Day in Pop Report for 04/27/2010
Tito Ortiz claims his ex-porn star girlfriend is addicted to Oxycontin, and he blames Jenna Jameson's drug use for his arrest Monday on suspicion of domestic violence. AP reports that Ortiz was arrested in Huntington Beach at the home he shares with Jameson and their twin sons. moreDMX says he's been ripped off for years by a company hired to collect his song royalties, but he's been behind bars so much that he only recently realized the problem. more New Zealand is tightening security for a visit by Canadian pop star Justin Bieber after a live performance by the teen singer in Sydney had to be canceled when a 5,000-strong crowd of young girls ran out of control. more Eminem rarely updates his Twitter and only writes on the micro-blogging site when he has something important for his fans. Most recently on April 26, he announced new single of his upcoming seventh studio album "Recovery", simply writing "I'm 'Not Afraid'." more Combining two of Hollywood's consuming passions -- sequels and 3D -- Paramount is moving ahead with a new installment of the horror thriller franchise "The Ring." more Whitney Houston apologized to the crowd at a concert in London on Sunday night, April 25 after her famous voice failed onstage - telling fans her vocals are "getting a little temperamental". The singer is currently touring the world with her "Nothing But Love" shows, but her performances have been marred by problems. more "It's a shame that 'Amazing Race' keeps winning, because it doesn't deserve to win it," Donald Trump told the Hollywood Reporter. "It wins every year because they know how to politic the Emmys." more The family that owns rights to Alvin and the Chipmunks has sued 20th Century Fox, claiming it is owed "half of all profits" from last year's megahit "The Squeakquel." more Musician Melissa Etheridge says her separation from her partner, actress Tammy Lynn Michaels Etheridge, was mutual. more Dιjΰ vu? Fox has ordered a reality pilot about conquering one's fears. In "Panic Attack," contestants face their greatest fears with the help of a pair of therapists, motivational speakers more. What's on cable tonight, dear? AP reports that shoppers can boldly go where no man has gone before when "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry's collection of personal effects and show memorabilia go up for auction. Obviously they were more focused on the clichι than logic, since at least Roddenberry had obviously gone there before. Grab the details of the goodies offered here The famous Hollywood sign in Los Angeles is rescued with a $900,000 donation from Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. more
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Miley Cyrus is releasing her Can't Be Tamed CD June 22 worldwide on Hollywood Records. MySpace Music will host the global premier of the new single, "Can't Be Tamed," on Friday, April 30 at 12pm EST/9am PST. "Can't Be Tamed" will arrive at radio May 3, and will be available as a digital single for sale on iTunes May 18. The new album will be available as a standalone CD, as well as a combo CD/DVD concert release. The DVD contains a full length, never-before-seen presentation from Miley's sold-out worldwide "Miley World" tour. The concert will also be excerpted in a prime-time network special, to be announced shortly.
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Christina Aguilera will be premiering her video for "Not Myself Tonight" on VEVO on Friday, April 30th at 12:01am. "Not Myself Tonight" is the first single of Aguilera's Bionic (RCA Records), which will be released on June 8th, 2010. The Hype Williams directed sizzler was shot over a three day time period earlier this month and features a strong and sexy Aguilera. All week long exclusive images and content from the shoot will be made available at www.christinaguilera.com. Additionally, "Access Hollywood" was exclusive on the set of the video and pieces are scheduled to air Thursday, April 29th and Friday, April 30th in conjunction with the premiere.
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In this week's episode of Glee, titled "Home," the Glee Cast lifts spirits with some of music's biggest ballads from Christina Aguleria, Burt Bacharach and more! Watch as Kurt attempts to fix up his dad with a date in hopes of having a regular family which reminds him that "A House is Not a Home". April Rhodes (Kristin Chenoweth) returns this week to help Will realize that theirs "One Less Bell to Answer" as she attempts to help him get over Terri and save New Directions. Sue demands that the cheerios diet in preparation for a magazine interview which ultimately leaves Amber to question if she's "Beautiful" or not? Rounding out the episode, April with the help of New Directions, belt out a beautiful rendition of "Home". Tracks from this weeks "Home" Episode Include: "Home" The Wiz- "Fire" Bruce Springsteen- "A House is Not A Home" Burt Bacharach- "One Less Bell to Answer"/ "A House is Not A Home"/ Burt Bacharach- "Beautiful" Christina Aguilera
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Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse's Dark Night Of The Soul will be released on July 12 in the UK through Parlophone/EMI and on July 13 in the US via EMI's Capitol Records.Dark Night Of The Soul is an album by audio auteur Danger Mouse and the already much-missed Sparklehorse. The record sees the pair joined by the following remarkable roll call of guests: The Flaming Lips, Gruff Rhys, Jason Lytle, Julian Casablancas, Black Francis, Iggy Pop, David Lynch, James Mercer, Nina Persson, Suzanne Vega and Vic Chesnutt. Rumors of this mysterious collaborative project began to circulate in early 2009 sparking widespread anticipation and excitement. However, while Dark Night Of The Soul successfully manifested itself as both a limited edition art book with enclosed blank CDR and an audio-visual gallery installation, its music was never officially made available. Now, following months of talks, Danger Mouse and EMI are excited and proud to announce that Dark Night Of The Soul will be released worldwide in July.
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Kylie Minogue returns this summer with her brand new album Aphrodite, to be released in the U.S. on July 6th by EMI's Astralwerks Records. The album's first single "All The Lovers" will be available on June 29th and is sure to heat up dance floors around the world. Kylie announced the release of Aphrodite with a snippet of "All The Lovers" on her website www.kylie.com this past Tuesday. Full tracklisting is expected to be announced soon. Aphrodite sees Kylie celebrate her dance-floor roots and features Stuart Price as Executive Producer. The list of songwriters includes Kylie, Stuart Price, Calvin Harris, the Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears, Nerina Pallot, NERVO and Keane's Tim Rice-Oxley.
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Sons of Sylvia released their debut album Revelation today on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records and to kick things off the genre-defying trio will perform their first single, "Love Left To Lose," on Fox's American Idol Wednesday night, April 28th! "Love Left To Lose," co-written by Ashley and the band's cousin, hit maker Ryan Tedder, just arrived at radio and the group took time out to shoot a video with famed director Wayne Isham (Muse, Keith Urban). Currently on the road with Carrie Underwood for her 'Play On Tour,' Sons of Sylvia have just signed on for her fall leg (see below for complete tour dates). Sons of Sylvia, whose previous incarnation, The Clark Brothers, won Fox's American Idol- inspired Next Great American Band, have had music in their blood from a very young age. Ashley had toured with Carrie before, playing fiddle and singing background vocals for her, while his brothers Austin and Adam toured with SheDaisy.
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The Savoy Label Group (SLG) is set to release "Never Alone" -- a special CD/DVD package containing the first commercial song release and music video of country super group Lady Antebellum in collaboration with multi platinum artist Jim Brickman. Recorded with Brickman in 2008, "Never Alone" is a showcase for Lady Antebellum vocalist Hillary Scott (performing a song written by Scott's aunt/songwriter Victoria Shaw). The song was an immediate A/C charting single, and the accompanying music video became a YouTube sensation, approaching 1 million views. Also included in the new "NEVER ALONE" package is a bonus DVD containing the "Never Alone" music video and never-before-seen footage of the making of the video.
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Reggie Watts is set to release his first full length record "Why $#!+ So Crazy?" as CD/DVD this Spring on Comedy Central Records. Looseworld and Waverly Films co-produced the album's debut music video, "F_Ck Sh_T Stack" a Hip-Hop pastiche album single created and performed by Reggie. Right now, you can also catch Reggie's mind-blowing live set while he's on tour with Conan O'Brien. As an internationally renowned vocalist / beatboxer / musician / comedian / improviser, founding member of the band Maktub, Regina Spektor tourmate and album guest, Brian Eno-protege, Andy Kaufman Award winner, ECNY Award winner, Esquire's Best & Brightest featured entertainer, and DFA Records' Spaghetti Circus guest vocalist, Reggie Watts is amazing in every little thing he does. Combining looped vocals created live on stage with his unique brand of comedy and stunning vocal range and master of accents, Reggie's performances are consistently hailed as genius by comedy and music fans alike.
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Kinky Friedman will perform on the West Coast this summer for the first time in nearly 20 years. Dates for the "Go West Young Kinky Tour of 2010" start on July 26th in Vancouver and continue into August (a full list of venues follows). Two members of Kinky's seminal band the Texas Jewboys, Little Jewford and Washington Ratso, will join him on the tour. No prisoners will be taken. Only the strong shall survive. The Kinkster, often referred to as the "Mark Twain of Texas," will also be hawking his wares, in this case his most recent (limited edition) books, Heroes of a Texas Childhood and What Would Kinky Do?, both of which will be available for purchase and signing at the shows. As Kinky has often said, he'll "sign anything but bad legislation." This includes any of his dozens of top-selling books or columns, or even his Kinky Friedman Cigars, which, rumor has it, will also be available at the venues. Bring it, and he will sign it.
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School Of Seven Bells announces the July 13th release of their new album Disconnect from Desire, on Vagrant/Ghostly International and Full Time Hobby in Europe. In support of the release, the three-piece will play two shows at Mercury Lounge in their hometown of New York City, on June 9th and 10th. The album, produced by band member Benjamin Curtis and mixed by Jack Joseph Puig, was recorded in the band's home studio and mixed in Los Angeles at Ocean Way Recording. Disconnect from Desire is a tremendous leap forward for the band musically, evident in all elements of their intricate and multi-layered sound. Further, the unique experience of playing live allowed them to step out of their sometimes-insular creative process, and to discover and explore a newfound connectivity with listeners.
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Kings Of Convenience will embark on their first North American tour in 5 years, in support of their acclaimed album, Declaration Of Dependence. Renowned for their captivating live shows, the duo of Erlend Ψye and Eirik Gambek Boe play a unique brand of atmospheric acoustic pop, mixing gorgeous harmonies, gentle bossa nova inflections and incisive lyrics into an unforgettable night of music.
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Fitz & The Tantrums are reuniting with Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings for a leg of her tour, following their inaugural performance this past New Years Eve. The ensemble's impeccable showmanship, exhilarating live show and funk 'n' soul hymns have been turning heads since the release of stellar five-song EP, Breakin' the Chains of Love, designating them "one of six L.A. bands to seek out at SXSW," by LA Weekly, while Esquire.com crowned them one of "10 SXSW bands to add to your iPod now." Quite a coup for this dapper bunch, as they were merely one of thousands! In addition, legends The Specials invited the band to open their Los Angeles show last week before they headed to Coachella.
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Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the most important R&B, funk pop bands of the 20th century, will play three rare UK arena concerts in July. Dates include Manchester MEN Arena (Tuesday 20th July), Birmingham NIA (Wednesday 21st July) and London 02 Arena (Thursday 22nd July). In their 35-year plus history, the seven time Grammy Award winning group has sold millions of albums worldwide (including 8 double-platinum albums, 2 platinum albums and 3 gold albums). They've also enjoyed countless hits in both the pop and R&B charts. Earth, Wind & Fire, featuring original members Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson, will perform all their best loved funk and R&B dance anthems and ballads including Boogie Wonderland, That's The Way Of The World, After The Love Has Gone, Fantasy, Devotion, and Let's Groove.
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