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Major Stand Up To Cancer TV Event Announced

The Stand Up To Cancer television event will air live and commercial-free on FOX, September 10, 2010, at 8 p.m. EST & PST / 7 p.m. CST.

Joining ABC, CBS and NBC, FOX will donate one hour of live simultaneous commercial-free primetime for the nationally televised September 10th fundraising special, to be broadcast from Los Angeles.

Additionally, VH1, TV One and G4 have agreed to air the SU2C event. They join HBO, Discovery Health, E!, MLB Network and The Style Network for an historic evening to raise much-needed funds for groundbreaking cancer research. - more on this story

Monty Python Nominated for Two Emmy Awards

Leno struck out this year but Monty Python: Almost The Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for the categories "Outstanding Directing For Nonfiction Programming" and "Outstanding Nonfiction Series."

The six-part docu-series, produced by Eagle Rock Film Productions, aired on IFC on October 18, and was released as a 3DVD and 2Bluray set via Eagle Rock Entertainment on October 27.

The only official, authorized program to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the iconic Monty Python's "Flying Circus," this series (directed by Bill Jones and Ben Timlett) explores the story behind the cultural phenomenon. Dictated straight from the source, it features brand new interviews with John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin, in addition to archival interview footage from the late Graham Chapman. - more on this story

Phil Collins Going Back To The Sixties

Phil Collins is "Going Back" to the sixties with the September 28th release of his new studio album.

"GOING BACK" is a deeply personal labor of love that finds the eight-time Grammy winner faithfully recreating the Motown and soul music that played such an influential role in his creative life (see complete track listing below).

While in the past Collins has paid tribute to his roots by covering some of his favorite songs – including "You Can't Hurry Love," "A Groovy Kind Of Love," "Tomorrow Never Knows," "True Colours," and others – this marks the first time in his 30-year solo career that he has devoted an entire project to the work of other songwriters and performers. - more on this story

Nascar's Kyle Petty Surprises Randy Montana

Mercury Nashville star Randy Montana received a surprise visit and performance from Nascar great Kyle Petty.

Petty joined Montana last Thursday, July 8th while playing a gig at Joe's Bar in Chicago.

Petty took his weekly Nascar documentary series titled "The Ponytail Express" on the road and joined Montana on stage for a rendition of Georgia Satellites' "Keep Your Hands To Yourself". - Click here to view the episode

Monica To Premiere New Video This Week

Monica will premiere her brand new video for the song "Love All Over Me" on BET's 106 & Park and BET.com this Thursday, July 15.

After the televised premiere, the video will be featured on the VEVO Network, which includes VEVO.com on YouTube.

Directed by Chris Robinson, the cinematic cliffhanger video finds Monica caught between two loves and confronted to make a decision that will change her life forever. Will she marry her old love, played by rapper Maino; or new love, portrayed by LA Lakers Shannon Brown? Viewers will get the opportunity to select which love interest Monica should choose and the final ending of the video by voting for Monica's OLD LOVE vs. NEW LOVE at www.monica.com or www.BET.com. On Friday, July 23, Monica will announce and premiere the viewers' choice video on BET'S 106 & Park, BET.com and the Vevo Network. - more on this story

Bell X1 Acoustic Tour

Bell X1 has announced North American dates this fall, which kicks off on October 6th in Philadelphia, PA.

The sets will span the band's catalog as well as feature new songs that will grace a new album set for release on Yep Roc Records in 2011.

To highlight the acoustic nature of the tour, the band will also be digitally making available an acoustic collection of songs including a version of the Bell X1 gem "Rocky Took a Lover," recorded live at Minneapolis radio station The Current. - more on this story

Chiddy Bang Swelly Life Tour Expanded

Chiddy Bang have announced The Swelly Life Tour, which will feature support from The Swelly Life tour include XXL Freshman 10 alum - Donnis, XV and Bad Rabbits.

After several sold out shows along the west coast in support of their buzzed about first single, "Opposite Of Adults," more dates have been added throughout the mid-west and east coast. "Opposite of Adults," is currently at Rhythm and Top 40 Radio, the single and EP of the same title are currently available on iTunes.

The 12 city jaunt kicks off on August 4, 2010 at Altar Bar in Pittsburgh and ends on September 2, 2010 in their hometown of Philadelphia at the Theatre Of Living Arts. - more on this story

Sarah Jaffe Announces US Tour

You may have seen her on tour with Midlake, Norah Jones and Lou Barlow, now you can see Sarah Jaffe entertain US audiences next month on her very own tour.

She's had an amazing response from the press and fans on the release of her debut album Suburban Nature – out now on Kirtland Records.

Produced by John Congleton (Shearwater, Polyphonic Spree, Explosions In the Sky) who also produced her debut EP – Even Born Again, the new album showcases Sarah's incredible talent as a songwriter and musician. The music is dark and haunting and the songs and lyrics belie her age. In addition, Kirtland Records will be taking the first single of the album, "Clementine," to commercial radio in August. - more on this story

Trek Life To Release Everything Changed Nothing This Month

Trek Life will release his latest album, Everything Changed Nothing, on July 27th via Mello Music Group.

The album is the culmination of years of collaboration between Trek and producer Oddisee that began with the remixes of Price I've Paid, Trek's debut LP. Undaunted by the thousands of miles separating them, the pair have crafted yet another example of how a producer and an artist with the right chemistry can maintain a winning streak. "We both knew exactly what we were trying to do from the beginning," explains Trek. "Oddisee is a producer in every sense of the world. He had a direction and it was my job to manifest it lyrically." Oddisee's sonic backdrop invoked a verbal assault from Trek that remains raw, and unapologetic throughout the album as Trek sheds light on the "ugly nature of the world" with his gritty but poignant lyricism.

"So Supreme", the album's lead single has generated a powerful buzz. The track was featured on ESPN recently for the network's coverage of the Stanley Cup and NBA Playoffs. The track was a perfect fit for video clips that thrive on ideas of competition and perseverance; with a hard-hitting beat and aggressive rhymes complimenting the action on screen. In regards to Trek's original intent of the track, he says, "This song is really just re-establishing my footing as an emcee. Strictly raw rhymes." Certainly having the lead single of your new album catch the attention of the world's premier sports broadcasting network is a good early indication of the album's merit. - more on this story

Doug Keith Kicks Off Summer Tour

Doug Keith kicked off his summer long tour yesterday in New York City at the famed Mercury Lounge.

Keith is touring in support of the newly remixed and remastered re-release of his critically acclaimed 2009 debut album Here's To Outliving Me.

The reissue hit stores this week and comes complete with two new bonus tracks, "The Last Time I Was Punched" and "Plenty Of Reason To Worry". - more on this story

Nightclub City for Facebook

Booyah has released their music-themed Facebook app, Nightclub City. Ranked the #1 game on Facebook*, Booyah's Nightclub City unites music lovers and connects them directly to the hottest new artists and celebrities on the world's most popular social network.

"Nightclub City has proven to be an amazing tool for me to uniquely engage with my fans. I've received tens of thousands of new Facebook fans that now connect with me and my music," said Miri Ben-Ari aka The Hip-Hop Violinist, Grammy Award Winner.

In Booyah's Nightclub City, players are placed in charge of a modest bar, armed with a wide selection of real-life music tracks and the dream of being the most popular hotspot in town. Players listen to killer music sets powered by real-life artists, ranging from rock to hip hop to electro mixes, as they run their personal club. Each user can also customize the look of their nightclub with decorative items with the ability to hire real-life Facebook friends as bartenders and bouncers as they spin the night away with the latest songs from new artists and bands across the world. - more on this story