Cowboy Casanova Video Premiere
31 October, 2009 5:24 PM
Carrie Underwood's first single of her third album was officially released on September 14, 2009, and it serves as the lead-off single to her third studio album, Play On. 'Cowboy Casanova' is an up-tempo country song. In the song, a female narrator warns another that the man she is interested in is no good; he is just a 'cowboy casanova'. A music video was filmed on September 2, 2009, in New Orleans, Louisiana, which premiered during CMT's Big New Music Weekend on October 2, 2009.
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5:08 PM
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The Top Queen
5:00 PM
'Play On' gives the name to Carrie's third album. It's another amazing song and it has a wonderful messagge, I'll let you figure it out :) There are 3:41 minutes of the usual excelent vocals and an incredible sensitiviness.
3 Video Premiere
4:04 PM
'3' is a song by Britney Spears, from her upcoming second greatest hits compilation, The Singles Collection, due out on November 10. It was released as the lead single of the album on September 29, 2009 by Jive Records. It's an uptempo dance song, that features a heavy bassline and has influences of electropop and rave. Lyrically, the track is about threesomes. This music video was released on October 30, 2009.
Ryan Seacrest stalker arrested
3:44 PM
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has been granted a restraining order against a man arrested on Friday on suspicion of stalking the star. Chidi Benjamin Uzomah Jr, 25, was arrested after he entered the E! Entertainment building in LA. Court papers say Mr Uzomah was trying to see Seacrest and that he was armed with a knife. Seacrest wrote in a court statement: 'His aggressive and violent efforts to come into physical contact with me are extremely frightening to me. They have jeopardised not only my personal safety but also the safety and wellbeing of those around me'. A court hearing on whether to grant a three-year restraining order against Mr Uzomah will be held on 17 November.
Canadian singer Taylor Mitchell is killed by coyotes
29 October, 2009 12:42 PM
Two coyotes have attacked and killed a 19-year-old folk singer in Nova Scotia, eastern Canada. Taylor Mitchell died in hospital after the animals pounced as she hiked alone in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Walkers alerted park rangers after hearing her screams. Bleeding heavily from multiple bite wounds, the singer-songwriter was airlifted to a Halifax hospital, but died of her injuries on October 28th morning. Coyotes attack on humans are very rare because they are usually afraid of them. Taylor was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for Young Performer of the Year.
The Top Queen
11:54 AM
Forever & Always (Piano Version) - Taylor Swift
Another song from Fearless Platinum Edition released on October 26, 2009. This is a piano version of Forever & Always which makes it a lot more better. The softness of the piano combines perfectly with Taylor's voice making it a very heart touchy love song. The perfect song to dedicate to your love.
Bruce Springsteen cancels a show after cousin death
27 October, 2009 8:26 PM
Bruce Springsteen canceled a performance in Kansas City on Monday after the death of his cousin who was the assistant road manager of the E Street Band. The death of Lenny Sullivan, 36, who had been with the band for 10 years, was announced in a statement on the U.S. rock star's website. TMZ reported that Sullivan was found in his room at a local hotel on Monday afternoon.
Andrew Lloyd Webber is diagnosed with prostate caner
26 October, 2009 3:54 PM
At his 61, LLoyd Webber was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. His spokesman said in a statement that the condition was currently in its very early stages, adding 'Andrew is now undergoing treatment and expects to be fully back at work before the end of the year'.
Morrissey collapses during a concert
3:53 PM
Morrissey was released Sunday from a hospital where he was held overnight after collapsing on stage during a concert. A spokeswoman for the Great Western Hospital in the English city of Swindon said the singer was 'much improved. Morrissey became unwell, and he was admitted overnight as a precautionary measure. He's been seen by the medical team, much improved and now discharged home'. After his collapse many shows were rescheduled and he's due to play a string of European dates through the rest of October and November.
Kanye West cleared in airport scuffle
24 October, 2009 5:15 PM
Kanye West has been cleared of criminal charges following a scuffle with a photographer at LA International airport on 11 September, 2008. However, he (who was not in court) must complete 50 hours of community service, an LA City Attorney's Office spokesman said. He and his manager, Don Crawley, were arrested after apparently breaking a photographer's camera flash. A video shot by the gossip website TMZ appeared to show West smashing the camera while inside the airport terminal.
Justin Timberlake wins restraining order
5:11 PM
Justin Timberlake has been granted a temporary restraining order against a woman described by his lawyer as 'an obsessed, mentally unstable stalker'. The woman, Karen McNeil, 48, broke into the singer's Los Angeles home for the third time last week. McNeil's 'motivation and obsession have become more ominous, intrusive and threatening', court papers suggest. She has been ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from Timberlake. McNeil, who is believed to be homeless, was placed in protective psychiatric custody by police following the incident last Thursday.
Message from me
3:37 PM
I'm sorry but the downloads are out. I know that they have stayed only for some days but uploding them almost eats my machine so I've decided to stop them. However, I'll keep posting The Tops, but there won't be any entire CDs anymore, only the $uper Album Recommendations. I'll also keep uploding previous recommendations so check them. In conclusion the only thing I won't be uploding are entire CDs, so it's not the end of the world. Again, sorry.
Strict Joy - The Swell Season
23 October, 2009 11:25 PM
You may probably know them as the struggling musicians in 2007 film Once and maybe for their amazing 'Falling Slowly'. They are known as The Swell Season (Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová). This is their third album, 'Strict Joy'. It will be released on October 23 in Ireland. Hansard said about the new album: 'For me, it's just an audio diary. It's just another installment of the life we lead'. The first single 'In these Arms' was released on August 18 via iTunes. Their style would classify as folk though they have this kind of powerful pop-rock voice. Glen's and Markéta's voice blends into a relaxing and I'll dear to say orgasmic album, which is definitely a must-have.
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Lil Wayne to recive a one-year jail sentence
22 October, 2009 1:01 PM
The rapper Lil Wayne has pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession, and expects to receive a one-year jail sentence. He previously had pleaded not guilty to illegal gun possession charges that carried at least three and a half years in prison upon conviction. The gun was found by police in the tour bus while in Manhattan in 2007. His trial was due to start January 20. Wayne is prison-bound after taking a surprise and docile gun possession guilty plea this morning in return for a promise of one year behind bars. He'll be spending most of 2010 in an upstate cage. Celebrity defense lawyer Stacey Richman has repeatedly complained that the gun actually belonged to another, uncharged associate of the rapper who was on the bus and was willing to accept responsibilty for it. A tiny handful of cells (from two to 16)were swabbed off the grip and trigger and matched to Lil Wayne's own genetic profile. Lil is due back in court for a pre-sentencing proceeding on December 15, at which time a precise February sentencing date will be set by the judge.
REM call for Guantanamo closure
1:00 PM
Rock bands including Pearl Jam and REM have joined a coalition of musicians to support the US president's efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay prison. The National Campaign to Close Guantanamo, which also includes former military officers, was launched on October 20. In a statement, REM said: 'We have spent the past 30 years supporting causes related to peace and justice. To now learn that some of our friends' music may have been used as part of the torture tactics without their consent or knowledge, is horrific. It's an anti-American period'.
Color Me Free - Joss Stone
11:58 AM
Joss's fourth studio album originally scheduled for an April release but was pushed back first to July and finally released on October 20. The first single is Free Me, must say a great song. Joss keeps inpressing us with another huge album with the excelent vocals and lyrics we are accostumed to.
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Message from Me
11:45 AM
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Be quiet, Kanye West isn't dead
21 October, 2009 6:32 PM
An internet hoax that first surfaced on October 20 has spun into a massive frenzy of web rumors on social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. The prank was a set up of a Fox News Web page headlining West's death in 'a bizarre car crash in Los Angeles'. The fraudulent web site that churned out the news of West's faux-death has been taken down. Kanye's girlfriend, Amer Rose, use her Twitter account to say: 'This 'RIP Kanye West' topic is not funny and it's NOT TRUE!, he has people like myself and his family that love him very much...'. Another unfunny rumor.
Time for Miacles Video Premiere
6:27 PM
Adam's first musical video of his first post Idol single, which is the soundtrack of the upcoming movie 2012. The video has many scenes of the movie where Adam is shown passing by
The Addams Family theme composer dies
6:13 PM
Vic Mizzy was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 9, 1916. His carrer started as a pianist and later he rose to fame as a famous composer, probably known as the composer of The Addams Family theme. He died at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California on October 19, 2009, aged 93 from a cardiac insufficiency.
American Idol 8 First singles
20 October, 2009 8:35 PM
Live Like We're Dying - Kris AllenThe winner's debut and lead single of his upcoming album. It was released on iTunes on September 25 and it will be fisicaly on November 17. So far it has peaked the 89 position on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is a cover from The Script's one but it's better. We all expected a soft ballad from Kris but this potential pop rock hit took us by surprise. Kris album will be definitely great.
Time for Miracles - Adam LambertSurprisingly finishing as the runner-up, this is his first release since Idol's 'No Boundries'. It was released on October 16 via Amazon. The song will act as the soundtrack of the upcoming film 2012. Although it is a huge song, Adam confirmed it won't be the lead single of his album. As all apocaliptical soundtracks, this song has very strong vocals and it makes us feel how the people are feeling. The suffering in Adam's voice succeeds in conveying the suffering from the movie. I can't wait to have his album!!
Friday I'll be Over You - Allison IrahetaIt's the first single from her debut album, Just Like You. It was written and produced by Swedish songwriter Max Martin. The single was released to radio stations on Monday, October 5 and will be officially released through digital distribution on November 3. As she make it clear on the show, this song is a pop rock song, it makes us remember Kelly Clarkson but with a much deeper voice. With this song we get to see what the album will be all about.
U2-You-Tube
8:12 PM
The irish band is set to broadcast their latest concert in Los Angeles live on YouTube on October 25. The concert will take place at the Rose Bowl and the tickets are already sold out, expecting an attendance of 96000 people. This will be the first big concert to be broadcasted live by YouTube, although other minor live shows were broadcasted.
Rihanna's New Album
7:59 PM
After weeks of speculation, Def Jam Records announced today that Rihanna will be releasing her fourth studio album, 'Rated R' on November 23. The first single, 'Russian Roulette', will premiere today at 11:23 a.m. EST on Rihanna's official website, while an accompanying video, directed by Anthony Mandler, will debut on ABC. This will be the first release since 2007 popular 'Good Girl Gone Bad'.
Elvis hair auctioned in 18300 DOLARS
19 October, 2009 8:27 PM
A tuft of Elvis hair was auctioned last Sunday by an auction house in Chicago in 18300 dolars. The tuft of hair is believed to have been cut while Elvis was on militar service. This was one of the 200 articles owned by dead Gary Pepper, president of the Tankers Fan Club, founded by Elvis's fans. The auction maximum price was 62800 dolars for a cotton shirt with the slogan EP, it included a magazine which showed Elvis wearing the shirt. The auction house Leslie Hindman Auctioneers reported the results of the auction on their website. There haven't been ADN analysis on the hair but it was said that the buyer hired an expert in celebrity hair authentication, John Reznikoff who confirmed the hair is of Elvis.
What happens with Residente?
5:52 PM
The Puerto Rican singer René Pérez, who calls himself Residente, member of the duo of half brothers Calle 13 has offended various Latin American countries presidents during the Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica, held in Los Angeles. The most offending thing was that Residente wore a t-shirt which said 'Uribe paramilitar' and 'Bases'/Military bases , claiming that Uribe is part of the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, commonly refered to as the guerrillas.
The colombian foreign minister said after the show: 'El mensaje presenta un contenido ofensivo y calumnioso en contra del presidente de los colombianos, lo cual constituye un agravio para su buen nombre e investidura y además es un irrespeto a la dignidad de nuestros connacionales'/The message presents an offensive and difamating content against the colombian president, which is an offense to his good name and it is also a disrespect to the dignity of our compatriots.
During the show he also attacked other presidents such as argentinian president Cristina Fernández Kirchner, who was said by Residente to leave botox, and also against venezuelan president Hugo Chavez who was nominated by his t-shirt as 'Chavez nominado a mejor artista Pop'/Chavez Nominated as Best Pop artist.
Trying not to exclude anyone he finally attacked his own president Luis Fortuño, who was that same day fighting against a strike against mass layoffs, saying this: 'Hoy los puertorriqueños marcharon contra el desempleo, porque el Gobernador de Puerto Rico los dejó sin trabajo y el gobernador de Puerto Rico es un hijo de la gran puta'/Today the Puerto Ricans march against unemployment, because the president of Puerto Rico leave them without job and the president of Puerto Rico is a son of a bitch.
Fortuño answered 'Este individuo le faltó el respeto a todas las mujeres puertorriqueñas, a todas las madres puertorriqueñas y al pueblo puertorriqueño en general'/This person disrespected all the Puerto Rican women, all the Puerto Rican mothers and the Puerto Rican people in general. The concert scheduled to be held in that city was canceled by obvious reasons.
During the show he also attacked other presidents such as argentinian president Cristina Fernández Kirchner, who was said by Residente to leave botox, and also against venezuelan president Hugo Chavez who was nominated by his t-shirt as 'Chavez nominado a mejor artista Pop'/Chavez Nominated as Best Pop artist.
Trying not to exclude anyone he finally attacked his own president Luis Fortuño, who was that same day fighting against a strike against mass layoffs, saying this: 'Hoy los puertorriqueños marcharon contra el desempleo, porque el Gobernador de Puerto Rico los dejó sin trabajo y el gobernador de Puerto Rico es un hijo de la gran puta'/Today the Puerto Ricans march against unemployment, because the president of Puerto Rico leave them without job and the president of Puerto Rico is a son of a bitch.
Fortuño answered 'Este individuo le faltó el respeto a todas las mujeres puertorriqueñas, a todas las madres puertorriqueñas y al pueblo puertorriqueño en general'/This person disrespected all the Puerto Rican women, all the Puerto Rican mothers and the Puerto Rican people in general. The concert scheduled to be held in that city was canceled by obvious reasons.
Beyonce Delays Malaysia Concert
5:13 PM
Beyonce has postponed a planned concert in Malaysia, the event's organizer said on October 19, following accusations by Islamic conservatives that the show would be immoral as she is worldwide known for her provocative clothes and choreography. She was scheduled to perform at a Kuala Lumpur stadium October 25. The show 'has been postponed to a future date to be announced shortly', Malaysian entertainment company Marctensia said in a statement. A Marctensia representative declined to say whether the decision was prompted by criticism from the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, the country's largest opposition group, which has called for the show to be scrapped because it would promote 'Western sexy performances'. Beyonce had previously canceled a concert in Malaysia in 2007.
$unday Recommendation
18 October, 2009 5:21 PM
Face Drop (Remix) - Sean Kingston
Face Drop is the second single from his second studio album Tomorrow, it was released to radio stations on August 18, 2009 and released digitally on iTunes on September 1, 2009. This remix features Pleasure P. I have had this song stuck in my head since I first heard it, so I wanted to post it. Although I can't stand him repeating his name throughout the song, it's a good example of reggae fusion, with well written lyrics. Not a five stars but maybe a four and a half.
Lindsay Lohan damages a cake?
4:16 PM
The New York Post published yesterday that Lindsay Lohan had damaged a cake while on the Victoria's Secret Beauty Velvet fragrance launch, but not by eating it. Apparently Lohan mistook the cake baked in the shape of a giant perfume bottle for the real perfume, and put her hand out to lean on it. An onlooker at the Lexington Avenue store said, 'She accidentally poked a hole right in the middle of it'. How did she confused a cake with a perfume? Was she high? Or drunk? Or the baker was a really good one?.
Madonna sued
17 October, 2009 8:07 PM
The diva has been sued by her Central Park West upstairs neighbour Karen George because her apartament has been transformed into a disruptive studio. According to the lawsuit against the building board obtained by the New York Post, 'Madonna and one or more of her invited guests repeatedly dance and train . . . to unreasonably high-decibel, amplified music, causing noise and vibration to pour through the walls, ceilings and radiators'. 'Ms. George has been forced to endure blaring music, stomping and shaking walls for approximately one and a half to three hours each day'.
Dickie Peterson dies at 63
7:48 PM
Bassist and lead singer of the power trio Blue Cheer. He died on October 12 at 63 in Erkelenz, Germany, where he lived, after fighting with liver and prostate cancer spread throughout his body.
The band rose to prominence in 1968 with a memorable cover of the rock classic 'Summertime Blues' and continued to perform until last year, being several times on hiatus. Taking its name from a potent strain of LSD, Blue Cheer began as a six-piece band in 1966 and downsized a year later to a trio consisting of Peterson on bass and vocals, Leigh Stephens on guitar and Paul Whaley on drums. After Peterson's death, MacDonald said, 'Blue Cheer is done. Out of respect for Dickie, Blue Cheer would never become a viable touring band again'.
The band rose to prominence in 1968 with a memorable cover of the rock classic 'Summertime Blues' and continued to perform until last year, being several times on hiatus. Taking its name from a potent strain of LSD, Blue Cheer began as a six-piece band in 1966 and downsized a year later to a trio consisting of Peterson on bass and vocals, Leigh Stephens on guitar and Paul Whaley on drums. After Peterson's death, MacDonald said, 'Blue Cheer is done. Out of respect for Dickie, Blue Cheer would never become a viable touring band again'.
$aturday Recommendation
5:38 PM
The second single taken from her fifth studio album, Funhouse. It was written by Nate "Danja" Hills, Kara DioGuardi, 333 Productions, Marcella Araica and Pink herself. Pink wrote this song at a party hosted at her home, where everyone was drunk or drinking except for her, and she wanted them all to leave. She went to the beach and had a line in her head saying 'How do I feel so good sober?'. Eventually it had nothing to do with alcohol but with identities. 'How do I feel so good with just me, without anyone to lean on?', Pink says in an interview. She also stated that the song was one of the darkest she wrote for the album. 'Sober is a dark, kind of sad song. And it's about the vices that we choose and I had this idea in my head, 'Like how do I feel this good sober?...I don't know it's just a really, really personal beautiful song, one of my favorites…'. The song is a massive rock song, I would say one of Pink's best songs. The lyrics are so meaningful and her voice is better than we are accustomed to.
Overcome - Alexandra Burke
1:19 PM
Alexandra's debut album, Overcome, would be released on October 19, 2009. The first single 'Bad Boys' is a duet with Flo Rida. The album lands on the R&B genere with great vocals from Alexandra, this is definitly a must-have album. It has amazing songs such as 'Overcome', 'Good Night Good Morning', 'Broken Heels', etc.
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Lindsay Lohan's probation period extended
12:44 PM
Lohan was ordered to appear in court after probation officials said she had missed some alcohol education classes because she was shotting a movie in other state. Lohan was arrested for driving under the influence in May 2007 and two months later was arrested again, this time for drink driving and cocaine possession. She was told to complete an 18-month alcohol awareness programme in August 2007 after being convicted. The veredict was she will be on probation for another year.
Featured Artist: Sharon Little
16 October, 2009 3:18 PM
Sharon Little is an american singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While being a waitress she performed with local bands and later released an independent album, Drawing Circles in 2006. In 2008 CBS Records saw her great potential and signed her. She was then choosen as the opening act of Alison Krauss, Robert Plant and T-Bone Burnett. As a part of her deal, several songs of her have been featured on Numb3rs and NCIS. Later that year, A&E choosed her song 'Follow that Sound' as the opening theme of The Cleaner, recently cancelled. On Season 5 of CSI: NY, on the episode 'Help', Sharon was shown singing in a metro station. Her lastest album is titled 'Perfect Time for a Breakdown', which was released on 2008. On October 16, 2009, Sharon's song 'Ooh Wee' was featured on the last season of Ghost Whisperer. It seems that we haven't seen all of Shannon's. She is definitely a jazz, maybe blues singer. She has a very deep voice that will make you feel the same she feels when she sings. Enjoy the videos below.
Friday Recommendation
2:51 PM
Hey Soul Sister marks the return to the group's folk-rock roots, it belongs to their fifth album, Save Me San Fransisco (scheduled for release October 27, 2009). The single was released on iTunes on August 11, 2009. The song has a very catchy rythm that makes you want to dance and sing, it's a head-bouncing, toe-tapping song which will get anyone up from their seat.
Amelle Berrabah in a clinic
2:13 PM
The member of the Sugababes has been admitted to a private health clinic suffering from a severe bout of nervous exhaustion. The official site of the group reported that the singer had been advised to take a 'short break'. The singer break up has been attributed to the recent departure of Keisha Buchanan last month. Heidi Range and Jade Ewen, the other members of the group commented on this: 'It seems that with all the recent events in the band right up to Jade joining us a few weeks ago, the stress over a period of months has unfortunately taken its toll on Amelle and she is now suffering from a severe bout of nervous exhaustion. For the next three weeks, Amelle will be staying at a private health clinic in Europe where she will be able to rest and recuperate under expert supervision'. She is expected to return by November.
Double Rec
15 October, 2009 9:41 PM
Somebody to Love - Leighton Meester
This is the first single by Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester featuring Robin Thicke. The song is the lead single off of her debut album. It is an uptempo electro pop song that harks influences of 90's dance music like that of Madonna. It draws influences of pop music, electronica, and R&B with Robin Thicke's vocals. Meester said in an interview that 'the song is basically about how I can't get any — I can't find anyone to love. I really wanted to make something that's completely different from anything that's on the radio right now. I feel like it's really dancy and fun, but it's still laid back and relaxed and moody and sexy.' I have nothing more to say of the song.
Thursday Recommendation
8:38 PM
Good Girls Go Bad - Cobra Starship
It was the first single released from their third studio album, Hot Mess, on May 11, 2009. The song is classified as power pop, synthpop, etc, but it undoubtedly an electronic song with pop influences. This is a bold and sexy song, which leads to imagine some sexy girls going bad.
The Beatle won a songwriting prize
8:29 PM
Paul McCartney has been named songwriter of the year at The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Awards in London. The recognised songs were All You Need Is Love, Come Together and Hello Goodbye.
Other awarded artists include Coldplay, Phil Collins, Calvin Harris and The Ting Tings.
Other awarded artists include Coldplay, Phil Collins, Calvin Harris and The Ting Tings.
a-ha is breaking up
12:08 PM
On October 15, 2009 the band announced they're quitting as a band after a worldwide concert tour in 2010. Last concert ever will take place in Oslo, Norway, at the Oslo Spektrum arena on December 4, 2010. They said about this : 'We've literally lived the ultimate boy's adventure tale.' The trio added that the split would allow them to pursue 'other meaningful aspects of life, be it humanitarian work, politics, or whatever else.' One of their most known song is Take on Me which earned them a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
Avril Lavigne is divorcing
11:57 AM
The canadian singer, Avril Lavigne, has filed for divorce on Ocotber 9 from her musician husband Deryck Whibley after three years of marriage. Commenting about this on her website, Lavigne said: 'I admire Deryck and have a great amount of respect for him. I am grateful for our time together and I am grateful and blessed for our remaining friendship.' While she announced last month she was splitting with her husband, the divorce didn't come out until now.
Love is Dead - Kerli
14 October, 2009 6:45 PM
Love is Dead is the debut album of the estonian singer Kerli released July 8, 2008. Kerli said the album subject is : 'A lot of the songs I wrote when I was really depressed, and then the later songs I wrote after coming out from my depression, so the theme of the album pretty much is overcoming obstacles and overcoming the darkness. I'm really grateful for all these experiences because I believe that until you are absorbed by darkness you can't overcome it and face the light.' Kerli has an unique voice and a wide vocal range. This album clearly identifies Kerli's style. The album is in fact kind of strange but it doesn't mean it isn't a great album.
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Al Martino dies
6:28 PM
Al Martino died on October 13, 2009 at his 82. He had several pop hits spanning more than 20 years and played Johnny Fontane in the 1970s 'Godfather' movies. Martino had a run of chart singles through 1953, but his career stalled with the advent of rock 'n' roll. The Italian-American continued to hit the pop charts through the mid-'70s, reaching the top 20 with 'To the Door of the Sun (Alle Porte del Sole)' in 1974. But a new audience got to know him as the coddled heartthrob singer and would-be actor Johnny Fontane (godson of Don Vito Corleone) in 'The Godfather' (1972) and 'The Godfather Part II' (1974).
Leona Lewis, punched?
4:27 PM
The 2006 X Factor winner was punched by a man at a signing. A Scotland Yard spokesman said police were called to Waterstones book store at Piccadilly, London, but Lewis did not need hospital treatment. Lewis's spokesman said the singer had been signing autographs for around 90 minutes when "a guy came up and punched her to the side of the head". She was signing copies of her new autobiography, Dreams, due out next month. Waterstones said it took security at book signings "extremely seriously" and this was the first incident of its kind it had encountered, they adedd: 'We would like to thank Leona for her professionalism and we are extremely sad that this event was ruined for her, and her fans, many of whom queued from the early hours of the morning to meet her.'
Wednesday Recommendation
4:09 PM
Mama's Song - Carrie Underwood
The second single of her third album, Play On, it was available on iTunes Store on October 12, 2009. The song is dedicated to Carrie's mother, in it we see a more serious-minded Underwood thanking her mother for teaching her some important life lessons. The song is a relaxing and sweet ballad which make us all think we should also thank our mothers.
JoJo finally gets a distribution deal
3:46 PM
Her long awaited album, All I Want is Everything, which was intended for an early 2009 release, has been put aside for months by her record label. Near the end of 2008, it was rumored that JoJo left her record label and signed to Interscope Records to have her album released . Then, in early 2009, JoJo denied this rumor, and said she is still on Blackground Records. She said while on 'music limbo' : 'I don't know what my other options are, I don't wanna keep my fans waiting, I don't wanna keep my family, my friends and myself waiting.' She has waited almost 2 years to get her record released and now she has decided to sue her label. She is asking to be released from Da Family Records and to receive $500,000 for her troubles. A deal was reached in late September 2009. In the last days, it was reached that Blackground Records will be partnering with Interscope to distribute JoJo's new album. So it should be on stores in the next weeks.
Gately death causes confirmed
13 October, 2009 11:13 PM
A post-mortem examination in Spain has established tha the singer had suffered pulmonary oedema, which is an accumulation of fluid on the lungs. A judge on the island said his body could now be flown home.The family lawyer, Gerald Kean said papers were signed to allow the release of Gately's body.
Tuesday Recommendation
10:16 PM
This is the second single from his third studio album We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things., it was released on September 2, 2008. Two videos were shot for this song. It has an amazing rythm and very good lyrics. Totally recommendable.
Peru mourns Cavero
2:03 PM
The popular Arturo 'Zambo' Cavero died on October 9, 2009 from complications of sepsis in Rebagliati Hospital in Lima. At his 68 years, Cavero, an Afro-Peruvian, was renowned for his interpretation of Creole music, which combines Spanish-style guitar playing with African beats. His most famous song was Contigo Peru. He was considered a symbol of Peruvian identity. The president, Alan Garcia, said 'More than being a prodigious voice, our Pavarotti, he gave us his heart in every note, he oozed kindness and infected us with his affection. That's why we loved him.', also he gave Cavero the higest honor in Peru, the Orden del Sol.
Carly Simon sues Starbucks
1:49 PM
Apparently the country singer is suing the coffee chain Starbucks for failing to promote her 2008 album, This Kind of Love. Although the album sold 23000 copies in the first week, her lawyers claim that the album was not available in "a substantial number" of Starbucks stores during the important early months following its release. In a statement, the coffee chain said it had fulfilled all its obligations regarding the CD but it had only had a "tepid response" from customers. Another album is set to hit stores in the next days, Never Been Gone. Hope she sells the number she wants.
Katharine McPhee's Had It All Video Premiere
1:26 PM
The video of the first single of her second album, Unbroken, due to be released on January 2010. In it, we see the newly blonde Katherine in the desert, with high-heels??. She is also seen with a black dress in a white room. Very good song, not the video I expected, but good.
Holy Smoke - Gin Wigmore
12 October, 2009 9:22 PM
Gin's debut album released on September 29, 2009. The first single from the album, Oh My, debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart at number twenty-one on 24 August, 2009, moving to number seven the following week. It has so far peaked at number six. Gin's unique voice and instrumental arrengments result into a must-have album. Her raspy voice remember to Kim Carnes and her style to Lady Gaga meets Kerli, resulting into an exotic singer. A five stars album.
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Wyclef Jean to return to Hip Hop
9:02 PM
After dedicating all of his efforts to humanitarian help in his natal Haiti, the rapper is set to return to hip hop next month with the release of "From The Hut To The Projects To The Mansion." The 13-track E.P., featuring all new material produced by DJ Drama, comes out November 10. The EP features Eve, Timbland, Cyndi Lauper, among others. This will be the first release since 2007's Carnival Vol. II, the release is just a prelude to his next work due for 2010.
Pixie Lott picked for MTV best new act
6:18 PM
She has been named the best new act in the UK and Ireland and will represent them at the MTV Europe Music Awards next month. Pixie was picked ahead of Florence and the Machine, La Roux, The Saturdays and Tinchy Stryder. She was nominated for two other MTV awards. The host will be Katy Perry
Monday Recommendation
3:16 PM
This Is It, Michael Jackson's posthumous single
The first single of his posthumous album, This Is It, was released on October 12, 2009. The exact date of it's recording is still unknown but it is rumored to have been recorded during 1978-1980. The song features vocals of his brothers and is availble for free listening on his official website. Another great track of the King of Pop. Hope you enjoy it.
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