Backstreet Boy Hitting The Road With Britney Spears

The 5-date tour starts November 20 in La Plata, Argentina and wraps up in Caracas, Venezuela on November 28. more on this story

Glee For Christmas

(popmusiclife) Just in time for the holidays, the Glee franchise will release "Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2" on November 15.

The Glee cast offer their own renditions of such Christmas staples as "Little Drummer Boy," "Let It Snow" and "All I Want For Christmas Is You," as well as their interpretation of Band Aid's 1984 hit "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

New cast members, Lindsay Pearce, Alex Newell and Damian McGinty - from the wildly popular show The Glee Project - are featured on "Do You Hear What I Hear?" and "Blue Christmas," along with Samuel Larson accompanying the Glee cast on "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." more on this story

Lady Gaga and Jason Aldean To Play Grammy Nominations Concert

(popmusiclife) The Grammys are four months away, but the warm-up festivities begin in a few weeks with The Grammy Nominations Concert Live.

Lady Gaga and country artist Jason Aldean are the first performers announced for the show, which happens at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

The program will announce nominations in several categories for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, as well as feature performances by past Grammy winners and/or nominees; additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly. more on this story

Watch Kelly Clarkson Today

(popmusiclife) The day her new album, "Stronger," was released, Kelly Clarkson stopped by The Today Show for an interview and live performance.

Kelly was asked by host Matt Lauer about her thoughts on the new album. "It's my favorite album, it's the best one," she said. "Sonically, it sounds better …I think people know me better as a singer. Just the mics we used, the producers that worked with me, it was really smooth."

There's more Kelly on TV this week, including The View (Wed) and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Fri). Check out Kelly on Today here

Hot Chelle Rae Set New Album release

Hot Chelle Rae have set a November 29th release date for their sophomore album, Whatever, on RCA Records.

The album was produced by Emanuel Kiriakou (Jason Derulo, Selena Gomez), Evan Bogart (Adam Lambert, Rihanna), S*A*M & Sluggo (Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes) and up-and-coming production trio Andrew Goldstein, Dan Book, and Alexei Misoul.

"It's funny because the music we listen to has always centered around pop," says lead guitarist Nash Overstreet. "And I think the success of 'Tonight Tonight' showed us that a lot of people like the same kind of music that we do." more on this story

Coldplay And Kelly Clarkson Lead This Week's New Pop Releases

(popmusiclife) New albums by Coldplay and Kelly Clarkson lead this week's list of new music releases.

Coldplay will have a huge smash with their new "Mylo Xyloto" album; the band were named "Best Act In The World Today" at this year's Q Awards ceremony in London on Monday.

Clarkson is back with "Stronger," featuring the first single, "Mr. Know It All." Kelly will be performing at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles on November 20. more on this story

American Idol's Kendra Chantelle Sets Album Release

Last season American Idol finalist Kendra Chantelle will be releasing her debut album "Unthinkable" on November 7, 2011

Having recently spent time in the studio with producers Elvis "Blacelvis" Williams (Beyonce, Ludacris, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Fergie, Jamie Foxx) and Grammy Award winning producer Harold Lilly (Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia) at Upstairs Studios in Atlanta, GA.

"This recording process has been so comfortable and almost effortless," states Kendra about the recording process. "Elvis, Harold and I all just do what comes naturally to us and it works so well together...to me, that's a sign that it's the right combo. I've heard if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life and I finally understand that. We have spent long days and late nights in the studio but it has yet to feel like 'work.'" more on this story

Mazzy Star Releasing New Single and Limited Edition Vinyl

(Sub) Mazzy Star are set to release a new single on their own Rhymes Of An Hour Records on October 31st digitally with a limited edition 7-inch vinyl to follow.

The Californian duo comprising of Hope Sandoval and David Roback, will perform a string of live shows in early 2012. A full album of brand new material will follow.

The music of Mazzy Star has enthralled music fans around the world since their stunning debut She Hangs Brightly in 1990. After releasing another two impressive and captivating albums, So Tonight That I Might See (1993) and Among My Swan (1996), both members spent time working on separate projects as well as working together. "Common Burn" and "Lay Myself Down" were written and performed by Hope Sandoval and David Roback. The tracks were recorded in California, London and Norway.

You can hear "Lay Myself Down" here.

The Twilight Singers To Release Live Album Next Month

The Twilight Singers will release their first ever live album Live In New York on November 15th.

Recorded at Webster Hall in New York City this past May, the show was easily one of the highlights from the band's world tour in support of their latest release Dynamite Steps. Live In New York features 21 songs from the band's entire career including: "Teenage Wristband," "I'm Ready," "Annie Mae," "On The Corner" and many others.

Live In New York will be released digitally worldwide. However, a limited edition deluxe double CD will be made available directly thru the band's website beginning today: www.thetwilightsingers.com. more on this story

The Good Natured Set For First Public Shows In American

The Good Natured will perform select U.S. dates in January 2012, their first ever American shows outside of SXSW

They will be touring in support of their first U.S. release Skeleton, which was just released digitally.

This expanded 7-track U.S.-only version includes the songs from the band's acclaimed U.K. EPs Skeleton and Be My Animal plus a bonus remix. more on this story

Real World's Puck Sentenced For Domestic Violence Arrest

(TMZ) Legendary "Real World" troublemaker David "Puck" Rainey needs to learn how to be a better father ... at least according to an L.A. judge -- who sentenced the reality star to parenting classes after his recent domestic violence arrest.

As we previously reported, Puck was busted on suspicion of felony corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant back in June.

It's unclear exactly what happened during the incident, but it's likely his kid was present -- because Puck was charged with child endangerment and contributing to delinquency of minor ... in addition to domestic battery and corporal injury on a spouse.

Puck struck a deal with prosecutors yesterday -- in which two counts, child endangerment and corporal injury on a spouse, were dismissed. In exchange, Puck pled "no contest" to domestic battery and contributing to delinquency of a minor.

The judge sentenced Puck to 4 years probation -- in addition to a 52-week domestic violence counseling program and 52 parenting classes.

If that wasn't bad enough, Puck also has to complete 30 days of reflective orange vest-wearing highway clean-up patrol. more on this story