Latest Gear Live Videos
Jay-Z Signs The Ting Tings
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Alternative, Pop,
Jay-Z is preparing to give The Ting Tings a career boost in the US. The “That’s Not My Name” duo have just signed with rap superstar’s record label, Roc Nation, for their second album.
“Jay is hoping to lend his production skills to some of the new material,” a source told Britain’s Daily Star. “The Staccato rhythmic style of The Ting Tings sits well with what he does best, so that was the attraction. Jay can make them one of the biggest bands across the pond.”
While the duo are thrilled with their deal, they are unlikely to be happy with the amount of time they will have to spend in America.
The group - made up of singer and guitarist Katie White and drummer and programmer Jules de Martino - recently said despite their huge success, they have been homesick since they started touring the world in support of their debut album We Started Nothing in May 2008.
Click to continue reading Jay-Z Signs The Ting Tings
Read More 
| Daily Star
Gallery: Jay-Z Signs The Ting Tings
Advertisement
Westlife’s Latest Cover Song
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Covers, Pop,
Mark Feehily says he’s fed up of people criticizing Westlife for doing cover songs. The 29-year-old vocalist said he was annoyed his group - who have had 14 number one hits and sold more than 43 million records sold worldwide - were “misunderstood.”
“Our record company, they don’t want to take risks, so they are happier to do more covers,” the “Flying Without Wings” vocalist claimed. “To anyone who criticizes what we do, we actually do a lot of original pop songs and a lot of our best songs, a lot of our number one singles are actually original pop songs.”
Although Feehily did admit the group has done “too many covers,” their newest single, “What About Now,” is actually a song originally done by Daughtry, the American Idol contestant. “It’s a cover in the way that it’s been recorded by another artist but it’s not a cover in the way ‘Mandy’ was, in that it’s been a massive hit already,” Mark explained.
Westlife’s upcoming album, Where We Are, will be released in a few weeks.
Gallery: Westlife’s Latest Cover Song
Slash Wrapping Up Solo Project
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Rock,
Slash is finishing recording his solo album today.
The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist said he’s recording the last song for his debut solo album - which will feature a number of guest vocalists - and can’t wait for the results to be released.
“It’s pretty much done. I’ve got a couple of songs left to mix and I’ve got one song left to record which I’m doing as soon as I leave here, after I head back tomorrow,” he said Monday at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards. “There’s quite a list of people on the album. I’m not publicly talking about who it is until all the ink is dried on all the different contracts, but the rumors are out there - you sort of know what’s going on.”
Those reportedly appearing on the album include ex Guns N’ Roses bandmate Steven Adler, Black Eyed Peas’ vocalist Fergie, Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Cornell, Flea, Dave Grohl and Cyprus Hill on a new version of “Paradise City.”
Click to continue reading Slash Wrapping Up Solo Project
Gallery: Slash Wrapping Up Solo Project
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
Gallery: New Alicia Keys Album Delayed
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
Gallery: Adam Lambert Faces 2012 in New Music Video
Timbaland Teams Up with Miley Cyrus
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Collaborations, Upcoming Releases, Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop,
Timbaland is already known for his collaborations with Justin Timberlake. Now he’s branching out and working with another Mouse product.
Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus is now the latest artist to record with the producer/rapper/singer. The 16-year-old can be heard on “We Belong to the Music,” a duet that will appear on Timbaland’s third solo album. That CD will also feature Timberlake, Katy Perry and The Fray.
Shock Value 2 drops on November 23.
Gallery: Timbaland Teams Up with Miley Cyrus
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
Gallery: Rihanna Debuts New Single and Painful Cover Art
John Mayer Album Cover and Video Revealed
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music Videos, Upcoming Releases, Rock,
Note to Jennifer Anistion: If you really plan on reuniting with John Mayer, don’t ever tell him he can’t get stoned.
In “Who Says,” the first track from his upcoming album, the 32-year-old sings about his right to partake in a little drug and booty call action. “Who says I can’t get stoned?/ Call up a girl that I used to know/ Fake love for an hour or so/ Who says I can’t get stoned?” Well - it was just your birthday, John, so I guess you should be able to do what you want.
Battle Studies, Mayer’s fourth solo album, will come out on November 17.
Click to continue reading John Mayer Album Cover and Video Revealed
Read More | Just Jared
Gallery: John Mayer Album Cover and Video Revealed
Fleetwood Mac to Release New Album
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Rock,
Fleetwood Mac are planning to release a new album. The legendary band - who kick off their Unleashed tour in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday - want to go back into the studio next year to start work on their first LP of original material since 2003’s Say You Will.
Singer Stevie Nicks says fans have a lot more to look forward to from the band, but say they can only start recording when they complete their dates. “When we’re on the road, we barely have time to go and have a meal, let alone write new material. But in January we’ll have a meeting and decide what to do,” she said.
The legendary singer also claims the band - who were notorious hellraisers during their 70s peak - have finally grown-up and are having a great time on the road. “Fleetwood Mac still presents some amazing opportunities. Around thirty years ago, we were all so self-absorbed that we couldn’t see out of our own corner. Things are a lot more fun now,” Nicks added.
Read More 
| Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks has revealed the band are planning on releasing their first new album in six years.
Gallery: Fleetwood Mac to Release New Album
David Archuleta’s Christmas Album and Tour
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Upcoming Releases, Pop,
Yes, we’re still a few weeks away from Halloween…but there’s no better time to start thinking about snow like the present. Starting tomorrow, David Archuleta‘s new album, Christmas From The Heart, will be available for purchase.
To help us celebrate the season, the American Idol will promote the CD over a list of tour dates. The 18-year-old will first hit Salt Lake City on November 24 and later wind down in Westbury, NY on December 20.
More information can be found on the singer’s official website.
Read More | Perez Hilton
Gallery: David Archuleta’s Christmas Album and Tour
Advertisement
© Gear Live Media, LLC. 2007 – User-posted content, unless source is quoted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Public Domain License. Gear Live graphics, logos, designs, page headers, button icons, videos, articles, blogs, forums, scripts and other service names are the trademarks of Gear Live Inc.