U2 kicked off the North American leg of their 360? Tour on September 13th, and cameras have been rolling during the shows and behind the scenes. Visit the official U2 YouTube channel to see video clips of songs from the concert, including “Your Blue Room” and “Vertigo” from the Chicago shows, a radio interview in Toronto, and an advance screening of an exclusive U2.com chat with the Edge.
Can’t get enough live U2? Download the new Blackberry app that lets you get inside the new album No Line On The Horizon. The app features song previews, news, tour updates, exclusive images of the band in the recording studio and on the road, and more! Find out the specifics on the Blackberry website.
No Line On The Horizon is U2′s twelfth studio album and is available now, in stores or through iTunes.
Tokio Hotel’s new single “Automatic” is available today! Head over to iTunes to grab the epic, first single from their upcoming album Humanoid.
Fans of the German pop phenomenon can now visit Fuse.com’s No. 1 Countdown to vote for the “Automatic” video. Simply check off the band’s name in “Viewer’s Choice” to help them reach #1. Haven’t seen the video yet? Watch it here.
Check out the new TV spot for Madonna’s Celebration CD. The Queen of Pop’s Ultimate Hits Collection is due out next week on September 29th and features digitally remastered versions of “34 songs that changed the world” plus 2 brand new tracks. The release will also be available as a single CD as well as a Premium Version which will include the Celebration Video Collection DVD.
Susan sings The Stones’ ‘Wild Horses’, taken from her forthcoming debut album ‘I Dreamed a Dream’. Go to susanboylemusic.com for the latest news and features on Susan’s official website.
Check out a series of flip cam videos self-shot by the hip-hop group Shwayze. Each video gives you a look into the fun and crazy lifestyle that the Malibu-based duo lives behind the scenes and on tour. Watch the clips below and head over to Shwayze.com
for more information and a list of upcoming tour dates. Get excited for the release of their new album, Let It Beat, available October 27th featuring the hit single “Get U Home.”
“CHECK MY BRAIN” VIDEO PREMIERES ON MTV2′S “UNLEASHED” – PLAYING EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR
BAND ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Hailed by Spin as “one of the catchiest songs of Alice In Chains’ history,” lead single “Check My Brain” has blanketed rock and alternative radio and rocketed straight to No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock Songs Chart and No. 1 on the R&R Rock Chart.
The riff-driven track appears on the band’s highly anticipated new album, Black Gives Way To Blue (Virgin/EMI), available September 29th. Playboy gave the disc four stars, calling it “Alice In Chains’ Back In Black,” Revolver praised the record for its “dense tapestry of heavy guitars and soaring melodies” and Reuters wrote “the heavy guitars, submerged vocals and thunderous rhythm section assures fans that the band has lost none of its menace.”
The “Check My Brain” video premiered yesterday on MTV2′s “Unleashed,” airing every hour on the hour. It also debuted on MTVu, as well as on MTVMusic.com, MTV2.com and MTVu.com. The clip was directed by Alex Courtes, whose credits include U2′s “Vertigo,” Wolfmother’s “Woman” and the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.”
The band (guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, guitarist/vocalist William DuVall, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Inez) has been previewing songs from the album during their current sold-out buzz tour, which wraps September 30th at the Avalon in Los Angeles. Alice In Chains will celebrate the release of Black Gives Way To Blue with a special two-night performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on September 29th and 30th. Next up is a headlining tour of Europe, set to kick off November 12th in Glasgow.
Tour dates are as follows:
Sept. 15 Toronto, ON The Opera House – SOLD OUT
Sept. 16 Cleveland, OH House of Blues – SOLD OUT
Sept. 17 Detroit, MI St. Andrew’s Hall – SOLD OUT
Sept. 19 Chicago, IL House of Blues – SOLD OUT
Sept. 20 Milwaukee, WI The Rave – SOLD OUT
Sept. 21 Minneapolis, MN First Ave – SOLD OUT
Sept. 24 Seattle, WA Moore Theater – SOLD OUT
Sept. 26 Portland, OR Roseland Grill – SOLD OUT
Sept. 28 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore – SOLD OUT
American TV hosts could not contain their excitement about X Factor’s Danyl Johnson as they played his stunning audition on their show.
Johnson got his own segment on NBC’s Today Show, in which he was compared to overnight British singing sensation Susan Boyle.
Johnson wowed judge Simon Cowell and has since become an internet sensation after his audition was posted on YouTube.
The Today Show is now reportedly trying to land Johnson for a performance on its hugely popular morning show.
“He does seem to have great range, but he also has this incredible presence,” said co-host Matt Lauer.
“If you want to go online and watch his whole audition, it is just extraordinary, his presence onstage and how he captivated the audience and judges.”
Johnson was hailed by Cowell as the best first audition he had ever seen when he performed a rendition of a Beatles track, With A Little Help From My Friends.
Now Johnson is being tipped as a favourite to win the talent show.
Michael Jackson’s doctor has posted a bizarre video on YouTube – speaking for the first time to tell family and friends he is ‘fine’.
Dr Conrad Murray is currently under investigation over The King of Pop’s sudden death on 25 June.
Dressed in a suit and tie, Murray protests his innocence in the one-minute video, insisting: “I have done all I could do. I told the truth and I have faith that the truth will prevail.”
He reveals on the video that because of the ongoing police investigation that he is afraid to call friends or family – or even use his email – and has posted the video on YouTube because he is unable to contact them personally.
Dr Murray says in the video: “I want to thank all of my patients and friends who have sent such kind emails, letters and messages…
“Because of all that is going on, I am afraid to return phone calls or use my email, therefore I recorded this video to let all of you know that I have been receiving your messages.
“I haven’t to been able to thank you personally, which you know is not normal for me.?
So far, less than 250 people have viewed the video on YouTube.
The medic’s offices in Houston and Las Vegas have both been raided as authorities seek to find what, if any drugs, including Propofol, were illegally prescribed to the pop icon and if that is what led to his untimely death.
Source: Splash News
The 2009 Teen Choice Awards just announced their full list of nominees, and Lady Gaga is up for FIVE! It looks like our girl may take home a few surfboards!
This year’s show will take place at The Gibson Amphitheatre on Sunday, August 9th. It will air on FOX the very next day ? Monday, August 10th at 8pm (ET/PT). Mark your calenders and be sure to tune in for the 2009 Teen Choice Awards!
Be sure to visit TeenChoiceAwards.com and cast your vote for Lady Gaga! Plus, spread the word to all your friends with TC’s embeddable widget, compatible with Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, & YouTube! The widget is scheduled to go live today!
LADY GAGA NOMINATION CATEGORIES:
1. Choice Music: Single “Poker Face”
2. Choice Music: Female Artist
3. Choice Music: Breakout Artist
4. Choice Music: Hookup “Just Dance” featuring Colby O’Donis
5. Choice Music: Album (Female Artist) (The Fame)
Meet Charice – a seventeen year old Filipino superstar whose powerful voice shines wise beyond her years. Charice was originally discovered by Oprah’s producers via a YouTube video which was filmed when she was just fifteen years old. The internet sensation has impressed both fans and industry professionals after racking up over thirteen million hits online.
Charice recently premiered her new single, “Note To God,” on “Oprah’s Search for the World’s Smartest and Most Talented Kids.” The haunting and emotionally charged track was produced by the legendary David Foster and written by Grammy winner Diane Warren.
Charice is currently in the recording studio working on her new 143/Reprise Records debut, scheduled for a late fall release. Get to know the up-and-coming singer – and be blown away by her voice – by watching her live performance of “Note To God” on Oprah.
Susan Boyle may not be able to complete the national Britain?s Got Talent arena tour as she seems to have cracked under the pressure of intense media coverage. After thousands of tickets were sold and 7 additional tour dates, promoters fear that ticketholders may want their money back now that the YouTube sensation may not perform. A source says ?We are working on a day-by-day basis here. This is about someone’s health and future.? Some have criticized the talent show for not taking better care of Susan and perhaps some others, saying ?There’s a need to look after people properly around the intense process.?
BEHIND THE SCENES OF PAPA ROACH’S VIDEO FOR
“I ALMOST TOLD YOU THAT I LOVED YOU”
SHOCKING IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT – NSFW!
Official video coming soon in clean and dirty versions!
For more information about Papa Roach visit PapaRoach.com. Metamorphosis featuring “I Almost Told You That I Loved You” is in stores now.
Britain?s Got Talent runner up Susan Boyle was admitted to a London clinic this past Sunday, a day after her shocking loss on the show. The YouTube sensation is said to be suffering from exhaustion. One of the show?s judges, Piers Morgan, talked about the singer on a Brit TV show saying ?Nobody has had to put up with the kind of attention Susan has had. Nobody could have predicted it. It has been crazy, she has gone from anonymity to being the most downloaded woman in history.? I would have gone crazy if that much pressure was on me. I wish that Susan get better soon and show the world just how big a star she truly is.
Susan Boyle captured the attention of millions of TV and YouTube viewers around the world when she first performed ?I Dreamed a Dream? in her Britain?s Got Talent audition. In the finals that went on this past Saturday, Susan once again hoped to wow the crowd by singing the same song from ?Les Miserables?. Prior to the show, the 48-year old unemployed Scottish singer was favoured to win. However, when the results were announced, Susan was beat out by dance troupe Diversity. The judges were apparently divided in their opinion and chose the street-dance act over Susan, who took second place. Diversity won 100,000 pounds ($159,000) and will perform for Queen Elizabeth II as part of the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium in December. Don?t be sad for Susan though as reports are saying there are a lot of things being offered to her right now.
Check out Pussycat Dolls’ brand new video for their single “Hush Hush; Hush Hush.” The 70s themed clip is one big dance party featuring amazing costumes, PCD’s trademark moves and a cameo by Perez Hilton!
Dave Matthews Band release second track, “Shake Me Like A Monkey,”
Fans that have purchased the Dave Matthews Band iTunes pass will get a little closer to celebrating the new album, Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King, with a second track from the upcoming record. The exclusive download of “Shake Me Like A Monkey” from the iTunes pass is the second in a series of pre-album releases with the deluxe iTunes package. Also exclusive with the package is a behind the scenes look at the making of the album as well as unreleased b-sides, a digital artwork booklet and live music from the band’s Spring and Summer 2009 tours.
In addition to these rarities, be sure to check out the Dave Matthews Band channel on You Tube to watch the Groo Grux album artwork come alive with a fun and unique musical animation.
Dave Matthews Band’s latest album Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King hits stores June 2nd, but is now available for pre-order with the exclusive iTunes pass! For more news, tour dates and to pre-order the album in a variety of configurations visit DaveMatthewsBand.com.
Lady Gaga paid a visit to ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show’ and performed a stirring rendition of her international smash, “Poker Face”. Watch her tear it up on the keys AND the dance-floor!
“Poker Face” on Ellen:
Brand new remixes of Lady Gaga’s latest single “LoveGame” by Dave Aude, Space Cowboy & Robots To Mars are available today! Download them from iTunes now!
Ashley Tisdale checked in with a new video blog from her radio promo tour. Watch her visit Y100 in Miami, play some new tracks for a group of fans and even stop by 7-11 in her PJs. Be sure to check back on AshleyTisdale.com for updates leading up to the release of her album Guilty Pleasure!
Ashley Tisdale Video:
The Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am Appeared On Oprah To Give College Scholarships To Four High School Seniors
will.i.am on Oprah Video 1:
will.i.am on Oprah Video 2:
Invasion Of Boom Boom Pow – Megamix EP – Available On iTunes Now!
Invasion Of Boom Boom Pow Tracklisting:
1) LET THE BEAT ROCK ? Boys Noize Megamix feat. 50 CENT
2) LET THE BEAT ROCK ? Boys Noize Megamix feat. GUCCI MANE
3) BOOM BOOM STYLE ? Zuper Blahq Megamix feat. Kid Cudi
4) BOOM BOOM GUETTA ? David Guetta’s Electro Hop Remix
5) BOOM BOOM WOW ? D.J. will.i.am Megamix
6) BOOM BOOM BOOM ? DJ Ammo/Poet Named Life Megamix
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Black Eyed Peas
The E.N.D – In Stores June 9, 2009
Check out Ashley Tisdale’s latest video blog to find out more about how she chose her album title. She shares that she considered calling the album “Acting Out” before ultimately landing on Guilty Pleasure. In the end, Ashley admits that she fell in love with Guilty Pleasure because it was a much stronger title.
Head over to AshleyTisdale.com to stay up-to-date on all things Ashley Tisdale leading up to the June 16th release!
A mere two years ago, Esm?e Denters was just a pancake house waitress with a webcam and a dream. An aspiring singer who fell in love with her father’s Stevie Wonder albums as a child, Esm?e was 17 when she began posting videos of herself on YouTube singing her favorite hits by Beyonc?, Alicia Keys, P!ink, and Natasha Bedingfield.”I had seen all these videos of amateur singers, which gave me the idea,” she says. “I was just interested in what other people thought of my voice.” Within nine months, Esm?e’s videos had racked up 21 million views, and she became the number one most-subscribed musician in the history of the popular video-sharing website.
Esm?e’s clips soon caught the attention of Justin Timberlake – one of her musical idols – who was drawn to her silky, soulful voice, natural charisma and songwriting talent. He then signed her to his label Tenman Records, an imprint of Interscope, and began executive producing and co-producing the majority of her debut album. They lined up an impressive list of noted songwriters and producers to collaborate on the project including Polow Da Don (Usher, Ciara), Stargate (Rihanna, Ne-Yo), OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder (Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield), and Toby Gad (Beyonc?, Fergie). The result is an edgy, soulful pop-R&B set that Esm?e says truly reflects who she is as a person.
Relatability was something that was important to Esm?e on her debut outing, which is why she was thrilled for the opportunity to co-write the majority of the songs. Her first single, “Outta Here,” sends a message of female empowerment through a hybrid of urban beats, pop lyrics and rock attitude. Sneak a peek into the studio to learn more about the Dutch beauty when she recorded the track with Justin Timberlake and Polow Da Don.
Hollywood hair metal dreamers Steel Panther have launched an all out attack on the pop mainstream with their newest video ?Death to All But Metal?. Asserting their alpha male dominance with plenty of hairspray, spandex, and sick stage moves, Steel Panther have taken shots against anyone NOT flying the hair metal flag. Kanye West, Madonna, and 50-Cent are among the superstars targeted by lead singer Michael Starr?s wrath in the clip.
?Death to All But Metal? is an homage to Van Halen?s classic ?Hot For Teacher? video and also features a cameo by smart mouth comedienne Sarah Silverman as the school principal.
Steel Panther?s new album, Feel The Steel, hits stores on 6/9 (how fitting is that date?!)
Check out Steel Panther?s new video for ?Death To All But Metal? below:
Check out this week?s episode of Clique Girlz TV at dance rehearsal. The girls spend some time with top-notch choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson (MTV?s Making The Band) working on some new moves in the studio. Destinee says that rehearsal has ?been going amazing? after about two months.
Clique Girlz? Incredible EP is available now.
Bad Flirt checked in before their show in NYC last week for a quick songwriting lesson. Watch Evan talk about their new instruments from Phil Collins and Laura rock out on the hand flute.
The Montreal-based band also share another in-depth history lesson, this time about Pittsburgh, including how the city was settled by pirates and was the birthplace of the Rolling Stones.
Catch Bad Flirt on tour in the US now in support of their album Virgin Talk.
Check out the new song by Kate Voegele, ?Manhattan From The Sky,? now available at iTunes. The track was featured on last night?s episode of One Tree Hill and is one of the several shiny new gems featured on her upcoming release, A Fine Mess, due out in May. Voegele, who plays the spunky Mia on the popular teen drama, calls the placement of ?Manhattan From The Sky? ?the most amazing set-up ever.? “The coolest thing is how they worked the song into the show so that it enhanced the scene, and how the scene enhanced the song.?
She says the idea for the piano-driven pop number came to her while sitting in a plane, 30,000 feet above New York City. “I was just thinking about how Manhattan looks like a little piece of Lego,” Voegele recalls, “but once you’re inside, it’s totally crazy and messy and there’s a wonderful chaos going on all around the city.”
In case you missed the episode last night, check out a montage piece of the show featuring footage of her character Mia?s budding romance with Chase set to the music of ?Manhattan From The Sky.? Voegele even took to her video blog yesterday straight from Wilmington, NC to talk about how excited she was about the song?s debut on the show. Watch her update on MySpace.com/kateontour.
Video of One Tree Hill montage piece:
Check out Steve Rushton?s just released video for ?Emergency? from the upcoming Race To Witch Mountain movie. Steve also has two original songs on the Hannah Montana: The Movie Soundtrack due out 3/24, and in addition, appears in the film alongside Miley.
Steve is currently in the studio with John Fields (Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato) working on his debut album on Hollywood Records.
Check out this week?s episode of Clique Girlz TV at Radio Disney?s Girl Fest in Portland, Oregon. The girls get to hang out with some lucky fans, sign autographs, and snap photos backstage before their performance.
Jordyn Taylor caught up with Paris and Destinee last weekend at Universal?s Grammy Bash and admitted she is a fan of Clique Girlz TV! Watch the clip to find out Destinee?s favorite performances from the star-studded night.
