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Check out Vanessa Hudgens’ new funky and fun video for “Sneakernight!” The new summer dance anthem will appear on her forthcoming release, Identified, due out on July 1st through Hollywood Records. When asked about the vibe of the video, Hudgens explains, “dancing in sneakers makes it all the better. People haven’t been able […]

The Spill Canvas have just released HYPERBALL!, a super addicting pinball game and paired it with their equally addicting single “All Over You.” Play the game here http://thespillcanvas.com/pinball/
The Spill Canvas have also made a few changes to their string of MTVu No Really, We Bowl dates. The bowling parties, hosted by the band, aim […]

Spinner.com has just premiered the performance video for Alkaline Trio’s new single, “Help Me.” Director Tony Ushino (Ozzy Osbourne, Winds of Plague) pieced together clips from the band’s European tour along with some Bamboozle footage, to bring their first single from Agony and Irony to life. The band will be unveiling a proper, […]

3 Doors Down stopped by AOL’s Studios in LA to shoot an intimate performance for Sessions. Check it out and watch them perform their latest single “It’s Not My Time”, as well as “Let Me Be Myself” and “It’s The Only One You’ve Got” from their brand new self titled release as well as […]

Alanis Morissette is back in full swing with her new single, “Underneath,” and an album release slated for June 10th in the US. Until Flavors of Entanglement hits stores, you can stay up-to-date on all things Alanis with her new widget. Check out cool features including audio, video, photos, ringtones and lyrics.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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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 […]

Vanessa Hudgens is back with a brand new single! “Sneakernight” will appear on her upcoming album Identified due out on 6/24. The track will be available on iTunes on 5/20, so check out streams below or head over to her Myspace for a first listen.
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Madonna is now offering a HARD CANDY SPECIAL EDITION BOX SET to her fans. This is a limited collector’s edition, and it includes the full Hard Candy album with two bonus remixes of “4 Minutes”, a 16-page full color booklet with photos, and a bag of “Starlite” mint candies. Head over to the […]

Check out another track off of SafetySuit’s debut album Life Left to Go. The Nashville based band is giving you a preview of their upcoming 5/13 release with another undeniably catchy song. Listen to “Annie” below.
SafetySuit’s current single, “Someone Like You,” is rocking at radio and just secured a spot in the top […]

Hear Music artist Hilary McRae is set to release her debut album, Through These Walls, on 4/15. With influences including Chicago, Carole King and Fleetwood Mac, the 21 year old singer/songwriter/pianist wrote or co-wrote every song on the record. Hilary drew upon many personal experiences with love and heartbreak to gain inspiration for […]

Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at pop/rockers SafetySuit featuring the single “Someone Like You.” Watch the band talk about what the past few years have been like getting signed to Universal, being on the road, and recording their debut album. Life Left to Go is due out on 5/13.
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Madonna’s a triple threat! The pop queen now has the #1 song, ringtone, and video on iTunes. The video for “4 Minutes” featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland snagged the top spot after its iTunes’ premiere last week.
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Ever wanted to ask Ashlee Simpson a question? Now’s your chance! Head over to the new Q&A section of her official site to submit questions, and Ashlee will post her responses. Ashlee is set to release her album Bittersweet World on 4/22 that features the single “Little Miss Obsessive,” a duet […]

Born in Elva, Estonia, a tiny, then-Soviet occupied town of 5,000 people in the forest, Kerli grew up with a dream to escape from her surroundings. “Little creepy girl/Oh she loves to sing/She has a little gift-an amazing thing,” Kerli declares on the autobiographical, world music beat of “Walking on Air.” The Estonian pop […]

Most young bands today can’t say they have performed together for 18 years, but sisters Lisa and Jessica of The Veronicas have done just that. The vocal chemistry that has evolved from singing together from the age of five is showcased in their dramatic single, “Untouched” which pairs intense strings with an electro-dance beat. […]

Madonna is featured on the cover of Vanity Fair’s third annual May 2008 Green Issue. It’s not even April yet but the Queen of Pop is looking mighty fierce as usual. Unbowed, uncowed and still taking on the world! I couldn’t have said it better myself. Madonna’s on one really big promotional move for her […]

The Veronicas are back! The 23-year-old twin sisters from down under have a new album and a new twist to their sound. The pop-punk influences on their award-winning debut album have been updated to an electro-dance sound that is bound to get you on your feet.
Already named a “Breaker Artist” by AOL and called “Australia’s […]