Day in Pop Report for 01/18/2013
The untitled project will be written by Nick Bakay, who has worked on movies like Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Zookeeper, along with the TV show Sabrina The Teenage Witch. "I often find myself thinking that no one could ever make up the things that actually happen in my life," Jessica told The Hollywood Reporter. "So between the real-life elements and a great team of writers, I think we'll have people laughing." more on this story
Official photos show Sam (Chord Overstreet) in his swim trunks and Mr. October Jake (Jacob Artist) in a pumpkin. While Blake Jenner (who plays Ryder Lynn) dresses up as Mr. July in his patriotic boxers and an Uncle Sam approved red, white and blue top hat. See the photos here.
Last January, Keef (real name: Keith Cozart), was convicted of unlawful use of a weapon for an incident in which he waved a gun at a Chicago police officers. He was then sentenced to 18 months of probation and ordered to stay away from guns. But in June, as part of promotion for his music, he went to a gun range with music website Pitchfork. He was seen in the video firing a semiautomatic rifle at a paper target. The video has since been taken down but it was the center piece of evidence against the rapper in Tuesday's hearing. more on this story
Now the band has posted a bizarre, seizure-inducing update to their official website, with the words "PHOENIX BANKRUPT!" flashing in a rapid-fire eruption of color to announce the album's title, Bankrupt. Phoenix announced the new album title with a post to the French band's Facebook page, giving fans a "photosensitive epilepsy warning." more on this story
Not only do they (or specifically, Hillary) have a baby on the way, but they also have some new music coming soon. "We have a new record on the way," says Hillary. Dave chimes in after that, saying that they want to play a "very tiny little piece of our new single," which, he says, "comes out very soon." They then play five seconds of music (it kicks in at the one minute mark). Watch it here.
Idol premiered Wednesday, and Minaj's on-screen feuding with fellow new judge Mariah Carey was obvious right from the start. Nicki spoke with Ellen about the situation. "I dunno, it was just two big 'ol divas, I guess," said Minaj. "Before I went in there, I heard all the stuff that was being said but I didn't believe it. I heard them saying Mariah doesn't want you on the panel, but I'm saying no, I'm friends with Mariah. And I was arguing people down, 'don't believe everything you read, you're crazy!' And so I went there and I kinda started feeling a little bit of the shade, and I just overcompensated by being crazier." Watch it here.
Items will be available in River Island stores in Great Britain, and in the United States and Japan at Opening Ceremony starting on March 5. "Launching at London Fashion Week is a dream come true for me," Rihanna said last summer in a statement accompanying the announcement of her deal with the clothing company. "I have wanted to design my own collection for a long time and to present my collection for River Island alongside all of the other great design talent at LFW is a real privilege. I can't wait to see the reaction from my fans and the fashion press!" more on this story
"The gift of a music player full of favorite songs can help reconnect people with Alzheimer's to good memories and to the people around them, and that's a ray of hope for a lot of people," Kenny said in a PSA for the Music and Memory organization. The Music and Memory website reports those suffering from Alzheimer's who listen to their favorite music have experienced improved mood and increased socialization. more on this story
The new album, Girl Talk, is set to be released on March 5th and the tour will kick off on March 12th in Boston. The 11-date trek will conclude with a grand finale in New York City on March 26th at the Bowery Ballroom. more on this story
The new collection, which will bereleased as a CD and blue vinyl LP, contains the hits ("I've Been Loving You Too Long," "These Arms of Mine," "My Lover's Prayer," "Free Me") alongside many lesser-known songs ("Gone Again," "Open the Door," "Waste of Time," "Everybody Makes a Mistake," to name a few). They're all included in this compilation because they share the tangled theme of sorrow.
Bryan shares with host Redbeard what was the common thread that made the Cuts Like a Knife album and tour a career-breaking success. "When we went into the studio, I had written songs around the idea of playing them live. So, what you have on Cuts Like a Knife is a record of songs that are very accessible live. " Stream the special here.
The group is touring in support of their new studio album, Wild Child, which will be released next Tuesday (January 22nd). The tour kicks off with a release party Live at Sundance Film Festival at Everest Mansion, hosted by Adrian Grenier tonight. They will then play a series of shows along the west coast into early February. more on this story
The tour will kick off at the Bowery Ballroom on May 1st in New York City and will conclude at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, CA on May 22, 2013.
Bocelli will make a special appearance on QVC on Sunday, January 27 at 5 PM (ET) to debut his new studio album "Passione." During the Andrea Bocelli Q Sessions Live broadcast, Bocelli will be joined by legendary producer David Foster as he performs a selection of songs from his latest release and reveals the inspiration behind the romantically beautiful CD. Fans will also have the opportunity to order "Passione," which will be bundled especially for QVC with six bonus tracks, before it hits stores. Bocelli is also set to perform new music on Good Morning America (1/29), The View (1/30) and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (2/1).
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