Hard times for rock bands as sales of tracks plummet
Rock has hit a hard place - as guitar bands have started disappearing from the charts, new figures show.
Source : news.scotsman.com | 08-sept.-2010 01:48
Beatles US debut now on DVD
A NEW DVD about The Beatles' first appearances on US television's The Ed Sullivan Show has been released.
Source : news.scotsman.com | 08-sept.-2010 01:48
Gig review: Jonsi
JONSI ***
O2 ACADEMY, GLASGOW
Source : news.scotsman.com | 08-sept.-2010 01:48
Gig review: Blas: The Jacobites
BLAS: THE JACOBITES ****
CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTRE
Source : news.scotsman.com | 08-sept.-2010 01:48
Interview: Edwyn Collins - Back on track
ONE of the most joyful and life-affirming pop journeys of recent years has been the steadfast recovery, rehabilitation and return of Edwyn Collins from a life-threatening brai
Source : news.scotsman.com | 08-sept.-2010 01:48
Kennedy Center unveils honorees
Music News: McCartney, Winfrey, Haggard to be feted -- Country singer/songwriter Merle Haggard, dancer/choreographer Bill T. Jones, composer/lyricist Jerry Herman, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, and TV host/actor/producer Oprah Winfrey have been selected to receive this year's Kennedy Center Honors, the Center said Monday.
Source : feedproxy.google.com | 08-sept.-2010 01:14
Move over, Kanye: Black Crowes singer slams Swift
The incident that started it all: Kanye West right after he stole Taylor Swift's thunder at the VMA's last year.
Billboard Bits: 50 Cent Raises Eyebrows on Twitter, Katy Perry Tapped for 'SNL' Premiere
50 Cent raises eyebrows on Twitter, Morrissey sparks racism controversy, Katy Perry set to rock 'SNL' and more.
Source : www.billboard.com | 08-sept.-2010 01:05
The XX Wins 2010 Mercury Prize
The XX has won the 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize for its debut "XX" (Young Turks/XL Recordings).
Source : www.billboard.com | 08-sept.-2010 01:03
Bedingfield announces album release date
Natasha Bedingfield says that she chose 13 songs out of over 200 for her new album Strip Me
.
Sarah McLachlan announces a new tour, puts Lilith behind her
When I visited Vancouver, Canada, in early June to talk to Sarah McLachlan about her new album and the Lilith Tour, I found the singer-songwriter hard at work to keep her mood positive. Already forced to respond to rumors of...
Source : latimesblogs.latimes.com | 08-sept.-2010 00:40
Leonard Cohen to end world tour with 4 U.S. shows
(Reuters)
Reuters - Leonard Cohen's neverending world tour will actually end in December with four newly announced theater shows in the western United States, his promoter said on Tuesday.
Justin Bieber Reveals Dark Side in 'CSI: Miami' Spot
Don't be fooled by Justin Bieber's boyish looks and sweet demeanor. The 16-year-old pop star could be a killer, if you believe the trailer for his upcoming appearance on "CSI: Miami."
Source : www.billboard.com | 08-sept.-2010 00:34
Cole "in no rush" to rejoin Girls Aloud
Cheryl Cole is said to be "in no rush" to rejoin Girls Aloud, due to her other work commitments.
The xx win Mercury Prize
Group named winners of Mercury Prize for debut album "The xx".
Source : www.telegraph.co.uk | 08-sept.-2010 00:06
Lady Gaga Wears Dead Meat, Angers PETA
Lady Gaga has sparked outrage among animal rights activists with her latest controversial magazine cover, as the pop star appears naked and wearing nothing but raw, red meat on the front of Vogue Hommes Japan's September issue.
Source : www.billboard.com | 08-sept.-2010 00:04
Billy Ray Cyrus and Son to Star in 'UFO' TV show
After starring with his daughter Miley on the Dinsey Channel's hit series "Hannah Montana" for four years, singer-actor Billy Ray Cyrus is now teaming with another one of his children.
Source : www.billboard.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:54
The Xx - The Xx Win Mercury Prize
The XX have won the Barclaycard Mercury Prize. The band, from London, scooped the annual prize for the best UK album tonight (07.09.10), picked by an industry...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:51
All Tomorrow's Parties 2010 In Photos
Experience the unique concert-going experience that is ATP 2010 in photos featuring Iggy Pop, Sunn O))) and Boris, Raekwon, Sonic Youth and more.
Source : www.npr.org | 07-sept.-2010 23:50
The Xx - The Xx Win Mercury Prize
Rockers THE XX served up a shock at the 2010 Mercury Music Prize announcement on Tuesday (07Sep10) by beating red-hot favourite PAUL WELLER to the top album honour.The...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:47
Rihanna gets 'Loud' with new disc, returns to dance roots on album's first single
Although we can’t necessarily say Rihanna is back, since she didn't go anywhere -- she is making a comeback of sorts. The self-proclaimed "good girl gone bad" is back to her dance roots on her new single, “Only Girl (In...
Source : latimesblogs.latimes.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:35
Justin Bieber Claims 3% of Twitter Traffic
"At any moment, Justin Bieber uses 3% of our infrastructure," according to a designer who tweeted about his conversation with a Twitter employee Monday. Racks of servers are dedicated to him."
Source : www.billboard.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:30
The xx win 2010 Mercury Prize
The xx win this year's Barclaycard Mercury Prize for their debut album xx
.
Kings of Leon announce European tour
Kings of Leon announce a European tour to support the release of their album Come Around Sundown
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Judge Dredd - Thirlby To Play Judge Dredds Sidekick
JUNO star OLIVIA THIRLBY has signed on to play JUDGE DREDD's sidekick in a new movie adaptation of the comic book story.The actress will play Judge Cassandra Anderson,...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:02
Tyra Banks - Banks Model Show Lands A Big Boost From Italian Vogue
Former supermodel TYRA BANKS' hit reality TV show AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL has been given a big boost by the world's most revered fashion bible - Italian Vogue.The...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:02
Clive Donner - British Director Donner Dies
British director CLIVE DONNER has died at the age of 84.The filmmaker, who helped kickstart the careers of actors including Sir Ian MCKellen and Alan Bates, passed away...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:02
The Exorcist - The Exorcist Screenwriter Suing Warner Bros
The Oscar-winning screenwriter of THE EXORCIST is suing Warner Brothers bosses amid allegations of unpaid profits.Author William Peter Blatty, who wrote the book the...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:02
Kirsten Dunst - Dunst Thief Sentenced To Four Years In Jail
The man convicted of stealing KIRSTEN DUNST's $2,000 (1,330) designer purse from a New York hotel room in 2007 has been jailed for four years.James Jimenez was accused...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:02
Leonard Cohen - Cohen To Play At Dions Colosseum
LEONARD COHEN has been added to the big names headlining the Colosseum in Las Vegas which was built for CELINE DION.Cher, Bette Midler and Elton John have all...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:02
Rolling Stones - Stones Considering 50th Anniversary World Tour
The ROLLING STONES are in talks to stage a 50th anniversary tour in 2011, according to drummer CHARLIE WATTS.The rocker, who will turn 70 next year (11), admits...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:02
Morrissey - Morrissey At The Centre Of Another Racism Controversy After Chinese Remarks
Outspoken rocker MORRISSEY is at the centre of another racism controversy following remarks he made about the Chinese in a recent interview.The former The Smiths star...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:02
Michael Jackson - Jackson Love Child Bid Thrown Out Of Court
A woman alleging she is MICHAEL JACKSON's illegitimate love child has had her legal bid to lay claim to the King of Pop's fortune shot down by a Los Angeles...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:02
John Lennon - Lennons Killer Denied Parole Again
JOHN LENNON's killer MARK DAVID CHAPMAN has been denied parole for the sixth time.The murderer, who gunned down the former Beatles star outside his home in New York in...
Source : www.contactmusic.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:02
Nicki Minaj, Will.i.am Become Superheroes for 'Check It Out' Single Art
Here's the official cover artwork for "Check It Out," Nicki Minaj's radio-ready new track with will.i.am.
Source : www.billboard.com | 07-sept.-2010 23:00
Katy Perry: 'Album is deeply personal'
Katy Perry says that her album Teenage Dream
is a snapshot of her current state of mind.
Wyclef Accuses Sean Penn of Cocaine Use; Actor Responds
Wyclef Jean's claws came out at a New York concert Friday night (Sept. 4), when he used his music to accuse Sean Penn of using cocaine.
Source : www.billboard.com | 07-sept.-2010 22:45
Update: John Lennon's Killer Denied Parole Again
John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman is scheduled to be interviewed at the Attica Correctional Facility this week.
Source : www.billboard.com | 07-sept.-2010 22:40
Review: Stone Sour packs punch on `Audio Secrecy'
(AP)
AP - Stone Sour, "Audio Secrecy" (Roadrunner)
Mary J. Blige, Swizz Beatz, & Bruno Mars Added as VMA Performers
The performance lineup for the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards just got a whole lot fancier. Mary J. Blige and Swizz Beatz are set to join Drake onstage at L.A.’s Nokia Theatre—most likely to perform their collabo “Fancy,” a track originally intended for MJB—while Bruno Mars will make his VMA performance debut during the [...]
Source : www.rap-up.com | 07-sept.-2010 22:27
Nicki Minaj Talks ?Monster? Verse, Drake Marriage, & Dating
Nicki Minaj chopped it up with DJ Drama on his Hot 107.9 Gangsta Grillz radio show about recent headline-making topics.
Sounding tired from performing across the country, the L.A. resident spoke on her song-stealing 32 bars on Kanye West’s “Monster,” possibly getting Kanye on Pink Friday, fabricating her marriage to Drake on Twitter (“We were just [...]
Source : www.rap-up.com | 07-sept.-2010 22:14
Review: Bareilles sticks to her guns with new CD
(AP)
AP - Sara Bareilles, "Kaleidoscope Heart" (Epic)
In Stock? New Music From Interpol, Robyn And The Thermals
We checked record stores in Ann Arbor, Mich., for albums from Robyn, The Thermals and Interpol.
Source : www.npr.org | 07-sept.-2010 22:09
Smash Mouth, Tears for Fears Soundtrack 'Rock Band 3' Trailers
A new trailer for Harmonix's "Rock Band 3" has arrived and breaks down the innovative addition of keyboards to the game, due out Oct. 26.
Source : www.billboard.com | 07-sept.-2010 22:00
Musician Cee Lo Green speaks at the 2010 Summer TCA press tour in Beverly Hills, California.
New Music: Soulja Boy ? ?Speakers Going Hammer?
Forget the Trap goin’ ham. Soulja Boy Tell’em’s got the “Speakers Going Hammer” on the Boi-1da-produced single off his fourth album The DeAndre Way (due Nov. 2). The S.O.D. Money Gang leader rhymes over a burping bass line and horn-peppered instrumental, spitting, “Ice game, cold as a polar bear/ Sun hit my chain, watch [...]
Source : www.rap-up.com | 07-sept.-2010 21:53