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U2 READY FOR U.S. TOUR
Posted in Concert, Music, U2, Video on the September 18, 2009
360 TOUR STARTED IN CHICAGO
Tour Dates:
Sep 12 Soldier Field Chicago
Sep 13 Soldier Field Chicago, Illinois
Sep 16 Rogers Centre Toronto
Sep 16 Rogers Centre Toronto, Ontario
Sep 17 Rogers Centre Toronto, Ontario
Sep 20 Gillette Stadium Boston
Sep 21 Gillette Stadium Foxboro, Massachusetts
Sep 24 Giants Stadium New York
Sep 25 Giants Stadium New York, New York
Sep 29 FedEx Field Washington, Washington DC
Oct 1 Scott Stadium Charlottesville, Virginia
Oct 3 Carter Finlay Stadium Raleigh, North Carolina
Oct 6 Georgia Dome Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 9 Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Florida
Oct 12 New Cowboys Stadium Dallas, Texas
Oct 14 Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas
Oct 18 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, Oklahoma
Oct 20 University of Phoenix Stadium Phoenix, Arizona
Oct 23 Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas, Nevada
Oct 25 Rose Bowl Pasedena, California
Oct 28 BC Place Stadium Vancouver, British Columbia
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Rihanna gets ‘touchy-feely’ with new man
Posted in Music on the September 4, 2009
Rihanna has sparked rumours she has a new man in her life after she was seen getting “touchy-feely” with Mary Kate Olsen’s ex, Travis London.
The Umbrella star enjoyed a romantic night out with London last weekend, according to US reports.
The pair are said to have enjoyed an intimate dinner at Santa Monica’s Giorgio Baldi restaurant, in Los Angeles.
A source said: “They were very silly and touchy-feely. She looked like she was having a really good time.”
Rihanna, 21, and London, who has been described as a “partygoing LA hipster” then headed to celebrity haunt, Chateau Marmont where they partied until the early hours with Katy Perry.
London previously dated actress-turned-fashion-designer Mary-Kate Olsen.
Since Rihanna split from Chris Brown in February, she has been linked to a string of men, including rapper Drake.
But earlier this week Drake - real name Aubrey Graham - claimed they were just good pals.
He told the New York Post: “We’re just really good friends. We have great conversations about music and we’re trying to figure out the perfect song we can collaborate on for my album.”
Source: Splash News
Mandy Moore Talks DJ AM
Posted in Music, Singer on the September 3, 2009
DJ AM’s ex-girlfriend and close friend Mandy Moore has released a statement regarding his untimely passing. The singer and actress said “I am absolutely heartbroken. For those of us lucky enough to have known him, Adam radiated a contagious exuberance for life and also personified the very definition of a true friend. To say that he will be missed beyond words is an understatement. My heart goes out to his loved ones.” I don’t think that there’s anyone who could possibly say a bad thing about the DJ, born Adam Goldstein. He was just one of those people that everybody couldn’t help but like. He will be dearly missed.
The Reason for the Oasis Split
Posted in Music, Music Bands, Oasis on the September 3, 2009
The sudden departure of Noel Gallagher from Oasis last weekend has left fans wondering just what happened between the two brothers in the band. Noel and Liam Gallagher have always been known for their volatile relationship, but a recent comment from the latter regarding Noel’s daughter, Anais, was reportedly the last straw. Liam allegedly suggested that Noel wasn’t the real father of the 9-year old kid. An insider close to the situation said “It was a dumb thing to say. They had a big fight when he made the gag. Noel went for him. He was in a blind fury. And he still hasn’t calmed down.” Noel considered the comment as unforgivable, which led to his abrupt departure from the band last Friday.
Vibe Lives On
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, R&B on the August 28, 2009
Vibe magazine originally shut down in June when its previous owners couldn’t find any new buyers or a way to get rid of their debt. However, the hip hop and R&B magazine has proven that miracles can happen as it will soon make its comeback. The magazine was purchased this month by a group led by a private equity fund, InterMedia Partners. To bring back the magazine, they’ve chosen Jermain Hall as its editor in chief of Vibe and its website. According to the co-chief executive of the Vibe Lifestyle Network, Vibe’s website would provide info on urban music and entertainment on a “regular, daily, hourly, by-minute basis” while the print magazine would focus on more investigative style
Ashley Tisdale got starstruck meeting Angelina Jolie
Posted in Music on the August 5, 2009
Ashley Tisdale has told how she was left speechless after a chance meeting with Angelina Jolie.
The High School Musical star said she ran into the Tomb Raider actress in an airport.
And she said she was amazed when Angie revealed her kids loved watching her on screen.
Asked when she was most starstruck, she said: “Meeting Angelina Jolie.
“It was in the middle of an airport.
“She was supersweet. She said that [her daughter] Zahara loved my outfits on High School Musical. I was freaking out.”
Ashley, 24, told a US magazine: “I wanted to babysit!”
Source: Splash News
Denise Richards hits bum notes singing at baseball game
Posted in Actors, Music on the July 27, 2009
Reality TV star Denise Richards hit more than just the odd bum note singing at a baseball game – despite a lesson from a top vocal coach.
The former Bond girl was invited to sing traditional baseball favourite Take Me Out To The Ball Game at a Chicago Cubs game in the latest episode of her US reality show.
But her attempt was so bad, it was mocked on internet blogs, warning: “This will make your ears bleed.”
Denise had admitted she can’t sing, repeatedly saying: “I’m not a singer.”
And even a lesson with a vocal coach who has worked with stars including Leona Lewis could not help her.
As she prepared to belt out the song, she confessed: “I’m completely freaked out by having to sing. I’m sick about it.”
She held up a handwritten note to the camera that read: “I feel very out of my element. Yikes!”
Denise said: “My heart was beating so damn fast, I thought I was going to have a heart attack.
“I couldn’t hear the music, so I have no clue if I was even following along properly.
“I just belted it out.”
Source: Splash News
Quentin Tarantino to sign rare David Bowie vinyl pressing for Inglourious Basterds release
Posted in Movies, Music on the July 21, 2009
Director Quentin Tarantino will be signing a rare David Bowie vinyl pressing in London to celebrate the release of his new movie Inglourious Basterds.
The Kill Bill director will be signing copies of the seven-inch versions of Cat People (Putting Out Fire), which was originally released in 1982 as a single.
Tarantino’s new movie Inglourious Basterds is out on August 19 and the single is featured in the new film.
Fans will be able to attend the special pressing if they have pre-ordered the film’s soundtrack from HMV.
Fans will be able to get their record signed if they are one of the lucky people who are able to get one of the 150 wristbands available from 8am on July 22.
The signing will take place at the HMV store in Oxford Street in London later that day between 12:30 and 1:30pm.
Source: Splash News
Weird Al Honors Michael Jackson
Posted in Michael Jackson, Music on the July 15, 2009
Pop music parodist Weird Al Yankovic has written a touching remembrance for Rolling Stone about the passing of King of Pop Michael Jackson. Weird Al, who parodied ‘Beat It (Eat It)’ and ‘Bad (Fat)’, reveals on the magazine’s website that the late singer was a gracious man who didn’t mind being poked fun of and was an avid fan of Weird Al’s movie UHF. He talks about the first time he pursued doing a Michael song parody, their first meeting and almost doing a parody of ‘Black or White’. Weird Al ends his tribute piece saying “I don’t know what kind of career I would have today if it hadn’t been for Michael Jackson. In a very real sense, he jump-started my career. ‘Eat It’ basically changed me from an unknown into a guy that got recognized at Burger King.”
Pelosi pulls plug on vote to honour Jackson
Posted in Michael Jackson, Music on the July 13, 2009
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has shelved a vote on a resolution to honour the late king of pop, Michael Jackson.
Pelosi, a San Francisco Democrat, said she did not think it was necessary to schedule a vote on a resolution honouring the pop megastar.
Senior legislators had feared a resolution would set off an ugly debate that could damage the image of Congress and hurt the grieving Jackson family.
Representative John Yarmuth, a Kentucky Democrat, stormed from the house floor during a moment of silence for Jackson two weeks ago, later telling radio talk show host John Ziegler he was "almost nauseated" by it. Representative Peter T. King, a New York Republican, had branded Jackson a "low life" and a "pervert".
Pelosi said: "What I have said to my colleagues over the years … is that there is opportunity on the floor of the house to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish," she said. "A resolution, I think, would open up to contrary views that are not necessary at this time."
Texas Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee, who attended the Staples Centre event, had sponsored the resolution. Had it gone ahead, it would have lauded Jackson as a "global humanitarian and a noted leader in the fight against worldwide hunger and medical crises". It would also have paid tribute to him as an "accomplished contributor to the worlds of arts and entertainment".
Quincy Jones Trying to Buy Back Vibe
Posted in Music, Quincy Jones on the July 3, 2009
Since the announcement on Tuesday that Vibe magazine was going to close, Quincy Jones, the magazine’s founder, has been vying to save the urban music publication that he started back in 1993. The music producer spoke of Wicks Media Group who bought the ownership rights in 2006 saying “I’m trying to buy my magazine back now. They just messed my magazine all up, but I’m gonna get it back.” Quincy also said that he is planning to make the magazine online because it’s more profitable. He said “We gotta get into the 21st century you know. Print and all that stuff is over, we gotta remember that. They’re over the same way as the record business. We have got to get into this century.”
Michael Jackson’s painkiller use had become life threatening, says family lawyer
Posted in Michael Jackson, Music, Music People on the June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson’s family lawyer says the performer’s reliance on painkillers had become “life threatening”.
Brian Oxman fears the medication may have contributed to the 50-year-old’s death from a suspected heart attack.
The lawyer said: “I don’t know if they are the cause here. I will reserve my conclusions until the toxicology reports and the coroner has made his report before I make any accusations. But I can tell you that if it is as I fear I will not be silent.
“I have been very, very critical of the use of pain medications. I have told people in no uncertain terms that if Michael one day woke up and he was dead I would not be silent, I would not permit this to go unchallenged.
“Michael had fallen from a stage several years ago. He cracked a vertebrae in his back. He also broke his leg and it’s caused him a lot of pain. The result of that is he has taken a lot of pain medications. They’ve been to treat actual pains he’s had, but the use of these medications I felt had become life threatening.”
Source: Splash News
Beth Ditto’s relationship suffers because of fame
Posted in Music, Music People on the June 24, 2009
The singer recently admitted that her relationship with Freddie has been suffering greatly due to her current lifestyle. Beth Ditto relates: “We’re still together. But you know, life is not the same any more, and it makes things really hard. Me and Freddie talk about this a lot. He says, ‘You chose this life’ and I’m like, ‘Did I?’ I feel like it chose me, like fate just swooped in and I’ve chosen not to say no. This doesn’t last forever. But it’s a debate – am I choosing this? And am I choosing it over him? Meanwhile, Freddie is a house cleaner, and that’s my reality, the life I go home to.” Yeah, it’s definitely fate that chose Beth Ditto to do what it does. Actually, it’s quite a big responsibility on her shoulders to be famous… and one she will inevitably have to bear alone for the rest of her days just like all the great martyrs of the world.
Father of American Idol runner-up David Archuleta reportedly arrested for hiring a prostitute.
Posted in American Idol, David Archuleta, Music, Simon Cowell on the June 18, 2009
The father of American Idol runner-up David Archuleta has reportedly been arrested for hiring a prostitute.
Jeff Archuleta, who hit the headlines during Simon Cowell’s hit TV talent show for being a “pushy stage dad”, has been charged with soliciting a massage parlour prostitute.
The 41-year-old was arrested during a raid at a Utah brothel on January 14.
During the raid, police are said to have found one client “receiving services”.
“Two of our detectives went back to that room to stop the activity,” Midvale Police Sgt. John Salazar told the magazine.
“Inside, they found a female masseuse and male client. At that time, an interview ensued and the male client admitted to receiving sexual gratification from the masseuse.”
Jeff Archuleta was that male client, according to court documents.
However, his lawyer Eric Bauer insisted his client was getting massage therapy for his back.
Jeff Archuleta has since pleaded no contest to the charge and paid a £400 fine.
His baby-faced son David, 18, was a favourite to win the title during American Idol’s seventh season. He lost out to rocker David Cook and released his first album in late 2008.
Source: Splash News
‘Lady Gaga Revenge’ iPod Application Available Now!
Posted in Lady Gaga, Music, Video, YouTube on the June 12, 2009
The music of Lady Gaga is now an app on the iPhone, and “LoveGame” is your game. ‘Lady Gaga Revenge’ is the latest version of ‘Tap Tap Revenge’, the wildly popular, most-downloaded app in Apple’s iTunes store. Tap the targets and shake your iPhone to the beats of 14 Lady Gaga album tracks and smash remixes, including “Poker Face”, “Just Dance”, and “Paparazzi”. With graphics and themes inspired by the videos and style of ‘The Fame’, ‘Tap Tap Revenge’ shows they know how to treat a Lady……
Download ‘Tap Tap Revenge’ from the iTunes store:
Want to MEET Lady Gaga? Download and play ‘Lady Gaga Revenge’ for a chance at 4 tickets to see Lady Gaga live & meet her after the show! To win this once-in-a-lifetime prize, grab your iPhone or iTouch and BEAT ‘Lady Gaga Revenge’. Submit a high score on each track in the game INCLUDING the locked boss tracks. Once you submit a score on every track, you’ve got an entry into the contest.
As if that wasn’t enough - we’re giving away 30 copies of ‘The Fame’ autographed by Lady Gaga! Every day for the next 30 days you can win one of these autographed albums just by submitting a high score in ‘Lady Gaga Revenge’. If you don’t get the game, you can’t win… Click here to download it now. For more info about ‘Lady Gaga Revenge’ and how to win these prizes, check out the Tapulous Blog.
“Paparazzi” Music Video:
2009 MuchMusic Video Awards Nominees
Posted in Britney Spears, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, MuchMusic, Music, Nickelback on the May 27, 2009
2009 MuchMusic Video Awards Nominees
Video
Danny Fernandes — “Private Dancer”
K-OS — “4, 3, 2, 1?
Marianas Trench — “Cross My Heart”
Nickelback — “Gotta Be Somebody”
The Stills — “Being Here”
Director
Bedouin Soundclash — “Until We Burn In The Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love Song)” (Director: Michael Maxxis)
Classified — “Anybody Listening” (Director: Harv)
Danny Fernandes — “Fantasy” (Director: RT!)
Marianas Trench — “Cross My Heart” (Director: Colin Minihan)
Theory Of A Deadman — “All Or Nothing” (Director: Davin Black)
Pop Video
Danny Fernandes — “Private Dancer”
Elise Estrada — “Crash And Burn”
Karl Wolf — “Africa”
LIGHTS — “Drive My Soul”
Shiloh — “Operator (A Girl Like Me)
MuchLOUD Rock Video
Inward Eye — “Shame”
Marianas Trench — “Cross My Heart”
Nickelback — “Gotta Be Somebody”
Ten Second Epic — “Life Times”
Theory Of A Deadman — “All Or Nothing”
MuchVIBE Hip-Hop Video
Classified — “Anybody Listening”
Famous — “Ain’t No Use”
JB featuring Ghetto Flex — “Move Your Body”
K-OS — “4, 3, 2, 1?
Shad — “The Old Prince Still Lives At Home”
VideoFACT Indie Video
Bedouin Soundclash — “Until We Burn In The Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love Song)”
Metric — “Gimme Sympathy”
Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains — “Who Do We Care For?”
Shad — “The Old Prince Still Lives At Home”
The Midway State — “Never Again”
Post-Production
Classified — “Anybody Listening”
Mobile — “The Killer”
Nickelback — “Gotta Be Somebody”
The New Cities — “Dead End Countdown”
The Stills — “Being Here”
Cinematographer
Bedouin Soundclash — “Until We Burn In The Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love Song)”
Elise Estrada — “Crash And Burn”
K-OS — “4, 3, 2, 1?
The Midway State — “Change For You”
Theory Of A Deadman — “All Or Nothing”
International Video (Artist)
Beyonce — “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Britney Spears — “Womanizer”
Kanye West — “Heartless”
Katy Perry — “Hot N Cold”
Kevin Rudolf featuring Lil Wayne — “Let It Rock”
Kelly Clarkson — “My Life Would Suck Without You”
Lady GaGa — “Poker Face”
Lil Wayne — “A Milli”
Miley Cyrus — “The Climb”
T.I. featuring Rihanna — “Live Your Life”
International Video (Group)
Coldplay — “Viva La Vida”
Green Day — “Know Your Enemy”
Jonas Brothers — “Lovebug”
Kings Of Leon — “Sex On Fire”
Metro Station — “Shake It”
MGMT — “Electric Feel”
Pussycat Dolls — “I Hate This Part”
Rise Against — “Re-Education (Through Labor)”
The Black Eyed Peas — “Boom Boom Pow”
The Killers — “Human”
International Video By A Canadian (Artist Or Group)
Billy Talent — “Rusted From The Rain”
K’Naan featuring Chubb Rock — “ABC’s”
Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon — “Dangerous”
Kreesha Turner — “Don’t Call Me Baby”
Nickelback — “If Today Was Your Last Day”
UR FAVE Video
Danny Fernandes — “Fantasy”
Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon — “Dangerous”
Marianas Trench — “Cross My Heart”
Nickelback — “Gotta Be Somebody”
Simple Plan — “Save You”
UR FAVE International Video
Jonas Brothers — “Burnin’ Up”
Katy Perry — “I Kissed A Girl”
Lady GaGa — “Poker Face”
Lil Wayne — “A Milli”
Britney Spears — “Circus”
UR FAVE New Artist
Danny Fernandes — “Fantasy”
LIGHTS — “Drive My Soul”
Shiloh — “Goodbye, You Suck”
The Midway State — “Never Again”
Karl Wolf — “Africa”
Lady Gaga Live
Posted in Lady Gaga, Music, Performance on the May 22, 2009
Lady Gaga is an artist through and through. The ‘Poker Face’ singer insists that she will never lip synch in a performance no matter how difficult the song or dance routine. She said “I would never even think about it (lip synching). The whole point to me is, if you’re gonna be number one, you better really be fucking number one. If you’re gonna be on top, you better be able to do all those things, because it’s a real privilege to be able to make music everyday, and I get away with a lot…Andy Warhol says art is what you can get away with, and I get away with a lot with my music and my clothes, and I work really hard so I could truly be a real artist for all my fans. That’s really fucked up when you lip-synch.”
Joe Jonas has a Man Crush
Posted in Actors, Jonas Brothers, Music on the May 22, 2009
Joe Jonas has just been hailed as InStyle’s ‘HeartthrobJon’ in its June 2009 issue. The 19-year old Jonas Brothers member has become one of the biggest teen idols of this time. The singer said “It feels great when you’re on stage and girls are screaming for you. I become a different person.” When asked what he thought was sexy, Joe replied “I like Spanish music and the female singers. I can’t understand what they’re saying, but as a songwriter I get it.” When he was asked who his celebrity crush was, Joe said “Daniel Craig.” I wonder what his girlfriend, actress Camilla Belle, thinks about that.
Dave Matthews Band Release New Track
Posted in Album Release, Dave Matthews Band, Music, Songs Download, Tour Dates, Video, YouTube on the May 22, 2009
Dave Matthews Band release second track, “Shake Me Like A Monkey,”
Fans that have purchased the Dave Matthews Band iTunes pass will get a little closer to celebrating the new album, Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King, with a second track from the upcoming record. The exclusive download of “Shake Me Like A Monkey” from the iTunes pass is the second in a series of pre-album releases with the deluxe iTunes package. Also exclusive with the package is a behind the scenes look at the making of the album as well as unreleased b-sides, a digital artwork booklet and live music from the band’s Spring and Summer 2009 tours.
In addition to these rarities, be sure to check out the Dave Matthews Band channel on You Tube to watch the Groo Grux album artwork come alive with a fun and unique musical animation.
Dave Matthews Band’s latest album Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King hits stores June 2nd, but is now available for pre-order with the exclusive iTunes pass! For more news, tour dates and to pre-order the album in a variety of configurations visit DaveMatthewsBand.com.
Kate Voegele’s A Fine Mess, New Album
Posted in Audio Stream, Kate Voegele, Music, Records Deal, Songs Download on the May 22, 2009
Kate Voegele’s sophomore release, A Fine Mess, is available Now! The Mike Elizondo (Maroon 5, Natasha Bedingfield) produced album features the single “99 Times” and is currently streaming in full on Kate’s MySpace page. Like what you hear? Amazon MP3 is offering a great deal to grab the entire album for only $2.99. Follow these simple instructions to get the discounted tracks from Kate’s album page on MySpace.
