I’m not sure if anyone still cares about them but I’m posting this just in case. The Smashing Pumpkins are heading out for a 20th Anniversary tour. The tour will kick off on October 26 in Mountain View, California Shoreline Amphitheatre and will wrap up on December 3 in Los Angeles, California Gibson Amphitheatre. I don’t know if it was meant as cheesy as it is or it was just coincidental but their 20th anniversary tour sees the band making 20 performances. Most of the dates also see them making repeat performances at the same place the next day. The band will travel to California, New York, Ontario, Washington DC, Boston, Connecticut, Chicago and St. Louis for their tour.
Sources are saying that Christina Aguilera will be selling her new album ‘Keeps Gettin’ Better – A Decade of Hits’ exclusively at Target and Target.com on November 11. Pre-orders of the record began selling on September 30 at Target.com. As a special bonus to Target buyers, pre-orders of the CD were also couple with a free download of the singer’s new single ‘Keeps Gettin’ Better’. The album includes ten of her most popular hits as well as two new singles including ‘Dynamite’. The singer has also re-recorded two classic songs, ‘Genie in a Bottle’ and ‘Beautiful’ for the album. Christina released a statement regarding the album saying “I can’t believe it’s been over 10 years since my first album and it was really exciting to put all of my favorite songs in one collection for my fans.
The Jonas Brothers were recently spotted shooting their music video for the single ‘Lovebug’ in San Pedro, California. Nick, Joe and Kevin were also joined by Camilla Belle who makes an appearance in the video. A love interest perhaps? Check out their old school duds in this still shot. I wonder what the video’s theme is all about. This is also the set of t he video where they were spotted coming out of their wardrobe trailer covered by a blanket and umbrella to keep details under wraps. I guess part of it has been revealed.
Run DMC, Metallica and the Stooges are among the nine nominees up for induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In order to receive a nod, an act must have released its first single 25 years prior. This is the first year that Run DMC qualifies and if they get accepted, they will be the second rap act ever to be inducted as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five was the first rap group inducted in 2007. The other nominees include Jeff Beck, singer Wanda Jackson, Little Anthony and the Imperials, War, Bobby Womack and disco R&B group Chic. Noticeably missing from the ballot were Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bon Jovi who both just became eligible. The five most voted nominees will be announced in January with the induction following in April.