Fun, catchy, hugely popular… would you expect anything else from Sugarland? I didn’t think so.
Sugarland has another song hit and wildly popular video on their sticky little hands with Stuck Like Glue. I gotta say, I love the haircut and I’m digging the eye makeup! And the dance moves? Killer.
Those of us who have been pulling for Britney Spears to land on her feet (and then stay there) have reason to feel optimistic. As evidenced by recent candids, Britney looks like she’s pulling it together. She looks fantastic – better than she has in a long time. It wasn’t that long ago that the pictures hit the web with her extensions going haywire.
Let’s face it, our girl looked a hot mess, and a lot of blogs were pretty much having a “Countdown to the Meltdown”.
If these pictures are any indication, she may have averted the anticipated meltdown and may shock the world after all. The once on top of the world singer has been spending hours in the studio, working hard on her new album. Pictures have shown her arriving at the studio, smiling, carrying her beloved iced coffees.
I’m with you on this one, Britney, they are amazing.
The once-troubled singer spent hours in the studio today, working hard on her new album.
She keeping her fans up to date, tweeting: “Spending the day in the studio recording.”
I only hope that in no time at all, I’m able to post more good news about the famous 28-year-old.
Britney is also set to star in a tribute episode of hit show Glee, which she has been excitedly tweeting updates about. Boyfriend Jason Trawick has been credited with helping his girlfriend get her life back on track.
Her former manager, he stepped down to avoid any conflict when their relationship became serious.
Rihanna is one of the hottest music stars today and for good reason – she’s incredibly talented, beautiful, charismatic, stylish, and likable. Since a day without a Rihanna video in it isn’t quite complete, here’s a great one to get us through: Rihanna’s Unfaithful video.
Singer-songwriter Joe Brooks has released a music video for his debut single “Superman.” The video features the musician performing in a New York style loft and is definitely worth checking out. “Superman” will appear on Brook’s debut album, Constellation Me, available August 17th on Universal Republic Records. Check it out now.
Fans all over the world have responded and connected with Brooks’ first single, “Superman,” which has almost 10 million MySpace plays to date. And as his online fan base continues to grow (now closing in on 20 million MySpace plays overall), there is apparently a real world connection: his first two UK tours, 16 date’s total, sold out, without the help of a label or publisher.
Written over three years and recorded in Los Angeles and England, in everywhere from state of the art recording studios to a garage apartment, Brooks’ upcoming release is the culmination of his musical efforts. Covering elements of rock, pop, and blues, Brooks recorded music reflects his own personal tastes from John Mayer to Ray Charles. But above all else Brooks is a born-performer and must be witnessed live to really understand his vision and art.
Fans can now receive a FREE download of “Superman” by signing up for the Joe Brooks newsletter here!
OneRepublic took the stage for I Heart Radio and performed a cover of The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.” Ryan Tedder and the rest of the guys threw in a twist when launching into Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack” for the crowd full of fans.
Catch the band on tour this fall with Maroon 5 and visit OneRepublic.net for more info.
Go behind the scenes with Maroon 5 on the set of their “Misery” video in downtown Los Angeles. Front man Adam Levine and bassist Mickey Madden talk to CNN about shooting the action packed video and how recording with Mutt Lange influenced the sound of their third studio album.
“Misery” is available on iTunes now and will appear on Hands All Over which is due out on September 21st. Visit Maroon5.com for tour dates and ticket info as the band steps out on the road this summer, leading up to release. A second leg of the tour in October was just announced with special guests OneRepublic.
OneRepublic and Maroon 5 BOTH? Together? At the same time? In the same place? That sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Yet…..
OneRepublic is gearing up to tour this fall with friends Maroon 5 on a thirteen city trek.
The band will perform Secrets on Live with Regis and Kelly when they broadcast from Price Edward Island on July 15th. Secrets debuted on the Top 40 radio chart at #37.
OneRepublic was also just nominated for a Teen Choice Award for All The Right Moves in the category Choice Music: Rock Track. Fans can vote for OneRepublic now at www.teenchoiceawards.com. The Teen Choice Awards will air on Fox August 9th.
In 2007, after seven years together as a band, OneRepublic took the world by storm with their debut release Dreaming Out Loud. The album included the smash first single Apologize which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide, and along with second single Stop And Stare propelled the album to platinum plus sales. Their sophomore set Waking Up was released in November and first single All The Right Moves was a Top 40 and Hot AC radio hit and has sold over 1.5 million units to date!
Fall dates with Maroon 5:
October 6th Santa Barbara, CA SB County Bowl
October 8th Los Angeles, CA Greek Theater
October 10th Berkeley, CA Greek Theater
October 12th Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
October 14th Fresno, CA To be Announced *
* I’ll post it as soon as I find out.
Katy Perry (Click the picture for a larger version)
Beautiful and vivacious Katy Perry is set to be the first ever musical artist to participate in the YouTube moderator platform. Previous moderators include President Obama and James Cameron.
Fans can log in to YouTube and submit text and video questions on Katy’s page. The best will rise to the top via voting and Katy will return later this month to answer the most popular submissions. Check out her personal video announcing the event here.
Katy’s new album, Teenage Dream, will be released in the US on August 24th. Visit katyperry.com for more info.
Katy Perry YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/katyperry
Katy Perry (Click picture for larger version!)
In 2004, ZacPoor made the move from his hometown of Fairfield, Montana to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming a professional singer-songwriter. Now, after years of hard work and commitment, his dream is finally coming true. Swedish hit-maker and music producer of Foxs hit show Glee Adam Anders took note of the young songwriter – who has already collaborated on projects with the likes of Nick Jonas, Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon, Samantha Jade and more – and is now working closely with him on his debut EP, scheduled for release on August 24th.
Citing the influence of singer-songwriters like Bruce Springsteen, Phil Collins, Richard Marx and Bryan Adams, Zac’s music combines pop with rock roots to establish a unique sound. The first single “She’ll Be Breaking Hearts” showcases his ability to create authentic and emotional pop music with universal themes of love, loss, and hope. “My songs are both inspired by my own life experiences and those of others around me … For a songwriter, everything must inspire you so your life is not the only thing on display. If it was, not everyone could relate.”
To experience ZacPoor for yourself, visit ZacPoor.com for a free download of “She’ll Be Breaking Hearts,” and look for the viral video premiere on July 13th. For more information on Zac and his forthcoming EP, visit his MySpace or Facebook, and find him on Twitter.
Official Sites:
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/zacpoor
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/zacpoorfans
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/zacpoor
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/zacpoor
Sire/Action Theory Records artists The Maine will be releasing their major label debut Black & White on July 13, 2010. The Howard Benson-produced Black & White is the follow-up to their 2008 Fearless Records release Cant Stop, Wont Stop.
To support their new album, the Tempe, AZ band will be embarking on 24 Hours in Black & White. At 11:00pm PST on July 12th, The Maine will kick off a 24-hour whirlwind run around Los Angeles, going to KIIS FM radio, visiting Hot Topic for an in-store, spending time with their fans and much more, all of which will stream live at www.wearethemaine.net, www.myspace.com/themaine and www.ustream.com/themaine. The day will culminate in a MySpace Secret Show at the Echoplex, which will stream live at www.myspace.com/music. Fans can get more information on the Secret Show by visiting http://www.myspace.com/music/blog/category/secret-shows or www.myspace.com/themaine.
The Maine has been writing and recording and touring nonstop since they were barely out of high school. Their songs have garnered a collective 77 million plays on MySpace and they have sold 113k albums, 674k digital singles and racked up 1.5 million views on YouTube. The five-piece has been a part of four consecutive sold out tours and spent last summer as a marquee artist on the entire length of the 2009 Vans Warped Tour.
Their nationwide headlining tour, An Evening with The Maine presented by Alternative Press Magazine, kicked off July 7th in San Francisco, CA. An Evening with The Maine is a unique event that allows fans to connect with the band on a personal level. Each show features a 90-minute set, followed by an audience-wide meet & greet and photo session. This Century will open on the tour, and there will be special guests, giveaways, contests and prizes every night.
New songs Inside of You and Growing Up are available now at iTunes and all DSPs, and fans purchasing Black & White through iTunes will receive a bonus two-song live performance video entitled The Alternative Press Sessions. Right Girl is now streaming on their MySpace.
For more information please visit www.wearethemaine.net or www.myspace.com/themaine.
July 9, 2010 El Corazon Seattle, WA
Jul 10, 2010 Hawthorne Theater Portland, OR
Jul 16, 2010 Marquee Theater Denver, CO
July 17, 2010 Blue Moose Iowa City, IA
July 18, 2010 The Rave Milwaukee, WI
July 20, 2010 Six Flags Great America Gurnee, IL
July 21, 2010 Six Flags St. Louis Eureka, MO
July 23, 2010 – Six Flags Fiesta Texas San Antonio, TX
July 24, 2010 Six Flags Over Texas Arlington, TX
July 26, 2010 Blue Note Columbia, MO
July 28, 2010 Crofoot Ballroom Pontiac, MI
July 29, 2010 Opera House, Toronto, ONT
July 30, 2010 – Peabodys Cleveland, OH
July 31, 2010 Mad Hatter Club Covington, KY
Aug 02, 2010 Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson, NJ
Aug 03, 2010 – Gramercy Theatre New York, NY
Aug 04, 2010 Six Flags America Upper Malboro, MD
Aug 05, 2010 TLA Philadelphia, PA
Aug 06, 2010 Six Flags New England Agawam, MA
Aug 07, 2010 Crazy Donkey Farmingdale, NY
Aug 08, 2010 Showcase Live Foxboro, MA
Aug 10, 2010 The NorVa – Norfolk, VA
Aug 11, 2010 Greene Street – Greensboro, NC
Aug 12, 2010 The Masquerade Atlanta, GA
Aug 13, 2010 – State Theatre St. Petersburg, FL
Aug 14, 2010 – Culture Room Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Aug 15, 2010 The Social Orlando, FL
Aug 17, 2010 Warehouse Live Houston, TX
Aug 18, 2010 Emos Austin, TX
Aug 20, 2010 The Rock Tuscon, AZ
Aug 21, 2010 Soma San Diego, CA
Aug 22, 2010 House of Blues Anaheim, CA
Aug 24, 2010 House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA
Aug 27, 2010 Nile Theatre Mesa, AZ
