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After clips of new Katy Perry songs from her upcoming album leaked online last week, Capitol has sent the official single, "California Gurls" features Snoop Dogg, to radio on Friday. more -

Wilson Phillips Reunite

Wilson Phillips is back together and releasing their first ever Christmas album this October 2010 on Sony Masterworks / DRW Entertainment. The award-winning trio consisting of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson will be reuniting with their original music producer Glen Ballard on this Christmas-themed album, kicking-off the pop group's overall return.

Best known for co-writing Michael Jackson's hit single Man in the Mirror and producing Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill, Glen Ballard was also the main producer behind Wilson Phillips' self-titled 1990 debut album, which sold over 10 million copies worldwide and included three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 ("Hold On," "Release Me," and "You're in Love").

"Reuniting Wilson Phillips with the multi-talented pop producer and songwriter Glen Ballard on an album featuring Christmas favorites and newly written songs is certain to become a holiday classic," states Alex Miller, Sr. Vice President & General Manager of Sony MASTERWORKS. - more on this story

Ronald Isley Announces The Celebration Tour and New Solo Album Plans

Ronald Isley's "The Celebration Tour" opens with a New Jersey-New York homecoming at Board Walk Hall in Atlantic City and the Uptown Paradise Theater in the Bronx on May 8th and 9th, respectively.

The tour's first leg wraps up at the Bonelli Park Jazz Festival in San Dimas, California on July 18th. Along the way, Ron will perform in the Caribbean on Tom Joyner's Sea Cruise, May 17-18th. The aptly-titled "Celebration Tour" marks the first head¬lining trip under the Isley banner since March-April 2007. (Please see complete itinerary below.)

Meanwhile, Ron has already begun recording a new album – his first new solo project since the 2003 tribute album, Here I Am: Ron Isley Sings Burt Bacharach. Further details on the new album will be announced in the weeks and months ahead. - more on this story

Un-thinkable Alicia Keys Video Premiere This Wednesday

Alicia Keys will be premiering her video for "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)" on BET's 106 & Park and on the VEVO Network, which includes VEVO.com and VEVO on YouTube, on Wednesday, May 12th.

Behind the scenes footage from the "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)" video can currently be viewed on VEVO.com. The Jake Nava directed video, which features actor Chad Michael Murray, was shot in Piru, CA days before Alicia's live national television debut performance of "Un-thinkable" on American Idol on April 21.

Set in a small suburban town with scenes spanning from the 1950's to today, the video captures the torment and turmoil of a forbidden love that crosses racial and family ties and questions whether or not true love really conquers all. - more on this story

a-ha Playing the U.S. For The First Time in 20 Years on their Farewell Tour

a-ha returned to North America last week to kick off 7 shows, before heading back to Europe for the final leg of their year-long world-wide Farewell Tour. The band will perform together for the very last time in Oslo on 4 December 2010.

Following a fantastic international career spanning 25 years and over 35 million albums sold, a-ha's Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy will perform their final shows together exactly 25 years after the release of the band's multi-platinum debut album Hunting High & Low and debut single "Take On Me", which reached number 1 in 27 countries including the USA. Since that time, "Take On Me" has been played 3 million times on American radio… the equivalent of 375 times a day for 22 years!

The band would like to thank their fans and everyone who has contributed to their amazing journey and say, "We've literally lived the ultimate boy's adventure tale, through a longer, more rewarding career than anyone could hope for. Doing this now will give us a chance to get more involved in other meaningful aspects of life, be it humanitarian work, politics, or whatever else – and of course through new constellations in the field of art and music. We are retiring as a band, not as individuals. Change is always difficult and it is easy to get set in one's ways. Now it is time to move on." - remaining US shows

Help Pick Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Setlist

Sarah McLachlan is reaching out to her fans to help her select what songs they want to hear as she finalizes her live set for this year's Lilith 2010, where she'll be performing at every single show.

She's listed 20 tracks to vote for, including three brand news songs from her forthcoming album -- her debut single "Loving You Is Easy," and two other brand new songs "Illusion of Bliss," and "Out of Tune." Classic favorites that made the list include "Building a Mystery," "Angel," and "Adia," and many, many others.

Cast your vote by Friday, May 14th when the poll closes. Vote on what you want to hear by visiting this - link

Marc Mysterio Vs Radio Station

(World Class Records) Late Friday (approx. 11:45pm) a listener called Twin-Cities-based KHTC-FM (Now 96.3fm), a Twin-Cities Top-40 station and requested Marc Mysterio's song, "One More Time," charted 24 on KHTC's Top-40, yet the presenter cut her voice to make it appear that she was requesting the Black Eyed Peas.

"I think that it's outrageous that I call a new radio station to request a charted song by Marc Mysterio, `One More Time' (cover of Daft Punk classic) yet the host (female not named on the KHTC website on from approx 11:30pm to 3am FRI-night/SAT-morning) totally manipulated me, as a caller, by splicing my actual call whereby she said, on-air, 'you wanna hear the Black Eyed Peas, right' and then took a 'yeah' from my 5 minute call with her!" said Michelle Luftus, listener of Now 96.3fm-KHTC.

"I'm disappointed in the actions of KHTC-fm host and hope this doesn't represent a change in the station's opinion of Marc whereas they play/chart his records daily!" said Luciano Ingrosso, Marc's Manager/CEO/Joia Records(SE), Founder of Swedish House Mafia(Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello). - more on this story

Dres Releases New Video

Dres of Black Sheep is releasing his Prelude Remix EP. Having announced the remix contest winners last month, the first track off the EP is the song, "Doin' It Wrong Remix," produced by Jim B.

As the video, "Doin' It Wrong," starts, the camera follows Dres into a neighborhood playground while he raps around the new beat, laden with upbeat drums, smooth chops, and vocals from the track's title paired against a range of dynamic camera angles. From Dres' perspective, he explains, "It's a feel good video and I like that. You know a song is powerful when it can point out something that's wrong, but make you feel good at the same time."

Throughout the video, there are mirror images, cut scenes, and a fisheye lens shot, yet the videography doesn't take away from Dres's ability to reach out with the thought-provoking lyrics of the song over the infectious beat. - Watch the video here

American Idol's Courtney Salter Inks New Record Deal

Premier Musique Group (PMG), a Christian and family-oriented recording company, has signed American Idol contestant Courtney Salter, a Neo-Soul / R&B artist from Washington, D.C.

PMG plans to have Courtney in the studio later this month to record her debut EP, and hopes to pair her with iconic music producers to broaden her appeal for domestic and international exposure.

In describing her sound as an artist, she said that she is "natural, funky, pro beauty, and real earthy." Courtney wants to combine that type of sound and imagery, along with subjects that are "outside of the box" and not the industry's typical format, but catchy and rhythmic. - more on this story

LimeWire Tap Students To Curate Ear To The Ground: Las Vegas (18 Free Downloads Out Now)

LimeWire Store turned the latest edition of its Ear to the Ground series into a semester-long project for some University of Nevada students.

The university's chapter of the Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA) worked cooperatively with the LimeWire staff to give students meaningful real-life experience.

Under the supervision of the LimeWire team, MEISA students at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas curated and produced Ear to the Ground: Las Vegas, which was released on April 27th, just before the school year ended. - more on this story

Fitz & the Tantrums Set Aug Album Release, Dap-Kings Tour Already Underway

Fitz & the Tantrums debut full-length, Pickin' Up The Pieces, will be released August 24 on Dangerbird Records, their new label home.

Up first, the sextet will get a chance to flaunt their new material when they reunite with soul diva Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings for a leg of her tour, starting Saturday, May 8 in Charlottesville, Va. before settling into a soul-shaking residency back home, at L.A.'s Spaceland, Thursdays in June.

The sharp-dressed ensemble, led by one-name dynamo Fitz, has been on the rise since the self-release of debut EP, Songs For A Break Up: Volume 1, a stellar five-song collection that introduced their candy-coated sing-alongs to the masses. Equal parts Motown to 70s AM, the airtight band's funk 'n' soul hymns, coupled with impeccable showmanship and an exhilarating live show, have been turning heads and moving feet. - more on this story

Big 'Boss' E Plans Summer Release

Big "Boss" E plans to release his debut album this summer on VIP Entertainment. After a busy 2009 (Which included the mixtape "Grape Jelly Hoe" from The Empire [The mastermind behind Lil' Wayne's "The Drought is Over" series]), Big E is using his newfound success as fuel to propel himself into the next level.

Unlike many other rappers these days, E was never subjected to being influenced by only his immediate surroundings. Growing up in Brooklyn(in a Jamaican & Puerto Rican fused household) as a child, he heard West Coast legend Snoop Dogg on the radio and subsequently realized his life's dream. He completely submerged himself in the music, working hard at his craft developing a hardcore East Coast style.

After his family made the decision to move down south to Houston, Big "Boss" E was introduced to a southern style of rap by the sound of H-Town legend Pimp C. Immediately embracing this culture shift, his lyrical style was then matched with southern dance beats, hence making him unstoppable in the Houston underground music scene gaining local exposure through shows and a word of mouth buzz. - more on this story