Day in Pop Report for 08/17/2010
The Day in Pop Digest for 8/17/10: Michael Douglas Has Tumor- Justin Beiber Vs Hacker- Mel Gibson Car Crash- HIV Pop Star Admission- Idol To Focus on Talent- Janet Jackson First To Spot Lady Gaga- more(BBC) Michael Douglas is undergoing treatment for a tumour in his throat, his publicist has said. more (Jam!) Justin Bieber has exacted revenge on a Michigan teenager who allegedly hacked into his Twitter.com account by publishing the youngster's phone number on the social networking website. more (Yahoo) Mel Gibson was uninjured after crashing his sports car into a Malibu hillside, the California Highway Patrol said. Gibson's 2008 Maserati careened off southbound Malibu Canyon Road on Sunday evening, the agency said. more (BBC) Zsa Zsa Gabor was discharged from hospital after refusing to have a liver operation and deciding to go home. more (Billboard) "American Idol" will refocus on strong talent in this coming season as it looks to revive its ratings, Michael Ferrel, CEO of owner CKX Inc., said Monday. more (ASB) Janet Jackson loves Lady GaGa. In an interview with Metro, the sister of Michael Jackson said she would love to make a duet with the "Just Dance" hitmaker, insisting she was the first one to spot the 25-year-old dance queen. more. Wonder if this is similar to Clive Davis' supposed discovery of artists? (BBC) German singer Nadja Benaissa admits at her trial to having unprotected sex with several men without warning them she was HIV-positive. more (BBC) Emma Thompson is to write a new Peter Rabbit story to mark the 110th anniversary of the Beatrix Potter character more (Jam!) British singer Myleene Klass was once handed an indecent proposal from a top Hollywood producer, who offered her an extortionate amount of cash in exchange for sex more (ASB) Jesse McCartney has just completed his new studio album. As the first offering, the "Beautiful Soul" hitmaker promised he is going to send the lead single titled "Shake" to radio after Labor Day, September 6. more Angelina Jolie comes to UK, wears clothes, that's about it more (ASB) While Britney Spears and her team remain secretive about her next studio installment, Rhapsody managed to reveal one producer who contributes to the project. Met at the recent Lollapalooza, U.K. DJ Rusko confirmed his involvement and explained what he has in mind. more (Yahoo) Court records show Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from fellow actor Thomas Jane in Los Angeles. more
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Fantasia was hospitalized last week after a reported suicide attempt but she is now ready to get back to work. We received the following announcement on Monday:With a renewed commitment to her music career and fans, Fantasia is preparing to resume promotional activities for the August 24th release of her third album Back To Me (J Records).
Fantasia will kick off her promo run with previously confirmed television performances on Good Morning America (8/24), Lopez Tonight (8/25), 106 & Park (9/8), Regis & Kelly (9/9) and Wendy Williams Show (9/10). Additional appearances include Steve Harvey's Ford Hoodie Awards (8/28) and Tom Joyner's Family Reunion (9/4).
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Deadmau5 being named the house artist for MTV's 2010 Video Music Awards. Deadmau5 has also been named a "Push" artist, for the week of August 16th.This news comes on the heels of the announcement that Kanye West, Drake and Florence + The Machine will perform at this year's show, which will also feature appearances by Nicki Minaj, Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Trey Songz, Selena Gomez and Ne-Yo. The "2010 MTV Video Music Awards" will air live from Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT.) MTV will announce additional performers, presenters and host on a later date.
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Kate Nash has announced a fall headlining tour of North America which kicks off October 27th in San Diego. Kate is touring in support of from her sophomore album, My Best Friend Is You, which was released stateside earlier this year.
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Ryko will look back at the career of comedian Bill Hicks with a 2 CD/ 2 DVD Box Set Containing his most cherished stand-up, exclusive material from family archives, songs by Hicks and liner notes by Henry Rollins, Eric Bogosian, Paul Outhwaite and Clive Anderson. The Essential Collection will be released September 14th, 2010 and encompasses Bill Hicks' short but influential career as a satirist, and stand-up comedian. The package contains double DVD discs with over five hours of footage from Bill Hicks' personal archives including rare, never-before-seen performances from the early 80's, the cult short film Ninja Bachelor Party (starring Bill Hicks, Kevin Booth and David Johndrow), in-depth interviews with Hicks and a photo gallery from his family's keepsakes.
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The 2nd Annual Country on the Beach will feature Neal McCoy, Keith Anderson, Chuck Wicks, Trent Willmon, Wade Hayes, Laura Bell Bundy and Joanna Smith at the Beach Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico.The Country on the Beach entertainment starts at sundown on Thursday, and will continue throughout the weekend with sand, sun, fun and plenty of great music!
"We work hard on our entertainment and are proud to have Neal McCoy, Keith Anderson, Chuck Wicks, Trent Willmon, Wade Hayes, Laura Bell Bundy and Joanna Smith," says T.J. Martell Foundation Executive Director Laura Heatherly.
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Outasight is releasing a brand new mixtape, "Never Say Never" today as a free download.Outasight is a new artist that blends a unique mix of hip hop, rock and R&B to make a unique fresh sound that is all his own. He received the honor of winning MTVU's Freshman contest for his video "Good Evening (Dream Big)" and his single "Catch Me If You Can" off of his EP "Further" was featured as iTunes' "Single of the Week". That should convince you to grab a free download. The download wasn't posted at press time but here is a link to his Myspace which should have it up today.
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Quazedelic and Snoop Dogg are about to take listeners to Anuthaworld: Quazedelic has played a crucial role in the Snoop Dogg's music behind the scenes, a full on collaboration between the fonk monk and Doggfather was destiny waiting to be fulfilled – until now. "Hold On," off Quazedelic's upcoming debut LP Stan Sly: AnuthaWorld, has the artists combining their smooth, similar styles from separate genres for the album's first single. Similar to Snoop Dog's appearance on of The Gorillaz's Plastic Beach, the result is soothing combination of funk and hip-hop that takes listeners to another place; in this case, Anuthaworld. About his own style for the upcoming album, Quazedelic says, "I bridge the gap between serious real life songs with fantasy funk tracks." That is exactly what he does with "Hold On." The track opens with a deep, sensual voice, "Looking back in my conscious mind, digging back and searching to find..."
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Martin Clancy & The Witness Protection Programme will be part of the first annual Culture Collide Music Festival this October.The festival, an event put on by the folks at Filter Magazine is where international artists and LA's best musical collide on stage. MC&TWPP will perform with the likes of The Bronx, Tokyo Police Club, Black Lips, Klaxons, Casiokids, The Besnard Lakes, Sea Wolf, Monotonix, Phantogram
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Ed Lover has released the sixteenth episode of his original web series C'mon Son. No topic is too controversial for Ed's scathing and uproarious commentary including Lindsay Lohan's abbreviated stint in jail. He doesn't just stop there, though. A Mel Gibson mixtape? Will Ferrell and Laurence Fishburne's daughter? According to Ed, why not? Check out why big names like Eminem and the President of the United States, along with hundreds of thousands of YouTube viewers, have become fans of Ed Lover and his hit web show, C'mon Son.
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Martyn Lenoble and Christina Applegate will host the Surfrider Foundation's fifth annual Celebrity Expression Session at First Point, Surfrider Beach in Malibu on Saturday, September 11, 2010. The 45-minute free surf gives celebrity surfers from music, film and television the opportunity to have some fun demonstrating their skills on Malibu's famous point, while also raising money and awareness for the Surfrider Foundation.
"The Surfrider Foundation is a fantastic organization doing great things for our beaches and coastlines," says Martyn Lenoble. "We are extremely excited and honored they approached us to host and surf in the Celebrity Expression Session."
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Ludacris has announced a live gig at MotorCity Casino Hotel on September 10, 2010. Tickets range from $32-39 in The Sound Board at the hotel and packages for the weekend are now on sale.An exclusive fashion show, featuring the latest in In-crowd finery, will open the night, followed by Deaf rapper, Sean Forbes and HUSH. Ludacris, who has appeared in award-winning roles in movies, such as "2 Fast 2 Furious" and "Max Payne", and television series "Law & Order: SVU" and "The Simpsons", is enjoying a top run of his new album, "Battle Of The Sexes", which was released in the spring.
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JanSport has a secret. Yesterday they announce their first annual Bonfire Sessions featuring special guest artist, The Cave Singers, performing at a secret location in Seattle, WA. Returning to its Seattle birthplace, JanSport is excited to convene music fans with the outdoors for this once-in-a-lifetime campfire concert set under the stars on Saturday evening, August 28, 2010. Seattle indie-folk group, The Cave Singers will perform, showcasing their soulful, deeply affecting sound, with rich country-blues guitar riffs, lo-fi percussion and never-before-performed surprises for their special guests at this inaugural JanSport event.
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