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Our Lady Peace frontman delivers poetic solo album AP - Wed Sep 3, 4:33 PM ET
Raine Maida is a poet at heart. Where that poetry fits into his music has finally come into focus.
Casting Couch: Diesel's Riddick Return; Swank on Borrowed Time E! Online - Wed Aug 27, 4:57 PM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - • Apparently over that whole Pacifier interlude, Vin Diesel wants to blow things up again. The 41-year-old thesp is ready to resurrect his ass-kicking sci-fi antihero Riddick, reteaming with writer-director David Twohy for a pair of sequels to 2000's Pitch Black and 2004's The Chronicles of Riddick.
Country group Little Big Town returns to majors Reuters - Tue Sep 2, 12:14 PM ET
NASHVILLE (Billboard) - A year after country group Little Big Town released its third album through an indie label, it will be reissued -- with four additional cuts and new artwork -- by Capitol Records Nashville on October 14.
Reggaeton's 'El Father' turns to The Father AP - Wed Sep 3, 4:31 PM ET
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A Puerto Rican reggaeton star announced Wednesday he will give up his role as a rapper known for lyrics about violence and womanizing to devote his life to God.
Samantha Ronson Swaps Lindsay for Julia Roberts...for a Good Cause E! Online - Wed Aug 27, 12:14 PM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - Samantha Ronson may be spending most of her time making headlines with a Razzie winner, but soon she's going to be spending at least one night with the possessor of a more prestigious piece of hardware.
Jack Johnson bids soothing farewell to summer Reuters - Tue Sep 2, 1:43 AM ET
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Mellow music king Jack Johnson gave summer a gentle sendoff Sunday night, turning a massive stage at UCLA's Intramural Field into a breezy beachfront shack. All that was missing was the sound of rolling waves and grains of sand, though some women kicked off shoes or sandals to dance slowly in the grass anyway.
Aguilera does exclusive deal with Target AP - Wed Sep 3, 3:59 PM ET
NEW YORK - Christina Aguilera has become the latest musical act to release an album exclusively through one retailer.
Jeremy Piven's Punk Rock Past E! Online - Wed Aug 27, 9:08 AM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - Jeremy Piven and punk rock?! Definitely not the most likely combo to come across our desks.
Latin music getting in the game Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 11:19 PM ET
MIAMI (Billboard) - Latin music, until recently virtually absent from videogames, is slowly but surely gaining a foothold in the industry.
Jonas Brothers Wipe Out Staind E! Online - Wed Aug 27, 8:01 AM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - Forget OxyClean, it's the Jonas Brothers who have the real Staind-fighting power.
Mexican singer finds variety is spice of life Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 11:14 PM ET
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - For 10 years, Lila Downs has crisscrossed the continent in the traditional Oaxacan garb of her mother's homeland, singing rancheras and cumbias to performing arts center patrons and regular folks alike.
Ellen DeGeneres Joins Call to End Cancer E! Online - Tue Aug 26, 10:33 AM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - The upcoming Stand Up to Cancer benefit is beginning to look like the Oscars, the Emmys and the Grammys rolled into one.
Pop singer McLaughlin gets "OK" for eclectic album Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 11:13 PM ET
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Jon McLaughlin can't deny that millions more people saw him perform at the Academy Awards than heard his new album.
Madge's Sticky Sweat Tour E! Online - Tue Aug 26, 9:47 AM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - Before her Sticky & Sweet concert tour even kicked off, Madonna had already hit the road, driven out of her multimillion-dollar gym by horny construction workers.
Christian metal band Underoath eye chart glory Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 11:11 PM ET
NEW YORK (Billboard) - The biggest metalcore band in the land happens to be a Christian sextet that, for a second time, is primed to crash into the upper echelons of the Billboard 200.
Dr. Dre's Son Found Dead E! Online - Tue Aug 26, 9:44 AM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - The son of hip-hop icon Dr. Dre died at his home this weekend.
Christian star Tomlin brings church hits to radio Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 11:10 PM ET
NASHVILLE (Billboard) - With inspiring lyrics and easy-to-sing melodies, Chris Tomlin creates music that has saturated church worship services and Christian radio airwaves.
Paula Actually Looks Forward to Newbie Judge E! Online - Tue Aug 26, 6:05 AM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - Yesterday, the Internet was buzzing that Paula Abdul didn't approve of American Idol's decision to hire a fourth judge, songwriter Kara DioGuardi.
Singer Nathanson finally reaches "Higher" ground Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 9:54 PM ET
NEW YORK (Billboard) - A year after the release of his new album, singer/songwriter Matt Nathanson is seeing a fresh round of old-fashioned attention turn toward the project.
Snoop Gets Aussie Visa...With Strings Attached E! Online - Tue Aug 26, 5:21 AM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - Looks like Down Under officials are going to put the Doggfather on a tight leash.
Australians load up on AC/DC albums Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 7:50 PM ET
MELBOURNE (Billboard) - AC/DC fans in Australia are stocking up on the hard rock band's back catalog in preparation for the October 18 release of its first album in eight years.
Amy Poehler Feels Urge to Merge E! Online - Tue Aug 26, 3:38 AM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - Think of it as mixtapes made by famous people.
A "Summer" to remember for Kid Rock Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 7:17 PM ET
NASHVILLE (Billboard) - A decade into his major-label career, Kid Rock is riding his biggest wave yet, powered by his worldwide hit tune "All Summer Long."
Jennifer Hudson a Star-Spangled Obama Supporter E! Online - Mon Aug 25, 5:12 PM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - Oh, say can you see Jennifer Hudson in Colorado?
Rookie Panamanian singer flexing his power Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 7:13 PM ET
MIAMI (Billboard) - In Mexico and Central and South America, he's known as Nigga. In the United States and Europe, he's known as Flex.
Jessica Simpson Goes on Over to CMA E! Online - Mon Aug 25, 12:42 PM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - Jessica Simpson continues to follow in Carrie Underwood's footsteps.
Rapper Ludacris blends music, movie personas Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 7:05 PM ET
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Best-known to music fans as Ludacris, Chris Bridges is contemplating a new moniker.
Deputy Draws Gun on Diddy's Crew E! Online - Mon Aug 25, 11:34 AM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - Diddy doesn't do routine. Traffic stops included.
Former Neighbours star Jason Donovan plans new album Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 2:04 PM ET
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian singer Jason Donovan, who made his name alongside Kylie Minogue in the soap opera "Neighbours," is to release his first album in 15 years after a roller-coaster career.
Coldplay's Stitch Sitch: Say What?! Sew What?! E! Online - Mon Aug 25, 11:15 AM ET
Los Angeles (E! Online) - The whole stars-getting-their-own-fashion-lines thing is way out of control. (Hello, LiLo, L.C., J.T., Posh, Diddy et al.)