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Glee's Bad Reputation

The Rumor Mill Is Abuzz On An All-New Glee with Guest-Stars Olivia Newton-John ("Grease") and Molly Shannon ("Saturday Night Live") tonight on Fox. Music from Bad Reputation will be Available on iTunes 5/4.

Mr. Schuester starts an investigation when a salacious list about members of the glee club circulates the halls of McKinley High.

Meanwhile, Sue is mortified when a video of her performing the Olivia Newton-John classic "Physical" surfaces in the all-new "Bad Reputation" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, May 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. - more on this story

American Idol Jordin Sparks Goes Broadway

(Submitted News) American Idol winner Jordin Sparks will join the cast of the 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights. Sparks has signed on to play the part of Nina Rosario.

Making her Broadway debut in In The Heights Thursday, August 19, 2010, 20 year old Jordin Sparks will play a limited 12 week engagement through Sunday, November 14, 2010.

"It's always been one of my dreams to perform on Broadway," says Jordin Sparks. "This is a brand new experience for me. I look so forward to spending time in New York City and joining this talented cast and my favorite new musical." - more on this story

Toni Braxton TV

Toni Braxton has unveiled a wide range of promotional activity surrounding the release of her new album. "PULSE" arrives in stores and at all online retailers today, May 4th.

Toni has also slated a number of high profile television appearances to herald the release of "PULSE." The legendary singer performed last week on the nationally syndicated Ellen DeGeneres Show, with additional appearances scheduled for NBC's The Today Show on Tuesday, May 4th; the nationally syndicated Wendy Williams Show on Wednesday, May 5th, and TBS' Lopez Tonight on Tuesday, May 25th (check local listings). Also, Braxton will appear on BET's The Mo'Nique Show.

"PULSE" is highlighted by the new singles, "Hands Tied" and "Make My Heart." "Hands Tied" is currently a top 15 smash at Urban AC radio outlets nationwide, while "Make My Heart" is quickly becoming one of the hottest club tracks in the country. Companion video clips for both tracks – directed by famed filmmaker Bille Woodruff, known for such classic Braxton clips as "Un-Break My Heart" and "He Wasn't Man Enough" – premiered online earlier this month and can now be viewed at - Toni's official site

Orianthi Hitting The Road With Adam Lambert

Orianthi is hitting the road as she joins Adam Lambert on "The Glam Nation Tour" summer. Orianthi is fresh from recent performances on American Idol, one with her hit single "According to You" and most recently on Idol Gives Back where she delivered a guitar solo during Mary J Blige's rendition of "Stairway To Heaven,"

Orianthi also has a brand new single! "Shut Up & Kiss Me," a track she recently recorded with producer Howard Benson, arrived at Top 40 radio. It's sure to follow in the footsteps of her debut hit "According To You" as stations across the country add it to their playlists. "Shut Up & Kiss Me" is available at iTunes and all digital partners now!

"I have been inspired these last few months to write and record some new music," said Orianthi from a Los Angeles studio, "and I can't wait to play live for all my fans when I head out on the road with Adam. It's going to be a great tour!" - more on this story

Lisa Papineau Releases New Album

Lisa Papineau releases her Sargent House debut, Red Trees today, May 4th. The album is the second solo venture from the active collaborator known for her vocal contributions to Air and M83, as well as writing with The Mars Volta bassist Juan Alderete de la Peña in Big Sir.

The ever-active Papineau also works with soundtrack composer Tyler Bates, Japanese artist Jun Miyake, The Anubian Lights, Bron Tieman's Crooked Cowboy and countless other projects. Red Trees features guest vocals from singer/songwriters Matthieu Boogaerts and Mark Eitzel of American Music Club.

Unfortunately, her live dates in the U.S. last month were canceled due to the volcano malaise, but make-up shows will be announced soon. - more on this story

Dave Koz Touring With Jonathan Butler, Sheila E. and Peabo Bryson

Dave Koz and acclaimed singer-songwriter/guitarist Jonathan Butler will be hitting the road this summer, jamming on one another's biggest hits as well as premiering material from their upcoming studio albums.

Drummer/percussionist/vocalist Sheila E., who has toured with artists such as Prince, Cyndi Lauper and Ringo Starr, will be featured as special guest.

Peabo Bryson will also perform on select dates. (See full story for itinerary.) The "Dave Koz And Jonathan Butler Together Again 2010" summer tour will kick off on June 17th at Sound Board at Motor City Casino in Detroit, MI. - dates

Phildel Releases EP

Epic indie songstress Phildel has proudly unveiled her newest release, 'Tales From The Moonsea', a 6-track EP brimming with fantastical, meditative sound-scapes. Released by Warner Chappell Music Publishing, the collection showcases a unique fusion of acoustic folk, neo-classical, and pop-rock traditions.

With a sound echoes the great works of Regina Spektor, Imogen Heap, and Loreena McKennitt, 'TALES FROM THE MOONSEA' offers an ethereal, introspective journey into Phildel's musical universe, which she defines as "inspired by fantasy and driven by imagination".

Over the course of her career, Phildel has collaborated with several industry heavyweights such as Sam Dixon, the producer for Duffy's top-selling album, 'Rockferry', and composer Rupert Christie, who did the arrangements for Kate Bush's album 'Aerial'. This month, she will team up with David Liang of The Shanghai Restoration Project. - more on this story

Beth Nielsen Chapman North American Tour

Beth Nielsen Chapman will kick off her North American tour on May 22nd as she performs the opening night of the seventh season of the "Bluebird on the Mountain" concert series in Nashville, TN.

Showcasing regulars from the stage of the famed Bluebird Café, the series is held each summer at Vanderbilt University's Dyer Observatory and provides support to the university's ongoing efforts to engage students in scientific studies. (See below for a full itinerary.)

The tour is in support of the renowned singer-songwriter's upcoming album, Back To Love, which will be released in the U.S. on May 25th on her own independent label, BNC Records, which is distributed by Thirty Tigers/RED. On May 26th and 27th she'll play Lincoln Theatre in Columbus, OH with the 135-voice Harmony Project choir. - more on this story

Freeway & Jake One Premiere New Video

MTV Jams aired the world premiere of Freeway & Jake One's new video for "She Makes Me Feel Alright" yesterday as part of "Philly Day".

"She Makes Me Feel Alright" is the lead single on their new album The Stimulus Package out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment.

One of Philadelphia's most respected MCs, the second video release from The Stimulus Package finds Freeway splaying his emphatic and powerful lyricism over a signature soulful beat courtesy of Freeway's collaboration with veteran producer Jake One. The video can be - seen here.

Matt Duke Maps Out More Tour Dates

Matt Duke is back on tour, taking him along the east coast performing with Joey Ryan and Ian Axel.

Duke recently wrapped up some dates with Sister Hazel. These dates also follow his fall 2009 multi-city tour with Jay Nash and Tony Lucca, which spawned their EP release T.F.D.I. EP, allowing listeners to re-live their "on the road bromance" with five fan favorites.
This EP comes on the heels of Duke's solo EP Acoustic Kingdom Underground and his full-length debut Kingdom Underground on Ryko.

Duke incorporates pop, folk, jazz and rock to create an exceptional one-of-a-kind sound. Following in the footsteps of some of his musical heroes, including Ani DiFranco and Conor Oberst, Duke is eager to bring his stirring voice and brilliant songwriting to a city near you. Please see dates - here.

Paul Adams Takes The Road Less Traveled To Musical Heaven

Is there something Paul Adams doesn't do? He's built instruments for some very well known musicians, he's a writer and poet, he plays a vast array of exotic instruments, composed music for major corporations, and has eight critically acclaimed albums out in about 5 different genres of music. "I'm no genius," says Adams. "I'm just fascinated with everything. It's difficult being musically varietal in life as it can confuse an audience. But, I guess it's my path. This is a revolutionary time for musicians. Technology allows us to make our own musical decisions. Like a painter, we have freedom of choice. Management can't tell us what to compose or produce, and we even do our own cover art. This is a very GREEN or ORGANIC way of creating music."

Adams study of Ethnomusicology birthed a love of unique musical instruments. "I have a fair collection of anything that makes noise. My array of flutes inspired me into releasing my Flute Meditations For Dreaming Clouds album, and it was very successful. The Satellite networks picked up on it, and I met a lot of new fans".

Adams newest release is the beautiful Flute CD called Heavens. "I was able to incorporate more exotic instruments such as the Chinese Hulusi. It's perhaps more unified in mood." Serge Kozloski, music reviewer in Europe stated "Paul Adams music harmonizes the mind and soul, and yet it is divinely wonderful !" New Age Retailer states "Heavens is a must-have for all fans of wooden/Native flute music and should easily make many Best of 2010 lists! These wonderful tone poems and meditations are accented by subtle applications of electronic keyboards, as well as various ethnic percussion (rattles, drums) and discrete insertion of well-recorded (and perfectly integrated) nature sounds." WMHB FM called Heavens an "absolutely wonderful and masterful album!" Adams strays from the purely traditional and integrates various exotic scales with his array of flutes to create an ethereal journey that is unforgettable - more on this story