Madonna to sing at the Superbowl Halftime Show
The Diva’s dream come true as she said:”In over 25 years of performing that I’ve done, I have never worked so hard or been so scrupulous or detail-oriented or freaked out as much as I...
New Album For DragonForce
English band and masters of power metal, Dragon Force will be releasing their new album on April 16th and it will be made available in America on the 17th.The new album is said to present some of the most...
Eminem Dominates With Recovery; New Album Bows With First Week Sales of 741,000, the Biggest Debut of Any Release Since 2008
Eminem, the Nielsen SoundScan Artist of the Decade for 2000-2009, is already kicking off the new decade with more of the same.His latest album, Recovery (Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records),makes...First-Ever Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival Launches With Jonny Lang and Other Top Performers
Grammy-award winning musician and Midwest native?Jonny Lang, along with an exciting lineup of musical talent, will launch the first ever Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival in?Prior Lake, Minn.?on?Saturday,...
John Mayer’s ‘Battle Studies World Tour’ Extends to Summer
John Mayer’s fourth album, Battle Studies, debuted at #1 in November 2009 and launched a world tour that has sold out arenas across the country and earned the musician some of the best performance...
Grace Jones to Perform at 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
Legendary entertainer Grace Jones will perform for guests at the 18th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Viewing Party. ?The gala event, which will take place March 7, 2010, at the Pacific...Madonna to sing at the Superbowl Halftime Show
The Diva’s dream come true as she said:”In over 25 years of performing that I’ve done, I have never worked so hard or been so scrupulous or detail-oriented or freaked out as much as I have ,trying to make the most major show at this Super Bowl”.So speculations are opened on what exactly she plans.Along with the Rolling Stones, Prince,Janet Jackson,The Black Eyed Peas,U2,Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney the halftime show has become the number one attraction for the superbowl viewers and has seen a rise in high profile artists in the last years.
He latest ,album MDNA,will launch on the 26 of March and the more talk the better.As it was reported in the media she will not be… Continue reading
New Album For DragonForce
English band and masters of power metal, Dragon Force will be releasing their new album on April 16th and it will be made available in America on the 17th.The new album is said to present some of the most diverse sound from the band yet.
Being at it together since 1999 the band has seen all but 2 of it’s original members leave, guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman.With the band sporting a new singer ,Mark Hudson, Li remains confident that the group is in a good transition and in “full control of our destiny” in his own words.Under own recording label Electric Generation Recordings,The Power Within should be an interesting leap in ?a few new directions.
The Power Within”… Continue reading
Eminem Dominates With Recovery; New Album Bows With First Week Sales of 741,000, the Biggest Debut of Any Release Since 2008
Eminem, the Nielsen SoundScan Artist of the Decade for 2000-2009, is already kicking off the new decade with more of the same.His latest album, Recovery (Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records),makes its debut atop the charts this week with sales of 741,000 copies; easily outpacing any other release for this year, and setting a bar that no other album has reached for first week sales in almost two years.
The album’s first single, “I’m Not Afraid,” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May. The song was only the 16th in the 52-year history of the Hot 100 to debut at the top spot, and the first rap song to do so in 13 years. The second single from the… Continue reading
First-Ever Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival Launches With Jonny Lang and Other Top Performers
Grammy-award winning musician and Midwest native?Jonny Lang, along with an exciting lineup of musical talent, will launch the first ever Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival in?Prior Lake, Minn.?on?Saturday, July 10.
The Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival is the brainchild of the Prior Lake Rotary and is presented by Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be introducing this exciting event with such high caliber talent as Jonny Lang,” said Shaun Naya, Event Co-Chair and Fundraising Chair for the Prior Lake Rotary. “The Prior Lake Rotary has been working hard to bring this festival to fruition and we have been extremely pleased by the support of local businesses and organizations that have… Continue reading
John Mayer’s ‘Battle Studies World Tour’ Extends to Summer
John Mayer’s fourth album, Battle Studies, debuted at #1 in November 2009 and launched a world tour that has sold out arenas across the country and earned the musician some of the best performance reviews of his career. Summer dates for The Battle Studies World Tour, produced by Live Nation, have now been announced to kick off on July 16th in Charlotte, North Carolina. Special guests will include Train, The Avett Brothers and Owl City. Tickets for Mayer’s hometown of Hartford, CT will go on sale on April 16, while dates in select markets go on sale beginning April 17th at LiveNation.com.
Citi cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, April 14th at 10am local… Continue reading
Grace Jones to Perform at 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
Legendary entertainer Grace Jones will perform for guests at the 18th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Viewing Party. ?The gala event, which will take place March 7, 2010, at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, has brought some of the most iconic musicians to the stage over the years, but none as theatrical as the incomparable Grace Jones.
“Grace Jones is not only an amazing performer, but a dear friend and a fellow activist in the fight against HIV/AIDS,” says Sir Elton John. “Without a doubt, Grace will put on a show for our guests that will have them talking for years to come. It is an absolute honor to have Grace as part of this… Continue reading
Eminem Returns to Europe This July
Multi-platinum, Oscar and Grammy-winning rap superstar Eminem will descend upon European soil to headline three major festivals this summer – Scotland’s T In The Park, Switzerland’s Openair Frauenfeld and Ireland’s Oxegen – giving hundreds of thousands of fans a live dose of select tracks from his impressive catalogue.
First, the hip-hop icon storms the UK, headlining the mainstage at Scotland’s T In The Park in early July. This marks Eminem’s first European show in five years and his first-ever appearance at the festival. He then continues his European return with appearances at Gampel, Switzerland’s Openair Frauenfeld and Dublin, Ireland’s Oxegen 2010. Much like the blistering show he performed at New Orleans’ Voodoo Fest in October 2009, Eminem will be performing… Continue reading
Today’s 75th Birthday of Elvis Presley Celebrated With New ‘ELVIS 75′ CD
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s birth (January 8, 1935) comes a new 25-track collection of his most well-known songs. ELVIS 75 follows the December release of the career-spanning 4CD box set, ELVIS 75: GOOD ROCKIN’ TONIGHT. ELVIS 75 was released to all physical and digital retail outlets this past Tuesday, January 5, through RCA/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. As the year continues, RCA/Legacy will unveil a full slate of Elvis Presley catalog titles.
The release of ELVIS 75 coincides with a 4-day celebration of his 75th birthday, January 7-10th, centered at Graceland in Memphis. Events will include a birthday proclamation on the front lawn of Graceland, parties, dances, and panel discussions. For further information,… Continue reading
Stevie Wonder Receives Grammy(R) Award Nomination for ‘All About The Love Again’
Road to Wonder’s Nomination began in February 2009 at 51st Grammy(R) Awards Ceremony.Stevie Wonder continues to write songs that positively affect global social issues with this year’s Grammy nomination for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance of his song “All About The Love Again.” With a total of 22 Awards, Stevie Wonder has been awarded the most Grammy Awards for a Male Artist in history.
Wonder’s “All About The Love Again” was first introduced to Grammy voters during last year’s 51st award ceremony. Wonder went on to perform the song, which was written for President Obama, during a PBS command performance at the White House. “All About The Love Again” marks the second time in Wonder’s storied career where his music… Continue reading
Sade To Release First Single, ‘Soldier Of Love’ Off Forthcoming New Album
Epic Records is pleased to announce the release of “Soldier Of Love,” the highly anticipated first single off Sade’s forthcoming new body of work by the same name.
“Soldier Of Love” which Sade co-produced with Mike Pela, was written by Sade along with longtime collaborators Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman. The track, featuring a pulsating and anthemic drum beat along with haunting vocals that Sade is known for, is set to hit airwaves December 8(th) and will kick off the countdown for SOLDIER OF LOVE. Recorded in England and set for release WORLDWIDE on February 8(th), SOLDIER OF LOVE marks Sade’s first studio album since the multi-platinum release of Lovers Rock in 2000.
The first single “Soldier… Continue reading
Morrissey B-Sides Album ‘SWORDS’ to be Released November 3rd
2009 has been quite a year for Morrissey....
Eminem Dominates With Recovery; New Album Bows With First Week Sales of 741,000, the Biggest Debut of Any Release Since 2008
Eminem, the Nielsen SoundScan Artist of the...
Miley Cyrus Catapults to # 2 Debut on Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Party In The USA;’ Tied for Highest Debut of the Year
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Sade To Release First Single, ‘Soldier Of Love’ Off Forthcoming New Album
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Daughtry Announces 13-Date Intimate Club Tour
Daughtry will embark upon a short club tour...
Experience ABBA In Japan for the First Time Only on the Group’s Third Concert DVD
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P!nk Releases DVD With Bonus CD Set ‘Funhouse Tour Live In Australia’ in Stores Oct. 27
P!nk’s dazzling live concert performance...
Ciara’s New Album ‘Fantasy Ride’ Set For May 5th Release
LaFace/Jive Records multi-platinum recording...
Album of New Mixes of Early Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 Classics, Michael Jackson: The Stripped Mixes, Released Today
One month ago, a previously unreleased special...
Lenny Kravitz and Virgin/EMI Collaborate for Expanded ‘Let Love Rule (20th Anniversary Edition),’ to be Released April 21
One of the preeminent rock musicians of our...
Yanni to Release New Concert DVD in Time for Holidays
World-renowned GRAMMY nominated pianist,...
Adam Lambert -19 Recordings Has Signed the American Idol Season 8 Runner-Up and Has Licensed to RCA Records
Lambert’s Debut Album is Set for Release...
Andrea Bocelli Announces Spring Tour in Support of His Latest Romantic Decca/Sugar CD, Incanto
Superstar Andrea Bocelli will embark on a...
Lady Gaga Returns With 8 New Songs on ‘The Fame Monster’
Lady Gaga announced today that she will release...