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(ASB) Boy Jones, the son of late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard, joined his father's former bandmates the Wu-Tang Clan for a performance of the group's landmark "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" at the Rock the Bells festival in California on Saturday night, August 21. more -

Fantasia To Confirm Suicide Attempt in New Behind The Music Special

Fantasia Barrino will confirm that she tried to take her own life in a brand new special episode of Behind the Music that airs tonight on Vh1. Included in this episode, Fantasia will address the most recent events in her life in an interview that was taped on Saturday, August 21.

People quotes Barrino from the episode as saying, "I didn't have any fight in me. I didn't care about anything. I just wanted out," says Barrino. "I just sat in the closet and look at the mirror and took all the pills in the bottle. I wanted to go to sleep and just be at peace. I knew exactly what I was doing. You can't accidentally take a whole bottle of pills." more

Narrated by Jim Forbes, this "Behind The Music" will give viewers an inside look into the personal and professional life of one of music's greatest vocalists. Along with interviews from Fantasia herself, the episode will feature stories from some of the people who know her best as well as never-before-seen footage. "Behind The Music: Fantasia" premieres on Tuesday, August 24 at 9:00 PM*.‪ - Grab a preview here

Kelly Clarkson Guests on Jason Aldean's New Album

Jason Aldean had announced the release of his fourth studio album, My Kinda Party, on Nov. 2, 2010, which includes a duet with Kelly Clarkson.

"The album is named My Kinda Party because it's totally representative of what I like and what my fans have come to expect on my records and at the 'party' we throw at our shows," says Aldean. "I think the key is knowing who you are as an artist and taking it to an extreme without ripping anybody else off...it's all about knowing what it is that sets you apart."

Produced by Michael Knox, the essence of MY KINDA PARTY is the solidity of its material. By selling 3.5 million records in the first phase of his career, Aldean commanded the attention of Nashville's songwriters as he put together music for the album. As a result, MY KINDA PARTY is stacked with inviting melodies and intriguing storylines. - more on this story

Elton John and Leon Russell Together Again

Elton John and Leon Russell are teaming up for a new album called The Union which will hit stores on October 19th in the U.S. on Decca (October 25th in the U.K. on Mercury Records).

But fans can get the first taste of the project with today's release of the first single "If It Wasn't For Bad," on iTunes and all digital retailers.

The album marks the first time these iconic artists have worked together since 1970. - more on this story

Badly Drawn Boy Announce Part I of Album Trilogy

The End Records will release, It's What I'm Thinking Pt. 1 - Photographing Snowflakes, the new Badly Drawn Boy album on October 12 in North American, with a late autumn stateside tour to follow.

Penning the soundtrack to last year's Caroline Aherne film The Fattest Man in Britain sparked a period of unprecedented creativity for Badly Drawn Boy, aka Damon Gough, resulting in a wealth of great new songs. Gough decided the best way to capture this surge, and give the songs the exposure they deserved, was to release a trilogy of albums.

The trilogy is called It's What I'm Thinking and Part 1 – Photographing Snowflakes will be released on October 4 in the UK (on his own One Last Fruit label) and October 12 in North America on The End Records. - more on this story

Eminem Added To The VMAs

Eminem has been added to the roster of live performers for the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Here is what MTV had to say about it:

Known for his fiery live performances and captivating lyrics, Eminem is sure to ignite a twitter storm at this year's show. With a #1 album on the Billboard charts, his #1 single "Love The Way You Lie" and 8 VMA nominations, Eminem remains unstoppable as he joins an incredible line-up of performers including Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, B.o.B and Florence + The Machine. Ke$ha, Nicki Minaj, Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Trey Songz, Ashley Greene, Selena Gomez and Ne-Yo are confirmed to present.

As previously announced, comedienne Chelsea Handler will host the show. The "2010 MTV Video Music Awards" will air live from Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT.) MTV will announce additional performers and presenters on a later date. -

Dirty Dancing For A Cure

Dirty Dancing songwriter Franke Previte is expanding his new mission to preserve Hollywood history while honoring the memory of his friend Patrick Swayze through the release of the original demo recordings of the soundtrack's most popular songs by embarking on a pilgrimage to the iconic movie's two primary filming sites while helping to boost the landmark destination that recently has fallen on hard times.

During the week between the Tuesday, Sept. 7 release of Dirty Dancing: The Original Demos (Knockout Music) and the first anniversary of Swayze's untimely passing, the co-writer of the 48 million-selling soundtrack's Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning smash "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" and "Hungry Eyes" will be driving from his New Jersey home to the Mountain Lake Conservancy & Hotel in Pembroke, VA to survey the troubled "Kellerman's Resort" filming location with which he has now teamed to aid in its preservation. Previte's trip will extend to Lake Lure, NC for charitable appearances Sept. 17-18 at the first annual Dirty Dancing Festival.

At both stops, Previte will be raising money for the Patrick Swayze Pancreas Cancer Research Fund at Stanford Cancer Center, established by Lisa Niemi Swayze. USA Today, the Associated Press, Billboard, ABC News Radio and Premiere Radio Networks are among the top media whose coverage this summer has anticipated the release of Dirty Dancing: The Original Demos. - more on this story

Montgomery Gentry, Jake Owen, and Sawyer Brown Announced For Charlie Daniels Band & Friends Concert

Charlie Daniels has announced that Montgomery Gentry, Jake Owen, and Sawyer Brown will join him at The 2010 Charlie Daniels Band & Friends Concert to benefit Christmas 4 Kids, (a division of Christmas For Kids, Inc).

Christmas 4 Kids is a not-for-profit organization that has been in existence for over 25 years providing many children, each year, with their very own shopping spree. The funds generated by the concert, and the Tour Bus Show/Artist Meet and Greet event are used to give children from 29 different schools, a total of more than 400 children, a day-long shopping excursion.

The special day consists of a chauffeured trip from their school aboard an entertainer's luxury tour bus, lunch, and a party hosted by Santa and Mrs. Claus at College Heights Baptist Church, and finally a trip to the Hendersonville, Tennessee, Walmart where they receive $150.00 to spend on anything they want and also receive a brand new Tennessee Titan's Starter jacket. - more on this story

Josh Turner Co-hosting The Today Show

Josh Turner is returning to the Today Show. Not just as a performer but also as a guest host. The country star will make his third appearance on the program on Friday, August 27.

Turner will perform his current single, "All Over Me," which jumped into the Top 10 on the country radio charts this week. Turner will also be the celebrity co-host with Hoda during the 10am ET hour.

"I'm really looking forward to performing 'All Over Me' and co-hosting with Hoda," says Turner. "I've always had fun appearing on The Today Show." - more on this story

Issac Delgado Loves Nat King Cole

Sony Masterworks will release L-O-V-E by Cuban singer Issac Delgado on August 31st. On L-O-V-E, Delgado recreates 12 Spanish recordings originally sung by crooner Nat King Cole.

He does so with the help of a number of outstanding musicians including a special contribution by Nat King Cole's brother, Freddy Cole. This is the first time that Freddy Cole has participated in a tribute album for his brother.

Nat King Cole's relationship with the Spanish language is interesting and relatively unknown. Between 1958 and 1962, Nat King Cole released his three albums in Spanish. Recorded in Cuba, Brazil and Mexico, they included hits 'Perfidia', 'Quizás, quizás, quizás', 'Ay cosita linda', 'Piel canela', 'Aquellos ojos verdes' and 'Yo vendo unos ojos negros'. His Spanish albums created a new awareness for Latin-American music globally. Among Nat King Cole's fans was Cuban vocalist Issac Delgado who grew up listening to Cole's Spanish recordings which he felt combined Cuban bolero music with the sounds of classic American romantic ballads. - more on this story

Don't Forget the Lyrics! Returns

Twentieth Television is bringing back "Don't Forget the Lyrics!" The new season debut is set for September 20th (in 5-day-a-week broadcast syndication) and will premiere on October 5th in primetime on MyNetworkTV (every Tuesday night). In addition, "Don't Forget the Lyrics!" will air weekdays this fall on Vh1.

"Don't Forget the Lyrics!", the musical game show that tests contestants' knowledge of song lyrics from different genres, decades and artists, returns to television next month. The program is the ultimate rock star fantasy taking viewers on a dramatic, heart pounding, rollercoaster ride of music and edge-of-your seat entertainment.

Mark McGrath from the multi-platinum group, Sugar Ray, hosts "Don't Forget the Lyrics!" where he brings ordinary people center stage for a chance to win a fortune – just by knowing the words to the biggest hit songs ever recorded. - more on this story

America's Music Legacy DVD

Quantum Leap and MVD Visual will release "America's Music Legacy" series on dvd on October 19. The first set of four features: gospel, country & western, rhythm & blues, and rock 'n roll.

The America's Music Legacy series was recorded 1983-85 and produced by 20TH Century Home Entertainment. It showcases the musical legends performing the songs that continue to attract and entice the whole world, because they truly are the best of all that is America. The first set of four titles is set to be released on October 19.

America's Music Legacy: Gospel -From reggae to rumba, jazz to juju, Gospel is now expressed in as many ways as there are music genres. The only consistent thread is that it carries a Christian 'good news' message and remains defined by the influence of Christian expression in black music. The program is hosted by Levar Burton and features performances by Mahalia Jackson, The Chambers Family, Linda Hopkins, Mel Carter, Andrae Crouch, The Winans, and many more. - more on this story

Donavon Frankenreiter Sets New Album Release

Donavon Frankenreiter will release his fourth album, Glow, on October 5th on his own label, Liquid Tambourine Records (through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group).

"Glow," the title track and first single off the new album, is off to a fast start at radio. It's getting a great reaction and a plethora of Triple A stations have been spinning the record early, including KTVZ/Minneapolis, WCOO/Charleston, WXPK/White Plains, KRPI/San Diego, KBCO/Denver and WXPN/Philadelphia among others. "Glow" is positive and uplifting. Riding a sweet, syncopated acoustic strum, the song swells into a beautiful chorus as Frankenreiter sings, "I want to see you glow/I want to see your daylight shining all around your heart."

When Donavon Frankenreiter was 10 years old, he got his first surfboard. Six years later, he picked up his first guitar. It was the beginning of a wildly creative journey: His improvisational twin obsessions have carried him around the globe and into his fans' hearts. As Frankenreiter prepares to release his fourth album, Glow, this fall, the 37-year-old singer/songwriter/pro surfer admits he still thrives on simply taking the plunge. "We don't have a set show, if we did, I would go crazy," he says. "You never know what's going to happen. I love that element of surprise with music and surfing — you never catch the same wave twice." - more on this story

Julie Roberts

ABC's Good Morning America will feature country star Julie Roberts in 'The Road To Recovery' series.

In an effort to bring attention to the gradual resurgence of the community since Nashville's devastating flood in May 2010, ABC's Good Morning America returns to Nashville for an intimate, one-on-one walk-through of country star Julie Roberts' partially-renovated home which was destroyed by rampant flood waters just a few months ago. The interview, which is part of Good Morning America 's four-part "Road to Recovery" series will air Thursday, August 26.

Julie Roberts, CMA Horizon Award nominee known for hits "Break Down Here" and "Men and Mascara," tottered over loose boards and paint tins as she and anchor Robin Roberts recounted the emotional day she was forced to leave her belongings behind and evacuate from her home alongside her mother, sister, and four dogs. - more on this story

Paloma Faith Sets U.S. Release

Paloma Faith set to release her debut album Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful? in the U.S. digitally via SIN/Sony UK on August 31, 2010 .

The 25-year-old British singer-songwriter and actress' album is certified platinum in the UK and stayed on the Top 40 album charts for over 40 weeks. Paloma wrote this album in the UK, Sweden and America collaborating with Ed Harcourt, Jodi Marr, Greg Kurstin, Steve Robson and Jorgen Elofsson, and recorded it entirely in London.

Paloma Faith has been collecting critical acclaim since her debut UK release in 2009. Her songs shimmer with soul, anchored by the hugely colorful stamp of her idiosyncratic persona; drawing on diverse influences from music, literature, art and cinema. Paloma Faith is an artist in the truest sense of the word, and one who will surely resonate with a correspondingly broad audience. - more on this story

Yo Gabba Gabba Jack Black and Free Weezer

Jack Black teams up with Yo Gabba Gabba to say goodbye on Yo Gabba Gabba! Music Is Awesome! Volume 2 which hits shelves on August 31, 2010, timed with the launch of the live tour, Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There's A Party In My City.

Jam-packed with Super Music Friends & all of the songs you've grown to love. A deluxe edition featuring bonus songs from the hit series will also be available on iTunes. Fans can get a sampling of the record with a free download of our favorite Super Music Friends – Weezer's track "All My Friends Are Insects" at www.yogabbagabba.com/freedownload

Yo Gabba Gabba!, created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz and produced by The Magic Store and W!LDBRAIN Entertainment, infuses retro-style and beat-driven music to teach simple life lessons through music. - more on this story

Cazwell Scores With Ice Cream Truck

Cazwell's "Ice Cream Truck" Video received over 1 million views on YouTube in a week.

The viral internet sensation from reigning king of NYC nighlife Cazwell has taken the web by storm with a naughty-but-nice video from director Marco Ovando. Shot on location on the Lower East Side, the video and tune capture the spirit of summer in the city as only Cazwell could.

The "Ice Cream Truck" single will feature the hotly demanded original mix as well as the acapella and instrumental tracks by popular request of DJ's and remixers worldwide. The steamy video and a diverse collection of club pumping remixes will be released hot on the trail of the audio single. - Watch the video here

Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love and Murder

Glenna Bell has set an October 19 release date for her new CD, Perfectly Legal: songs of Sex, Love and Murder.

Recorded in four "acts" at studios on the East Coast, Austin and Houston, Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love and Murder unfolds as a music and theatrical journey through a series of stripped-down songs that document the seldom-told stories of a real woman living a real life at the turn of the twenty-first century. The themes are both contemporary and timeless, ranging from Bell's comical, foot-stomping, hand-clapping, beat-driven romp, "The Cougar Anthem," to the banjo-infused bluegrass breakdown, "Big Kev," to her tragic dirge, The Southern Gothic Wedding Waltz."

In addition to her originals on the CD, Glenna Bell's cover songs include a first-person barrelhouse version of the American folk classic, "Frankie and Johnny," that takes Bell back to her roots in the deep east Texas woods of The Big Thicket, along with her stark vocal rendition of Sam Cooke's 1963 gospel hit, "Lost and Lookin',"on which she steps back in time to the a cappella church singing from her childhood in the "Golden Triangle," the tiny east Texas enclave that produced two of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century: Janis Joplin and George Jones. Bell's stone-cold country duet take on the Clint Eastwood movie theme song, "Honky Tonk Man," also offers something for those who love traditional country music. Throughout the album, the spare production technique, with Bell's vocals and guitar aided by guitar, banjo, keyboards, bass and percussion, accentuates her distinctive vocals and the songs' well-written lyrics. - more on this story