Day in Pop Report for 10/01/2010
The Day in Pop Digest for 10/1/10: (Yahoo) Tony Curtis, whose dark hair and good looks made him a Hollywood star well before he became an accomplished actor in hit movies such as "Some Like It Hot" and "The Sweet Smell of Success," died Wednesday night at his home in Nevada. He was 85. more(Antiquiet) The video for Eminem's No Love has hit, taken from his incredible Recovery album and featuring the overrated & incarcerated Lil' Wayne. Wanna see? Go here (Hollywood Reporter) Is "Crash" the most-litigated movie in Hollywood history? Actor Matt Dillon has become the latest participant to sue over profits from the 2006 best picture Oscar winner. more (Billboard) Britney Spears' personal and business affairs will remain under the control of her father and an attorney. who have been her conservators since early 2008 when her life was spinning out of control, a judge ruled on Thursday. more" target="_blank"> In more positive Britney news, ASB had this: Leach claimed he heard from Britney's manager. "Larry Rudolph @Palms tells me she's reached halfway point recording new album for Spring release sez (sic) it's fantastic," so he tweeted. more (Billboard) Bruno Mars' "Just The Way You Are" held at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart for a second week. Katy Perry's former chart-topper "Teenage Dream" rebounded two places to No. 2 more In other sales news, Billboard reports: "Glee" Cast: After the series won its time slot with its second-season premiere on Sept. 21 (12.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen), the cast shifts 409,000 total downloads of the five songs made available from the episode, according to Nielsen SoundScan. more Instead of working on fixing the economy, Yahoo reports that the Senate unanimously passed a bill late Wednesday to require television stations and cable companies to keep commercials at the same volume as the programs they interrupt. more (Billboard) Kenny Chesney is set to capture his sixth No. 1 album on the U.S. pop chart next week, with industry prognosticators suggesting he could sell 180,000 to 200,000 copies of "Hemingway's Whiskey" by week's end on Sunday. more Wax Fingers, the experimental pop trio from Portland OR, have announced an album release show on Friday Oct 15th at the Knife Shop in Portland OR. more (ASB) Justin Timberlake gave late night U.S. TV viewers a treat on Wednesday, September 29 when he joined funnyman Jimmy Fallon for a surprise medley of hip-hop hits. The singer-turned-actor appeared on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" to promote his new movie "The Social Network", and he heaped praise on Fallon's house band, The Roots. more (Yahoo) Dailey & Vincent won entertainer of the year for the third straight time at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards on Thursday night. more AP corrected their report where they said that Kid Cudi pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance. They based that on info from the D.A. but it turns out that a judge offered to dismiss the charges if Cudi lived up to his end of the bargain. more (BBC) Sky has launched the first dedicated 3D television channel in Europe, promising a unique viewing experience. more
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Sade have announced their first world tour in a decade. The North American leg kicks off on June 16th in Baltimore, Maryland at the 1st Mariner's Arena. Sade will perform songs from their collection of timeless hits including songs from their critically acclaimed album, Soldier Of Love which secured the # 1 album spot upon its release in February. Selling over a million copies to-date, Soldier Of Love spent three weeks in the number one spot taking its rightful place among the collection of iconic Sade albums. Sade will perform over 50 concerts in top arenas across North America, in an effort to reach her vast and loyal fan base. Their classic sound set to haunting, unmistakable vocals creates the most intimate of concert experiences in a way that only an unforgettable Sade performance can. Sade performed for more than 1,000,000 fans during her last tour in 2001.
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Just in time for parents of tweens to pull out their credit cards for Christmas, Justin Bieber dolls and toys are hitting the market. Here are the announced items:The new Justin Bieber toy line will debut holiday 2010 with: JB Style Collection Figures (SRP $17.99) Justin Bieber Music Video Collection Singing Figures (SRP $27.99) that each "sing" a portion of one of Justin's songs and come with fun accessories.
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The Disco Biscuits have announced a five-night run of shows to close out a monumental 2010. After kicking things off for three nights at Terminal 5 in the heart of Manhattan, The Disco Biscuits will head to Philadelphia to welcome in 2011 with two huge nights at the Tower Theater. Support acts at Terminal 5 will include a full-band appearance by DFA Records' Holy Ghost!, the Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon, and a DJ set from the legendary Crystal Method (on specific nights to be announced), kicking off a weeklong party to remember featuring an all-star supporting cast. Support in Philadelphia at the Tower will be announced shortly.
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Jamey Johnson will join the all-star lineup for Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America, on Saturday, October 2, at Miller Park. Johnson will join Farm Aid president and founder Willie Nelson and board members John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds Also on the bill: Kenny Chesney, Norah Jones, Jason Mraz, Jeff Tweedy, Band of Horses, Amos Lee, Robert Francis, BoDeans, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Randy Rogers Band and The Blackwood Quartet.
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(Submitted) New Noise Santa Barbara will hold its second annual music conference and festival this fall.2nd annual event features Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation, Fitz & The Tantrums, Voxhaul Broadcast, Dr. Drew, Kevin Lyman, Ian Rogers and Many More. The event will kick off Thursday, November 4, with An Evening with Dr. Drew ("Celebrity Rehab"/"Loveline") at the historic Arlington Theatre. Performances by Massive Attack and Thievery Corporation, produced by Nederlander Concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl, will take place Friday, November 5.
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Legacy Recordings has announced announce the release The Sound Of Music: 45th Anniversary Edition. The CD will include the soundtrack from the film, plus a new recording of the film's signature tune, "My Favorite Things," sung by Lea Michele from the FOX-TV series Glee. The Sound Of Music: 45th Anniversary Edition will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets starting November 2 through Legacy/Rodgers & Hammerstein/FOX.
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This fall marks the 10-year anniversary of BET Network's music countdown show, 106 & PARK and they have announced some specials to celebrate.Since 2000, 106 & PARK has provided audiences and fans across the country with celebrity interviews, the hottest music videos, the biggest names in film and television and performances by the best entertainers in the business. Hosted by Terrence and Rocsi, 106 & PARK has become THE destination for today's brightest stars including Jay Z, Diddy, Rihanna, Denzel Washington, Madonna, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Queen Latifah, Will Ferrell, Lady Gaga, Halle Berry, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Lebron James, Whitney Houston, 50 Cent, Sienna Miller, Will Smith, Drake, Katie Holmes, Trey Songz, Kirk Franklin, Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Lopez and many, many others.
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Skrillex is hitting the road for a nationwide tour next week opening for dance/electronic superstar Deadmau5. Well-versed in dub step and electro-house, Skrillex, who, in addition to his own sonic creations has been commissioned to remix songs by the likes of Lady Gaga, La Roux, and Perry Farrell. Skrillex is hard at work on a soon-to-be-released EP.
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Dave Koz will be hitting the road the day after Thanksgiving for the 13th anniversary edition of the Dave Koz and Friends A Smooth Jazz Christmas tour. This year's run will feature special guests South African singer/guitarist Jonathan Butler, keyboardist Brian Culbertson and Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer. It will mark Dulfer's first tour with Koz while Butler and Culbertson are back by popular demand. The artists will perform hits from their respective catalogues and join together on a variety of holiday standards for an inspirational, high-energy show that has become a cherished tradition for many fans. The tour will take them from coast to coast and include three Los Angeles area shows (December 17th & 18th at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and December 19th at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live). The festivities will conclude with a show at Modesto's Gallo Center for the Arts on December 20th.
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VH1 Save The Music Foundation will honor Julie Andrews along with John Legend and John Mayer at a gala on November 8th.Natasha Bedingfield, a member of the VH1 Save the Music Alumni Ambassador Group is scheduled to perform. The program for the evening will celebrate music as universal language that shapes our life stories and include a special tribute to the 45th Anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music. "The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is delighted to honor Julie Andrews at our 2010 Gala," said Paul Cothran, Executive Director of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. "To have the opportunity to celebrate such an incredible talent and individual is a privilege and we are thrilled to have her take part in what will be an unforgettable evening. She joins fellow honorees John Mayer, John Legend... who have all generously given their time, talent and money to advance the Foundation's mission of ensuring that no child be denied the opportunity to receive a complete music education."
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