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Coldplay, Katy Perry, Gorillaz, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Beach Boys and More for Japan

EMI sent over word that they have launched a charity auction to help raise funds to help the Red Cross support people affected by last month's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, through an incredible worldwide auction of personal items and memorabilia.

The charity auction, which will be managed by eBay, features items from some of the world's biggest stars, including Coldplay, Norah Jones, Katy Perry, Gorillaz, Iron Maiden, Jane Birkin, the Beach Boys, David Guetta, Michael Franti, Lady Antebellum, The Chemical Brothers, Depeche Mode, Celtic Woman, 30 Seconds To Mars, Rosanne Cash, Daft Punk, Herbert Grönemeyer, Angela Gheorghiu, Keith Urban, Good Charlotte, and The Beatles.

All funds raised will be used towards the Japanese Red Cross disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Funds will be used for the on-going provision of immediate relief to support the affected population during their recovery. EMI Group has committed to match all funds raised from the auction up to a maximum of one million euros. more on this story

Apocalypse Now for Charlie Sheen

(TMZ) Charlie Sheen celebrated his best show yet on the "Violent Torpedo of Truth Tour" with an explosive private party by renting out an entire Cleveland multiplex for a screening of "Apocalypse Now."

Sources on team Sheen tell TMZ ... after Charlie brought down the house in Cleveland -- with a standing ovation -- he surprised his crew with a trip to a local 12 screen cinema to watch the classic film starring his dad.

We're told 'Wild Thing' and about 50 of his closest friends had the run of the theater. Jujubes and tiger blood for everyone! more on this story

Jim Bianco Returns With Loudmouth

Jim Bianco reached out to his loyal fan base to fund his third full-length album, Loudmouth, which was released yesterday.

Fresh off dates on the Cayamo Cruise with John Prine, Patti Griffin, Buddy Miller and Richard Thompson and performances at SXSW, Bianco will kick off a national record release tour in Los Angeles at the weekly party "School Night" hosted by KCRW's Chris Douridas and proclaimed by Paste Magazine as "best party in America."

Bianco, well-known for his live performance, has toured with artists such as Imogen Heap, Butch Walker, Concrete Blonde and Loudon Wainwright III. He's performed on the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," NPR's "Mountain Stage" and has been known as the miscreant of the legendary Hotel Café tour since it's inception. Bianco's music has most recently been featured on HBO's "True Blood." Bianco currently appears in "Sing, The Hotel Café Tour", a documentary titled after Bianco's last record, where he can be seen sporting a mohawk, badmouthing his friends and making out with Butch Walker. "Sing, The Hotel Café Tour" airs this month on the Documentary Channel and will be screened in April at the Nashville Film Festival. more on this story

Universal Launch Groovetown Vinyl

Universal Music Group Distribution have launched Groovetown Vinyl, a new online storefront specializing in high-quality audio products for the discerning music fan. For the first time, visitors to the site will be able to purchase "lossless" audio FLAC files bundled with collectible high quality vinyl at a discounted price.

"In recent years, there's been a revolution in sound quality and consumers are clamoring for the richest experience from their audio collection," stated Mitch Rotter, SVP Marketing & Product Development for UMGD. "Music fans have fallen in love all over again with the vinyl experience, from the packaging to the distinctive sound to the collectability, and the FLAC file provides the ease of digital listening without any of the sacrifice that normally accompanies digitally compressed audio files. Groovetown's quality audio products will satisfy all types of consumers - the audiophile, the technologist, and the true music aficionado."

For a limited time, visitors purchasing bundled FLAC and vinyl products will receive a 15% discount on all purchases and free shipping on transactions over $50.00. Visitors can also enter a sweepstakes to win a vinyl starter collection consisting of 1 copy of every LP available on the site. This promotion will run from April 5th to April 19th. Check it out here

Dead Rock West Cover Staples Singers Song With X's Exene Cervenka

Dead Rock West has premiered their cover of the Staples Singers' "Two Wings" featuring X's Exene Cervenka.

The track comes from their new record Bright Morning Stars, which is due out next Tues 4/12 via Red River Records. Check the new song out here

The vocal duo—comprised of Cindy Wasserman and Frank Lee Drennen—recruited a number of guest performers for the new album including John Doe, Exene Cervenka and DJ Bonebrake of X and The Jayhawks' Mark Olson. The record was produced by Grammy-nominated recording artist and producer Peter Case (the Nerves, the Plimsouls). more on this story

Randy Houser Releases New Song

Randy Houser returns to the airwaves with an a new ballad called "In God's Time."

The record will impact radio on April 25, but it is exclusively available on iTunes now through April 26. In addition, fans can download Houser's latest album, They Call Me Cadillac, for $6.99 in recognition of the new single.

"I hope 'In God's Time' will touch people for different reasons-- whether it's spiritually or just personally. I think everyone has little 'miracles' in their life that happen when they least expect them — and sometimes they're what need to happen versus what we really want to happen," Houser said. "The song is about helping myself and others to realize that things happen for a reason." more on this story

The Judds Release New Collection of Songs

(Webster) Yesterday, The Judds released a new album entitled I Will Stand By You: The Essential Collection.

The new compilation features twelve classics as well as two brand new songs: "I Will Stand By You" and "Back Home" (featuring Alison Krauss).

These new songs celebrate the first time the legendary duo have recorded together since 2004 when Naomi joined Wynonna for "Flies On The Butter," which is also featured on the album. more on this story

Aubrey O'Day Announces First Solo Single

(42 West) Universal Motown Records have set a April 12 release date for "Automatic," the debut solo single from Aubrey O'Day, former Danity Kane singer and current star of Oxygen's hit reality series, "All About Aubrey".

Produced by Adonis (Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Usher), "Automatic," "All About Aubrey" viewers will recognize from the show's opening sequence as she sings, "When the beat goes boom / I hit the room / My body goes automatic." "Automatic" will be available for purchase exclusively at iTunes starting on April 12.

"I'm a proud new SRC/Universal Motown artist and I want to thank SRC CEO Steve Rifkind for believing in me," said O'Day. "I also want to thank my loyal fans who have kept me going through this long journey of ups and downs," she added. "That's why I'm excited to share my first dance single, 'Automatic,' with them. It's the first song I recorded for my solo project because I wanted to represent all the people who don't feel the need to go all out to get attention. This song is for everyone who automatically commands attention whenever they walk into a room! Everything they do is Automatic!" more on this story

British Royal Weddings of the 20th Century Coming To DVD

MVD have set a May 17th release date for the "British Royal Weddings of the 20th Century" which will feature 3 hours of archival footage available on DVD for the very first time.

Throughout the twentieth century, Royal Weddings were events of majestic splendour. People would camp out overnight in the streets of London to get a prime location for the procession the next day. They would gather in their thousands to garner a glimpse of the newly married couple on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Street parties were held up and down the country in celebration - the extravagance, the splendour, the sheer pomp and pageantry all combined to make for extraordinary scenes of patriotic pride and national unity.

In this collection we relive all the major Royal Weddings of the Twentieth Century, seeing them just as the cinema audiences of the time would have experienced them. Join us in a comprehensive and nostalgic look back at some of the most memorable and extraordinary days, in not just royal history, but in the history of Britain. more on this story