Common Talks Cousin’s Death
Common has broken his silence about his cousin’s tragic death last week and took the time to thank everyone for their support during the tough time. The rapper posted his statement on his blog, saying “Man, I want to thank each and every person who sent their love and condolences about my cousin, Ajile Turner. It has definitely been a tough time for me and my family, but as GOD always does he assures us that everything will be alright. I believe that you all’s support is just another way of assuring it. I thank you once again. God Bless.”
Tags: Blog, Common, Condolences, death, God, Rapper, Support
Beyonce thinks young women under too much pressure to lose weight
Sep 29, 2009 Beyonce, Weight Loss
Singer Beyonce thinks young women are put under too much pressure to lose weight and not all men like skinny girls.
The wife of rapper Jay-Z believes that losing weight is hard.
When asked about how she lost weight for her tour, the Crazy In Love singer said: “Oh, it’s hard! When I was a teenager it was always hard for me to lose weight before the summer so I could look hot in my bathing suit. I’d always tell my mum it was her fault, as she made incredible fried chicken and other fried foods. So I basically worked out and ate lots of salads. It’s a matter of motivation.”
Beyonce, 28, added: “The only thing that really motivates me to lose weight is when I have to get ready for a film or go on tour. But I’m not obsessive about my weight. Young women have too much pressure on them and the main thing is to eat healthy foods and exercise. That’s my message.”
The star, whose new single Broken Hearted Girl is due to be released in November, also said: “Not all men like super skinny girls.”
Source: Splash News
Tags: Beyonce, Men, Pressure, Skinny Girls, Weight Loss
Honor Society Debut At #18 On Billboard Top 200
Sep 29, 2009 Album, Concert, Debut, Debut Album, Honor Society
Pop-rockers Honor Society debuted at #18 on the Billboard Top 200 this week, moving over 22,000 units of their debut album, Fashionably Late. The band kicked off their second headlining tour on Monday, September 21 in Minneapolis, MN and will continue a run of nearly 40 dates with shows across the United States and Canada including an appearance on The Today Show on Friday, September 25.
The release of Fashionably Late caps off a busy summer for Honor Society as they joined the Jonas Brothers on their World Tour 2009 performing to nearly 1 million fans throughout North America. Honor Society simultaneously headlined their own club tour called The Full Moon Crazy Tour where they brought their high-energy live shows to sold out venues including the Blender Theater in New York City and over 1,500 fans at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.
See below for what the press is saying about Honor Society and Fashionably Late and visit HonorSocietyMusic.com for more info and a full list of tour dates.
Rolling Stone
“Over You” (3 stars) — delivers “shiny heartbreak that splits the difference between *NSYNC and Maroon 5 – all riffing synths… and tunefulness.”
Entertainment Weekly
Honor Society are “crafty pop rock dudes” with songs that “shimmer with freeze-dried funk licks…”
People Magazine
“…fans will likely swoon over …” whose “strongest tracks include the power ballads ‘Where Are You Now’ and ‘Goodnight My Love’ both showcasing Bruno’s emotive tenor. ‘My Own Way’ is an infectious pop-rocker.”
Tags: Album, Band, Billboard, Concert, Debut, Debut Album, Honor Society, Top 200, tour dates
Elizabeth Taylor Wants to be by Michael Jackson’s Grave
Sep 28, 2009 Michael Jackson
After attending Michael Jackson’s funeral service in Los Angeles, actress Elizabeth Taylor is now said to be looking for a plot next to the late pop singer. A source said “After sitting through Michael’s funeral service at the Great Mausoleum, with its magnificent stained-glass windows and replicas of Michelangelo’s artworks, she later told friends, ‘I felt a sense of peace there that I’ve never experienced before.’” Elizabeth then talked about her friendship with the singer saying “I loved Michael with all my soul and I can’t imagine life without him. We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together. He will live in my heart forever but it’s not enough. My life feels so empty. I don’t think anyone knew how much we loved each other. It was the purest, most giving love I’ve ever known.”
Tags: Actress, Elizabeth Taylor, funeral, Los Angeles, Michael Jackson, Michelangelo, Pop, Singer
Eminem’s Music Publishers Suing Apple
Eminem’s music publishers, Eight Mile Style LLC, are going after Apple Inc., claiming they “never authorized the use of 93 songs in a downloadable format on Apple’s popular iTunes service.” The two companies are expected to being a non-jury trial proceeding today but it’s unlikely that the rapper will appear. It’s unknown how much money is actually at stake but Eminem’s people are claiming that they’ve lost upwards of $2.5 million from iTunes download sales. Apple is denying the whole thing saying that they have a legal and viable contract with Aftermath Records, which controls the recordings in question. Eminem’s music publishers also filed a lawsuit against the label saying that they had no right to provide the songs.
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Tags: Aftermath Records, Apple, Eminem, iTunes, Lawsuit, Legal, Music, Rapper, Sales
Last Original Sugababe Leaves
Sep 25, 2009 Music Bands, Sugababes
After a lot of cat fights within the band, Keisha Buchanan is no longer a member of Sugababes and has decided to pursue a solo career. The announcement was made on their official website which said “The current line-up of the Sugababes has disbanded. Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah will continue as the Sugababes and will be joined by new member Jade Ewen. They release their album ‘Sweet 7’ on November 23rd through Island Records. Keisha Buchanan will continue to record for Island Records as a solo artist.” Keisha was the last of the original line up to have left the band. I wonder what went down with the other girls to have her kicked out. It’s obvious that the problem wasn’t with the label as she’s still with them as a solo artist.
Tags: Amelle Berrabah, Band, Heidi Range, Island Records, Keisha Buchanan, Sugababes, Website
New Video Clips from U2
Sep 25, 2009 Album, Concert, U2, Video, YouTube
U2 Releases New Video Clips from 360° Tour
U2 kicked off the North American leg of their 360° Tour on September 13th, and cameras have been rolling during the shows and behind the scenes. Visit the official U2 YouTube channel to see video clips of songs from the concert, including “Your Blue Room” and “Vertigo” from the Chicago shows, a radio interview in Toronto, and an advance screening of an exclusive U2.com chat with the Edge.
Can’t get enough live U2? Download the new Blackberry app that lets you get inside the new album No Line On The Horizon. The app features song previews, news, tour updates, exclusive images of the band in the recording studio and on the road, and more! Find out the specifics on the Blackberry website.
No Line On The Horizon is U2’s twelfth studio album and is available now, in stores or through iTunes.
Vertigo Link and Embed Code:
Your Blue Room Link and Embed Code:
Toronto Radio Interview Link and Embed Code:
OneRepublic’s New Single “All The Right Moves”
Sep 25, 2009 Audio, CD, New Album, New Single, OneRepublic, Song, Widget
Check out OneRepublic’s new single “All The Right Moves.” The powerful, drum-heavy track will appear on their forthcoming album, Waking Up, which is due out on November 17th. Visit OneRepublic.net for more info and upcoming tour dates with Rob Thomas.
“All The Right Moves” audio embed:
All the Right Moves – OneRepublic
Tags: All The Right Moves, Audio, CD, New Album, New Single, OneRepublic, Song, Widget
AFI Premiered New Album Crash Love on MySpace
Sep 25, 2009 AFI, Album, Concert, New Album, tour dates
CRASH LOVE will be released September 29 on DGC/Interscope. First single “Medicate,” for which the band is currently shooting a video, is already available on iTunes both as a single download and as part of an 18-song CRASH LOVE deluxe edition featuring multiple bonus tracks both from the CRASH LOVE sessions and the AFI vaults.
AFI recently added another leg of dates to its first series of live shows in the U.S. since its July 7, 2007 Live Earth appearance. The tour commences October 2 in Minneapolis with additional dates running up through a November 22 appearance at Stubbs Amphitheater in Austin, TX.
Produced by Joe McGrath and Jacknife Lee, CRASH LOVE is AFI’s eighth album and arguably the band’s most focused, direct and ambitious effort to date. CRASH LOVE follows up two consecutive platinum AFI albums, 2006’s DECEMBERUNDERGROUND which entered the U.S. chart at #1 and 2003’s SING THE SORROW. AFI’s discography also includes the full lengths THE ART OF DROWNING (2000), BLACK SAILS IN THE SUNSET (1999), SHUT YOUR MOUTH & OPEN YOUR EYES (1997), VERY PROUD OF YA (1996) and ANSWER THAT AND STAY FASHIONABLE (1995).
AFI FALL 2009 U.S. DATES:
10/02/09 – Minneapolis, MN – Epic
10/04/09 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
10/05/09 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
10/07/09 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
10/08/09 – Clifton Park, NY – Northern Lights
10/10/09 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
10/11/09 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Zoo
10/13/09 – Hartford, CT – The Webster
10/14/09 – Providence, RI – Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
10/16/09 – Rochester, NY – Water Street Music Hall
10/17/09 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
10/19/09 – Richmond, VA – The National
10/21/09 – Scranton, PA – Scranton Cultural Center
10/23/09 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
10/25/09 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
11/03/09 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
11/04/09 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
11/06/09 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
11/07/09 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theater
11/09/09 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
11/10/09 – Toronto, Canada – The Sound Academy
11/12/09 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
11/13/09 – New York, NY – Roseland Ballroom
11/15/09 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
11/16/09 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
11/18/09 – West Palm Beach, FL – Pompano Beach Amphitheater
11/19/09 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
11/21/09 – Houston, TX – Verizon Wireless Theater
11/22/09 – Austin, TX – Stubbs Amphitheater
Tags: AFI, Album, Concert, Crash Love, MySpace, New Album, Premiere, tour dates
Madonna Celebrates In New TV Spot
Sep 25, 2009 Album, Madonna, New Single, Song, Video, YouTube
Check out the new TV spot for Madonna’s Celebration CD. The Queen of Pop’s Ultimate Hits Collection is due out next week on September 29th and features digitally remastered versions of “34 songs that changed the world” plus 2 brand new tracks. The release will also be available as a single CD as well as a Premium Version which will include the Celebration Video Collection DVD.
Tags: Album, Celebrates, Madonna, New, New Single, Song, TV Spot, Video, YouTube
Eminem Denied
Sep 24, 2009 Eminem, Mariah Carey, Radio Station
During an interview with the French radio program ‘Le 6-9’ last week, the host asked if Mariah Carey’s ‘Obsessed’ is a dig towards rapper Eminem. The singer replied with “I don’t even know who that is. I wrote the song and I’m very happy with it. And I’m happy with my new album. So I don’t know if somebody wants to write their little songs. I haven’t heard them on the radio, I don’t know what’s going on with that. They don’t seem to play them here in America. I’m not sure so I don’t know.” Wow. I think that’s pretty much a sign that this feud of theirs will never die.
Tags: Eminem, Interview, Mariah Carey, radio, Rapper, Singer
Will.I.Am Gets Sued
Sep 24, 2009 Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Will.I.Am
Will.I.Am, Fergie and several others involved in the recording of the 2006 song ‘Voodoo Doll’ (off of the former meth addict’s solo album) are being sued by the music group Groundation. The group claims that the song “is substantially and strikingly similar” to their single ‘Each One Teach One’ which was recorded back in 2000. It’s not really surprising for someone who has been plagued by copyright scandals in the past. I just wish that the Black Eyed Peas rapper didn’t have to involve the female singer. The lawsuit is seeking for unspecified damages. They better get ready to pay up.
Tags: Addict, Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Groundation, Lawsuit, Music, Rapper, Singer, Will.I.Am
2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Nominees
Sep 23, 2009 Beyonce Knowles, Eminem, Green Day, Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga
Full List of Nominees:
Best Song
Beyonce Knowles – “Halo”
Black Eyed Peas – “I Got A Feeling”
David Guetta ft. Kelly Rowland – “When Love Takes Over”
Kings of Leon – “Use Somebody”
Lady GaGa – “Poker Face”
Best Live Act
Beyonce Knowles
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Lady GaGa
U2
Best Group
Black Eyed Peas
Green Day
Jonas Brothers
Kings of Leon
Tokio Hotel
Best New Act
Daniel Merriweather
La Roux
Lady GaGa
Pixie Lott
Taylor Swift
Best Female
Beyonce Knowles
Katy Perry
Lady GaGa
Leona Lewis
Shakira
Best Push Artist
Daniel Merriweather
Hockey
La Roux
Little Boots
Metro Station
Pixie Lott
The Veronicas
White Lies
Best Male
Eminem
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Mika
Robbie Williams
Best Urban
Ciara
Eminem
Jay-Z
Kanye West
T.I.
Best Rock
Foo Fighters
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Linkin Park
U2
Best Alternative
Muse
Paramore
Placebo
The Killers
The Prodigy
Best Video
Beyonce Knowles – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”
Britney Spears – “Circus”
Eminem – “We Made You”
Katy Perry – “Waking Up In Vegas”
Shakira – “She Wolf”
Best World Stage Performance
Coldplay
Kid Rock
Kings of Leon
Lady GaGa
Linkin Park
Tags: 2009, MTV Europe Music Awards, nominees
2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominees:
Sep 23, 2009 BET Hip-Hop, Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, T.I.
2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominees:
Kanye West Leads 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations With Nine
Full List of Nominees:
Best Hip-Hop Collaboration
“Pop Champagne,” Jim Jones & Ron Browz featuring Juelz Santana
“Mrs. Officer,” Lil Wayne featuring Bobby Valentino
“Magnificent,” Rick Ross featuring John Legend
“Live Your Life,” T.I. featuring Rihanna
“Put On,” Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West
Best Live Performer
Busta Rhymes
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
T.I.
Kanye West
Lyricist of the Year
Drake
Eminem
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Kanye West
Video Director of the Year
Gil Green
Anthony Mandler
Mr. Boomtown
Chris Robinson
Hype Williams
Producer of the Year
Ron Browz
Cool & Dre
Tha Bizness
T-Pain
Kanye West
Track of the Year
“Day “N” Nite,” Kid Cudi
“D.O.A. (Death of Auto Tune),” Jay-Z
“Every Girl – Young Money,” Lil Wayne, Drake, Jae Mills, Gudda Gudda & Mack Maine
“Live Your Life,” T.I. featuring Rihanna
“Turn My Swag On,” Soulja Boy Tell’em
CD of the Year
“Relapse,” Eminem
“The Renaissance,” Q-Tip
“Paper Trail,” T.I.
“808s & Heartbreak,” Kanye West
“The Recession,” Young Jeezy
Rookie of the Year
B.O.B.
Dorrough
Drake
Kid Cudi
Wale
Best Hip-Hop Video
“Ice Cream Paint Job,” Dorrough – Ice Cream Paint Job
“We Made You,” Eminem – We Made You
“D.O.A. (Death of Auto Tune),” Jay-Z
“Day “N” Nite,” Kid Cudi
“Live Your Life,” T.I. featuring Rihanna
MVP of the Year
Drake
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
T.I.
Kanye West
DJ of the Year
DJ AM
DJ Drama
DJ Khaled
DJ Tony Neal
DJ Greg Street
Hustler of the Year
Diddy
Drake
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Kanye West
Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style)
Jay-Z
Kid Cudi
Lil Wayne
Soulja Boy Tell’em
Kanye West
Best Hip-Hop Blog Site
All Hip Hop
Nah Right
SOHH
This Is 50
World Star Hip Hop
People’s Champ (Viewers Choice)
“Ice Cream Paint Job,” Dorrough
“Throw It In The Bag,” Fabolous featuring The-Dream
“Day ‘N’ Nite,” Kid Cudi
“Turn My Swag On,” Soulja Boy Tell’em
“Amazing,” Kanye West featuring Young Jeezy
Tags: Award, BET Hip-Hop, Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, nominations, T.I.
Kanye West Leads BET Nods
Sep 22, 2009 BET, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Taylor Swift
Everyone may still be upset at what Kanye West did to Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV VMAs but there’s a network which isn’t – BET. The rapper received nine nominations for the fourth annual BET Hip Hop Awards which will air on October 27th. Kanye leads in the nominations with Jay-Z and Lil Wayne following with seven nods each and TI having six nods. People may not be happy with Kanye as a person but they sure are happy with his music. This time, I bet he can hog the spotlight and ruin his image without having to hurt someone else in turn.
Tags: BET, Hip Hop, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, MTV, Rapper, T.I., Taylor Swift, VMA
Madonna Announces Fan Video Contest
Sep 22, 2009 Madonna, New Single, Song, Video
Watch a new version of Madonna’s “Celebration” featuring real fans! The video was shot on location in Barcelona and Milan during the Sticky and Sweet Tour 2009, and also features Madonna’s teen daughter Lourdes giving homage to her mother’s classic “Like A Virgin” video. “Celebration” is the title track from the Queen of Pop’s forthcoming greatest hits compilation due out on September 29th.
Want to become a part of Madonna history? Dress up in your favorite Madonna looks, film your own version of the video, and enter the “Celebration” video contest. Simply upload the video to Myspace and email the entry to madonnnacontest@warnerreprise.com by Sunday, September 27th. The best ones will be featured on Madonna.com and Myspace.com.
Madonna – Celebration
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=63213039
Tags: Celebration, Contest, Hit Song, Madonna, New Single, Song, Video
Beyonce serenades girl with leukaemia on Sydney stage
Sep 22, 2009 Beyonce, Concert Gig, YouTube
Beyonce serenaded an Australian girl with leukaemia on stage in Sydney.
The bejewelled singer knelt to sing a lush version of Halo for the girl, Chelsea, before embracing her. Chelsea wiped tears from her eyes.
She appeared on morning television after the Acer Arena concert with her mother and broke out a few bars on request. The fair child has been partly balded by her treatment. But her eyes were made up with eyeliner to show a striking freckled face framed by wisps of hair.
A video of the heartfelt tribute that included the chorus “I Pray You Won’t Fade Away” surfaced on YouTube.
Chelsea’s age was not given but she appeared to be about nine. The performance left many in the audience in tears.
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Tags: Acer Arena, Beyonce, Chelsea, Halo, Leukaemia, YouTube
Lady Gaga Scores Another Hit
Sep 21, 2009 Lady Gaga, MTV VMA
Lady Gaga just earned herself another Top 20 song on the Billboard Hot 100 last week. The singer’s latest single ‘Paparazzi’ just jumped 26 spots to the number 18 spot and made the song her fourth US Top 20 hit. Congratulations to her! I can’t believe she’s already achieved that goal so early in her career. You can bet that she’s going to have even more up her sleeve down the road. I also bet that the sudden jump came from the mass hysteria after her 2009 MTV VMA performance. Let me be honest with you, I am still slightly disturbed by it.
Tags: Billboard, career, Lady Gaga, MTV, Paparazzi, Singer, US, VMA
Usher Finds a New Cougar
Sep 21, 2009 Usher
Now that his marriage is officially over, Usher has found himself a new cougar to pounce on. In Touch Weekly is reporting that the singer has found himself a new lady love 12 years his senior and has been dating her for the last six months. Her name is Grace Miguel and she’s a music executive. A close friend reveals that Usher thinks that she is brilliant and that he “loves the fact that she’s creative, has her own career and doesn’t appear to want anything from him other than companionship. He’s madly in love.” The source is also saying that it was Usher’s feelings for Grace that finally pushed him to end his marriage.
Tags: Cougar, dating, In Touch Weekly, marriage, Music, Singer, Usher
Standing Ovation for Natalie Cole
Sep 18, 2009 Concert, Natalie Cole
After being diagnosed with Hepatitis C last year, Natalie Cole has been through what she describes as a real tough journey. The singer has undergone chemotherapy and a kidney transplant yet she was in full force at her comeback concert last week. She told the crowd “I really do have to say … it really is a miracle time. It’s a miracle night for me. I never thought I’d be standing here healthy and whole and 100 percent. My heart is very full tonight, and I know a lot of you know why. It’s just good to be back. You know what I’m saying? You know, things don’t always go the way we want it to. Things happen unexpectedly. You got to take the good with the bad.” Natalie received several standing ovations throughout her performance in which she sang 17 songs.
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Tags: Chemotherapy, Concert, Hepatitis C, Miracle, Natalie Cole, Singer, Transplant