Kanye West Acts Like An Ass At Another Awards Show

Beyonce showed a LOT more class later in the program, read the AP article for that and Kanye's blogged apology - here

Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Canceled

Yahoo reports: A scheduled Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna has been canceled and the event will be staged in Britain next year, Organizers said Friday.

Michael's brother Jermaine Jackson had struggled to get R&B stars Mary J. Blige and Chris Brown and veteran singer Natalie Cole to confirm they could attend, fuelling speculation the gig would be canceled for lack of interest.

"Due to the short time frame it was not possible for many of them to change their schedule so that they could be on stage in Vienna on September 26, therefore we decided, after careful consideration, to change the date of the tribute concert to the summer 2010," he said in the statement issued in London. - more on this story

MTV Video Music Awards Winners

antiMusic reports: Wonder who won at the MTV Video Music Awards? We have full list of winners below but the big loser of the night was Kanye West who pretty much spoiled the whole night with his childish outburst (see related article in today's Day in Pop).

Now for the winners with no real big surprises here (this is MTV after all) here is the list: Video Of The Year: Beyonce, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)."
Best Female Video: Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me."
Best Rock Video: Green Day, "21 Guns."
Best Pop Video: Britney Spears, "Womanizer."
Best Male Video: T.I. featuring Rihanna, "Live Your Life."
Best Hip-Hop Video: Eminem, "We Made You."
Best New Artist: Lady Gaga.
Best Video That Should Have Won A Moonman: Beastie Boys, "Sabotage."
Best Breakthrough Video: Matt and Kim, "Lessons Learned."

If you didn't tune in and want to see the Michael Jackson tribute, AP/Yahoo has the video posted - here

Kylie To Launch Her First American Tour

EMI reports: Kylie is coming to America in just a few short weeks for her first ever North American tour.

Over the course of her extraordinary 20-year-career, Minogue has been a global force in pop music with more than 40 million albums sold worldwide, 50 hit singles including the U.S. Billboard dance-chart toppers "Can't Get You Our of My Head," "Love At First Sight," "Slow," and the Grammy-Award winning "Come Into My World," countless awards and accolades including an OBE from the Queen and 8 sold-out world tours including last year's KylieX2008 tour which traveled to 21 countries throughout Europe, South America, Dubai, Asia, New Zealand and Australia, generating and estimated $70,000,000 in ticket sales. Kylie couldn't be more excited about her first tour through North America.

Below are a list of dates where Kylie will be throwing the biggest pop party in years!! - dates

Uncle Kracker Tour

Atlantic reports: Uncle Kracker has announced details of his upcoming US tour. The dates – which see the Detroit-based DJ/singer-songwriter embarking on a headlining run before traveling as special guests of Train – kick off on October 1st at 20th Century Theatre in Cincinnati and then continue through late November (see attached itinerary).

The tour celebrates the release of "HAPPY HOUR," Uncle Kracker's new album set to arrive in stores and at all online retailers on September 15th. The collection includes the hit single, "Smile," which is currently #16 and climbing on the airplay charts at Hot AC radio outlets nationwide.

In addition, the track's companion video clip is in rotation at VH1, where it recently debuted on the channel's VH1 Top 20 Countdown. Uncle Kracker has been tapped to host an upcoming episode of the weekly show. - more on this story

The Swell Season Fall Tour

PR reports: The Swell Season will bring their bittersweet and beautiful new album 'Strict Joy' (Oct. 27, Anti-) to a live setting this fall with over two dozen US dates.

The tour marks their most extensive run since their sold-out world tour following the success of their Oscar-winning soundtrack 'Once.' The duo's live shows have been described as "cathartic" (Chicago Tribune), "mesmerizing" (Cleveland Plain Dealer) and "magnetic" (Arizona Republic).

In their fall music preview, the Wall Street Journal said 'Strict Joy' "builds on the couple's earthy musical chemistry by adding layers, such as the reserved horns on "Low Rising," a slow burning soul number." - more on this story

Pablove Across America

PR reports: On October 10, Dangerbird Records co-founder, Jeff Castelaz, along with his friend and coach Rick Babington, will embark on a 30-day bike expedition across the entire United States, with the sole mission to improve the treatment experience for children with cancer. Castelaz's goal is to raise $1 million in funds and to increase awareness of pediatric cancer along the way. His pilgrimage is deeply rooted: he's riding in honor and remembrance of his 6-year old son, Pablo Thrailkill Castelaz, whose individual fight with cancer ended June 27, 2009 after a 13-month battle.

At the onset of Pablo's diagnosis, Castelaz and his wife Jo Ann Thrailkill founded The Pablove Foundation. Pablove Across America is Castelaz's physical show of commitment to fighting cancer. His message is urgent: kids get cancer too. Families need help and hope - not only to find a cure, but to increase joy and compassion during the day-to-day grind of treatment.

The 3,100-mile ride will begin in St. Augustine, Fla. and culminate at Pablo's grave at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles. Various guest cyclists such as Pablo's friend Lance Armstrong will join on different legs of the jaunt, as they cover 100-plus miles a day, six days a week. Two special benefit concerts will take place: one in Austin, Texas, at Emo's Jr. on October 28, one in Los Angeles November 21. Concert details will be announced shortly. - more on this story

Free Lovemakers

PR reports: The Lovemakers have found a champion in the world's top music retailer. iTunes has selected the song "Love is Dead" for the coveted free Single of the Week beginning today. Perfect timing as Apple announced the release of iTunes 9 just this afternoon.

It's a rare boost for a band managing themselves and releasing with only the help of a tiny indie production company. This is an unprecedented move for iTunes, to give attention to a young band discovery this way.

You can get The Lovemakers' Single of the Week free here. they also created a free Lovemakers iPhone / iPod Touch application that features up-to-the-minute news, photos & music -- you'll find it on the same page. -

Country Singer Soldier Jevon Rudder Plans New Album Release

PR reports: Lieutenant Jevon Rudder, an officer in the Canadian Military Reserve, is an unusually diverse man. He is also a professional entertainer – a country rock musician, father of two, military officer, and real Urban Cowboy.

He's now back home having just completing 3 months of advanced military training as part of his role in the reserves / homeland security. Fresh as a daisy he will be, hitting the road and ready for action with his new song "I Feel Country", a rocking high energy ballad as solid anything presently coming out of modern day Nashville, and the best material this reliable singer has ever produced.

A masterful writer of songs, Jevon Rudder hits the right notes with country rock that swells with vibrant energy and soul that captures the pride, hard work, and deep commitment of the soldiers and dedicated families all over North America. - more on this story

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