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Record Deal for American Idol’s Kris Allen
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Pop, Rock,
UPDATE: Lambert tells E! Online that he has a deal lined up with RCA.
Adam Lambert may still be weighing a future with or without Queen, but Kris Allen is already plugging ahead with his career.
Less than three weeks after winning American Idol, the Season 8 winner has officially scored his record deal. His contract with 19 Recordings and Jive Records falls in line with deals already made with Jordin Sparks and David Archuleta, two other Idol contestants.
“Everyone’s been asking me what it’s going to sound like. It will be very similar to what you heard from me on the show — definitely in the pop/rock genre. I can’t wait to get started!,” Allen revealed in a statement.
Kris will most likely juggle studio time with Idol‘s 50-city tour to make the fall release of his album. His performance of “No Boundaries” currently sits at #23 on Billboard’s Hot 100.
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VIDEO: Britney Spears’ Sons Dance to Mommy’s ‘Toxic’
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Videos, Pop,
I’m honestly more impressed with this than I am with Joe Jonas’ unitard number.
London audiences might have paid big bucks to see Britney Spears in concert this week, but it turns out her sons are the real headliners of the show. In this video shot during rehearsals, Sean Preston, 3, and Jayden James, 2, combined a ton of childish fun with a hint of rhythmic gymnastics.
The result? A version of “Toxic” that didn’t require any barely-there outfits or suggestive dance moves. (Yes - these are Britney’s children.)
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Will Adam Lambert Front Queen?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Rumors, Dance, Electronic, Pop, Rock,
Gene Simmons might not see Adam Lambert as a rocker, but his opinion isn’t shared by all. The members of Queen were so impressed with the American Idol finalist, they’ve even expressed interest in working with Lambert again. Maybe even on a permanent basis.
When asked about the frontman rumors, guitarist Brian May denied any job offers were made after last week’s season ender. But that doesn’t mean America hasn’t already seen the new Freddie Mercury. “Amongst all that furor, there wasn’t really a quiet moment to talk. But [drummer Roger Taylor] and I are definitely hoping to have a meaningful conversation with him at some point,” May revealed to Rolling Stone. “It’s not like we, as Queen, would rush into coalescing with another singer just like that. It isn’t that easy. But I’d certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there.”
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According to Lady Gaga, she would “die” if she wasn’t famous. Lady Gaga, who is well known for her eccentric fashion sense, bizarre make-up choices, and party lifestyle, can’t stand the thought of life away from the public eye, and wouldn’t be able to cope with normal life.
Lady Gaga said: “There are times when it can be a lot to deal with but always when I get up in the morning I try to find that very joyful place that reminds me that I would die if someone took it all away. If someone did that I wouldn’t be a person any more.”
After years of singing in clubs and penning tracks for stars including Britney Spears, the 23-year-old beauty - who topped the UK charts with her debut album The Fame - is grateful of her newfound success. She explained: “I have such an appreciation for where I am in my life because I’ve struggled and because I couldn’t get signed, and because I couldn’t get played on the radio.”
But the eccentric star, who went to the elite Convent of the Sacred Heart School with Paris and Nicky Hilton, relishes the opportunity to be herself. She said: “Right now the only thing that I am concerned with in my life is being an artist. I had to suppress it for so many years in high school because I was made fun of but now I’m completely insulated in my box of insanity and I can do whatever I like.”
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Cancer the reason for Michael Jackson O2 Arena concert delays?
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Pop,
Michael Jackson has delayed his London concert series. Jackson will now kick off his O2 Arena residency on July 13, five days later than originally planned, as we reported yesterday. It has been reported the 50-year-old Jackson is to have surgery on his skin cancer today, with doctors removing cancerous flesh on his chest and nose.
Michael Jackson may also need radiation gun therapy to ensure all diseased cells are destroyed, according to Britain’s The Sun newspaper. Randy Phillips, president of AEG Live who are promoting the tour, has dismissed Jackson’s rumoured cancer battle and stressed the delay is down to the “massive and technically complex show”. He said: “Michael is not sleeping with elephants and not suffering skin cancer. He’s a magnet for weird stories but he’s in great shape. I’d trade my body for his tomorrow. This show has grown in size and scope, thereby, necessitating more lead time for manufacture of the set, programming the content for the massive video elements, and, most importantly, more time for full production and dress rehearsals. As much as we agonised over this change in the original schedule, we are sure the fans will understand when they experience the level of entertainment Michael Jackson intends to deliver while also ensuring the safety of the musicians, cast and crew and the crisp execution of the production.”
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Michael Jackson’s London Concerts Postponed
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Pop,
Some of the first people in line for Michael Jackson may now be one of the last to see him in concert.
In a statement released today by AEG, the kickoff for Jackson’s London tour is being pushed back a whole five days. Unfortunately, this may actually mean a delay of a whole eight months for some.
“Due to the sheer magnitude of the This Is It concerts at the O2 Arena promoters and producers AEG Live and Kenny Ortega, Michael’s directorial partner and creative collaborator have elected to move back a few of the opening shows in order to meet the challenges presented by such a massive and technically complex show,” the concert promoter stated.
The first concert slated for July 8 will now take place on July 13. Those who had tickets for any of the next three shows will have to wait until March 2010. (July 10th is now March 1; July 12 is now March 3; July 14 is now March 6.)
Refunds are being made available for those who cannot attend their rescheduled show.
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Jennifer Lopez Returns to Music with What Is Love
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Rumors, Upcoming Releases, Pop,
Now that she’s already given birth to her twins, Jennifer Lopez is back to being an ambitious multi-hyphenate. In addition to resuming her acting career, the 39-year-old has already begun working on new music.
This single, titled “What is Love,” is a track that will reportedly be released with an upcoming greatest hits album. That CD, which would mark the singer’s 10th year as a singer, is rumored for a summer debut.
Read More | E! Online
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Tour Notes: American Idol’s Top 10, David Archuleta
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Pop,
Wondering what an Adam Lambert performance would look like on a concert stage? Curious to know if Megan Joy is still flapping her wings? Hoping to get up and close with hottie Kris Allen? Then it’s time to check your calendars.
Locations for the annual American Idol tour have just been announced. The 50-city event will bring the Top Ten finalists from Portland, OR all the way over to Manchester, NH. Sales for all engagements will begin Saturday, May 9.
For more information on the stops, click here.
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Smoking Interrupts Britney Spears’ Vancouver Concert
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Performances, Pop,
Who knew a smoker would have issues with smoking?
Attendees of Britney Spears’ concert in Vancouver, BC were rudely surprised last night when the singer left the stage dark for approximately 30 minutes. The interruption occurred only three songs into the headliner’s set.
According to the Vancouver Sun, concertgoers were left confused as to why the performance had stopped. After a mixture of chanting and boos, a voice on the loudspeaker said smoking in GM Place was to blame.
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When Will Timberlake Record Again?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Videos, Pop, R&B / Soul,
Although it’s already been 2 1/2 years since FutureSex/LoveSounds initially dropped, don’t expect Justin Timberlake to release a new album anytime soon.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the singer-songwriter/producer-actor/fashion designer said he’s not feeling the urge at this moment to lock himself up in a recording studio.
“Right now, I like the idea that things can just kind of pop up and if they feel right I can do them,” Timberlake explained. “Committing to my own sort of project, that’s like, ‘Okay, let me block out two years of my life and do it.’ 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…”
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