Adam Lambert Sets Date- Jonas Brother Goes Solo- Michael Jackson's This Is It Premieres- Alicia Keys Confirms CD Delay- J.Lo- Lilith Fair Resurrected and more

The mood was bittersweet yet triumphant Tuesday night as fans, friends and colleagues of the late Michael Jackson attended the premiere for what would be his final bow — a music extravaganza that captures rehearsals for his aborted concert stand last summer. more. For even more you can read Reuter's write up here - more on this story

Wanna Meet The Glee Geeks?

PR reports: In conjunction with the release of Columbia Records and Twentieth Century Fox Television's "Glee: The Music, Volume 1," on Nov. 3rd the cast will be making appearances at in-stores in the New York City area and Los Angeles during release week. See below for more info!

New York Area Monday, November 2nd @ 4:00 PM Roosevelt Field Mall / North Court Lower Level (below food court) Garden City, NY Call f.y.e. at Roosevelt Field Mall for more details: 516.248.8747 Starting Monday, November 2nd, at 10 AM, be one of the first 400 people to purchase Glee: The Music, Vol. 1, at the f.y.e. store in Roosevelt Field Mall, and you will receive a wristband which gets you on line for the autograph signing. Cast members will only be signing copies of the Glee CD. One item signed per person.

Tuesday, November 3rd @ 5:30 PM Borders The Shops at Columbus Circle, Time Warner Center 10 Columbus Circle, NYC 212.823.9775 Starting Tuesday, November 3rd, at 9 AM, be one of the first 400 people to purchase Glee: The Music, Vol. 1, at Borders at The Shops at Columbus Circle, and you will receive a wristband which gets you on line for the autograph signing. Cast members will only be signing copies of the Glee CD. One item signed per person. - more on this story

Ultimate Bee Gees Preview

Rhino reports: The legendary music icons of the disco era, Bee Gees, created a remarkable career lasting over forty years showcasing their unforgettable three-part harmonies. To celebrate the Bee Gees' golden anniversary, Reprise honors the singing trio of brothers- Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb with The Ultimate Bee Gees double cd set.

The 2-CD release features the group's chart-topping hit singles, such as 'Stayin Alive' and 'Tragedy', performances of a selection of hit songs they wrote for others, and liner notes by Tim Rice. Included in the deluxe edition is a DVD that offers a treasury of unreleased videos, spanning the Bee Gees' entire career with previously unreleased television appearances, live performances and promo videos.

Throughout their career, the trio has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame, won the Lifetime Achievement (2000) and Legend Awards (2003) from the Recording Academy, seven Grammy Awards, BMI Icon Award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1997 BRIT Awards. Look for The Ultimate Bee Gees out November 3! - Check out the listening party here

Los Campesinos Say Romance is Boring

Press Here reports: Cardiff, Wales' Los Campesinos! is proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album, entitled Romance is Boring, on January 26, 2010 on the Arts + Crafts label.

Produced by John Goodmanson (Sleater-Kinney, The Wu-Tang Clan), Romance is Boring is the follow-up to 2008's critically acclaimed We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed.

The album's first single, "There Are Listed Buildings," will be released digitally on November 3, 2009; a video for the single can currently be seen on the band's website herefeatures guest turns by Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, Parenthetical Girls' Zac Pennington and The Dead Science's Jherek Bischoff. - more on this story

Soulsavers Release New Video As They Get Ready To Tour With Depeche Mode

Columbia reports: Soulsavers, the nom de plume of English production duo Rich Machin + Ian Glover, are joining up with perpetual collaborator Mark Lanegan to tour Europe as special guests with the legendary Depeche Mode.

This tour is in support of their hauntingly beautiful third album, Broken! Broken was released digitally in the U.S. this past August on Columbia Records; the physical release date is still on the horizon.

In support of the release of Broken, their upcoming tour, and the imminent HOWL-iday, they've released the ghoulish and unsettling new video for their song "Unbalanced Pieces," directed by Hiro Murai. Hiro Murai says "The initial concept for 'Unbalanced Pieces' came from a conversation I had with the band over our shared love for David Lynch, especially his off putting ambiguity and uncanny portrayal of a dystopian suburbia. The making of the video consisted of shooting still photographs of suburban Rancho Cucamonga, which we then projected inside a dark studio to give us a surreal sense of space and atmosphere." - Watch it here

Uncle Kracker Late Night

Atlantic Records reports: Top Dog/Atlantic recording artist Uncle Kracker has another hit on his hands as the Detroit-based singer-songwriter's single, "Smile," has broken into the Top 10 on the Hot AC this week. Uncle Kracker will perform "Smile" on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" Wednesday night.

The track's companion video is in "Medium" rotation on VH1 and consistently charts on the channel's "VH1 Top 20 Countdown." Uncle Kracker recently guest-hosted the weekly program.

"Smile" is the lead single off of Uncle Kracker's recently released 4th studio album, Happy Hour. Produced by multiple Grammy award winner Rob Cavallo (Kid Rock, Green Day, Paramore), Happy Hour sees Uncle Kracker continuing to craft his idiosyncratic blend of country-flavored pop and rock 'n' roll. Uncle Kracker continues his cross-country trek as a special guest to Train see itinerary - here

Yo Gabba Gabba Do Texas

PR reports: Hot off the heels of the release of Yo Gabba Gabba! Music Is Awesome! a new live tour date in Dallas (Frisco, really) has been announced for Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the Dr. Pepper Arena. Get ready for the biggest party that Texas has ever seen!! Tickets are on sale to the general public this Friday at 10 a.m, at Ticketmaster.com.

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: There's A Party In My City is the first live U.S. touring show for the hit children's program, which was created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz and is produced by The Magic Store and W!Ldbrain.

The live-action U.S. stage production is inspired by the award-winning television series, with broad appeal among preschoolers, parents, teens and adults. DJ Lance Rock and everyone's favorite cast of characters – Brobee (the little green one), Foofa (the pink flower bubble), Muno (the red Cyclops), Plex (magic robot) and Toodee (the blue cat-dragon) will rock out to their favorite songs from the groundbreaking series, while special guests will show off their "dancey dance" moves. This state-of-the-art production is an interactive experience that will offer audience members of all ages to bring the characters to life when they say the magic words, "Yo Gabba Gabba!" - more on this story

Sister Hazel Update

PR reports: Sister Hazel, the five-piece rock band from Gainesville, Florida, continues promotional efforts on their latest album, "Release," which debuted at #37 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart in August.

They will be appearing on Mountain Stage on Sunday, November 15th (tickets are available for audience slots now). An airdate for this performance will be announced at a later date. The band, who appeared on "Fox & Friends" on the FOX News Channel on October 24th, will also be hitting televisions across the country on October 31st with a performance on "Fearless Music" (please refer to station list and schedule here

The band will also be joining in the Guitar Hero fun with the inclusion of their huge hit, "All For You," in Activision's Guitar Hero 5 Expansion Pack, which is scheduled to come out this winter. Their "Release" tour continues (please see tour dates below), and while in Chicago, Sister Hazel will perform the national anthem for the Chicago Bulls/Atlanta Hawks basketball game on December 19th. - more on this story

Kam Moye Leaks Album Sampler

Audible Treats reports: The date has finally arrived and to celebrate the October 27th release of Splitting Image, Kam Moye has leaked a self-selected album sampler, just in case there are still any undecided folks out there.

The sampler is a 7-song sneak preview of Kam's first CD under his given name, rather than his alter ego Supastition. Splitting Image represents more than just a name change for Kam. The album isn't a departure so much as an evolution towards a more mature, focused persona, and the sampler contains several songs that hint at this transition.

The sampler features production from Jake One, Vitamin D, M-phazes, Veterano, Khrysis, and S1 with guest appearances by Phonte, One Be Lo, Zumbi (Zion I), and many more. Album Sampler Track List: 1. Splitting Image ft. Neenah 2. Imani 3. Re:born 4. Hello Karma ft. Phonte and Ayah 5. Let's Be Honest 6. Give Out, Give In 7. Life Line ft. One Be Lo.

- Download it here

Future of Film Summit

Submitted News reports: The music industry has gone through transformational change because of digital technology and changing consumer behavior. Now the film industry is facing many of the same issues, calling for a new generation of dealmakers. $1 DVD kiosks and South African aliens are already showing signs of reshaping the economics of Hollywood.

Join the film industry's key movers and influencers for Variety's and Digital Media Wire's inaugural Future of Film Summit focused on emerging business, legal, finance and technology trends in the $28.1 billion film industry.
The inaugural event brings together top executives, creators and professionals from major and independent movie studios, film distributors, talent agencies, law firms, financiers and digital media companies for high-level discussions and debate, intimate meetings and unrivaled networking about the future of the movie business.

Announcements: New Tech & Innovation panels added -Dialing up the Fourth Screen: The Next Wave of Mobile Film and Video Entertainment -High Def & Beyond - New & Emerging Opportunities for the Home Entertainment Industry - more on this story

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