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Taylor Swift Dazzles at the Brit Awards
Posted in Photos on the February 25, 2009
Taylor Swift still has the number one album in America this week. Taylor was the biggest selling artist of 2008 in the US and the country singing cutie is intent on global domination. She made London one of her targets last Wednesday night when she made her first appearance ever at the Brit Awards and looked quite lovely in her sparkly dress. Taylor has been in the UK for a few days doing promo and will be in Europe for a while longer before beginning her world tour in North America this spring. It’s hard work being as successful as Taylor is.
Beyonce Films New Video
Posted in Photos on the February 25, 2009
Beyonce filmed her latest music video with an actor on the beach this past Wednesday in Malibu, California. The 27-year old singer will reportedly perform with ‘High School Musical’ stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, ‘Mamma Mia’s’ Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper at this year’s Oscars. Host Hugh Jackman and Beyonce have been rehearsing at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City for the number. I wonder if it’s a serious number or if there’s more of a comedy twist to it. I hope it’s more on the comedic side. It would just be another boring dance segment if not.
New Kids On The Block Premiere New Video
Posted in Photos on the February 25, 2009
New Kids On The Block have just premiered the video for their song “2 in the Morning.” Shot at a mansion in Pacific Palisades, CA, the video follows a feuding couple throughout the house. Donnie describes the concept of the piece as “somewhat based on a very literal translation of the song with a twist.”
Jonas Brothers New Soundtrack Available Now
Posted in Photos on the February 25, 2009
The Soundtrack to Jonas Brothers’ new film “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience” is available today! The jam packed album includes live versions of favorites like “Hello Beautiful” and “S.O.S” as well as 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 footage from their MTV special last night and head over to iTunes to grab the Soundtrack.
The Pussycat Dolls Team With AR Rahman for Slumdog’s You Are My Destiny
Posted in Photos on the February 25, 2009
The Pussycat Dolls have teamed up with two time Oscar winner A.R. Rahman for an English interpretation of the song “Jai Ho!”, the spectacular finale to the Oscar winner for Best Picture, Slumdog Millionaire. Listen here for a preview of A.R. Rahman and the Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger “Jai Ho!” (You Are My Destiny).
Super-producer Ron Fair (Fergie, Christina Aguilera) produced the lead vocals for Nicole, whose voice blends with that of composer A.R. Rahman. Visit People.com for more info on the story.
Chris Cornell announces additional tour dates and bonus for fans
Posted in Photos on the February 25, 2009
Chris Cornell has added ten more dates to his spring tour in support of his forthcoming album, Scream – produced by Timbaland and released by Mosley Music/Interscope on March 10. The 28-date tour now includes a Canadian stop in Vancouver in addition to U.S. cities such as Denver, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Tickets for the 10 newly announced shows go on sale to the public this Friday, February 27. All previously
announced shows are on sale now. Scream showcases a new, seductive sound – dark, multi-layered and full of puzzles and surprises. The songs bring a cinematic scope to Cornell’s performances with potent visual imagery echoing the non-stop musical assault from his internationally acclaimed live band. “Musically, this is the most ambitious thing I’ve been a part of. It’s almost like a movie soundtrack,” says Cornell, who will also be playing other music from his two-decade, 14 –album career.
Get SCREAM with TICKET PURCHASE
Cornell has also announced that fans who purchase tickets online tothe upcoming tour
will also receive a digital copy of his entire new album, Scream. A code will be sent to
online ticket purchasers to redeem a digital copy when the album is released nationwide
on March 10. Chris hopes this will give fans something extra at a time when money’s
becoming tighter for everyone.
Newly Announced Tour Dates – On Sale This Friday, February 27 at 10am ET
April 21: St. Louis, MO – Pop’s
April 22 : Kansas City, MO – Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge
April 24 : Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
April 25 : Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
April 27 : Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
April 28 : Vancouver, BC, Canada – Commodore Ballroom
April 29 : Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
May 1 : San Francisco, CA – Grand Ballroom
May 2 : Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
May 3: Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
Previously Announced Tour Dates – On Sale Now
March 28 : Dallas, TX – House of Blues
March 29 : Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
March 30 : Austin, TX – Stubbs Bar-B-Q
April 1 : Atlanta, GA – CW Center Stage
April 3 : Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
April 4 : Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
April 5 : Washington DC – 9:30 Club
April 7 : New York, NY – Webster Hall
April 8 : New York, NY – Webster Hall
April 10 : Boston, MA – House of Blues
April 11 : Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theatre
April 13 : Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
April 14 : Ann Arbor, MI – Michigan Theater
April 15 : Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue Theatre
April 17 : Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
April 18 : St Paul, MN – MYTH
April 19 : Chicago, IL – Riviera Theater
Happy Birthday Rihanna
Posted in Photos on the February 25, 2009
Rihanna recently celebrated her 21st birthday last Friday and her friends did something sweet by putting a birthday greeting in the local Barbados paper, the Nation News. Their message reads “Happy 21 Birthday to Robyn Rihanna Fenty. Amidst all the negativity about Ri Ri. God will continue to bless her.
That’s why you are so great, Ri Ri. From Sharon, Shane, Kim and Rashane. We love you.” I can’t imagine how she could celebrate this without having to think of what recently happened to her. Belated happy birthday to Rihanna! Just stay strong. Things can only go up from here.
Here are the winners for 2009 Brit Awards
Posted in Photos on the February 25, 2009
Brit Awards 2009: Winners list
Here are the winners for this year’s Brit Awards, held at London’s Earls Court on 18 February. Winners are in bold
Best British male
Ian Brown
James Morrison
The Streets
Paul Weller
Will Young
Best British female
Adele
Beth Rowley
Duffy
Estelle
MIA
Best British group
Coldplay
Elbow
Girls Aloud
Radiohead
Take That
Best British live act
Coldplay
Elbow
Iron Maiden
Scouting For Girls
The Verve
Best British single
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
Duffy - Mercy
Girls Aloud - The Promise
Leona Lewis - Better in Time
Scouting for Girls - Heartbeat
Best British Album
Coldplay - Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends
Duffy - Rockferry
Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid
Radiohead - In Rainbows
The Ting Tings - We Started Nothing
Best British breakthrough act
Adele
Duffy
Last Shadow Puppets
Scouting For Girls
The Ting Tings
Best international album
AC/DC - Black Ice
Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
Killers - Day & Age
Kings of Leon - Only By The Night
MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
Best international male
Beck
Neil Diamond
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Seasick Steve
Best international female
Beyonce
Gabriella Cilmi
Katy Perry
Pink
Santogold
Best international group
AC/DC
Fleet Foxes
Killers
Kings of Leon
MGMT