Day in Pop Report for 03/24/2011
The supernatural drama began after contestants complained about bizarre flickering lights inside the house ... followed by a spooky spider infestation. But the paranormal activity that sent the contestants over the edge happened last week -- when several wannabes claim they watched a bed sheet suddenly take on a life of its own and FLOAT down an empty hallway!!! more on this story
Stefani has donated $1,000,000 today to Save the Children's Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund to help in the relief and recovery effort in Japan. Stefani says, "I've been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and their culture. The disaster in Japan is beyond heartbreaking and I want to do anything I can to help. I would never be able to make a gesture like this without the love and support of all the fans over all these years." more on this story
In addition to classic Sade songs, the two-disc album will include three new, never-before heard songs including "Moon & The Sky" (featuring Jay-Z). The track listing for The Ultimate Collection will be revealed shortly. Sade also announced the second leg of their summer tour kicking off on June 16th. more on this story
This release features songs performed by The Dalton Academy Warblers, a male a capella group starring Darren Criss, Chris Colfer and the Tufts University Beelzebubs, tackling such hits as Destiny Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills", P!nk's "Raise Your Glass", Train's "Hey Soul Sister" and Wings' "Silly Love Songs". The Dalton Academy Warblers debuted on Glee this season with a bang as their version of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" had the best first-week sales of any Glee track to date. more on this story
Rumors of Minaj's participation on the show have been spreading like wildfire ... with Simon Cowell himself fanning the flames ... but sources connected to Minaj tell us she won't be a judge on the show ... adding, "There's nothing going on with [X Factor]." Earlier this week, Cowell told reporters that many of the names rumored to be in talks with the show were most likely leaked from his own company in an effort to stir up interest in the show. more on this story
The inspiration for the exciting new video to my first single "Push It" came to me while doing the most mundane chore known to mankind; laundry. I was sitting in my local laundry mat on a regular Tuesday night waiting for my clothes to dry; bored to tears, listening to my iPod. Staring at the walls covered in washing machines shaking and spinning. Everything started to melt into itself, and became one massive vortex. "Push It" came on my iPod and instantly the room lit up around me. The graphic shapes and patterns reached out and smacked me in the head and I was energized and over flowing with ideas. This was the back drop for my music video! Sitting on top of one of the stand alone dryers I began bouncing insync with the beat of "Push It". The vibration of the machine mixed with the blasting bass line pouring out of my head-phones and into my chestfelt so good. I pulled out my "Good Karma" notebook and started scribbling down ideas. "Push It" makes everyone want to dance and let go. One of my best memories of dancing the night away was in Ibiza! So I came up with the narrative that the machines would over flow and The Toy Boys and I would host a massive foam party for all of our friends and fannequins. Now that you know the story behind this video, you can watch it for yourself right here!
The Selena Gomez & The Scene headline tour will kick off July 24 in Costa Mesa, California at the Orange County Fair. Selena said, "I am so excited to see my incredible fans on tour. We're working a great production, and set lists including some surprise covers. I want to make sure everyone has a fun time." more on this story
An unabashed Whoopi dropped the bombshell during a voice-over recording session for the movie, "The Pagemaster" back in 1992. Whoopi explained how she smoked a "wonderful joint" to help calm her nerves before winning the Best Supporting Actress award for "Ghost" ... and was so high during the award show, she had to mentally coach herself on to the stage. more on this story
The Official Album of the event, to be held in Westminster Abbey on April 29th, will then be rush released, available everywhere in the U.S. on May 10th. Musicians already confirmed to perform at the ceremony include The Choir of Westminster Abbey, The Chapel Royal Choir, The London Chamber Orchestra and The Fanfare Team from the Central Band of the Royal Air Force. The Choirs will be under the direction of Mr James O'Donnell and The London Chamber Orchestra conducted by its Music Director and Principle Conductor Mr Christopher Warren-Green. Decca Records is a part of Universal Music, the world's leading record company, which also released the recording of The Wedding of Charles and Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales in 1981, and the Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997. The uniquely original new recording will be the next in a historic line to mark major milestones for the royal family, and as such it will enter the homes of millions across the whole world. more on this story
Slacker listeners will have access to an interactive dedicated station covering all facets of sports entertainment, with the option to include ESPN SportsCenter headlines for hourly updates on any Slacker music station, and the ability to create custom sports stations with ESPN Radio programming. ESPN on Slacker Radio will feature up-to-the-minute coverage of all major sporting events and top news stories on both a national and regional level. The interactive ESPN Radio station will also offer access to content from multiple ESPN programs and platforms, including Mike & Mike in the Morning, SportsCenter, The Herd with Colin Cowherd and more. more on this story
The two-night summer camp out known best for its scenic location on the Colorado River basin and its down-home grassroots appeal has announced the 2011 line up, and this year there is a little something for everyone including a little "Crisco" (country-disco for the uninformed), electro, Americana and even soul-lifting roots rock. The sixth annual YarmonyGrass Festival tales place August 4-6, 2010 at the Rancho Rio River Resort, Colorado more on this story
The tour is in support of his debut album 31 Minutes To Takeoff (J Records) and his current single "Bow Chicka Wow Wow"(feat. Lil' Wayne). Kicking off on March 31st at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY, Posner will be hitting up colleges and venues all across the country until mid-May with support from Kelley James. more on this story
The 4-week tour comes in support of the band's new album Collider, out May 10th on Zo�/Rounder Records. As a treat for fans, the band is now streaming first single "The Last Crusade" which features Califone percussionist Ben Massarella and Antibalas woodwind wizard Stuart Bogie. more on this story
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