Day in Pop Report for 04/26/2011
(FMQB) The video for Lady Gaga's new single "Judas" will make its debut during American Idol next week. Her label Interscope Records made the announcement via Twitter more (BBC) Animated bird comedy Rio beats Tyler Perry's new film and a circus romance starring Robert Pattinson to stay top of the North American box office more (Billboard) Brad Paisley will release his ninth studio album, "This is Country Music," a day early on May 23 more (AP) It's Friday. Instead of spending the last day of her spring break vacation on the beach or at a theme park like so many other teenagers, Rebecca Black is recording tunes at the suburban studio of Charlton Pettus, a music producer who has worked with such singers as Hilary Duff and Clay Aiken. Rebecca realizes that this is very unusual. more (Jam!) Lily Allen is "outraged" she has not received an invitation to Britain's royal wedding on Friday, because her pop rival Joss Stone will be attending the star-studded event. more
The tour will notably make a California stop at the Hollywood Bowl, which will mark the first time both bands have headlined a show at that venue. Gavin DeGraw is confirmed as the opening act on the tour's first leg with Matt Nathanson set to join the outing as the show opener on the second leg starting on August 28th more on this story
"Royce and I started hanging out again and inevitably that led us back into the studio," said Eminem. "At first we were just seeing where it went without any real goal in mind, but the songs started to come together crazy, so here we are." Added Royce, "I'm excited to see this project come to fruition considering the long lapse in time between when we worked before and now. We had a blast doing it and we just hope everyone enjoys it while we're working on the 'Monster' that will be the Slaughterhouse album. #TeamShady." more on this story
TMZ obtained the form ... filed by Shawn Holley minutes after the judge sentenced Lindsay to 120 days in jail for the probation violation. Holley's name and address is scribbled at the top of the form, as is Lindsay's name in the document. And, the standard form didn't make sense because it says the defendant is indigent, so Holley drew a line through it. On the other hand ... By filing the notice of appeal, it allowed Lindsay to bail out while the appeal is pending. more on this story
The 19-week tour will see the 4-piece rock band playing songs from their current album "The Outsiders," which debuted at #20 on the Billboard Top 200, along with introducing songs from their upcoming late summer release on Atlantic Records. The band is currently hard at work finishing up the new album in their Charleston, SC studio. more on this story
Here is the synopsis for the show, plus the tracklisting: Mr. Schuester teaches the glee club a valuable lesson about self-acceptance and embracing what makes you unique. Meanwhile, Lauren and Quinn go toe-to-toe for the prom queen crown, Ms. Pillsbury confronts her obsessive issues, Rachel struggles with a life-altering decision and Santana has something up her sleeve that could permanently alter the glee club dynamic in the all-new "Born This Way" episode of GLEE airing tonight, Tuesday, April 26 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Tracklisting
Concrete was originally recorded live for Radio 2 at the Mermaid Theatre in London with the BBC Concert Orchestra, and released in the UK in May of 2006, the show features songs Pet Shop Boys had previously recorded with orchestral arrangements, including huge hits, album tracks from their album Fundamental and a few surprises, including a song from their musical "Closer To Heaven". With musical direction by Trevor Horn, the night was made extra-special by the individual appearances of Robbie Williams, Rufus Wainwright and Frances Barber, each of whom sang lead vocals on a Pet Shop Boys song. more on this story
Fans can bid on a trip for two to see pop singer Bieber in concert at select locations on his world tour. The winner of the auction also will receive a copy of Bieber's new album, "Never Say Never � The Remixes," which features music from his recent film, "Never Say Never." The auction begins today and runs through May 1. It will be promoted through a series of advertisements on Clear Channel radio stations and Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. For more information on the auction, visit www.cureduchenne.org
As we previously reported, Lenny -- who filed for bankruptcy back in 2009 -- was popped earlier this month for allegedly embezzling more than $400k from his bankrupt estate ... a federal crime. Lenny was held on $150,000 bail for nearly a week -- but it was Charlie to the rescue, by fronting 15% -- $22,500. It's only right Charlie helped out Lenny, because just after Sheen was given the boot from "Two and a Half Men" Lenny tried hiring a hot shot lawyer to negotiate Charlie's return. more on this story
Jason Reeves: With multiple hits around the world and collaborators from Colbie Caillat to Kara Dioguardi, Jason Reeves is one of the most sought-after new co-writers around. On Tuesday, April 26 at 12:30pm ET/9:30am PT, Jason will make a special visit to the Livestream Studio for an exclusive acoustic performance and chat. Fans can tune into the live performance and chat hereand tweet their questions to @JasonReeves with the hashtag #JRLivestream. Eliza Doolittle: English singer�songwriter Eliza Doolittle will be stopping by the Livestream Studio for an exclusive acoustic set and chat with fans on Tuesday, April 26 at ET/1:30pm PT. Livestream will broadcast this special occasion as Eliza plays her favorite songs from her self-titled new album and answers fan questions live via Facebook and Twitter. Fans can tune into the live performance and chat here. Manchester Orchestra: On April 1st, 2009, Andy Hull started to put his life back together. Manchester Orchestra's new album, Simple Math, is about that experience. Viewers are invited to tune in Tuesday April 26 at 7pm ET/4pm PT for a live video chat with the band and get a first listen to the newest song from Simple Math, "Virgin." Streaming live from Andy's living room, fans can tune into this exclusive event here.
Johnson -- who's 35-years-old now -- tells us, "I have been threatening my family that I was going to do 'Playboy' since I was 18 years old." Cherie adds, "When my mom said 'Okay' ... and my grandma said, 'Bring me a autographed copy,' I figured I'd make it a goal." more on this story
Located adjacent to New York City's Meatpacking District (at 14th Street), the Pier 54 gates open at 6 p.m. for all RiverRocks shows, with opening performances scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. "As the mecca of the popularly dubbed 'indie music scene,' New York City is home to a highly sophisticated and knowledgeable music audience that, year after year, turn out in mass on Pier 54 to support the acclaimed bands performing. This summer we will continue the pairing of great bands with great fans" said David Katz, Vice President of Marketing & Events at the Hudson River Park Trust. more on this story
Toni -- who filed for bankruptcy last year claiming she was between $10 and $50 million in debt -- was ordered to complete the course as a part of her case .. and earlier this month, she got it done. According to the certificate, obtained by TMZ, Toni passed an "Internet instruction course concerning personal financial management." more on this story
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