Country Music Icon Randy Owen of Alabama and Country Star Blak Shelton Join Anastasia Brown as Judge
Associated artist: Blake Shelton
Source: The Futon Critic

"Over 20,000 singers auditioned nationwide over the past few months and thousands more submitted via tape for USA's hit talent search 'Nashville Star.'" FULL STORY

posted November 1, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Hamlin, Lawrence Go 'Dancing'
Associated artist: Sara Evans
Source: Zap2It

"Actress Lisa Rinna finished fourth on 'Dancing with the Stars' last season, and nearly every week her husband, Harry Hamlin, was in the audience supporting her." FULL STORY

posted August 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM VMA Nominations Don't Lie: Shakira Leads Pack
Associated artist: Shakira
Source: Zap2It

"She's a diminutive Colombian with more substance than your average pop starlet. They're veteran SoCal guys with a penchant for wearing socks on places other than their feet." FULL STORY

posted August 1, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Red Hot Chili Peppers and Shakira Top '2006 MTV Music Awards' Nominations With Seven Each
Associated artist: Shakira
Source: The Futon Critic

"From the historical and scenic Top Of The Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center, MTV today announced the nominees for the '2006 MTV Video Music Awards.'" FULL STORY

posted August 1, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Rare Concerts Bring 'Jazz Icons' Back To Life
Associated artist: Chet Baker
Source: Billboard

"Rare concerts from jazz legends Thelonious Monk, Count Basie, Art Blakey, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Buddy Rich and Louis Armstrong will be released for the first time on DVD Sept. 26 via Reeling in the Years Productions and TDK Recording Media Europe S.A." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Black Eyed Peas' India Tour Scrapped After Bomb
Associated artist: Black Eyed Peas
Source: AllHipHop

"The Black Eyed Peas have postponed a trek to Mumbai and Bangalore, India, the group's tour management announced. The concerts, scheduled to be held in Mumbai at the MMRDA Grounds and the Palace Grounds in Bangalore August 2 and 3 were canceled for reasons not specified." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The DFA to Release Slew of Rare Remixes
Associated artist: Goldfrapp
Source: Billboard

"A host of rare tracks will see the light of day for the first time on "The DFA Remixes -- Chapter Two," due Oct. 3 via DFA/Astralwerks." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Evanescence Bassist Quits
Associated artist: Evanescence
Source: MTV

"When you've got an album due in just over three months, the last thing you need is a bandmember quitting on you. But that's just what Evanescence bassist William Boyd did last month..." FULL STORY

posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Evanescence Bassist Says Bye
Associated artist: Evanescence
Source: Billboard

"Evanescence bassist Will Boyd has left the group, according to a post from frontwoman Amy Lee on its message board." FULL STORY

posted July 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Chilli Peppers Claim U2 Done Sold Out
Associated artist: Black Eyed Peas
Source: Launch

"Chili Peppers vs U2 (Monday July 10, 2006 11:01 AM) The Red Hot Chili Peppers have accused U2 and the Black Eyed Peas of being sell-outs, after both groups allowed their songs to be used on TV commercials." FULL STORY

posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM