Day in Pop Report for 02/01/2011
(Billboard) As excitement builds for "Glee's" post-Super Bowl episode this Sunday (Feb. 6), the full audio of the cast's "Thriller/Heads Will Roll" mashup has hit the net. more (Jam!) Punk rocker John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) has launched a scathing attack on Jay-Z, dismissing the rap superstar's work as a "parody". The former Sex Pistols frontman insists he is no fan of the hip-hop mogul and has no interest in reading Jay-Z's book Decoded more (FMQB) A claymation version of Eminem will appear in a Super Bowl commercial for Lipton Brisk iced tea. According to the New York Post, the over-$1 million spot will showcase a day in the life of the rapper. more The 15 minutes of fame doesn't last long, so you have to grab as much money as you can, while you can. As if the so-called acoustic album, toy line, cosmetics and film weren't enough, Justin Bieber will grab additional fan dollars with a "remixes" album on Valentine's day. more (Billboard) Once rumored couple 50 Cent and Ciara engaged in a Twitter beef over the weekend, which found 50 calling Ciara out of her name. Ouch! Read the trail here (Jam!) One of Kanye West's Fatburger fast food restaurants has closed in Chicago, Illinois due to disappointing sales figures. more (Antiquiet) Dr. Dre has relaunched his official website with a hell of an incentive to pay a visit: the first official single from Detox more (Jam!) Lindsay Lohan's estranged father has been hospitalized after experiencing chest pains. more (Billboard) Ricky Martin will launch his 2011 Musica + Alma + Sexo world tour with three dates -- March 25-27 -- at Puerto Rico's Coliseo de Puerto Rico more
Tickets will be available online and at participating theatre box offices across North America. Paramount Pictures bills the film as the inspiring true story and rare inside look at the rise of Justin from street performer in the small town of Stratford, Ontario to internet phenomenon to global super star culminating with a dream sold out show at the famed Madison Square Garden in 3D. more on this story
Born in Yorkshire, England, John Barry Prendergast first made his name as bandleader of the John Barry Seven, according to BBC News. As well as arranging the famous James Bond theme, he composed scores for 11 movies in the series including Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice and A View to a Kill. But Barry was more than a Bond composer, winning five Academy Awards � two for Born Free, and the rest for The Lion in Winter, Out of Africa and Dances with Wolves. more on this story
This year, football legend Deion Sanders will host the annual event and compete against Snoop's All Star Team.
This recent certification marks the fourth consecutive release from the international super-duo that has reached platinum or multi-platinum status, resulting in more than 9 million records sold. Sugarland will begin their 2011 The Incredible Machine Tour this spring beginning in Houston, TX on March 3 and ending in their hometown of Atlanta, GA on October 22. Last year's The Incredible Machine Tour was one of Pollstar's Top 50 North American Tours of 2010 and has been described as "stunning," "fantastically fun" and "not one to be missed."
The groundbreaking "visual soundtrack" is an unprecedented collection of music videos and live performances from bands featured on the chart topping soundtracks from each of the three Twilight Saga films, of which the latest, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, is currently nominated for a 2011 Grammy� Award for Best Soundtrack.
Featuring Performances by Swedish House Mafia (Axwell / Steve Angello / Sebastian Ingrosso). Motel Guests to include.....A-Trak, AN21, Armand van Helden, Calvin Harris, Dirty South, Kim Fai, Max Vangeli and Pete Tong more on this story
"Nothing To Lose" is a highly visual and seductive tune, saturated with melodic fragments of memories and dreams. Influenced by pop records from the 1960s and 70s, and her desire to create a modern interpretation of such, Sophia has crafted a sound scape that enfolds the listener in a blanket both warm and familiar. Side B is a remix by the lovey Caroline Polachek of Chairlift. more on this story
They are touring in support of their upcoming self-titled debut album, which will be released by Reprise Records on April 19th, 2011. The band's single "Losers" will be available from all digital retailers beginning February 1st. The duo, backed by their talented band (bassist Keith Karmen, keyboardist Aaron Arntz, electric guitarist Harlan Silverman, and drummer Mike Green), will open four shows for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals in February and March, followed by a series of dates opening for G. Love and Special Sauce in April. Please see below for all confirmed dates. The band will also perform at this year's SXSW Festival in Austin, TX, March 16th through the 19th. more on this story
Joining the Movers on tour is Genevieve Goings of Disney's hit music video-style short-form series, "Choo Choo Soul." The wildly popular New Orleans-based rock band for kids of all ages will visit more than 50 cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston and Washington, DC playing their most popular songs and bringing the magic of the Imagination Movers television series' Idea Warehouse to life. Concert goers can expect special appearances from Nina, Warehouse Mouse and other characters from the TV series. more on this story
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