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It looks like Us Weekly got it all wrong because the song ‘Mmm Papi’ which comes off of Britney Spears’ new album wasn’t inspired by or written for her former sleazebag of a paparazzi boyfriend Adnan Ghalib. Nicole Morier who co-wrote the song with Britney said in a statement “I never said that to the US Weekly! The song is definitely not about Adnan and in the whole time I worked with her last spring and summer I never once saw that guy. We strictly wrote the song for fun. the Mmm Papi part came out of Mmm Papa Luv U and I came up with it because the track was a fun up beat track and we wanted to do something crazy like mmmpapamowow.”

‘Twilight’ actresses Kristen Stewart and Nikki Reed introduced Paramore at the rock band’s ‘Lost Show’ which was held at the Hollywood and Highland Hot Topic in Los Angeles recently. Joining the actresses in rocking out with the band’s vocalist and admitted ‘Twilight’ fan Hayley Williams were fellow cast members Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone and Taylor Lautner. What, no Robert Pattinson? Following the live performance, the actors and band members held a little Q&A and autograph session for their fans. I loved Paramore’s song on the soundtrack of the movie. The darker sound fits well with them. I hope they continue to go that way with their next singles.

Amy Winehouse is slowly going back to her old ways. Her huge beehive is back and she is once again dealing with the drama of her hubby Blake Fielder-Civil. Blake was sent to rehab after being released from jail a couple of weeks ago but Wino has yet to visit. She was supposed to do so last week but she didn’t show even though she found time to go out. Wino and her beehive were spotted at newly open The Hawley Arms in Camden last week where she partied hard until 5 in the morning. I wonder what she’s celebrating, the fact that Blake is out of jail or that her beehive is back.

TRL held its final show inside the MTV Times Square studio in New York City. The finale of the show was called Total Finale Live and was hosted by TRL’s original host Carson Daly along with Damien Fahey. The show also featured performances from some of the most notable names from the past decade including Beyonce, Fall Out Boy, 50 Cent and the Backstreet Boys. Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, JC Chasez, Taylor Swift, Kid Rock, Hilary Duff, Diddy and more were also at the studio in support of the finale.

Britney opens up about Circus! Check out the brand new interview where the pop icon discusses everything from the “Womanizer” video concept to the difference between Circus and Blackout to her triple win at the VMAs. Be sure to tune into Britney: For The Record on November 30th at 10pm ET/PT on MTV.

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The All-American Rejects have announced they will be gaming with fans on November 24th, from 6PM to 8PM (EST), as they challenge worthy opponents in Frogger and Rock Band 2. Those who want a chance to play with the band can send a friend request to Gamertag AAR GWF(make sure to include a space between AAR and GWF) and be online half an hour before (5:30pm ET/2:30 PST) the Game With Fame session starts.

The following morning, Tuesday, November 25th, the Rejects will perform on NBC’s “Today Show” and the band is looking for AAR fans to come out in force. Special VIP passes will be given to hardcore AAR fans who would like to get as close to the action as possible. Get there early if you want to rock out, VIP’s​ will be asked​ to arrive​ no later​ than 6:00 AM to West 48th St, New York,​ NY 10112​.​ If you would​ like to be a VIP, pleas​e inclu​de “VIP”​ in the subje​ct line for the email​ you send to AARTo​daySh​ow@​gmail​.​ com

The new album from The All-American Rejects, When The World Comes Down, is now available to pre-order on iTunes! The album will be available in both Standard and Deluxe versions on iTunes. By Pre-Ordering the Deluxe version, you will receive the song “Mona Lisa (When The World Comes Down)” immediately. If you pre-order any version you will receive the song “Here I Sit (demo)” and the iTunes Exclusive Bonus track “On The Floor (demo)” on release day. Additionally, the Deluxe Version will include 5 demo tracks, track by track with Tyson and Nick, and the “Mona Lisa” Video.

When The World Comes Down, which features the hit single “Gives You Hell”, will be available Everywhere on 12.16.08.
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Meet Hana Pestle — an eighteen year old singer/songwriter that has come a long way from her hometown of Billings, Montana. Hana moved to Los Angeles about a year ago to work on her debut album with Ben Moody, co-founder of Evanescence, who has also produced records for Kelly Clarkson and Avril Lavigne. On top of the ten month recording process, Hana spent most of this year touring with an opening slot on the Blues Traveler, Live, Collective Soul Tour. She has since toured with the likes of Joshua Radin and Jon McLaughlin and is currently on the road with pop/pock band Ingram Hill.

The versatility of Hana’s vocals stands out on her current E.P with the intense single “These Two Hands” and a cover of Leonard Cohen’s classic “Hallelujah.” Hana will be able to tell more of her story on her full-length release due out next year.

Hana may be far away from home in a city she calls “much different yet wonderful,” but she explains, “I’m home wherever my guitar is.” Citing influences that range from Radiohead and Sarah McLachlan to Incubus, Feist and Jack Johnson, it is clear that Hana isn’t bound to any one genre.

Yahoo! Music users have spoken and have voted Hollywood Undead as the latest winners of the coveted “User’s Choice” award. Selected monthly, past winners have included Black Tide, The Spill Canvas, Forever The Sickest Kids, and others.

As this month’s winners Hollywood Undead hit the Yahoo! Who’s Next stage for an exclusive performance of “Undead” as well as an interview with the band that finally answers the question, “What’s with the masks?”

To experience Hollywood Undead face to… mask, check out www.hollywoodundead.com for the latest tour dates and news. Swan Songs is in stores now.

Date Location Venue
Nov 12 Pensacola, FL American Legion Hall – Post 33
Nov 14 Columbia, SC Headliner’s
Nov 15 Fayetteville, NC Jester’s Pub
Nov 16 Charlotte, NC Amos’ South End
Nov 18 Greenville, SC The Handlebar
Nov 19 Jacksonville, NC Hooligan’s
Nov 21 Norfolk, VA The Norva
Nov 22 Richmond, VA The Downstairs Lounge/Canal Club
Nov 23 Charleston, SC Music Farm
Nov 25 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theater
Nov 27 Louisville, KY Phoenix Hill Tavern
Nov 28 Memphis, TN The New Daisy Theater
Nov 29 Little Rock, AR The Village
Nov 30 Moore, OK Diamond Ballroom
Dec 2 Corpus Christi, TX Brewster Street Ice House
Dec 3 Austin, TX The Parish
Dec 5 San Antonio, TX Scout Bar
Dec 6 Grand Prairie, TN Nokia Live
Dec 10 Des Moines, IA People’s Court
Dec 12 Nashville, TN Sommet Center
Dec 13 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
Dec 16 Chicago, IL House Of Blues (Chicago)
Dec 19 Las Vegas, NV THE JOINT @ The HARDROCK
Dec 20 San Diego, CA SOMA

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House of Heroes have just premiered their version of the holiday classic “Silent Night.” The Ohio band, whose most recent album The End Is Not The End was delivered via digital stores, has seen an incredible response with the release making it to the #6 spot on the iTunes rock chart and #42 on the overall chart, with a #1 radio hit single and over 1 million plays on their MySpace page. House of Heroes’ discography includes a 2005 self-titled debut and the re-release Say No More in 2006. Prior to signing a record deal with Mono Vs Stereo/Gotee, the band released an indie project What You Want Is Now (2002) to much critical acclaim and a large grassroots following.

The band’s lush version of “Silent Night” is now available on iTunes
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Canadian melodic-rockers State of Shock will be digitally releasing their album, Life, Love & Lies on December 23rd. Already a headlining act up north, the band have set their sites on the States with a supporting slot on Staind’s current U.S. tour. State of Shock have also just re-released their track “Rollin” which was originally released on their Canadian debut album. The slow-burning track will also be available on Life, Love & Lies when hits all digital outlets.

Life, Love & Lies is out 12/23 on Universal Records

*all dates with Staind, Seether, and Papa Roach
11/18/2008 Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY
11/19/2008 Wicomico Civic Center – Salisbury, MD
11/20/2008 Big Sandy Arena – Huntington, WV
11/22/2008 Hara Arena – Dayton, OH
11/23/2008 Pepsi Coliseum – Indianapolis, IN
11/25/2008 Ford Park – Beaumont, TX
11/26/2008 Freeman Coliseum – San Antonio, TX
11/28/2008 Midland Horshoe Arena – Midland, TX
11/29/2008 Amarillo Civic Center – Amarillo, TX
11/30/2008 County Coliseum – El Paso, TX
12/2/2008 The Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO
12/4/2008 Brown County Arena – Green Bay, WI
12/5/2008 McElroy Auditorium – Waterloo, IA
12/6/2008 The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond Casino – Hammond, IN
12/8/2008 Sound Academy -Toronto, Ontario, CA
12/10/2008 The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI

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Check out this week’s episode of PCD TV straight from Melbourne, Australia. The Dolls, who represent and encourage female empowerment, send a very important message from their performance at a breast cancer awareness event. Watch them take the stage to help raise money for the cause and spread the message.

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Check out Britney’s brand new promo pic for Circus! The album isn’t set for release until December 2nd, but it’s available for pre-order now with an exclusive bonus track called “Trouble.” The deluxe version features 2 additional bonus tracks, the “Womanizer” video, the Making of the Circus album, and a digital booklet. Head over to Britney.com for more info.

John Mayer is going to be hosting a weekly variety show for CBS. Oh well, at least it isn’t a reality show. The 31-year old musician will produce his own show with Ken Ehrlich, who also produces the Emmys and Grammys. The 60s inspired sketch show is expected to be hitting the airwaves in the first quarter of 2009. It’s just rumors for now though as reps for both John and the network have declined to confirm the news. I hope it’s not true. I don’t think I can deal with that much douche bag. I already have to deal with writing about him being a douche, I don’t need to watch him being one.

It has recently been announced that Beyonce will be performing at the 2008 American Music Awards. This marks the third time that the singer will be performing on the AMAs. Beyonce is the latest addition to the already stellar list of previously announced performers which include Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis, Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Mariah Carey, Coldplay, New Kids on the Block, Pussycat Dolls, Pink, The Fray and Annie Lennox. Annie will also receive the special Award of Merit. I wonder what type of tribute they will be making for her. The AMAs will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre in LA live on Sunday, November 23 at 8PM ET/PT on ABC.

It seems only yesterday that the world didn’t even know who Taylor Swift is but it’s obvious now that the country singing sweetheart has made it big and is doing so quickly. The blonde beauty is projected to move huge number for her new CD which came out last week. Numbers from her first day sales have the singer on track to sell about 600,000 copies of her new album. She may also be on track to beat the sales of her ex Joe Jonas and the other two Jonas Brothers’ most recent album ‘A Little Bit Longer’ which debuted to 525,402 copies sold in its first week.

Guns N’ Roses have just released a new song off their upcoming Chinese Democracy album. “Better” is a melodic-rocker with infectious background vocals, sweeping guitar licks, and some of the hookiest melodies Axl Rose has woven together since the band’s early days.

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Chinese Democracy is out on November 23rd

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Mötley Crüe announced today plans for their Saints of Los Angeles 2009 Winter Tour, hours before headlining a special one off performance at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The Live Nation produced, Saints of Los Angeles 2009 Tour, will feature special guests — Hinder, Theory of a Deadman and The Last Vegas.  The tour kicks off February 2nd in San Diego, CA with 29 shows throughout North America, including a date at Madison Square Garden, with the final performance on March 18th in Portland, ME.  Tickets go on sale beginning November 21st at www.livenation.com and www.motley.com.

American Express Card members will have access to presale tickets beginning Friday, November 14 at 5pm local time through Thursday, November 20 at 10pm local time via www.motley.com.

“It’s great to go back out on a tour like this where the bands are all about returning rock to the forefront of music today,” says Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe.  “On top of it, we get to introduce a new band who jumped the line to arenas through the Guitar Center: On Stage contest.  Just like Ozzy gave us a chance and took us on tour at the start of our career, we’re looking forward to taking The Last Vegas on the road and giving them the same opportunity.”

Hinder front man Austin Winkler said, “Mötley Crüe is a massive influence on us, and an inspiration on so many levels for what we do!  Mick even played on the title track for our new album.  It will be an honor and privilege for us to tour with one of the greatest rock bands ever!  And we can’t wait to party our asses off with them!”

“We are so pumped to be a part of what I think will be the biggest and most bad ass tour of 2009.  Three kick ass bands on one bill, not to mention how honored we are to play with one of the best rock n roll bands of all f#@%kn time, Mötley f#@%kn Crüe,” said Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman.
Rock icons Mötley Crüe recently returned to the charts with Saints of Los Angeles, their first new studio album with the original line-up — Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Tommy Lee and Vince Neil — in over a decade and the ninth studio album in their career.  Based on the band’s New York Times bestseller The Dirt, the disc debuted at #1 on the Independent Album chart and was the top debut of the week on the Billboard’s top 200 at #4.

For more information on Mötley Crüe, please visit: www.motley.com and www.myspace.com/motleycrue.

SAINTS OF LOS ANGELES 2009 TOUR DATES
2/2-3/18 with Hinder, Theory of a Deadman and The Last Vegas
- Mötley Crüe and The Last Vegas only on February 6 and 7 in Las Vegas, March 3 in Miami -
* Indicates On-Sale November 21
** Indicates On-Sale November 22
*** Indicates On-Sale December 6
FEBRUARY
2          San Diego, CA                                    Cox Arena **
4          Reno, NV                                Reno Events Center **
6          Las Vegas, NV                                    The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel**
7          Las Vegas, NV                                    The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel  **
10        Omaha, NE                             Quest Center **
11        Moline, IL                                iWireless Center **
13        Grand Rapids, MI                   Van Andel Arena **
14        Madison, WI                            Alliant Energy Center **
15        Rockford, IL                            MetroCentre **
17        Des Moines, IA                                   Wells Fargo Arena **
18        St. Paul, MN                           Xcel Energy Center **
19        Green Bay, WI                                    Resch Center **
21        Nashville, TN                          Sommet Center **
22        Birmingham, AL                                  BJCC Arena**
25        Greenville, SC                                    BI-LO Center **
27        Lafayette, LA                          Cajun Dome ***
28        New Orleans, LA                    New Orleans Arena ***
MARCH
3          Miami, FL                                Hard Rock Casino***
4          Orlando, FL                             UCF Arena **
6          Atlantic City, NJ                      Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa **
7          Erie, PA                                   Erie Civic Center **
8          Hershey, PA                           Giant Center ***
10        Ottawa, ON                             Scotiabank Place *
11        Hamilton, ON                          Copps Coliseum *
13        Uncasville, CT                                    Mohegan Sun Arena **
14        Baltimore, MD                         1st Mariner Arena **
16        New York, NY                         Madison Square Garden **
17        Manchester, NH                     Verizon Wireless Arena**
18        Portland, ME                           Cumberland County Civic Center **

Paul McCartney says that he has with him in a collection, old Beatles songs that have never been released or heard before. He says the reason why they weren’t release earlier is that other members of the band thought that the experimental track ‘Carnival of Light’ was way to adventurous.

But he know considers that the public will appreciate that track and is planning to seek the permission of Ringo, the only other surviving Beatle, George’s widow Olivia & John’s widow Yoko Ono to release the 1967 record.

Paul told BBC Radio 4 “I said to the guys, this is a bit indulgent, but would you mind giving me 10 minutes? All I want you to do is just wander round all the stuff and bang it, shout, play it. Then we put a bit of echo on it. It’s very free.”

Well certainly the public would love to hear something that the Beatles as a band found indulgent. But these things come in installments, like every few years there is a noise of some unreleased, unheard Beatles composition waiting to be heard after so many years.

Tickle Me Pink have posted the explicit version of the video for their single “Typical.” The uncensored video features Digital Playground adult film star Gabriella Fox. The track comes from the band’s debut album, Madeline. Fans 18+ can check out the clip here: ticklemepinkrock.com/nsfw/

You can catch Tickle Me Pink on the road now with Hawthorne Heights, Emery and The Mile After. Check out the dates below.
November 11th Boise, ID – The Big Easy
November 12th Salt Lake City, UT – Murray Theatre (w/ Emery)
November 13th Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
November 15th Des Moines, IA – People’s Court
November 16th St. Paul, MN – Station 4
November 17th Lawrence, KS – The Granada Theater
November 18th Chicago, IL – The Metro
November 19th Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
November 20th Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
November 21st Newport, KY – Southgate House
November 22nd Pittsburgh, PA – Rex Theatre
November 23rd Hartford, CT – Webster Theatre
November 24th Boston, MA – Wilbur Theatre
November 25th New York, NY – Irving Plaza
November 26th Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance
November 28th Townson, MD – Recher Theatre
November 29th Richmond, VA – The National
November 30th Norfolk, VA – The Norva
December 2nd Charlotte, NC – Visulite Theatre
December 3rd Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
December 4th Hilton Head, SC – Shoreline Ballroom
December 20th Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre (headlining show)

Spend a day in New York City with the Clique Girlz in Episode 25 of Clique Girlz TV. Watch the girls go for a jog in Central park and goof off during their workout. They also discuss what it was like making their album and pay a visit to the Cupcake Café.

Paris, Destinee and Ariel have been blogging from the road about everything from meet & greets with fans to going back home to Jersey to meeting Lady Gaga and New Kids on the Block. Check out the entries and exclusive photos here.

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