Gwen Stefani, Ludacris, The Fray and Mary J. Blige to Perform at the '2006 Billboard Music Awards'
Associated artist: Mary J. Blige
Source: The Futon Critic

"Gwen Stefani, Ludacris, The Fray and Mary J. Blige will join previously announced performers Janet Jackson, Fergie and The Killers at 'The 2006 Billboard Music Awards,' airing live from Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena Monday, Dec. 4 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX." FULL STORY

posted November 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Red Hot Chili Peppers and Shakira Top '2006 MTV Music Awards' Nominations With Seven Each
Associated artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
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 VMA Nominations Don't Lie: Shakira Leads Pack
Associated artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
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 Lloyd Banks Books Musiq, More As 'Rotten Apple' Gets Solid Release Date
Associated artist: Lloyd Banks
Source: MTV

"MC's album now due September 19; second single, 'Help,' ready to go." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Foo Fighters Plan Another Acoustic Finale
Associated artist: Foo Fighters
Source: liveDaily

"The Foo Fighters apparently are in no hurry to plug in their instruments. The group, which last month announced what it said would be the final dates of its current unplugged tour, has tacked on a couple of new shows." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Mercury Prize Nominees Announced
Associated artist: Muse
Source: MTV

"Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not," Thom Yorke's "The Eraser" and Muse's "Black Holes and Revelations" are among the nominees for the 14th annual Mercury Prize, awarded to the year's best British album." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Mariah Working With Spike Lee
Associated artist: Mariah Carey
Source: MTV

"Mariah Carey recently shot short films in Los Angeles that will be screened at her "Adventures of Mimi Tour," and she isn't working with just any director on the project. Spike Lee has teamed up with Carey on the vignettes, which feature the singer dressed in a coral Herve Leger dress. The tour kicks off August 5 in Miami." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Franz Ferdinand Plays on Children Songs Album
Associated artist: Franz Ferdinand
Source: NME

"Franz Ferdinand are set to feature on "The Colours Are Brighter", an album of children's songs curated by Belle & Sebastian." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Chi Ali Promoting New Group From Jail
Associated artist: Diddy
Source: AllHipHop

"Incarcerated rapper Chi-Ali is petitioning a variety of Hip-Hop heavyweights from prison in hopes of getting exposure for his younger cousins, rap group Guns & Glamour." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Yorke & Arctic Monkeys For Mercury Prize
Associated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: Billboard

"Only eight days after its release, Radiohead frontman Thom Yoke's solo debut "The Eraser" (XL) was installed today (July 18) as the bookmakers' joint favorite for the 2006 Nationwide Mercury Prize alongside alternative rock quartet the Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not."" FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM