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Janet Jackson World Tour Expands

Janet Jackson has announced plans to expand her 'Number Ones: Up Close & Personal Tour'.

Janet's largest ever world tour will now be vastly extended to even more global cities in addition to the currently scheduled performances in London, Paris and Monte Carlo.

The North American leg of the tour, which is currently underway, will be continued in the fall after a scheduled spring and summer in Europe. more on this story

Pia Toscano Never Had A Chance at Winning American Idol

(TMZ) Pia Toscano never had a chance of winning "American Idol" according to well-placed sources connected with the production.

We're told before Pia was booted, America's votes put her in the murky middle -- she was never near the top of the heap. As one "A.I." spy put it, "It was only a matter of time before Pia was kicked off. She was never going to win."

And, our spies say, there are 5 remaining contestants who are "fairly consistently placing in the top 4." Our sources would not reveal who they are, but we have an educated guess as to 3 of them -- Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, and James Durbin. As for the remaining 2, we're guessing Jacob Lusk and Casey Abrams. more on this story

Marvin Gaye's What's Going On Super Deluxe Edition To Feature 14 Unreleased Tracks

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's classic "What's Going On," Motown/UMe has announced the release of What's Going On Super Deluxe Edition, on May 17, 2011.

This new Super Deluxe Edition includes two CDs and one vinyl LP, 14 unreleased tracks, copious rarities, all complemented by an oversized booklet with two essays and rare photos from the original cover shoot.

Inside as well is a reproduction of the album graphics, which showcased, for the first time at Motown, the song's lyrics—and identified the musicians. more on this story

Singled Out: Daisy McCrackin's I Think I'm A Ghost

Today Daisy McCrackin tells us about "I Think I'm A Ghost" from her brand new album "God Willing". Here is the story:

I hadn't thought about how complicated it actually was to wrote this song! I wrote the first few lines, "I Think I'm A Ghost" a LONG time ago, at least five years ago. So I just had the idea for it, the title written on a list and few phrases of the melody. Some earlier, much different versions of the song were in my Garageband I'm sure. So I wrote it at a time when I had never recorded or barely even played with other people or played out. It seemed to me that it was a childlike play with the idea of someone not being sure if they exist or not. It's kind of dark, sad and yet comical that the person would not be sure about their own state of incarnation. And I wanted it to be Victorian or somehow vintage, the lost little ghost girl in an old mansion.

I always intended to finish the song but nothing happened with it until I was in Berlin in the freezing winter in a friends living room, sort of stealing away a moment to play in between busy stuff. I had just arrived from shooting my first music video from my first EP in Paris, and my guitar was cold and grumpy from traveling. Suddenly, out popped the whole melody for the chorus and most of the rest of the song. But I thought it would be a new song called Invisible. Only later did I go, "Duh, that's the rest of "Ghost" obviously, Yay!"...I blame jet lag.

Anyway, it was still not a favorite of mine and seemed like there was something wrong with it in the verses, the phrasing or tempo. Then my band, Mike McGill and Salvatore Romano had so many great ideas for it and loved it so much, and insisted that it go on the album. So it just happens to be the single because it's the one that really came together in a special way when we went in the studio and turned out spooky and super great. This is unusual for me and quite a lesson because I am lazy about crafting things - I have a lot of songs and ideas so if a song doesn't seem to "write itself" or come together easily I often don't bother and go on to the next one. This song took a lot of re-working but was worth it in the end. So now I know how to do that. Thanks for listening to it. Peace out.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!

New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys Collection Tracks Announced

The boyband fans have spoken, picking their all-time favorite tracks by New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys for NKOTBSB, the ultimate pop collaborative album for the ages, coming Tuesday, May 24 from Legacy Recordings.

Help Make The Album, a ten-day campaign launched on March 14, invited fans to vote for their favorite New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys songs for inclusion on NKOTBSB, the impending collection of classic tracks and new recordings.

In a ten-day online voting frenzy, devoted fans from 52 countries around the world cast more than a quarter of a million votes for the tunes they most wanted on the NKOTBSB dream compendium. And the Fans Top 5 tracks for each of the bands are here

Goo Goo Dolls, Michelle Branch and Parachute Tour

(WBR) Goo Goo Dolls have extended their American tour with dates that will take the band across the U.S. through late August including cities that they have not played in some time.

The band are touring in support of their current album, Something For The Rest Of Us.

Don't miss Goo Goo Dolls live this summer with Special Guests Michelle Branch and Parachute. Confirmed dates are here

Pink Martini Release Special Japan Benefit Single

Pink Martini has released a new limited-edition Japan benefit single called "Yuuzuki." The song features vocals from Japanese superstar Saori Yuki and orchestrations by Stephen Taylor and Pink Martini pianist/bandleader, Thomas M. Lauderdale.

Of recording with Yuki, Lauderdale notes, "Working on this song with Saori Yuki, it seemed like the perfect vehicle for her. And she just so happened to be in Portland, Oregon to perform a benefit concert with us when Starbucks called and asked if we'd record a song in Japanese to help raise additional money. So it all came together in a matter of days!"

Available until June 30, 100% of the song's proceeds will go toward the Red Cross and their Japan Earthquake/Tsunami relief efforts. Get it here

Dean Martin Cool Then, Cool Now

Here is a bit of news for Dean Martin fans: Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) has announced the release of a new 60+ page hardcover book and musical collection titled "Cool Then, Cool Now," on June 7.

Never before seen photos compiled from personal collections and family archives "Cool Then, Cool Now" goes behind-the-scenes to capture the spirit and life of one of the most unique, and by far coolest entertainers, Dean Martin.

Featured inside is a 2-CD, 28-song collection, spanning Dean Martin's musical career featuring a host of hits including "Everybody Loves Somebody," "Mambo Italiano," "That's Amore," "Sway," "Volare," and rarities such as "Any Man Who Loves His Mother" from the original film soundtrack to Robin and the Seven Hoods. more on this story

MercyMe and Third Day To Headline Fishfest

MercyMe and Third Day will co-headline the 2011 Fishfest to benefit Free Wheelchair Mission.

The 10th annual Fishfest day long festival features three stages of music with the David Crowder Band, and Tenth Avenue North on the main stage.

OC Supertones will headline the alternative rock festival stage featuring John Mark McMillian, Jake Hamilton, and Jamie Grace. Local artist Jana Alayra will star on the children's music stage. more on this story

John Paul Keith Sets New Album Release

John Paul Keith's new album The Man That Time Forgot will be released on June 21st on Big Legal Mess via Fat Possum Records.

Produced by Fat Possum's Bruce Watson, it captures the spirit and energy of the live shows performed by Keith and his band the One Four Fives, but explores a wider range of themes and influences – echoes of Tex-Mex, garage rock, countrypolitan, mid-60's soul/pop, fiery rockabilly, and even Mose Allison's brand of jazz-blues.

In addition to releasing Spills And Thrills, Keith went on to tour the States opening for Memphis' own Lucero, and then to Europe with garage-punk legend Jack Oblivian. 2009 and 2010 kept the One Four Fives busy in Memphis as well, releasing the Live At The Hi-Tone CD and two seven inch-singles. The story continues in 2011 with The Man That Time Forgot, Keith's sophomore album for Big Legal Mess Records. more on this story

Michael Lohan Denies Trying To Break In To Lindsay's Home

(TMZ) Michael Lohan tells TMZ that he WAS at Lindsay Lohan's apartment in Venice, CA Sunday but only because she invited him over ... and not because he was trying to break in.

Michael tells us ... Lindsay wanted him to bring over several items -- including clothes, money and receipts to prove he's made child support payments to his ex-wife Dina.

Michael also insists he went around to the back entrance of the place so he could stay hidden from the paparazzi ... which, if you're familiar with MiLo, is EXTREMELY unusual behavior. more on this story

Amos Lee Announces Dates With Lucinda Williams

Amos Lee will hit the road with singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams for a series of shows in July.

Lee's dates with Williams kick off on July 13th after Lee winds up his headlining spring tour followed by a series of festival dates, including The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in April, Bonnaroo in June, two shows with the Dave Matthews Band Caravan in June and July, the Newport Folk Festival in July, and a performance with My Morning Jacket at Colorado's famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in August.

Lee will appear on TBS's Conan on May 9th and on NBC's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, performing "Jesus" (off Mission Bell) with The Roots, on May 26th. Lee will also appear on CBS's The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson with an airdate to be announced. more on this story

Pet Shop Boys Return With Together

Pet Shop Boys fans will be heading to the digital music shop today as Astralwerks is releasing their latest single "Together".

This track will be accompanied by new versions of "Glad All Over" and "I Cried For Us" plus exclusive remixes.

"Glad All Over" is a version of the early 60s hit by The Dave Clark Five which Pet Shop Boys performed in Chris Lowe's home town of Blackpool, UK last summer. The song has become a victory anthem for Blackpool FC UK football club, which rose to the Premier League this year. This new studio version was arranged and produced by Pet Shop Boys and Tim Powell. more on this story

Elvin Bishop Raisin' Hell Revue

Elvin Bishop will release Raisin' Hell Revue on Delta Groove Records on May 17th.

The live disc features Grammy winner's smash "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" along with blues standards, recorded live in the party atmosphere of the 2010 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.

Elvin Bishop's musical biography is no secret to anyone who has followed blues or rock over the past 40 years. Taken under wing by legendary bluesman Little Smokey Smothers in the '60s, Bishop found a wide audience as guitarist in the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and in the '70s scored a Top-10 radio hit with "Fooled Around and Fell in Love." Along the way, he's carved out a niche all his own, playing an appealing mix of rootsy rock 'n' roll, R&B and barroom boogie, steeped in the heavy blues he learned from Little Smokey all those years ago. more on this story