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LFO Singer Loses Battle with Leukemia
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop,
Rich Cronin, lead singer for the musical group LFO, passed away this week after a long health battle. He was 36 years old.
Rich, who penned the trio’s breakout hit “Summer Girls,” was diagnosed with leukemia in 2005. Despite a number of setbacks—including chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, a stroke and a return of the disease—Cronin was able to perform again with his former band members last summer.
“He was so happy,” Brad Fischetti told EW about Rich’s return to the stage. Although the group had hoped to hit the road again later this year, Cronin found himself back in the hospital.
“We really became soulmates,” Brad recalled about their last tour together. “Devin [Lima] and I both realized how much we loved him, despite the differences we had in the past. In New York City at the Highline Ballroom, he thanked the crowd at the end of the show. I’ll always have that voice in my mind, because it was such a sincere thank you. Really, that’s the memory that’s sticking out in my brain.”
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Matthew Morrison Album Release Scheduled
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Release Dates, Pop, New Releases,
Matthew Morrison, better known to Glee fans as Mr. Schue, will have his own solo album on the shelves this winter.
Mercury has given the CD a February 2011 release date, despite the fact that Morrison isn’t totally finished with it.
“I’m about three-quarters of the way done with the album,” he recently told reporters. “It’s full-time Glee right now. I’m trying to do it on the weekends.”
For now, fans will have to enjoy Matthew’s singing on his hit show. The FOX series will return for Season 2 on September 21.
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Singer Commits Suicide at Belgian Music Festival
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Music Videos, Electronic, Pop,
For the second time in less than a week, a tragic suicide has overshadowed a musical event.
On Thursday night, a concertgoer fell onto the stage during a Swell Season concert in California. One day later, it was a band’s lead singer who jumped to his death.
Charles Haddon, the frontman for Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, was pronounced dead Friday night after a performance with his British group in Hasselt, Belgium. The 22-year-old, who had climbed a telecommunications mast, jumped and fell onto the backstage parking lot at the Pukkelpop festival.
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New Kids and Backstreet Boys Team Up for Tour
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Collaborations, Concerts / Tours, Reunions, Pop,
Boy band fans (or should we call them man bands now?) will see all their dreams realized in 2011: the New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys are close to teaming up for a tour of the United States. (Too bad it’s not 1996.)
NKOTB recently reunited, and now it seems they’re ready to take the act (back) on the road. Reportedly, the two bands are in negotiations with Live Nation Entertainment to book the event.
The New Kids teamed up with the Boys once before, performing together at Radio City Music Hall. A third band is also being considered for the tour. Boyz II Men is rumored to be the first pick.
Read More | E! Online
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LISTEN: Sara Bareilles Covers Beyonce’s Single Ladies
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Videos, Covers, Pop,
Sara Bareilles might not be willing to write you a love song because you ask for it, but she is willing to tackle a hit Beyonce tune for Billboard.
This version of “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” probably won’t inspire any YouTube dance videos, but it’ll definitely get your toes tapping.
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If American Idol producers fail to nab either Jennifer Lopez or Shania Twain as a judge, there’s one other singer they might be able to score: Mariah Carey.
According to America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon, his wife would actually be interested in the position.
“You know what? [Mariah] talks about it,” Cannon said about a hypothetical job offering. “She says, ‘I would love to do that.’ She is one of the greatest singers of our time; she would be great. I don’t know if she has enough time, though, but if they could work with her schedule, I know she would love to do Idol. Let’s start the campaign!” (So when you say “time,” Nick—are you saying she might be busy being pregnant?)
Carey, like Lopez and Twain, has already made an appearance on the FOX reality program. She served as mentor during Season 7.
Read More | The Hollywood Reporter
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VIDEO: Lea Michele Talks Britney Spears
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Gossip, Music Videos, Pop,
Glee’s Lea Michele recently spoke to reporters during the Blackberry Torch event. The main topic of discussion was, of course, the highly-touted Britney Spears episode of the series, scheduled to air this fall.
In the video above, Michele offers a few tidbits about what fans can expect when the show returns for Season 2. “We’re recreating Britney Spears’ videos,” she explained.
Watch the interview to find out which song Lea didn’t get to sing in the tribute episode.
Read More | E! Online
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VIDEO: Justin Bieber Nailed by Water Bottle
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, Videos, Pop,
When they aren’t recovering from embarrassing falls or dodging nasty pigeon poop, musicians are braving another obstacle: the tossed item.
Although this incident actually happened back in December, we’ll always welcome a chance to see Justin Bieber smacked by a water bottle—especially if the clip comes with multiple angles.
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Mix Tape: Seth MacFarlane, Hugh Laurie to Record Separate Albums
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Upcoming Releases, Blues, Covers, Pop, Rock, iTunes,
-Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane is working on a new project: an album comprised of show tunes. MacFarlane, who’ll be backed by a big band and live orchestra, will sing tunes from the ‘40s and ‘50s.
-House‘s Hugh Laurie will also be tapping into his musical side. The British actor is set to record an album influenced by the blues sound from New Orleans.
-Congratulations to Take That’s Robbie Williams. The 36-year-old singer married actress Ayda Field over the weekend in Beverly Hills.
-Yoko Ono says we shouldn’t hold our breaths waiting for The Beatles’ catalogue to hit the iTunes store anytime soon. (Maybe she’s waiting for Verizon to start offering the iPhone?)
-A Jay-Z memoir will drop on November 16. Decoded was completed a few years ago, before the rapper’s official marriage to Beyonce.
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VMAs: Gaga for Lady’s Bad Romance
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Awards, Music Videos, Pop,
Sorry, music lovers. Lady Gaga is here to stay.
The fashion-forward pop star scored a staggering 13 Video Music Awards nods from MTV, more than any other recording artist has ever received. “Bad Romance” is nominated in the Best Pop Video, Best Female Video and Best Dance Video categories.
“Telephone” and “Bad Romance” are both nominated in the Video of the Year category, making Gaga the first female artist to have two videos in the group at the same time.
The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, September 12 at 9 p.m. ET.
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