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Madonna Kicks Off ‘Confessions’ Tour

She was an equestrian, a disco princess and a black-clad rocker — plus she crucified herself on a mirrored cross — all in less than two hours.
Madonna is known for her theatrical, action-packed shows, and Sunday night’s sold-out opener of her “Confessions” world tour was no exception.
More than a dozen dancers — who had as […]

May 23rd, 2006 - Posted in Live Music, Music Event, Music News

Keith Richards Plans Tour Next Month

Keith Richards has returned to the United States after being treated for a head injury in New Zealand, his publicist said Monday.
“He is feeling great, happy to be home and looking forward to getting back on the road with the Rolling Stones next month,” according to a statement from LD Communications in London.
The 62-year-old guitarist […]

May 23rd, 2006 - Posted in Live Music, Music Event, Music News

MTV targets music download market

MTV, the television company that is credited with popularising music videos, is turning its attention to the online and digital download market.
Its music service Urge will offer users 2 million songs from Wednesday that can be bought either separately for $0.99 (£0.53) or via a monthly subscription.
The service will be the featured music player on […]

May 19th, 2006 - Posted in Music Download, Music News

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April 30th, 2006 - Posted in Music Download, Music Links, Music News

Hip-Hop Stars Head To Sierra Leone

Hip-hop stars Kanye West, Jadakiss, Paul Wall and Tego Calderon will head to Sierra Leone, Africa, for the documentary ‘Bling: A Planet Rock.’
The film chronicles the diamond wars of Sierra Leone and how hip-hop’s ‘bling’ culture of wearing flashy jewellery has unknowingly fuelled such conflicts.
The movie is being made by independent production company Article 19, […]

April 30th, 2006 - Posted in Music Event, Music News

Public Enemy Star Launches Cell Phone Services

Public Enemy front man Chuck D has launched his own brand of mobile phone content including ringtones, music clips and videos.
The rapper’s company ‘Chuck D Mobile’ - aims to make it easier for music fans to access tracks, while providing artists with a way of expanding their audiences.
And the hip-hop star predicts the service could […]

April 30th, 2006 - Posted in Music News

Gets Hip-Hop, Gospel and Metal Videos for Online Download at ZVUE.com

HandHeld Entertainment(TM) (OTCBB: HNDH - News) today announced that a number of punk rock concert videos, in addition to hip-hop, gospel and metal concert videos from Music Video Distributors’ extensive library of concert videos, movies and comedy films have been made available for purchase and download at the ZTV digital download store.
The new ZTV videos, […]

April 28th, 2006 - Posted in Music Download, Music Links, Music News, Music Video

Ludacris likes combo of video games, music

Chris “Ludacris” Bridges said video games are ideal for connecting aspiring musicians with their core fan base — and he should know — six years ago he was the first rapper to have his music featured on a game soundtrack.
“It’s just a great way to market music,” Ludacris said in an interview with Reuters in […]

April 28th, 2006 - Posted in Music News, Music Video

Akon

The mere act of surviving on a day to day basis is the foundation from which a true artist builds his craft. Multi-talented newcomer AKON is no exception to this rule. His dynamic debut album, TROUBLE, a collection of stirring songs, creatively reflects the ups and downs of the singer/songwriter/producer’s life experiences. A crafty […]

April 27th, 2006 - Posted in Music News

Aaliyah

When considering Aaliyah’s track record, it is befitting that her name (Aah-Lee-Yah) means “the highest, most exalted on, the best.” Indeed, Aaliyah’s name foreshadowed her short but phenomenal career as both a recording artist and actress. By age 21, Aaliyah was not only a cultural icon but also a musical innovator and major motion […]

April 27th, 2006 - Posted in Music News

Pearl Jam plots fall European tour

Pearl Jam’s first European tour in six years will kick off on August 23 in Dublin and run through September 30 in Athens.
The band will also headline the U.K.’s Leeds Festival on August 25 and its accompanying Reading Festival two days later. More dates are expected.
The European jaunt will be followed by a November tour […]

April 26th, 2006 - Posted in Live Music, Music Event, Music News

Gorillaz’ Night At The Opera

Despite negative reviews for their recent concert stint at Harlem’s Apollo Theater, Gorillaz are hardly shying away from the stage. In fact, the animated band is planning to collaborate with the renowned German opera company Staatsoper on a production featuring original Gorillaz music.
Gorillaz leader Damon Albarn (who also fronts the seminal Britpop band Blur) […]

April 26th, 2006 - Posted in Live Music, Music Event, Music News

Metallica, Alice in Chains join forces for LA gig

Members of hard rock bands Metallica and Alice in Chains will play together at a Hollywood benefit concert next month honoring Metallica singer James Hetfield, organizers said on Wednesday.
Hetfield and Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo will share the stage at Music Box at Henry Fonda on May 12 with Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell and […]

April 26th, 2006 - Posted in Music Event, Music News

Kiedis Regrets Romance Revelations

Red Hot Chili Peppers front man Anthony Kiedis regrets revealing his thoughts about his many break-ups in memoir ‘Scar Tissue’ - because he’s sure he upset many of his exes.
The rocker felt he was doing the right thing by telling all about his life and loves, but, in hindsight, he fears he caused an […]

April 25th, 2006 - Posted in Music News