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Need a job? Smashing Pumpkins is looking for a drummer!

March 31, 2009 by 4 Comments

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The alt rock band, which currently consists of … frontman Billy Corgan, is on the hunt for a new drummer in the wake of original member Jimmy Chamberlin’s departure earlier this month.

And they’re doing it open casting call style!

Wannabe Pumpkins are being invited to auditions on April 10 in Los Angeles, Corgan announced on the band’s Web site on Monday.

@ NY Daily News

ZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzz- huh? Oh. When they’re playing your songs on radio stations my parents listen to, and you haven’t had a hit in the past 10 years, you’re done. SP certainly doesn’t have the repetoire for any kind of a decent reunion tour either, thank god.

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Lady Gaga remains at #1

March 29, 2009 by Leave a Comment

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The people have spoken, and the people love Lady Gaga!  She is holding on to the #1 spot on the U.K. singles chart with her song, Poker Face for the 2nd week in a row.  The Noisettes song, Don’t Upset the Rhythm opened at #2, Right Round from Rapper Flo Rida is at #3, Beyonce’s song Halo is at #4, and The Pussycat Dolls climbed 15 spots with their remake of the Slumdog Millionaire song, Jai Ho closing out the top 5.

Earlier this year, Lady Gaga spent three weeks as #1 with her hit Just Dance.

Check out these pix of Lady Gaga during her performance at The Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan on March 25th.


Photo Cred:Joe Gall/INFphoto.com

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American Idol lines up “American Boy” Kanye and “Idol Queen” Kelly!

March 11, 2009 by Leave a Comment

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‘American Idol’s’ 13 finalists (and viewers) are in for a treat on tonight’s show.

During this week’s elimination show , not one, but two Grammy winners are expected to take the stage – Kanye West and the original ‘Idol’ Kelly Clarkson.

@ NY Daily News

Admittedly, I’m not watching Idol this season. Why? Not really sure. What I do know, is that it’s pretty smart for Kelly Clarkson to nurture those roots in the midst of a new album release. Many of the Idol winners (including Kelly) have tried to distance themselves from the show once they’ve acquired their music careers at times which I’ve always felt was stupid of them to do so.

On the other hand, I’m completely puzzled by the enlistment of Kanye West to perform. First, let me say that I do own and enjoy many of the songs from his new album. Although, he’s a rapper, not a singer. Also, he’s become quite fond of the now overused Auto-tune thanks to him and fellow rapper T-Pain. On that basis alone, I think this takes away from the legitimacy of actual singing talent which is trying to be created through the Idol franchise, and encouraging techniques used by those less talented.

Regardless, it will be a great episode to watch these two great performers take the stage on one of the biggest TV shows of all time.

Now if I could only figure out what the fascination with this Adam guy is, I might start watching again.

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Lady Gaga visits The View!

March 10, 2009 by 10 Comments

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Lady Gaga visited with the ladies of The View today. I love how Sherri gets right to it and compliments her panties!!

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta b.k.a. Lady Gaga chats about how she got that nickname, how she hustled to get into the business, and all the people who she has written for.

After the interview she performs her hit, “Just Dance.”

Interview

Just Dance

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Annie Lennox visits Jonathan Ross

March 6, 2009 by 8 Comments

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Mega diva Annie Lennox visited Friday Night with Jonathan Ross this evening to promote her new cd The Annie Lennox Collection. Wossy seems to love Annie has much as I do!

She chats about choosing to be a singer/songwriter/performer instead of pursuing a career as a classically trained musician, her musical family, the glamorous side of being a celebrity, her love of the creative process, dreaming, and the formation of the Eurythmics.

Annie also performs, Shining Light. Get the cd, its fab!!

Shining Light

Photo Cred: Bauer Griffin

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Amy’s back in the Winehouse!

March 2, 2009 by Leave a Comment

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Chris Goodman told Sky News Online the singer has been busy writing songs while away in St Lucia.

He said the singer, who has battled drug addiction, seems transformed after her holiday and is keen to go back into the studio to start recording soon.

@Sky News

Everybody’s favorite train-wreck is back in the news with what seems to be some positive headlines. Not that you can trust what her people say, but if it’s true that she’s gotten her act together, we may see a new album before year’s end! There’s no doubt that her album was the album to own last year, so we can only hope that her mind’s in the right place and gets in a studio quickly!! According to the article, she’s scheduled to perform at Coachella next month, but I’ll believe it when I see it.

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Lily Allen opens up

February 18, 2009 by 2 Comments

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Lily Allen is all over the place promoting her hit album, “It’s Not Me It’s You.”  In this interview she sits down with Canadian chat show host George Stroumboulopoulos and opens up about her rise to fame.

Many of the chat shows here in the U.S. have had her perform but did not interview her.  Listen in as she opens up about her rise from myspace singer to chart topping star!

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