LiLo’s new song ”Can”t Stop, Won”t Stop” leaked online

May 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

New York, May 10 (ANI): In more Lindsanity, a new music track by the singer/actress has been leaked online. Lohan alleged that someone is leaking her tracks and that it’s not her.

“i don”t know who, but someone keeps leaking my tracks! i can assure everyone, it is NOT me,” The New York Daily News quoted Lohan as writing on Twitter on Friday.

“i”ve decided to do a music video rather than…let my tracks just go to waste…need some time to choose a director and such* in regards to “can”t stop”.”

Lohan took a break from recording a year after she began working on her third album after signing with Universal Motown in 2007

The release of ‘Can”t’ – and the single ‘Stuck’ earlier this year – suggest Lohan may be back on track and if so, will have to juggle her time between the music studio and the sets.

Her next movie projects include Robert Rodriguez”s ‘Machete’ where her role is that of a gun-happy socialite, and ‘Deep Throat’, where she will play porn star Linda Lovelace. (ANI)

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Miley Cyrus’ raunchy new music video

May 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Miley Cyrus has ditched her squeaky-clean ‘Hannah Montana’ image and embraced a sexy avatar for a new video.

Cyrus’ new video for single “Can’t Be Tamed” shows her writhing around a cage in a feathered corset singing lyrics such as “I go through guys like money flyin” out their hands” and “Have to get my way, 24 hours a day, ‘cause I’m hot like that.”

The 17-year-old, who previously set off alarms by dancing alongside a pole at the Teen Choice Awards, debuts smoky eyes and a skimpy outfit that includes a 25,000-dollar corset in the video, reports Fox News.

Miley is currently dating her Last Song co-star Liam Hemsworth. (ANI)

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Madonna puts music career on hold to concentrate on new film

May 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, May 5 (ANI): Madonna has kept her music career on the sidelines to concentrate on planning her upcoming movie W.E., insisting that she doesn”t have the “time or energy” to sing.

The Pop Queen is preparing to direct the drama she”s co-written and has admitted that her latest project has completely “consumed” her working life.

“I”ve been writing it for the last two and a half years, to tell you the truth. It”s been kind of an obsession of mine. I started writing it when I finished filming (2008 directorial debut) Filth and Wisdom. It was actually an idea I had before that, but I made Filth and Wisdom because I realised that I didn”t really have a right to make a bigger film until I made a smaller film – and learned how to make a film,” the Daily Star quoted her as telling Interview magazine.

And the Material Girl has insisted that she is so busy with the film, she has no time to make any new music.

“I don”t have a record deal right now with anybody. I don”t know how I”m going to get my music out the next time I make a record. I”m going to have to reinvent the wheel. I haven”t really been focused as much as I should be on the music part of my career, because this movie has just consumed every inch of me.

“Between that and my four children, I don”t have the time or the energy for anything else. For example, I do appreciate that lots of people worked long and hard putting together things like the DVD of the Sticky & Sweet Tour that we just released, and I have seen the finished product, but I have got no idea how people are going to find out about it or how it”s going to be sold,” she added. (ANI)

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Russell Crowe to direct wife’s music video

April 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, April 17 (ANI): Actor Russell Crowe will wear the director’s hat for his wife’s new music video.

Wife of the Hollywood actor, Danielle Spencer launched her first album in eight years, Calling All Magicians in February 2010, reports The Daily Express.

Crowe has come in to make Danielle’s album a hit by directing her latest song, Wish I’d been here.

The Academy award winner was clicked at the shoot in Sydney, cuddling his wife and testing his directorial skills.

Meanwhile, Crowe will appear in Ridley Scott’s directed movie Robin Hood which is slated to be released in May 2010. (ANI)

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Shazam App for iPad Now Available on App Store

April 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Popular music app with 15 million iPhone and iPod touch users offers unlimited
tagging and multiple features which take advantage of revolutionary iPad

LONDON–(Business Wire)–
Shazam, the world`s leading mobile discovery provider, today announced its
Shazam App for iPad is now available on the App Store. The app is a specially
designed version of the globally popular music discovery app that lets users
identify new music and enjoy a rich music discovery experience that utilizes
some of the unique features of iPad such as its innovative Multi-Touch display.

“Shazam was one of the inaugural apps available when the App Store launched
nearly two years ago and we are delighted to be available for iPad at launch as
well,” said Andrew Fisher, CEO of Shazam. “We have enjoyed immense popularity on
iPhone and iPod touch, having accumulated more than 15 million users since the
summer of 2008, and the launch of our app for iPad extends the availability of
the best music discovery experience in a mobile environment.”

Shazam has utilized iPad`s innovative visualization features to give users the
option to browse, share and create their tag list in a new and unique way. For
example, when the app is initially opened, the user will immediately see the
latest Shazam charts and have the option of creating their own tag list by
adding any song from the Shazam chart to their list. For selected tracks, the
users would then have access to a comprehensive range of information such as
artist biographies, lyrics, discographies and more. Additionally, Shazam App
users on iPad can directly access the recommendations feature and add songs to
their tag list or just see added detail about a recommended track. On iPad,
Shazam users can build tag lists without ever having to identify a song, though
they can always still tag and discover new music through Shazam`s audio
recognition.

Shazam App for iPad features include:

* My Tags: Save and manage lists of tagged songs on a single screen to take
advantage of the large screen.
* Previews: Users can listen to a 30 second clip of Charts, Recommendations and
Tags before buying.
* Find what`s hot and popular: Shazam music charts generated by millions of
other Shazamers can be accessed in a new single screen layout to help users keep
up to date with the new tracks and players in the music scene.
* Share a music moment:Shazamers can send their Tags as a Tweet to followers; to
their Facebook mini-feed or even as a Postcard to friends so they can add the
Tag to their own collection in Shazam, as well as preview and buy direct from
iTunes.
* Music recommendations: Users can discover other music similar to the track
that`s been tagged to enhance their music collection and knowledge.
* Learn more about the music:Users can read track and album reviews and artist
biographies, plus see other music from the same artist and view song lyrics.

The Shazam App for iPad is available for free from the App Store on iPad or at
www.itunes.com/appstore/.

About Shazam Entertainment

Shazam is the world`s leading mobile discovery application – enabling consumers
to experience and share music with others across mobile devices and the
Internet. Since its launch as the first mobile-specific service to help users
discover new music seven years ago, over 50 million people have used the
service. Shazam has created a new way for users to connect to each other through
their music tastes and preferences.

Headquartered in London, England, Shazam`s solutions enhance the music
strategies of carriers in more than 200 countries, including AT&T, T-Mobile and
Vodafone. It has deployed across multiple platforms such as iPhone, BlackBerry,
Android, Symbian and Java.

The Shazam Tag Chart, generated by the company`s mobile music recognition
service, is constantly referenced by the music industry as a true indicator of
market interest in pre-release material and a monitor of the hit potential of a
track or artist.

Shazam`s successes have been recognized through numerous awards, including the
Mobile Entertainment Award for Best Music Service Provider.

For more information please visit www.shazam.com

The Shazam name and symbol are trademarks of Shazam Entertainment Limited.

Shazam Entertainment
For UK/Europe media enquiries:
Heather Forty, +44 207 608 4658
shazam@skywritecomms.com
or
For US media enquiries:
Greg Kalish, +1 516-665-3292
shazam@gkcomms.com

Copyright Business Wire 2010

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Slash to launch MTV Classic Down Under

March 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Rock god Slash will jet into Australia next month to help launch new pay TV music channel MTV Classic.

The former Guns ‘N’ Roses guitarist will perform some of the band’s classic hits, as well as tracks off his upcoming debut solo album, Slash, at the April 28 event at the Palace Theatre in Melbourne.

The new channel replaces VH1. It will focus on music from the 1980s to the 2000s, as well as artists that shaped an MTV generation.

The channel will go live on Foxtel and Austar at 5:00pm AEDT on May 1.

- AAP

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Timberlake, Ciara’s new music video banned in Turkey over sexual content

September 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Sept 7 (ANI): Justin Timberlake and Ciara’s latest music video ‘Love Sex Magic’ has been banned in Turkey due to its explicit sexual content.

The video shows a scantily clad Ciara licking Timberlake’s ear as both hitmakers dance close to each other.

Turkey’s Radio and Television Supreme Council banned all TV channels from showing the video.

According to Contactmusic, a Turkey’s Milliyet newspaper report says that the decision to ban the video was taken because it “contains sexual outfits, dancing and scenes that are contrary to the development of children and youth and morality in general.” (ANI)

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Shakira goes wild, ‘unorthodox’ in her new music video

August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Shakira is all set to go wild in the video of her upcoming music album.

The video will feature the 32-year-old throwing kicks and angry glances at the camera.

Fox News quoted Shakira as saying: “I’m less shy now that I hit my 30′s. After that happens you feel a little bit more free, you accept yourself in many different ways and your more comfortable in your own flesh.”

However, the Colombian lass will continue to set the screen ablaze by her sexy dance moves.he said: “I’m not a trained dancer. I did a little bit of gymnastic when I was 12; everything else it’s just me feeling the music. But I do have an unorthodox ways to approve my music or test it.”

“When I’m in the studio and I’m producing my own music, [I've got to] make sure I connect to it at a physical level. My body has to move and my hips have to move and if I don’t see that kind of reaction, that physical reaction, then I know that something is not working,” she added. (ANI)

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Shakira goes wild, ‘unorthodox’ in her new music video

August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Shakira is all set to go wild in the video of her upcoming music album.

The video will feature the 32-year-old throwing kicks and angry glances at the camera.

Fox News quoted Shakira as saying: “I’m less shy now that I hit my 30′s. After that happens you feel a little bit more free, you accept yourself in many different ways and your more comfortable in your own flesh.”

However, the Colombian lass will continue to set the screen ablaze by her sexy dance moves.he said: “I’m not a trained dancer. I did a little bit of gymnastic when I was 12; everything else it’s just me feeling the music. But I do have an unorthodox ways to approve my music or test it.”

“When I’m in the studio and I’m producing my own music, [I've got to] make sure I connect to it at a physical level. My body has to move and my hips have to move and if I don’t see that kind of reaction, that physical reaction, then I know that something is not working,” she added. (ANI)

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Bon Jovi ‘to go for world tour next year’

August 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Aug 22 (ANI): Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora has revealed that the band may go for a world tour next year to promote their upcoming album ‘The Circle.’

“Next year. 2010, probably spring time we’ll get going. And we’re going to go for a long time. It’s going to be a big one,” Contactmusic quoted him as telling Rolling Stone magazine.

The rocker said that Jon Bon Jovi and him were planning to first release greatest hits collection before working on a new album, but as they started they couldn’t stop themselves from making new music.

He said: “We started having so much fun making this record, that we decided we would do a studio album first. It sounds fresh – I think we reinvented ourselves again.

“Jon and I had a wonderful time making it. We’re very proud of it – just getting down to mixing it right now. We hit a very prolific period in our songwriting.”

The long-awaited album will be out in November. (ANI)

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Mel Gibson directs girlfriend’s music video

July 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

New York, July 14(ANI): Mel Gibson has directed his girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva’s new music video.

The video of the track ‘Beautiful Heartache,’ is apparently melodramatic, showing the singer playing a grand piano while she sings each word through full and puckered lips, the New York Daily News reports.

Two dancers command a ballroom floor with a powerful tango as the backdrop.

The captivating 4 minutes and 28 seconds video shot by the actor continues with the piano lights on fire while his sweetheart keeps playing.

Eventually she’s pulled from the flames to join the tango.

The affair between Mel and Oksana became public after it was announced that the singer was pregnant with his child six weeks after his wife Robyn filed for divorce. (ANI)

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MJ’s new songs not to be released anytime soon

July 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, July 10 (ANI): While sales of Michael Jackson’s earlier albums have boosted in the past few weeks, the new music recorded by the late King of Pop before his death is not expected to be release anytime soon, revealed president of his record label Epic.

Jackson had been working on new music for several years with hip-hop and R and B stars like Will.i.am, Ne-Yo and Akon.

“We just want to pay our respects to Michael. We don’t want to be seen to be jumping on any bandwagon associated with his death,” the BBC quoted Amanda Ghost as saying.

In an interview with BBC 6 Music, Ghost said that “the appetite is definitely there” for new material.

“If we do release anything of unreleased material, it has to be fantastic and it can’t damage in any way his legacy or his legend and I won’t let that happen at Epic.

“I have no idea when it’s coming out, but it will come out on Sony/Epic. We haven’t made any decisions because we just want to be respectful for his memory and not be seen in any way as trying to cash in,” she added.

In fact, the release of new music could also be delayed as legal negotiations over his estate continue.

Bruce Swedien, a producer and engineer who worked on ‘Off The Wall’ and ‘Thriller’, has said that he believed Jackson was working on instrumental music as well as a pop album. (ANI)

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Mariah Carey dresses up like Eminem in new video

July 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

New York, July 1 (ANI): Pop star Mariah Carey took a dig at her ex-boyfriend Eminem, as she dressed up as the rapper in a new music video.

The 39-year-old singer dressed up as a man twice in her new video ‘Obsessed’, directed by Brett Ratner.

At first, Carey impersonated a male rapper, which bears a striking resemblance to Eminem, reports the New York Daily News.

And later, the diva dressed as a male bellhop before ending the day in a tight snakeskin number.

Rapper Nick Cannon is persuading wife Carey to perform at America’s Got Talent.

Cannon has replaced Jerry Springer as the host on the new season, which kicked off in the US earlier this week.

He insists that viewers could get a superstar thrown in with the wannabe acts – hinting Carey may takeover the stage as she’s a huge fan of the series. (ANI)

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Conspiracy theorists claim Jacko ‘faked death’ for ultimate comeback

July 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, July 1 (ANI): Just days after Michael Jackson died, rumours are flooding the Internet that he faked his own death.

Thousands of fans have been logging onto websites to join wacky conspiracy theories that the singer is still alive and is just getting ready to make a spectacular comeback.

One website has released a photo it says is of Jacko on Sunday – three days after his death – although it does not show his face and there’s no proof the snap is new.

Another says that the singer has been planning this for nearly a year-and-a-half and is now in hiding in Eastern Europe.

However, there is no hard evidence to support these claims, reports the Sun.

Another site has released a photo it claims is of Jacko, insisting the man who died on Thursday was the singer’s body double with a terminal illness whose family will be looked after in return.

A message reads: “Over the past few days there have been many Michael sightings. People have e-mailed with pictures and amazing stories.

“Michael is alive and well and happier than ever. The plot was 10 years in the making but it had to be done.

“We know he is alive because we have seen pictures. Clear pictures taken June 26, 2009 of Michael Jackson lounging poolside with friends.

“This site is dedicated to bringing the truth to his fans and ultimately to provide a forum for Michael to communicate with them.

“We feel he was forced to fake his death the same way companies are forced into bankruptcy.

“Those close to Michael have known about the plot for years, it was a very expensive and intricate venture.

“The man who died had a terminal illness and his death was long overdue. He was given facial surgery to resemble Michael exactly. No doubt his family will be taken care of.

“Soon we think Michael’s new music will be out.

“Under a different name and with a drastically altered face, which sounds better than ever, even though a harmonizer has been used to disguise his voice.

“Michael wants to connect with his fans, he only wants to run from those who would seek to control him,” the message said.

Another site also claims that Jacko’s death is a stunt.

It claims: “Once he is rested and ready will blow the lid off his own hoax and then embark on the most spectacularly lucrative concert tour in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.” (ANI)

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Chris Brown’s ‘Not My Fault’ not about Rihanna, says rep

June 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, June 25 (ANI): A representative for Chris Brown has slammed reports that the singer posted a song online about his ex-girlfriend Rihanna.umours started making rounds after a new set of tunes recorded by Brown appeared online – with one of the tracks, ‘Not My Fault’, apparently hinting at the row on the eve of the Grammy Awards in February (09) that left Rihanna battered and bruised.

However, a spokesperson for Brown’s label, Jive Records, has denied that the songs were recorded around the time of the attack or after the court case on 22 June (09) – insisting they are old demos.

“Countering misleading reports of ‘new’ Chris Brown music: there are no ‘new’ songs from Chris Brown currently being promoted by Chris or his record label,” Contactmusic quoted the rep as saying in a statement.

“There are several old demos circulating that are being falsely promoted as new material from Chris,” the rep added.

Brown has been sentenced to six months community service, five years probation and ordered not to go within 50 yards of Rihanna. (ANI)

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Music album recorded based on teachings of Mahatma Gandhi

May 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Mumbai, May 6 (ANI): Bollywood recorded a new music album inspired from the principle of non-violence propagated by Mahatma Gandhi.

The album titled ‘Timeless Mahatma’ is based on Gandhi’s non-violence movement keeping in mind the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Music Director Ravindra Jain composed the songs for the album. The album has six songs, based on the teachings of Gandhi.

“Whatever principles Gandhi adopted were propagated by Lord Mahavir and Buddha, who we worship. The best thing about our present generation is that they are flexible. If they think it is convincing, they are not rigid and they are ready to accept that,” said Jain.

Bollywood singers Shaan and Sadhana Sargam lent their voices for the music album.

“We want the message of the song that is non-violence, to reach out to the people who are in need. We will sing and people will listen,” said Shaan, a Bollywood singer.

The album is specially aimed at spreading the message and teachings of non-violence of Mahatma Gandhi. (ANI)

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Joel Madden hits out at British Airlines after ‘cover-up tattoo’ row

May 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, Apr 28 (ANI): Good Charlotte star Joel Madden has hit out at British Airlines’ workers after he was banned from boarding a plane until he covered up his tattoos.

Madden, 30, who was preparing to fly from Chicago, Illinois’ O’Hare International Airport to London to film a new music video, was told by the airline’s officials that he had to hide the tattoos on his arms before boarding.
Frustrated and stunned by their actions the singer decided to vent his anger on social networking site Twitter.com.

“Was just told by a british air person I can’t get on the plane till I cover my tatts. Should I fight the power?” the Daily Star quoted him as writing.

“I really actually am in shock, he won’t let me on the plane till I put long sleeves on and another BA rep is disagreeing,” he wrote.

Madden later acknowledged he had given in to the demands – but planned to complain to company bosses over his treatment.

“I still can’t believe Brit Air discriminated me for tatts. Unheard of. the guy was literally disgusted by me. I’m gonna write a letter!!” he said.

“I did end up covering my tats. It’s not my style to cause a scene, I just had a convo with the BA guy, told him how it was discrimination.

“Yes I covered up to board the BA flight. I didn’t want to miss it. And honestly I was embarrassed all the people were staring and laughing!

“It’s not in the rules that I can find. My tatts arent offensive. Looking into it. I havent felt this small since the first time i asked nic (partner Nicole Richie) out,” he added. (ANI)

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Leona Lewis ‘working on dance music’

April 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): Singer Leona Lewis has decided to take a break from her trademark ballads and working on dance music, it has emerged.

The pop singer has won accolades for her emotive tracks such as Bleeding Love and Run, but she is now keen to change her direction.

She has teamed up with American producer Timbaland for new music.

According to Britain’s Daily Mirror, Timbaland is hoping to make her sound similar to that of R and B stars Beyonce Knowles and Rihanna.

“Timbaland can’t wait to work with Leona and make her feisty like Beyonce and Rihanna,” Contactmusic quoted a source as saying.

“The ballads will still be there but the tracks will be racier and there’ll be dancefloor anthems too,” the source added. (ANI)

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Justin Timberlake has no plans to make new music

March 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Justin Timberlake’s fans are in for disappointment, as the singer has no plans to release any solo material in the near future.

The ‘SexyBack’ hitmaker’s last album – 2006′s FutureSex/LoveSounds – turned out to be a big hit.

However, Timberlake has now said that he is no hurry to make a new solo record, as he is happy producing other artists’ songs.

“Right now, I like the idea that things can just kind of pop up and if they feel right I can do them. Committing to my own sort of project, that’s like, ‘Okay, let me block out two years of my life and do it,’” Contactmusic quoted him as telling Entertainment Weekly.

He added: “I was heavily fulfilled with the last one and I always have this thing with myself that if I can’t sleep because I need to do it, then I’m gonna do it. But if I’m not losing sleep over it then…” (ANI)

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Biggest New Zealand retailer to charge for plastic bags – 10 New Zealand cents (about 5 US cents)

March 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Wellington – New Zealand’s biggest retail variety chain, The Warehouse, will start charging 10 New Zealand cents (about 5 US cents) for plastic shopping bags next month to protect the environment, according to news reports Wednesday.

The company, which has 128 variety and discount stationery stores, says it wants to take 20 million bags out of circulation in the next year.

The Warehouse, which is New Zealand’s biggest footwear and music retailer, said that surveys at four trial stores revealed that 85 per cent of customers would not use plastic bags if they had to pay for them.

The stores will sell reusable shopping bags for 1 New Zealand dollar.

New Zealand has reduced the use of plastic bags by about 100 million a year since a number of retail chains signed a packaging accord to discourage them in 2004, the New Zealand Herald reported. (dpa)

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