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Lady Gaga Dominates MTV Video Music Awards Nominations (Full list of Nominees)

Perhaps MTV should rename the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards the Lady Gaga Awards after Gaga snagged thirteen nominations including "Best Pop Video," "Best Female Video" and "Best Dance Music Video" for her global chart-topping hit "Bad Romance."

Here is the announcement with the full list of nominees: No stranger to breaking records, Gaga can now boast having the most nominations ever in a single VMA as well as being the first female artist nominated for two different videos in the "Video of the Year" category for "Bad Romance" and "Telephone" featuring Beyoncé. Coming off the success of his latest album, Eminem is this year's most nominated male artist, racking up eight nominations including "Best Male Video," and "Video of the Year" for "Not Afraid."

VMA newcomer Ke$ha is up for three Moonmen for "Tik Tok" while up and coming rapper B.o.B has an impressive five nominations including in the "Best Hip-Hop" category for "Airplanes" against "Forever" by Drake. - more on this story

Kanye West World Premiere This Week

MTV will world premiere Kanye West's new video for the song "Power" this Thursday at 11pm.

The video has been described as 'personal' and 'apocalyptic," by the director.

"Power" is the first single off his new album, due out in September. We were sent over a promo for the new video, check it out
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Hot Chip Hitting The Road With LCD Soundsystem

Hot Chip have announced North American tour dates this October supporting LCD Soundsystem.

Hot Chip are touring in support of their new EP, We Have Remixes, which is set for release on Sept 7th.

The band will also go interactive via MXP4-powered release allowing fans to play with remixes of their top 20 Billboard dance hit "I Feel Better." - more on this story

Singled Out: What Cheer? Brigade's Saiyan Re Saiyan

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Daniel Schleifer from What Cheer? Brigade tells us about "Saiyan Re Saiyan" from their album We Blow You Suck. We now turn it over to Daniel for the story:

The moment I first heard "Saiyan Re Saiyan," I knew it would slay, and indeed, it's now one of our favorite songs to play live. The best Bollywood songs are a series of dramatic moments that are distinct but still work together. Add a heavy beat, and you've got a pop song that makes the crowd feel like they're on an epic journey across the dance floor.

With this song, I started to really understand the elements of a good What Cheer? Brigade arrangement; it's fun to play, complex enough to engage listeners, but simple and heavy enough to make people move like crazy. This song also inspired me to dig deeper for gems in the massive pop mine of Bollywood film music.

Rahul Dev Burman composed the song, whose title translates to "My Lover Came Silently," for the 1970 Bollywood film The Train. Anand Bakshi wrote the lyrics, and legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle sang the original vocals. My arrangement trims it down somewhat, but all the best bits from Burman's version are there.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album - right here!

The Waylons Release Another Free Download

The second song of the Waylons' new single series, 'The Whole World,' is now available as a free download at www.waylons.com.

The single is part of a series of summer releases available only through the band's website and at The Waylons' summer performances.

The Whole World follows the Waylons earlier single, Liquored Heroics. Both songs are country-flavored heartbreakers—shuffling tempos, vocal harmonies, sliding guitar, and rich instrumentation lead the way, helped gracefully along by guest accordionist, Chris Alden. "Liquored Heroics" invokes the impotent aspirations of a hopeless protagonist. - more on this story

The Constellations Hitting The Road With Electric Six This Fall

The Constellations have added tour dates with Electric Six throughout the fall.

The Constellations continue to tour in support of their debut album Southern Gotchic which was released by EMI's Virgin Records on June 21st.

The Constellations spent two years writing and recording Southern Gothic with producer Ben H. Allen. It leads you into Atlanta stomping grounds afterhours, a spectacle rife with seedy scenes and eccentric personalities, propelled by a manic energy that hustles the audience deeper into the unexpected. Your tour guide on this madcap adventure is the magnetic frontman and vocalist Elijah Jones—the ringleader of the twisted circus that is. - more on this story

Travie McCoy To Play Sears Today

Travie McCoy will perform a live concert for fans inside the Sears store at the Northridge Fashion Center mall in Northridge, Calif.

To be admitted, fans must enter the Now + Here search for the Rock the Scene reporter.1 To enter and see Travie McCoy, fans need to visit the Live Nation in-store audition stage at Sears on Wednesday, Aug. 4.

Fans will film a one-minute video demonstrating their personal style and explaining why they should be chosen as a Now + Here Rock the Scene Reporter. Space is limited, so only the first 400 to audition will gain admittance to the concert. - more on this story

Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett Philharmonic Tribute

Los Angeles area fans of the music of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett are in for a treat. Entertainer Michael B. Levin, who has toured the country as Frank Sinatra in a Tribute to the Rat Pack, as well as touring on his own with his band in "Sinatra, Bennett and Me," will lending his voice to the California Philharmonic in two performances of Frank, Tony & The Maestro, Saturday, August 7 at 7:30 pm at The Arboretum in Arcadia, and Sunday, August 8 at 2pm at the Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles. Check out a video of him performing The Lady is a Tramp here

Michael is one of the fortunate ones, constantly staying busy and in-demand. He has played casinos from Arizona to Yosemite, and has played all over the world, headlining for cruise lines and other venues. He was the star of the long running Las Vegas show "The Rat Pack Is Back" at the Sahara hotel produced by David Cassidy and Don Reo.

Recently Michael has completed two stage productions in Hollywood, "Resting in Pieces" written by Sam Bobrick, who recently directed Penny Marshall in his play "Sheldon and Mrs. Levine," and a brand-new 1940's live radio play "Night Stories" where he played multiple characters. - more on this story

Flamin' Groovies Stars Get Ponderosa Stomped

Ponderosa Stomp announces Roy Loney and Cyril Jordan of the Flamin' Groovies, the A-Bones & the Jim Jones Revue at One Eyed Jacks on Sunday, September 26th.

With a two day festival, film festival and music history conference, you'd assume the music fanatics at the Ponderosa Stomp would be done. That assumption couldn't be further from the truth; the appetite for killer music is unquenchable. The Stomp announces a special show to follow the festival at One Eyed Jacks on Sunday, August 26th with Roy Loney and Cyril Jordan of the Flamin' Groovies, the A-Bones and the Jim Jones Revue.

In 2009, the annual Ponderosa Stomp festival reunited Roy Loney and Cyril Jordan for their first official show since 1972. The crowd went ballistic! Bringing singer/songwriter Roy Loney and guitarist Cyril Jordan back this year was a no brainer. They'll be joined by their friends in the A-Bones for a set of the unhinged rock n' roll. Jim Jones Revue (former front man of Thee Hypnotics) will play supercharged rock that sounds like a collision between Little Richard and the MC5. - more on this story

Dennis Ferrer Releases Hey Hey Video

Dennis Ferrer teams up with legendary New York City house music label Strictly Rhythm for the new package: "Hey Hey: The Remixes."

This collection takes Ferrer's gem under the remix knife with brand new interpretations from Deepah Ones, Kaytronik, Tom De Neef, Dim Chris, Crookers, Vandalism and a brand new lead mix from Friscia and Lamboy.

To help celebrate this great new release, Strictly Rhythm presents the official music video for "Hey Hey" that acts as a perfect compliment to this instant classic.
- Check it out here

Carter Family III Past & Present

Cash House Records have announced an August 24th release date for the Carter Family III Past & Present.

Undeniably, one America's greatest areas of music heritage is a small quadrant of Southwest Virginia just north over the state line from Kingsport, TN. From here, at the foot of the great Clinch Mountain in Maces Springs, came the original Carter Family.

The Carter Family III carries on the tradition. The sound is richly steeped with the musical heritage of Dale Jett and John Carter Cash's ancestors. - more on this story

Kelly Osbourne Guest Stars on RuPaul's Drag U

RuPaul's Drag U Episode 104: "Super Sisters" Premieres next Monday, August 9 at 9/8c on Logo.

They sent over some info and teaser video: It's a family affair when RuPaul's three sisters show up for class at Drag U. Drag Professors Jujubee, Raven and Shannel get to the bottom of the family rivalries.

No stranger to family drama herself, Kelly Osbourne guest stars. Check out the three preview clips - here

Great Big Sea Hitting the Road

Great Big Sea have announced a new tour in support of their recently released album. Here is the announcement: Great Big Sea voyage a little further from their signature Newfoundland inspired sound to land Safe Upon The Shore with their tenth album which was released July 13th through Redeye.

Recorded in "fits and starts" over a six month period, the album was produced by Los Lobos' Steve Berlin and Great Big Sea in New Orleans, L.A., St. John's, NL and anywhere that inspiration struck, including tour buses and various dressing rooms along their tour.

"A lot of this was recorded straight onto Alan's laptop, as soon as we had the ideas, " explains Sean McCann, singer and bodhran player. "As for the rest, for a long time we wanted to record somewhere with a vibe, somewhere with an atmosphere that might seep into the songs themselves. There is nowhere on the continent, really, that has more of a vibe than New Orleans." - more on this story

Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens TV Sneak Peak

Vh1 sent over this preview and tease: The self named duo "Batman and Robin" Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens will hit the field this Sunday, August 8 in their first pre-season game as teammates on the Cincinnati Bengals. If you didn't get your fill of seeing their game on the field, then make sure to tune into VH1 Sunday, August 8 @ 9 PM ET/PT to see how their game works off the field in an all new episode of "Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch" and back-to-back new episodes of "The T.O. Show" Season Two.

If you are wondering how T.O. and Ochocinco will interact in the locker room now that they are both playing for the Cincinnati Bengals, check out a sneak peak here

"Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch" Sunday, August 8 @ 9 PM* ("Airing Out The Laundry") It's Chad's biggest date yet, as he takes the 10 remaining ladies for a day of fun, sun, and football at the beach. Two lucky ladies are whisked away for a day in Beverly Hills and Chad opens up about his past like showing a never before seen side. For his second date, Chad brings 2 ladies to one of his favorite places to spend his free time —a place no woman would ever expect. - more on this story

Guy Sebastian Announces More U.S. Dates

Guy Sebastian (1st Australian Idol/ current X Factor judge) is touring the west side once again; East coast dates to follow in late September.

Sebastian is touring in support of his debut U.S. album Like It Like That. Recorded over six months in Los Angeles and New York, the album was produced by David Ryan Harris (John Mayer, Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas, Marc Broussard) and Fredrick Rodesjo, with John Mayer's guitarwork featured on "All To Myself," "Fail To Mention" and "Never Be You".

The result is an album of true musical depth, an album that perfectly showcases the rare and charismatic talent of Guy Sebastian - big sounds, big beats, blasting horns and those oh-so-soulful Sebastian vocals. - more on this story