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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:50:00 GMT

American Idol

is a reality television competition to find new solo singing talent. Part of the Idol franchise, it was created by Simon Fuller as a spin-off from the British show Pop Idol, of which two series were broadcast between 2001 and 2003. Debuting June 11,
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:50:00 GMT

Next Up: Michael Jackson's Last Years, the Documentary

We've seen the onstage version of Michael Jackson's last days in last year's box-office hit "This is It." Now a very different documentary of Jackson's final years is heading to the big screen. Ian Halperin, the author who wrote the Jackson book
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:37:00 GMT

Britney split from Jason: Would you date her?

As we mentioned in a previous post yesterday, pop singer Britney Spears has become single once again, after she and her manager/boyfriend Jason Trawick split up. And according to celebrities.ninemsn.com.au, they’d only been dating for a year. A source
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:37:00 GMT

Lady Gaga's 'Telephone' Takes Internet By Storm (Video)

Lady Gaga's music video for "Telephone" has rocked the internet, amassing over 18.5 million views on YouTube. Read More >
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:36:00 GMT

MGMT Turned Down Lady Gaga

MGMT have turned down supporting slots with Lady Gaga, U2, Coldplay and Foo Fighters. The 'Electric Feel' hitmakers - consisting of Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Martin Goldwasser - are determined not to perform arena shows with huge acts because they
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:24:00 GMT

Lady Gaga Training Gaga Junior

Lady Gaga is reportedly coaching her sister to become a pop star. The 'Telephone' singer - real name Stefani Germanotta - has reportedly put her 17-year-old sibling Natali Germanotta in touch with a top New York vocal coach with a view to training her as
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:23:00 GMT

Chart Beat Thursday: Rihanna, Ludacris, Timbaland

ATTA 'BOY'!: Rihanna rules the Billboard Hot 100, as 'Rude Boy' rides 4-1. With the ascension, the singer improves upon an already impressive chart history that began less than five years ago. The song marks Rihanna's sixth trip to the Hot 100 summit,
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:22:00 GMT

Bloggers (Possibly) Crack 'IAMAMIWHOAMI'...

After weeks of speculation, some keen eyes over at the Oh No They Didn't blog point to a possible source for the viral that mysteriously began appearing in late January. Although the original ONTD thread now appears to be blocked, a series of Live
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:22:00 GMT

Alicia Keys Joined by Beyonc, Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz...

Alicia Keys stopped at New York City's Madison Square Garden last night (March 17) during her 'Freedom Tour' and gave her hometown fans a special treat with surprise performances from Beyonc, Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz. Keys first performed new and old tracks
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:22:00 GMT

SXSW Kicks Off With Spoon, Sharon Jones, Drive-By...

Hundreds of bands, thousands of registrants, and countless numbers of music fans poured into Austin, Tex. yesterday for the start of the music week of the annual South by Southwest Music + Media Conference. At the Austin Convention Center, more than
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:22:00 GMT

Hot Tours: The X Factor Live, Depeche Mode, Jay-Z

The X Factor Live, the U.K. arena tour featuring finalists from the sixth season of the hit British television singing competition, tops our latest tally of Hot Tours, becoming the first ensemble show to do so since the chart launched last July. Box
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:22:00 GMT

Patti Smith honored by ASCAP

(LiveDaily.com) Patti Smith [ tickets ] will be honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers at the 27th-annual Pop Music Awards, taking place April 21 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. The rock icon will be
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:06:00 GMT

Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas play FIFA concert

(LiveDaily.com) Alicia Keys [ tickets ] and Black Eyed Peas [ tickets ] are among the acts set to play the FIFA World Cup Kick-off Celebration concert at the newly renovated Orlando Stadium in Soweto/Johannesburg, South Africa.... continued
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:06:00 GMT

Three Days Grace, Weezer launch new Verge fest

(LiveDaily.com) Three Days Grace [ tickets ] and Weezer [ tickets ] have been confirmed to headline Milwaukee's new Verge Music Festival, which is set for June 4-5 at Henry Maier Festival Park.... continued
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:06:00 GMT

SXSW: The Walkmen at Stubb's

(LiveDaily.com) New York-based indie rockers The Walkmen [ tickets ] kicked off the first night of music at the NPR-sponsored SXSW showcase at Stubb's, setting the stage for the evening's headlining act, Spoon.... continued
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:06:00 GMT

Kate Nash plots tour behind sophomore release

(LiveDaily.com) Singer/songwriter Kate Nash [ tickets ] will return to North America next month for a brief spring outing in support of her forthcoming sophomore set, "My Best Friend Is You."... continued
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:06:00 GMT

Paper Lions Put Their Old Name In The Trophy Case

In May, Paper Lions will release their first EP written and recorded under their new moniker. The Belfast, P.E.I. quartet were previously known as the Chucky Danger Band, and announced that they were changing their name in 2008. They say they have
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:56:00 GMT

MGMT's treasure hunt

- MGMT have launched a special treasure hunt on their new website. Fans were challenged to find one of the MGMTmobiles, which were parked in six cities around the world. Clues to their locations were on the website - promising that the first 10 people to
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:53:00 GMT

Where is MGMT?

Track by Track run down of album inside ...read this news article The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night Sweet vocals and distorted guitars are always welcome, even more so in the hands of The Besnard Lakes ...read this album review Fire Like This Full
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:45:00 GMT

Michael Jacksons Final Days to Be Revealed in Forthcoming Documentary

3/18/2010 By Stephen Carlick As if Michael Jacksons private life hadnt been pillaged enough in the last year, Ian Halperin, the author behind the 2009 MJ biography Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, is reportedly working on another
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:45:00 GMT

'American Idol': Top 12 Week Results Find out which contestant went home last night.

Who was eliminated on 'American Idol'? Lacey Brown was the first of the Top 12 contestants to go home tonight. After last week's surprising 'Idol' elimination in which true talents Lilly Scott and Alex Lambert failed to secure slots in the Top 12, it was
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:22:00 GMT

FREE TICKETS: KICK-ASS

We have tickets available to a special preview of Kick-Ass – a hilarious, action packed laugh out loud comedy featuring some of the most original heroes seen on the big screen. Previews are on 23rd March (24th Glasgow, 25th Manchester) at 6.30pm
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:15:00 GMT

American Idol 2010 - Lacey Brown eliminated

Lacey Brown was eliminated on the first elimination night on Wednesday of most popular television reality show in United States, American Idol 2010. The 24-year-old Texan Lacey Brown sung "Ruby Tuesday" during the stage for the first time on Tuesday
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:07:00 GMT

Cornish fishermen land £1m deal with Take That's label... for an album of sea shanties

But this group of Cornish fisherman has just signed a major record deal - with the label behind Take That. The ten-strong Fisherman's Friends, from Port Isaac, signed a deal with Universal said to be worth £1 million. The troupe - who all are or have
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:03:00 GMT

Jay-Z Wants You to Listen to JLS

Back in February, rapper and music executive Jay-Z was heard saying that he thought British boy band JLS could be as big as *NSYNC . We may soon find out just how much power Jay-Z has to break a new pop artist in the US. Earlier this week Rihanna told
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:58:00 GMT

Universal Dropping CD Prices To $10 Or Less In U.S.

Your 2001 selves are about to receive the best news ever. Universal Music Group has announced it's dropping the prices of CDs in the United States to $10 or less. Don't get too excited, though, because this is just a "pricing test," according to
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:50:00 GMT

'American Idol' First Final Results

So it was Lacey Brown getting sent home, not really a surprise though we do like her but she didn't shine this week and has struggled to find her rhythm while on the show, but Lacey was not the worst performer by any means this week, and we do love her
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:49:00 GMT

Metallica plot landmark tour >>

Metallica are plotting a huge new tour, which they reckon will rival Pink Floyd's landmark 'The Wall' show. Metallica are plotting a new tour to rival Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'. The 'Enter Sandman' rockers are set to play 10 huge shows with a musical
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:44:00 GMT

Bryan Ferry knows how to dance >>

Bryan Ferry is embracing dance music on his next record, after working with Groove Armada, Trentemoller and DJ Hell. Bryan Ferry is embracing dance music on his next record. The former Roxy Music frontman has recently re-recorded his collaboration with
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:44:00 GMT

Liam Gallagher promises to be better (man!!) >>

Liam Gallagher claims his new band will be more ''musical'' and ''sophisticated'' than Oasis because they will concentrate on the songs and nothing else. Liam Gallagher claims his new band will be "more musical" than Oasis. The outspoken singer - whose
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:44:00 GMT