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Alice In Chains “Black Gives Way to Blue”
Posted in Alice In Chains, New Single, Pop Music, Song, Video, album on the September 22, 2009
ALICE IN CHAINS RELEASE BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE SHORT FILM
Alice in Chains have just released a short film which features the band speaking on the tragedy of former singer Layne Staley’s death to the triumphant return of the band with new singer William Duvall. Follow the band as they recount their first performance without Layne in the wake of the Tsunami tragedy, their introduction to William, and the creative processes that led to the birth of the new album: all whilst getting their faces painted KISS style. Black Gives Way To Blue drops everywhere September 29th.
Black Gives Way To Blue Short Film
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Alice In Chains “Black Gives Way to Blue” Short Film
Kylie Minogue’s Cover Up
Posted in Concert, Fashion, Kylie Minogue, Pop Music on the February 14, 2008
Australian pop star Kylie Minogue is planning on toning down her sexy image and opting for more a more demure look ahead of her 40th birthday.
The singer, who will celebrate the landmark birthday in May, is known for her flamboyant tour costumes. But her stylist reveals she is planning on dressing more modestly for her upcoming European tour later this year.
William Baker, who is credited with Minogue’s fashion-conscious style, says the star will be working with top designer Jean Paul Gaultier to create a more mature look.
He says, “The next tour will see Kylie ageing gracefully. She’s celebrating her 40th birthday this year so what we have planned is to move in the right direction. We’re working with Jean Paul Gaultier on the costumes - he designed Madonna’s Blonde Ambition tour. The outfits he designs are incredibly sophisticated. It’s difficult in pop to remain young so what’s the point?”
Rihanna Loves Milk
Posted in Blog, MP3, Pop Music, Rihanna on the February 4, 2008
Rihanna is the latest celebrity to sport the milk mustache and asks the question of ‘got milk?’. The Barbados singer encourages teens to drink 3 glasses of low fat or fat free milk everyday and to eat right to stay lean and healthy. Her ad will officially debut on February 5 in Teen Vogue. The ad copy reads: “Drink it in. Pop star? Not exactly. Milk is more my move. Some studies suggest that teens who choose milk instead of sugary drinks tend to be leaner and the protein helps build muscle. So shut up and drink.”
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New Jonas
Posted in Album Release, Concert, Jonas Brothers, Music Bands, Pop Music on the January 10, 2008
Good news for all the teenyboppers of the world. The Jonas Brothers are releasing a new album this year. Their latest effort is set to be released this summer, specifically on July 8th. Their record is once again being produced by John Fields who supervised the sound boards for the brothers’ platinum self-titled debut album.
If you’re wondering just how they’ve been recording their album when they’re on a big tour with Miley ‘Hannah Montana’ Cyrus, the boys have actually been recording on their tour bus. I predict that they will totally eclipse Miley once their new album is out.
Madonna Still in India
Posted in Album Release, Madonna, News, Pop Music on the January 10, 2008
Madonna is still vacationing in India. She’s been on holiday since we rang in the New Year. Sources are saying that she’s on an extended vacation as a way to recharge her batteries as she gets ready to release a new album later this year and a subsequent tour.
The Queen of Pop and her family were spotted taking in the sights on Saturday. She spent time with her family by going horseback riding, learning native dance and shopping. The only member of the family who wasn’t spotted with her that day was little David Banda. Where could he have been?
Some Feedback from Janet Jackson
Posted in Album Release, Janet Jackson, Pop Music, Singers, Song, Video on the January 8, 2008
Janet Jackson goes through quite a transformation on the New York City set of her new ‘Feedback’ music video. The video is being helmed by British director Saam Farahmand.
ExtraTV.com got to talk to Janet on the set of the video and she got asked to comment on her new album entitled ‘Discipline’. She says “I love the dance. I love the mid tempo stuff. I love the slow songs and the baby making songs. It still has that element to it.” I guess it’s pretty clear that she loves the songs on her album. She also admitted that she knows how her songs put listeners in the mood by saying “You don’t know how many people come up to me and say, ‘This child was conceived listening to you.’”
Ashlee’s New Video
Posted in Ashlee Simpson, MTV, Music, Music People, Music Review, New Single, News, Pete Wentz, Pop Music, Singers, Song, Video on the December 21, 2007
Ashlee Simpson is still a singer everyone! The younger Simpson has actually filmed a new music video for her song ‘Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya). The video was directed by Alan Ferguson earlier this month. It shows Ashlee seeking counseling after an opinion overload from the voices of her family, record executives, fans, haters and the media.
Pete Wentz told MTV news what he thought about the video saying “It’s probably the weirdest video I’ve seen of hers. It’s like a Salvador Dalí painting meets ‘Being John Malkovich’. She just went to this weird place for it. It has this kind of multiple personality, like the song does.”
The video will premiere on TRL on December 20.
Mariah Carey Effortless
Posted in Josh Groban, Mariah Carey, Music, Music Chart, Music Review, New LP, Pop Music, Records Sale, Rock, Singers, Song, Top List on the December 14, 2007
Here’s some proof that Mariah Carey is pretty much a household name. She doesn’t have a new album out yet she has a Top Ten single without even exerting any effort. She better thank the people who said that digital downloads count for something towards chart success. Her ‘All I Want for Christmas’ is #8 this week in the US according to Soundscan.It looks like people are really into the holiday spirit as Josh Groban’s Christmas album actually took the top spot by selling over 500,000 records this past week and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Who knew Santa can be a big capitalist ploy?
Madonna’s New Album ‘Licorice’
Posted in Album Release, Billboard's Top Music, Madonna, Music, Music People, Music Review, New LP, Pop Music, Singers on the December 8, 2007
Earlier in the week, it has been reported that Madonna previewed her album for Warner Bros. staff members in New York. Now, we have a date for the release of Madonna’s new and last album for Warner Bros. Billboard is reporting that ‘Licorice’ is set for a late April 2008 release.
The Queen of Pop’s husband, Guy Ritchie, pimped out her album at the ‘Revolver’ premiere saying “It’s her best CD. And I’m not just saying that. Well, I am just saying it, but I also mean it.”
After the release of ‘Licorice’ and a greatest hits album, Madonna’s $120 million deal with Artist Nation and Live Nation will start.
Lily still bitchy
Posted in Album Release, Celebs, Debut Album, Lily Allen, Music, Music People, Photography, Pop Music on the December 5, 2007
Only yesterday did I write about how Lily Allen’s bitchiness ought to be cured due to a sudden gain in self confidence. Well I take it all back, because now the singer has gone one step further and has snubbed the very man who helped make her a popstar in the first place. Oh. My. God.
The word idiot comes to mind.
Mark Ronson was one of the producers behind Lily’s smash hit debut album Alright, Still. But he has since revealed Lily has been ignoring him, saying “Lily has been working on her new album, but I’m probably not going to be on it as she hasn’t been returning any of my calls.
It has been 18 months since Lily’s last release so it is about time we heard from her again. But snubbing her friends and the people who made her is not going to help. And she thinks she’s not a bitch…
Kylie Minogue on Tour
Posted in Concert, Kylie Minogue, Life Style, Live Music, Music, Music People, Music Review, News, Pop Music, Singers on the December 3, 2007
Some British media falsely reported that Kylie Minogue cancelled all her plans of going on the road in support for her album. But the singer announced on Wednesday that she will be making her way across Europe in 2008. Kylie X 2008 will start on May 6 in Paris and end with two shows at London’s O2 Arena on July 26 and 27.
A statement was released about the tour saying “Minogue and her creative team have devised a new show that she describes herself as ‘fresh, exhilarating and innovative.’ The new show will be a totally different concept to previous Minogue spectaculars, which have seen her fuse her remarkable creativity with groundbreaking technology to become one of the most respected live performers of our time.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.