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A friend up north sent us this bit of news: Regis Philbin & Kelly Ripa are hosting a contest where they will pick one person from North American Radio to sit in and received over 10,000 entries. Winner announced on Sunday...It is now down to the final 10 with voting ending on Sunday, and Scott Mauler from Ottawa's Hot 899 being the 'lone little Canadian' according to Mike Greenberg on ESPN's Mike & Mike. Other Top 10 Contestants include Former WWE Host & Current WPLG (NY, NY) Host Todd Pettingill, and the aforementioned Mike Greenberg from ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike Syndicated Morning Show. If you want to show your support, log on to the Men Of Radio Co-Host For A Day Search on the LIVE! with Regis & Kelly website to view the final top 10 and vote here

Etta James Battling Leukemia

(Gibson) Etta James, the woman most famous for "At Last," has been diagnosed with leukemia, according to The Associated Press.

Her ailment was revealed in documents filed by James' husband Artis Mills. He's seeking to control the finances of the 72-year-old singer, who is being treated for leukemia and also suffers from Alzheimer's disease.

James has mostly been out of the public eye in recent years. According to the documents, she's currently unable to perform many basic functions, including feeding herself. more on this story

Why J.Lo Took The American Idol Gig

(PR) Terra USA had VIP access to a recent 'American Idol' press conference with Jennifer Lopez and got the inside scoop on why the superstar took the stage at the 'Idol' judging table:

"[With] all the experience I have in this business and everything I've been through and all the things I've learned, where else could I put it to good use but by helping other artists and helping being in that position?"

"You have to do what you feel. For me, singing and performing and acting all go hand in hand." more on this story

G-Unit Reunion? New 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck Song Online

We were sent over a YouTube link of a song that is said to be a new track by 50 Cent featuring Lloyd Banks and Young Buck produced by C.G. Productionz.

LatoyaSweet33 says, the video I put on my Youtube channel has been getting an easy 200 views a day.

It's off the upcoming mixtape Payback: Certified Genius Volume 2 that drops on Monday 2/28. Check it out here

Noah and the Whale Set New Album Release

(Big Hassle) Noah and the Whale will release their third album, Last Night On Earth, on March 15h.

The band's first album since 2009 will feature ten brand new tracks, including the first single "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N."

Lead singer Charlie Fink set to work on the album in January of 2010, holed up in a synagogue in East London. Beginning with a few melodic fragments, a sketch for a 10-minute song that resembled Lou Reed's classic "Street Hassle," and a set of lyrics that were begun on a train from Wales to London, something special eventually came into focus, something markedly different from the songs the band had written before. more on this story

Aimee Mann Huggy Bear Benefit

A Little Bird Told us that Aimee Mann, Lori Mckenna, Ron Sexsmith & The Jess Tardy Band will join together to play a benefit for longtime Aimee Mann drummer John "Huggy Bear" Sands at The Paradise Club in Boston on January 21st.

On November 15, 2010 Aimee Mann's longtime drummer and good friend John "Huggy Bear" Sands was struck by a catastrophic heart attack. Still in the hospital, John has a long road of recovery ahead of him. Facing mounting medical bills, his musical community has joined together to raise funds to help defray costs and to do something for the man they have long counted on to the carry the beat for them.

Proceeds from the show will go to benefit John Sands, along with a silent auction that will be held that night. The auction is also open to bidders online through the website and will feature tickets from sold-out shows by Robert Plant, Bright Eyes and The Pogues along with limited edition artwork, V.I.P Red Sox tickets and more. Tickets are $40 and doors open at 7 pm with the show starting at 8 pm. For further information, tickets and to make a donation, please visit www.teamhuggy.com.

Neko Case Raffling Off Middle Cyclone Cover Car

Anti- had this bit of news: Neko Case will give away her beloved classic 1967 Mercury Cougar to one lucky drawing winner to benefit 826 National.

The burgundy-colored Cougar is featured on Case's Grammy-nominated album cover Middle Cyclone.

Commencing on Monday, February 14 and closing to the lucky drawing winner on Friday, February 18, 2011 the Mercury Cougar-Rama Muscle Car-'Splosion will feature the muscle car filled with road trip goodies—Rand McNally guides, gift certificates to Chipotle, a year's supply of Tazo Tea and much, much more. more on this story

Christina Perri To Get Into Some Kind of Trouble with James Blunt

Christina Perri has announced her first ever US tour where she'll be main support for James Blunt's Some Kind of Trouble Tour.

Kicking off April 20th at the House of Blues in Boston the tour will visit marquee venues across the US including the Beacon Theatre in NYC, the Fillmore in Denver, the Wiltern in LA and the Moore Theatre in Seattle before ending in Vancouver, BC on May 10th with a show at the Center for the Performing Arts.

This Spring tour will be most fans first chance to see Perri performing live outside of the National TV performances – Conan, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CBS The Early Show and So You Think You Can Dance – and comes on the heels of Perri's full-length debut release – lovestrong. Due out in April on Atlantic Records, Perri is currently recording the album at Sunset Studios in LA with producer Joe Chicarelli (White Stripes, Tori Amos, The Shins) and mixer Michael Brauer (Coldplay, Regina Spektor). more on this story

OC, Can You Play?

(PR) Whether your piano talents are closer to Chopin or Chopsticks, the Great Park wants to know: OC, Can You Play? Come play the piano and participate in a public arts happening at the Orange County Great Park, presented by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. OC Can You Play? is a free interactive installation that encourages visitors to tickle the ivories on one of 20 artistically enhanced pianos placed at iconic destination locations across the county. The public piano project kicks off January 16 and runs through February 6.

"The mix of music and art in OC Can You Play? is a perfect fit for the Great Park," says Larry Agran, Chair of the Orange County Great Park Board Corporation. "Bringing art of all kinds into a public space is a key part of the Great Park vision. Events like these are a stepping stone to the Great Park becoming OC's new home for the arts."

The piano used at the Great Park for this event was decorated by Irvine artist and teacher Tom Brown, and features a landscape reminiscent of the El Toro area's agricultural heritage. The Great Park Visitors Center also houses a photography exhibition by The Legacy Group titled Phantoms Phorever: Art + Language at MCAS El Toro. On the way to the Great Park Visitors Center, guests will see the Palm Court and Squadron Complex under construction, which will house artists studios and an art gallery, slated to open in mid-2011. more on this story