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Michael Jackson Remembered By Stars
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Industry News, Pop, Rock,
We gve you a look at celebrities mourning Michael Jackson on Twitter, but many have released longer statements as well. Madonna says she “can’t stop crying” about the death of Michael Jackson.
The singer has been sobbing uncontrollably since she heard the 50-year-old Jackson had passed away yesterday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home. She said: “I can’t stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.”
Singer Sir Elton John was halfway though his annual White Tie and Tiara Ball when he heard about Michael’s death. He broke the news to his guests - including Liz Hurley, Hugh Grant, Lily Allen and Kelly Osbourne - before dedicating his song Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me to Michael. Nearly half of his guests left after they found out about the death.
Britney Spears was one of the first to express her grief about the pop icon’s passing. In a statement issued last night, she said: “I was so excited to see his show in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly in to see him. He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I’m devastated he’s gone!”
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Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Has Died
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Industry News, Pop, Rock,
It is alleged the ‘Thriller’ singer passed away from cardiac arrest today, June 25th 2009. The news was first broken by TMZ, with CNN reporting he was in a coma. Emergency services in California confirm they rushed a 50-year-old man to hospital this afternoon, but strict privacy laws mean that they cannot confirm if it was the singer.
TMZ reported: “Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable to revive him. When paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back. A source tells us Jackson was dead when paramedics arrived. Once at the hospital, the staff tried to resuscitate him but they had no luck. We’re told one of the staff members at Jackson’s home called 911. LaToya ran in the hospital sobbing after Jackson was pronounced dead.”
The singer’s family are believed to be at the UCLA hospital in the city, which has been cordoned off by police tape.
Michael - who has three children, Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 10 and seven-year-old Prince Michael II - was believed to have been suffering from skin cancer and was due to embark on a comeback 50-date residency at O2 Arena in London next month. The first dates of the tour were delayed amid concerns for his health.
Uri Geller - one of Michael’s closest friends - told Sky News: “Like the whole world I’m absolutely devastated and lost for words because everyone expected him to come to England. He was in good health - he was rehearsing and dancing. I’m shocked.”
You can view photos of Michael Jackson’s last video shoot.
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Record Deal for American Idol’s Kris Allen
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Pop, Rock,
UPDATE: Lambert tells E! Online that he has a deal lined up with RCA.
Adam Lambert may still be weighing a future with or without Queen, but Kris Allen is already plugging ahead with his career.
Less than three weeks after winning American Idol, the Season 8 winner has officially scored his record deal. His contract with 19 Recordings and Jive Records falls in line with deals already made with Jordin Sparks and David Archuleta, two other Idol contestants.
“Everyone’s been asking me what it’s going to sound like. It will be very similar to what you heard from me on the show — definitely in the pop/rock genre. I can’t wait to get started!,” Allen revealed in a statement.
Kris will most likely juggle studio time with Idol‘s 50-city tour to make the fall release of his album. His performance of “No Boundaries” currently sits at #23 on Billboard’s Hot 100.
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Will Adam Lambert Front Queen?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Rumors, Dance, Electronic, Pop, Rock,
Gene Simmons might not see Adam Lambert as a rocker, but his opinion isn’t shared by all. The members of Queen were so impressed with the American Idol finalist, they’ve even expressed interest in working with Lambert again. Maybe even on a permanent basis.
When asked about the frontman rumors, guitarist Brian May denied any job offers were made after last week’s season ender. But that doesn’t mean America hasn’t already seen the new Freddie Mercury. “Amongst all that furor, there wasn’t really a quiet moment to talk. But [drummer Roger Taylor] and I are definitely hoping to have a meaningful conversation with him at some point,” May revealed to Rolling Stone. “It’s not like we, as Queen, would rush into coalescing with another singer just like that. It isn’t that easy. But I’d certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there.”
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Eminem Kills Competition with Relapse Debut
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: The Charts, Country, Hip-Hop & Rap, Rock,
With the debut of Relapse, Eminem has fallen back into old habits.
For the fifth time in his career, Slim Shady has seen his album debut at the top of the charts. Over the past week, the rapper sold 608,000 copies of his new CD. That figure marks the best one-week figure for the entire year. It’s also the largest total since AC/DC‘s release in October 2008. (That was when Black Ice recorded 784,000 purchased units.)
Last week’s chart topper, Green Day, fell to the #2 spot this week with 166,000 units sold. Kenny Chesney (89,000), Method Man and Redman (63,000) and comedian Dane Cook (61,000) rounded out the top five spots on Billboard’s 200.
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Gene Simmons: Lambert Should Do “Ballads and Broadway”
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Rock,
Whether they loved it or hated it, everyone seems to have an opinion about American Idol 8‘s finale.
Even though he fully believes Adam Lambert will have a brighter career than Kris Allen, Gene Simmons doesn’t necessarily agree with the contestant’s musical leanings. The KISS bassist - who performed with Adam during the recent finale - told fans that he doesn’t see rock n’ roll in Lambert’s future.
“Respectfully, I don’t think Adam is a rock singer,” Simmons wrote on his website. “He sounds much more convincing singing ballads and Broadway shows. His voice doesn’t seem to have a ‘rock quality.’ But, I’m sure he’s going to do just fine.”
Hmmm, Broadway? Maybe Lambert has more in common with Clay Aiken than the Season 2 contestant would like to admit!
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Download Coldplay’s New Album for Free
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Rock, Free Music Downloads,
Who says Christmas only comes once a year?
Starting today, fans can download Coldplay‘s new live CD for free. The nine-track album, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, was recorded during various stops on the Viva La Vida tour.
Those who attend one of the group’s remaining dates (outside of festivals) will get a complimentary hard copy. Others can simply enjoy the tracks via the band’s website (until the current tour ends).
You can preview the track list after the jump.
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Tour Notes: Bob Dylan, Snoop Dogg, Aerosmith and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Alternative, Hip-Hop & Rap, R&B / Soul, Rock,
A number of acts will be hitting the road this year. Here’s hoping one of them comes your way:
- Aerosmith: The band will rock it out with ZZ Top later this summer. The tour begins June 10 in St. Louis.
- Austin City Limits: You can expect a number of big names at this October festival. Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon, Lily Allen, the Dave Matthews Band and the Beastie Boys represent just a sampling.
- Blazed and Confused Tour: Snoop Dogg, Slightly Stoopid and Stephen Marley will be trekking the country together starting on July 10.
- Bob Dylan: Beginning July 2, Willie Nelson and John Mellancamp will join the legendary folk singer during a 22-city tour of minor league baseball parks.
- Green Day: After a three-year hiatus, the group will resume touring this year. The 38-city journey starts July 3 in Seattle.
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Dave Matthews Band Offering Free Download
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Performances, Upcoming Releases, Rock, Free Music Downloads,
Who doesn’t like a little free stuff these days?
Although we’re now less than 2 months away until the release of the group’s next album, the Dave Matthews Band is offering fans a sample to tide them over.
Starting today, “Funny The Way It Is,” the first single off of Big Whiskey & the GrooGrux King, is being made available via DMB’s website. The track will only be free for a short time only. Those who miss out can purchase it digitally starting next week.
Big Whiskey, the group’s first studio album in four years, will hit stores on on June 2. The release will be then followed up by a Today show concert performance three days later.
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Green Day Album Evolves Into Musical
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Rock,
Early next year, U2’s Bono and The Edge will officially be listed as the composers for Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. But those unable to make it to New York can get an entirely different rock opera experience on the West Coast.
Beginning this fall, the Berkeley Repertory Theater in California will feature American Idiot, a stage musical based on Green Day’s 2004 album of the same name. The production is being directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening) and co-written by the band’s lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong.
The 2004 album, which included such songs as Boulevard of Broken Dreams and Wake Me Up When September Ends, followed the story of Jesus of Suburbia, a disaffected suburban kid-turned-drug dealer. Idiot went on to win several Grammys (Best Rock Album, Record of the Year) and sell 12 million copies.
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