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David Cook Records New Farewell Song for American Idol

RCA sent over word that Season 7 American Idol winner David Cook has recorded the farewell song for the 10th season of American Idol.

The song, chosen by American Idol creator and Executive Producer Simon Fuller, is a remake of Simple Minds 1985 smash "Don't You (Forget About Me)" will air each week as contestants are eliminated.

"Don't You (Forget About Me)" will be made available starting on today for free on DavidCookOfficial.com for those who preorder David's forthcoming album. more on this story

Lindsay Lohan Seeking Plea Bargain For Necklace Lifting?

(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan's lawyer and the prosecutor have been trying to hammer out a plea bargain but have hit a wall, so now they're having a pow wow with the judge to break the stalemate.

Sources connected to the case tell TMZ ... Shawn Holley has been speaking with Dannette Meyers about copping a plea in Lindsay's felony grand theft case -- the whole necklace thing -- but Meyers won't budge on 6 months in jail.

So ... we've learned Holley and Meyers will go to court next week and meet with Judge Keith Schwartz in his chambers. We're told Holley will ask the judge what sentence he'd hand down if Lindsay pleads guilty or no contest. more on this story

Snoop Dogg Goes Boom With T-Pain

(EMI) Snoop Dogg has released a new single, Boom, to radio. The track, as well as its accompanying video, features T-Pain singing an undeniably catchy hook.

"Boom" is the second official single from the forthcoming "Doggumentary," due out on March 29th. Produced by hitmaker Scott Storch, the infectious song uses a recognizable sample from the 80's hit "Situation" by Yaz. The video, directed by Dylan Brown (who also directed Snoop's videos for New Year's Eve and Wet), will make its debut on March 8th, the same day it will be available on iTunes.

Snoop's first single, "Wet," is also still going strong at radio. Super producer and arguably the most well known DJ in the world, David Guetta felt compelled to put his own spin on the track after listening and instantly loving it. Guetta's version of "Wet" will not only be available on the international version of "Doggumentary" but also as a bonus track on US digital album exclusively on iTunes. more on this story

The Best Of Leon Russell

Capitol/EMI have announced a April 5th release date for The Best Of Leon Russell, a collection of Leon Russell's top 1970s classics gathered for a new CD and digital release.

In addition to the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee's major chart hits and album standouts, the 16-track collection features "If It Wasn't For Bad," the lead single from The Union, Russell's 2010 collaborative album with Elton John, and his live performance of "Jumpin' Jack Flash/Youngblood" from 1971's Album of the Year GRAMMY winner, The Concert for Bangladesh.

In addition to "If It Wasn't For Bad" and "Jumpin' Jack Flash/Youngblood," The Best Of Leon Russell features a broad sampling of Russell's album singles and popular songs, including "A Song For You," "Shoot Out On The Plantation," "Delta Lady," and "Hummingbird" from his acclaimed 1970 self-titled album, which peaked at #60 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart, "Stranger In A Strange Land" and "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" from 1971's Leon Russell and The Shelter People, which reached #17 on the Top 200 Albums chart, "Tryin' To Stay 'Live" from 1971's Asylum Choir II, which peaked at #70 on the Top 200 Albums chart, "This Masquerade," "Out In The Woods," and Billboard Hot 100 single "Tight Rope," from 1972's Carney, which hit #2 on the Top 200 Albums chart, Billboard Hot 100 single "If I Were A Carpenter" from 1974's Stop All That Jazz, which reached #34 on the Top 200 Albums chart, Billboard Hot 100 singles "Lady Blue" and "Back To The Island" from 1976's Will O' The Wisp, which peaked at #30 on the Top 200 Albums chart, and his #1 Billboard Country chart single "Heartbreak Hotel" with Willie Nelson, from 1979's Willie & Leon: One For The Road, which hit #3 on Billboard's Country Albums chart and #25 on the Top 200 Albums chart. more on this story

Denise Richards Says Charlie Sheen's Too Risky for Her Kids

(TMZ) Denise Richards will not let her two kids near Charlie Sheen because she thinks it's just too risky ... sources tell TMZ.

Denise, we're told, is "disgusted" with Charlie and the way he's living, and believes he would put 6-year-old Sam and 5-year-old Lola at risk.

Denise thinks Charlie is unstable, but also thinks the goddesses should not be anywhere near her kids -- partly because of allegations that at least one of them may be using drugs. more on this story

Barry Manilow's Duets Coming in May

Legacy have announced a May 3rd release date for Barry Manilow's Duets featuring 15 of the singer's most famous collaborations.

Barry Manilow has been proudly collaborating with the world's greatest singers whenever possible. His duet partners have included Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, Reba McEntire, Mel Torme, Sarah Vaughan, Diane Schuur, Phyllis McGuire (of the McGuire Sisters), Sheena Easton, and many more. He has also collaborated with pop groups like Kid Creole & the Coconuts and The Association.

Duets is a timely reminder of Barry Manilow's successful residency at the Paris Theater in Las Vegas, with performance dates now extended into 2012. more on this story

Pet Shop Boys' Ballet This Month

Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe have announced a March 22nd release for the music for their first ever full-length ballet, The Most Incredible Thing.

The ballet is collaboration with choreographer Javier De Frutos and Britain's leading contemporary dance theatre, Sadler's Wells. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson story of the same title, it runs at Sadler's Wells in London from March 17-26, 2011.

Tennant and Lowe proposed Andersen's story as the basis for a new ballet to Sadler's Wells in London in 2007 after a friend, the then Royal Ballet principal, Ivan Putrov, asked Neil Tennant if Pet Shop Boys would consider writing a piece of music for him to dance to at Sadler's Wells. more on this story

Antonia Bennett Going SXSW

Tony Bennett's daughter Antonia is making her SXSW debut with 5 showcases to preview her new pop/rock album that includes a cover of Divinyls "Pleasure and Pain".

The upcoming SXSW showcases will coincide with Ms. Bennett's first trip to the preeminent music event; "I'm really psyched to have the opportunity to play at SXSW. I have never been there before and have heard from all my friends and colleagues that it is an amazing festival and a really cool hang." For these appearances, her band will feature guitarists Danny Murphy and JJ Farris with bassist Keith Lentin and drummer Ben Antelis.

On Friday March 18 at Momo's on 6th street, Planet L.A. Records, in conjunction with Music Box Library, StageIt, Songs Inc, 1888 Media, Hello Music, Blue Mics, Bogner Amps, Schecter guitars, TC Electronic, JakPrints, Honest Tea, KIND snack bars and Whole Foods, is hosting a day event (12PM– 6PM CST) featuring a short set by Ms. Bennett and nine other artists. more on this story

Behind The Music: Nelly Tease

Vh1 sent over some quotes from the upcoming premiere of "Behind The Music: Nelly." The full episode premieres on Monday, March 7th at 10 PM ET/PT.

"Now I was hard on him when it came to discipline. He probably said I abused him too by the way I was whoopin' his butt or beatin' on him. But it made a better person out of him." - Cornell Haynes, Sr., Nelly's father, on Nelly's abuse claims and his childhood

"My father lead by fear. I did what my father said 'cause I was scared of getting my ass beat. His voice rang so vividly in my head. That it was just…a fear." – Nelly on his father while growing up

"I was slinging whatever I could get my hands on. Whether it was chronic, whether it was crack." - Nelly on selling drugs straight out of high school more on this story

Matt and Kim Sidewalks Tour

Matt and Kim will kick off their Sidewalks headlining US tour on May 28th at the Sasquatch Music Festival and the trek also includes a stop at Bonnaroo on June 10th.

It's the official tour in support of their third full-length, Sidewalks, out now via FADER Label, and the plan is to tear every playhouse down.

Each show will be a full night of dance debauchery and next day regrets. But Matt & Kim will not be alone; THE THERMALS are coming along too, and DJ AUTOBOT from FLOSSTRADAMUS will be carrying the nonstop dance party through the evening and between bands. Put on some clothes you don't care about getting dirty, and for f's sake, get there on time. more on this story

Junip Map Out Tour

(Mute) In addition to North American tour dates this spring, Junip will make their first appearance at Bonnaroo, performing on June 12th.

Junip released a new EP "In Every Direction" on February 22nd. The new EP features remixes by Dale Earnhardt JR JR and White Sea (Morgan Kibby of M83), and includes three brand new, unreleased B-sides; "Näckrosdammen", "Pling", and "White Rain".

The video for "In Every Direction" was directed by Junip drummer Elias Araya. Elias found inspiration for the video in his father's art – his father is the painter and sculptor, Kent Karlsson (www.kentkarlsson.net). Elias presents images in a simple, iconic way using different backgrounds refracted through a diamond. A few of his father's porcelain dog collection also made the video. more on this story

Fat Beats Pop Up This Weekend

(Audible Treats) Fat Beats Records will be opening the doors of their Warehouse, located at 110 Bridge Street in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm this Saturday, March 5th for the first of what will be a monthly Pop-Up Shop record store and music celebration.

Helping to celebrate the pop-up shop and in-store will be DJ Spinna, DJ Evil Dee, and Rich Medina, in addition to a number of surprise guests throughout the day. Recreated to capture the atmosphere of the original retail stores, the event will give hip-hop heads an opportunity to come together, celebrate, and support independent hip-hop once again.

This past September marked a somber moment for hip-hop fans worldwide, when Fat Beats Records closed the doors of its final two retail locations in New York and Los Angeles. Since opening in 1994, hip-hop fans have traveled from far and wide to visit the iconic Manhattan and Los Angeles stores, in addition to locations in Atlanta, Amsterdam, and Tokyo, all of which had been shuttered in recent years. At the time of the closing, DJ Premier, who helped celebrate the store's final send-off, said, "The closing of Fat Beats is just like one of my friends passing away. They promoted vinyl at its highest degree for the culture of good music and that makes it more difficult to say goodbye." more on this story

Country Seems To Be Doing Fine

(Submitted) The results of the CRB Country radio research study presented today at CRS 2011 provided a wealth of encouraging news for Country radio and the Country Music industry.

The comprehensive study, sponsored through a partnership between Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. and the Country Music Association, polled 5,000 P1 Country radio listeners about their consumption habits and the state of Country Music in general. Nearly 200 industry professionals were also polled to gauge their insight and perceptions about the Country format versus those of the consumer.

The "big picture" findings from the study, conducted by North Carolina-based media research firm Coleman Insights, concluded that consumers perceive the overall state of Country Music as significantly more positive than professionals in the industry do. Additionally, radio is the medium which makes consumers feel "most connected" to Country Music and remains the most consistent means of new music discovery for them. New media usage in Country Music continues to increase among all age demographics, showing growth patterns consistent with those in other formats. Complete findings from the study will be available at CRB.org and ColemanInsights.com on Wednesday, March 9, at 10 a.m. CST. more on this story