Happy Happy Joy JoySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:34AM"ASTIG kayo! Wala kayo sa Backstreet Boys, (You're tough. You're not at the Backstreet Boys)" quipped Duster vocalist Katwo in what was to become the running joke of the evening.
Chapman pitches well as Reds beat DodgersSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:32AMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Aroldis Chapman struck out two over two scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Friday.Chapman allowed just two infield singles. His strikeouts came on the last two batters he faced, overpowering
Muse bombast goes after your heart, not your headSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:17AMIt takes a certain outsized sense of self to stand in the spotlight anddeliver for 15,000 people, whether one is shredding a guitar solo,swishing a jump shot or giving a speech. But even by the egocentricstandards of arena rock, the UK power trio Muse is particularlygrandiose. If all that makes Muse sound anachronistic — more likely to have toppedthe charts when glam- and prog-rock dinosaurs ...
AMANDA SEYFRIED WROTE SONG FOR DEAR JOHNSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:07AMAMANDA SEYFRIED's musical ambitions were given a boost by her latest movie DEAR JOHN - she wrote a song which appeared on the film's soundtrack.
Green Day: Rock Band Is ComingSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:19AMGreen Day, along with Harmonix (along with a laundry list of other corporations) today announced that Green Day: Rock Band, the full standalone music video game experience
Commercial In ConfidenceSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:39AMAdverts are all over the place and football has embraced the money they provide. Even the richest clubs need the revenue a well placed ad will bring in.
An Ecosystem Is Born: Animoto Opens Up APISaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:25AMWe're big fans of Animoto, a website that lets you easily create photo and video slideshows matched to music. The site is constantly innovating its nifty product, most recently adding an iPhone app and the ability to incorporate video. For those not familiar with Animoto, the startup basically allows you to take your images, video and your music and mash them together to create cool videos. What ...
Solo artist sticks to her rootsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:14AMPassion for music and singing has been constant in Jennifer Ordalen's life, and it hasn't hurt that the Albert Lea native has been blessed with a voice that is flexible as it is rich and resonant.
The rise was swift ...Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:01AMNow is the 20-year-old Berks native poised for a fall? MULTIMEDIA
Carrie Underwood's so good, she doesn't need the fancy stage effectsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:00AMConsidering her booming voice and cover-girl looks, if there's anyone in the country music business who doesn't need special effects or high-tech wizardry to please a crowd it's Carrie Underwood.
London Conference of Academics : Bollywood And Beyond!Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:35AMLeading academics of Hindi cinema gathered in London on Friday to speak at the cinema studies conference Bollywood and Beyond, at University of Westminster’s recently launched India Media Centre.
One busy bee(keeper)Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:16AMFear of writer's block isn't stopping folk singer/songwriter Zach Fountain.
Patty Larkin's lucky numberSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 1:08AMSinger celebrates 25 years in music with 25 songs with 25 friends
What’s happening around town?Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 12:46AMThe Plano Symphony Orchestra will continue the Family Symphony Sundays Series with Gone with the Winds at 2 p.m. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 can get hands-on education with the instrument petting zoo. For tickets, call 972-473-7262.
Listen to real Hendrix on 'new' albumSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 12:17AMWithout a doubt, there has been plenty of substandard Jimi Hendrix material flooding the market over the past 40 years. Indeed, the first posthumous Hendrix studio album, "The Cry of Love," hit shelves a mere six months after his death and ushered in a wave that has continued to this day. So it's not too surprising the latest "new" Hendrix album, "Valleys of Neptune," arrived in stores this ...
Prison Officials Forebid Lil Wayne from Signing AutographsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:33PMFiled under: Hip-Hop , Hip-Hop News , Busted Though he has only spent four days in jail, it has already become clear that rapper Lil Wayne doesn't fit in with the general population. The incarcerated MC has already been forced to remove his $100,000 diamond and gold grill from his mouth and undergo eight root canals in order to avoid problems, and now he's being warned not to sign autographs for ...
Review: Ion Audio Tape 2 PCFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:16PMAlthough Ion's Tape 2 PC is a relatively simple way to convert the audio on your cassette tapes to digital files for use on your computer, the process for editing those imported files can be either complicated or time consuming, depending on which provided Mac application you use.
'American Idol's' Todrick Hall would love to be the next cast member on 'Glee'Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:10PMFirst it was "American Idol" for Todrick Hall. Now he has his sights set on "Glee." On going out the week he does well:I feel like I should've done that a couple weeks earlier. As you can tell, I'm an African-American male. A lot of people were telling me to sing Usher, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Stevie Wonder but that's not the kind of music I want to sing. I sadly feel that if I had just sang the ...
Showbiz: Buanne makes it threeFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:10PMITALIAN crooner Patrizio Buanne, who has just released his third album, Patrizio, will be in town on March 20 and 21, for a showcase and meet-and-greet sessions as part of his promo tour.
Gorillaz fans set for virtual vibesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:03PMDAMON Albarn’s virtual band Gorillaz is coming to Cambridge for an exclusive gig. The act created by the Blur frontman and his pal Jamie Hewlett will play at The Junction on Tuesday, March 23.
SXSW 2010: The music stories to watchFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:54PMIn terms of pure star power, SXSW leans toward cult heroes on the comeback trail and indie acts on a victory lap. In terms of pure star power, SXSW leans toward cult heroes on the comeback trail and indie acts on a victory lap.
E-40, Celly Cel and More Appear on Medical Marijuana Advocate's Debut AlbumFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:33PMFiled under: Hip-Hop , Hip-Hop News Medical marijuana advocate Ken Estes is a controversial figure to some, but to members of the Bay Area rap scene, he is a hero. The wheelchair-bound activist has worked to reform marijuana laws for more than 20 years, battling the U.S. Government and appearing in segments on CNN and FOX news programs, before attempting a new tactic; using music to get his ...
'American Idol's' Alex Lambert: 'I wasn't expecting to go home'Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:10PMAlex Lambert was caught completely off-guard when he was eliminated from "American Idol." He talks about his shock, overcoming his nerves and how much he'll miss Siobhan Magnus.On his surprising elimination:It was emotional because a lot of people weren't expecting the people who went home to go home. There's people in the Top 12 that everyone thought were going home. People were telling me I ...
Ludacris Saves The Rap Game, Alfamega Snitches On T.I., DMX Misses His Pink StripesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:40AMIn this week's Pulse Report, doggies, we got this motherf*cker rolling as we look back at the past seven days as Ludacris saves the rap game, Alfamega returns to his snitching on T.I. roots, DMX turns pink, and hip-hop waves good-bye to Lil Wayne. ... [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
Hollywood Redo: 5 Forever Typecast ActorsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:25AMRecycling is in vogue, and it's not just cans and paper. Some actors find themselves recycled again and again in the same roles. Like these five.
Quick SpinsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:20AMTwenty-five years into their career as the singers/songwriters for the great Canadian band Blue Rodeo, Greg Keelor and Jim Cuddy continue to construct an unparalleled body of work.
Nash Street releasing new CD at concertFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:39AMA special treat is in store for fans of Nash Street attending the annual Bluegrass/Country Gospel Concert on Saturday, March 20, at the Attala County Coliseum.
George Jones coming to Center StageFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:06AMBy Matthew Martin Times Features Editor Country music legend George Jones will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 19 at Center Stage in Rainbow City. His voice has resonated on hit song after hit song. One of those, “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” is considered by many the greatest country song of all time. Recorded in 1980, it became his biggest hit.
THE SPATIAL AKA Orchestra – Brighton Dome March 5Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:53AMFEW GIGS promise a "journey through space and time, going backwards and forwards, and deep within the consciousness" but very very few gigs are a special and a singular as the show put on by Jerry Dammers.
Sugababes — a band or a brand?Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:55AMWhat makes a band? It’s a small question, but, in Mike’s Café in Portobello, the feelings it uncorks are anything but small.
Siren SoundsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:42AMGirls Go Rockin’. Last March 4, I was at SaGuijo in Makati for the latest installment of Kate Torralba’s series of gigs showcasing female-fronted acts. (Girls Go Rockin’: Contemporary Siren Sounds and Style, as the poster says).
Relevant LinksFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:37AMNdlovu said acting has opened up a number of opportunities for him including becoming a member of the Binga Aids Action Committee and taking part in a number of programmes that were funded by Save the Children-UK.
The Magnetic Fields is getting 'Real'Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:30AMIf you like you pop music with smarts and your doses of reality harsh, then the Magnetic Fields' latest, "Realism" is the record for you.
Five for Fighting circles the bases back to St. LouisFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:25AMIt's been a few years since Five for Fighting played a proper show in St. Louis, but singer-songwriter John Ondrasik says he'll never forget his October 2006 gig at the Pageant.
Nigeria : It's a Weekend of Movies, Theatre, MusicFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:16AMLagos — Respected filmmaker and one of the most sought after creative minds in Nollywood, Teco Benson, has concluded work on his latest big budget movie, High Blood Pressure.
Marriage of Convenience works for these KingsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:00AMFOR making quiet the new loud with their geeky, nostalgic brand of Scandinavian folk rock, Kings of Convenience have often been compared to Simon & Garfunkel.
Circles Records & Tapes to end its 38-year runThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:17PMWhen Circles Records & Tapes closes its doors Saturday, a sentimental chapter in the lives of many Valley residents will also come to an end.
Blue Rodeo hasn't lost a noteThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:16PMSeeing a Blue Rodeo concert is like your favourite restaurant or brand of beer. It's reliable, dependable and you know what you're going to get -- and sometimes there's nothing better than that.[...]
Tim Grobaty: Business leader's success is a Shore thingThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:55PMSHORE CHANGES: When Brooke Kennard took over as the executive director of the Belmont Shore Business Association in May 2006, it was like being shoved off the end of the pier.
Review: HDI Dune BD Prime 3.0Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:28PMThe HDI Dune BD Prime 3.0 is an excellent video streamer and CD player, but unfortunately it doesn't quite pass muster as a Blu-ray player.
Odd Blood an uncanny venture for YeasayerThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:18PMIn their Feb. 9 release Odd Blood, Brooklyn-based rockers Yeasayer avoid the sophomore slump, challenging the fact that many bands today don't have staying power within the dying music industry. Odd Blood is definitely an upgrade. Yeasayer prove that they are not the stereotypical indie rock outfit fresh out of a hipster neighborhood in Brooklyn.
Jason Derülo - R&B's new No 1 nice guyThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:21PMAs long as there are teenage girls keen to live out their puberty via fantasies of love and romance, there will, it seems, always be a market for the pop-R&B heartthrob. Having the total package – cute face, singing talent and sometimes a greasy torso – is a strong factor, but the existence of this unique breed of entertainer is also helped by having a certain likeability. Ne-Yo, Justin ...
Local Christian school student is rising pop starThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:19PMTiffany Giardina, 16, at the keyboard, where she writes most of her own music. Photographed at Faith Church in New Milford, on Thursday, March 4,2010. Photo: Michael Duffy / The News-Times | Buy This Photo