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Jonas Brothers To Appear on Barbara Walters Special
Posted in Jonas Brothers on the January 30, 2009
Jonas Brothers are officially set to appear on Barbara Walters’ Oscar special! Other guests will include Mickey Rourke, Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman. Be sure to tune in Feburary 22nd at 7pm on ABC to catch the intimate interview with Kevin, Joe and Nick.
Clique Girlz Radio Chat And Baby Bottle Pop Deal
Posted in Clique Girlz, YouTube on the January 30, 2009
Check out this week’s episode of Clique Girlz TV at 106.7 XL in Orlando. Paris, Destinee and Ariel stop by the studio and discuss what it’s like becoming a household name, doing schoolwork online and still having to do chores like making the bed and folding towels.
In other Clique Girlz news, it has just been announced that they will be the new spokeswomen for Baby Bottle Pop. The deal was signed by Topps, the collectible candy company founded by Disney’s Michael Eisner. The girls will be featured on Topps’ packaging and appear in the product’s commercials, website and print ads. Jonas Brothers participated in a similar deal with Topps in 2007.
Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger checks in
Posted in Pussycat Dolls on the January 30, 2009
Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger checks in from a stop on their Doll Domination tour in Bournemouth, England. Nicole speaks to fans from the chilly beach which she describes as her favorite place. She explains how PCD’s show that night will be a much more intimate setting than the night before in Nottingham and that she is excited to see all their fans.
Head over to PCDMusic.com to see the Dolls’ complete tour schedule.
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Lady Gaga is releasing ‘The Cherry Tree Sessions EP’
Posted in Photos on the January 30, 2009
After receiving much attention and acclaim for her spellbinding performances, Lady Gaga is releasing the evocative live versions of her biggest hits. ‘The Cherry Tree Sessions EP’ will be available at all digital retailers on February 3rd, and available physically as a Borders Exclusive on March 3rd. See the official track-listing below!
‘The Cherry Tree Sessions EP’
1) Poker Face (Live at The Cherrytree House Piano & Voice Version)
2) Just Dance (Live at The Cherrytree House Stripped Down Version)
3) Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say) (Electric Piano & Human Beat Box Version)
Plus, find out what music Lady Gaga has been listening to, and check out her new Celebrity Playlist on iTunes!
Lady Gaga’s webisode series, Transmission GaGa-Vision: imeem.com/ladygaga
Katy Perry Goes Celibate
Posted in Grammy Awards, Katy Perry on the January 30, 2009
This piece of news is so crazy that I’m still not over it even now. While most people’s New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight or quit smoking, controversial singer Katy Perry chooses to abstain from sex. In a recent interview with TV Guide, she said “I’ve actually taken a vow of celibacy this year. No kissing anyone. Just my cat, Kitty Purry.” Can someone sense the lie in this? I really doubt that this is true, coming from the singer who sang ‘I Kissed a Girl’. I bet that this is just some lame joke that the interviewer just didn’t get.
Taylor Swift Still Rules
Posted in Billboard's Top Music, Taylor Swift on the January 30, 2009
For the seventh nonconsecutive week, Taylor Swift’s album has been at the number one spot on the Billboard 200. The country singing sweetheart’s album has now become the longest running number one album by a solo female artist since Alanis Morissette and her 1995 record ‘Jagged Little Pill’. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Taylor’s ‘Fearless’ sold 63,000 copies during the last week and has sold 2.3 million so far. Beyonce just can’t seem to pass Taylor. She’s currently the runner up with ‘I Am… Sasha Fierce’ selling 49,000 copies. That was a good week for Beyonce but it just wasn’t good enough to beat Taylor.
Jonas Brothers Get 3D and Release New Video
Posted in Jonas Brothers, Video on the January 30, 2009
Jonas Brothers are set to release the Soundtrack to their new movie, “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience†on February 24th, three days before the film is slated to hit 3D theaters across the nation. The soundtrack includes old favorites like “Hold On†and “S.O.S†as well as live performances with Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato, a Shania Twain cover, and one new, never-before-heard studio recording called “Love Is On Its Way.†The highly anticipated film goes behind-the-scenes with Kevin, Joe and Nick on last year’s Burning Up Tour, following their every move along the way. Check out the recently released video for “Tonight,†the first single from the Soundtrack, featuring great live footage from the movie.
2008 was a record breaking year for Jonas Brothers where they took home six Teen Choice Awards, starred in Camp Rock, went platinum with their #1 debuting “A Little Bit Longer,†released “Burnin’ Up,†and became the youngest group to be featured on the cover of Rolling Stone. The New Year has already proven to be a continuation of their hot streak with a performance at the Kids’ Inaugural Concert in D.C. and an upcoming performance on the Grammys where they are nominated for Best New Artist.
“Tonight†YouTube Video:
Black Tide Enter MTV’s Freshmen Class
Posted in Black Tide, Video on the January 30, 2009
It has been announced that the newly released “Shout” video from thrashers BLACK TIDE will be featured on mtvU’s new artist show, The Freshman. The show spotlights emerging artists both on air and online, with a chance for one of the competing videos to get an automatic add into rotation on the channel the following week. Be sure to visit freshmen.mtvu.com and vote! Fans can vote as many times as they want.
On the strength of their electric debut album, Light From Above, BLACK TIDE has been voted “Best New Artist” from several media outlets including Guitar World, Kerrang!, and TheGauntlet.com.
BLACK TIDE is currently overseas in the UK touring with Bring Me The Horizon, Mindless Self Indulgence and others. The band will return home in February to kick off a US tour with Escape The Fate. BLACK TIDE will also be a main stage performer all summer long on Warped Tour 2009.
Black Tide w/ Escape the Fate:
2/5 - Pomona, CA - Glasshouse
2/6 - Phoenix, AZ - Marquee
2/7 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine
2/8 - El Paso, TX - Chic’s Billiards
2/10 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
2/11 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
2/12 - Houston, TX - Meridian
2/13 - Metairie, LA - High Ground
2/15 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
2/16 - Orlando, FL - Firestone
2/17 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
2/18 - Charlotte, NC - Amos’s Southend
2/19 - Towson, MD - Recher Theater
2/20 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
2/21 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
2/22 - Boston, MA - Middle East
2/24 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
2/25 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
2/27 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
2/28 - Pontiac, MI - The Crofoot
3/1 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
3/3 - Milwaukee, WI - Rave II
3/4 - Minneapolis, MN - Station 4
3/6 - Denver, CO - Cervantes
3/7 - Salt Lake City, UT - Murray Theatre
3/8 - Idaho Falls, ID - ICON
3/9 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
3/10 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
3/11 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
3/13 - Orangevale, CA - Boardwalk
3/14 - San Francisco, CA - Slims
3/15 - Bakersfield, CA - The Dome
3/17 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
3/18 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
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Lady Gaga Music Video Quiz Contest!
Posted in Barack Obama, Lady Gaga, Video on the January 28, 2009
Kiwibox.com is running a huge Lady Gaga Music Video Quiz Contest! One Grand Prize winner will win a $500 gift certificate to the Miss Sixty Store, an iPod and a signed copy of ‘The Fame’! Ten runner ups will also win signed copies of ‘The Fame’!
Plus, Lady Gaga recorded a Dear Mr. President video drop for Pepsi’s Refresh Everything campaign. Check out her special message for Barack Obama!
Lady Gaga’s Dear Mr. President Video
Enter the “Just Dance” Dance-Off on IBeatYou.com!
The All-American Rejects will release a special EP
Posted in The All-American Rejects, Video on the January 28, 2009
The All-American Rejects have announced they will release a special EP on February 3rd. The EP will include 4 remixes of the current hit single, “Gives You Hell” by premier remix artists such as El-P (NIN, Mars Volta, Beck), Ocelot (The Killers, Robyn) and more (see full track listing below).
1. Gives You Hell (Ocelot Remix)
2. Gives You Hell (Bloody Beetroots Remix)
3. Gives You Hell (Limousines Remix)
4. Gives You Hell (El-P Remix)
For a live version of “Gives You Hell” check out the exclusive video from the band’s record release show in Hollywood on The All-American Rejects VIP page.
AAR performance teaser video:
Taylor Hicks Releases Single And Confirms Dates
Posted in American Idol, Taylor Hicks on the January 27, 2009
Taylor Hicks’ new single, “What’s Right Is Right,” is available at all digital retailers today! The track will appear on Hicks’ forthcoming album, The Distance, which is set for release on March 10th.
The American Idol Season 5 winner is keeping plenty busy on the road playing the role of Teen Angel on a national US tour of Grease. In addition to the Grease performances, he will be headlining shows in select markets. Check out confirmed dates below, and head over to iTunes to download ’What’s Right Is Right” today.
Please visit taylorhicks.com for more info.
Upcoming Taylor Hicks Tour Dates
Headlining Show in tour market
Jan. 20-Feb. 1 Proctor & Gamble Hall Cincinnati, OH
**Jan. 24 20th Century Cincinnati OH
Feb. 3-8 Hippodrome Theatre Baltimore, MD
**Feb. 7 Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD
Feb. 24-March 1 Music Hall Tucson, AZ
March 3-8 Civic Theatre San Diego, CA
**Mar. 5 Belly Up San Diego, CA
March 10-22 Pantages Theatre Los Angeles, CA
**Mar. 18 Roxy Theatre Los Angeles, CA
March 24-April 19 Golden Gate Theatre San Francisco, CA
April 21-26 Keller Auditorium Portland, OR
April 28-May 10 Orange County PAC Costa Mesa, CA
May 12-30 5th Avenue Theatre Seattle, WA
June 2-7 Fox Cities PAC Appleton, WI
June 9-28 Fisher Theatre Detroit, MI
July 7-19 Kimmel Academy Music Philadelphia, PA
July 21-26 National Arts Centre Ottawa, CANADA
July 29-Aug. 2 Broward Center Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Aug. 11-16 The Fox Atlanta, GA
Aug. 18-23 Tampa PAC Tampa, FL
Aug. 25-30 Orpheum Theatre Memphis, TN
Sept. 1-6 Bass Hall Ft. Worth, TX
Sept. 8-20 Hobby Center Houston, TX
Sept. 22-27 BJCC Birmingham, AL
Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Durham PAC Durham, NC
Oct. 12-18 The Long Center Austin, TX
Oct. 20-25 Bob Carr PAC Orlando, FL
Oct. 27-Nov. 1 Times Union Jacksonville, FL
Nov. 3-8 Barbara Mann PAC Ft. Myers, FL
Nov. 10-15 Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL
Nov. 17-22 Landmark Richmond, VA
Dec. 1-6 Ovens Charlotte, NC
Dec. 8-13 King Center Melbourn, FL
Dec. 15-20 Chevrolet Theatre Wallingford, CT
Dec. 22-23, 26-27 Civic Center Des Moines, IA
World premiere from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Posted in Album Release on the January 27, 2009
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus have just world-premiered their upcoming album, Lonely Road on their MySpace profile. The Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, All-American Rejects) produced album is the follow-up to their platinum selling Don’t You Fake It album which came out in 2006.
The band is also giving away a free download of their new song “Pen and Paper” on their fan site The Alliance.
Lonely Road hits stores on February 3rd
Chris Cornell’s long-awaited Timbaland produced album, Scream
Posted in Chris Cornell, Timbaland on the January 27, 2009
Chris Cornell’s long-awaited Timbaland produced album, Scream, is reaching stores on 3/10. Chris has been keeping busy rehearsing with his new band and talking with his fans on his blog to gear up for the release. The front man hasn’t picked up an electric guitar since the break-up of his legendary group Soundgarden back in the late 90’s, but according to his latest blog entry on ChrisCornell.com, he’s thinking of busting them out for his upcoming tour:
“Hi people. Here is an open question. Since I got my guitars back I have been considering playing guitar live again. Who thinks I should pick it up again? I play guitar all day every day as I am always working on new songs. Let me know if you think I should hit it live. The king is dead. God save the king.”
Chris Cornell will be performing on Jimmy Kimmel live tonight, Friday, January 23rd - and free tickets are up for grabs. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, come along and see his outdoor mini-concert - tickets and all other details are available now. It’s a great chance to catch Chris and his band live before they head out to Europe for four exclusive shows next month.
Scream hits stores on March 10
Madonna planning extended tour of Sticky & Sweet
Posted in Concert, Madonna on the January 27, 2009
Pop queen Madonna is planning to do a follow up after the stellar success of her global jaunt in 2008 with a new Sticky & Sweet tour. She is on a high and wants to make full use of her recent success and is making plans to do a string of new shows for the summer in a bid to please fans in cities she couldn’t perform in the first time around.
She has already firm plans to tour in July and August and will extend her tour to include shows in Marseilles, France and Milan, Italy.
Should be named ’situation sticky and sour’– not many seem to be enthusiastic about the tour—
I suppose she brings in the money from all the people who go to see her though..funnily enough i do like some of her songs from the past.
Just wish she would come to terms with different attire she would certainly be more attractive with some new thoughts. For me Tina turner has been sexy and a great artist for years and years, she doesn’t usually dance and sing in her panties..She wears miniskirts and leggings covering the very top of her legs…she is still glamorous now….
Jay-Z Crashes the Stage
Posted in JAY-Z, Performance on the January 26, 2009
Everyone hates a stage crasher but when said stage crasher happens to be one of the greatest rappers alive, you welcome him with open arms. During Young Jeezy’s performance last weekend at LOVE Nightclub in DC, Jay-Z grabbed a mic and rapped a few of the scheduled performer’s verses as Akon hovered overhead and let the master go to work. If it was someone else, I’m sure all hell would have broken loose. But since it was Jay-Z, I bet Young Jeezy was just amazed that Jay actually knew his song enough to rap it for him. Fun fact: Young Jeezy is pretty easy to please as his backstage demands were Skittles, Lays BBQ potato chips and Belvedere vodka.
Britney Spears Autobiography
Posted in Book, Britney Spears on the January 26, 2009
Britney Spears is on a roll with her comeback and the next move on the list is her very own autobiography. The book promises to be a no-holds barred account. The recovered pop princess, or maybe her ghost writer, will use personal diary entries to recount her experiences in a 3 to 5 book series. Really? I didn’t even know she can make full sentences on her own. Apparently, she has already signed up with a literary agent and signed a $14 million book deal to begin writing once her world tour wraps up. It will be the first book to be written by the singer – or so her people want us to think.
Kelly Clarkson Burns Up
Posted in American Idol, Hit Song, Kelly Clarkson on the January 26, 2009
Kelly Clarkson’s comeback seems to be having a good start as the original American Idol’s new song ‘My Life Would Suck Without You’ currently holds the #12 spot on the chart after being released for just a few hours. She’s doing so well that she’s even beat U2. The Irish band led by Bono is at the #25 spot for the moment with their new song ‘Get on Your Boots’. Music insiders also say that Kelly’s new single will hit the top 5 soon. Congratulations to her! I hope the rest of her album doesn’t disappoint either. As for U2, I hope they can come out with better material soon.
Beyonce Doesn’t Walk
Posted in Barack Obama, Beyonce Knowles, JAY-Z on the January 23, 2009
According to Beyonce, a “diva is a female version of a hustler” but the singer refused to hustle the measly four blocks to her car. When she finished with her rehearsal for the pre-inaugural concert, Jay-Z and Beyonce discovered that the streets around the theater had been shut down by police. The cops told the couple that they’d have to walk to their waiting car four blocks away. The diva refused to walk in the cold in her heels and the cops refused to yield to her demands. However, the President’s own Secret Service gave in and let their driver come around to get the diva and her hubby to take them to their hotel so they could change and return to the theater. Crazy demanding!
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Out and About
Posted in Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony on the January 23, 2009
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony attended the 2009 Latino Inaugural Gala at Union Station in Washington DC this past Sunday. The couple appeared conspicuously cuddly on the red carpet. They have to keep up appearances after all if they want us to think that they’re not divorcing. JLo was even wearing her huge rock of a wedding ring. I guess it matches her dress this time. She once said that the reason she wasn’t wearing it at times was because it didn’t match what she was wearing. Sure, I bet that’s the reason and not because she desperately wanted attention. Cue sarcasm.
Madonna Earns Big
Posted in Madonna, Records Sale on the January 23, 2009
It shouldn’t be surprising that Madonna is on the top of the list of the highest earning musicians of the past year. Adding ticket, album and download sales to figure which music acts were the past year’s most popular, the Queen of Pop came in an overwhelming first place. Madonna raked in a whopping $120.1 million domestically and $281.6 million worldwide. Congratulations! Celine Dion ($106.8 million), Kenny Chesney ($95.7 million), Eagles ($90.7 million), AC/DC ($82 million), Coldplay ($81.6 million), Bon Jovi ($81.4 million), Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band ($79 million), Jonas Brothers ($77.9 million) and Rascal Flatts ($77.1 million) composed the rest of the top ten.