Day in Pop Report for 02/15/2011
Here is the synopsis: Rachel tries to launch a comeback into the McKinley High social stratosphere with a little help from Brittany. Meanwhile, Sam starts a tribute band in the "Comeback" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Feb. 15 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The episode will feature "Baby" (Justin Bieber) - Sam, "Somebody to Love" (Justin Bieber) - Sam, Puck, Artie, Mike Chang, "I Know What Boys Like" (The Waitresses) - Lauren Zizes and "Take Me or Leave Me" (RENT) - Rachel & Mercedes
(BBC) Elizabeth Taylor's condition remains unchanged after being admitted to hospital in Los Angeles for treatment of congestive heart failure more (Billboard) A second version of Justin Bieber's 3D movie is scheduled to be released in theaters on Mar. 4 that will include 20 pieces of music not in the current edition of "Never Say Never," sources tell Billboard. more (Jam!) U2's Bono caused a stir in South Africa on Sunday after expressing support for the singing of an anti-apartheid struggle song that includes the lyrics "shoot the farmer." more (Jam!) Red, red bottom line... Five original members of British reggae band UB40 are facing bankruptcy, according to a U.K. report. more Billboard learned that "Glee" will likely feature an original song in an episode this season. In fact, next season there may be a "Glee" episode devoted entirely to original music more (Billboard) Rihanna's lurid and brightly colored music video "S&M" was "directly derived" from pictures taken by prominent U.S. fashion photographer David LaChapelle, he said in a lawsuit made public on Monday. more (AP) In the "Jeopardy!" battle of man vs. machine, man and machine were neck-and-neck on Monday. more (Billboard) Following Sunday night's (Feb. 13) Grammy Awards, John Legend revealed a new collaboration partner in the works for 2011 -- Kanye West. more (AP) Less than a day after winning a Grammy for best reggae album, popular Jamaican singer Buju Banton was on trial again Monday, accused of conspiring to buy cocaine from an undercover officer more Adam Sandler's latest comedy, Just Go with It, narrowly tops the North American box office chart, just ahead of Justin Bieber's concert documentary Never Say Never. more (Billboard) After its first three days of availability, Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" rockets to a record-setting debut on Billboard's Pop Songs radio airplay chart and, thanks to exceptionally strong opening digital sales estimates more (FMQB) Robyn says she plans to keep making mini-albums rather than full-length ones after she put out three separate Body Talk releases in 2010. more (AP) Court records show Christina Aguilera and music executive Jordan Bratman have finalized their divorce more Jazz pianist Sir George Shearing, best known for his song Lullaby of Birdland, dies of congestive heart failure at the age of 91. more (NME) Christopher Nolan is planning to start up work again on a Howard Hughes biopic. more (Reuters) In the buzzing financial hub known for its fast living, young Hong Kong couples can now grab love on the run at the city's McDonald's outlets, which are offering a burgeoning new sideline: "McWeddings." more
"I hate to disappoint my fans but it is necessary for me to take the time to work on me so that I may continue to share my music and my story with everyone. "I thank everyone in advance for their prayers and well wishes and hope that you will respect my privacy during this time," stated DeBarge. more on this story
There will be an opening reception and book signing on February 24 from 6-8pm, and the artist will talk with Hollis King, a design consultant and former creative director of the vervemusicgroup, about the works on Thursday, March 17 from 7-8pm. Foley Gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm and is located at 548 West 28th Street, 2nd Floor. "Neverland Lost � A Portrait of Michael Jackson" began when on assignment from Conde Nast, Leutwyler was given the opportunity to photograph the objects from Jackson's estate that were scheduled to be auctioned in April 2009. The auction was subsequently cancelled, leaving Leutwyler's work the primary documentation of this collection of objects that evoke both the mundane and mythical moments of the iconic entertainer's life. The project evolved into a book published by Steidl in June 2010, with a gallery exhibition at Los Angeles' M+B gallery last summer. http://www.henryleutwyler.com/
The Straight To You World Tour will be in support of Groban's latest album, Illuminations He will be visiting cities all across the US and Canada beginning this spring. The first cities announced include May 16th in Dallas, TX at the American Airlines Arena, May 25th, Kansas City, MO at the Sprint Center and May 28th, Moline, IL at the Iwireless Center.
One of his set's biggest crowd pleasers has been his cover of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' mega-hit, "Empire State of Mind," which he had first performed for Billboard.com's Mashup Mondays. Haven't seen it? You can check out Greyson's cover of "Empire State of Mind" for Billboard.com right here
"Wedding Wars" Premieres Monday, March 14 at 9PM ET/PT: Some people want their wedding to be so perfect they're willing to fight for it. Literally. On VH1's new series "Wedding Wars" hosted by Michelle Merkin, 12 engaged couples will battle each other for the destination wedding of a lifetime. "Wedding Wars" is a competition-elimination show where each week teams of soon-to-be brides and grooms will fight tooth and nail for a shot at their dream wedding and incredible prizes. BUT these couples are in for a huge shock when they learn they won't be competing at a five star resort or getting any special treatment. more on this story
The all new tour comes on the heels of her sold out 2010 Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang smash tour which was extended three times, drawing more than 250,000 fans in 44 markets and grossing more than $16 million. Brad Wollack, Josh Wolf and Heather McDonald, friends and regulars on her hit show Chelsea Lately, will join Handler for the 19 date stand-up tour set to kick off on May 10th in Boston. more on this story
Background: Released on Stealth Records and sampling Boney M's disco smash of the same name, Chris Moody & DJ Riz have turned "Daddy Cool" Today you can't walk into a club without hearing a track by world renowned DJ, producer, remixer, and one half of Crooklyn Clan - DJ Riz. His conception of the party break / remix genre forever changed the deejay game. "Daddy Cool", his new collaboration with Chris Moody, represents a brilliant return to house music by an artist who's impact has been felt at parties worldwide for over a decade. DJ Riz is just beginning his 2011 musical onslaught, which is set to include additional collaborations with Chris Moody as well as breakout solo work from the multi-platinum producer himself. Check out the video here
"I Ain't Ever Slowin Down" written by Al Anderson and Stephen Bruton and " I Should Have Called" , written by Eddie Raven are both featured in a new compilation called George Jones: Hits. Both new songs were produced by Jones' long time producer, Keith Stegal, in 2006. Also featured on the album are some of George's biggest and most iconic hits such as , "The Window Up Above", "Take Me", "The Grand Tour" , "White Lightin" , his signature song "He Stopped Lovin' Her Today" as well as gems like " Hell Stays Open All Night Long" and "If Drinkin' Don't Kill Me (Her Memory Will)". more on this story
The tour will kick off Saturday, February 12th in Scottsdale, AZ making stops in Denver, Portland, Reno, San Francisco and more, before wrapping up on March 6th in Mammoth Lakes, California. The tour will feature performances from Elijah of the Living Legends crew, Mistah F.A.B., The Bayliens, XienHow and Canibal Lecture. DJ's Lex and True Justice will handle DJ duties throughout the 13-date run, while Flossafee will serve as host for the entirety of the tour more on this story
You Wont Miss Me is a kaleidoscopic film portrait of Shelly Brown, a twenty-three year-old alienated urban misfit recently released from a psychiatric hospital. Starring Stella Schnabel, featuring Rene Ricard and introducing other notable New York personalities, the film gives pathos to the frenzy of the youthful desire for acceptance. Shot in a variety of styles and formats, You Wont Miss Me mixes non-actors with professionals, verit� with staging, order with abstraction, to paint an evocative picture of a contemporary rebel. more on this story
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