Timbaland on Tour
Jan 15, 2010 Concert, Timbaland
Timbaland recently announced some details about his upcoming North American tour for ‘Shock Value II’ and it’s bound to be hot! The show is being pitched as a “visual and sonic extravaganza” and also boosts the rapper/producer performing with a slew of surprise live guests. Considering the set list, expect guests like Drake, Keri Hilson, DOE, Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake. And in a cool twist of technology, other guests will appear via digital imagery projected onto a full-size screen. Some of those guests include the likes of Katy Perry and Brandy. It is going to be a hot show indeed!
Tags: Drake, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, keri hilson, Nelly Furtado, Producer, Rapper, Timbaland, Tour
Timbaland Axes Chris Brown
Nov 26, 2009 Chris Brown, New Album, Timbaland
Sources are confirming that Timbaland has axed Chris Brown off a track on his new album and the decision wasn’t entirely because of the music. Sources say that the controversial R&B singer provided some vocals for a song called ‘The One I Love’. Realizing the connotation that carried having Chris singing the song, he was cut. Though reps for both camps deny that being the case, rapper DOE, who also appears on the track, which was originally called ‘Maniac’, says that the track was changed because some people didn’t think it would be a good idea to attach Chris to a song with that title.
Leona Lewis metamorphosis underway
Apr 3, 2009 Leona Lewis, Timbaland
The singer will reportedly be teaming up with famous producer Timbaland in order to further her career. A source said the following about Leona Lewis’ upcoming collaboration plans: “Timbaland can’t wait to work with Leona and make her feisty like Beyonce Knowles and Rihanna. The ballads will still be there but the tracks will be racier and there’ll be dance floor anthems too.” Now Leona Lewis can finally become the money-making industry she’s been expecting to become. With Timbaland producing her music, Leona Lewis is sure to roll in the big bucks. And so we can add another diva to the list. Still, Leona Lewis has a lot of catching up to do until reaching the true majesty of the likes of say… Mariah Carey.
Tags: Leona Lewis, Timbaland
Timbaland Lawsuit
Mar 27, 2009 Record Label, Timbaland
Timbaland is going after his record label Blackground Records claiming that they didn’t say anything when he first decided to make his move from performer to producer and things are now getting ugly. In a lawsuit filed earlier this week in Federal District court, the big shot producer claims he just got too successful as a producer and the record label couldn’t contain its jealousy and hostility for him. Timbaland alleges that Blackground went on a McCarthy-esque search and destroy campaign, contacting various record labels and giving them a million reasons why they shouldn’t hire Timbaland to produce songs. Timbaland wants out of his contract and unspecified damages.
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Chris Cornell announces additional tour dates
Feb 25, 2009 Chris Cornell, Timbaland
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
Tags: Chris Cornell
Rihanna has Obama Wrapped Around her Finger
Feb 6, 2009 Barack Obama, Rihanna, Super Bowl, Timbaland
Rihanna showed off her rather funky but patriotic fingernails when she performed at the NFL Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Concert which was held at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Ford Amphitheater last week. Her pinky had the image of President Barack Obama. In other Rihanna news, the 20-year old Barbadian babe and Timbaland are rumored to be throwing a Pre-Grammy party on February 6th in Los Angeles. Timbaland hosted a party last year with Fergie joining him in hosting. I bet a lot of people will be going to that party as there are reportedly a lot of parties being cut due to the economic situation.
Tags: Barack Obama, Rihanna, Super Bowl
Chris Cornell’s long-awaited Timbaland produced album, Scream
Jan 27, 2009 Album Release, Chris Cornell, Timbaland
Chris Cornell’s long-awaited Timbaland produced album, Scream, is reaching stores on March 10. Chris has been keeping busy rehearsing with his new band and talking with his fans on his blog to gear up for the release. The front man hasn’t picked up an electric guitar since the break-up of his legendary group Soundgarden back in the late 90’s, but according to his latest blog entry on ChrisCornell.com, he’s thinking of busting them out for his upcoming tour:
“Hi people. Here is an open question. Since I got my guitars back I have been considering playing guitar live again. Who thinks I should pick it up again? I play guitar all day every day as I am always working on new songs. Let me know if you think I should hit it live. The king is dead. God save the king.”
Chris Cornell will be performing on Jimmy Kimmel live tonight, Friday, January 23rd – and free tickets are up for grabs. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, come along and see his outdoor mini-concert – tickets and all other details are available now. It’s a great chance to catch Chris and his band live before they head out to Europe for four exclusive shows next month.
Timbaland says – too busy for new album
Jan 12, 2009 Album, Album Release, Timbaland
Super-producer Timbaland says he is to busy and has told his fans that they should not expect a new album from his stable him anytime soon.
The Apologize beat maker, some time ago confirmed that he intended to create a new album which will be a follow-up to Shock Value the 2007 hit release. But now he is saying that although he had every intention on delivering on his promise but fans not to get too excited, because completion on the project is a long way off due to all the production work he’s been taking on.
He says, “Man, I’m so in demand that people are making up albums just to try and keep up with me! What people are reading out there (about releasing a new album) is nonsense. I’m only just starting to think about Shock Value 2, just recording and putting some ideas together, so there are definitely no song titles, release date, or any other news related to the album. When Shock Value 2 finally does exist in the real world, everybody’s gonna hear it from me.”
Hey man we can wait, with all that shit you rappers have delivered in 2008 we would say you can put it on the backburner. If you are busy that would keep a lot of dog silent and not barking. They hate noise pollution.
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Chris Cornell on the set of his new video for “Scream”
Jan 8, 2009 Chris Cornell, Music Videos, Timbaland
Go behind the scenes with rocker Chris Cornell on the set of his new video for “Scream.” Watch Chris discuss the concept behind the video and the unique, dreamlike quality that director Alan Ferguson (Fall Out Boy, Jay-Z) helps create. “Scream” is the title track off of the forthcoming album produced by Timbaland due out this year.
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Rihanna in Rehab
Nov 2, 2008 Justin Timberlake, Music Videos, Rihanna, Timbaland
Rihanna was spotted filming the music video for her latest single ‘Rehab’ with Justin Timberlake in Vasquez Rocks Park, outside of Los Angeles, recently. Justin and producer pal Timbaland wrote the song for the Barbadian babe and also contributed backing vocals in the bridge. In one sequence, Justin arrives on a motorcycle to meet with Rihanna at her trailer. He then takes a shower with pink water and proceeds to get up close and personal with the 20-year old bombshell on the hood of an oldies car. That sounds hot! Other scene include Justin serenading Rihanna outside her trailer, Justin playing a pinball machine and also laying on a giant rocket while playing guitar.
Tags: Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Timbaland
Artist On Artist: Cornell & Timbaland
Oct 15, 2008 Album, Timbaland, YouTube
MySpace has just unveiled the newest installment of their “Artist On Artist” series. Check out Chris Cornell and Timbaland as they talk about the hard-rock frontman’s upcoming album, Scream. The two musicians also talk about their first meeting, rock and hip-hop’s groovy origins and Chris shares that their collaboration is “the most album-oriented album” he’s over done!
The Timbaland produced album, Scream will be out in early 2009 on Mosley Music Group/Interscope Records
Cornell & Timbaland INTERVIEW:
Artist on Artist Chris Cornell – Timbaland
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Rappers United – Jay-Z
Aug 4, 2008 Album Release, Hip Hop, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rapper, Timbaland
The divas of hip hop are reuniting as reports say that Jay-Z is set to work with both Kanye West and Timbaland on sessions for his new album. And here you thought he was retiring already. Early reports say that Jay-Z’s new stuff was going to be produced solely by Timbo but the hip hop star has revealed that the sessions are more of a musical competition between his peers. Jay says “I’m a person that works off music. If Timbaland makes 10 great tracks then he produces the album, if Kanye West makes 10 great tracks then he produces the album; if he makes three, I’ll take three. I let the music dictate the direction. You know I love Timbaland, he is like a brother to me, but until the music is done it’s premature.”
Timbaland Does Karaoke
Jun 30, 2008 Beyonce, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Karaoke, Madonna, Missy Elliot, Prince, Timbaland
Timbaland got married on a private island in Aruba last weekend but don’t think that the rapper and mega producer went all out with the fancy stuff. Spies at the wedding site says that the music mogul’s wedding, which the hotel called the code name of ‘Heaven on Earth’, actually featured open mic karaoke and $50,000 worth of flowers. If you compare that to Mariah’s weddings, it’s practically peanuts. Oprah, Madonna, Missy Elliott, Beyonce, Jay-Z and Prince were said to be invited but there’s no official word on just who actually showed. What, Justin Timberlake wasn’t invited? I was kind of imagining him as the wedding singer.
Missy Elliot Sings
Jun 19, 2008 Album, Danja, Missy Elliot, R&B, Timbaland
Missy Elliot is coming out with her long-awaited new album ‘Block Party’ later this summer. You don’t have to wait that long to see what her album’s like though as her first single has recently dropped. ‘Best, Best’ is and R&B tune with Missy trading her trademark rapping skills for singing. The song was produced by Timbaland’s protégé, Danja. I like it but I don’t love it. Here’s the thing, it’s Missy’s first single in a good while and she’s singing, which isn’t what she’s known for nor is it her forte. If you ask me, she should have come out with a party-sounding rap song and then just came out with this single as her second release just to shock people.
Timbaland weds
Jun 12, 2008 Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Nelly Furtado, Timbaland
Timbaland got married on Tuesday. The record producer and long-term partner Monique Idlett, who works as a music publicist, opted for a low key ceremony and wore sweat pants as they secretly tied the knot in front of a family pastor in a church in Virginia.
The newlywed couple are also planning to hold a formal ceremony in front of friends and family in the Caribbean island of Aruba on June 22.
Timbaland, whose real name is Timothy Z. Mosley, and Monique welcomed their first daughter Reign in November.
The 37-year-old music mogul – who has collaborated with Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado and Madonna – proposed to Monique at Reign’s baby shower last October.
Timbaland isn’t the only celebrity to wed in secret recently. Former Destiny’s Child singer Beyonce Knowles and hip-hop star Jay-Z married in the musician’s New York apartment in April, while Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon held an impromptu beachside ceremony in the Bahamas following their whirlwind romance.
Ne-Yo slams RnB
May 29, 2008 MTV, Music Artists, Ne-Yo, R&B, Timbaland
Ne-Yo has slammed RnB performers saying the genre has become “boring”. The Closer singer, real name Shaffer Chimere Smith claims today’s artists are too alike.
He told MTV: “RnB today is nowhere near where it used to be back in the day. Everyone’s on this copycat thing right now where all the music is beginning to sound alike and I don’t dig it.”
Ne-Yo also blames the use of the same producers making everyone sound the same.
He adds: “If you go to Timbaland for a song, then he is going to give you a Timbaland beat… No disrespect to Timbaland but if everyone eats at the same place then in a minute it’s going to get boring.”
Musicians on Steroids
Jan 18, 2008 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Scandal, Timbaland
It’s not just athletes getting in a steroid scandal these days as it is being reported that 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean and Tyler Perry have all been named in a steroid trafficking scandal that may involve thousands of people.
The Times Union of Albany says that “Blige and other stars were shipped prescribed human growth hormone or steroids — sometimes under fictitious names — at hotels, productions studios, private residences, an upscale Manhattan fitness club and through the Long Island office of Michael Diamond, a chiropractor affiliated with the celebrities” citing information from “several cooperating witnesses” in the investigation.
Amy Winehouse is Queen
Dec 8, 2007 Amy Winehouse, Award, Celebrity, FOO FIGHTERS, Fergie, Grammy Award, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Mika, Music Artists, T-Pain, Timbaland
After the success of her album, a lot of people have predicted that Amy Winehouse would be the queen of the Grammy’s. And when the nominations were announced on Thursday morning, that’s what the rest of the world thought too. Wino scored the most nominations for a female with 6 nods. It’s good to know that despite all the trouble in her life, something good can still happen to Wino.Kanye West actually came out with the most nods, with 8. Five acts received 5 nods each – the Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and T-Pain. In a bit of an upset, favorites like Fergie and Mika only scored a nomination each.
Timbaland Gets Frisky
Nov 2, 2007 Las Vegas, Music, Music Artists, Performance, Photography, R&B, Rumor, Singers, Timbaland
Buff beat master and Justin Timberlake best friend Timbaland performed at PURE Nightclub in Las Vegas over the weekend. The man who’s usually behind the turntables became his own ‘hype man’ by grabbing a mic and bringing the house down and a few panties to go with it.
Partygoers spotted the magnanimous and magnetic music producer getting up close and personal with one girl that he pulled onstage. And when I say personal, I do mean personal. Timbaland was seen chatting it up with the girl throughout the rest of the night and even looked like he was necking her at one point.
The VMAs
Aug 20, 2007 Award, Famous People, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, MTV, Music, Music Artists, Music Bands, Music Videos, News, Performance, Rihanna, Song, TV Show, Timbaland
Check out these promotional shots of Rihanna and Kanye West for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. World famous photographer David LaChapelle did the elaborate photo shoots of not only Rihanna and Kanye but also Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters and Chris Brown.
All of the above mentioned artists are featured as performers for this year’s VMAs along with Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen. And FYI, Justin Timberlake will be hosting a Fantasy Suite party with good pal and partner Timbaland.
The 2007 MTV Video Music Awards will air on September 9. And if the photos are any measure of the hotness of the show, then prepare to take on the heat!