Friday, July 29, 2011
MTV will Aged 30 Years
MTV will turn 30 years old in a few days. Their first broadcast which falls on 1 August 1981 the first music video earlier showing of The Buggles titled "Video Killed The Radio Star," as quoted from RollingStone.com.
This week, VH1 will commemorate the anniversary of the MTV re-broadcast by broadcasting early MTV era of the 1980s and the first event to be broadcast next Saturday at 6 am.
Previous anniversary MTV's 20th was celebrated with a big party in New York, but a celebration of the 30 as yet unconfirmed.
The first MTV VJ Mark Goodman, said that MTV embarrassed to admit aging itself. "MTV does not want people thinking that they were already old-fashioned station. People who watch MTV now it has not been born at the launch of MTV used to be. Of strange celebrate the birthday of a TV station that was older than the audience," explains Goodman.
MTV network now has changed the content of the show along with the new generation of viewers who prefer the drama of reality shows than music videos to watch singers or bands prominent.
Changes in the initial events like TRL (Total Request Live) artist interviews and coverage of the reality show like the Jersey Shore, The Osbournes and The Hills are caused by the changing times and today's youth are not interested anymore to watch music videos.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Pop legend of The Ronettes Give Respect To Amy Winehouse
Ronnie Spector, the pop legend who considered the original bad girl of rock n 'roll and is an ex-girl group The Ronettes personnel, was poignant tribute to Amy Winehouse.
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Spector admitted that he had never felt so sad in a long time on a single person in the music industry. He also revealed that he could not think of anyone other than Winehouse.
Spector explains, "When I saw it on television two weeks ago and she looked so intoxicated from drugs, alcohol, and the like I said, 'Damn, damn, damn, damn! Do not be like me 20 years ago! I was clean. You must rid yourself! 'And two weeks later, he died. I am very sad. "
Spector, who along with The Ronettes have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, also said that he and Winehouse have much in common, as in the model Beehive hairstyle, eyeliner, and attitude. He also said that Winehouse will remind Spector himself when young.
Spector will release a cover song by Winehouse, "Back to Black", and would donate any profits that he could to Daytop Village, a rehabilitation center for people who are drug dependent.
Avenged Sevenfold Could Prevent Leave Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy
Mike Portnoy, drummer and founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater, left the band that he leave foster care more than twenty years ago in September 2010.
The reason, he wants to try to arouse his creative side by creating with Avenged Sevenfold drummer James Sullivan who lost since late 2009 - but the rest helped Dream Theater - does not get the approval of other personnel.
After working on recording the album Nightmare, Portnoy who had intended to become permanent personnel Avenged Sevenfold does not get approval from all the band members. Finally he expressed his departure from Avenged Sevenfold on December 16, 2010.
The two guitarists Guitar World magazine Avenged Sevenfold, Zacky Vengeance and Synyster Gates, explains what happened at that time so they do not accept Portnoy to become permanent personnel. "He's a great person and a great drummer. And we have to consider him as family. But ... He's Mike Portnoy, "open the Gates.
"He's already well established. He made a lot of money. More than what we can provide, especially for the time being. And I consider that moment after Jimmy died, if we want to do it, I want to give opportunities to young people. That would be like a dream come true, to breathe in new life from death. So it feels right. Unfortunately, Mike made the decision that I did not know that he is very happy at the time, and we are not conducive to responding to happiness, "Gates said at length.
Meanwhile Vengeance admitted, she initially thought was coming Portnoy is a sincere intention to help them accomplish what Jimmy Sullivan left off - ie drum arrangements have been made before he died. However, recent Vengeance later realized that Portnoy had other plans.
"I know for a fact that he started to lose a little romance in Dream Theater. It had happened before he knew us. And then Nightmare become the number one album and a tour of our great, and I think it's exciting for him. I think his intention is clear, he wanted to be a personnel Avenged Sevenfold. But we are not ready to have new personnel, "Vengeance says.
Vengeance then continued, "And frankly he did not fit anyway. When he was stopped from Dream Theater, there is something that we do not say, because he's a grown man and he's already made his decision. But we have prevented because it is fully aware we are not ready to commit to him. But he was alive. "
After the death of Portnoy, Avenged Sevenfold pulled Arin Ilejay (Confide) to be a drummer during the tour. Then when trying to return to Dream Theater, Portnoy receive a rejection because the band has set drummer Mike Mangini as new.
Portnoy is currently working on a project band power trio format that has not announced his name along with guitarist John Sykes (Whitesnake, Blue Murder, Thin Lizzy) and a bassist who also has not announced his name. Previously he had worked full-length album with Adrenaline Mob - project with vocalist Russell Allen (Symphony X), guitarist Mike Orlando (Sonic Stomp), bassist Paul DiLeo and guitarist Rich Ward (Stuck Mojo, Fozzy).
30 Seconds to Mars Release Mini Album August 22
Some time ago the band 30 Seconds to Mars (30STM) appeared on the show MTV Unplugged. Four songs that they played mini-album was recorded to 30STM.
The fourth song is the single 'Hurricane', 'Kings & Queens' and 'Night of the Hunter'. One other song is old U2 song, 'Where the Streets Have No Name'.
Reported by NME, on Thursday (07/28/2011) mini-live album they will only be released in digital form. Meanwhile 30STM concert is still very solid until September.
August, Jared Leto cs will return to England to appear in the Reading and Leeds Festival. They will also perform at Costum House Square, Belfast on 16 August.
Meanwhile, some time ago had blowing news, 30STM plan to vacuum after the tour finished. Unfortunately now they do not want to comment on the news.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Coheed and Cambria bassist Released from Prison with Warranty
After the shocking arrest two weeks ago, the bass player progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, Michael Todd was released from jail on bail of 25 thousand U.S. dollars on Monday [25 / 7] local time. It is not known who paid the bail.
"Todd was released on bail of 25 thousand U.S. dollars at midnight from the Dartmouth House of Corrections," said Bernie Sullivan, a spokesman for Bristol police chief, Thomas Hodgson, as reported by the BostonHerald.com.
Todd was arrested on July 10 after an armed robbery at a dispensary in Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States. Todd pharmacist on duty who threaten with bombs, made off with six bottles of pain pills to Comcast Center where Coheed and Cambria will be performing as an opening band Soundgarden.
Coheed and Cambria did not cancel the tour which is being undertaken. Band that has had five studio albums - all of which is a concept album - is appointed Wes Styles as a substitute for a bass player Todd was arrested.
Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Will Star Studded
A few days ago, a large family of Michael Jackson announced it will hold a concert tribute to the stars who have gone on forever it. It was intended that his fans do not just forget about it.
"The concert we planned to be held in October and we promise there will be many famous stars who come to enliven the concert," said Jackson's mother, Katherine, as reported Female First Tuesday (07/26/2011).
However, she was reluctant to mention anyone who will attend next star. Even so, she was announced the concert would be titled 'Michael Forever: The Tribute Concert'.
"There will be 75,000 fans who will watch the show great. I think Jackson will be delighted with the concert. The concert will be a great concert ever," he explained again.
If there is no hindrance-cross, the concert will be held at Mellenium Stadium in Cardiff. But unfortunately, during the press conference took place, Janet Jackson, Jermaine and Randy did not attend.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Jennifer Lopez Want Divorce Since 2010
Desire singer and actress Jennifer Lopez aka J-Lo to get a divorce from Marc Anthony was already a long time. Reportedly has been since 2010.
"Jen told Marc he wanted to finish their wedding last year but Marc begged Jen to stay," said a source quoted by Showbiz Spy, Friday (22/07/2011).
According to sources, J-Lo Marc consider requests for their two children. But it turns singer hits 'On the Floor' it was miserable and could not anymore.
Disputes in their household is said not only happen this once. Earlier in 2009, they had almost split up because he called an affair with a stewardess.
"Jennifer would leave, but he begged to stay. They went to marriage counseling and Jennifer decided to give a chance. Marc is the one who really loved Jennifer," explained the source.
Marc habits exhaust the money into one of the causes of cracking them. J-Lo are now fighting for custody of the twins and busied himself with work.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Release of 'Superman: Man of Steel' Postponed
Fans of the movie 'Superman' seem to have to wait a little longer to see the action of the superhuman. 'Superman: Man of Steel' which is planned to be released in December 2012, was postponed until 6 months.
Reported by Hollywood Reporter on Friday (22/07/2011), Warner Bros.. has officially announced that the film will be released on June 14, 2013. This is done to provide spacing for other Warner films, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' which was released in December 2012.
So far, several stars already confirmed are involved in 'Superman: Man of Steel' is Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, and Michael Shannon.
Kevin Costner will play a role as Clark Kent's adoptive father, Jonathan Kent, while Russell Crowe's role as Superman's biological father, Jor-El.
Zack Snyder lined up to star as a director, while the screenplay is done by David S. Goye. Christopher Nolan is known through the 'Inception' will act as producer.
'Superman: Man of Steel' has started work on last June in Vancouver, Canada.
Katy Perry Gets 9 Nominations For MTV Video Music Awards 2011
MTV has announced the names of nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards this year. In selengarakan August, Katy Perry led a number of MTV Video Music Awards nominees with nine nominations, including nominations for Video of the Year.
Adele ballad singer and rapper Kanye West is not far from Perry, each getting seven nominations including for Best Female Vocals Adele and West for Best Hip Hop video. Nominated for Video of the Year, among others, Katy Perry and Adele, along with Bruno Mars "Grenade", the Beastie Boys "Make some noise" and Odd Future for "Yonkers"
The event will be broadcast live online at www.mtv.com on Monday, August 29.
This is a list of the nominees 2011 MTV Video Music Awards for another category:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Adele, "Rolling In The Deep"Tyler, The Creator, "Yonkers"Katy Perry, "Firework"Bruno Mars, "Grenade"Beastie Boys, "Make Some Noise"
BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Adele, "Rolling In The Deep"Katy Perry, "Firework"Beyonc, "Run The World (Girls)"Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass"Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"
BEST MALE VIDEO
Cee Lo Green, "F *** You"Eminem feat. Rihanna, "Love The Way You Lie"Bruno Mars, "Grenade"Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All Of The Lights"Justin Bieber: "U Smile"
BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
Lil Wayne feat. Cory Gunz, "6'7 '"Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All Of The Lights"Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, "Look At Me Now"Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass"Lupe Fiasco, "The Show Goes On"
BEST NEW ARTIST
Foster The People, "Pumped Up Kicks"Wiz Khalifa, "Black and Yellow"Tyler, The Creator, "Yonkers"Big Sean feat. Chris Brown, "My Last"Kreayshawn, "Gucci Gucci"
BEST POP VIDEO
Adele, "Rolling In The Deep"Bruno Mars, "Grenade"Pitbull feat. NE-YO, Nayer & Afrojack, "Give Me Everything"Katy Perry, "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"Britney Spears, "Till The World Ends"
BEST ROCK VIDEO
The Black Keys, "Howlin For You"Foo Fighters, "Walk"Foster The People, "Pumped Up Kicks"Mumford & Sons, "The Cave"Cage The Elephant, "Shake Me Down"
BEST COLLABORATION
Pitbull feat. NE-YO, Nayer & Afrojack, "Give Me Everything"Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, "Look At Me Now"Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All Of The Lights"Katy Perry feat. Kanye West, "E.T."Nicki Minaj feat. Drake, "Moment 4 Life"
BEST ART DIRECTION
Adele, "Rolling In The Deep"Katy Perry, "Firework"Lady Gaga, "Judas"Kanye West, "Power"Death Cab For Cutie, "You Are A Tourist"
BEST Choreography
Beyonc, "Run The World (Girls)"Britney Spears, "Till The World Ends"Lady Gaga, "Judas"Bruno Mars, "The Lazy Song"LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock, "Party Rock Anthem"
BEST Cinematography
Adele, "Rolling In The Deep"Beyonc, "Run The World (Girls)"Eminem feat. Rihanna, "Love The Way You Lie"Katy Perry, "Teenage Dream"Thirty Seconds To Mars, "Hurricane"
BEST DIRECTION
Adele, "Rolling In The Deep"Beastie Boys, "Make Some Noise"Katy Perry feat. Kanye West, "E.T."Thirty Seconds To Mars, "Hurricane"Eminem feat. Rihanna, "Love The Way You Lie"
BEST EDITING
Katy Perry feat. Kanye West, "E.T."Thirty Seconds To Mars, "Hurricane"Adele, "Rolling In The Deep"Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All Of The Lights"Manchester Orchestra, "Simple Math"
BEST SFX (SPECIAL EFFECTS)
Manchester Orchestra, "Simple Math"Katy Perry feat. Kanye West, "E.T."Kanye West, "Power"Linkin Park, "Waiting for the End"Chromeo, "Do not Turn the Lights On"
Thursday, July 21, 2011
R. Kelly Throat Emergency surgery
Leading R & B singer, R. Kelly, had to undergo emergency throat surgery to drain an abscess in one of the tonsils.
Reuters reports that Kelly is now being treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago until the time that has not been determined.
A statement from one of Kelly's representatives revealed that Kelly was immediately taken to hospital after he complained that his throat hurt.
Last week, Kelly wrote on his Twitter account, @ kellzodiac, that he was feeling unwell.
"I refuse to take another cup of theraflu! I feel like my throat is coming back. I've been in bed sweating like crazy, "he wrote.
Kelly has just completed the United States for world tour Love Letter, which will also signify his first concert in Britain since nine years ago.
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