Day in Pop Report for 04/26/2012
The group's rep tells us, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas are currently in the planning stages of a massive 2012 reunion tour in the U.S. So far, we're told 5 major cities have already been booked -- and even more are in the works. But the big surprise ... we're told the group plans to pull a Tupac -- incorporating their deceased former member Left Eye in the shows, projecting her image on a big screen and working her vocals into the live performances. more on this story
Bobby pled "no contest" today to one count of driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. In exchange, prosecutors dropped the DUI charge. Bobby was sentenced to 36 months of summary probation and one day in county jail -- which he already served after his arrest. Bobby must also complete a 90-day alcohol program. TMZ broke the story ... the singer was arrested last month after cops noticed he was driving while talking on his cell phone. Once pulled over, police claim he reeked of alcohol. During the field sobriety test, Bobby blew a .12 -- and in California, that's legally drunk. more on this story
Mraz's hit single from the album, "I Won't Give Up," also hit platinum status this week, surpassing one million in sales. Mraz is celebrating with a major schedule of high profile live appearances, including the taping of his eagerly awaited installment of VH1 Storytellers. The episode, which will be filmed later this week before an invitation-only audience in New York City � is currently scheduled to have its debut broadcast on June 1st (check local listings). more on this story
Casablanca Records have set a May 29th release date for the new album, Magic Hour, which follows up 2010's Night Work. The band will hit road on June 15th to promote the album with a North American tour which will kick off at the Las Vegas House of Blues. more on this story
In 2009, House Planet, amongst others, was proud to bring to you the comeback song of Samantha Fox, 'Tomorrow', featuring Marc Mysterio. Indeed, Marc had written and produced the record which was added to her 2009 Sony Music Greatest Hits album. In France, Pool E Music signed the song, but not the publishing, and it remained on the Musibox Club Charts for over 1 year and sold in excess of 30,000 units. We are now 2012 and Pool E priority artist and all around good Guy Tristan Garner, releases a song calle 'Shine Again' featuring one Abigail Bailey. The song contains the same verse and pre chorus as Samantha's song yet sub substitues 'Tomorrow is another day' for 'take me to the promise land'. more on this story
Not only has the album stayed at No 1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart but Richie now joins Ray Charles as the only artists in history to have No. 1 albums on both the Billboard Country Albums and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. With the week's sales of 114,110, Tuskegee is the best-selling country album of 2012. It is the first country album in more than a year to spend two consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200. The album's total sales are 536,967. more on this story
TMZ broke the story ... Britney's dad and conservator Jamie Spears filed the petition earlier this month, asking the court to add Jason as a co-conservator. We're told Britney also wanted Jason on board as co-conservator. After the hearing, we overhead the lawyers say Jamie is "thrilled." The move makes total sense ... considering the two are set to be married. As co-conservator, Jason is now empowered to help decide how Britney will earn and spend her money -- including the $15 million deal she's about to sign with "X Factor." more on this story
Here's the back story -- Francis sent out a press release Tuesday claiming he won an internship in a charity auction ... and plans to gift the internship to the winner of his HDNet reality series, "The Search for the Hottest Girl in America." Francis claims the internship will take place this summer in the office of U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D � Ark.) in Washington, D.C. According to the auction website, Francis paid $2,500 for the prize. Problem is ... Pryor is now calling B.S. ... and a rep for the Senator tells TMZ, "Our office does not sell, auction or donate internships." "We believe someone outside Senator Pryor's office has broken the law by fraudulently impersonating a U.S. Senator, fraudulently attempting to sell a government position and using the Senate seal without authorization." "We have asked the FBI to fully investigate who is perpetrating this fraud against the senator and the U.S. Senate." Calls to Joe have not been returned. The auction house had no comment. more on this story
Dot Marie Jones -- who plays Coach Beiste on the show -- tweeted, "Gonna be a long day!! Some ppl show up late and just throw a wrench in things. Not cool! I'd rather be an hour early (I was) than 5 minutes late!" Dot didn't say who was late, but we've confirmed the person MIA was LiLo. Now here's the good news for Lindsay ... Sources connected with the production tell TMZ, Lindsay shot her big scenes the other day, and director Eric Stoltz has been saying she was "very professional." We're told she nailed her lines and was very polite to cast and crew. Lindsay is back on set today just for reaction shots when the kids sing on the show. We're told her tardiness did not hold up production. more on this story
Here is the info on the new series: Busk or Bust (co-produced by VEVO and Shine America, formerly Reveille) � VEVO's first reality competition show where contestants must literally sing for their supper. Shine America is known for popular and award-winning original hit series including The Biggest Loser, Tabatha Takes Over, Shear Genius and The Buried Life as well as long-running scripted hits The Office, Ugly Betty and The Tudors among others. � Hear Me Out (co-produced by VEVO and Principato-Young Entertainment) � A dating show where the potential of love is based solely on the participants' musical choices. Principato-Young is the premiere production company for cutting edge comedic talent including Jim Carrey and Ed Helms.
Octo's hairstylist Stephanie tells us ... she went to Octo's house on April 18 to cut her hair and do a Brazilian blowout -- a chemical straightening treatment. Octo owed Stephanie for an earlier haircut, and the grand total came to $520. Octo also paid Stephanie $80 for hair products. Mind you -- Octo wrote the check at a time when she was in dire need of welfare. Stephanie -- who went to cops this week and filed a report claiming the 14 kids were living in squalor -- tells us she couldn't believe Octo was spending this kind of loot on haircuts when her plumbing didn't work. Stephanie says a plumber had been to the house recently and told Octo it would cost $150 to fix the pipes, but Octo declined, saying it was too expensive. As a result, the kids have to use portable training toilets in the backyard. more on this story
Reggie Watts brings his unique style of improvised musical comedy back to Comedy Central with the world premiere of "Reggie Watts: A Live At Central Park," airing Friday, May 11 at 1am ET. In this all new special, the internationally renowned Watts performs live in Central Park using nothing more than his formidable voice, keyboard and a looping machine to create completely impromptu musical sets. Whether he's explaining why Cingular was the only cellular provider to first offer him service, what his cue word is, or why guns will always be louder than knives, Watts continues to prove why he is a master of blending and blurring the lines between comedy and music. As a fun bonus to the special, a reoccurring sketch is woven throughout the stage sets where the adventurous Watts tries to determine whether his performance in the Park was real or just a dream. more on this story
During their visit, country music duo Montgomery Gentry, who are never shy on style, played host to TV's fashion expert Tim Gunn, taking him on a "fashionable journey" through their Nashville's hottest clothing stores. The episode will air on Thursday, April 26 on ABC. Troy Gentry, whose style is best described as "country chic," introduced Gunn to Aimee Johns at Flavour for Men (1522 Demonbreun Street, Nashville), who guided him through the latest styles of Music Row. Flavour Clothing for Men & Women is known for its unmatched client service and for carrying a large number of creative lines from New York to Los Angeles including Hudson, AG Jeans, Theory, John Varvatos, L.A.M.B., Hale Bob, Joes Jeans and 7 for all Mankind, to name a few. As one of the few boutiques in Nashville that will host private shopping opportunities to include in-store or in-home appointments for those who request it, Flavour is often frequented by Gentry, as well as many other country stars including such notables as Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Kellie Pickler and more. more on this story
The group is set to kick off their North American tour on June 6th in San Francisco and will stay on the road until July 1st when they wrap up the trek in Milwaukee at the Summerfest. Six60 are playing North America in support of their self-titled debut album which was released last October and went Gold it's first week of release in the band's native New Zealand. U.S. fans can pick up the album at iTunes. more on this story
In his early 20s, Hyslop composes beautiful melodies; showcasing his unforgettable vocal harmonies. Inspired by an array of artists - Damien Rice, Ryan Adams, Iron & Wine � Hyslop has developed his own kind of artfully-rendered Americana. In anticipation of the album's release, Hyslop shares "Do Not Let Me Go," a song written in a quasi-conscious state � the words that surface when you think they are your last. After enduring two near-death experiences, the lyrics are wrenching, intimate and redemptive. To Listen To A 1-Minute Telling By Hyslop (Followed By An Acoustic Performance), here.
In addition, the band will be performing a handful of East Coast dates this spring, kicking off at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, NC on Friday, April 27. After touring for over eight years, the band has built a loyal following throughout the eastern US, Canada, and Europe. more on this story
As the name implies the new album was co-written by Motown legend Brian Holland - songwriter of over 25 #1 Motown songs - and co-produced by Holland along with Dave Wilder (Macy Gray & Ghostface Killah). Within a few weeks of writing together, Mozella and Holland put together a 10-song album of sophisticated R&B and memorable pop melodies using Motown's signature foundation of rhythmic bass and drums. Check out the chemistry between Mozella, Holland and multi-instrumentalist Wilder on first track "Another You" here.
The new album was produced in large part by Richard Swift (Damien Jurado, The Mynabirds) and the basic tracks were initially recorded live, in a smoky clubhouse next door to a chicken coop, in Cottage Grove, OR. In an effort to raise the bar above initial expectations, the band also recorded a few songs with the help of Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Booker T. Jones), with whom the band had worked on On Approach. more on this story
As TMZ first reported, Rose paid off his debt to Uncle Sam last April by writing a check for $973,693.28 ... to settle up for a lien that only covered the years 1997-2002. Now it seems Pete has regained his form -- according to documents filed in Los Angeles County Recorder's Office, Rose owes $120,643.41 in federal back taxes for the years 2009 and 2010. more on this story
The UK vocal group recently became the first boy band to rule Billboard's Pop Songs chart with a debut single since Hanson spent eight weeks at #1 with "MMMBop" in 1997. "We never thought we'd get the opportunity to even come over here and have a chance to let people hear our music," the Wanted - Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Syke - recently told Billboard of its budding stateside success. "Thankfully, they like it." Watch the View appearance here.
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