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Shakira: "una victoria la liberación de Betancourt"

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:01:00 +0000

(AP) - La cantante Shakira catalogó como histórica la liberación de Ingrid Betancourt y de otros 14 rehenes de las FARC y auguró el inicio de un proceso de paz en su país. …

Shakira - Hostage Rescue Makes Shakira Proud To Be A Colombian

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:56 +0000

Pop superstar Shakira is celebrating the rescue of former Colombian presidential candidate INGRID BETANCOURT and 14 other hostages from captivity, insisting peace in her … …

Shakira sells soul to Live Nation

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:54 +0000

The Columbian superstar has signed a mammoth 10-year deal with Live Nation , reportedly worth $70-$100 million dollars. That’s a lot of belly dancing lessons. Shakira follows in the footsteps of Jay-Z and Madonna as major artists who have secured huge deals with the concert conglomerate, though Jay-Z snagged $150 million and Madonna scored $120 million. [ Shakira. Photo by REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque ] …

Shakira - Best Of - 2008

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:53 +0000

Genre : Rock/Pop Year : 2008 …

Shakira quits record label for Live Nation

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:51 +0000

New York, July 3 : Shakira has followed in the footsteps of Madonna by leaving major record companies in favour of the international touring giant Live Nation. …

Latina pop superstar Shakira signs major deal with Live Nation - CBC News

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:50 +0000

Colombian pop singer Shakira is the latest music world superstar to sign a long-term, wide-ranging deal with concert promoter and venue operator Live Nation. The pop star announced a 10-year deal that will cover her recordings, tours, sponsorship and … …

Shakira And Live Nation May Enter A Hair-Raising Partnership Very Soon - Idolator.com

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:50 +0000

Last week, Fox 411’s Roger Friedman hinted that his pals at Live Nation were on the verge of signing hip-wiggling singer Shakira to one of their all-inclusive, big-money 360 deals, despite Michael Cohl, the executive who was pushing for those deals … …

Shakira Leaves Epic, Signs Massive Live Nation Deal - Rolling Stone

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:48 +0000

After months of speculation and despite internal turmoil over the nature of these deals, concert promotion company Live Nation has signed Shakira to a 10-year contract worth an estimated $70 to $100 million. Shakira joins the likes of Madonna and Jay … …

Shakira set for Live Nation deal

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:31 +0000

Singer Shakira attends the Ein Herz fuer Kinder charity telethon gala December 15, 2007 in Berlin, Germany. …

Singer Shakira joins Live Nation - BBC Entertainment

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:17 +0000

It gives the company rights to all the Columbian singer’s music-related projects - including new albums, tours, merchandise, websites and films. The 31-year-old, who has had hits with Hips Don’t Lie and Beautiful Liar, follows Madonna, US and Jay-Z … …

Reno Gazette-Journal: New shows: Tracy Morgan; Reba McEntire

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:55:57 +0000

The following shows were recently announced.. . Paul Thorn: The singer-songwriter performs at 9 p.m. July 11 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in …

Toledo Blade: Former Monkee comfortable in Shoe Suede Blues

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:50:00 +0000

Peter Tork is playing the blues. If you think the former Monkee is stepping out on new ground with his group Shoe Suede Blues, just turn back to …

Oregonian: Corrections

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:40:41 +0000

The Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival began at 3 p.m. Thursday. A story in Thursday’s Metro section listed an incorrect starting time. . . Bruce …

Edmonton Sun: Young band proud to live in the past

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:35:07 +0000

For local band Sally’s Krackers, keeping things fresh means rocking it old school. . The band achieved some local fame as a high school act playing …

Asbury Park Press: Red wine and blues: perfect together

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:34:46 +0000

The sixth annual Red Wine and Blues festival returns to Tuckerton Seaport on Saturday featuring New Jersey wineries and blues bands.. . The …

Oregonian: Blues blast off in Portland

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:46:39 +0000

As outdoor music festivals go, it’s hard to imagine a more picture-perfect start than Thursday’s kickoff of the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival …

WalesOnline.co.uk: Abertillery Blues Festival

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:29:45 +0000

Various venues, Abertillery. . SOME of the biggest blues musicians will be performing in Wales this month as part of the fourth Abertillery Blues …

Tri-City Herald: Blues returning to Ritzville

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:24:33 +0000

Who knew a tiny little town like Ritzville would have renowned blues performers eager to be a part of the town’s annual Blues Festival?. …

Asafa Powell: Train for Speed - Various Artists

music-new — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:07:22 +0000

Asafa Powell: Train for Speed
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Interview With Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell

music-news — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:01:41 +0000

Guitarist Vivian Campbell certainly seems to be quite comfortable with his role with Def Leppard. Having played in the past with both Dio and Whitesnake, Campbell says: "This is the band I was destined to be a part of."
In a recent interview with Campbell, Music Radar talked to him about a number of issues, with […]

Latina pop superstar Shakira signs major deal with Live Nation

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:01:05 +0000

Colombian pop singer Shakira is the latest music world superstar to sign a long-term, wide-ranging deal with concert promoter and venue operator Live Nation. …

Shakira, Angelina Jolie, Tatum O’Neal, Sacha Baron Cohen

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:01:04 +0000

A round up of the day’s celebrity news …

Live Nation Seeks to Reassure With Shakira 360 Deal

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:45 +0000

According to The New York Post and the LA Times, Live Nation has signed a $70 million to $100 million “360″ deal with Latin superstar Shakira. Once the deal begins, Live Nation will receive revenue from her concerts, recordings, merchandising, digital and other aspects of her career for 10 years. …

Shakira Inks With Live Nation

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:39 +0000

Although Live Nation has yet to weigh in on the topic, the U.S. spokesman for Shakira is telling the media that, yes, the hipshaking Colombian superstar has left her record company and is joining the promotion behemoth. …

Colombian pop star Shakira hails hostage rescue

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:36 +0000

Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira on Thursday hailed the rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages from Marxist rebels as a “historic day” for the country. …

The rumored 360 deal between Shakira and … [Deals]

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:36 +0000

The rumored 360 deal between Shakira and megapromoter Live Nation has apparently been signed and sealed. The deal, which will last 10 years and will encompass tours, merch, sponsorship, and… …

Shakira quiere cambiar de discográfica.

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:31 +0000

La cantante colombiana parece estar negociando con otra empresa discográfica. Los rumores nos dicen que Shakira ha hablado con Live Nation para poder firmar un contrato para poder llevar todos los aspectos relacionados con su música. En el pasado ya se encargo de organizar su tour Fijación Oral y ahora también se responsabilizaría de todo […] …

Lindsay Lohan’s 22nd Birthday

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:30:00 +0000

Image: used with permission from www.splashnewsonline.com

I hope that Lindsay Lohan had a very happy 22nd birthday yesterday!

So, what did Lindsay Lohan’s 22nd birthday look like?

Lindsay & Samantha Ronson headed to Cartier & XIV Karats to shop for diamonds, as we posted yesterday
- Lindsay bought herself a $11,000 16-inch briolette platinum diamond necklace and bracelet set (which she wore to her party)
- Samantha bought Lindsay a gold bracelet
Lindsay & Sam had lunch at La Scala (photos in this post above and below)
They head to Cake and Art to pick up Lindsay’s cake
Lindsay had dinner at Magnolia wearing an off-white slip dress
Lindsay had a 1980s prom-themed party at Teddy’s at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
- Lindsay wore a pink chiffon minidress by Bradley Bayou
- Lindsay drank Red Bull during the night
- There were red, silver, light blue and light pink balloons
- Lindsay’s table had an assortment of cupcakes, including an oversized one decorated with a tiara
- Lindsay’s cake was pink and green, featuring Marilyn Monroe’s famous photo from The Seven Year Itch
- There were about 50 guests at the party including Joel and Benji Madden, David Spade, Audrina Patridge, Sean Stewart, Evan Ross
- Family in attendance included Dina, Ali, Michael Jr. and his girlfriend.
- DJ AM provided music for most of the party, though Samantha Ronson took over for the last hour
- The party ended at 1am

Check after the jump for more photos & videos from Lindsay Lohan’s birthday!

The paparazzi sing "Happy Birthday" to Lindsay:

Lidnsay’s day, including picking up her cake, going to Sam’s house then her own, then heading out for the parties:

Click to watch at x17

Lindsay entering her party at the Roosevelt Hotel:

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Lindsay arriving to the evening portion of her birthday celebrations:

Lindsay struggles to get past the paparazzi:

Photo by Hector Vasquez/BuzzFoto.com

Melee ‘Imitation’ Video

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:26:30 +0000

Melee are out with the video to their new single ‘Imitation’, off the Orange County, California pop rock group’s second studio album ‘Devils & Angels’, out now on Warner Bros. Records. Watch it below the fold.

New Release Date for Midnight Club: Los Angeles and Midnight Club: LA Remix

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:26:00 +0000

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New Orleans People On The Street React To New Mute Math Music

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:18:35 +0000

A second clip of Mute Math correspondent Jordan venturing out to the streets of New Orleans to see what the residents of the French Quarter think of a new song from the group has been posted online. Watch the reactions, but none of the music since th

ZZ Top Hopes To Recapture 1980’s Popularity

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:02:13 +0000

It was no secret that ZZ Top was making plans for a big comeback, and now we are starting to hear a few details about they plans they have to make it a reality.
Having signed with Rick Rubin’s American Recording label the band is now in the studio with the Rubin working on their […]

Bon Jovi Nearing The End Of ‘Lost Highway’

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:00:00 +0000

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Is Hip Hop really dead?

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:55:00 +0000

The new Nas album is just around the corner, its a follow up to his Grammy nominated Hip Hop is Dead. That ground breaking record sent shockwaves through the Hip Hop community, many MCs offered their responses either in lyrics or in the press. The

Euro Composers, Songwriters Appeal With EC Pres

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:33:00 +0000

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Tokio Hotel In Flight Interview

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:32:23 +0000

Tokio Hotel TV episode 33 features the German rock group being interviewed mid flight en route to Los Angeles. Bill Kaulitz talked about the guys going to see ‘Hairspray’ the musical the previous night. Bill said, “The musical had an amazing cast - t

Watch James Hetfield Working On New Metallica Material

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:31:54 +0000

Metallica has posted a clip from the Fly On The Wall footage off missionmetallica.com on their YouTube channel, featuring James Hetfield in the studio composing a track about the moon resurrecting the night. Watch the brief clip below the fold.

Rush In Line For Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:29:30 +0000

Go figure! The rock group that has been snubbed by the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame for years is now going to he honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Yes, that’s the same Walk of Fame where all the big movie stars, entertainers and other celebrities are represented with their […]

‘Islamic hip hop’ enthrals young Pakistanis

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:57:00 +0000

?Islamic hip hop? enthrals young Pakistanis Press Trust of India ISLAMABAD, July 1: Much to the chagrin of conservatives who say music is ?haraam? (forbidden) in Islam, hip Pakistani youngsters are listening to a new kind of music that spreads

A rather unofficial soundtrack to the new James Bond film

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:56:00 +0000

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Review | Bard gets a fun and bawdy remix in ‘Funk It Up’

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:50:00 +0000

In the crowded entertainment universe, it’s better to own your spot. Even if your niche is as seemingly esoteric as original rap versions (or, if you must, ‘ad-rap-tations’) of the works of William Shakespeare. That weird subgenre is controlled, utterly

Michael Lohan to Sell Paternity Test

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:33:20 +0000

In the "would you do this?" category, Michael Lohan has announced to the paparazzi that the results of his paternity test will go up for sale. $10k if the test is negative and Ashley is not his daughter, $20k if the test is positive.

Michael will, with the positive results, sell the rights to photos of that first meeting with Ashley.

Way to exploit another potential daughter!

Tags: michael lohan, lohan, daughter, paternity, sell out, ashley kaufmann

‘Gonzo’: Hunter Thompson’s Savage Journey, By Kurt Loder

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:30:00 +0000

Kurt Loder reviews “Gonzo,” a moving documentary about the great writer Hunter S. Thompson.

Oakland Tribune: Weekend Top 10 things to do

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:05:29 +0000

1. Stevie Wonder: I can’t think of a better performer to headline a Fourth of July weekend concert than this legendary pop singer and songwriter …

BET News Premieres the Third and Final Episode of 'Hip Hop vs. America II: Where Did the Love Go?' Saturday, July 5th @ 8:00 P.M.*

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:35:00 +0000

NEW YORK, July 3 /PRNewswire/ — This upcoming Saturday night — grab your girls for a night of stimulating conversation as BET News gives the ladies the final word with HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II: WHERE DID THE LOVE GO?. Hosted by MC Lyte and Jeff Johnson,

BET News Premieres the Third and Final Episode of ‘Hip Hop vs.

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:34:00 +0000

– Encore Presentation of all Three Explosive Episodes to Air Sunday, July 6 Beginning at 8:00 P.M.* NEW YORK, July 3 /PRNewswire/ — This upcoming Saturday night — grab your girls for a night of stimulating conversation as BET News gives the ladies the

Singing dentist wins $2 million music contract

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:31:00 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - An opera-loving dentist is ready to swap his drill for a microphone after winning a four-album recording contract worth about $2 million. Andrew Bain, 35, who has worked as a dentist in London for more than 10 years, was signed by

BET News Premieres the Third and Final Episode of ‘Hip Hop vs. America II: Where Did the Love Go?’ Saturday, July 5th @ 8:00 P.M.*

music-news — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:30:00 +0000

– Encore Presentation of all Three Explosive Episodes to Air Sunday, July 6 Beginning at 8:00 P.M.* NEW YORK, July 3 NEW YORK, July 3 /PRNewswire/ — This upcoming Saturday night — grab your girls for a night of stimulating conversation as BET News

RADIOHEAD, BETA BAND AND GORILLAZ REMIX CLASSICAL SONGS