Mix Tape: The Go-Go’s a No-Go, Matthew Morrison Going Solo

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Rumors, Upcoming Releases, Pop, R&B / Soul, Rock,

-A planned farewell tour for The Go-Go’s has been canceled. Guitarist Jane Wiedlin will need ACL replacement surgery after falling during a hike.

-Could Whitney Houston be pregnant? New pictures like these ones aren’t stopping the rumors.

-Glee‘s Matthew Morrison will be doing more than maintaining his hot abs this summer. He’ll also be recording on his first solo CD.

-Still own a record player? Well, you can soon add something to your vinyl collection. A recent jam session between Conan O’Brien and Jack White is going to be made available on that format.

-American Idol‘s Jason Castro is returning to TV. He’ll make a musical appearance in an upcoming episode of The Bold and the Beautiful.

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Fred Meyer Chain Sells Vinyl Records

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Music,

When an employee tried to order a special CD-DVD of REM’s “Accelerate” for the Fred Meyer’s retail chain, he(she) mistakenly entered “LP.” Sure enough, vinyl records showed up at many of the stores. While some sent them back, others kept the 20 records and sold out the next day. Because of the good results, the chain, owned by the Kroger Co., are now selling them at 60 of its stores in the Alaska, Oregon, California, and Washington. Abbey Road tops their best-seller list. We think that is a fine idea, since we miss the sound of music on vinyl, and hope they give that employee a raise.

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