Vassar's "Prayer of a Common Man" Re-recorded To Highlight Issue of
Hunger in America
CHICAGO, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Universal Records South
recording artist Phil Vassar has teamed up with Feeding America (formerly
named America's Second Harvest), the largest domestic hunger-relief
system in the United States, to avail bring greater awareness to the
issue of starve in America during September's Hunger Action Month.
Vassar's re-recorded with the Fisk University Jubilee Singers "Prayer
of a Common Man," a song on his up-to-the-minute album of the like name, to help
lift funds for the Feeding America network. The vocal will be available for
download alone on Rhapsody beginning on Tuesday, September 9. Feeding
America will have a portion of the proceeds for each download of the
song through the end of the year.
"I know that hunger in America is an number that affects every
community," said Vassar. "By loaning my voice to Feeding America's Hunger
Action Month cause, it's my hope that we can buoy get millions of Americans
involved in the fight to end famish."
The Feeding America network includes more than 200 food sir Joseph Banks around
the country that provide services to more than 63,000 agencies who, in
turn, help feed 25 million Americans each twelvemonth.
"We are incredibly grateful that Phil Vassar has joined the ranks of
our hunger relief ambassadors," said Vicki Escarra, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Feeding America. "Phil's voice is certain to help us reap
more citizenry to thirst relief activities. Whether it's volunteering,
falling off solid food or making a financial donation, every person's
contributions can do a difference."
In 2002, Feeding America launched Hunger Awareness Day in an effort to
spur national hunger consciousness. For 2008, the memorialization was modified to
Hunger Action Month to allow for greater involvement in the campaign,
add greater attending to the issue of hunger in America and promote slipway
for individuals anywhere to get involved with the movement. Cable network
CMT serves as Hunger Action Month's official media partner for the second
straight year.
To find out more information on Hunger Action Month and how to get
mired, visit hypertext transfer protocol://www.feedingamerica.org
About Feeding America (formerly America's Second Harvest - The Nation's
Food Bank Network)
Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the
fuel to survive and even flourish. As the nation's largest domestic
hunger-relief charity, our network members supply food to more than 25
million Americans each twelvemonth, including 9 million children and 3 million
seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than two hundred member nutrient banks
control 63,000 agencies that address starve in all of its forms. For more
information on how you throne fight hunger in your community and across the
country, inspect http://www.feedingamerica.org.
About CMT
CMT, a unit of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), is the
leading television and digital dominance on nation music and
entertainment, reaching more than 87 zillion homes in the U.S. CMT and its
web site, CMT.com, declare oneself an unique mix of music, news, live concerts
and series and is the top resource for country music on demand. The
network's digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Pure
Country, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.
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Sunday, 7 September 2008
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Kid Rock ends Perry's Oz chart reign
Kid Rock has climbed up to the top of the Australian singles chart with 'All Summer Long', end Katy Perry's six-week reign at number one.
Perry's cart track 'I Kissed A Girl' is pushed down to second post, while Metro Station's 'Shake It' as well falls down one place to number three.
Pink's new single 'So What' debuts at identification number four in the graph, followed by the Pussycat Dolls' in vogue track 'When I Grow Up' at number quintet, which is down deuce places from third position.
The top tenner singles in full:
1. (4) Kid Rock: 'All Summer Long'
2. (1) Katy Perry: 'I Kissed A Girl'
3. (2) Metro Station: 'Shake It'
4. (-) Pink: 'So What'
5. (3) Pussycat Dolls: 'When I Grow Up'
6. (5) Lady GaGa: 'Just Dance'
7. (13) The Veronicas: 'Take Me On The Floor'
8. (7) Jason Mraz: 'I'm Yours'
9. (11) Rihanna: 'Disturbia'
10. (10) Chris Brown: 'Forever'
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Perry's cart track 'I Kissed A Girl' is pushed down to second post, while Metro Station's 'Shake It' as well falls down one place to number three.
Pink's new single 'So What' debuts at identification number four in the graph, followed by the Pussycat Dolls' in vogue track 'When I Grow Up' at number quintet, which is down deuce places from third position.
The top tenner singles in full:
1. (4) Kid Rock: 'All Summer Long'
2. (1) Katy Perry: 'I Kissed A Girl'
3. (2) Metro Station: 'Shake It'
4. (-) Pink: 'So What'
5. (3) Pussycat Dolls: 'When I Grow Up'
6. (5) Lady GaGa: 'Just Dance'
7. (13) The Veronicas: 'Take Me On The Floor'
8. (7) Jason Mraz: 'I'm Yours'
9. (11) Rihanna: 'Disturbia'
10. (10) Chris Brown: 'Forever'
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Monday, 18 August 2008
Mp3 music: Hundred Reasons
 Artist: Hundred Reasons: mp3 download Genre(s): Rock Rock: Punk-Rock Hundred Reasons's discography:  Kill Your Own Year: 2006 Tracks: 11  Shatterproof Is Not A Challenge Year: 2004 Tracks: 12  Ideas Above Our Station Year: 2002 Tracks: 12 U.K. alternate metallic chemical element band Hundred Reasons (hear interpreted from a bill poster to advertise skating) emerged in other 2000 when members of deuce local sway outfits (Floor and Jepak) got together to shape a new corps de ballet. After playing along with teenaged heavy metal quartet Kittie, the newcomers started working on their kickoff EP supported by Fierce Panda Records' Simon Williams. After playing several gigs, including a public presentation along with the northern California-based Papa Roach, Hundred Reasons gestural with Columbia Records to handout their debut album, Ideas Above Our Station, featuring the hit single "If I Could." |
Boston
Friday, 8 August 2008
Dan The Automator
Artist: Dan The Automator
Genre(s):
Electronic
Discography:
A Much Better Tomorrow
Year: 2000
Tracks: 11
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche
Artist: Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche
Genre(s):
Other
Discography:
Tantra - Sangye Se Chig
Year:
Tracks: 1
Airbourne
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Amy Winehouse shows at Ivor awards
LONDON -- The buzz ahead of Thursday's Ivor Novello Awards ceremony in central London mostly centered on whether Amy Winehouse would show. Well, she did in the end, but not until 10 minutes after her father had graced the stage to collect her one and only trophy.
Winehouse was one of many glittering stars who attended the ceremony, affectionately known as the "Ivors," joining the likes of David Gilmour, Robert Plant, Mika and Phil Collins.
The five-time Grammy-winning singer was nominated three times ahead of the gala, converting a win in the best song musically and lyrically category for "Love Is a Losing Game", published by EMI Music Publishing.
Her father, Mitch, collected the award on her behalf, saying, "Amy couldn't get here. She's getting better, and she sends all her love." He went on to thank a list of contributors behind her award, singling out her manager, noting "Raye (Cosbert), he should be awarded ... is there an equivalent of a Victoria Cross in the music business?"
The singer and Cosbert arrived through a back door during the presentation of the following award, while her father was still backstage being photographed.
One of the biggest honors handed out during the lunchtime gala was the lifetime achievement accolade, received this year by Pink Floyd guitarist and frontman David Gilmour. "Let's hope in 20 or 30 years, Amy Winehouse will get one of these long service gongs, "he told the audience. "(My career) feels like a long, long time," Gilmour told Billboard after wining the prize. "It's very nice to get this award."
Led Zeppelin great Robert Plant was called upon to present the international achievement award to veteran artist Phil Collins, who famously filled in behind the drums when the rock giants played Live Aid in 1985. "Phil is perhaps. over the past 40 years, one of the top five drummers (Britain has) had," he remarked.
Collins, who endures a tough time with the British press, showed his humour hadn't deserted him. "We always get together for a kiss on the lips every 10 years," he said of Plant, before tipping a hat to a well-received Cadbury's chocolate TV campaign, which features a gorilla playing along to Collins' 1981 hit "In the Air Tonight."
"I can't get away without thanking the gorilla," he told the audience, after thanking his band Genesis, his team, and his manager. "It can't have gone unnoticed that he is far more talented and better-looking than me. And I'm going to give him the Genesis job."
The Ivors album award went to Radiohead's "In Rainbows," published in the U.K. by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing. The members of the British alternative rock act were unable to attend because they were having "a reunion with their children, who they haven't seen for months," commented the gala's host, Paul Gambaccini.
Mika grabbed the songwriter of the year trophy. Gabrielle took the award for the outstanding song collection, Soul II Soul founder Jazzy B won the new Ivors inspiration category, and Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the core duo in British 1970s-80s hitmakers Squeeze, received the PRS outstanding contribution to British music award.
The PRS most performed work honor went to Take That's "Shine," published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing/EMI Music Publishing/Universal Music Publishing/V2 Music Publishing.
The 53rd annual ceremony was presented at the Grosvenor House Hotel by the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters, in association with the Performing Right Society.
The 15 awards, which celebrate the achievements of the best British composers and musicians from the previous year, are judged either by a panel of BACS members or on sales and broadcast performance.
Songwriting master Diane Warren claimed the special international award during the lunchtime gala. Collins returned to the stage to present Warren with her trophy. "She's a remarkable woman, and she's very shy, which is strange for an American," he joked.
During her acceptance speech, Warren quipped, "Thankfully, this is one of the last awards. You're probably all drunk, and I'm not." Warren could have rectified the situation as Sony ATV publishing hosted a special reception for the songwriter directly after the awards ceremony.
Winehouse was one of many glittering stars who attended the ceremony, affectionately known as the "Ivors," joining the likes of David Gilmour, Robert Plant, Mika and Phil Collins.
The five-time Grammy-winning singer was nominated three times ahead of the gala, converting a win in the best song musically and lyrically category for "Love Is a Losing Game", published by EMI Music Publishing.
Her father, Mitch, collected the award on her behalf, saying, "Amy couldn't get here. She's getting better, and she sends all her love." He went on to thank a list of contributors behind her award, singling out her manager, noting "Raye (Cosbert), he should be awarded ... is there an equivalent of a Victoria Cross in the music business?"
The singer and Cosbert arrived through a back door during the presentation of the following award, while her father was still backstage being photographed.
One of the biggest honors handed out during the lunchtime gala was the lifetime achievement accolade, received this year by Pink Floyd guitarist and frontman David Gilmour. "Let's hope in 20 or 30 years, Amy Winehouse will get one of these long service gongs, "he told the audience. "(My career) feels like a long, long time," Gilmour told Billboard after wining the prize. "It's very nice to get this award."
Led Zeppelin great Robert Plant was called upon to present the international achievement award to veteran artist Phil Collins, who famously filled in behind the drums when the rock giants played Live Aid in 1985. "Phil is perhaps. over the past 40 years, one of the top five drummers (Britain has) had," he remarked.
Collins, who endures a tough time with the British press, showed his humour hadn't deserted him. "We always get together for a kiss on the lips every 10 years," he said of Plant, before tipping a hat to a well-received Cadbury's chocolate TV campaign, which features a gorilla playing along to Collins' 1981 hit "In the Air Tonight."
"I can't get away without thanking the gorilla," he told the audience, after thanking his band Genesis, his team, and his manager. "It can't have gone unnoticed that he is far more talented and better-looking than me. And I'm going to give him the Genesis job."
The Ivors album award went to Radiohead's "In Rainbows," published in the U.K. by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing. The members of the British alternative rock act were unable to attend because they were having "a reunion with their children, who they haven't seen for months," commented the gala's host, Paul Gambaccini.
Mika grabbed the songwriter of the year trophy. Gabrielle took the award for the outstanding song collection, Soul II Soul founder Jazzy B won the new Ivors inspiration category, and Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the core duo in British 1970s-80s hitmakers Squeeze, received the PRS outstanding contribution to British music award.
The PRS most performed work honor went to Take That's "Shine," published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing/EMI Music Publishing/Universal Music Publishing/V2 Music Publishing.
The 53rd annual ceremony was presented at the Grosvenor House Hotel by the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters, in association with the Performing Right Society.
The 15 awards, which celebrate the achievements of the best British composers and musicians from the previous year, are judged either by a panel of BACS members or on sales and broadcast performance.
Songwriting master Diane Warren claimed the special international award during the lunchtime gala. Collins returned to the stage to present Warren with her trophy. "She's a remarkable woman, and she's very shy, which is strange for an American," he joked.
During her acceptance speech, Warren quipped, "Thankfully, this is one of the last awards. You're probably all drunk, and I'm not." Warren could have rectified the situation as Sony ATV publishing hosted a special reception for the songwriter directly after the awards ceremony.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Glam-pop German quartet makes teens swoon
LOS ANGELES - Move over Jonas Brothers, the Kaulitz twins are moving in.The 18-year-old Kaulitz brothers comprise half of Tokio Hotel, a German glam-pop quartet that is creating Beatles-like hysteria among the teen set in their native land. They've sold close to 3 million CDs and DVDs in their native country, and are hoping to replicate that rabid fan base in the United States."They're the stepping stone between the tween stuff and My Chemical Romance," says Andrew Gyger, senior product manager for Virgin Entertainment Group, a few days after the foursome appeared at Virgin's Times Square store in New York in May to promote its English-language album, "Scream.""The in-store was massive in terms of sales and the amount of girls that showed up," Gyger says, relaying stories of at least one girl fainting and screaming teens lining up around the block for the event. "The band seems to have come out of nowhere."Actually, Tokio Hotel came out of the internet. A YouTube search shows 123,000 video listings compared to 88,100 for the Jonas Bros. or 21,000 for a grizzled veteran like Bruce Springsteen. To further sate their young fans' appetite, for the last six months the band has produced weekly episodes of Tokio Hotel TV for its US website.
For Tokio Hotel, the visual is as vital as the vocals and is propelled by lead singer Bill Kaulitz's anime look: straightened, teased black hair; heavy eye makeup that accentuates his delicate, androgynous, doll-like features; chain necklaces and vintage rock and roll T-shirts. He's so thin he appears almost one dimensional on stage, adding to the cartoon-like appeal. But to hear him tell it, his look comes by way of Transylvania, not Japan.When he was 10, Bill Kaulitz dressed as a vampire for Halloween and adopted the styling year-round."After that, I started to color my hair and polish my nails. I started to wear makeup and stuff. I'd never heard of (anime)," Bill Kaulitz said in an interview at the Avalon Hollywood before to the group's sold-out show in Los Angeles. He, his brother, bassist Georg Listing, 20, and drummer Gustav Schafer, 19, are squashed together in a leather booth in the lounge one floor above the Avalon stage. Both he and Tom speak very good, albeit heavily accented, English, although an interpreter stands by in case any translation is needed.Tom Kaulitz, the older brother by 10 minutes ("A lot of people think Bill is the boss, but I am the boss," he laughs), developed his hip-hop/dreads look when he was seven or eight, in part as a way to differentiate himself from his identical twin. "When we were six, we looked the same," Tom Kaulitz said. "We had sweat shirts with (the names) Bill and Tom so that teachers had a chance to know who's who."
For Tokio Hotel, the visual is as vital as the vocals and is propelled by lead singer Bill Kaulitz's anime look: straightened, teased black hair; heavy eye makeup that accentuates his delicate, androgynous, doll-like features; chain necklaces and vintage rock and roll T-shirts. He's so thin he appears almost one dimensional on stage, adding to the cartoon-like appeal. But to hear him tell it, his look comes by way of Transylvania, not Japan.When he was 10, Bill Kaulitz dressed as a vampire for Halloween and adopted the styling year-round."After that, I started to color my hair and polish my nails. I started to wear makeup and stuff. I'd never heard of (anime)," Bill Kaulitz said in an interview at the Avalon Hollywood before to the group's sold-out show in Los Angeles. He, his brother, bassist Georg Listing, 20, and drummer Gustav Schafer, 19, are squashed together in a leather booth in the lounge one floor above the Avalon stage. Both he and Tom speak very good, albeit heavily accented, English, although an interpreter stands by in case any translation is needed.Tom Kaulitz, the older brother by 10 minutes ("A lot of people think Bill is the boss, but I am the boss," he laughs), developed his hip-hop/dreads look when he was seven or eight, in part as a way to differentiate himself from his identical twin. "When we were six, we looked the same," Tom Kaulitz said. "We had sweat shirts with (the names) Bill and Tom so that teachers had a chance to know who's who."
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
James Zabiela and Nic Fanciulli
Artist: James Zabiela and Nic Fanciulli
Genre(s):
House
Discography:
Ministry Of Sound
Year: 2007
Tracks: 2
Dough! "Simpsons" cast gets a hefty raise
Saturday, 31 May 2008
Christina Aguilera - Aguilera Poised To Launch New Perfume
Pop star CHRISTINA AGUILERA has announced plans to launch another addition to her perfume range later this year (08).
The singer has taken time off from her music career since she gave birth to her first child, Max, in January (08) - and has instead spent her time as a new mother working on her third scent.
Aguilera's two previous fragrances, Xpose and Simply Christina, have both garnered international success and the new scent, Inspire, is due to hit shops in the autumn (08).
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Even David Cook Thinks David Archuleta Nailed 'American Idol' Finale: 'I Have To Concede It'
Unlike the never-ending Democratic presidential race, America won't have to wait long to find out who will win this year's "American Idol." But even before the singing champ is crowned Wednesday night, semifinalist David Cook has practically conceded the contest.
In an interview with UsMagazine.com following Tuesday night's show, Cook refrained from arguing with judge Simon Cowell's assertion that David Archuleta won the evening. "You know, everybody's got an opinion, and tonight was Archuleta's night," Cook reportedly told the site. "I have to concede it: The kid came out all three songs and nailed it. But I walk away from this with my head held high."
While Cook got positive remarks for his Clive Davis-chosen cover of U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," Cowell preferred Archuleta's take on Elton John's "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," as well as his reprise of John Lennon's "Imagine." After the first song, Cowell speculated that the crown might rest on Archuleta's head after the final elimination.
Though his take on Collective Soul's "The World I Know" drew jeers from Cowell, Cook told the magazine he didn't think his song choice was a bad one. "I don't feel like I've won it or lost it," Cook said after the show. "I feel like it's completely out of my hands. ... But I did what I set out to do tonight, which is to have fun and just embrace the moment. Mission accomplished."
And though the judges set him up as the almost unbeatable winner-to-be, Archuleta told the magazine that he's not getting fitted for the crown just yet. "Even though Simon wasn't so favoring Cook, he did so well, and I think America will realize that," Archuleta reportedly told the site. "You never know what will happen."
No matter who ends up winning, Archuleta said he looks up to the older competitor. "I just feel it's cool to be able to be next to [Cook], someone you look up to," he said.
Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. And relive six seasons of "Idol" hot messes and high notes in six minutes with our video timeline.
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Lindsay Lohan’s lawyers blast USA Today over drunk-driving ad
Lindsay Lohan’s lawyers have blasted the USA Today newspaper over the use of the actress’ image in a drunk-driving ad.
“USA Today is idiotic to run such an irresponsible advertisement suggesting that drinking and driving is some kind of American ‘tradition’ we should protect,” Lohan’s lawyer Blair Berk said in a statement. “Not identifying that this ad was paid for by the liquor and restaurant industries is profoundly reckless.
“Drunk white businessmen, drunk housewives out for girls night out and drunk wedding parties should be kept off the roads of America,” Berk continued. “Lindsay Lohan fully endorses ignition interlock devices, which have been well-proven to save lives.”
“USA Today is idiotic to run such an irresponsible advertisement suggesting that drinking and driving is some kind of American ‘tradition’ we should protect,” Lohan’s lawyer Blair Berk said in a statement. “Not identifying that this ad was paid for by the liquor and restaurant industries is profoundly reckless.
“Drunk white businessmen, drunk housewives out for girls night out and drunk wedding parties should be kept off the roads of America,” Berk continued. “Lindsay Lohan fully endorses ignition interlock devices, which have been well-proven to save lives.”
Demoniac
Artist: Demoniac
Genre(s):
Metal: Death,Black
Discography:
Stormblade
Year: 1997
Tracks: 9
Demoniac originated as a bleak metal band in New Zealand, circa 1993, simply following a geminate of demos ("The Birth of Diabolical Blood" and "Moonblood") and the button of their number one record album, Prepare for War, the following year, vocaliser Behemoth (genuine call Lindsay Dawson), guitar player Heimdall (SAM Totman), and drummer Adramolech resettled to London, England, where they proceeded to reinvent the grouping under a more melodic mentality. 1996's Stormblade initiated this translation with its heroical powerfulness metal experiments, though certain black metal hallmarks like scratchy vocals placid lingered. But the ensuing The Fire and the Wind (1999), besides featuring lede guitar wunderkind Herman Li, bassist Diccon Harper, and Slovenian-born drummer Matej Sentic proved an in all unique and quite victorious amalgam of the two subgenres. Sadly, Demoniac would not live to see another album, as Totman and Li distinct to launch a firebrand new band called Dragonforce, in full dedicating themselves to heritage and power alloy.
Will & Grace star agrees film deal
'Will & Grace' star Debra Messing has joined the cast of a new family drama-comedy called 'Humboldt Park'.
Variety reports that the cast of the film also includes John Leguizamo, Alfred Molina, Freddy Rodriguez, Jay Hernandez, Mercedes Ruehl, Luis Guzman, Melonie Diaz and Vanessa Ferlito.
'Humboldt Park' tells the story of three siblings who return to the family home for a festive visit.
Messing will play the wife of Leguizamo's character.
Shooting on the Alfredo De Villa-directed film begins next week in Chicago.
Variety reports that the cast of the film also includes John Leguizamo, Alfred Molina, Freddy Rodriguez, Jay Hernandez, Mercedes Ruehl, Luis Guzman, Melonie Diaz and Vanessa Ferlito.
'Humboldt Park' tells the story of three siblings who return to the family home for a festive visit.
Messing will play the wife of Leguizamo's character.
Shooting on the Alfredo De Villa-directed film begins next week in Chicago.
Sugababes star Berrabah is arrested
Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah has been arrested over allegedly attacking a car and causing criminal damage to it.
According to the BBC, police confirmed that a 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage and a public order offence.
The arrest stems from an incident which allegedly took place on 9 January.
The singer has now reportedly been bailed to appear at Aldershot Police Station on 21 February. Berrabah's boyfriend Freddie Fuller recently sustained serious arm and leg injuries in machete attack.
According to the BBC, police confirmed that a 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage and a public order offence.
The arrest stems from an incident which allegedly took place on 9 January.
The singer has now reportedly been bailed to appear at Aldershot Police Station on 21 February. Berrabah's boyfriend Freddie Fuller recently sustained serious arm and leg injuries in machete attack.
Dirt Star Laura Allen Expecting A Baby
Laura Allen, who plays Julia Mallory on the FX network's 'Dirt', is expecting her first child with husband, model Bruce Weyman. "We are overjoyed to bring the first grandchild into both families this summer," Allen told People magazine. "We don't know boy or girl, but we are pretty sure our baby already has a palate for Indian food and Pinkberry." Allen, 34, wed Weyman in Italy in September 2006, two days before she began her role on Courteney Cox's 'Dirt'. Photo courtesy of FX Networks.
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