Latest Gear Live Videos
The Arctic Monkeys have been blasted for their unfriendly attitude at the Reading Festival.
The “Crying Lightning” rockers - who headlined the music event over the weekend - have come under fire for their insistence on a segregated backstage area and refusal to mix with other acts on the bill.
“At festivals most bands take the opportunity to hang out with each other but the Monkeys demanded privacy,” a source told Britain’s Daily Star newspaper. “They had their own area set up away from the other acts on the bill, which was guarded at all times by two security guards. Now they’re on their third number one album they can make any demand they want and have it granted.”
Click to continue reading Arctic Monkeys Avoid Other Bands
Advertisement
Kaiser Chiefs have laughed off rumors they are set to split.
The group dismissed speculation that their performances at last weekend’s Reading and Leeds festivals would be their last, insisting their calendar is empty because they are in need of a vacation.
“It’s our last show for the foreseeable future, so it’s a bit of an abyss. You think if it was our last one ever, we wouldn’t be having a good time? I don’t think bands split up when they’re still good friends and having a good time with each other,” Frontman Ricky Wilson said. “We just haven’t written anything new and we haven’t booked anything. If people look at your diary and see you haven’t booked anything, they think you’re stopping. We’ve been on tour for five years and we want to spend some of our money on air travel! I never really saw the point of going on holiday before. but last week I was in Tel Aviv and went in the sea. I thought, Oh, I get it now, it’s fun.”
Click to continue reading Kaiser Chiefs Not Splitting Up
La Toya Jackson’s Musical Tribute to Michael
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music Videos, Pop,
The sibling exploitation has begun.
A song that was originally released by La Toya Jackson over a month ago, now has a video to go with it. Although a release date for her upcoming album is unknown, the label decided to offer “Home” shortly after Michael Jackson’s death. Fortunately, the move was (mostly) made for a good cause.
Click to continue reading La Toya Jackson’s Musical Tribute to Michael
Read More 
| E! Online
VIDEO: Whitney Houston Performs for GMA
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Performances, Videos, R&B / Soul,
The show may be called Good Morning America, but that didn’t keep Whitney Houston from doing it her way.
Although ABC has hosted many musicians on the program before, Houston didn’t want to perform at such an ungodly hour. Hence, the singer’s pre-taped concert today in Central Park. (The appearance will be aired tomorrow on GMA.) In total, Whitney sang four songs for the waiting crowd: “Million Dollar Bill,” “I Look to You,” “My Love Is Your Love” and “I’m Every Woman.”
Get a preview from that concert above, then set your DVRs for her interview with Oprah on September 14.
Read More | TMZ
Blink-182 Cancels Concert to Mourn
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Rock,
Although they found the strength to perform over the weekend, Blink-182 has decided to cancel an appearance Monday night in New York. The group made the decision based on the “circumstances surrounding the unfortunate and untimely passing” of their friend DJ AM.
On Saturday, drummer Travis Barker - who survived a deadly plane crash last September with Adam Goldstein - and the rest of his band members paid tribute to the disc jockey at a concert in Hartford, Connecticut. An emotional Mark Hoppus told the attendees that they had “lost a really dear friend” right before leading them into a moment of silence.
“We thank all of our fans for their support in this tough time,” the group said in a statement about this evening’s gig. Other acts still on the schedule include Weezer, Taking Back Sunday and Chester French.
Read More | People
Glee Soundtracks Coming Your Way
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Upcoming Releases, Covers,
Move on over, HSM. A new bunch of high school singers will soon be getting their own CDs.
On November 3, Columbia Records will unveil Glee: The Music, Volume 1—the first album in a planned series of releases. The soundtrack, based on the new FOX show, will be comprised of songs to be heard during the freshman season.
Click to continue reading Glee Soundtracks Coming Your Way
Read More | Hollywood Reporter
Kris Allen Gets Album Release Date
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Upcoming Releases, Pop, Rock,
November is going to be a busy month for past American Idol winners. On November 11, Carrie Underwood will host the CMA Awards for the second year in a row. Now Kris Allen is getting a date on the calendar.
On Friday, the Season 8 champ used his Twitter account to break professional news. (That’s so very Paula Abdul.) “Hey guys! The album is set to release Nov 17th,” Allen revealed.
Earlier this summer, the 24-year-old said his upcoming album would be built on the sound that helped him win. “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.”
Kris’ as-yet-untitled CD can be pre-ordered on Amazon now.
(FYI - You can also follow Albumista on Twitter.)
Read More | TV Guide
Oasis’ Noel Gallagher announced he has left the band in a short statement posted on their website Friday night. The 42-year-old’s deteriorating relationship with brother Liam for his decision.
“It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer,” Noel wrote. “Apologies to all the people who bought tickets for the shows in Paris, Konstanz and Milan.”
The group canceled last weekend’s performance at Britain’s V Festival in Chelmsford claiming Liam had contracted laryngitis. They were due to play Paris’ Rock en Seine festival this weekend. According to reports, the brothers had a fist fight shortly before they were to take to the stage.
Click to continue reading Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis
VIDEO: Taylor Swift Stunned by Madison Square Crowd
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Videos, Country,
If you were a 19-year-old performing before a sold-out Madison Square Garden, how would you feel?
Well - if you’re country music star Taylor Swift, you might just be left speechless.
Check out her reaction from last night’s concert in New York.
Read More | Perez Hilton
Underwood, Paisley Return as CMA Hosts
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Awards, Country,
If it feels like 2009 is a rehash of 2008, there might be reason. First, Russell Brand is asked to host the VMAs for the second time. Now, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley are being given return gigs.
Last year’s Male and Female Vocalists of the Year will once again front the CMAs during the broadcast this fall. Combined, the two country stars have already racked up a total of 16 award from “Country Music’s Biggest Night.”
“I am thrilled to get the chance to co-host the CMAs for a second time with my pal, Carrie,” Paisley said. “This year we’ll pull out all the stops, like a miniature poodle balancing act, tightrope walking, and a new world record for the number of costume changes by my co-host. Don’t miss it!”
The 43rd Annual CMA Awards will air live November 11 on ABC.
Read More | Futon Critic
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.