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Beyonce Scores Biggest DVD of 2010

Music World/Columbia Records announced that Beyonce's I Am...World Tour concert film was the best-selling music DVD of 2010.

Filmed during her international concert tour, the deluxe DVD/Soundtrack edition---including the concert DVD, a live soundtrack, an exclusive, intimate documentary and explosive travelogue, and a 40-page collection of never-seen photos---was released on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 and still holds the #1 position on Nielsen SoundScan Music DVD chart. A Blu-ray version of Beyonce's I AM...WORLD TOUR is also available.

In Brazil, where Beyonce played to massive audiences, including 60,000 in Sao Paulo, last winter, the DVD has been certified platinum. It is also certified Platinum in the UK and is certified gold in six countries including France, Australia and Canada. more on this story

Quentin Tarantino To Be Honored at Critics' Choice Movie Awards

(PR) The Broadcast Film Critics Association will present Quentin Tarantino with its first ever Critics' Choice Music+Film Award at the 16th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

The all new Critics' Choice Music+Film Award was created to honor a single filmmaker who has not only inspired moviegoers with his cinematic storytelling, but has heightened the impact of film through the brilliant use of source and soundtrack music. Maroon 5 will perform a special musical tribute from one of Tarantino's most memorable movie scenes. The ceremony will air live on VH1 on Friday, January 14 at 9:00 PM ET/PT from the Hollywood Palladium.

The inaugural Critics' Choice Music+Film Award will honor director Quentin Tarantino who, throughout his career, has truly harnessed the power of a single song and created unforgettable, heart-breaking, exhilarating, and always dynamic moments that remain in the minds of his audience. His mastery of the artful integration of music and film can be seen in such classic movies as "Pulp Fiction," "Reservoir Dogs," "Kill Bill: Vol 1 & 2," and most recently, "Inglourious Basterds." more on this story

Lady Antebellum To Play CTIA Unplugged Event

(PR) This year's CTIA Unplugged event will feature Lady Antebellum. CTIA Unplugged will take place on the evening of March 23 at the Hard Rock LIVE in Orlando.

International Ctia Wireless will take place March 22-24, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center. Partner events begin on March 21.

With more than 3.5M copies of their latest album, "Need you Now," sold, and more than two million ringtones and ringbacks to their credit, Lady Antebellum will entertain attendees at the CTIA networking reception, back for its second year. more on this story

James Blunt To Get in Some Kind Of Trouble at Free Terminal 5 Gig

(PR) JetBlue Airways have announced a free, private concert by James Blunt on Tuesday, January 18 at Terminal 5 (T5) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

The Live from T5 concert will celebrate the release of five-time Grammy nominated, British singer/songwriter Blunt's new album "Some Kind Of Trouble," which lands at U.S. stores and online retailers that same day.

"JetBlue is constantly seeking ways to provide fun, unique experiences for our customers, both on the ground and in the air, and we are happy to give travelers the opportunity to be center stage with Live from T5's private performances," said Lisa Borromeo, manager of brand and partnerships at JetBlue. "Aligning with his upbeat, newfound sense of spontaneity on the new album, we are thrilled to add five-time Grammy-nominated artist James Blunt to the series line-up." more on this story

Garth Brooks Extends Vegas Run

Garth Brooks will extend his run in Vegas with more shows announced that will last through this summer.

Garth Brooks has performed to sold-out crowds and rave reviews at the intimate Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas since December 2009.

Tickets for the next series of highly anticipated concerts will go on sale on Saturday, January 15 at 10 a.m. PT. more on this story

Frank Sinatra: Best of Vegas, Set For Release

(conqueroo) Frank Sinatra: Best of Vegas, a series of live recordings is set for release on Concord Records on February 15, 2011.

The 14-song set, under license from Frank Sinatra Enterprises (FSE), captures Sinatra in concert at the Sands, Caesars Palace and the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas between 1961 and 1987.

The collection is a distillation of highlights from Sinatra: Vegas, the five-disc boxed set (4 CD/1 DVD) of live recordings released by Reprise Records in 2006. more on this story

Before There Was Rosalyn Lineup Change

(Victory) Before There Was Rosalyn is starting 2011 with a revamped lineup and a touring schedule.

Vocalist Carlos Salazar says, "As a band, I don't think we have ever been as excited as we are about the new music we are writing. Having the new faces (though old friends) become a part of the Rosalyn family has seen the band transform into a more unified and efficient incarnation.

"In short, we have never seen more eye to eye on what we want to accomplish and the kind of band we want to be. We are very excited to get back out on the road and introduce the new members, as well as the new musical direction of the band." more on this story

Kimberly Caldwell Sets Album Release

EMI sent over word that Kimberly Caldwell will release her debut CD, Without Regret on April 19th.

Produced by Marshall Altman, Tommy Henriksen, John Mark & MachoPsycho, Without Regret features the single "Desperate Girls & Stupid Boys."

The single is currently available at all major digital retail outlets and the accompanying video, directed by Lex Halaby (Hoobastank, Juanes) will premiere on Vevo on Tuesday, January 18th. more on this story

Keke Palmer Keeping Busy

Interscope says that Keke Palmer just may be the busiest 17-year-old girl in America in 2011.

Establishing herself as one of the fastest rising stars of her generation, Palmer will continue to star in the title role of the Nickelodeon sitcom "True Jackson, VP" while simultaneously shooting a movie musical, producing and starring in a second feature film, and performing voiceover characters in both a major animated motion picture and a new animated television series.

Additionally, in anticipation of her sophomore album which Interscope will release later this year, Keke has already produced a video for her song "The One You Call." more on this story

The Ten Tenors For Oprah

(PR) Australia's The Ten Tenors, will bring their vocal power to TV audiences across America in "Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure" episode airing nationwide January 18, 2011 (check local listing for times).

While in the land Down Under, with the 300-seat audience she surprised with a trip to Australia, Oprah treated her guests to a beachside performance by internationally-acclaimed, Brisbane-based, singing sensation, THE TEN TENORS.

Now audiences can catch these rousing, magical voices On The Ten Tenors "The Power Of Ten" Tour North America 2011 live, on stage. more on this story

Big Time Rush DVD

Nickelodeon will release Big Time Rush: Season One, Volume One in March. Here is the official word with the details:

Your favorite four best friends from Minnesota are hitting it big with their first DVD, Big Time Rush: Season One, Volume One. Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan trade in their hockey sticks and parkas for a chance at music superstardom in Los Angeles, but the road to success isn't easy! Can they handle being thrown into the glamorous Hollywood scene and are they dedicated enough to make their dream a reality?

This brand-new two-disc set includes the first eleven episodes of the series plus a bonus episode with special features and guest appearances by Nicole Scherzinger, Chris Masters, Erik Estrada and Lorenzo Lamas. Watch Nickelodeon's latest hit series from the very beginning more on this story

Guitar Center Announce Drum-Off Winner

Guitar Center announced that Isaias Gil, of Houston, TX was the winner of Guitar Center's 22nd annual Drum-Off, the search for the nation's top undiscovered drummer.

Performing in front of a capacity crowd this past Saturday, January 8th at The Music Box at Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood, CA 26-year old Isaias Gil beat out four other Drum-Off finalists from across the country to win a prize package worth more than $40,000 and earning the title of Guitar Center's Drum-Off Champion.

Isaias was chosen by a panel of judges that featured some of today's most respected and distinguished drummers including John Tempesta (The Cult), Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp) Trevor Lawrence Jr (Herbie Hancock, Eminem) Tony Royster Jr (Jay-Z) Atom Willard (Angels & Airwaves, Social Distortion), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Dave Elitch (The Mars Volta), Keith Harris (Black Eyed Peas), Rick Latham (Juice Newton) and Jason Sutter (Foreigner). more on this story