Susan Boyle Home Intruder Scare- Haiti Tops Chart- Harry Potter 3D- Apple iPad Announced- Nick Jonas Full Album Preview- Avatar Sinks Titanic and more

Less than a week before the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards is kicked off, a short snippet of Michael Jackson's "Earth Song" 3-D mini movie has been revealed. more

It's ugly news for all the fans of "Ugly Betty." ABC says the series will be canceled after this season. A critical and popular success with its premiere in fall 2006, "Ugly Betty" has struggled in recent years with audience erosion. more - more on this story

Michael Buble Adds 19 New Tour Dates, Will Be On SNL This Saturday

Following immediate sellouts for Michael Buble's "Crazy Love" tour dates in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Worcester, New York City, Seattle and LA, the tour has added 19 new shows beginning June 22nd in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it was confirmed today by his label, Reprise Records and Beaver Productions, the tour's national promoter. (New dates and complete itinerary follow this release)

With a tour that is expected to be the biggest grossing tour ever for the Grammy winning Canadian heart throb, fans are slated to sell out all dates on "Crazy Love."

This Saturday, January 30th, Bublé will be appearing as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live and will be performing his single along with "Baby (You've Got What It Takes)" with Sharon Jones from the Dap Kings. Bublé is also scheduled to perform on the Ellen Show on February 9th and the Today Show on February 12th. - more on this story

Arika Kane Debut Set

Thompkins Marketing, BSE Recordings and MVD Audio are proud to announce the CD release of Arika Kane's self titled debut on February 23, 2010.

On her debut self-titled CD, Arika Kane displays a clever blend of modern urban and R&B saturated with memorable hooks, smooth rhythm and irrepressible vocal harmonies. The Connecticut born songstress's sound has been compared to musical divas Mariah Carey and Monica, and Kane cites Whitney Houston and Carey as major influences. Her buoyant soprano coupled with serious lyrical components adds to her pop sensibilities. Kane's recent performance captivated the audience at her debut listening party at New York's DEX Studios.

"I am so excited for the world to hear my album," said Kane. "Every song has its own identity and place, yet they are all equally amazing. My goal in all my music is to make people feel good. I really believe we don't embrace the good things in life as much as we should and through my music I hope to contribute to that." - more on this story

Wynonna To Make Special TV Announcement

"Are You Ready For Some Wynonna!" -- The country soul diva will take The Early Show, Saturday edition Super Bowl stage on Saturday morning, February 6th to continue CBS News' coverage of Super Bowl activities.

The Early Show, Saturday edition will broadcast from Lummus Park in South Beach, Florida, anchored by Chris Wragge and Erica Hill, with Weather anchor Lonnie Quinn.

Wynonna will be making a special announcement on this 'live' broadcast while Wyclef Jean will talk about the recent earthquake in Haiti and the Nation's recovery efforts -

Devon Sproule Sets March Release

Black Hen Records announces a March 16 release date for Devon Sproule's new CD, ¡Don't Hurry for Heaven!, distributed in the U.S. by Burnside Distribution. The album includes special guest appearances by Jesse Winchester, who sings vocals on the opening track, as well as British all-star BJ Cole, who plays his signature pedal steel guitar throughout.

Produced by Devon's husband Paul Curreri, who also plays various instruments on the album, ¡Don't Hurry for Heaven! was recorded, for the most part, in England and is the product of her spending much of the last two years touring abroad. Since Curreri was about to cross the pond for his own European tour, he flew over three days early and under his direction, the group tracked eight songs at Far Heath Studios in Northamptonshire. From there, Curreri brought the tracks back to the couple's home studio in Virginia and completed them.

"Last year was a good one, and full of adventures," says Sproule. "After a whole summer of festivals in the UK, my band was feeling great. It would've been a shame not to capture something from that time, to let that phase of our playing evaporate into the next. So we booked this studio out in the country." - more on this story

CSI Composer John M. Keane Releases Solo Album

Composer for the hugely popular CBS drama CSI, John M. Keane, has released a new solo album Everything Changed on Laycut Records. The album is being distributed by BFM Digital, a leading digital music aggregator and distributor of independent music.

As composer for the hit series for more than ten years, John is part of a long list of artists with music featured on the show such as The Who, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails and John Mayer, just to name a few. John has also been nominated for an Emmy for his work on CSI in 2007.

John began his longtime career as part of the popular 70's pop duo The Keane Brothers along with his younger brother Tom. The group released four albums under 20th Century Records before becoming the youngest entertainers to ever host their own variety show, The Keane Brothers Show. John followed up his time with the group by releasing his first solo-debut album Any Other World in 1996 followed by Straight Away in 1999. Since then, John has built a remarkable career as a composer, recording artist, songwriter and studio musician, working as a session drummer for acclaimed artists such as Celine Dion, Michael Bolton, Chicago and Richard Marx, to name a few. - more on this story

Josh Turner Reissuing New Album With Bonus Material

Josh Turner will release a deluxe version of his new album, HAYWIRE, on February 9th. The deluxe version will include the 11 songs that appear on the standard version (also in stores on February 9) PLUS two previously unreleased songs as well as live audio tracks of his hits "Your Man" and "Long Black Train."

There will also be digital elements that include the music video for the debut single "Why Don't We Just Dance" and behind the scenes footage of Turner in the recording studio discussing every song on the album.

In addition, Turner will be featured on the Great American Country network's one-hour Origins series (airdates/times below). During the special, Turner shares personal stories about his musical journey from Hannah, SC to Nashville and how he and his wife Jennifer have adjusted to touring with their two sons, Hampton (age 3) and Colby (7 months). The show also features an intimate performance taped at the famed Loveless Barn. - more on this story

Bisco Smith Vibrations Remixed

After Bisco Smith's newest album, The Broadcast, arrived with a bang, he has taken his single, "Vibrations" to the next level with its revamped remix. Producer Scott Thorough was brought in for this remix to provide a different angle for the edgy single.

A Brooklyn native, Thorough is a member of the Nuclear Family and has produced remixes for Embedded Music and Def Jux artists Baje One, Cool Calm Pete, Core Rhythm, and more, along with his frequent collaborations with Bisco. "Scott has remixed a bunch of tunes for me in the past and always comes with the dark, heavy, hard-hitting material," says Bisco. "I am a fan of dubstep, drum and bass, and heavy electronic tunes and I think Scott always incorporates those elements in what he sends my way."

The echoed beginning of "We gonna get you out of here," followed by a moment of dead air, erases all pretense for the remix, opening up the listener to the new possibilities of Scott Thorough's imaginings. Warped sounds, pounding drums, and a descending synthesizer bass line continuously push the music forward, but in a different way than the original single – its eerie setup, and the feel it provides Bisco's lyrics, fill the remix with a seemingly slowed, yet driving power. Coming to an end, the remix takes yet another turn, as Bisco directs the drum kick, bass line, and snare hit with his intense, syncopated lyrics. Then, coming full circle, the remix closes the same way it began – an echoing "We gonna get you out of here" permeates the speakers, reinforcing the song's theme of musical escape as Bisco's fading vocals wander off, pulling the listener's thoughts with them. The most musically diverse effort of Bisco's career, The Broadcast pushes the boundaries of what hip-hop can be, and with the album's remixes, and the efforts of Scott Thorough, "Vibrations" continues to challenge the hip-hop status quo. Bisco Smith's The Broadcast is currently available via all digital retailers.

- Remix is here

Quadron Have Top Tune Of A Few Days Ago

Quadron, a soulful, experimental duo from Copenhagen, Denmark was the featured "Top Tune" artist of the day Monday on KCRW. The band's track "Average Fruit" was offered all day as a free download and is now available via podcast. Their self-titled debut will be released in the States via Los Angeles based label, Plug Research on March 23, 2010.

According to Quadron's Robin Hannibal, "the song is about finding what you believe in, and what your heart beats for. No matter if that is working in a supermarket, or as a rocket scientist. Heavily inspired by Charles Stepney string arrangements, the beat is a take on a modern version of a syncopated African rhythm."

"Morning Becomes Eclectic" and "Today's Top Tune" producer Ariana Morgenstern says of Quadron: "Danish duo Quadron provides a soulful mix of down-tempo beats with beautiful arrangements and orchestrations. Our intrepid DJ Anthony Valadez got his hands on an early copy and started slipping it into the mix here at KCRW. Soon enough, just about every DJ here got behind it. Thanks to Anthony, a U.S. release of their debut is coming soon." - more on this story

Kurupt Gets Down and Dirty

WIDEawake- Deathrow Entertainment LLC announces their first release of 2010. Kurupt "Down and Dirty" is set to hit shelves, February 9th.

Hip Hop artist, Kurupt keeps the underground faithful. After appearing on such classic albums as the "Murder Was The Case" Soundtrack, "Doggystyle," "All Eyez On Me," and his group effort "Dogg Food" with long time co-conspirator Daz Dillinger, Kurupt set a high bar for West Coast verbal assassins.

Praised by both 2pac and Biggie, Kurupt kept the politics at bay always moving forward releasing four solo albums between 1998 and 2005. The tracks on "Down and Dirty" were recorded in 2002 and 2003 during "Tha Row Era". - more on this story

Kidz In The Hall Make Believe in March

Kidz In The Hall have matured in their music to discover who they truly are as artists. Having the opportunity to reflect on their body of work and analyze both their strengths and weaknesses has enabled the group to redefine both their goals, aspirations and at the same time expose what the music industry can do to those closely involved with it.

Kidz In The Hall are embarking on their next journey into the Land Of Make Believe (In Stores March 9th, 2010). For Naledge, MC of Kidz In The Hall, he sees the project as "the moment we have worked for has come to a crossroad. We strive for success in this music industry, but we have never taken time to look ourselves in the mirror and analyze what this industry has made us. As a lyricist, I used this album to serve as a soundtrack to my aspirations and to my downfalls, but also as a chance to evaluate who I am as a man compared to whom I envisioned myself to be."

Examining the current climate of our world today, Land Of Make Believe, is a timely reminder for us all to take a step back and analyze how we can strive to be better and achieve more. Double-O highlights this further by saying that "The Land of Make Believe is different things for different people. For us it is the space between where we are now as artists and where we feel we should be. It's the idea that until you actually get to your destination or goal you have to act like you are already there."
The first single from the album, "FLICKIN", currently available at iTunes worldwide, is a prime example of dichotomy of imagination and reality. - more on this story