Day in Pop Report for 01/10/2011
(FMQB) Tuesday will also bring the first song from Kanye West & Jay-Z's new record, Watch The Throne. more Drake, Rascal Flatts and Chris Brown are just some of the people that Justin Bieber wants to collaborate with. Plus Kanye West is reportedly interested in producing tracks for Bieber. more (Yahoo) Prosecutors are poised to focus on the science of what killed Michael Jackson as the second week begins in the preliminary hearing for the doctor charged in the King of Pop's death. more (Jam!) Rihanna showered her estranged dad with presents at Christmas in a bid to smooth out their strained relationship. She fell out with her father Ronald Fenty in 2009 after he spoke to the media on her behalf in the wake of her infamous fight with her then-boyfriend Chris Brown. more (NME) Rihanna equals Elvis Presley's chart record with fifth UK Number One Singer dominates Top 10 singles and also stays at albums chart summit more (BBC) Rihanna becomes the first female solo artist in UK chart history to achieve number one singles in five consecutive years. more (Jam!) Madonna has been embroiled in a police investigation after a suspected thief plunged 100 feet from an apartment block and landed by the back door of the star's London home on Friday afternoon. more (Yahoo) Ivan Reitman, who directed and produced the first two "Ghostbusters" movies, says "a very good script" for the third installment in the comic ghost-hunting tale has been sent to star Bill Murray. more (The1stFive) DJ JMFC has just released their first, long awaited (apparently?) Matt And Kim and Jay-Z mashup album. The album is available for free download more (FMQB) CNN reports that the death of Notorious B.I.G. (aka Christopher Wallace) is being investigated once again. According to CNN, "a task force made up of local and federal law enforcement agencies is actively pursuing leads" more (Billboard) David Beckham announced Sunday on his Facebook account that he and wife Victoria Beckham will welcome their fourth child this summer. more (NME) Amy Winehouse makes live comeback in Brazil Singer kicks off five-date tour of South American country in Florianopolis more (BBC) Western remake True Grit has shot to the top of the North American box office, taking $15m in its third weekend, studio estimates show. more (BBC) The Social Network moves a step closer to Oscar success after bagging four awards from the National Society of Film Critics in the US. more Survivor winner Richard Hatch is returning to federal court in Providence, R.I., to face allegations that he violated terms of his probation. more more on this story
This is the second time in three years that she has earned that distinction as Taylor was also SoundScan's top-selling artist in 2008, and her Fearless album was 2009's biggest-selling CD. For the second consecutive year, Taylor is Billboard's most-played artist, topping their annual all-genre Artist Airplay chart with more than 1.128 million airplay detections in 2010. more on this story
The musical treasures left behind by Johnny Cash at the House Of Cash estate in Hendersonville, Tennessee, continue to provide insight into his character as an American music icon � perhaps the American music icon. The rich backwoods archive first bore fruit on Columbia/Legacy nearly five years ago, with the release of Personal File aka Bootleg Vol. 1, a fascinating double-CD collection of 49 privately recorded, intimate solo performances dating from 1973 to 1982. FROM MEMPHIS TO HOLLYWOOD: BOOTLEG VOL. 2 continues the series, as compilation producer Gregg Geller focuses on the dawning of Johnny Cash's recording career at Sun Records in Memphis from late 1954 to late '57 (on CD One), into his first decade at Columbia Records in Nashville, from 1958 to 1969 (on CD Two). BOOTLEG VOL. 2 will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets starting February 22, 2011, through Columbia/Legacy more on this story
"I am not going to even deal with that," she told the magazine. "I don't have to talk about my health with anybody other than my doctors." Franklin went on to say she's "feeling great and coming along," and added that she has a special message for her many well-wishers. "I want to thank my fans and friends and supporters who have prayed for me and sent me beautiful cards and flowers," she said. "Please continue to respect my privacy as I continue to recover."
The track, "Smoke" features T-Pain and well be part of the "Thank You For Being A Friend" mixtape. "Smoke" was produced by Mr. Beatz (Young Money/Cash Money Producer). Check it out here
By the time he reached the end of the tour, Pe�a said he felt "paralyzed." He told commercialappeal.com, "How can I describe something so amazing? Just coming in the driveway, you feel moved." He added, when asked, that his favorite part of the tour was the display of jumpsuits The King wore in concert. Pe�a also broke out in song with short renditions of "Blue Suede Shoes," "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Suspicious Minds." more on this story
Richard X. Heyman's ambitious new release, Tiers/And Other Stories, affirms what his longtime admirers have known for years: the veteran singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and DIY recording pioneer is a world-class artist whose effortless mastery of popular music idioms is matched by his uncanny knack for infusing classic styles with timeless emotional truths.
The new Infusion Lounge on CityWalk will feature opulent decor, expansive dance floors, top DJs, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems within nearly 9,000 feet of entertainment space. In addition, this new Infusion Lounge location will offer the signature VIP memberships and premier bottle service that have made San Francisco's Infusion Lounge one of the West Coast's most popular and successful clubs, prompting Conde Nast Traveler Magazine to name it one of the "World's Hottest New Nightclubs." Larry Kurzweil said: "The addition of the Infusion Lounge, with its powerful appeal to cutting-edge club-goers, is a perfect fit for CityWalk and is a great addition to the mix of world-class attractions here in the Entertainment Capital of L.A." more on this story
The MOG app provides users with the ability to search, browse and play unlimited music on demand from a catalog of more than 10 million songs and more than 1 million albums. Verizon Wireless customers will be able to enjoy MOG's vast catalog of music and download any song, album or playlist directly to their mobile devices for $9.99 per month. MOG will be preloaded on select smartphones and available through V CAST Apps, Verizon Wireless' mobile storefront, which offers direct billing of apps so the charges appear on a customer's monthly bill. "The additional speed and bandwidth that Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network provides will make for an enhanced MOG experience. Users will be delighted by the high-quality sound and speed in which their favorite music is delivered," said David Hyman, founder and chief executive officer of MOG. "It's exciting to broaden MOG's reach and provide users with the ultimate listening experience. We're pleased to be aligned with a company such as Verizon Wireless." more on this story
The EP is now available as a free download here and features remixes of "Two Hearts" by Tallest Trees and Myrryrs, as well a remix of "Reluctance" (featuring Isaaca Byrd of The Bridges) by Wild Cub (the moniker under which DeWitt DJs and regularly releases a free mixtape). The Tallest Trees remix can be downloaded directly here. The Two Hearts/Reluctance 7-inch was released December 14, 2010 via Theory 8 Records. more on this story
Verizon Wireless customers with select 4G smartphones will have exclusive access to Rhapsody's 4G app, which features high bitrate 192 AAC kbps and faster downloads � 10 songs in about 30 seconds. The app also includes Rhapsody TV, which comes with Rhapsody Originals, concerts produced by Rhapsody, and interviews with artists such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and My Chemical Romance. "Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network allows Rhapsody to push the capabilities of our Android app and create an optimal listening experience on mobile," said Mark Keeney, head of marketing, Rhapsody. "Working with Verizon Wireless on the first 4G LTE network provided a fantastic opportunity to showcase the speed with which one can navigate, play and download a catalog of 10.6 million songs and access Rhapsody's exclusive, premium content anywhere they go." more on this story
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