Day in Pop Report for 11/16/2011
The suit was quietly dismissed late last week. What's more, Mariah Yeater's lawyers, Lance Rogers and Matt Pare, have quit her ... withdrawn from the case. As we first reported, Justin not only planned to take a DNA test when he returned to the U.S., he was going to sue Yeater and her lawyers for making a bogus claim. And, as we reported, Justin's lawyer, Howard Weitzman, called the attorneys and informed them a suit was looming. Apparently, they got the message. more on this story
We're told Murray cannot cope with the fact that he was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, and even though his lawyers told him he needed to be prepared for the possibility of a guilty verdict, it never computed with him. Sources tell us, Murray has told various people he wanted to kill himself, including baby mama Nicole Alvarez, his bodyguard Jeff and his lawyers. He's told all of them he's lost his will to live. We've also learned Murray remains in the medical ward at L.A. County Jail, which is where he's been for more than a week. Sources directly connected with Murray tell us he has no physical ailments and he is there because he's on suicide watch. Steve Whitmore, the spokesperson for the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept., tells TMZ they will not comment on why Murray has been in the medical ward, adding, "A person's medical or mental health status in the Los Angeles County Jail is protected under the law." more on this story
Under the deal, Sly, who has already put in 30 days of in-patient rehab, must complete an additional 60 days. As we first reported, the 68-year-old "Family Stone" singer was arrested on April 1 after cops say Stone was carrying freebase cocaine. Stone pled no contest in court yesterday and the judge imposed the sentence. If Stone completes his rehab on time, the judge will dismiss the case outright and there will be no probation. Sly's lawyer tells TMZ, "We are very pleased with the outcome of this case." more on this story
"[On] the 17th, after my UK performance on Children In Need, I'll tweet the opening of my new video. "MARRY THE NIGHT: THE PRELUDE PATH�TIQUE." Gaga confirmed on Twitter that the effort was inspired by Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 in B minor, "Pathetique," which had the distinction of being performed publicly by the composer - for the first time - just 9 days before his death in the fall of 1893. more on this story
"There are so many people I'd like to collaborate with. Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Adele and Kings of Leon, to name a few," she said. "I think they are such wonderful talents. I could see myself rocking it up a bit." Boyle's latest album, Someone to Watch Over Me, includes her versions of "Both Sides Now," "Unchained Melody" and Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence." more on this story
Music Week quotes a music business consultant as saying that the record was a "great landmark for digital album sales." "This is a positive news for the music industry and Apple's iTunes has done a great job of helping to sell digital albums," he said. "However, mass buying of digital albums is swimming against the tide and is getting rarer. Most people now like consuming music as singles and a growing number either stream songs or watch the videos on YouTube. Fewer and fewer people download entire albums to own." more on this story
Conan O'Brien is set to host the special which will be taped at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., on December 11th and premiere on TNT on Friday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Christmas in Washington is a holiday tradition benefiting the Children's National Medical Center. more on this story
The upcoming album's title single was released to iTunes last week and immediately shot up the Top 10. It follows the disc's "Am I The Only One," which recently marked Bentley's eighth career No. one hit. "My home is in Nashville with my family, my home is on the road with our fans and my home is definitely in country music," said Bentley. "This album is more than a year's worth of writing, recording and testing out material on the road in front of our hard core fans. The end result is an album that runs through all the types of country songs and sounds I enjoy singing and playing. I can't wait to share it with the fans!" more on this story
The collaborative album, which features the Bruno Mars-assisted first single, "Young, Wild & Free," will be available everywhere on December 13th. The Smeezingtons-produced track serves as the first offering from the companion soundtrack to the film, which the two rappers are dubbing a "buddy film." The video for "Young, Wild & Free" was shot in Los Angeles and was directed by the film's director, Dylan Brown. more on this story
The video for Black's new single "Person of Interest," was released yesterday and stars the 14 year-old along with a Justin Beiber look alike (e.g. a teenage boy with a silly middle-aged woman's haircut). "Person of Interest" is the third single to be released by the Southern California native this year. After "Friday" racked up nearly 170 Million views, Ms. Black released "My Moment" earlier this summer. "My Moment" is just about to crack the 30 Million view threshold on YouTube. Check out the new video here.
"We have spent the past two years going from performances in frat house rec rooms to the mainstage of festivals like Glastonbury and Bamboozle" says Noah "Xaphoon Jones" Beresin. "We have spent a lot of time honing our sound and creating the best beats and rhymes. To be able to release a proper album for our fans is the greatest feeling." Chiddy Bang's first official single off Breakfast, "Ray Charles" is available commercially now and will impact radio on Jan 9th. "Ray Charles" is a soulful but fun track with a playful party vibe, featuring a Gospel choir, bluesy piano and a smattering of drum breaks. The full song can be heard here.
"All Of Me" is highlighted by the recent hits "Break My Heart (Feat. Rick Ross)," as well as the new single, "Thank You," which is available now at iTunes and all leading digital retailers. The latter track � written by Akon and produced by Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis (U2, The Black Eyed Peas, T.I.), Arden "Keyz'" Altino, and Akene "The Champ" Dunkley � can also be heard at estellemusic.com. more on this story
Recorded live in concert at Pittsburgh's Benedum Center earlier this year, '60s Pop, Rock & Soul: My Music will premiere on PBS stations nationwide December 3. "This special is all about happy, great times," says Davy Jones. "It's music from the '60s generation that my kids and grandkids listen to � they're into it. This is fun stuff, thanks to PBS." more on this story
Featuring horn-laden soul-funk dance floor rockers and silky r&b jams Space Capone is produced by Calvin Turner (Rafael Saadiq) and features horn arrangements by Jerry Hey (who arranged horns on Off the Wall and Thriller) and JR Robinson (Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind & Fire, Eric Clapton) on drums. Unabashedly influenced by Winters' musical heroes Rick James, Earth Wind & Fire, and early Michael Jackson, the album also holds its own among Winters' musical contemporaries like the Scissor Sisters and Chromeo. Space Capone's first single I Just Wanna Dance � a shimmering, falsetto disco anthem � will be released digitally November 15th and is available to stream here. "I'm thrilled to put this album on out AVJ," says Winters. "All I've ever wanted to do was music and this is my opportunity to do it right." Listen to the new single here
The new deluxe edition of Destroyed consists of a 3-disc set that includes unreleased tracks, live footage and videos.
We were sent these details: The Australian-born singer and songwriter is rapidly becoming a pop idol, approaching 2 million Twitter followers, 2 million Facebook likes and over 100 million YouTube views. With word leaking out in social media circles that a Cody Simpson Doll will be available this Christmas, fans of the Australian teen hearthrob are tweeting, calling and scouring for ways to get their hands on the 11.5-inch version of their favorite singer. To help gift-givers ensure that they'll receive a Cody Simpson doll before Christmas, Toys"R"Us is now accepting pre-orders online at www.Toysrus.com/CodySimpson. "We would like to see that everyone who wants a Cody Simpson doll will be able to get one," says Scott Bachrach, president of The Wish Factory. "This pre-order opportunity offers the best chance to those who order now that they will have the Cody Simpson doll when it becomes available in stores nationwide in early December." more on this story
He made a name for himself as the wheelchair bound Jimmy Brooks on "Degrassi: the Next Generation" but when Aubrey Graham went by his middle name, Drake, he rocketed to stardom. Now Bluewater Comics shares the story of how Drake went from Canadian teen-melodrama to the hip hop star that worked with Lil Wayne's stable of musicians with the comic "Fame: Drake." "The New York Times" best selling writer Marc Shapiro, who is no stranger to the bio-comic, is giving his take on what makes Drake � Drake. "What makes Drake such a distinctive creative personality is that he's not just one thing. His music encompasses hip-hop, rap, old style rhythm and blues, soul and pop. And he's somebody whose music is commercial enough that you can actually hear his music on the radio if you search long enough," said Shapiro, who also authored "Fame: Selena Gomez" and "Infamous: Lindsay Lohan." more on this story
Earlier this summer, Novi first made waves when "Blackbirds," the LP's first single, premiered on Arjan Writes and piqued the interest of music fans across the country and galaxy.
Kelly has penning hits for the likes of Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston and countless "American Idol" and UK "The X Factor" alumni and Kelly was tapped by the producers of FOX's "The X Factor" to be one of the show's Vocal Producers/Coaches. On the show Claude Kelly is working with the mentors � Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid, Nicole Scherzinger � to arrange, train and coach the contestants on how to best sing and perform their song selections each week.
Herndon originally recorded "Stones" for a project that was completed several years ago but never released. While searching for new material for his upcoming album, however, Herndon rediscovered the song and decided to re-record it. The updated version impressed the chart-topping Country singer so much that he decided to release "Stones" as the album's lead single. "The song 'Stones' is really a metaphor for all of those defining moments in our lives that we are faced with," says Herndon. "Like the lyrics say, 'from the cradle to the grave, our lives are paved with stones.' I've always felt it was such a remarkable and thought-provoking song, and it's really stuck with me through the years. I'm just thrilled that I'm finally able to share it with my fans. I can't think of a better song to release as the first single from my new album." more on this story
The King Of Cool: The Best of the Dean Martin Variety Show sets capture material never before released from some of the shows greatest episodes during its nine-year run on television from 1965 to 1974. Hosted by Dean Martin, the acclaimed variety and comedy show was one of the highest-rated in television history, garnering 12 Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe award (Dean Martin "Best Actor in a Comedy Television Series" 1967), frequented by hundreds of guests from across the world of entertainment including legendary actors and actresses from the stage and screen, pop and jazz singers, dancers and comedians. more on this story
Produced by John Hill (Santigold, M.I.A., Shakira) and David Sitek (TV On the Radios, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Liars), Lissy Trullie is the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut EP Self-Taught Learner. The first song off the new album, "Madeleine," can be heard here.
Over three trail-blazing seasons, "RuPaul's Drag Race" has taken the country by storm, evolving from a cult hit to a certified pop culture phenomenon. With a devoted and diverse following ranging from soccer moms to Hollywood royalty, "RuPaul's Drag Race" has become appointment television for viewers who can't get enough of the outlandish fun, drama, "eleganza" and most of all, heart that comes with the show. "We challenged ourselves to make TV's most outrageous show even more outrageous," said Executive Producer, RuPaul. "And I'm happy to report we've succeeded." more on this story
In a partnership with New Music Deals, Janie's album will be available for purchase through Ernest Tubb Record Shops, at shows and on www.janiefricke.com starting in January 2012. Fans can stop by Janie's website now to Pre-Order the album before the January release date. America became aware of Janie Fricke's voice when she was heard throughout the nation singing jingles for United Airlines, Coca-Cola, McDonalds, and Red Lobster among others. She soon became a background vocalist on albums for musical legends such as Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Eddie Rabbitt, Crystal Gayle, Ronnie Milsap, Barbara Mandrell, Mel Tillis, Johnny Duncan, and Elvis Presley. It wasn't until 1977 that fans and industry alike took notice of Fricke as a solo artist. People were asking who sang the line "Shut out the light and lead me..." in Johnny Duncan's chart topping single "Stranger" and began recognizing her voice in duets with legends Merle Haggard and Moe Bandy among others. more on this story
Click here to read today's full Day in Rock report tell a friend about this article know of a news item we should cover?
...end |
On the Blue: New Horizons Cruise Days 4 & 5: Starship Lands on the Pearl, Alan Parsons Takes It Home
Kandace Springs - Run Your Race
On the Blue: New Horizons Cruise Day 1: Marbin Gets the Fun Started
Hot In The City: Prog Band Tu-Ner Coming to Phoenix
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour Reveals Song From First New Album In Nine Years
AC/DC Launching High Voltage Dive Bar At Stops On Power Up Tour
Vince Neil Says Motley Crue's New Song 'Dogs of War' Old School Meets New School
Watch Twenty One Pilots' New 'Backslide' Video
Billy Idol Goes Behind The Scenes Of Classic Hit 'Eyes Without A Face'
Ringo Starr Reunited with John Lennon's Lost 1965 Help! Guitar Found in an Attic After 50 Years
Hear Say Anything's New Song 'ON CUM'
Metal Supergroup Leviathan Project Deliver 'MCMLXXXII'
