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Woman Sues Diddy for Age Discrimination Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:19AM*A 51-year-old New York woman is suing Sean “Diddy” Combs, claiming he fired her because of her age two decades after she helped launch his career. Francesca Spero filed the age discrimination lawsuit Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan, reports to the AP. According to the lawsuit, the Malverne resident introduced Diddy to hip-hop mogul [...]
Katy Perry battling for chart takeover Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:15AMKaty Perry battling for UK albums and singles chart takeover.
Chris Brown, Tyga Planning Fan Of A Fan Tour Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:02AMMixtape Daily: 'The people chose the record.'
INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Orrin Keepnews on Bill Evans Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:52AMIn rereading producer Orrin Keepnews' superb book, The View From Within, a collection of his jazz writings and recollections over the years, I came across the following passage on Bill Evans and the recording of Explorations. I've often posted that the years between 1959 and 1965 represent my favorite Bill Evans period, with Explorations being among my favorite recording, primarily for its ...
Katy Perry Goes No. 1 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:55AMKaty Perry has made a big splash as the summer winds down as her new album Teenage Dream debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Top 200
Lambert gets nine CMA Award nominations Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:30AMNASHVILLE, Tenn. - Miranda Lambert made history Wednesday morning when she was nominated for nine CMA Awards, the most for a female country music artist.
Universal suffers revenue slide Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:28AMMajor sales for the likes of pop diva Lady Gaga and Florence & the Machine failed to prevent falling half-year revenues at record label Universal Music, figures showed yesterday. (02/09/2010 11:16:43)
Record label woes can't halt Vivendi profits Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:28AMMajor sales for the likes of pop diva Lady Gaga and Florence & the Machine failed to prevent falling half-year revenues at record label Universal Music. Related Stories We're the worst savers in the UK, reveals study Manufacturing sector hits nine-month low New store openings in shopping mall create 22 jobs Surge in mortgage defaulters in South Failed Tyrone Crystal name ‘worth £100,000’
I Hear Sparks: Elisabeth Lohninger - Songs of Love and Destruction Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:14AMLove and destruction frequently merge, tearing us apart from the inside before we’ve even noticed. That sentiment is a big part of what makes Elisabeth Lohninger’s gorgeous Songs of Love and Destruction such a profound piece of work. The record is deeply emotional, deeply significant and ...
Music Review: Miss TK & The Revenge - The Ocean Likes to Party Too Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:13AMSlinky and ridiculously sexy, Miss TK & The Revenge pull a sweaty beach party out of the bag with The Ocean Likes to Party Too. The record is a blisteringly cool set of dance pop tracks blended with a little of the punk, don’t-give-a-fuck flavour. With just the perfect amount of raunch and ...
Detroit amped for Eminem, Jay-Z tonight Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:17AMThey're certainly the biggest concerts Detroit has seen this year: a pair of tag-team evenings with Eminem and Jay-Z at Comerica Park.
Are your idols original? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:13AMYou still probably remember Takipsilim, the serialized version of blockbuster flick Twilight that turned to be just a hoax.
Chart Watch Britain: Chart of September 4, 2010 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:08AMOur weekly recap of veteran artists on the current British music charts. Chart highlights: Iron Maiden 's The Final Frontier drops from 1 to 3 in its second week but retains the biggest selling album in Britain by a veteran artist. One new album by a veteran artist debuts this week, The Greatest Hits by the Bay City Rollers . It starts at 12 and is their first charting album since Very Best of ...
The Burnerz Duo Preps The Upcoming Release of Self-Titled Debut Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:50AMThe Burnerz are a new duo consisting of Zumbi of the hip-hop group Zion I and the Houston-based Trackmasters producer, The Are. After a year of scratching out rhymes, making beats, mixing, and mastering, The Burnerz -- who met on tour in Europe in 2003 -- just completed their first release together.
Guitarist Sir Richard Bishop's latest explorations feature power-trio Rangda Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:41AMBishop approaches experimental guitar as a vehicle for circumnavigating the globe to absorb folk traditions purveyed by some of the least famous musicians on the planet. By Andrew McKeon.
Katy Perry Tops Hot 200, Beating Fantasia and Ending Eminem's Reign Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:33AMThis week actually is double victory for Katy Perry since she also rules the Digital Songs chart in addition to securing the top spot on Billboard Hot 200.
Simian Mobile Disco - Simian Mobile Discos Harder Sound Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:49AMSimian Mobile Disco are working toward a more heavy "club sound" for their third album.The electronic duo - which was formed from the ashes of indie rock group Simian...
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Michael Douglas optimistic about cancer Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:39AMNEW YORK - Michael Douglas says he faces an ``eight-week struggle'' against throat cancer but is optimistic about his chances for recovery. During an appearance Tuesday on David Letterman's ``Late Show,'' the actor said he had just finished his first week of radiation and chemotherapy.
Randy Rogers Band ready for a breakthrough Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:17AMNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Each January the Randy Rogers Band comes up with goals for the next year, and 2010's list was a doozey.A few items:* Release the biggest record of the band's career.* Latch on to an arena tour with a major star and play the best f ...
Lady Gaga to perform at Lennon celebration Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:06AMLady Gaga and Iggy Pop will take part in a performance to mark John Lennon's 70th birthday. The late musician's wife, Yoko Ono, is organising two concerts with her We Are Plastic Ono Band in Los Angeles to celebrate her late husband and many stars have signed up to take part.
INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Latin Jazz Conversations: Hilario Duran (Part 3) Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:21AMThere are many potential elements that can constitute a successful and inspired Latin Jazz career, but one thing is guaranteed—constant change. A creative individual rarely stays on one artistic track for too long during their career, it's simply not in their nature. They might shift between different artistic directions at several points during their career, taking the opportunity to ...
Alive After Five: The Budos Band with A Seasonal Disguise Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:01AM"Telepathically-communicating instrumental hydra that ambushes you into moving your body on its terms. by Stephen Foster Its true. Summer is coming to an end.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Fans want to marry her Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:35AMRECEIVING marriage proposals is nothing out of the ordinary for French pianist Lise de la Salle. The rising classical music star - who has scored rave reviews from critics of Le Monde, The New York Times and Gramophone, to name a few - has already fielded pleas for her hand in marriage from two male fans. Giggling, the 22-year-old Parisian says: 'When I talked to other female musicians about ...
Lady Gaga to perform at Lennon celebration Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:00AMLady Gaga and Iggy Pop will take part in a performance in celebration of what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday.
Creative Announces Four New Sound Blaster Audio Solutions Featuring THX TruStudio Pro Audio Technology Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:00AMMultiple new Creative audio products featuring THX TruStudio Pro Technology
Scott Weiland Plans Christmas Album- Pantera Confusion Addressed- Sex Pistols Smell American- Mortal Disturbed Kombat ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:43AMToday's roundup of quick music news stories
New Pomegranates Album and Tour Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:39AMPomegranates have announced a new album release and tour.
Margaret Cho finds humour in serious topics on new album that combines comedy and music Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:12PMNEW YORK, N.Y. - Margaret Cho combines comedy with music on her new album to address some sombre topics: rejection, interventions and even murder.
She Blinded Me With Scientists Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:51PMBrooklyn trio looks to increase its American audience Dichotomy looms so large for We Are Scientists that it's almost a provisional member. They're a California band that's lived in New York for nearly a decade. The members are inveterate smartasses in interviews and between songs on stage, although their finely honed sense of humor rarely comes through in the music in any obvious way (like, say ...
Debbie Gibson turns 40, wraps up circus shows Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:34PMDebbie Gibson, a 1980s pop queen, turns 40, set to end run in 'Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy' at CT hotel and casino.
Cho finds comedy in serious topics on new album Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:33PMMargaret Cho combines comedy with music on her new album to address some somber topics: rejection, interventions and even murder.
Second grader is first-rate King Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:24PMJust spend a few minutes with Caden Cockrell, an eight-year-old second grade student at Stockwell Place in Bossier, and it’s easy to see that this young crooner’s heart is in Memphis.
Smithereens to celebrate 30th anniversary with free concert Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:08PMBY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer The Smithereens have been rocking the world for 30 years with hits that include “A Girl Like You,” “Too Much Passion,” “Blood and Roses” and more. The band’s roots are anchored in Carteret, Middlesex County, where three of the four members of The Smithereens got together and formed a band while they were attending Carteret High School from 1971-75. read more
Legends of Rock to perform in intimate Freehold setting Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:05PMFREEHOLD — Rich Gatto, the CEO of DowntownFreehold, has announced the launch of a new annual music series for September: “An Intimate Evening With Legends of Rock.” This series is a musical event featuring national rock band The Cryers performing with a notable rock music songwriter and performer in a cabaret-style, intimate presentation. read more
King Sunny Ade Goes to Some Lengths for New Album's Fuller Sounds Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:55PMFiled under: Around the World A ritual of King Sunny Ade 's fans outside of Africa dating back to the release of 'Juju Music,' his 1982 international debut for Island Records, may be in peril with his new album. 'Baba Mo Tunde,' coming Sept. 28. As 'Juju Music' became a phenomenon, the leading edge of what would grow into a substantial interest in African music, word got out that the recordings ...
Now he feels like dancing Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:54PMLead singer for New York party-pop band Scissor Sisters Jake Shears has never been one to censor himself. That's particularly true on the group's third album, Night Work.
Contra-band Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:53PMVampire Weekend lets the world in on new record.
Tenor Andrea Bocelli to make Met debut Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:04PMChart-topping Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera House next year for the first time, The Met said Monday.[...]
All the buzz: Jersey-bred Gaslight Anthem on a rock roll Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:55PMBefore releasing its 2008 CD, "The '59 Sound,' Jersey-bred Gaslight Anthem was just one of hundreds of new groups just hoping to rise above anonymity. But after that 2008 CD landed on numerous top 10 CD lists for that year, Gaslight Anthem had certainly made a name for itself as one of rock's biggest buzz bands.
Just your average teen, except for the fame part Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:30PMDemi Lovado proves it’s possible to show up in TV movies, hit albums and record-breaking concert tours and still be a level-headed teen.
DVD Review: Classic Albums: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Damn the Torpedoes Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:47PMThe making of Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's Damn the Torpedoes is a fascinating look into its greatness. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Tom Petty - Damn the Torpedoes - DVD - Mike Campbell
Jon Chattman: Disturbed Frontman Talks New Album and Evolution Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:37PMOn Tuesday, Aug. 31, the Chicago natives drop their new album Asylum. As lead singer David Draiman explained, "Musically we have no intention of writing the same song again."
Ex-Stooge back in the game at 60 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:32PMJames Williamson has the best retirement plan ever. After three decadesin the computer and electronics industries, Williamson is hanging uphis gray suit and going back to his first job — as guitarist for Iggy& the Stooges. That makes the second time he's saved this band.
Thongchai McIntyre's First Album a Huge Success Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:18PMIt was 24 years ago that the then-newcomer Thongchai McIntyre made his debut as a singer with his album Haad Sai Sai Lom Song Rao (The Beach, the Breeze and the Two of Us) to help establish his name in the national hall of fame.
Ask Billboard: Eminem's Multi-Chart Domination Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:05PMEminem becomes one of just three acts to simultaneously top six of Billboard's most prominent charts, thanks to assistance from Rihanna.
Rocking the Polynomials Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:04PMTHERE ARE certain stereotypes associated with folks who turn out muscular, blues-inflected roots rock as the Blasters do. These stereotypes converge around the vision of the roadhouse, where boozy weekend warriors escape to play sturdy late-model rock & roll like their lives depended on it.
Juno winner Diamond still shines Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:57PMJuno Award-winning children's singer Charlotte Diamond is still going strong as her music career nears the quarter century mark. "When I first launched 10 Carrot Diamond, I really didn't have a clue it would be so successful and go international," she says, referring to her debut album.
My Morning Jacket stitched back together Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:50PMPreview: My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James recently told Rolling Stone that 2008's "Evil Urges" was "the hardest record we've ever made."
Dim all the lights: Disco diva Donna Summer set to perform Tuesday at Anderson Center in Binghamton Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:37PMWhen disco ruled the dance clubs in the 1970s, one woman was indisputably dubbed its queen: Donna Summer.
Katy Perry and Fantasia Heading for Top of Billboard 200 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:35PMEminem's "Recovery" will likely relinquish the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 albums chart next week -- after a total of seven weeks atop the list -- to Katy Perry's new "Teenage Dream."