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DJ GQ Rushed To The Hospital

On Saturday, August 7, DJ GQ was taken by ambulance from Tequila Ranch at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Hollywood, Florida, to a nearby hospital. He was complaining of chest pains and a rapid heart rate.

He was subsequently diagnosed with PSVT, a heart condition that causes the heart rate to occasionally and unexpectedly speed up, sometimes reaching as much as 200bpms.

Yesterday, Tuesday, August 10, 2010, DJ GQ underwent a procedure to correct this issue. The procedure was administered by a team of top cardiologists and is considered 90% effective and safe. Unfortunately, yesterday was also GQ's birthday and he spent it in a hospital bed, but thankfully he is now at a nearby hospital and expected to make a full recovery. - more on this story

Little Big Town Set New Album Release, TV Appearances

Little Big Town's fourth studio album The Reason Why is set to hit stores on August 24, 2010 on Capitol Records Nashville. T

he platinum-selling band, which consists of Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook, co-produced the album alongside Wayne Kirkpatrick and co-wrote eight of the 12 tracks.

In celebration of the highly anticipated release, Little Big Town is scheduled to perform on ABC's Good Morning America on Wed., August 25 and on Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends the #1 cable news morning program's "All American Concert Series" on Fri., August 27 with both performances airing during the 8 a.m. EST hour. - more on this story

Ill Bill TV

DJ Muggs and Ill Bill, have released the official video for the track, "Ill Bill TV", taken from the duo's forthcoming record, Kill Devil Hills.

The heart pounding video - a kill or be killed operation to uncover hip-hop's greatest conspiracy - was directed by Tom Vujcic, and can be viewed online here .

DJ Muggs Vs. Ill Bill Kill Devil Hills will now hit stores on August 31st on Fat Beats Records, pushed back a week from the original release date of August 24th. - more on this story

Taylor Swift Beats Justin Bieber

Apparently bowlers are slightly more discerning as Taylor Swift has proven to be more popular than Justin Bieber. Here is the announcement

The public has spoken and country music sensation Taylor Swift is the fan's choice as the 2010 celebrity inductee into the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. With nearly 1.3 million votes cast online at www.gobowling.com, Swift topped pop star Justin Bieber in a hotly contested race to forever secure her place in bowling history.

Swift and Bieber were among nine celebrity nominees selected by the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) for their public support of the sport of bowling. Placing at a distant third to Swift and Bieber was comic legend and former "King Pin" star Bill Murray who went on a late run to amass nearly 20,000 online votes during National Bowling Week (July 31 to August 7), an impressive total, but not nearly enough to catch Swift or Bieber who each garnered more than 600,000 votes. Rounding out the bottom of the competition was late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon who netted just 623 votes. The results of the Celebrity Hall of Fame vote were first reported in the August 23rd issue of OK! Magazine. - more on this story

Semi Precious Weapons Banned

Why was Semi Precious Weapons "Magnetic Baby" video too hot for Youtube? Watch it and find out.

Youtube pulled the video shortly after it premiered on VEVO Tuesday, but it's back and just as dangerously dirty as ever!

Watch the "terms of service" violating video at it's new VEVO link and see for yourself what the fuss was about - here

New Cannibus in October

Cannibus has announced the release of his brand new album entitled C Of Tranquility.

The 15 track album will be available on October 5th from Interdependent Media, the label responsible for releases from Tanya Morgan, Finale, J*DaVeY, Moe Green, K'Naan, and co-founded by Evan "TRUTHLiVE" Phillips.

C Of Tranquility, Canibus' tenth studio album, features production credits from DJ Premier, Jake One, Scram Jones, The Bizness, J-Zone and Slopfunkdust and proves that he is just as on point now as when he was first hand-picked by Wyclef Jean for the sensational debut LP Can-I-Bus. in 1998. His widely-known lyrical prowess, along with a knack for creating songs that double as personal statements, is even represented in some of the track titles on the release. "Merchant of Metaphors," "Free Words," and "The Messenger's Message" all deliver on their promise of insightful and dexterous wordplay. Having been deemed by several rap magazines as being one of the best lyrical freestyle rappers, Canibus recognizes this record as his opportunity to showcase his skills once again, implying that C Of Tranquility is the culmination of years of practice and progress. "Sometimes life will beat you down just to remind you that you're alive," Canibus said during a 2009 interview with Conspiracy Worldwide Hip-Hop Radio. "There's no better time than the present to try and actualize your dreams." - more on this story

Lucky 7 Mambo and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Playing The Great Park

This weekend, the Orange County Great Park brings to the stage the flavor of the past with the intensity of the present when the Orange County Great Park's Flights & Sounds Summer Festival heats up with Lucky 7 Mambo and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

Come dance to the rhythm of Lucky 7 Mambo this Friday, August 13th at 8:00 p.m. Inspired by the multi-ethnic music-fusion of the 1950's and 60's Spanish Harlem, Lucky 7 Mambo's uniquely American-made style draws the best of Cuban song, African-American jazz, and Puerto Rican soul. At 7:30 p.m., dance instructors will get everyone on their feet to prepare to Mambo to one of the hottest acts in Los Angeles' burgeoning Latin music scene.

Come back to the Great Park on Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 p.m., to groove to the high-energy, horn-driven music of "America's Favorite Little Big Band" --- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. The band, who has performed at Super Bowl halftime, in the movie "Swingers," and for three different U.S. presidents, delivered the most well-attended and rapturously received show of last summer's Great Park summer concert series. - more on this story

Inception Bonus Tunes

Due to the overwhelming success of Inception: Music From The Motion Picture — Oscar-winning film composer Hans Zimmer's dramatic score to the blockbuster sci-fi actioner "Inception," Warner Bros. Records will make available two previously unreleased bonus tracks to fans who sign up via email at the soundtrack's website: www.inceptionscore.com.

The two bonus tracks, "Projections" and "Don't Think About Elephants," will go live at noon PT on Thursday, August 12th. "Inception (Junkie XL Remix)" is now available at iTunes and all other major DSP's.

Inception: Music From The Motion Picture debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Soundtrack chart and No. 3 on the retailer's Top Albums chart, selling nearly 6,000 digital albums its first week. It also debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Soundtracks chart and has remained at No. 6 for the past two weeks. An exclusive clear vinyl edition of the soundtrack will be released on October 26th. - more on this story

Sarah Harmer Maps Out Fall Tour

Sarah Harmer has confirmed extensive U.S. tour dates with her 4-piece band through the fall.

It's her first major tour since the release of 'oh little fire,' which American Songwriter called "her most powerful recording so far."

Produced by Harmer and Gavin Brown (Metric), 'oh little fire' showcases a new immediate and direct style of production for Harmer. - more on this story

David Banner & 9th Wonder Set A Dates

David Banner & 9th Wonder have announced the release date for their joint album, Death Of A Pop Star, which is set to hit on November 9th, 2010.

The album will be released through Banner's own Big Face Entertainment. The seemingly unlikely partnership grew legs when the two Southern boys discovered they shared a lot in common, including misconceptions due to their fame about how they hold the power to resurrect hip-hop music. "There's a lot of pressure because people think we have all the money and the answers," explained Banner in a recent interview with AllHipHop.com.

Formerly intended as a mixtape, the project developed into a full-length album as Banner and 9th realized the significance of Death Of A Pop Star. "David Banner and I both share the same views on topics such as manhood, being black in America in present day, and the state of black music in general," says 9th of the collaboration. - more on this story

Loomis and the Lust A.D.D.

Loomis and the Lust premiering their first video featuring the band's humorous new pop tune "A.D.D." from their new sophomore EP Space Camp.

Embracing classic pop hooks, throwing in a bit of soul, Brit pop and California sunshine, Loomis & the Lust has created a top notch pop rock sound that swirls with a light-hearted, fun-time attitude that conjures up visions of palm trees and good times.

After releasing a batch of clever, catchy songs in their first EP last year, Loomis and the Lust quickly started making waves, being named one of the "Top 25 New Bands in the World" by MTV Iggy, winning an mtvU "Freshman" video award, and appearing in an online ad campaign for Subway.
- Watch the video here

Assault of the Sasquatch

This one is sure to be on the shortlist for an Oscar: Synthetic Cinema International and MVD Visual are pleased to announce the release of Assault of the Sasquatch for North American distribution on October 19, 2010.

When a merciless bear poacher is caught and arrested deep in the woods of a state park, he and his truck are taken to a neglected precinct in the heart of a dying city. Unbeknownst to the authorities, the impounded truck holds a deadly cargo in the form of the legendary Sasquatch. Now, stuck in an unfamiliar world, the creature will let nothing and no one stop it from coming face-to-face with the unscrupulous man who ruthlessly ripped it from its environment. Taking an inventive and action packed approach, "Sasquatch Assault" breaths new and exciting life into the immortal legend of Bigfoot.

Quote from John Doolan (Screenwriter): "The concept sounds insanely over-the-top," he admits, "but I saw an opportunity to do something different in a Bigfoot movie. They're all pretty much the same thing: A group of people head out into the woods and get attacked by a half-human monster. What sets Assualt of the Sasquatch apart is that, first of all, it takes place in a city. And second, the creature isn't just some bloodthirsty killing machine. We wanted it to have more humanlike qualities in addition to its animal instincts. The reason it attacks is because it's provoked, and feels the need to defend itself. Not to fear, though, blood lovers-there are still plenty of creative deaths." - Trailer

Elektra Records Turns 60 and Goes Interactive

In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Elektra Records, the label has launched Elektra60.com, an innovative, interactive digital experience that tells the stories of the legendary artists, the music, and the culture that have defined the label over the past six decades.

Conceived and curated by Elektra founder Jac Holzman, who currently serves as a Senior Advisor to Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Elektra60.com draws on the label's rich archives to create a unique, ever-evolving experience designed to reward deep and repeated exploration.

The launching pad and central feature of Elektra60.com is a dramatic, user-controlled Timeline that traces the history of the company from its beginnings in 1950 to the present day, highlighting nearly 100 significant artists. Searchable by year and by artist, the Timeline incorporates streaming audio, multiple images, video content, and historical information. As the viewer scrolls along the Timeline, various elements relating to each year and each artist float to the surface. The Timeline provides multiple portals into the full site, where visitors can further investigate the Elektra story. The full Elektra60.com site will feature a continually growing, expanding array of content, combined with opportunities for viewer commentary and participation. - more on this story

The Budos Band Release Album and Hit The Road

The Budos Band released their third album this week and start their west coast and Midwest tour dates.

Produced by Bosco Mann and TNT at Daptone Records' "House of Soul Studios" in Bushwick, Brooklyn, the band's third full-length studio effort was conceived during weekly, beer-fueled Staten Island writing sessions – as well as more than 150 live gigs over the last two years – and recorded during a 48 hour period in January 2010.

Playing high profile gigs this summer such as Celebrate Brooklyn! in Prospect Park with Sharon Jones and the Dapkings, Millennium Park in Chicago, and a slew of festival dates, the band will continue performing through the fall including two free shows in Los Angeles, Outside Lands in San Francisco, Bumbershoot in Seattle and a bevy of intimate club shows. - more on this story