Associated artist: Thievery Corporation
Source: Billboard
"The Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Who will headline the U.S. version of the Virgin Festival, presented by Virgin Mobile and set for Sept. 23 at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore." FULL STORY
posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Rihanna
Source: MTV
"Come December, expect to hear Rihanna singing a new song — 'Just Be Happy,' written by Ne-Yo — as part of Clinique's Happy fragrance ad blitz. Country crooner Julie Roberts is also recording a version of the new track for the campaign..." FULL STORY
posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Missy Elliott Added To Red Stripe ShowAssociated artist: Rihanna
Source: AllHipHop
"According to organizers, Elliott joins fellow hip-hop stars 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo and songstress Rihanna on the bill, which also features dozens of worldwide reggae stars." FULL STORY
posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Rihanna
Source: HipHopDX
"In the music industry, some artists find it very difficult to choose a single. One song could dictate whether an album becomes a success or a frowned upon flop. One singer decided to let her fans take care of this difficult task." FULL STORY
posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Massive Attack
Source: Billboard
"Massive Attack will embark on its first wide-scale North American tour since 1998 with a previously announced Sept. 10 appearance at Toronto's inaugural V Festival. The three-week trek will wrap with an Oct. 3-5 stand at New York's Roseland Ballroom." FULL STORY
posted July 6, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The idea of this theme mixtape is as original as they come byAssociated artist: Gorillaz
Source: Rap Reviews
"There IS some chemistry between the people of the backpack and the people of the thug, but I doubt it is enough to get them to cross town to do some mixing." FULL STORY
posted July 6, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Dance Music Heavyweights to Play Streets of LAAssociated artist: Deep Dish
Source: Jive Magazine
"Giant Village “Summer In The City” Set For Saturday, July 22 On The Streets Of Downtown Los Angeles- Paul Oakenfold, Deep Dish, The Crystal Method, John Digweed, Christopher Lawrence, Mark Farina And More To Perform At This Summer’s Largest 21+ Music Festival." FULL STORY
posted July 6, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Rihanna Chooses Third Single, Preps For TourAssociated artist: Rihanna
Source: MTV
"When it came time to choose the follow-up to her smash singles 'S.O.S.' and 'Unfaithful,' Rihanna turned not to management or record-label professionals for guidance, but to her computer." FULL STORY
posted July 6, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Rihanna
Source: MTV
"Jeannie Ortega, who teamed up with Papoose for the summer anthem 'Crowded,' has been added to Rihanna's summer tour, which kicks off Monday. Ortega will also make an appearance and perform 'Crowded' on ABC's One Life to Live on July 17. Her album, No Place Like Brooklyn, is due August 1..." FULL STORY
posted June 26, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Rihanna
Source: Launch
"Another soap opera, another R&B/pop diva. After the announcement that Mary J. Blige will make a cameo on ABC's "One Life to Live" on July 28, the network revealed Thursday that Rihanna, the hot-selling 18-year-old singer, will appear on "All My Children."" FULL STORY
posted June 22, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM
