Kanye West and Lady Gaga today officially announced dates for one of the most anticipated tours of the year ─ “Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West & Lady Gaga”. After months of planning, the multiplatinum artists will unite for 34 shows in 34 cities that will stretch musical boundaries with their distinctive performance styles and production. “Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West & Lady Gaga” will be produced by Live Nation. Tickets go on sale to the general public in select markets beginning September 25th at LiveNation.com.
“Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West & Lady Gaga” kicks-off at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, AZ on November 10 and runs through January 24 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Kanye West fan club members will have the first opportunity to buy tickets in select markets, beginning Tuesday, September 22nd. Citi is the official credit card of “Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West and Lady Gaga”. Citi cardmembers will have special access to purchase presale tickets beginning Thursday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. Local Time through Citi's Private Pass® program. For complete presale details visit: CitiPrivatePass.com.
In just five years, Kanye West has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, and garnered 30 Grammy nominations and 12 Grammy wins. His celebrated tours, including '07's groundbreaking and critically lauded 'Glow in the Dark Tour', have played to more than one million fans the world over and have proven him to be a major touring force.
“Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West & Lady Gaga” is the follow-up to Lady Gaga’s sold-out international “Fame Ball” Tour. Her album, 'The Fame', has sold more than four million copies worldwide, and her singles have sold over 25 million digital copies. Lady Gaga is only the third artist in history to have three #1 songs ("Just Dance", "Poker Face", and "LoveGame") from a debut album.
Kanye West fan club information can be found at FameKillsTour.com. Additional ticket and tour information can be found at LiveNation.com.
Dates, cities and venues for “Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West & Lady Gaga” are below. Dates and venues are subject to change.
'The Fame Kills' Tour Dates
11/10/09 - Phoenix, AZ US Airways 26-Sep 10am
11/11/09 - San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena 26-Sep 12noon
11/13/09 - Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Ctr 26-Sep 10am
11/15/09 - Anaheim, CA Honda Center 26-Sep 10am
11/16/09 - Los Angeles, CA Staples Center 26-Sep 10am
11/18/09 - Sacramento, CA Arco Arena 25-Sep 12noon
11/19/09 - San Jose, CA HP Pavilion 26-Sep 10am
11/24/09 - Vancouver, BC GM Place 25-Sep 10am
11/26/09 - Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome 25-Sep 10am
11/28/09 - Edmonton, AB Rexall Place 25-Sep 10am
11/29/09 - Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Center 25-Sep 10am
12/2/09 - Denver, CO Pepsi Center TBA
12/4/09 - St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center 3-Oct 10am
12/9/09 - Miami, FL American Airlines Arena TBA
12/11/09 - Atlanta, GA Philips Arena 3-Oct 12noon
12/12/09 - Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum TBA
12/13/09 - Norfolk, VA Scope Arena 10-Oct 10am
12/16/09 - Worcester, MA DCU Center TBA
12/18/09 - Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center TBA
12/19/09 - Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena 9-Oct 10am
12/20/09 - Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena 3-Oct 11am
12/22/09 - East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center 3-Oct 10am
12/23/09 - Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena TBA
12/26/09 - Hartford, CT XL Center 3-Oct 10am
12/30/09 - Washington, DC Verizon Center 2-Oct 12noon
1/3/10 - Uniondale, NJ Nassau Coliseum 3-Oct 10am
1/6/10 - Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre 3-Oct 1pm
1/8/10 - Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place 3-Oct 1pm
1/11/10 - Montreal, QC Bell Center 3-Oct 12noon
1/14/10 - Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills TBA
1/16/10 - Chicago, IL United Center 2-Oct 12noon
1/21/10 - San Antonio, TX AT&T Center 10-Oct 10am
1/22/10 - Houston, TX Toyota Center TBA
1/24/10 - Dallas, TX American Airlines Center TBA
Thursday, September 24, 2009
BAD BOY RECORDING GROUP DAY26 JOINS THE BET 106 & PARK LIVE TOUR FEATURING R & B CROONERS TREY SONGZ AND MARIO
THE LIVE TOUR KICKS OFF ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th IN LOS ANGELES, CA
AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES.
VIDEO LINK - "SO GOOD"
Day 26 "So Good" video link
(New York, NY - September 24, 2009) - Bad Boy Entertainment recording group and recipient of the 2009 BET Awards for Best Group - DAY26 joins the BET 106 & Park LIVE Tour featuring R&B crooners Trey Songz and Mario. The LIVE tour kicks off September 29th at the Los Angeles House of Blues, making its way to nearly every major market across the U.S. including New York, Atlanta, Houston (hometown for group member Brian Angel Andrews), Dallas and Chicago (hometown for group member Willie Taylor). The tour will also be stopping in Detroit (hometown for group member Robert Curry), Baltimore, Washington and St. Louis, just to name a few.
BET 106 & PARK LIVE TOUR DATES
9/29 - Los Angeles, CA (House of Blues)
9/30 - Anaheim, CA (House of Blues)
10/5 - Houston, TX (House of Blues)
10/6 - Dallas, TX (House of Blues)
10/8 - New Orleans, LA (House of Blues)
10/9 - Atlanta, GA (Tabernacle)
10/12 - Charlotte, NC (Filmore)
10/14 - Baltimore, MD (Main Stage @ Sonar)
10/15 - Cleveland, OH (House of Blues)
10/16 - St. Louis, MO (The Pageant)
10/19 - Chicago, IL (House of Blues)
10/20 - Detroit, MI (House of Blues)
10/21 - Indianapolis, IN (Egyptian Room at Murat)
Go to http://www.bet.com/Music/features/106tour_dates as more dates will be announced...
DAY26 recently released their video album "Forever In Your Eyes", available exclusively on iTunes now. "Forever In Your Eyes" is being led by breezy mid-tempo ballad "So Good", which was the #1 Most Added Song at radio for 2 weeks in a row and premiered worldwide on MTV during Diddy's "Making His Band". The video to "So Good" was just introduced to audiences on BET's 106 & Park as the New Joint of the day.
Day26 made a blockbuster chart debut this past April with their sophomore album, “FOREVER IN A DAY.” The album – which includes the hit single, “Imma Put It On Her (Feat. Yung Joc and Diddy)” – entered Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” chart at #1, while also landing at #2 on the comprehensive Billboard 200 with sales in excess of 113,000.
Last year saw DAY26 enter the record books as the biggest-selling debut album from a male R&B group in the 17-year history of SoundScan. The album – which included the hit singles, “Got Me Going” and “Since You Been Gone” – exploded into the #1 spot on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 in its first week of release, while also topping Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” chart.
Their story is already well-known to their fans, millions of whom tune in every Thursday night to watch it unfold on MTV’s Making the Band. When he put out the call for vocalists in January of 2007, P.Diddy was looking for talented newcomers with superstar potential and a tireless work ethic. What he got when Robert, Will, Brian, Qwanell (Que), and Mike were finally selected in the blockbuster finale on August 26, 2007—the date that inspired the group’s name—was more than he, or the fans, could have ever anticipated.
As their story, and sound, continues to evolve, Day26 is still at heart a group of five guys with a dream. As Brian says, “We’re from five different cities, we have five different ways, and it’s definitely tested us.” At the end of the day, however, “we’re like brothers.”
AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES.
VIDEO LINK - "SO GOOD"
Day 26 "So Good" video link
(New York, NY - September 24, 2009) - Bad Boy Entertainment recording group and recipient of the 2009 BET Awards for Best Group - DAY26 joins the BET 106 & Park LIVE Tour featuring R&B crooners Trey Songz and Mario. The LIVE tour kicks off September 29th at the Los Angeles House of Blues, making its way to nearly every major market across the U.S. including New York, Atlanta, Houston (hometown for group member Brian Angel Andrews), Dallas and Chicago (hometown for group member Willie Taylor). The tour will also be stopping in Detroit (hometown for group member Robert Curry), Baltimore, Washington and St. Louis, just to name a few.
BET 106 & PARK LIVE TOUR DATES
9/29 - Los Angeles, CA (House of Blues)
9/30 - Anaheim, CA (House of Blues)
10/5 - Houston, TX (House of Blues)
10/6 - Dallas, TX (House of Blues)
10/8 - New Orleans, LA (House of Blues)
10/9 - Atlanta, GA (Tabernacle)
10/12 - Charlotte, NC (Filmore)
10/14 - Baltimore, MD (Main Stage @ Sonar)
10/15 - Cleveland, OH (House of Blues)
10/16 - St. Louis, MO (The Pageant)
10/19 - Chicago, IL (House of Blues)
10/20 - Detroit, MI (House of Blues)
10/21 - Indianapolis, IN (Egyptian Room at Murat)
Go to http://www.bet.com/Music/features/106tour_dates as more dates will be announced...
DAY26 recently released their video album "Forever In Your Eyes", available exclusively on iTunes now. "Forever In Your Eyes" is being led by breezy mid-tempo ballad "So Good", which was the #1 Most Added Song at radio for 2 weeks in a row and premiered worldwide on MTV during Diddy's "Making His Band". The video to "So Good" was just introduced to audiences on BET's 106 & Park as the New Joint of the day.
Day26 made a blockbuster chart debut this past April with their sophomore album, “FOREVER IN A DAY.” The album – which includes the hit single, “Imma Put It On Her (Feat. Yung Joc and Diddy)” – entered Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” chart at #1, while also landing at #2 on the comprehensive Billboard 200 with sales in excess of 113,000.
Last year saw DAY26 enter the record books as the biggest-selling debut album from a male R&B group in the 17-year history of SoundScan. The album – which included the hit singles, “Got Me Going” and “Since You Been Gone” – exploded into the #1 spot on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 in its first week of release, while also topping Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” chart.
Their story is already well-known to their fans, millions of whom tune in every Thursday night to watch it unfold on MTV’s Making the Band. When he put out the call for vocalists in January of 2007, P.Diddy was looking for talented newcomers with superstar potential and a tireless work ethic. What he got when Robert, Will, Brian, Qwanell (Que), and Mike were finally selected in the blockbuster finale on August 26, 2007—the date that inspired the group’s name—was more than he, or the fans, could have ever anticipated.
As their story, and sound, continues to evolve, Day26 is still at heart a group of five guys with a dream. As Brian says, “We’re from five different cities, we have five different ways, and it’s definitely tested us.” At the end of the day, however, “we’re like brothers.”
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Music Inspired By The Film More Than A Game
Music Inspired By The Film More Than A Game
is now available as a FULL STREAM at imeem.com
The soundtrack features Mary J. Blige, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Jay-Z, Drake, T.I., Soulja Boy & More!
http://www.imeem.com/morethanagamemovie/playlist/RTVGYS3M/more-than-a-game-music-playlist/
is now available as a FULL STREAM at imeem.com
The soundtrack features Mary J. Blige, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Jay-Z, Drake, T.I., Soulja Boy & More!
http://www.imeem.com/morethanagamemovie/playlist/RTVGYS3M/more-than-a-game-music-playlist/
JAY-Z’s “THE BLUEPRINT 3” CONTINUES REIGN OF BILLBOARD ALBUM CHART
JAY-Z’s “THE BLUEPRINT 3” CONTINUES REIGN OF BILLBOARD ALBUM CHART
JAY-Z Makes Debut Appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” September 24th
“Empire State of Mind” with Alicia Keys #1 Selling Digital Single in the Country Selling 205k copies
(New York, NY: September 23, 2009): JAY-Z’s “The Blueprint 3” debuted at the top of the Billboard album charts last week selling over 475,000 copies. With that grand entry on to the charts, JAY-Z surpassed Elvis Presley as the solo act with the most # 1 albums in the history of Billboard. Now “The Blueprint 3” reigns supreme for a second consecutive week with sales of 297,911 copies.
The album’s success has been propelled by unprecedented fan support, hit singles, “D.O.A. (Death Of Autotune) and “Run This Town” with Rihanna and Kanye West, and “Empire State of Mind” with Alicia Keys which is the #1 selling digital single in the country this week selling 205k copies. JAY-Z has also made high profile appearances on HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher,” and “Late Show With David Letterman,” a BET three part special, “Food For Thought,” and performances on the MTV Video Music Awards and “The Jay Leno Show.”
Continuing momentum that hasn’t been seen in years, at long last, JAY-Z will make his highly anticipated debut appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” The show, airing, Thursday, September 24th builds upon their initial conversation in Brooklyn, New York’s Marcy Projects.
“The Blueprint 3” excitement began in June when the album was originally scheduled for release on Friday, September 11th. Overwhelming demand dictated the album be made available 6 days earlier. “The Blueprint 3” went on sale Saturday, September 5th exclusively on line at Rhapsody and Tuesday, September 8th in retail stores.
“The Blueprint 3” is the last chapter of the “Blueprint” series. Its release date paid homage to the date of the original “Blueprint,” Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Recognizing the events of that date, JAY-Z staged the historic “ANSWER THE CALL” charity concert at New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden. 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales and concert merchandise benefited the “New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund. Airing in HD and commercial-free on the music television network FUSE, the wildly successful sold-out concert featured artists Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Kanye West, John Mayer, Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz, Kid Cudi and Memphis Bleek, and ranked among the highest-rated television programs in Fuse history.
JAY-Z is currently performing with Coldplay in the UK before returning to the U.S. for his stateside tour beginning October 9th.
JAY-Z Makes Debut Appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” September 24th
“Empire State of Mind” with Alicia Keys #1 Selling Digital Single in the Country Selling 205k copies
(New York, NY: September 23, 2009): JAY-Z’s “The Blueprint 3” debuted at the top of the Billboard album charts last week selling over 475,000 copies. With that grand entry on to the charts, JAY-Z surpassed Elvis Presley as the solo act with the most # 1 albums in the history of Billboard. Now “The Blueprint 3” reigns supreme for a second consecutive week with sales of 297,911 copies.
The album’s success has been propelled by unprecedented fan support, hit singles, “D.O.A. (Death Of Autotune) and “Run This Town” with Rihanna and Kanye West, and “Empire State of Mind” with Alicia Keys which is the #1 selling digital single in the country this week selling 205k copies. JAY-Z has also made high profile appearances on HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher,” and “Late Show With David Letterman,” a BET three part special, “Food For Thought,” and performances on the MTV Video Music Awards and “The Jay Leno Show.”
Continuing momentum that hasn’t been seen in years, at long last, JAY-Z will make his highly anticipated debut appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” The show, airing, Thursday, September 24th builds upon their initial conversation in Brooklyn, New York’s Marcy Projects.
“The Blueprint 3” excitement began in June when the album was originally scheduled for release on Friday, September 11th. Overwhelming demand dictated the album be made available 6 days earlier. “The Blueprint 3” went on sale Saturday, September 5th exclusively on line at Rhapsody and Tuesday, September 8th in retail stores.
“The Blueprint 3” is the last chapter of the “Blueprint” series. Its release date paid homage to the date of the original “Blueprint,” Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Recognizing the events of that date, JAY-Z staged the historic “ANSWER THE CALL” charity concert at New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden. 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales and concert merchandise benefited the “New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund. Airing in HD and commercial-free on the music television network FUSE, the wildly successful sold-out concert featured artists Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Kanye West, John Mayer, Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz, Kid Cudi and Memphis Bleek, and ranked among the highest-rated television programs in Fuse history.
JAY-Z is currently performing with Coldplay in the UK before returning to the U.S. for his stateside tour beginning October 9th.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
More Than A Game The Movie In Theaters October 2nd
More Than A Game
Feature Film In Theaters October 2
Official Soundtrack In Stores September 29
Interscope / Lionsgate
http://MoreThanAGameMovie.com
http://www.myspace.com/MoreThanAGameMovie
'More Than A Game' Synopsis:
Five talented young basketball players from Akron, Ohio star in this remarkable true-life coming of age story about uncommon friendship in the face all too common adversities. Coached by a charismatic but inexperienced player’s father, and led by future NBA superstar LeBron James, the “Fab Five’s” improbable seven-year journey leads them from a decrepit inner-city gym to the doorstep of a national high school championship. Along the way, the close-knit team is repeatedly tested—both on and off the court—as James’ exploding worldwide celebrity threatens to destroy everything they’ve set out to achieve together. MORE THAN A GAME combines a series of unforgettable one-on-one interviews with rare news footage, never-before-seen home videos and personal family photographs to bring this heart-warming and wholly American story to life.
Lionsgate and Harvey Mason Media in association with Interscope Records present a Harvey Mason Media Production in association with Galley Boy and Spring Hill Productions a film by Kristopher Belman. MORE THAN A GAME is written by Kristopher Belman & Brad Hogan and directed by Kristopher Belman. The film features LeBron James, Sian Cotton, Dru Joyce III, Willie McGee, Romeo Travis and Coach Dru Joyce II.
Friday, September 18, 2009
MTV TO PREMIERE “THE MAKING OF JANET JACKSON’S VIDEO MUSIC AWARD TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE
MTV TO PREMIERE “THE MAKING OF JANET JACKSON’S VIDEO MUSIC AWARD TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE" ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19 AT 12:30PM ET/PT
JANET GIVES FANS AN INTIMATE LOOK BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE OF A LIFETIME
New York, NY – September 18, 2009 – MTV gives fans an all access look into everything that went into Janet Jackson’s 2009 Video Music Awards tribute to her brother Michael as the network premieres “The Making Of Janet Jackson’s Video Music Award Tribute Performance” on Saturday, September 19 at 12:30PM ET/PT.
To honor her brother and his illustrious career, Janet, along with her creative director, Gil Duldulao handpicked a team of the world’s most renowned choreographers, all of whom took time away from their various projects and made their way to New York City to join together for a high-energy and memorable tribute. MTV cameras were there from the first day of rehearsals in Los Angeles, CA to show day when Janet and her team of choreographers took to the stage for the performance of a lifetime, where they recreated one of the most unforgettable music videos ever, “Scream.” The celebration received a standing ovation.
JANET GIVES FANS AN INTIMATE LOOK BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE OF A LIFETIME
New York, NY – September 18, 2009 – MTV gives fans an all access look into everything that went into Janet Jackson’s 2009 Video Music Awards tribute to her brother Michael as the network premieres “The Making Of Janet Jackson’s Video Music Award Tribute Performance” on Saturday, September 19 at 12:30PM ET/PT.
To honor her brother and his illustrious career, Janet, along with her creative director, Gil Duldulao handpicked a team of the world’s most renowned choreographers, all of whom took time away from their various projects and made their way to New York City to join together for a high-energy and memorable tribute. MTV cameras were there from the first day of rehearsals in Los Angeles, CA to show day when Janet and her team of choreographers took to the stage for the performance of a lifetime, where they recreated one of the most unforgettable music videos ever, “Scream.” The celebration received a standing ovation.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Nickelodeon’s iCarly Ranks as Week’s Top Kids’ Program on All of TV
Nickelodeon’s iCarly Ranks as Week’s Top Kids’ Program on All of TV
with 7.6 Million Total Viewers
“iThink They Kissed” Scores Clean Sweep across Kid, Tween Demos for Week; Ranks as Top Series Telecast on Basic Cable
iCarly Helms Nick’s First Place Finish among Basic Cable Nets for Week
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2009 – Nickelodeon’s iCarly “iThink They Kissed” (Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. ET/PT) ranked as the top-rated kids’ program on all of television for the week (9/7/09-9/13/09), drawing 7.6 million viewers (P2+), according to Nielsen Media Research. The half-hour episode scored a clean sweep among all kid demographics, averaging a 10.9/3.8 million K2-11 (+252%), a 14.9/3.2 million K6-11, (+303%) and a 14.2/3.1 million T9-14 (+344%).
“iThink They Kissed” also ranked as basic cable’s number-one series telecast for the week with total viewers and the number-two entertainment program overall, behind only MTV’s 2009 Video Music Awards. iCarly is the number-one series among kids 2-11 and 6-11 for year to date and ranks as the top kids’ show with total viewers on ad-supported cable (source: NMR, Live +7 Day from 12/29/09; Live + Same Day from 8/31/09-9/13/09).
Posting triple-digit gains over last year with every kid and total viewer demographic, and against all direct programming competition, “iThink They Kissed” helped fuel a winning week for Nickelodeon. Nick was the top-ranked basic cable network in total day with kids, tweens and total viewers, drawing 2.2 million persons 2+ (source: NMR, 9/7/09 – 9/13/09, Live + Same Day). For the week, Nickelodeon drew nine out of the top ten kid-targeted telecasts (iCarly, SpongeBob SquarePants and The Penguins of Madagascar) with total viewers.
In “iThink They Kissed,” Carly (Cosgrove) discovers that Sam (Jennette McCurdy) is actually afraid of something - visiting the dentist. So Carly accompanies Sam to her appointment, and while Sam is under the influence of laughing gas, she accidentally reveals to Carly that she and Freddie (Nathan Kress) shared a secret kiss. Carly is crushed that her best friends have been keeping secrets from her and finally decides to confront them about why they never told her.
Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 99 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 15 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com . Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
with 7.6 Million Total Viewers
“iThink They Kissed” Scores Clean Sweep across Kid, Tween Demos for Week; Ranks as Top Series Telecast on Basic Cable
iCarly Helms Nick’s First Place Finish among Basic Cable Nets for Week
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2009 – Nickelodeon’s iCarly “iThink They Kissed” (Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. ET/PT) ranked as the top-rated kids’ program on all of television for the week (9/7/09-9/13/09), drawing 7.6 million viewers (P2+), according to Nielsen Media Research. The half-hour episode scored a clean sweep among all kid demographics, averaging a 10.9/3.8 million K2-11 (+252%), a 14.9/3.2 million K6-11, (+303%) and a 14.2/3.1 million T9-14 (+344%).
“iThink They Kissed” also ranked as basic cable’s number-one series telecast for the week with total viewers and the number-two entertainment program overall, behind only MTV’s 2009 Video Music Awards. iCarly is the number-one series among kids 2-11 and 6-11 for year to date and ranks as the top kids’ show with total viewers on ad-supported cable (source: NMR, Live +7 Day from 12/29/09; Live + Same Day from 8/31/09-9/13/09).
Posting triple-digit gains over last year with every kid and total viewer demographic, and against all direct programming competition, “iThink They Kissed” helped fuel a winning week for Nickelodeon. Nick was the top-ranked basic cable network in total day with kids, tweens and total viewers, drawing 2.2 million persons 2+ (source: NMR, 9/7/09 – 9/13/09, Live + Same Day). For the week, Nickelodeon drew nine out of the top ten kid-targeted telecasts (iCarly, SpongeBob SquarePants and The Penguins of Madagascar) with total viewers.
In “iThink They Kissed,” Carly (Cosgrove) discovers that Sam (Jennette McCurdy) is actually afraid of something - visiting the dentist. So Carly accompanies Sam to her appointment, and while Sam is under the influence of laughing gas, she accidentally reveals to Carly that she and Freddie (Nathan Kress) shared a secret kiss. Carly is crushed that her best friends have been keeping secrets from her and finally decides to confront them about why they never told her.
Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 99 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 15 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com . Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
THE FLAMING LIPS TO APPEAR ON COMEDY CENTRAL'S THE COLBERT REPORT ON SEPTEMBER 16TH
THE FLAMING LIPS TO APPEAR ON COMEDY CENTRAL'S THE COLBERT REPORT ON SEPTEMBER 16TH
BAND TO APPEAR ON THE TONIGHT SHOW ON OCTOBER 13TH ALBUM RELEASE DATE
LIMITED-EDITION CONFIGURATIONS OF BRAND-NEW DOUBLE ALBUM, EMBRYONIC, REVEALED
3RD ANNUAL "MARCH OF 1000 FLAMING SKELETONS" HALLOWEEN PARADE CONFIRMED FOR OCTOBER 24th & NEW YEAR'S 2009/2010 SHOW ANNOUNCED
**Immediately following tonight's Colbert Report airing, the entire album will be available on http://www.colbertnation.com for streaming through 9/21**
The world's most unpredictable and entertaining experimental rock band, THE FLAMING LIPS, are gearing up for a busy fall. First up, the band will appear on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report on September 16th, which airs that night at 11:30 p.m. ET. Check local listings for details.
The LIPS' brand-new double-album, EMBRYONIC will be available online in its entirety for a limited-time only at http://www.colbertnation.com immediately after Wednesday night's show through Monday, September 21. This will be the first complete airing of the album in advance of release and the first time The Colbert Report has presented any album by an artist.
THE LIPS are appearing on Colbert to spread the word about EMBRYONIC, which will be released by Warner Bros. Records on October 13th. This marks their first full studio set in three years following their Grammy Award-winning AT WAR WITH THE MYSTICS. EMBRYONIC, THE LIPS' 12th album, was recorded in Fredonia, NY, and Oklahoma City, OK, with studio whiz and general co-conspirator Dave Fridmann and just may be their most sonically adventurous and compositionally vernal form of musical expression ever. In honor of the October 13th release date, THE LIPS will perform on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien that night.
EMBRYONIC will be released in multiple configurations: a standard CD, featuring 18 tracks, and a deluxe package that includes two CD's (18 tracks plus a bonus audio DVD of the full album) and a custom hardcover book featuring 24 pages of full-color art, lyrics, and band photos. This deluxe package is a limited-edition run and has been custom-designed by THE FLAMING LIPS. The album will also be released on vinyl with a single gatefold jacket that includes two colored LP's (one blue and one yellow). A CD version of the album will be included with the vinyl package.
THE LIPS will also release EMBRYONIC in two Direct to Consumer packages available only via the band's online store at http://www.flaminglips.com. The deluxe DTC package, which will be sold as a digipack inside of a custom "fur" box, includes two CDs, plus a bonus 96k 24bit-super resolution audio DVD (256 times higher resolution rate than standard CD audio), and an exclusive album artwork lithograph. A very limited number of these prints will be autographed by the band.
A super MEGA Deluxe vinyl edition will also be made available in very limited quantities this coming winter 2009. A detailed explanation will be forthcoming. Keep and eye on the LIPS website for info.
Plans for New Years Eve?? Once again, THE FLAMING LIPS have confirmed that they will indeed play their hometown of Oklahoma City on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2009, at the Cox Center. Tickets for the show will go on sale Saturday September 19th. Ticket prices range from $10, $20, and $25 (plus venue/transaction fees). Special Guests will be Oklahoma brethren and label mates STARDEATH AND WHITE DWARFS. Check http://www.flaminglips.com and http://www.stardeathandwhitedwarfs for further details.
Also just completed and ready for viewing is a brand new video for the EMBRYONIC track, "I Can Be A Frog," featuring backing animalistic sounds by Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeah's fame, will debut online beginning, Sep 22, on Myspace.Com.
If all that weren't enough, THE LIPS will once again host their annual "March of 1,000 Flaming Skeletons" Halloween Parade in Oklahoma City, now in its third year. This year's festivities take place on October 24th in downtown Oklahoma City's Bricktown district; just a stone's throw away from FLAMING LIPS ALLEY.
Last year's second annual Ghouls Gone Wild event was a huge success that drew LIPS fans from around the globe. Naturally, this year's Supernatural procession will be even more incendiary as festive floats, (in)appropriately adorned cars, walking groups, and 1,000 strong undead snake through the streets of Oklahoma City.
BAND TO APPEAR ON THE TONIGHT SHOW ON OCTOBER 13TH ALBUM RELEASE DATE
LIMITED-EDITION CONFIGURATIONS OF BRAND-NEW DOUBLE ALBUM, EMBRYONIC, REVEALED
3RD ANNUAL "MARCH OF 1000 FLAMING SKELETONS" HALLOWEEN PARADE CONFIRMED FOR OCTOBER 24th & NEW YEAR'S 2009/2010 SHOW ANNOUNCED
**Immediately following tonight's Colbert Report airing, the entire album will be available on http://www.colbertnation.com for streaming through 9/21**
The world's most unpredictable and entertaining experimental rock band, THE FLAMING LIPS, are gearing up for a busy fall. First up, the band will appear on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report on September 16th, which airs that night at 11:30 p.m. ET. Check local listings for details.
The LIPS' brand-new double-album, EMBRYONIC will be available online in its entirety for a limited-time only at http://www.colbertnation.com immediately after Wednesday night's show through Monday, September 21. This will be the first complete airing of the album in advance of release and the first time The Colbert Report has presented any album by an artist.
THE LIPS are appearing on Colbert to spread the word about EMBRYONIC, which will be released by Warner Bros. Records on October 13th. This marks their first full studio set in three years following their Grammy Award-winning AT WAR WITH THE MYSTICS. EMBRYONIC, THE LIPS' 12th album, was recorded in Fredonia, NY, and Oklahoma City, OK, with studio whiz and general co-conspirator Dave Fridmann and just may be their most sonically adventurous and compositionally vernal form of musical expression ever. In honor of the October 13th release date, THE LIPS will perform on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien that night.
EMBRYONIC will be released in multiple configurations: a standard CD, featuring 18 tracks, and a deluxe package that includes two CD's (18 tracks plus a bonus audio DVD of the full album) and a custom hardcover book featuring 24 pages of full-color art, lyrics, and band photos. This deluxe package is a limited-edition run and has been custom-designed by THE FLAMING LIPS. The album will also be released on vinyl with a single gatefold jacket that includes two colored LP's (one blue and one yellow). A CD version of the album will be included with the vinyl package.
THE LIPS will also release EMBRYONIC in two Direct to Consumer packages available only via the band's online store at http://www.flaminglips.com. The deluxe DTC package, which will be sold as a digipack inside of a custom "fur" box, includes two CDs, plus a bonus 96k 24bit-super resolution audio DVD (256 times higher resolution rate than standard CD audio), and an exclusive album artwork lithograph. A very limited number of these prints will be autographed by the band.
A super MEGA Deluxe vinyl edition will also be made available in very limited quantities this coming winter 2009. A detailed explanation will be forthcoming. Keep and eye on the LIPS website for info.
Plans for New Years Eve?? Once again, THE FLAMING LIPS have confirmed that they will indeed play their hometown of Oklahoma City on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2009, at the Cox Center. Tickets for the show will go on sale Saturday September 19th. Ticket prices range from $10, $20, and $25 (plus venue/transaction fees). Special Guests will be Oklahoma brethren and label mates STARDEATH AND WHITE DWARFS. Check http://www.flaminglips.com and http://www.stardeathandwhitedwarfs for further details.
Also just completed and ready for viewing is a brand new video for the EMBRYONIC track, "I Can Be A Frog," featuring backing animalistic sounds by Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeah's fame, will debut online beginning, Sep 22, on Myspace.Com.
If all that weren't enough, THE LIPS will once again host their annual "March of 1,000 Flaming Skeletons" Halloween Parade in Oklahoma City, now in its third year. This year's festivities take place on October 24th in downtown Oklahoma City's Bricktown district; just a stone's throw away from FLAMING LIPS ALLEY.
Last year's second annual Ghouls Gone Wild event was a huge success that drew LIPS fans from around the globe. Naturally, this year's Supernatural procession will be even more incendiary as festive floats, (in)appropriately adorned cars, walking groups, and 1,000 strong undead snake through the streets of Oklahoma City.
Marc Broussard Tour Dates
The Louisiana-based bayou soul troubadour will be coming through your city on tour this Fall Broussard’s third full-length collection, “KEEP COMING BACK,”
includes the hit single/video, “When It’s Good (Feat. LeAnn Rimes)”
and received beaucoup critical acclamation upon its release last September.
Check out his tour schedule below for a complete list of performance dates!
For up-to-the-minute news and tour information, please visit:
www.marcbroussard.com and www.myspace.com/marcbroussard
Tour Dates
Sept. 18 / Varsity Theatre / Baton Rouge, LA
Sept. 27 / Berchmans Bash / Grand Coteau, LA
Oct. 2 / Gretna Heritage Festival / Gretna, LA
Oct. 8 / Town Square at River Ranch / Lafayette, LA
Oct. 13 / The Birchmere Music Hall / Alexandria, VA
Oct. 14 / Rams Head On Stage / Annapolis, MD
Oct. 16 / The Concert Hall / New York, NY
Oct. 17 / Stage One / Fairfield, CT
Oct. 18 / World Cafe Live / Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 20 / S.P.A.C.E / Evanston, IL
Oct. 22 / The Rutledge / Nashville, TN
Oct. 23 / Center Stage in the Round / Atlanta, GA
Oct. 24 / Bass Performance Hall / Ft. Worth, TX
Oct. 26 / The Mint / Los Angeles, CA
includes the hit single/video, “When It’s Good (Feat. LeAnn Rimes)”
and received beaucoup critical acclamation upon its release last September.
Check out his tour schedule below for a complete list of performance dates!
For up-to-the-minute news and tour information, please visit:
www.marcbroussard.com and www.myspace.com/marcbroussard
Tour Dates
Sept. 18 / Varsity Theatre / Baton Rouge, LA
Sept. 27 / Berchmans Bash / Grand Coteau, LA
Oct. 2 / Gretna Heritage Festival / Gretna, LA
Oct. 8 / Town Square at River Ranch / Lafayette, LA
Oct. 13 / The Birchmere Music Hall / Alexandria, VA
Oct. 14 / Rams Head On Stage / Annapolis, MD
Oct. 16 / The Concert Hall / New York, NY
Oct. 17 / Stage One / Fairfield, CT
Oct. 18 / World Cafe Live / Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 20 / S.P.A.C.E / Evanston, IL
Oct. 22 / The Rutledge / Nashville, TN
Oct. 23 / Center Stage in the Round / Atlanta, GA
Oct. 24 / Bass Performance Hall / Ft. Worth, TX
Oct. 26 / The Mint / Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, September 3, 2009
COMMON AND THE ROOTS ADD SPICE TO HENNESSY ARTISTRY SERIES WITH RED-HOT INDIE ACTS
COMMON AND THE ROOTS ADD SPICE TO HENNESSY ARTISTRY SERIES WITH RED-HOT INDIE ACTS
Elevator Fight Featuring Zoe Kravitz, Rock and Soul YouTube Sensation Colin Munroe and Indie Rock Up-and-Comers Elizabeth the Band
Hennessy, the bestselling Cognac in the world and one of the most celebrated and storied brands in history, furthers its commitment to delivering unexpected blends of music, artistry, culture and flavor with this year's fourth annual Hennessy Artistry Series. Hosted exclusively by Hennessy, the four events will be co-curated and headlined by hip-hop impresario Common and one of the "greatest live acts in the world" (Rolling Stone) The Roots, who will also appear as the house band.
Marked by the core principles of discovery, creativity, and self-expression, Hennessy Artistry has been lauded worldwide as a showcase for a broad range of talent, from local performers, to iconic artists such as Kanye West and LL Cool J, and rapidly rising superstars such as Ne-Yo, the curator of the 2008 series. This year's Artistry Series highlights this dedication to unique blending, mixing and the unexpected with:
Elevator Fight (Chicago, Atlanta, New York): http://www.myspace.com/elevatorfight
Colin Munroe (Chicago, New York): http://www.myspace.com/colinmunroe
Elizabeth the Band (Atlanta): http://www.myspace.com/elizabeththeband
"Curating for Artistry has been amazing. We've had so much fun hashing out line-ups that will flow well with each other," said co-curator Questlove of The Roots. "We worked hard to blend talent with us and Common that will surprise and excite the Artistry audience. When all is said and done, Hennessy Artistry will be an experience that folks will talk about for years to come. I for one, can't wait to see it all come to play this fall."
Additional surprise performers will be announced, and several iconic artists may make unannounced appearances.
"The Hennessy Artistry series is historically known to showcase the best new and indie talent," notes Hennessy SVP Andy Glaser. "Previous Artistry events have included artists such as Pharrell, Robin Thicke, The Strokes and Leona Lewis, and Artistry 2009 promises to carry on this tradition."
Hennessy Artistry Series Schedule follows:
The Shrine, CHICAGO - September 12
The Velvet Room, ATLANTA - September 19
The Corinthian, HOUSTON - October 3
"HALO" NEW YORK @ Terminal 5 - October 7
About Hennessy:
Hennessy is imported and distributed in the U.S. by Moet Hennessy USA. and is a subsidiary of LVMH (Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton). Hennessy distills, ages and blends a full range of marques, including Hennessy V.S, Privilege V.S.O.P, Hennessy Black, X.O, Paradis and Richard Hennessy.
Elevator Fight Featuring Zoe Kravitz, Rock and Soul YouTube Sensation Colin Munroe and Indie Rock Up-and-Comers Elizabeth the Band
Hennessy, the bestselling Cognac in the world and one of the most celebrated and storied brands in history, furthers its commitment to delivering unexpected blends of music, artistry, culture and flavor with this year's fourth annual Hennessy Artistry Series. Hosted exclusively by Hennessy, the four events will be co-curated and headlined by hip-hop impresario Common and one of the "greatest live acts in the world" (Rolling Stone) The Roots, who will also appear as the house band.
Marked by the core principles of discovery, creativity, and self-expression, Hennessy Artistry has been lauded worldwide as a showcase for a broad range of talent, from local performers, to iconic artists such as Kanye West and LL Cool J, and rapidly rising superstars such as Ne-Yo, the curator of the 2008 series. This year's Artistry Series highlights this dedication to unique blending, mixing and the unexpected with:
Elevator Fight (Chicago, Atlanta, New York): http://www.myspace.com/elevatorfight
Colin Munroe (Chicago, New York): http://www.myspace.com/colinmunroe
Elizabeth the Band (Atlanta): http://www.myspace.com/elizabeththeband
"Curating for Artistry has been amazing. We've had so much fun hashing out line-ups that will flow well with each other," said co-curator Questlove of The Roots. "We worked hard to blend talent with us and Common that will surprise and excite the Artistry audience. When all is said and done, Hennessy Artistry will be an experience that folks will talk about for years to come. I for one, can't wait to see it all come to play this fall."
Additional surprise performers will be announced, and several iconic artists may make unannounced appearances.
"The Hennessy Artistry series is historically known to showcase the best new and indie talent," notes Hennessy SVP Andy Glaser. "Previous Artistry events have included artists such as Pharrell, Robin Thicke, The Strokes and Leona Lewis, and Artistry 2009 promises to carry on this tradition."
Hennessy Artistry Series Schedule follows:
The Shrine, CHICAGO - September 12
The Velvet Room, ATLANTA - September 19
The Corinthian, HOUSTON - October 3
"HALO" NEW YORK @ Terminal 5 - October 7
About Hennessy:
Hennessy is imported and distributed in the U.S. by Moet Hennessy USA. and is a subsidiary of LVMH (Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton). Hennessy distills, ages and blends a full range of marques, including Hennessy V.S, Privilege V.S.O.P, Hennessy Black, X.O, Paradis and Richard Hennessy.
NEW Drake ft Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Eminem - "Forever" AUDIO
DRAKE, KANYE WEST, LIL WAYNE AND EMINEM
PROVIDE COLLABORATION OF A LIFETIME ON “FOREVER”
FROM MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM MORE THAN A GAME
MARY J. BLIGE, JAY-Z, SOULJA BOY TELL’EM, T.I., ESTER DEAN, CHRIS BROWN, TANK, TYRESE AND OTHERS ALSO HEARD ON POWERFUL AND UPLIFTING ALBUM FOR FILM DOCUMENTING THE RISE OF NBA STAR LEBRON JAMES
Santa Monica, Ca – Only King James (aka LeBron James) could bring together three kings of hip-hop and one of the hottest new emcees in the game. “Forever,” the new single from the forthcoming album MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM MORE THAN A GAME, headlines rising star Drake and features Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem in a song about endurance and staying power. “Forever,” produced by Boi-1da, will be available at iTunes September 15th. MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM MORE THAN A GAME (Harvey Mason Music/Zone 4/Interscope Records) will be released September 29th.
Earlier issued from the album was the heartfelt, richly textured ballad “Stronger” from Mary J. Blige. Among the other tracks are “History,” produced by Kanye West, from rap giant Jay-Z; “I’m Ballin’” from young sensation Soulja Boy Tell’Em; “King On Set” from T.I. featuring Young Dro; and “Drop It Low,” the debut single from one of today’s most sought after songwriters, Ester Dean (Mary J. Blige, Pussycat Dolls, Keri Hilson), which features Chris Brown. Also heard are “Top Of The World” (Rich Boy), “We Ready” (Ya Boy), “Go Hard” (Hayes), Frozen (Jared Evans) and “If You Dream,” with its impressive lineup of Tank, Tyrese, Toni Braxton, Jordin Sparks, Omarion, Faith Evans, JoJo, Charlie Wilson, Tamar Braxton and Steven Russel, produced by Harvey Mason Jr. (whose credits include Beyonce, Chris Brown, Whitney Houston, and Jennifer Hudson).
MORE THAN A GAME, from Lionsgate and Harvey Mason Media in association with Interscope Records, opens in Los Angeles, New York and Cleveland on October 2nd. Five talented young basketball players from Akron, Ohio star in this remarkable true-life coming of age story about friendship and loyalty in the face of great adversity. Coached by a charismatic but inexperienced player’s father, and led by future NBA superstar LeBron James, the Fab Five’s improbable nine-year journey leads them from a decrepit inner-city gym to the doorstep of a national high school championship. Along the way, the close-knit team is repeatedly tested — both on and off the court — as pressures within, including James’ exploding worldwide celebrity, threaten to destroy everything they’ve set out to achieve together. MORE THAN A GAME, directed by Kristopher Belman, combines a series of unforgettable one-on-one interviews with rare news footage, never-before-seen home videos and personal family photographs to bring this heart-wrenching and wholly American story to life.
NEW Drake ft Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Eminem - "Forever" AUDIO
http://www.imeem.com/morethanagamemovie/music/wb_PfNUw/drake-feat-kanye-west-lil-wayne-and-eminem-forever/
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PROVIDE COLLABORATION OF A LIFETIME ON “FOREVER”
FROM MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM MORE THAN A GAME
MARY J. BLIGE, JAY-Z, SOULJA BOY TELL’EM, T.I., ESTER DEAN, CHRIS BROWN, TANK, TYRESE AND OTHERS ALSO HEARD ON POWERFUL AND UPLIFTING ALBUM FOR FILM DOCUMENTING THE RISE OF NBA STAR LEBRON JAMES
Santa Monica, Ca – Only King James (aka LeBron James) could bring together three kings of hip-hop and one of the hottest new emcees in the game. “Forever,” the new single from the forthcoming album MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM MORE THAN A GAME, headlines rising star Drake and features Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem in a song about endurance and staying power. “Forever,” produced by Boi-1da, will be available at iTunes September 15th. MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM MORE THAN A GAME (Harvey Mason Music/Zone 4/Interscope Records) will be released September 29th.
Earlier issued from the album was the heartfelt, richly textured ballad “Stronger” from Mary J. Blige. Among the other tracks are “History,” produced by Kanye West, from rap giant Jay-Z; “I’m Ballin’” from young sensation Soulja Boy Tell’Em; “King On Set” from T.I. featuring Young Dro; and “Drop It Low,” the debut single from one of today’s most sought after songwriters, Ester Dean (Mary J. Blige, Pussycat Dolls, Keri Hilson), which features Chris Brown. Also heard are “Top Of The World” (Rich Boy), “We Ready” (Ya Boy), “Go Hard” (Hayes), Frozen (Jared Evans) and “If You Dream,” with its impressive lineup of Tank, Tyrese, Toni Braxton, Jordin Sparks, Omarion, Faith Evans, JoJo, Charlie Wilson, Tamar Braxton and Steven Russel, produced by Harvey Mason Jr. (whose credits include Beyonce, Chris Brown, Whitney Houston, and Jennifer Hudson).
MORE THAN A GAME, from Lionsgate and Harvey Mason Media in association with Interscope Records, opens in Los Angeles, New York and Cleveland on October 2nd. Five talented young basketball players from Akron, Ohio star in this remarkable true-life coming of age story about friendship and loyalty in the face of great adversity. Coached by a charismatic but inexperienced player’s father, and led by future NBA superstar LeBron James, the Fab Five’s improbable nine-year journey leads them from a decrepit inner-city gym to the doorstep of a national high school championship. Along the way, the close-knit team is repeatedly tested — both on and off the court — as pressures within, including James’ exploding worldwide celebrity, threaten to destroy everything they’ve set out to achieve together. MORE THAN A GAME, directed by Kristopher Belman, combines a series of unforgettable one-on-one interviews with rare news footage, never-before-seen home videos and personal family photographs to bring this heart-wrenching and wholly American story to life.
NEW Drake ft Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Eminem - "Forever" AUDIO
http://www.imeem.com/morethanagamemovie/music/wb_PfNUw/drake-feat-kanye-west-lil-wayne-and-eminem-forever/
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