Day in Pop Report for 03/29/2012
A company called Moonstone Management just filed a lawsuit in L.A. County Superior Court -- claiming it hired another company named J-Mike in 2010 to recruit either Eminem OR Bieber for a concert in Seoul, Korea ... and J-Mike never delivered. According to the lawsuit, Moonstone paid J-Mike a down payment of $300,000 to secure one of the stars -- but J-Mike strung them along for months with nothing to show for it ... and eventually called off the deal without returning the cash. Now, Moonstone is suing for its money back -- plus other unspecified damages. more on this story
Billboard reports sources suggest "MDNA" could sell between 300,000 to 350,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, April 1, giving it a #1 debut atop next week's Billboard 200 album chart. If "MDNA" does reach #1 (debut or otherwise), it will mark Madonna's eighth #1 album and her fifth consecutive studio set to debut on top. more on this story
We're told Bobby blew a .12 blood alcohol level when he was busted on Monday just after noon. Both offenses are misdemeanors. Each offense carries a maximum penalty of 6 months in jail. Bobby could also be fined $1000 per offense. As we reported, cops stopped Bobby when they saw him in his car yakking on his cell phone. Cops then smelled a strong odor of alcohol. Bobby didn't do well on the field sobriety test and he was cuffed and booked. more on this story
Eric Wright Jr. tells TMZ, he visited his dad's place of rest on the anniversary of his death -- March 26th -- and when he arrived, the gravestone was covered in empty beer bottles and marijuana cigarette butts. Wright says he spent several minutes cleaning it off -- then sat for a few hours reminiscing about his father and the time they spent together. Wright tells us, he visits his dad's grave every year to "release my pain and hurt ... [and] every year I take a different message that he has said and use it as an inspiration." more on this story
They will debut the song. The song is included on Richie's album Tuskegee, which was released on Monday, March 26, and has already reached No.1 on the iTunes and Amazon.com album charts. As soon as Richie heard Currington's rough-and-sultry soulful country voice, he immediately knew what song he wanted the Georgia singer to record on his new album that contains 13 of his timeless hits performed as duets with country stars. more on this story
M83 will be on the East coast for a special show as part of NYC SummerStage on August 8th. The Reunion EP was announced last week and is set for release on May 8th. It is the second single to come from the massive fifth album Hurry Up We're Dreaming.
"Nothing But The Beat" is a full-length documentary-style film chronicling David Guetta's life, career and meteoric rise from underground house DJ to global superstar. The movie tells the inspirational story of the rise of EDM through the eyes of David Guetta and his friends; their impact on electronic music is ready to ignite music fans the world over. By fusing house and electronic beats with hip hop and R&B, Guetta has catapulted house music from clubs to stadiums worldwide, ultimately taking it to the top of the music charts. The release takes place just days after Guetta's headline appearance at Miami's Ultra Music Festival, one of the world's premiere Dance Music events. Guetta says, "What's happened to Dance music recently is unbelievable. I've been a DJ for 20 years and "Nothing But The Beat" tells a part of the story through my eyes. But not just mine; my peers, those DJs who inspired me and my collaborators too. It shows how far we have all come and I hope will inspire all those new DJs, producers, and everyone to follow their passion. I wanted to give something back to those who have supported me and show people new to the scene and sound some of our history. I hope you enjoy�this FREE download on iTunes globally is for YOU." more on this story
For anyone who has a knack for music, but doesn't have the singing voice to get a ticket to Hollywood, Coca-Cola has you covered. Music has the power to bring people together, and through the Coca-Cola Perfect Harmony initiative, American Idol fans across the country will have the opportunity to create a new song with award-winning artist Jason Derulo. Songwriters and music fans will get the chance to help write a track that will be performed onstage at the American Idol finale. "I've written songs for some of the most recognized performers in music today and no matter how talented an artist is, a hit song is always a collaborative effort," said Jason Derulo. "From the producers to the writers to the talent performing the song, music comes to life as thanks to a team effort, which is exactly what Coca-Cola Perfect Harmony is all about. I can't wait to collaborate with all of the IDOL fans out there to create a new song." more on this story
The group is inviting the school's Juniors and Seniors to the KFC YUM! Center on May 16 for a private prom event followed by a post-party concert that will be open to the public. All proceeds raised from the concert portion of Rebuilding Henryville will remain local through the New Hope/Indiana Bankers Association for the benefit of the Disaster Relief Fund. more on this story
It all went down at Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center -- James, Bosh, and Wade took the stage and surprised the entire party with an impromptu jam sesh ... and we're told, they weren't that bad. Other guests included ... Timbaland, Heat President Pat Riley, and the entire Heat squad. Grammy winner Chrisette Michele also performed. more on this story
The trailer uses the instrumental version of the song, which quickly became a sensation in the film's fan community. T.T.L. is offering the track as a free download and it premiered on EW.com here.
Lopez's "Dance Again" will world premiere March 30th On-Air with Ryan Seacrest. "Dance Again" will be available on iTunes on April 2nd with the video set to debut on April 5th on American Idol.
The album, produced by legendary Nashville cat Cowboy Jack Clement and recorded at the city's venerable Sound Emporium, which Clement built, features guest performances from Emmylou Harris, John Prine, Old Crow Medicine Show, Marty Stuart, Larry Campbell, Byron House and Don Heffington. "One of the things that we were really clear on with this record was that we wanted it to be a Marley's Ghost album with friends sitting in, not guest stars with us as the backing band," Wheetman explains. "And it worked." more on this story
The band is set perform on both Friday and Saturday evening inside the Towers Hall at the hotel., each night with a regional act playing in support. Local favorites The Stone Revival Band will also play an outdoor set on Saturday afternoon on the lawn of the hotel, overlooking the lake. Lake George promoter Dave Ehmann is responsible for putting together this weekend of music, and is putting all of the proceeds back into the local community and music scene. Ehmann is the man behind Improv Records' Kamp David Saturday Music Summits, a weekly free concert series that takes place over the summer weeks at the Lake George Amphitheater in Shepard Park. Over the last few years he has also been responsible for the Fridays at the Lake Series. With the goal of providing quality, free, family friendly, live entertainment to both members of the local community, and the tourists that seek a weekend getaway in the summer months, Ehmann has now been providing Lake George with weekly free summer concerts for three years. Co-promoting the event is Guthrie Bell Productions, who have been bringing great live music to New York's capital region for twenty years. more on this story
As we previously reported, Sara Robinson sued the Chicago Bulls legend after the alleged sexual assault at the Hard Rock -- and when Rodman failed to respond to the complaint ... Sara won a default judgment in the sum of $225,000. But Sarah claims Rodman still hasn't paid a cent -- so she's once again fighting the same battle, filing new docs in Florida to enforce the judgment in the Sunshine State ... where she suspects Rodman owns property ... hoping to get Rodman to finally pay up. Sarah's lawyer tells us, "Mr. Rodman has not paid any of the judgment" -- forcing Sara to file papers in EVERY State where Rodman holds residency, including CA and NJ. Rodman's lawyer tells us, "We have a Vegas lawyer involved now and expect this to be thrown out. It's really a case of someone trying to take advantage of the situation because she was fired." more on this story
Lindsay has been cast as Liz Taylor in the Lifetime movie, "Liz and Dick," which will be shot in Toronto. Problem is -- Lindsay has 2 DUIs and a theft conviction on her record, and Canada doesn't much like convicted criminals earning cash in Canuck country -- then again, they like money. So, there is a very complicated process that Lindsay must follow to get a work permit. Lindsay is in court tomorrow, where Judge Stephanie Sautner is expected to take Lindsay off probation for her Beverly Hills DUI case. The judge is also expected to change Lindsay's status in the jewelry heist case, from formal probation to informal -- meaning she won't have to report to her probation officer or appear in court, as long as she doesn't break the law. We're told Lindsay's lawyer is filling out the maze of paperwork required to get the work permit, and the results of tomorrow's hearing will make it easier. It's a pretty sure bet Canada will give Lindsay the right to shoot the movie. more on this story
Coming Of Age was mixed by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Explosions in the Sky, The Walkmen, The Mountain Goats, etc...) and features contributions by Michael Bell (The Books, Lymbyc Systym) and Marc Bianchi of Her Space Holiday. Based out of Phoenix, AZ's burgeoning music scene, Knesset is comprised of Evan Fox (guitar, vocals), Eric Graf (bass), Mitch Manager (mallet percussion, Rhodes piano) and Michael Bell (drums, percussion).
"The three tracks that make up this EP are all extensions of 'All Of Us, Together', meaning that they were created right around the same time, with the same mindset. Though the material I've created since the making of 'All Of Us' is taking a bit of a different form, this EP is a strictly dance-oriented affair. Each track pays homage to three more recent sounds that have infiltrated modern electronic: "Fantasy" namechecks one of my favourite groups as of late, Teengirl Fantasy, and their addictive spaced-out, house influenced sound; "11:11″ is my love-letter to Johnny Jewel, and the whole Italians Do It Better crew; "Ellie" digs into the Rhodes-lead, disco-house vibe, that rules those classic French House records. Needless to say, I'm not afraid to wear my influences on my sleeve. I'm excited that all three of these tracks get to see the light of day, even if it is through this 'rare' release." � Teen Daze If you don't get a chance to purchase the EP at one of the following shows, then don't worry. You'll be able to purchase it digitally in the coming months! Either way, do catch Teen Daze live� more on this story
The duo will be showcasing songs off of their debut album, Criminal Heaven, which is set for release on April 17th, 2012 on Cherrytree Records/Interscope. Fans can get a taste of what the release has to offer by watching the video for the album's first single, "Birds," here. more on this story
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Howard and his lawyer went to the LAPD to file the crime report. Howard claims Michelle Ghent Howard is squarely demanding money from him, in return for not making a Terrence sex tape and other embarrassing things public. The former couple is in an epically bitter divorce battle. Among many things, Terrence claims Michelle is a racist who threatened to have him killed ... by the Russians. The LAPD had no official comment, but we're told cops are in possession of the audio tape and they are investigating the extortion claim. more on this story
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