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Clay Aiken’s Fifth Album Scheduled for Release
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Covers,
Clay Aiken’s fifth studio album, Tried and True, will be available for purchase on June 1. Now, the big question: are you going to buy it?
“To me, older songs are more melodically appealing and beautiful,” Aiken explained his musical stylings. “Doing this album was an opportunity to just be myself.” The album will take fans back to the early days of Aiken, when he crooned softly to delight all the ladies.
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Misty” and “Suspicious Minds” are included on the album. “Tried and True” also features Aiken singing “Mack the Knife,” and “Unchained Melody,” tunes he crooned on American Idol’s second season on his way to the runner-up position.
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Mix Tape: No Junos for Bieber, New Music from the Stones
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Awards, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Pop, R&B / Soul, Rock,
-A judge has dismissed a lawsuit Carly Simon filed against Starbucks. The singer had accused the company of failing to promote her new album. (Starbucks backed out of the industry days before her CD was released.)
-Can’t a 16-year-old Canadian pop star get any respect? He may know how to get girls screaming, but Justin Bieber doesn’t know how to win a Juno Award. He was just shut out during this weekend’s ceremony.
-“Operation Save Chris Brown’s Image” has just entered its next phase: Raise money for Haiti. Brown is now scheduled to host “Virginia Stand Up! A Call to Action” on May 15 in Richmond.
-May 17’s re-release of Exile on Main Street will feature a number of never-before-heard Rolling Stones tracks including “Plundered My Soul,” “Dancing in the Light,” “Following the River” and “Pass The Wine.” “So Divine (Aladdin Story)” will also be used on the May 2 episode of Cold Case.
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Christina Aguilera is Not Herself in Her New Song
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Dance, Electronic, Pop,
In her new track “Not Myself Tonight,” Christina Aguilera claims “I’m out of character/ I’m in rare form/ And if you really knew me/ you’d know its not the norm.”
Although no one would ever accuse the “Candyman” singer of ever being predictable, Aguilera aimed for a new sound while creating her upcoming album. “I was able to explore and create a fresh, sexy feel using both electronic and organic elements with subject matter ranging from playful to introspective. I am so excited for my fans to hear the new sound. It is something I don’t think anyone will expect,” she told MTV.
If you like what you hear here, you can buy the song when it officially drops on April 13. Otherwise, you can wait to purchase the entire album - Bionic - on June 8.
Read More | Just Jared
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Glee to Release Madonna-Themed Soundtrack
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Pop, Soundtracks,
Even though it hasn’t yet aired, we now have a clue which songs will be featured during Glee’s Madonna-themed episode.
According to Amazon’s website, Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna will be released on April 20.
Which covers will we go to hear from the FOX cast? “Express Yourself,” “Borderline/Open Your Heart”, “Vogue”, “Like a Virgin,” “4 Minutes,” “What It Feels Like For A Girl” and “Like a Prayer.”
At this point, we already know Jane Lynch (Sue Sylvester) will be handling “Vogue.” Any guesses as to which characters will be tackling the other songs?
Read More | Perez Hilton
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Mix Tape: American Idol Stars to Bare All, Kenny Rogers Taping Special
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Country, Pop, Rock,
-Hole’s new album, Nobody’s Daughter, will finally come out on April 27 after five years in production. Maybe this will keep Courtney Love out of Frances Bean’s trust fund?
-American Idol‘s Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo are both expected to go nude during their stint in Hair. Their Broadway run begins March 9.
-Doug Fieger, lead singer of The Knack, died over the weekend after a long battle with cancer. The group’s most famous tune, “My Sharona,” was one of George W. Bush’s iPod songs.
-Kenny Rogers will celebrate half a century in the music business with a televised special. Kenny Rogers - The First 50 Years will be taped April 10 at the MGM Grand At Foxwoods in Connecticut. A broadcast date has not yet been announced.
Gallery: Mix Tape: American Idol Stars to Bare All, Kenny Rogers Taping Special
New Release Date for Chris Brown’s Graffiti
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Release Dates, R&B / Soul,
I’m not sure how a date change would really make a difference in Chris Brown‘s life at this point, but I guess it wouldn’t hurt for him to try.
Although the 20-year-old singer’s upcoming album was originally set for release on December 15, it will now be made available one week earlier.
Why would Chris want Graffiti dropped closer to Rihanna’s own release date (Nov. 23)? Closer to the unveiling of his ex’s 20/20 interview? Who knows? Maybe Jive Records figures it’s best to take advantage of any publicity - good or bad?
Whatever the reason, the CD comes shortly after Brown kicks off a list of performances. He’ll kick off his Fan Appreciation tour in Houston on November 14 and wrap up in New York on December 15.
Read More | People
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New Alicia Keys Album Delayed
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, R&B / Soul,
The follow-up to Alicia Keys’ As I Am has just been pushed back a few weeks.
The Element of Freedom, which was originally set for a December 1 release, will now hit stores a bit closer to Christmas. The new drop date was announced by the singer through her Twitter account yesterday.
“Luv having the freedom to create beautiful music, so I’m pushing the album back to DEC 15th. So many more amazing songs!!! Pls RT,” Keys wrote.
The CD’s first single, “Doesn’t Mean Anything,” is already available for purchase.
(FYI - You can also follow Albumista on Twitter.)
Read More | Billboard
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Adam Lambert Faces 2012 in New Music Video
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Music Videos, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Pop, Soundtracks,
Adam Lambert may have lost out to Kris Allen, but he’ll somehow find the way to survive 2012.
In “Time for Miracles,” a song from the upcoming disaster movie, the American Idol finalist reminds us that there’s never a wrong time to sing a power ballad. In fact, you should let one out before the rest of the world comes crashing down on you.
The film’s soundtrack is just one of two CDs Adam’s name will be attached to next month. For Your Entertainment, a solo album that will include a track written by Lady Gaga, will debut on November 23.
Read More | Just Jared
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Rihanna Debuts New Single and Painful Cover Art
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Pop,
Recently, Lady Gaga claimed that “Russian roulette is not the same without a gun.” Now it’s Rihanna’s turn to reference that dangerous game.
In her new single, titled “Russian Roulette,” the 21-year-old sings “Take a breath, take it deep/ Calm yourself, he says to me/ If you play, you play for keeps/ Take a gun, and count to three/ I’m sweating now, moving slow/ No time to think, my turn to go.” The track, which has was written and produced by frequent collaborator Ne-Yo, can be heard here.
Rihanna‘s next album, Rated R, will hit stores on November 23.
Read More | Ryan Seacrest
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New Moon Soundtrack in Stores Now
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Release Dates, Alternative, Soundtracks,
New Moon‘s soundtrack hit the store shelves today—four days earlier than planned.
According to the CD’s label, the release was rescheduled due “to overwhelming and unprecedented demand.” But a leak of the contents earlier this week probably didn’t help matters.
All 15 tracks - ranging from artists like Muse to Bon Iver - were previously unreleased and exclusive to the Twilight sequel. In fact, many were written after the parties had met with the director and seen the edited film.
As of right now, the Twilight soundtrack still ranks at #77 on the Billboard 200 chart.
New Moon, the movie, opens in theaters on November 20.
Read More | Variety
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