Day in Pop Report for 03/25/2011
Swift will now headline 78 shows in stadiums and arenas in 63 cities in 42 states and provinces in the US and Canada this year. The Taylor Swift Speak Now World Tour 2011, launched February 9th in Singapore, kicks off in the US on May 27th with two sold-out shows at the Qwest Center in Omaha and now wraps with two shows at Madison Square Garden just before Thanksgiving. more on this story
Shot in Indianapolis, Indiana at Clowes Hall on August 31st, 2010 and directed by Doug Spangenberg of Space Monkey Studios, the CD/DVD features 12 tracks plus a bonus cut and includes some of Lambert's most beloved performances such as "Ring of Fire," "If I Had You" and his popular Grammy-nominated track, "Whataya Want From Me." When Space Monkey Studios began working on Glam Nation Live, the project consisted of five individual videos to premiere on VEVO.com, but Lambert and management enjoyed the footage so much that the team decided to create the entire CD/DVD set. Check out the preview here
Sources connected to the investigation tell us ... in the last two days, the Riverside County District Attorney's Office sent investigators to meet with key witnesses who were with Lindsay on December 12, 2010 -- the night she allegedly got into a tussle with Dawn Holland. We're told cops told the witnesses they were conducting the investigation because the D.A. is still determining whether to pursue criminal assault charges against Lohan. more on this story
I chose the song "Pure Soul" as my first single because it focuses on the positive. The lyrics encourage worldwide acceptance, and re-affirms my belief that music is meant to bring people together. "Every single person in this world is a gem. Gotta Love your brother no need to condemn." My inspiration for this song actually came through my work with the non-profit organization, The Friendship Circle, which benefits special needs children. "Pure Soul" celebrates these children and helps them to move forward. Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album and DeScribe's incredible biography right here!
The duo will also perform some of its most popular songs which topped the pop charts throughout the '70s, '80s and '90s. The "TV Land Awards 2011" will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2011 in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and airs on TV Land on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 9 PM ET/PT. more on this story
"Betchya Got A Cure is my gut response to the media wars in this country which are driving a wedge between citizens" Hawkins explains. "It's about taking a stand for individuality and being brave instead of being accepted." This release is now available for download exclusively on Sophie B. Hawkins website and on iTunes. Her website
We're told the casket is a top of the line, traditional Jewish casket -- built entirely out of wood using a special glue ... no nails whatsoever. According to sources, the casket is made out of mahogany -- lined in red velvet with a matching red pillow. more on this story
It will include three original songs titled Eye to Eye (co-written with Michael Pemberton) as well as Waitin and Break My Heart (co-written with Rob Giles). Also on the EP is Sara's rendition of The Story by Phil Hanseroth which is one of the songs she will sing in next week's Grey's Anatomy Musical episode set to air on ABC March 31, 2011. more on this story
"Alligator Sky" is the first song to be released from Owl City's new album All Things Bright and Beautiful � which became available for preorders yesterday as well and immediately took the number one spot in the Electronic Albums Chart and is currently no 19 in the Overall Charts on iTunes. Owl City will head out on a world headlining tour following the May 17th release of All Things Bright and Beautiful � kicking things off in the US June 13th. more on this story
A family member involved with the Make-A-Wish foundation tells us ... a little boy named Enzo was approached by the organization after he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia three years ago. Enzo told Make-A-Wish ... he really wanted to cook with the "Barefoot Contessa" host because he would often watch the show with his mother while resting in bed. M.A.W. approached Garten with the wish last year ... but at the time, she was unable to meet with Enzo due to a book tour. The organization urged Enzo to pick another wish, but he told them he wanted to wait until she becomes available. We're told the organization went back to Ina this year ... but her team responded with a "definite no" ... once again, citing scheduling conflicts. more on this story
JFK has assembled a spectacular group of DJs and producers to continue the tradition of weaving electronic music into the Mortal Kombat aesthetic. He enthusiastically describes the project, saying "It's always exciting to have the opportunity to write music for something outside of the traditional means, especially when it is for a project like Mortal Kombat that has had such pop cultural significance for so long. It's a great step forward for the ways that video games can interact with music across unique genres and mediums." That same excitement has been echoed by the artists who are contributing to the project. "I've been a Mortal Kombat fan since Mortal Kombat 2 came out on Sega Genesis. This was completely a passion project for me, and I'm so honored to be a part of the Mortal Kombat legacy!" declares glitch-step wunderkind Skrillex, who contributes "Reptile's Theme" to the project. more on this story
"Drake shines as a talented songwriter with a unique vision," commented SHOF Chairman and legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb, "and we are pleased to honor him with the prestigious Hal David Starlight Award." The Hal David Starlight Award, created in 2004, was renamed in honor of the former SHOF Chairman, Hal David, for his longtime support of young songwriters. Award recipients are gifted songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs. more on this story
With help from Mint Condition's Stokley Williams, the ballad has consistently gained airplay, was the number one most added song in 14 new markets on Monday, and debuted at #20 on iTunes. The success of both "Tired" and "Not My Daddy" is only a glimpse of what fans can expect from the album, KELLY, on May 3rd.
To kick off the Logo premiere, "Absolutely Fabulous" will launch with a weekend-long marathon beginning Saturday, April 16th at 2 p.m. ET/PT. The series will move to its permanent timeslot with episodes airing every Thursday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Logo. more on this story
A-Rod -- who owns a property company that holds title to the Normandy Park Apartment complex near Tampa -- has been under fire for poor living conditions. But now residents have risen up and forced management to clean up its act -- at least partially. There are holes in walls, rusty pipes, overflowing trash, but the swimming pool has become the trigger for official action. Residents complained to the city that the pool has been unusable for 2 years, and local code enforcement officials have now ordered that it be drained and cleaned by next week ... or else. more on this story
The series will be available to audiences worldwide at OWLMusic.com and via mobile devices using an app to be launched prior to the first concert. MBK's Jeff Robinson and Jeanine McLean will serve as producers on all OWL Music concerts along with OWL's Michael Williams and Freeman White. "OWL Music" artist announcements will begin in the Spring. more on this story
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