Thu, 25/11/2010 - 09:53 by Rakhi
Los Angeles -- U.S. musician Ben Taylor is to tour for the first time with his father, singer James Taylor, it was announced Wednesday.
The younger Taylor, whose mother is recording star Carly Simon, is currently completing his new album, "Listening," for release in 2011 to coincide with a worldwide concert tour.
The tour is to begin Feb. 26 in Tulsa, Okla. It is expected to run through April.
In addition to the joint shows, Ben also has been booked to perform in 2011 at SXSW in Austin, Texas, his representatives said in a news release.
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Thu, 25/11/2010 - 09:41 by Rakhi
Chelsea, Mich. -- Actor and entertainer Jeff Daniels says he will once again serve as host and perform at a concert celebrating Michigan's homegrown musicians.
The Fifth annual Jeff Daniels & Friends event is to take place Saturday at Ann Arbor's historic Michigan Theater.
This year's lineup of Michigan-bred artists includes an eclectic blend of folk, blues, strings, American Roots and, for the first time, operatic musicians.
Artists include the Saline Fiddlers, Rev. Robert and Bernice Jones, Ben Daniels Band, Brad Phillips, Jed Fritzemeier and Charley Marcuse.
"This has become one of my favorite events of the year, during a time when people naturally come together," Daniels said in a statement this week.
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Thu, 25/11/2010 - 07:09 by Prince damin
New York -- Billy Joel's publicist confirmed Wednesday the U.S. rock 'n' roll icon has undergone double hip replacement surgery.
People.com said the 61-year-old musician had the operation last week to correct a congenital ailment.
"Billy Joel is doing extremely well following bilateral hip replacement," Joel's spokeswoman Claire Mercuri told the Web site.
The report did not say when Joel is expected to take the stage again.
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Thu, 25/11/2010 - 06:10 by Prince damin
Los Angeles -- Susan Boyle's "The Gift" is No. 1 on the U.S. album chart for a second consecutive week, Billboard.com reported Wednesday.
Coming in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 is Jackie Evancho's "O Holy Night," followed by Rihanna's "Loud" at No. 3, Josh Groban's "Illuminations" at No. 4 and Kid Rock's "Born Free" at No. 5.
Rounding out the top tier are Rascal Flatts's "Nothing Like This" at No. 6, Keith Urban's "Get Closer" at No. 7, the "Glee" cast's "Christmas Album" at No. 8, Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" at No. 9 and Nelly's "5.0" at No. 10.
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Wed, 24/11/2010 - 09:43 by Prince damin
Washington -- Musician John Ondrasik and 13 other artists are thanking U.S. military members for their service by offering their talents for a CD called "For the Troops IV.
Starting Wednesday, the album will be available for free download to active duty service members, veterans and their families worldwide with a valid military ID at shopmyexchange.com.
An additional 200,000 hard copies of the CD will be sent to military bases, USO centers and other locations across the nation and overseas, courtesy of TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Operation Homefront.
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Wed, 24/11/2010 - 09:39 by Prince damin
Nashville -- U.S. country music star Taylor Swift has announced plans to headline 87 stadium and arena shows in 19 countries next year.
The world tour is to support her "Speak Now" album, which sold more than 1 million copies in its first week of release.
Her latest concert series is to begin Feb. 9 in Singapore, AEG said Tuesday.
Swift is scheduled to play shows throughout Asia and Europe during the first quarter of 2011, before kicking off her North American tour May 27 in Omaha.
"Speak Now" tour dates are planned for later in the year in Australia and New Zealand, AEG said.
Swift's songs include "Mine," "Love Story," "You Belong With Me," "Our Song" and "Fifteen."
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Wed, 24/11/2010 - 06:15 by Prince damin
New York -- Scottish pop star Susan Boyle is to make her first guest appearance on the U.S. chat show "The View," ABC said Tuesday.
The 49-year-old "Britain's Got Talent" runner-up is also to perform during her visit to the show in New York Monday, the network said.
A clip of the singer's heartwarming debut on "Talent" was the most-watched video on YouTube in 2009, seen by more than 100 million people.
Boyle has since recorded two hit albums.
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Tue, 23/11/2010 - 06:53 by Prince damin
New York -- Australian-born country star Keith Urban announced a 44-date North American tour for the summer of 2011 to promote his new album, "Get Closer."
Urban, who is married to actress Nicole Kidman, kicks things off June 16 in Mobile, Ala., and finishes Oct. 15 in Minneapolis. Tickets will begin going on sale Feb. 11 and continue into April.
"Even as we were writing for the album," Urban says, "I could tell right away that these songs were gonna soar in concert. I don't know how many new songs we'll be adding at this stage, but I do feel as the tour progresses and people have had time to live with the album we may very well end up playing the majority of them."
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Mon, 22/11/2010 - 11:38 by Prince damin
Los Angeles -- Canadian teen pop singer Justin Bieber collected four trophies Sunday night at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
The 16-year-old Bieber won for pop/rock male, breakthrough artist, album and artist of the year in the awards ceremony at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, People magazine reported. His "My World 2.0" debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
"I can't stop smiling," said Bieber, the youngest person ever to win the top AMA honor.
R&B star Usher, who Bieber called "not only my mentor but my best friend and my big brother," won awards for male soul/R&B artist and for his album, "Raymond v. Raymond."
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Sat, 20/11/2010 - 09:27 by Prince damin
Nashville -- U.S. country music star Eddie Montgomery has announced he is to undergo treatment for prostate cancer starting next month.
Montgomery, 47, is a member of the band Montgomery Gentry.
"I will be undergoing surgery to remove the cancerous tumor in December," Gentry said in a statement issued to People.com.
"I will be back in January ready to rock for all the fans!" he added. "Please keep my family and I in your prayers."
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Fri, 19/11/2010 - 11:02 by Prince damin
Menomonee Falls, Wis. -- Singers Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are designing clothes and accessories for Kohl's, the U.S. department store chain said Thursday.
They will be the first celebrity couple to design collections simultaneously for one retailer, said
Kohl's Department Stores and Music Entertainment Sports Holdings, a division of LF USA.
Kohl's said it will be the exclusive U.S. provider and marketer of all Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony apparel, accessories and other merchandise, which will be available in Kohl's stores nationwide and at Kohls.com beginning next fall.
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Fri, 19/11/2010 - 10:54 by Prince damin
Los Angeles -- The Black Eyed Peas, Train and Enrique Iglesias with Pitbull are to perform at the 2010 American Music Awards show in Los Angeles, organizers said Thursday.
The announcement was made by Dick Clark Productions President Orly Adelson.
The artists join previously announced acts such as Taylor Swift, Kid Rock, Miley Cyrus, Carlos Santana with Gavin Rossdale, Backstreet Boys & New Kids on the Block, Rihanna, Diddy-Dirty Money, Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Christina Aguilera, Bon Jovi, P!nk and Usher.
The show is to be broadcast live Sunday from the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE.
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