Chris Brown Had Violent Incidents With Rihanna Before The Beating

The Los Angeles Times details those two incidents: The first incident allegedly occurred about three months earlier, in Europe, when Brown and Rihanna were in a "verbal dispute," according to the report, which cited detectives investigating the case. She slapped him and Brown responded by shoving her into a wall, the report alleged.

Three weeks before the February incident, Brown and Rihanna were in Barbados, driving a Range Rover lent to them by a local dealership when they had an argument inside the car, according to the report. Brown got out and broke both the front driver and passenger side windows, the report alleged. No one was injured. - Read more at LA Times.com

Rapper Santana Arrested For 'Terroristic Threats' To Girlfriend

AP reports that: Teaneck [New Jersey] police charged Santana, whose real name is LaRon James, with making terroristic threats and possessing a weapon.

Capt. Dean Kazinci says Santana's girlfriend told police a verbal dispute became physical Tuesday. - read more here

Reba Tops Strait But May Be Beat By Colbie Caillat

Billboard reported on Wednesday that: Reba McEntire's "Keep On Loving You" enters at No. 1 with 96,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Last week's No. 1, George Strait's "Twang," slides to No. 2. see article

But Reba shouldn't get comfortable up there at the top as Billboard also reported that: Colbie Caillat is on track to score her first No. 1 album next week with her sophomore release "Breakthrough." Industry prognosticators predict that the Universal Republic set may sell in the neighborhood of 90,000 to 100,000 copies in its first week. - more on that

Leader Of The Pack Songwriter Dies

Greenwich died of a heart attack at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, where she had been admitted a few days earlier for treatment of pneumonia, according to her niece, Jessica Weiner.

Greenwich, a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, was considered one of pop's most successful songwriters. She had a rich musical partnership with the legendary Phil Spector, whose "wall of sound" technique changed rock music. - more on this story

Massive Attack Returns

The lead song "Splitting The Atom" features Robert Del Naja (3D), Grant Marshall (Daddy G) and Horace Andy, while TV On The Radio frontman Tunde Adebimpe guests on "Pray For Rain".

The EP also has remixes of two new tracks; "Psyche" featuring Martina Topley-Bird is given the re-rub by Van Rivers & The Subliminal Kid who have recently remixed Bat For Lashes and The Big Pink, while the Guy Garvey fronted "Bulletproof Love" is stripped back to a minimalist reworking by Christoff Berg, who alongside Van Rivers & The Subliminal Kid produced the Fever Ray eponymous album. - more on this story

Outside Lands To Be YouTubed Live

The festival coverage will include performances from Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, Thievery Corporation, The Dead Weather, Silversun Pickups, Raphael Saadiq, Cage the Elephant, Atmosphere, among others.

The tradition of marrying music and technology continues to be a foundation of the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival. "We are proud to feature Outside Lands as the first-ever live streamed festival on such a powerful and recognizable platform as YouTube," said Richard Goodstone of Superfly Productions. The webcast will mark the first time YouTube has streamed a major event live on its website. - more on this story

One Be Lo Sets Early 2010 Release

The partnership with the Bay Area label is a new step for One Be Lo, and one the Pontiac, Michigan emcee looks forward to. One Be Lo says, "I'm excited to get MYX Music Label involved with this next album - it already feels more like a family than a business. I've recorded and toured with Karim in the past, so I know he understands the artist perspective. MYX is an up-and-coming label that understands how to market records in today's media." One Be Lo's new album, B.A.B.Y. (an acronym meaning Being A Black Youth), is not only autobiographical of the rapper as a youth in Pontiac Michigan, but focuses on the many experiences in school, amongst peers, family, the army, crime, and much more all across America, and is a multi-media project encompassing music, film, books, clothing, and toys.

For MYX Music Label head Karim Panni, signing One Be Lo is also an exciting development and a welcome addition as the label continues to assert itself as one of the premier, rising independent hip-hop labels. Panni says, "We're honored to be able to add One Be Lo to the MYX Music Label squad. B.A.B.Y. is a gigantic record, and Lo is making the most important music of his career. His grind and track record speaks for itself. We're really trying to build up a roster of people making great music - hip-hop that can stand the test of time. Music that makes a difference, and One Be Lo fits that mold." - more on this story

Rock Hall Inducted Producers Tribute The Dells' Johnny Carter

Carter, whose falsetto tenor also was heard as a founding member of The Flamingos, died Friday in his hometown of Harvey, IL, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 75. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Aug. 30 at Bethlehem Temple, 20 East 147th St., Harvey, IL 60426, at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. CST., in conjunction with Holts Funeral Home, also in Harvey.

Carter joined Gamble & Huff in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted twice as a member of The Dells and The Flamingos. "The Dells have been together 58 years, and they really go way back with us, too," said Gamble & Huff in a joint statement. "We've always looked at them as some of the key innovators of Rhythm & Blues, and Johnny Carter, was especially innovative, because of his earlier tenure with the Flamingos, which also was an excellent group. We considered him to be one of the best tenors ever in Rhythm & Blues, with an absolutely superb voice. Not only us, but a lot of people will be sad about his leaving." - more on this story

Bebel Gilberto Sets Release

All In One perfectly expresses Gilberto's interest in making music that feels romantic and fluid. In particular, "Chica Chica Boom Chic" stands out. The Carmen Miranda song is bolstered by Brown's percussive-heavy arrangements, which is a hallmark of traditional Brazilian music. Most of the record is sung in Portuguese, Bebel's native language, and was conceived, developed and recorded in her home studio. Ronson produced the Stevie Wonder-penned "The Real Thing," which was originally recorded by Sergio Mendes. The Dap Kings, the band best known for supporting Sharon Jones and Amy Winehouse, join Gilberto for "The Real Thing." The singer performs a duet with Daniel Jobim (the grandson of bossa nova king Antonio Carlos Jobim) on "Bim Bom," a song that was first recorded by her father, bossa nova legend Jo�o Gilberto. - more on this story

Tanya Morgan Mini Tour

MC/Producer Von Pea spoke on the group's game plan, "We're working on a few subtle changes to how we perform, plus we're performing some tracks off Brooklynati that we haven't performed yet.

We're also looking forward to St. Louis since we never been there so it's a renewed excitement to all." Especially for the Chicago show on Tuesday, September 3rd, Tanya Morgan has teamed up with Lumeefly to engage fans that will not be able to attend the shows. - more on this story

Gold Medalist Turned Pop Signer Carly Patterson To Chat With Fans

Twenty-year-old Patterson earned a gold medal in the all-around competition at the 2004 Olympic Games, in addition to a silver in the team category. After retiring in 2006 and landing a series of appearances, corporate sponsorships and TV commercials, Carly decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a recording artist.

Carly will be discussing her move to the music industry, as well as her debut album Back to the Beginning, with her fans on Stickam.com this Thursday. To view live, visit - http://stickam.com/carlypatterson

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