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New Kids On The Block have sold more than 80 million albums worldwide. The group shattered concert box office records playing an estimated 200 concerts a year in sold out stadiums across the globe. They beat out Michael Jackson and Madonna for Forbes highest paid entertainers of 1990. Their faces were plastered on everything from […]

Shinedown have just posted their brand new video for “Devour” on their official YouTube channel. The clip was helmed by veteran director Darren Doane (Deftones, AFI, Thrice) and it comes off their just released album, The Sound of Madness.

Kelly Clarkson celebrated the fourth of July by grabbing a quiet lunch at Toast Bakery Café with two of her close friends on Friday. In other Kelly news, 26-year old season one champion of American Idol is currently recording her fourth studio album. She has many collaborators working with her including Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello […]

Oasis changed the title of their new album after realising it shared its name with a Geri Halliwell song. The rockers’ forthcoming seventh studio LP was originally due to be called ‘Bag It Up’ until Noel Gallagher’s long-term girlfriend realized she had heard the title before.
The guitarist revealed: “My girlfriend said, ‘Bag It Up’, […]

Adele is planning to move to New York to get over her writer’s block. The Chasing Pavements singer is moving to the US to write her next album because she doesn’t have ‘a personal life’ in the UK.
She said: “I’ve got nothing to write about. Really. I haven’t got a personal life. I’ve decided to […]

Beyonce was spotted as she flew out of Heathrow airport in London on Thursday. She was on her way to see her hubby Jay-Z play a gig in Cork, Ireland. The 26-year old curvaceous singer is currently working on her third album. Super producer Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins recently spoke with Rap-Up TV about the […]

Starting Thursday, June 27th at midnight EST, you can hear Alkaline Trio’s new album Agony and Irony in its entirety on the band’s MySpace page. The Josh Abraham (Slayer, Velvet Revolver) produced album features the lead single “Help Me,” which was inspired by the Joy Division biopic, Control. In an upcoming interview […]

Alanis Morissette recently visited the AT&T blue room for an intimate performance of her single “Underneath.” She also opened up about her new album, Flavors of Entanglement, which was released in the US last week and internationally earlier this month. Head over to the AT&T blue room now to check it out and […]

With Shinedown’s new album, The Sound of Madness hitting stores today, Ultimate-Guitar has unveiled an exclusive guitar lesson from the band’s very own, Nick Perri. The clip finds the guitarist showing viewers how to play their blistering new single, “Devour.” The band is in the middle of a headlining tour that goes through […]

Alanis Morissette’s Flavors of Entanglement is available in the US. Morissette joined forces with British producer Guy Sigsworth (Bjork, Madonna, Robyn) on her first studio album in four years, and the result is a collection of beautifully crafted songs filled with electronic beats and Indian percussion. Recently, Morissette opened up about the process […]

Alanis Morissette releases New Album, Flavors of Entanglement, in the US on June 10th. Morissette has expressed that this is a very emotional record for her as it reflects upon many aspects of her personal life over the past few years. If you can’t wait until next week to hear the album, […]

Chris Martin says the new Coldplay album was influenced by ghosts. The 31-year-old front man – whose group release ‘Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends’ tomorrow – had a spooky encounter while recording their fourth LP.
He said: “I have had one experience in Wales. I woke up and there was this sort […]

Mel B, more famously known as Scary Spice, has revealed that she will be performing a duet with Janet Jackson on her upcoming solo album. With the help of Janet, Mel hopes to conquer the UK singles chart following her previous failed attempts. Her last single ‘Today’ didn’t even make it to the UK singles […]

What does Vanessa Hudgens think about her new album Identified? According to a recent review in Entertainment Weekly, she deems it “definitely sophisticated” but also believes it’s “funky and fun.” Hudgens’ sophomore release is due out on July 1st and includes standout tracks “Sneakernight,” “First Bad Habit,” and “Gone With The Wind.” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hot of the heels of her debut album release and an opening spot for Fergie at Florida’s SunFest, Hilary McRae will be heading out on tour with singer/songwriter Teddy Geiger. McRae’s Through These Walls was released through Hear Music on 4/15 and can be purchased on iTunes.
Hilary McRae with Teddy […]

The Spill Canvas is set to release the digital EP Honestly, I’m Doing Okay, on May 13th. The EP features acoustic versions of No Really, I’m Fine standout tracks “All Over You” and “Saved” as well as a previously unreleased b-side “Lay It On Me.”
Fans can purchase Honestly, I’m Doing Okay exclusively through Amazon on […]

SafetySuit have just unveiled another song off their forthcoming album, Life Left to Go, on their Myspace! Head over to myspace.com/safetysuit to check out “Something I Said,” yet another track that has radio hit written all over it from the Nashville-based group. Their current single, “Someone Like You,” will also appear on the […]

Be sure to tune in, set your TiVos, DVRs, VCRs or whathaveyous! Alanis Morissette is set to appear on the following programs to promote her new album, Flavors of Entanglement, due out on June 10.
TV Appearance Schedule:
May 20 – Ellen
May 23 - The Today Show
June 9 - The Today Show
June 10 - Late Show […]

Check out the latest episode of “Being..Ashlee Simpson” presented by Pepsi Smash on Yahoo! Music. This time around Ashlee makes a stop in Houston on her first ever club tour. The late nights and early mornings might take getting used to, but they don’t stop Ashlee from putting on a good show. […]