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Adam Lambert Streams His New Single Online
Originally posted 10/30/2009 12:10PM
Adam Lambert introduced his new glam-rock single, "For Your Entertainment," on Ryan Seacrest's radio show early Friday morning, and is now streaming it on his Web site in time for the Halloween party weekend.
"It's dance music with a glam-rock shuffle beat, in the style of T. Rex and 'Rock & Roll, Part 2,' " the American Idol runner-up told KIIS-FM listeners.
The single, from the upcoming album of the same name, has been described as Lambert's "Britney song," in contrast to his other recently unveiled tune, "Time for Miracles" (from the 2012 soundtrack), which is his power-ballad "Christina song."
Permalink | Filed Under: Music NewsAdam Lambert
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Bruce Springsteen's Cousin Found Dead in Hotel Room
Originally posted 10/27/2009 10:00AM
Bruce Springsteen's cousin and assistant road manager was found dead in the Kansas City's Intercontinental Hotel Monday, not long before Springsteen and his band were to take to the stage.
"Lenny Sullivan, Bruce's cousin and the assistant road manager of the E Street Band for the last 10 years, passed away today at the age of 36," a statement on Springsteen's Web site read. "A warm and sensitive person, he was beloved by Bruce, the Band, the crew, and the entire Thrill Hill family."
The death caused the cancellation of the show that night in Kansas City, Mo., with all tickets refunded and promises to return to the area "at the earliest opportunity."
Permalink | Filed Under: Music NewsBruce Springsteen
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Bring NASCAR to CMA Awards
Originally posted 10/27/2009 09:00AM
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will make a pit stop with country's finest when he appears as a presenter at the Nov. 11 Country Music Awards, the Nashville-based CMA tells PEOPLE.
Earnhardt is part of a round of presenters announced by the CMA for ceremony, which will air on ABC. Others include LeAnn Rimes, Kellie Pickler, Julianne Hough, and nominees Randy Houser (for new artist and video of the year) and Jake Owen (for new artist), along with the network's Robin Roberts and the stars of ABC's Wednesday night comedy The Middle, Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn.
They join the previously announced performers, who include Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Dave Matthews (with Kenny Chesney), Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Sugarland, George Strait, Zac Brown Band and rockers Daughtry (with Vince Gill).
The show will be co-hosted for the second consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, both of whom are also set to perform.
– Eileen Finan
Permalink | Filed Under: Music News, Country Music Association Awards, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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5 Things to Know About The Wonder Girls
Originally posted 10/25/2009 10:15AM
Wondering who The Wonder Girls are? Already a pop phenomenon in Asia, the South Korean pop quintet – which includes members Sun, 20, Yenny, 20, Mimi, 17, Yubin, 21, Sohee, 17 – is making a splash in the U.S. with their infectious bubblegum pop tunes.
Their first single titled "Nobody" landed on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart, making them the first group from South Korea to make such a mark in the U.S. But tween girls know them as the group that shared the stage with the Jonas Brothers this past summer.
Here are five fun facts about these five fresh-faced females:
1. They're tight with the JoBros:
The girl group lived the dream of tween girls everywhere: They spent almost two months with the Jonas Brothers as their opening act for the U.S. leg of their 2009 world tour. The girls bonded with the brothers on the road to the point that Joe has been spotted wearing the Wonder Girls shirt, and on Sun's birthday in August, the rock trio bought her a cake (cue adoring sighs). At the time, Sun tweeted, "The guys came to me and wished me a happy bday w/a gorgeous cake! Thank you to the Jonas Brothers for making my bday so special!!"
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More American Idol Stars Set to Perform at AMAs
Originally posted 10/23/2009 01:50PM
The American Music Awards are as smitten with American Idol as everyone else.
Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry have been added to the schedule of performers for the 37th annual awards, airing live Nov. 22 on ABC. They join fellow Idol alum Adam Lambert, who was announced earlier as a performer.
"American Idol continually produces great talent, and we are looking forward to hosting Kelly, Carrie, Daughtry and Adam. It's a great fit for the AMAs," said producer Larry Klein.
Other performers on the show, to be held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, will include Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and the Black Eyed Peas.
Permalink | Filed Under: Music News, American Music Awards, American Idol, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson
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Prepare to Go Gaga for Lady Gaga's New Tour
Originally posted 10/22/2009 09:40AM
Now that she's going on tour without a certain scandal-ridden musician known as Kanye West, Lady Gaga promises a bigger, badder, crazier show than her fans have ever seen before.
"I wanted to really put together a show that would be the most beautiful, expensive-looking, delicious show, but that my fans wouldn't have to pay a ton of money to come see," she tells Rolling Stone.
Lady Gaga, 23, had been scheduled to partner with West for their Fame Kills tour, but those plans quickly fell through after the outrage over West's upstaging of Taylor Swift at the VMAs. Still, she holds out the possibility that a West-Gaga performance pairing might take place in the future.
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Corinne Bailey Rae Sets New Album Release Date
Originally posted 10/22/2009 06:40AM
Corinne Bailey Rae is set to sail on a new journey in her career with the release of her new album The Sea on Feb. 2, it was announced Thursday.
The singer, 30, whose husband Jason was found dead in March 2008, has spoken of how she has channeled her grief into some of the new songs.
"I hope you guys will like it and be into it," she says in a video on her Web site. The Leeds-based singer also says she co-produced the new record and promises "some hints" of the new work and behind-the-scenes footage will come to the site.
Rae's 2006 debut song "Put Your Records On" sold 4 million copies. Prior to the February release of her album, she will perform some new shows in the U.S., as well as a Nov. 23 London concert.
– Simon Perry
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Rihanna Debuts Her New Single
Originally posted 10/20/2009 11:50AM
Rihanna told everyone recently that the wait is "ova", and Tuesday, it finally was.
She debuted Russian Roulette, the first single from her hotly anticipated album, Rated R, on Ryan Seacrest's show.
Listen to Roulette here or check Rihanna's site.
The soaring ballad follows a woman on the verge of taking a turn at the suicide game: You can see it thorugh my chest/That I'm terrified/But I'm not leaving/I know that I must pass this test/So just pull the trigger.
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*NSYNC Reunion Could Still Happen
Originally posted 10/19/2009 01:30PM
*NSYNC fans, there's still hope.
Though the group has been on hiatus since 2002, Chris Kirkpatrick says there is a still a chance that he and Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, and Joey Fatone will reunite.
"You never know what the future holds. Anything could happen," says Kirkpatrick, 38, who now fronts the pop/rock band Nigels 11. "We're all just being ourselves for a little while."
Still, he insists, "I think when the stars are aligned, the time is right, and all five of us have our heads on straight and know the direction we're going as a band, it'll eventually happen. If not, I know we'll be best friends forever."
Permalink | Filed Under: Music News, 'N Sync, Chris Kirkpatrick, Justin Timberlake
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Dave Matthews & Kenny Chesney to Duet at CMA Awards
Originally posted 10/19/2009 08:00AM
Dave Matthews will join country's biggest names at this year's CMA Awards, delivering a duet with Kenny Chesney and adding another rock presence to the ceremony's lineup. Last week, it was announced that Daughtry – along with Vince Gill – would perform on the show, which will air on ABC Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. ET.
Matthews, 42, will be making his debut appearance on the awards show, where he will perform "I'm Alive," a Top 10 country hit from Chesney's Lucky Old Sun album.
Already announced to perform on the awards show are Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and others.
– Eileen Finan
Permalink | Filed Under: Music News, Country Music Association Awards, Dave Matthews, Kenny Chesney
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