007
Rapper 50 Cent blames his bachelor status on his celebrity status - because his fame makes it impossible to date a “normal” person. The hip-hop star has been linked to a string of beauties in the past, and was recently rumored to be dating R&B star Ciara. I think he surely can date a normal person whose not in the entertainment business but the problem would be for the girl he dates. Because she will have to really understand what rumors about his flings are true and which ones to ignore. But there also one thing that I would like to say here, which normal girl whose aspirations are not larger than life and needs down to earth would like to date a celebrity. They all are people who for most part of their celebrity hood life out of the box with a persona that’s not truly reflecting them and the people around them are at times more dangerous than the stars themselves. In a scenario like this I wouldn’t be surprised if a ‘normal’ level headed girl plain and simply ignores men like him.
Natasha Bedingfield Turns Cowboy
Posted in Celebs, FUNNY, Music, Music People, Natasha Bedingfield, Pop Music, Singers on the November 9, 2007
British pop star Natasha Bedingfield probably hasn’t seen a lot of mechanical bulls as she was growing up in London but that little detail did not stop the beauty from getting on and taming the robotic ride. Sure, the ride may not have been too rambunctious since it was solar-powered, but hey, mechanical bull nonetheless!
The whole thing was part of the green delights at IdealBite.com’s Garden of Hedonism Party which even saw ‘Legally Blonde’ star Jennifer Coolidge sipping on organic wine as she was cheering for Natasha.
So no, the British singer is not and will not be part of the same cowboy reality series that Bobby Brown is on.
Chris Brown Throws Underwear Away
Posted in Chris Brown, FUNNY, Hit Song, Music, Music People, R&B, Rumor on the November 8, 2007
R&B hunk Chris Brown insists on fresh underwear every day and throws out briefs once he has worn them. The Kiss Kiss hit maker refuses to wear underwear for more than one day at a time. He should do what my 15 yr old son does and just turn them inside out the next day. . . .And then my thoughts go that I really think he’s forgot the art of peeing in the rest room so what he does it that he pees once during the day and after peeing he changes his underwear. I am not trying to be funny or hilarious here but the like there has no be a reason for wearing a new underwear eachday, either he cannot feel confident without wearing a new one coz either he stinks from inside so much that even a nice spray of deodorant or some nice Arabian fragrance while he bathes cannot help him do away with that bad odor. Well I am never going to try and cross him coz I have a strong nose that will turn me green in the face.