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While Sugarland's lead singer Jennifer Nettles rests at home with her new baby, Kristian Bush isn't taking any time off, as he has released his debut solo single, "Love Or Money." He has released the single in Europe but not the U.S. yet. "I know you are thinking 'What is an American country music singer doing putting out a single in Europe?,'" Bush said in a statement.
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The-Dream Releases IV Play Cover Art And Release Date
The-Dream has released the official cover art and release date for his forthcoming album IV Play. The cover for the LP, which drops on May 28, features a metallic symbol that combines the number four with a triangular shape over a black background. The release will follow last year's Terius Nash: 1977 . . .
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Alice Cooper Headlining Brennan Rock & Roll Academy Benefit Show
Alice Cooper headlined Thursday night's concert celebrating the opening of the Brennan Rock & Roll Academy in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.According to ABC, Night Ranger kicked off the series on Tuesday, while comedians Louis Anderson and George Lopez headlined Wednesday. Over the weekend, Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil will perform . . .
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Dionne Warwick Files For Bankruptcy
Dionne Warwick has filed for bankruptcy, owing $10.7 million in taxes and fees to the IRS, and having only $1,000 in her bank account, reports the New York Daily News. In a filing with U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark last week, the five-time Grammy winner claimed only $25,000 in assets, including a computer, clothing, furniture, a couple of fur coats and diamond earrings.
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John Mayer is heading out on the road for his first tour in three years. Mayer has announced a U.S. summer tour from July to October, which officially kicks off July 6 in Milwaukee. The tour will see Mayer traverse the country, with shows slated for Alabama, New Orleans, Texas, California and New York, before coming to a stop at the Hollywood Bowl on October 5.
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Wynonna Judd Relishing Role On Dancing With The Stars
Wynonna Judd says that she is loving her time on ABC's Dancing with the Stars and is looking forward to making a push deep into the competition. In fact, Judd told The Boot that she thinks she might just be hitting her stride as a dancer after her Quickstep performance on this past Monday's show.
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Strokes Release New Single B-Side 'Fast Animals'
The Strokes have unveiled, "Fast Animals," the B-side from their latest single, "All the Time." The track is set to hit on Record Store Day, April 20, along with the release of a limited edition seven-inch. The track, according to NME, is a "sped-up version of Comedown Machine album track 'Slow Animals.'"
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KISS 40th Anniversary Tribute Album In The Works
A new KISS tribute album is in the works to mark the band's 40th anniversary and also to help raise money for charity. The LP is being put together by music critic Mitch Lafon, and will be called World With Heroes. The album will feature a number of musicians re-creating classic KISS tracks.
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Keith Urban Announces Second Leg Of Light The Fuse Tour
Keith Urban has tacked on a second leg to his Light the Fuse Tour 2013, adding an additional slate of dates through December 8. Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch will provide support for the new shows, which get underway in Omaha and include 17 arena stops before wrapping up in Louisville, Kentucky on December 8.
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Awolnation's 'Sail' Remix Features Kendrick Lamar And Ab-Soul
Awolnation has released a remix of the band's 2011 hit "Sail" that features appearances by rappers Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul. The two Top Dawg Entertainment rappers each get a verse to showcase their skills on the Sounwave-produced track. The video for the remix premiered online via the LA Leakers YouTube Channel.
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Miley Cyrus Confirms Snoop Dogg Collaboration
Miley Cyrus's new album Reincarnated will feature a collaboration with none other than rapper Snoop Dogg, also known now as Snoop Lion. The news was confirmed by Cyrus while on Ryan Seacrest's radio show last Friday. "I did a song with Snoop and it's coming out very, very soon," Cyrus told Seacrest.
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Paul McCartney Worked With Mark Ronson On New Songs
Paul McCartney worked with producer Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Duran Duran) on recording three new tracks for the follow-up to his latest album, Kisses on the Bottom. Speaking with Rolling Stone magazine, Ronson said that working with Macca can be an intimidating procedure.
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Kenny Chesney To Launch Blue Chair Bay Premium Rum
Kenny Chesney is getting into the rum game, and has launched his debut spirit, Blue Chair Bay Premium Rum. "If I could bottle all the places I've been and people I've been, if I could bottle all of the fun we've had and of the heart and the passion and the energy that my fans bring to the show, and all the heart and passion and energy that me and the band bring to the stage . . ."
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Depeche Mode Reveal They Turned Down A Lifetime Achievement Brit Award
Depeche Mode says that they turned down the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music award out of spite. ITV, the network airing the show, informed the band they would not air their acceptance speech, which displeased them. Singer Dave Gahan had three words to say about the popular honors program: "F**k the Brits."
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T.I. And Lil Wayne Announce Amerikaz Most Wanted Tour
Lil Wayne has announced the 2013 Amerikaz Most Wanted tour, presented by Mountain Dew and featuring special guest appearances from T.I. and Future. Tour dates are expected on Monday. Weezy also released a video to TMZ in which he updates his fans on his health. He was released from the hospital last week after suffering a seizure.
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John Mellencamp To Headline Hospital Benefit
John Mellencamp is headlining the 2013 Bob Costas Benefit at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis on April 20. The annual event, which benefits the Bob Costas Cancer Center in the St. Louis' SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, is in its 25th year. Mellencamp will most likely play a variety of his biggest hits-including "R.O.C.K. in the USA," "Small Town" and "Jack and Diane."
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Morrissey Says He Might Have To Quit Music Due To Health Concerns
Following a tour beset by show cancelations, and in the end, an entire tour cancelation, Morrissey worries he may have to retire from touring. The former Smiths fronter says his doctor "cautioned" him to retire from music. Moz revealed the news during an interview with a Mexican radio station: "I have been cautioned to, but it's difficult for me because it's very ingrained in me."
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Rihanna Obtains Three-Year Restraining Order Against Stalker
Rihanna was granted a three-year restraining order against a man she claims was stalking her. A California judge ordered that Steveland Barrow must stay at least 100 yards away from Riri as well as her home and work during the time period. Barrow was arrested last month after he broke into a house near the "We Found Love" singer's Los Angeles residence.
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Soundgarden To Release King Animal Demos On Pink Vinyl
Soundgarden will release a limited edition vinyl of its King Animal demos this Record Store Day. The new limited run pink 10-inch vinyl will feature demos that were recorded by the band at TNC Studios in Los Angeles, California and Deke River Studio in Seattle, Washington.
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Drake Gets Explicit Tweet From Amanda Bynes
Amanda Bynes has never been shy about her attraction to rapper Drake, calling him "a hot fellow" in the past, but her latest explicit tweet has taken things to a whole new level. "I want @drake to murder my v-----" Bynes tweeted on March 21, 2013. The sexy tweet was retweeted over 13,000 times in the first 12 hours it was online.
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Shelton And Lambert Joke About Divorce Rumors On Twitter
Rumors that emerged regarding the possible disintegration of Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert's marriage have been put to rest. Shelton and Lambert took part in a Twitter exchange that made light of the tabloid's attempt to portray the country music couple as having marital trouble . . .
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Taylor Swift And Jason Aldean Joins 2013 ACM Awards Performers
The Academy of Country Music Awards just got a little hotter, adding performances from Taylor Swift and Jason Aldean to an already packed lineup. Others recently announced acts include Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town.
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Usher And Jermaine Dupri Reunite In Studio For New Album
Usher has recruited a familiar face in Jermaine Dupri to work with him on his new album. "Me and Usher back in the lab," Dupri posted along with a photo of the pair. The pic shows Ush in the studio sitting next to Dupri, who is wearing the So So Def mascot head. The two have worked together since the beginning of Usher's career . . .
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Journey Guitarist Neal Schon Suing Ex-Mother In Law
After reaching an alimony agreement with his ex-wife, Amber, Neal Schon is now bringing a lawsuit against her mother, Judy Kozan, whom Schon has accused of defamation. He's seeking $75,000 in damages. The Journey fronter says that Kozan "attacked and harassed" him, publishing a 2007 blog post in which she accused him of letting the couple's girls "go homeless" . . .
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Bobbie Smith Of The Spinners Dies At 76
Bobbie Smith, the original lead singer of the Spinners, has passed away at the age of 76, following complications from pneumonia related to a lung cancer diagnosis he was given in November. Smith's voice can be heard on the band's first hit, "That's What Girls Are Made For." Other hits included "It's a Shame," and "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love."
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LL Cool J Releases 'We Came To Party' Featuring Snoop Dogg And Fat Man Scoop
LL Cool J has released "We Came to Party," the latest single from his upcoming album, Authentic Hip-Hop. The track, produced by Fatman Scoop, features a verse from Snoop Dogg. According to Idolator, the song "brings to mind late-90s club rap gems like DMX's "Party Up" or DJ Kool's "Let Me Clear My Throat."
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George Strait To Release Love Is Everything In Spring
George Strait may be retiring from life on the road following his 2013-14 Cowboy Rides Away trek, but that doesn't mean he's done working his magic in the studio. Love Is Everything, the legend's 40th studio album, is proof. Strait has announced that the record is scheduled to hit on May 14.
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Beyonce has released a snippet of the first single, "Bow Down/I Been On," from her upcoming fifth studio album. The track addresses Bey's time off following the birth of her baby, Blue Ivy. "I took some time to live my life, but don't think I"m just his little wife," she sings in the teaser clip of her hubby Jay-Z.
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Incubus' Brandon Boyd Talks New Record, Book
Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd has opened up on his forthcoming new solo release and book. The singer is hard at work while the rest of his band is taking a break, and he jokes with Billboard that fans should expect immediate euphoria upon hearing the new tracks. "It's awesome," Boyd says. "When you hear it, you'll probably be reminded of sailors riding unicorns."
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Johnny Cash Festival Lineup Announced
The lineup for this summer's Johnny Cash Music Festival has been announced. The third annual event is set for August 17 at Arkansas State University's Convocation Center in Jonesboro. Vince Gill, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers, Joanne Cash Yates and Tommy Cash have been announced.
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Incubus Guitarist Denies Rumors Of Work On New Pearl Jam Album
Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger has laid rumors to rest that he has contributed to the upcoming release by Pearl Jam. The confusion came after Einziger posted a photo to Twitter in which he appears alongside his girlfriend, who is a violinist, and Eddie Vedder. The image was accompanied by a tweet reading: "In the studio with my girl and Eddie Vedder . . ."
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Chris Brown Speaks On Relationship With Rihanna
Chris Brown has opened up about his renewed relationship with Rihanna and says he was an "arrogant hothead" when he assaulted her in 2009. During a recent interview with Ryan Seacrest to promote his new album X, Breezy says he has remained thankful for her forgiveness. "I just tried my best to be the best man I could be over the years . . ."
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Rush's Geddy Lee To Throw First Pitch At Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener
Rush frontman Geddy Lee is a long-time Toronto Blue Jays fan, and now he will be doing something that most Toronto fans dream of doing their whole lives: throwing out the first pitch for the Jays home opener on Tuesday, April 2. The soon-to-be Rock and Roll Hall of Famer told USA Today that during concerts, when Rush takes a break, he makes sure that he checks MLB scores.
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Smashing Pumpkins Start Work On New Album
The Smashing Pumpkins have been busy of late, touring and promoting their new album Oceania. But now they are ready to begin working on a brand new album. Earlier this week frontman Billy Corgan announced on Twitter that the band will begin writing for it: "Excited to announce today's our 1st official day of writing for new SP album . . ."
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Morrissey To Release DVD Of Hollywood Gig
Morrissey will release a live DVD featuring a March performance at Hollywood High School's auditorium in Los Angeles. The set gets its release later this year as a make-up to fans who missed out on the Moz due to canceled tour dates. The concert will feature solo hits ("Everyday Is Like Sunday"), the Smiths tracks ("Meat Is Murder," "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want").
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Justin Bieber's Monkey Seized At German Airport
German customs officials seized a monkey belonging to Justin Bieber at a Munich airport. The primate flew with the Bieb on his private jet, but was taken from him as the pop phenom neglected to bring along the proper paperwork. Speaking with The Sun, an insider says that the incident is just the latest example in a growing trend of Bieb's bad behavior.
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Blake Shelton And Jimmy Fallon Cluck The Lumineers' 'Ho Hey'
Blake Shelton and Jimmy Fallon performed together on an episode of Late Night late last week, dressing up as chickens and doing a cover of the Lumineers' "Ho Hey." The Lumineers apparently enjoyed the goof, hitting Twitter to share the vid: "ICYMI: Four chickens do an all-clucking rendition of The Lumineers' Ho Hey.'"
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