Archive for January, 2010


TheaterMania.com
'West Side Story' wins Grammy for musical show album
Los Angeles Times
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the Tony-winning "In the Heights," wrote the new Spanish lyrics, though much of the original English has been stored
West Side Story Cast Album Wins Grammy AwardPlaybill.com
WEST SIDE STORY Wins GRAMMY for Best Show AlbumCity Guide Magazine
WEST SIDE STORY Wins GRAMMY for Best Show AlbumBroadway World

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Billboard
Exclusive: Steven Tyler Could Sue To Stop Aerosmith Replacement Singer
Billboard
9 to discuss the band's future, including recording a new album and touring this year of Europe and South America. The four-page letter also states that "we

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posted by Eli @ 23:00 PM
January 31, 2010

New York Times
New CDs
New York Times
Sure, Lil Wayne's rock album, “Rebirth,” is a misfire, the kind of thing that happens when a star overestimates his skills (and calls his opening track

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posted by Eli @ 22:44 PM
January 31, 2010

Reuters - Bob Marley has been dead for 28 years, but his legacy lives on at the Grammys.

posted by Eli @ 22:34 PM
January 31, 2010

Dierks Bentley arrives at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)AP - Besides being one of the most popular singers on the planet, Beyonce has gotten plenty of accolades over her career. Now a veteran, she’s won a caseload of Grammys for her solo work and also with Destiny’s Child.


Gwydion Reveals New Album "Horn Triskelion" Details
Metal Underground
Portuguese folk metallers Gwydion have announced their new album "Horn Triskelion" is set to be released on April 9, 2010 via SMP/Trollzorn Records.

posted by Eli @ 21:47 PM
January 31, 2010

Reuters - Eclectic rocker Neil Young, who has made no secret of his disdain for the Grammys, finally won a coveted trophy on Sunday for the first time in a career spanning almost 50 years.


The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)
My Morning Jacket Announces Tour With New Orleans Jazz Band
CDInsight
The album which is due out February 16 will have all proceeds go to the Hall. The Hall's mission is to preserve New Orleans jazz, which is where many
My Morning Jacket partners with jazz bandReuters
My Morning Jacket Plan Spring TourPitchfork Media

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Washington Post
Handicapping the Grammys: Young artists — Beyonce, Berks County's Taylor
California Chronicle
The same people who have complained that only one Beatles album ever won a Grammy now seem to forget that "Help" and "Rubber Soul" came two years into the
It's ladies' night at the GrammysReuters
Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga set stage for another Philly vs New York battle at Philly2Philly.com
Beyonce Poised to Add to Grammy TotalABC News
The Desert Sun -E! Online (blog) -Press of Atlantic City
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Review: Nick Jonas' career change looks wobbly at UC Berkeley concert
San Jose Mercury News
It's appropriate that Nick Jonas' new album is titled "Who I Am," given that's the key topic in the young star's world.

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posted by Eli @ 18:49 PM
January 31, 2010

Jon Bon Jovi, center, with daughter Stephanie Rose Bon Jovi, left, and wife Dorothea Rose Hurley arrive at the annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala presented by The Recording Academy and Clive Davis on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly, Hills, California. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)AP - The music world celebrated Grammy weekend at tributes, rehearsals, parties and styling suites. Here’s a look:


posted by Eli @ 16:56 PM
January 31, 2010
Grammy Quiz: Will Taylor Win Album of the Year?
E! Online (blog)
So which pop powerhouse deserves the Grammy tomorrow night for Album of the Year? Take your best guess in our new Grammy Prediction Quiz, find out what kind
The hit ladies of today's chartsPhilippine Star

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Globe and Mail
Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga set stage for another Philly vs New York battle at
Philly2Philly.com
Lady Gaga is up for five nominations including album of the year for her album "Fame." "Poker Face" is up for both record of the year and song of the year.
Beyonce Poised to Add to Grammy TotalABC News
Test your Grammy knowledgeThe Desert Sun
Taylor Swift Reveals Her Favorite Grammy NominationMTV.com
E! Online (blog) -Los Angeles Times -Press of Atlantic City
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posted by Eli @ 14:25 PM
January 31, 2010

Washington Post
Beyonce Poised to Add to Grammy Total
ABC News
What she hasn't won, however, is the prestigious album of the year trophy, despite being nominated once before. That may change on Sunday.
It's ladies' night at the GrammysReuters
Test your Grammy knowledgeThe Desert Sun
Has the Grammy lost its shine?Press of Atlantic City
Philadelphia Inquirer -Philippine Star -Buffalo News
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BREATHEcast.com
New Album Coming From Manafest Entitled "The Chase"
BREATHEcast.com
Manafest is set to release a new album entitled "The Chase" this coming March 30, 2010! The Chase" comes out as his most aggressive and sonically evolved


Sassyqarla Entertainment Blog Site
Review: Nick Jonas and the Administration
San Jose Mercury News (blog)
It's appropriate that Nick Jonas' new album is titled “Who I Am,” given that's the key topic in the young star's world.
Pop Against the Grain, With Sounds of the '70sNew York Times
Is Nick Jonas the New Justin Timberlake?Hollywood Life (blog)
New releasesArgonaut

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MassLive.com (blog)
Lady Antebellum sound like rising superstars on new CD
MassLive.com (blog)
By Kevin O'Hare Country crossover has locked into the co-ed combination lately, thanks to groups like Sugarland, Gloriana and Lady Antebellum scoring some
Music Review: Lady Antebellum — Need You NowBlogcritics.org (blog)

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Los Angeles Times
'Music's biggest night' focuses on Big Three | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/31/2010
Philadelphia Inquirer
But no amount of fretting - album sales were down 12.7 percent in 2009, according to Nielsen SoundScan - can get in the way of the industry throwing a
Music City arrives at music's biggest nightThe Tennessean (blog)
Who's expected to win at tonight's Grammy AwardsRoyal Oak Daily Tribune
My Ten Sense: Lady Gaga can't contend for Grammy's Best New Artist due to 1st Florida Times-Union (blog)
Press of Atlantic City -The Star-Ledger - NJ.com -Boston Herald
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Reuters - New Zealand musician Pauly Fuemana, who found international fame with his country’s biggest selling record ever, “How Bizarre,” died in hospital on Sunday after a short illness, according to media reports.


Telegraph.co.uk
American Idol Star Ayla Brown Released Her New Album – Circles
TBG Magazine
Ayla has a new CD out entitled “Circles.” Supposedly the album is set to release in April after the end of basketball season but her label (Double Deal
Ayla Brown new album 'Circles' review, video and MP3 download!FilmyFair
Ayla Brown "Available"? and American Idol Album Popularity in Wake of Dad's Associated Content
Can Mass. Senator Get his Daughter back on "Idol"?TheCelebrityCafe.com
Monsters and Critics.com
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posted by Eli @ 3:55 AM
January 31, 2010

Reuters - Michael Jackson won yet another posthumous honor on Saturday, joining six other musicians including Leonard Cohen and Loretta Lynn who received Grammy awards for lifetime achievement.


Washington Post
Ayla Brown new album 'Circles' review, video and MP3 download!
FilmyFair
voted Senator Scott Brown, and as an earlier contestant of American Idol it is no shocker that she is now launching a new album entitled 'Circles'.
American Idol Star Ayla Brown Released Her New Album – CirclesTBG Magazine
Ayla Brown "Available"? and American Idol Album Popularity in Wake of Dad's Associated Content
Can Mass. Senator Get his Daughter back on "Idol"?TheCelebrityCafe.com
Monsters and Critics.com
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posted by Eli @ 18:38 PM
January 30, 2010

AP - The music world is celebrating all over town this weekend with tributes, rehearsals, parties and, of course, a gift suite or two in anticipation of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night at Staples Center. Here’s a look:

posted by Eli @ 17:25 PM
January 30, 2010

Neil Young accepts the MusiCares Person of the Year award during a tribute in his honor on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)AP - Neil Young sat in the audience as 20 of his best known songs were performed on stage.



Washington Post
My Ten Sense: Lady Gaga can't contend for Grammy's Best New Artist due to 1st
Florida Times-Union (blog)
1 hit with “Bad Romance”, which was released at the end of 2009 with seven more new songs on The Fame Monster, a re-release of her debut album.
Grammy preview: Beyoncé, Swift, Black Eyed Peas could split major awardsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com
5 ways to save the Grammy Awardsmsnbc.com
Grammy gold rushBoston Herald
Los Angeles Times -Deadbolt -MiamiHerald.com
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Killing Time Return With New Album, Offer Online Preview
antiMUSIC.com
Killing Time Return With New Album, Offer Online Preview was a top story for this week. Here it is again: New York City's hardcore punk pioneer,

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I SHALT BECOME Working On New Album - Jan. 30, 2010
Blabbermouth.net
A long-legendary name in black metal, I SHALT BECOME is currently working on a new studio album for Moribund Records, with the band slated to enter the

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Blabbermouth.net
HERO DESTROYED Begins Recording New Album - Jan. 30, 2010
Blabbermouth.net
HERO DESTROYED recently posted a demo version of a new track, "The Last Upper", on the band's MySpace page. HERO DESTROYED performed a handful of shows this

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Columbus Dispatch
Jazzman Metheny fashions computer-driven orchestra
Columbus Dispatch
Metheny closed his eyes and hunched over his guitar, bringing a human touch to Expansion, the centerpiece tune of his new album, Orchestrion, released this
Billboard CD reviews: Pat Metheny, Lady AntebellumReuters
Pat Metheny - One Man BandJazzwise magazine
Robot Band Backs Pat Metheny on Orchestrion TourWired News
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com -The Guardian
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posted by Eli @ 11:21 AM
January 30, 2010

Los Angeles Times
10 Expected Highlights of the 2010 Grammy Awards
Deadbolt
Although some would argue that Swift is the frontrunner for Song of the Year with "You Belong with Me" from her top selling Fearless album, Beyonce and Lady
Grammy preview: Beyoncé, Swift, Black Eyed Peas could split major awardsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com
5 ways to save the Grammy Awardsmsnbc.com
Gold Derby nuggets: Taylor Swift odds-on favorite at Grammys | Beyonce could Los Angeles Times
Creative Loafing (blog) -FOX11AZ.com -Telegraph-Journal
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