Day in Pop Report for 03/22/2010
Miley Cyrus' brand new song called "I Hope You Find It" has finally been unveiled in full. The song is included among soundtracks for the Disney songstress' upcoming movie "The Last Song". read more and listen to the song hereThe official ambulance report concerning Michael Jackson's death allegedly confirms rumors Dr. Conrad Murray misled medics at the scene. The papers appear to show Murray failed to inform medics he had given the singer a dose of Propofol prior to his death more There is a rumor circulating that Mariah Carey will not release a remix of "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" at all. The album titled "Angels Advocate" was supposed to be on sale on March 30 in the U.S. but That Grape Juice is reporting that the record has been shelved and that it is already official. more Alice remains the queen of the box office. Johnny Depp and Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" took in $34.5 million to remain the No. 1 movie for a third-straight weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. more Pot meet kettle. After slamming Britney Spears in an interview over her lip-sync performances, Ke$ha is once again overheard blasting the "Circus" singer. This time around, the "Blah Blah Blah" hitmaker is dissing Britney in a song called "Styrofoam". more After a two-week stall, Fox and Conan O'Brien have resumed talks about a potential late-night talk show fronted by the former "Tonight Show" host. But a wrinkle in the courtship has emerged that involves the biggest show on television: O'Brien has been approached to take part in Fox's "Idol Gives Back" more In an interview talking about her "Nothing But Love" tour, Whitney Houston opted to share her insight about today's pop stars. And, she made it clear that she is not a fan of artists who put on "Halloween costumes" on their shows more Christian Slater keeps moving up the rating ladder in hopes of landing a hit. His shows failed on NBC and ABC but maybe Slater will have better luck on Fox. The actor has been cast in a lead role on Fox's untitled Adam Goldberg comedy pilot. more Lady GaGa bites back at her former music manager Robert Fusari who filed a lawsuit on Thursday, March 18 claiming he is entitled to 20 percent of her income. The controversial singer counter-sued Fusari a day later, stating that the 2006 contract they signed was "void and unenforceable". more Chris Evans is one step closer to the role of Captain America. Sources said the actor, who donned superhero garb in two "Fantastic Four" movies, has been offered the role in the Marvel feature film. more A concert advertising performances from Lady GaGa and Adam Lambert has been scrapped, after representatives for the stars revealed they were not booked to perform. A man in Martinsburg, West Virginia was advertising a private event for a hair care launch party next month in April, with tickets being sold for between $100 and $200. more
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Monica, the Grammy Award winning songstress, will release her brand new album Still Standing on March 23 on J Records. The album is currently available for pre-orders at iTunes and Amazon with exclusive bonus tracks. Myspace premiered tracks from the album on March 20th.
The album's first single "Everything to Me," is currently #3 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Claiming the #1 spot on BET's 106 &Park for 8 consecutive days, the Benny Boom-directed dramatic video features Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and new Dancing With The Stars contestant Chad Ochocinco. In addition to "Everything To Me," which was inspired by Deniece Williams' 1980's hit "Silly" and produced by Missy Elliott and written by Jazmine Sullivan, Still Standing features a sole guest appearance by Ludacris and an A-list of hitmaking producers including Ne-Yo, Stargate, Jim Jonsin, Polow Da Don, Brian-Michael Cox. The album was executive produced by Monica and Cox.
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Singer and songwriter Tyler Hilton will release a new five-song EP, entitled Ladies & Gentlemen, on April 20th, 2010. Four tracks, "Sunset Blvd., "This World Will Turn," "Keep On," and "I Believe In You," will be included on Hilton's upcoming album The Storms We Share, which is due from Reprise Records late this Summer. The EP also includes a b-side, entitled "June."
Ladies & Gentlemen will be for sale as a physical EP only at shows on Hilton's upcoming tour with his Warner Bros. Records label-mates The Spill Canvas. A digital version will be available from all online retailers beginning April 20th. The tour begins April 21st in Cedar Falls, IA, and continues through May 23rd. Please see below for dates.
The Storms We Share, which was produced by John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Lifehouse) and Matt Serletic (Matchbox Twenty, Collective Soul), is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Hilton's 2004 major-label debut The Tracks of Tyler Hilton — an appealing slice of strummy pop Americana that spawned two Top 40 singles "When It Comes" and "How Love Should Be."
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Be on the lookout for Hey Guy, the Brooklyn based band fronted by singer/songwriter Russian born- Boris Pelekh, a member of Nickelodeon's "The Naked Brothers" show… The bands sound is one seldom heard today: a modern rock act with catchy melodies and artistic sensibility that doesn't take itself too seriously. Their first EP, How To Kill Me, has caught the attention of several top producers, while online, HEY GUY continues to infect the net with its fresh sense of humor via Youtube. Check out the HEY GUY channel, which features a video for their cover of Alliyah's "Are You That Somebody?" endorsed by Lady Gaga herself. See it
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Starling Crush release the physical version of their debut album, "Tea Leaves, Murder and Dreaming" on Tuesday, March 22nd. 4AD veteran graphic artist Vaughan Oliver created the packaging for the release with his visual interpretation of the band's music.
Brooklyn-based duo Starling Crush transcends their influences while crafting songs that combine the textures of the classic 4AD sound with the writing sensibilities of Alt-Country and Brit Rock. Comprised of singer / songwriter Jennifer Glass and guitarist / producer Michael Simone, the band's debut album, "Tea Leaves, Murder and Dreaming" will be released on March 22nd.
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Mannie Fresh put the South on the map in a big way as the GRAMMY nominated in-house producer for Cash Money Records. His productions have sold over 23 million units and Mannie is stepping up yet again in partnership with Bright Riley, owner of Eyecon Music Group LLC., in keeping the focus on his hometown with the signing of the talented Crescent City teen tandem known as SoleFreshNardo (Leonardo Jonze) and Knoxx (Knoxx St. Peter) are the talented twosome that represent New Orleans as SoleFresh on their 12 track debut CD produced by Mannie Fresh entitled: "Peace, Love & Overweight Babies." (Chubby Boy Music/Eyecon Music Group). In addition to producing "Peace, Love & Overweight Babies," Mannie is also the CEO of Chubby Boy Records. The new CD will be distributed by Universal Music Group via Fontana/Eyecon The first single - "I Don't Wanna Grow Up" drops to radio March 9, 2010. The full CD will be released summer 2010.
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It was announced today that Tina Brown, the Canadian born singer with the bombshell looks and attitude to spare, will be playing several dates in the California area - starting Thursday April 1st at the Stark Club in Anaheim. Tina has been making a name for herself over the past few years in the entertainment business, opening for some of your favorite artists like LIL WAYNE, KERI HILSON, T-PAIN, ASHER ROTH, KEVIN RUDOLF and HELLO GOODBYE. Tina was also the Headliner for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation Event at the Highline Ballroom this past July 2009.
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ruckback Records is pleased to share the brand new promotional video for its hit dancehall-rock single with Erup, "How We Ride" which has been receiving 'pull up' after 'pull up' on stations like 99JAMZ in Miami, BBC's Danchall 1Xtra and Power 105.1 in New York City. From start to finish, the new promo video, featuring Erup as well as footage of Jamaica's top motorcycle and race car drivers at Dover Race Course in the heart of Jamaica, is about a culture that can be defined by more than just its music, but also by its contagious energy and competition, whether on four wheels, two wheels or two feet. Come see and hear what the buzz is all about. This is "how we ride"! "How We Ride" follows up on the Billboard charting song "Click Mi Finger" Erup recorded on Truckback's Gearbox Riddim which was a ground breaking project in its own right.
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