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Hilary McRae is set to make her national television debut on the CBS Early Show. The soulful siren whose label-mates include Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchell will perform a few songs from her debut album, Through These Walls, which was released last month on Hear Music. McRae is currently on the road opening […]

Alanis Morissette has just released the powerful new video for her single “Underneath.” Filled with gorgeous imagery, this video follows Alanis on a journey that shows the parallels between saving the world and saving the heart. “Underneath” will appear on the forthcoming Flavors of Entanglement due out in the US on June 10th. […]

Last month, Scarlett Johansson debuted her music video for her first single ‘Falling Down’. Earlier this month, she performed her song live. Let me tell you, signing her to a record deal was a big mistake. Luckily for us, we don’t have to be subjected to her going on tour any time soon. Her label […]

3 Doors Down have just released their new, self-titled album this week. Produced by Johnny K (Disturbed, Black Tide), the album features the song “Citizen/Soldier” which salutes the National Guard for their heroic service. Check out the video here.
Pick up the album on iTunes and get the exclusive acoustic version of “It’s the […]

10 Years upcoming tour dates!
* UPCOMING TOUR DATES *

DATE
CITY
VENUE

6/1/08
Mansfield, MA
Tweeter Center

6/3/08
Flint, MI
The Machine Shop

6/5/08
Springfield, IL
Illinois State Fairgrounds

6/6/08
Camdenton, MO
Stoneridge Amphitheatre

6/7/08
Kansas City, MO
Liberty Memorial Park

6/8/08
Des Moines, IA
Val-Air Ballroom

6/10/08
Fayetteville, AR
The Music Hall

6/12/08
Fort Wayne, IN
Piere’s

6/13/08
Urbana, IL
Canapy Club

6/15/08
Maplewood, MN
The Rock

6/1908
Columbia, MO
Blue Note

6/21/08
Harrison, AR
Bill Baker Amphitheatre

6/23/08
Nashville, TN
City Hall

6/24/08
Louisville, KY
Coyote’s Music and Dance […]

Universal Republic Records’ rock band 10 Years landed a Top 15 debut on Billboard’s Top Album chart this week, coming in at #12 with their new album Division. The new CD also grabbed the top spot on iTunes coveted rock page and currently sits at #7 on the Top Albums. It also garnered […]

The Spill Canvas got silly and creative in a new “alternate” video for “All Over You.” The song, originally released on No Really, I’m Fine has just been re-released on the digital EP Honestly, I’m Doing Okay which also features the previously unreleased b-side “Lay It On Me.” Also newly launched by The Spill Canvas […]

UK based rockers Pendulum have just released their In Silico album in North America. Already a sensation overseas, the have their sights set on the States and just made their debut here with a triumphant appearance at this year’s Coahchella festival. To get a quick taste of the band’s dynamic live show, click […]

Shinedown have just put together a video teaser for their upcoming album, The Sound of Madness. The clip features their new single, “Devour” and images inspired by the album’s cover art. This marks the debut of new guitarist Nick Perri formally of Silvertide who replaced founding member, Jasin Todd.
The Sound of Madness is out […]

3 Doors Down announced today their plans for a full headline summer tour in celebration of the upcoming self-titled Universal Republic Records release, 3 Doors Down, is available everywhere since May 20th. 3 Doors Down promises the shows will be one of the summer concert season’s more rocking bills, tearing it up live across […]

Carrie Underwood sparkled in a Badgley Mischka mini at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards which was held at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas on Sunday. The 25-year old American Idol champ took home the Top Female Vocalist award for the second year in a row. In her acceptance speech, Carrie said […]

Once the title of American Idol has lost its luster on you because someone hotter has come along, there’s always musical theater to run to. Just like fellow Idol alums Fantasia Barrino, Clay Aiken, Diana DeGarmo, Frenchie Davis and Constantine Maroulis, ex-American Idol champ Taylor Hicks is heading to the Great White Way. The […]

The Veronicas’ Hook Me Up is now #6 on the iTunes pop chart and #19 overall! This album is a departure from The Veronicas’ trademark sound and ventures into a more electro-dance territory. Lisa and Jess took a minute to write a special message to their fans for all of their recent support:
Hey […]

The Spill Canvas will release their digital EP Honestly, I’m Doing Okay, Included on the EP is “Lay It On Me,” a previously unreleased B-side from the recording of No Really, I’m Fine.
The band will head out on the road for a month long headlining tour of the U.S. starting May 28th in […]

Sneak a behind-the-scenes look at the latest pop/hip-hop sensations in their new EPK where you can find out about Asher, Wesley, Jared, Nathaniel, and Nicky’s performance backgrounds that range from technical lifelong dance training to watching Justin Timberlake’s every move. Also, listen up for “Round & Round,” “These Are The Days,” and “She Bad” […]

Tokio Hotel not only rocked a performance of “Ready, Set, Go!” LIVE on MTV’s TRL but they also reached the coveted number one spot on the countdown! Fans lined the streets and packed the studio to catch the band’s first ever TV appearance in the U.S. and now you can see it here.
SCREAM featuring “Ready, […]

Take a walk with Alanis Morissette as she opens up about her new album, Flavors of Entanglement. You’ll hear plenty of Alanis’ personal thoughts on the album in this intimate video clip as well as info about the upcoming tour and her inspiration behind the single “Underneath.”
Flavors of Entanglement is due out in the […]

While we’re still not sure exactly what her purpose is, Rumer Willis is trying her hand at all possible showbiz career ventures. According to music insiders, the celebrity spawn has drummed up a lot of interest from music execs with her “deep, husky” voice. Fox News reports that the 19-year old’s unique voice for someone […]

Check out this teaser video of Vanessa Hudgens in the studio recording her single “Sneakernight.” The song will appear on her forthcoming album, Identified, due out on June 24th. “Sneakernight” will be available on iTunes May 20th.
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R&B star Lloyd will return to the game with his third effort, Lessons In Love. The July 15th release comes strapped with the hard-driving lead single “How We Do It” featuring Ludacris. Lloyd will be playing a string of tour dates along with a FREE concert live on DeepRockDrive.com on Sunday May 25th at 4PM […]

The R Kelly kiddie-porn trial has already begun on Friday with jury selection but a new bombshell has dropped. It is being reported that an aide for the singer may have paid off a woman for the return of a potentially incriminating tape. The problem: the woman in question is going to testify against him. […]

Today is a landmark day for Tokio Hotel as the pop-rock quartet unleash SCREAM their first English language full length to hit the U.S. The States will see four different versions of the album that each include three exclusive bonus songs with “Live Every Second,” “1000 Oceans,” and “Durch den Monsun.” While all versions include […]

MADONNA’S YUMMY “STICKY & SWEET” TOUR UNWRAPPED FOR FANS FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
“HARD CANDY” CD DEBUTS AT NUMBER 1 AROUND THE WORLD IN 27 COUNTRIES THUS FAR INCLUDING US, UK, FRANCE, GERMANY, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA
Madonna, the world’s tastiest sweetheart, has announced more non-stop treats for her legions of legendary and devoted fans. Following the […]

Ashlee Simpson’s featured Pepsi Smash performance is finally here! Watch her rock out in the Yahoo! studio with three songs from Bittersweet World including “Little Miss Obsessive,” “Boys,” and “Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya).”
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Featured interview:

“Little Miss Obsessive” performance:

“Boys” performance:

“Outta My […]

Mariah Carey has cancelled out on the ladies of The View, maybe because she wasn’t ready to talk about her new marriage but will she flake at another planned concert as well? The 38-year old diva is set to perform on May 15 in Dubai. According to the announcement by Midas Promotions, Mariah is going […]