Coldplay Tour Temporarily on Hold

Unfortunately the Coldplay dates I posted earlier last month have been pushed two weeks. According to the band's Web site, there are production delays and can't make the proposed June 29 show. The kick off date will now be July 14, and the final show will still be on Aug. 4 in Boston instead of Chicago. Refunds will be issued for tickets to the old dates, and for more info on the show, check out Coldplay.com.

Panic Unplugs The Band and More

Panic at the Disco brings in The Band during their AOL acoustic session with The Weight.


David Cook with his old band Axium bring Radiohead to the stage that night with Creep.


Here's a quirky Counting Crows cover, Accidentally in Love, done by Julia Nunes.

M&M v. ACDC Battle Showdown

Like they promised, Miley and Mandy posted their final dance battle video, and here it is. Enjoy!

These two really put out all the stops on this one. With lots of celebs and crazy crews, this video also shows what Miss Miley can do on the floor. Do we have the makings of a b-girl on our hands? And even though it say final battle, the ending shows that ACDC don't look like they'll be backing down anytime soon.

Missy's Summer 'Block Party'

Back in February, I posted that Missy's new album will drop in May, but it's already June and still nothing. But Billboard has confirmed that Missy is looking toward an August release. Titled Block Party, the song will feature a bunch of new dance tracks and will reunite Missy with Timbaland. Missy always delivers great beats and tracks to shake your pom pom to; so it's an album to look out for.

But for those of you who want a Missy fix, pick up a copy of this week's issue of Billboard.

M&M Fight Back

Unless you're not into the YouTube phenom, then you probably missed this ongoing dance battle between Miley Cyrus and her gal pal Mandy Jiroux and Step Up 2's Jon M. Chu and Adam Sevani.

Who do you think did better?


M&M Cru with a U on April 13


ACDC on April 30

After this ridiculously sick dance video by ACDC, M&M will be stepping it up tonight with a major YouTube dance video drop at 7 p.m. PST. It looks like these two really need to bring it because I can't help but side with Chu and Sevani -- Jabbawockeez, Hok and Lacey from last season's So You Think You Can Dance, Chris Brown, Adam Sandler, Amanda Bynes and Lindsay Lohan all in one video? We'll just have to tune in tonight.

If you want to catch up with the action, check this out.

Live From Abbey Road is Back

If you loved the first season, Live From Abbey Road will be even better in season two. Set in one of the most historic studios, this season will feature the likes of Kate Nash, The Hossiers, Mary J. Blige and Panic at the Disco (who recorded tracks for Pretty. Odd. in that same studio). The new season kicks off on June 12 on the Sundance Channel. So make sure to set those Tivos.

Katy Perry Drops by The Young and the Restless

Katy Perry has put down her mic for a hot minute to stop by CBS' The Young and the Restless to show off her acting skills. CBS even put out a little behind-the-scenes look on the set. You can catch that episode on CBS at 12:30 p.m. EST.

She's also posted her new album, One of the Boys, on her MySpace for our listening pleasure.

Converse Rocks Out with its Own Birthday Song

In honor of Converse's 100th Birthday, Pharrell Williams, N.E.R.D. and New York's own Santogold and The Strokes' Julian Casablancas have collaborated on My Drive Thru, which will be available for free download tomorrow on converse.com.

"I've always wanted to work with Julian and I'm a big fan of The Strokes. Santogold is super-talented and she cares about music so much that it's not just about sound, it's a visual aesthetic," said Pharrell Williams, the track's producer, in a statement. "Working together on original music that crossed all of our inspirations was completely refreshing and I love the track. As for partnering with Converse, I only wear and support the things that I like. The Chuck Taylor is the golden goose egg."

It's already been getting interesting reviews; so I highly suggest you check it out.

And don't forget N.E.R.D.'s new album, Seeing Sounds drops tomorrow, too.

Another Winehouse Moment

This is definitely not for those who are offended easily ૼ it is pretty bad.

UPDATE(06.10.08): Amy Winehouse's apology...

NKOTB Welcome Summer with a New Video

Be sure to catch their dance sequence towards the end of the video — not as intense as the Step by Step days but still just as smooth.

'Emo: The Movie'

In a story I posted earlier this month, the UK's My Chemical Romance fans picketed the Daily Mail on May 31 because of the negative coverage the newspaper gave about emo music.

AudioJunkies.net decided to catch the action and produce a film doc on the event, which you can catch on YouTube or on their site. Here's a preview of the film.

Jessica Simpson Makes Mark on Country Chart

They said she looked to sexy for the Christian music and maybe she could hack it in the Country world. But Jessica Simpson has hit Billboard's Hot Country Songs at #41 with Come On Over. It's a pretty catch tune, and it's pretty nice to not have to hear her belt the hell out of something like on all those power ballads. But do will this and her forthcoming album have the power to beat Country's current princess, Carrie Underwood?

The Love Guru Covers Steve Miller Band

The Love Guru won't be in theaters until June 20, but here's a sneak peak at the movie's soundtrack (out on June 17). You know how much I love a good cover, and not to say this is one of the best, but it's definitely hilarious. The Love Guru (played by Mike Myers) exercises his pipes with a Bhangra-inspired version of blues rockers Steve Miller Band's The Joker.

If you like what you hear, the soundtrack also features Big Boi, Cornershop and Celine Dion (who JT's character is obsessed with in the film).

It also looks like the Love Guru has also dabbled gone beyond the cinema and recording studio.

His own book club...

...as well as the personal care industry


And in case you can't get yourself to Hallmark before Father's Day or a birthday, you can hit up The Love Guru for a nice greeting that's perfect for every occasion.

Madonna Gives It in a New Video

Who's Greener?

Ludacris and Tommy Lee duke it out.

Carrie Underwood Turns Gamer?

Not quite. Idol winner and country's pop princess Carrie Underwood shows off her love for man's best friend on Nintendogs in one of this year's new line of commercials for the Nintendo DS Lite.

Showing off a metallic pink DS Lite, Underwood has joined a long list of stars including America Ferrera, Liv Tyler, Nicole Kidman, Julie Walters and Patrick Stewart, who have been endorsing the slim and sleek hand-helds.

Wonder who we'll see next sporting the latest DS Lite?

Ode to Bo

Here are some memorable covers of the rock and roll pioneer's music.

Buddy Holly put his twist on Bo Diddley.


At the 2007 Crossroads Guitar Festival, Eric Clapton and Robbie Robertson tore up the stage with Who Do You Love?.


Bo Diddley may have been before Paolo Nutini's time, but that didn't stop this Scottish crooner from playing Can't Judge a Book Its Cover.

Live From Anfield

Like I mentioned on Friday, Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney rocked the stage on Sunday night with live renditions of McCartney's music (the Beatles era and the solo years). The Zutons and Kaiser Chiefs were also on hand to put their musical talents on stage for all to see. Sir Paul paid homage to his late bandmates John and George with both ex-Beatles' wives watching in the audience. It was definitely a touching night. The performance not only make all the concert goers that night but also brought me back to the times I first heard these songs.

Hippy Hippy Shake


Band on the Run, which the Foo Fighters covered for Radio 1. Established 1967 in 2007


Back in the U.S.S.R.


I Saw Her Standing There


Something


A Day in the Life & Give Peace a Chance


More videos are available (until June 8) on BBC.co.uk.

He's Really Got Talent

George Sampson's dreams have finally come true when he became this year's Britain's Got Talent winner. All I need to say is that you have got to see his moves.

Raconteurs Announce Fall Dates

Jack White and the rest of The Raconteurs have announced the cities they'll be playing this fall. And if that's not good enough for you, they'll be joined by punk/rock duo The Kills — now you should be excited!

9/16 & 9/17 - Portland, Oregon Roseland Theater - tickets on sale on 6/7
9/18 - Vancouver, BC Malkin Bowl (Stanley Park) - tickets on sale on 6/6
9/19 - Seattle, WA WaMu Theater - tickets on sale on 6/6
9/21 - San Francisco, CA Treasure Island Music Festival - on sale now
9/22 - Los Angeles, CA Greek Theater - tickets on sale on 6/6
9/24 - San Diego, CA SDSU Open Air Theater - tickets on sale on 6/6
9/25 - Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl - tickets on sale on 6/6
9/28 - Austin, TX Austin City Limits Festival - on sale now
9/29 - Memphis, TN Cannon Center - tickets on sale on 6/6
9/30 - Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium - tickets on sale on 6/6
10/1 - Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle - tickets on sale on 6/6

All ticket sales except for the CA Treasure Island Music Festival and Austin City Limits start at 10 a.m.

Panic is 'Mad as Rabbits'

Goodbye to a Legend

Rock 'n' roll legend Bo Diddley died of heart failure today in his home in Archer, Fla. He was 79.

Known for his rectangular guitar (shown above), Bo Diddley became iconic and pioneers in American rock 'n' roll by creating the Bo Diddley beat — a beat similar to hambone. He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the seventh annual Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards in 1996. He has inspired the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Guns N' Roses, White Stripes, David Bowie and Tom Petty.

He will definitely be missed. And if you haven't heard of him, listen to these tracks.
Roadrunner
You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover
Mona feat. Tom Petty
Bo Diddley (Yep, there's a song named after himself.)

And my fave, Who Do You Love.


Our thoughts and hearts are with his loved ones.

One Night Only Revamps 'You and Me'

Now that the indie Helmsley boys are blowing up across the pond, it's no surprise they've decide to redo their video for You and Me. Opposed to their black-and-white-good-times-at-home feel, One Night Only look a bit more grown up with a more formal yet fashionable style opposed to their t-shirts and jeans in the first video. And the bar fight doesn't hurt much either.

2008 MTV Movie Awards

You may have caught last night's 2008 MTV Movie Awards for lots of reasons. Perhaps it was the Mike Myers-Chris Brown dance battle. Or maybe you wanted to see the ABDC winners Jabbawockeez heat up the stage with the Pussycat Dolls. Or even the blast from the past visit from Wayne's World duo Wayne and Garth. But for me, it was all about Coldplay.

(Courtesy of Yardie's Yard)
In case, you've been living under a rock, their Viva La Vida is out on June 17. And if you want to catch the last night's awards show in its entirety, hop over to MTV.

McFly is Back with 'One for the Radio'

These boys are back and paid a visit to the BBC Switch with Nick Grimshaw earlier this evening to debut their new single, One for the Radio (which you can hear below) and take part in some sumo sparring.

(Courtesy of Jessica from McFLY.NET)
It's been a busy time for McFly — trying their Rock Band skills at The Sun, parting ways with Island Records and starting their own venture, Super Records. I guess you can say the band has gone indie, and hopefully with Radioactive, the new album, set to release on July 21 in the UK and Ireland. According to some reports, there's a chance they'll be following in Radiohead's footsteps and let the fans decide how much to pay for Radioactive. But I guess we'll have to wait and see.

UK's MCR Fans Fight Back

My Chemical Romance fans gathered at London's Marble Arch to protest the Daily Mail for its coverage of emo music. This follows the tragic death of 13-year-old Hannah Bond, which My Chemical Romance's dark music was blamed for. This, of course, didn't sit well with the band's fans and the battle began. Here are some clips of what yesterday's protest was like.

If you're still not sure what the Daily Mail's role is in all this, take a look at these articles.
Why no child is safe from the sinister cult of emo
Emo cult warning for parents

And let's not forget the newspaper's statement in response to the protest (care of xfm.co.uk).

And for more information on this fighting front for emo, check out I Am Not Afraid To Keep On Living.

Jo Bros Slate New Album for Late Summer

Jonas Brothers fans need to wait a few months for A Little Bit Longer (the band's follow-up album), which drops on Aug. 12. But if you've been to any of the shows recently you've probably heard Burnin' Up, Little Bit Longer and Pushing Me Away. And be sure to catch their movie, Camp Rock premiering on June 20 on the Disney Channel and their series, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream.

NKOTB Return with Reunion Record

Sometimes reunions fail as soon as they start, but that's not the case for New Kids on the Block. Already playing sold out shows, they guys have decided to record a reunion album due out on Sept. 8, according to Billboard. Hopefully they'll revamp some of their old stuff like they did at West Hollywood's House of Blues on May 13. Personally I'm all for a re-recorded version of Please Don't Go Girl. I mean Joey McIntyre has grown up with a voice that'd heat up that track.


Because of the demand for tickets, NKOTB has added more shows to the tour, and tickets are available this weekend.

Grohl and McCartney Make Beautiful Music

Announced to on the band's Web site, Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl will be performing alongside Paul McCartney during The Liverpool Sound Concert. The show honors Liverpool's title of "European Capital of Culture" for 2008. The show will also feature Kaiser Chiefs and The Zutons and will take place on June 1 at Anfield Stadium. This will be the first and last concert to be played before the Liverpool Football (aka soccer) Club moves to the its new digs.

The Kooks 'Shine On'

Breaking into the American scene in a big way last year, the Kooks are back with their new album, Konk. Here's the band's new video for their single, Shine On, and you can catch them on tour on now.

New Live Nation App on Facebook

It's already a musical powerhouse — grabbing big names like Madonna and Jay-Z and sponsoring some of the summer's top tours. But now they have tapped one of the largest online communities in the world.

Even though people could already link up with Live Nation on Facebook, they just gave the go on a new application that Facebook users can add to their profiles. After registering for an account, you can use this application to customize your concert searches and share your gig calendar with your FB friends (a nice way to market the bands). Aside from doing all the registering, this is a pretty helpful tool to plan your summer concert schedule, especially if you're frequent gig goer like me.

New Edition Will Receive ASCAP Golden Note

Besides celebrating 25 years of being together as a musical act, 80s pop/R&B group New Edition will be receiving the Golden Note at ASCAP's 21st annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 23 in LA. Kudos to them on such a big achievement.

Birdmonster's Stellar NYC Gig

Last night I was lucky enough to see Birdmonster at the Mercury Lounge in NYC. And although I was expecting one good show, I definitely got more. These four guys really love to rock out onstage. Opposed to a forced rockstar-styled leap into the air or mindless guitar thrashing, you could really feel the music that they played. With each song, Pete, Zach, Justin and David put their all (literally...there was so much sweat to prove it) into the show. What makes Birdmonster interesting is the fact that no matter how hard these guys rock there's still a softness to the music. Perhaps it's the lead singer's voice or maybe it's the addition of instruments like the keys or mandolin. Whatever it is, Birdmonster is a group to look out for.

Here's some pics from the show taken by yours truly.






The band's new album, From The Mountain To The Sea is set to drop on Aug. 5. In the meantime, you can catch up with the guys on their blog.

Music Legends Graduate with Honors

Congratulations to Sir Paul McCartney and Bono for being honored this week with honorary degrees. The knighted ex-Beatle received an honorary Doctor of Music from Yale at the university's graduation on May 26. Meanwhile across the globe, Keio University gave U2 frontman Bono an honorary degree for humanitarian efforts and contributions to music. And not that these two are new to the accolades, but these are definitely honors to celebrate.

One 'Sweet and Low' Cover Contest

San Diego's own Augustana is hosting a YouTube contest -- upload your best cover of their new single, Sweet and Low, and you'll win a chance to chill with them.

You know how much I love an awesome cover. I'll definitely post my fave picks soon, but in the meantime, join the contest!

Reaching for the Inner Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode is just one of those classic pop songs that get stuck in your head and never leave. But you'd never think these people would actually cover it.


AC/DC's Bon Scott with Cheap Trick (Updated: Thanks to AC/DC News.)


Jimi Hendrix


Green Day

New Idol Thanks the Fans

Don't forget to catch him and David Archuleta on the Today Show on Thursday morning. And if you still can't get enough him or are going through Idol withdrawal, you can check out the interview clips from Larry King Live as well as his own afterthoughts following that night with the Season 7 cast.

Entertainment lawyer and record company consultant Bob Lefsetz praises Cook, too; here's his spiel on the rocker.

Check Out 'Heavy Metal in Baghdad'

Screened at the Seattle International Film Festival as well as showing on limited release in NY and LA, Heavy Metal in Baghdad is a documentary looking at Iraqi heavy metal band Acrassicauda from 2003 to now and how they have remained to play the music they love amidst the fighting in their home.

If you're moved by Acrassicauda's story or are just a heavy metal-er at heart, you can pre-order the DVD (out on June 10) now.

Gavin Rossdale Spreads the 'Wanderlust'

Now in a post-Bush (the band not the president) period, Gavin Rossdale has been working on a solo record, Wanderlust, which will be out on June 3. This is his first single from that album, Love Remains the Same.

Scarlett and Debbie Dish on MySpace

Hearts and Kisses by Marié

Here's the official video for her first single, Say It Again.

Weezer Taps YouTube Talent for Pork and Beans

Remember the Weezer Red Album is out on June 3!

Guitar Hero Amps It Up

Seeing some competition with Rock Band? I wonder how this musical video game battle pans out...Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

And even though David Archuleta took the runner-spot, that didn't stop the big wigs at Guitar Hero from giving him a Risky Business-esque TV spot.

Viva Coldplay

The date has been locked. Coldplay will be at the Espacio Movistar on June 17, and like the Brixton and MSG shows, this one will also be free.

But if you can't make it to Barcelona, Brixton or New York on those dates, you can also catch them on the Today Show on June 27 (date has been confirmed today) and on June 1 for the 2008 MTV Movie Awards.

And don't forget to pre-order their album on iTunes, which drops on June 17.

Death Cab at #1 for First Time

For the first time in the band's career, Death Cab for Cutie's Narrow Stairs has entered the Billboard 200 at #1. This beats their 2005 album, Plans, which debuted at #4. Frank Sinatra's Nothing But the Best took the runner-spot and We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things at #3 — Jason Mraz's follow-up to 2005's Mr. A-Z.

A Day in the Life of a Jonas

Summer's usually a time of some R&R unless you're one of the Jonas Brothers, but then again the boys can't complain too much. With a sold out tour, endless invites to the White House and even a feature in the new issue of Teen Vogue, these guys are really living the dream and Disney has taped it in a new series. Titled Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream, each 10-minute episode is on the Disney Channel every Friday at 7:55 p.m. Here's the first episode, which premiered last week.

Madonna Follows in Hubby's Footsteps

Like her other half, Guy Ritchie, Madonna recently produced/narrated a new documentary titled I Am Because We Are. Premiering at Tribeca and Cannes, the film takes a look at children in Africa who have been orphaned because of AIDS.

Not too sure when it'll be in theaters for the public, but you should still check out the site to find out how you can help the cause.

And the doc isn't the only way the celebs have been helping Malawi, Men's Vogue's Hudson Morgan hit up a party at the UN in honor of helping the African country.

Cook Takes the Idol Cake

Oh how sweet it is...Everyone's called it throughout the season, but it's now official! David Cook is our 2008 American Idol, and this is my favorite performance....

And if you're still wondering what Cook meant when he blamed all his Idol fame on his brother, check this out...

Ryan did say that the new season will start in January, but will it step up to season 7?

Alanis Gets Underneath

Katy Kissed a Girl and Here's the Proof

And if you think this isn't headbanging enough for you, here's the rock mix.

YouTube Today, Record Deal Tomorrow

You may haven't really heard of Kina Grannis, but just wait and see and you will. Winning the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest and being signed to Interscope, I'm sure you'll be hearing more from this one. Here's her upbeat version of New Soul by Yael Naim.


Already featured on Ellen and the Paul O'Grady Show in London, Charice Pempengco has been taking the world by storm and even made it on my top 8 girls on the rise in '08. On May 12, her dreams came true — performing Whitney Houston's I Have Nothing for Oprah.


This German import known by Urban put his soft acoustic skills on Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love. And although I did highlight this a few weeks ago, this is a version worth spotlighting.

Mraz Gets Intimate at London's Royal Opera House

If you can't enough of Jason Mraz's vocals, here's his latest video, I'm Yours. Such a chill video for a super-sweet song from an adorable singer.

Mousefiles with Amy and Pete

Not too sure what's going on here exactly, but it looks like Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse have witnessed a miracle — the birth of mice. Apparently this was her message to hubby Blake (who's still in the pen) hoping these baby mice could convince him not to divorce Mummy Winehouse. Let the awkwardness begin...

In case you didn't get enough, here's part two of that video.

A Jab at Hillary

Idle Warship (composed of Talib Kweli and Res) teamed up with breakout producers Chester French to create a video pushing Sen. Clinton to drop out of the race. A gutsy move on the musicians' parts considering the Post just announced that she just officially picked up Kentucky. But still, it's one sick track, but imagining any of the candidates bust-a-movin' to this tune would be a bit weird...

Who's Ready for Some N.E.R.D.?

Who's ready for them? I know I am. Seeing Sounds is out on June 10.

Janet's on the Road Again

Janet Jackson is back and ready to hit the stage. Her first show will be in Vancouver on Sept. 10 and will schedule shows in NYC and DC. Although the 42-year-old will be headlining for the first time in seven years, she's ready to get her groove on. Tickets are on sale on June; so mark your calendars.

The Boys Get Back in the Game

Here are the New Kids back in the studio shaking what their mamas gave them.

On 'Violet Hill'

Summer Music Fest for One Sweet Price

Dubbed "the most rocking block party of the summer" by Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis, he and clothing brand American Eagle are putting together one hot show in Pittsburgh on Aug. 8 & 9. The two-day show features big names like The Roots, Gnarles Barkley, Spoon and The Raconteurs. Bob Dylan is making a big appearance, and young brother-sister team Tiny Masters of Today are also performing. What's even cooler about the music fest is that 14 of the country's best college bands are performing. Tickets are on sale now. For all you students out there, it'll only cost you $25 to rock out.

Katy Perry: The Girl With a Sugarcoated Edge

The first time I heard about Katy Perry was on The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, where her song Simple, which is a pretty cool tune. But now with I Kissed a Girl hitting the airwaves pretty hard, it's obvious that this chick isn't afraid tell it like it is.

“I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is cool, but if that’s all you’ve got, it's just boring. Everything I write, whether it’s happy or sad, has a sense of humor to it," the Santa Barbara-based singer-songwriter said on her MySpace.

Her debut album, One of the Boys, will be out on June 17, while I Kissed a Girl and EP, UR So Gay is available on iTunes.

Here's the video for the title track on her EP...

A Message to the 'Ladies of the World'

From the Flight of the Conchords‚the band not the show.

You know you love them...

The Battle of David

In case you didn't catch Idol tonight, Miss Syesha didn't make the cut, which places the two Davids in a head-to-head competition on the show's finale. Although ratings have been slipping, I must say this season had some prime talent, especially coming from these two gentlemen.

Since Idol is all about the covers, I decided to pick my faves from last night's performances. (Props to IdolsAroundTheWorld for the videos, and props to the producers for a some nice songs—no matter what Simon says.)


Dan Fogelberg's Longer performed by David Archuleta


Aerosmith's I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing performed by David Cook


Now it's up to you...which David is your American Idol?

'Going On'

New from Odd Couple Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse aka Gnarles Barkley. Filmed in Jamaica, there's some sweet dancing to the the soulful Cee-lo vox.

Another Rihanna Collab

Rihanna just knows how to work those collaborations. Here's the new one with Maroon 5, which will be on the re-release versions of their albums due out later this year.

Sporty Talks on 'The Hour'

More than Just 'Lip Gloss'

New from Lil Mama

Coldplay North American Dates Are Out

(Note: Confused about the dates? It's day/month/year.)
29/06/08: Philadelphia, PA - USA Wachovia Center on sale 16/05/08
02/07/08: Washington, DC - USA Verizon Center on sale 17/05/08
03/07/08: Hartford, CT - USA XL Center on sale 17/05/08
05/07/08: Detroit, MI - USA Palace of Auburn Hills on sale 17/05/08
06/07/08: Cleveland, OH - USA Quicken Loans Arena on sale 17/05/08
08/07/08: St. Paul, MN - USA Xcel Energy Center on sale 17/05/08
09/07/08: Kansas City, MO - USA Spring Center on sale 17/05/08
10/07/08: Oklahoma City, OK - USA Ford Center on sale 16/05/08
12/07/08: Phoenix, AZ - USA Jobing.com Arena on sale 17/05/08
19/07/08: Las Vegas, NV - USA MGM Grand Garden Arena on sale 17/05/08
21/07/08: Sacramento, CA - USA ARCO Arena on sale 14/06/08
24/07/08: San Jose, CA - USA HP Pavilion on sale 14/06/08
27/07/08: Pemberton, BC - Canada Pemberton Festival on sale 01/04/08
29/07/08: Edmonton, AB - Canada Rexall Place on sale 13/06/08
30/07/08: Calgary, AB - Canada Pengrowth Saddledome on sale 14/06/08
01/08/08: Winnepeg, MB - Canada MTS Centre on sale 14/06/08
03/08/08: Omaha, NE - USA Qwest Center on sale 14/06/08
04/08/08: Chicago, IL - USA United Center on sale 14/06/08
20/10/08: Montreal, QC - Canada Bell Centre on sale 14/06/08
21/10/08: Ottawa, ON - Canada Scotiabank Place on sale 14/06/08
26/10/08: East Rutherford, NJ - USA IZOD Center on sale 14/06/08
29/10/08: Toronto, ON - Canada Air Canada Centre on sale 14/06/08
30/10/08: Toronto, ON - Canada Air Canada Centre on sale 14/06/08
03/11/08: Boston, MA - USA TD Banknorth Garden on sale 14/06/08
11/11/08: Atlanta, GA - USA Philips Arena on sale 14/06/08
18/11/08: Houston, TX - USA Toyota Center on sale 14/06/08
19/11/08: Dallas, TX - USA American Airlines Center on sale 14/06/08
21/11/08: Denver, CO - USA Pepsi Center on sale 14/06/08
22/11/08: Salt Lake City, UT - USA Energy Solutions Arena on sale 14/06/08

And remember the info on how to get the free tix to the NYC and London shows is out now.

Tila Strips Down

Besides another round of looking for love, Tila Tequila in one fitted corset hits the strip club with a new single, Stripper Friends, now available on iTunes. Enjoy!

Lindsay Gets Bossy

Is it just me but haven't these pop girl comebacks all been catchy dance tracks?

John Mayer Shows Us The Light

On July 1, you can bring John Mayer home and enjoy his sweet sounds anytime you want with Where is the Light— the new live concert DVD. Here's a sneak peak...

Amy Comes Out with a New Frank

Ok, well not new, but this one has rare mixes and demos, b-sides and BBC performances. So if you're big on Amy Winehouse, grab the album, out on May 12, available at Tower Records.



And if you're wondering about her latest meetings with the police, here you go.

Jason is Sent Packing

It's the final stretch, and unfortunately tonight's results on Idol crushed my hopes for an all-male top 3. No offense to Sysheha (I'm all about the girl power), but Jason Castro was definitely one of my favorites. Now if he didn't fumble flat on his face last night...Oh well. I'm sure this won't be the end of the bright-eyed dred-head. At least there's still the Idol tour...

Bands Go Old School at Bamboozle '08

At last weekend's (May 3 - May 4) Bamboozle, 100 bands blew thousands away at the Giants Stadium parking lot. And there were a few who honored their fave songs with some sweet covers.


The D-O-double-G drove the crowd wild with House of Pain's Jump Around.


Here's a backstage view of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' version of My Hero by the Foo Fighters.


The Maine got everyone singing along with Akon's I Wanna Love You.


Third Eye Blind made an appearance on the Bamboozle stage through Holiday Parade, who performed Graduate.

Mariah's 'Bye Bye'

At first I wasn't too sure about this video for Bye Bye. It seemed like the song didn't go with the video. But after watching it a bit more, it's a sincere and heartfelt letter to the loved one she's lost and a bit of a doc to show them how she's doing. Sweet...and of course, nice touch with the footage with new hubby Nick Cannon. And if you saw the shoot with Mariah sporting a teeny black bikini, well that's for Vibe's June cover.

The Police's Last Gig in NYC

The Police have been on their reunion tour since last year, and they've just announced that their hitting the Big Apple for their last show. They started their first American tour at CBGB's in 1978, and it looks like they want to finish in the city where they started.

The band will donate proceeds from the NYC show to arts programs on public TV on top a separate donation to MillionTreesNYC.

Date and venue are still TBA, but it would be pretty sweet if they got to play CBGB's yet again. But perhaps a bigger venue like MSG will have to do, right?

The Panic Childhood

Happy Birthday Chris Brown

And to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo/Brown's birthday, here's his new video for the single, Forever. (Sweet something to dance to, but then again it's Chris Brown...no surprise there.)


And some other new visual goodies.


Donk by Soulja Boy

On a serious note...

Radiohead's new video/PSA about child slavery really gives you something to think about.