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UPDATE: Al Jarreau Getting Better
July 25, 2010 – There is much good news coming from Al Jarreau. The singer is finally feeling better after a scare on Thursday. Just before heading to the stage in Barcelonette the Grammy winner collapsed after feeling incredibly weak. He was suffering breathing problems and quickly moved to a Marseille hospital by helicopter Saturday. More

Grammy-winner Al Jarreau Hospitalized in France
July 24, 2010 – Al Jarreau fell ill just before taking the stage on Thursday. The Jazz legend was then hospitalized with respiratory problems, according to French health officials. Jarreau, 70, was ready for a concert in Barcelonette, in southern France near the Italian border, when he became weak. More

 

Slash Quits Smoking After Losing Mother To Lung Cancer
June 18, 2010 – Let’s face it, most people don’t change unless they have to. For Slash his big lifestyle switch came after he lost his mother to lung cancer. More

Miley Cyrus Calls Perez Hilton an Idiot over Crotchless Pics
June 18, 2010 – It seems with every post Perez Hilton is making more enemies but this time he may be in real hot water. The blogger posted a picture of 17-year-old Miley Cyrus supposedly without underwear (turns out the pics were fake) that could potentially be considered child pornography. More

Coldplay Finally Says Yes to Glee
June 18, 2010 – Bryan Adams does not want his music performed on Glee but Coldplay, after initially saying no, has finally caved and will let the popular musical TV program use their tunes. More

Adam Lambert Releases “If I Had You”
June 18, 2010 – You can say a lot of things about Adam Lambert but calling him boring just doesn’t work. His debut album ‘For Your Entertainment’ juggles as much inspiration from the seventies as it does on current musical playgrounds. More

Christina Aguilera: “I'm Just a Very Sexual Person By Nature”
June 17, 2010 - How one looks at sexuality can change with the arrival of a child. Though many things went topsy turvy for Christina Aguilera after having her son Max, the singer maintains that she’s still the same sexual being she was before being a mother. More

Coldplay Set to Release 5th Studio Album Before Years End
June 15, 2010 – I wonder if Coldplay is feeling a little pressure as they head into the home stretch of finishing their new album? The last project 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends’ (the dumbest album title in history), from 2008, sold 8.1 million copies worldwide. More

Shakira Says She Could Pose Nude Someday
June 15, 2010 – Seems like Shakira is dangling carrots! The singer says even though she has no plans on posing nude she still believes there could be a change of plans someday. More

Fergie Puts Babies On Hold For Music
June 14, 2010 – Fergie says there will be lots of time for kids but, for now, her life circles around husband and actor Josh Duhamel and her band Black Eyed Peas. “Everyone tries to rush you into everything in the press these days,” say the singer, “but for me right now it’s all about Black Eyed Peas – there’s no room in my schedule to have a child.” More

 
BIRTHDAYS

June 19:
Brian Welch (Korn) (1969)
Brian Vander Ark (The Verve Pipe) (1964)
Paula Abdul (1962)
Ann Wilson (Heart) (1950)

June 20:
Twiggy Ramirez (Marilyn Manson) (1972)
Murphy Karges (Sugar Ray) (1968)
John Taylor (Duran Duran) (1960)
Michael Anthony (Van Halen) (1955)
Cyndi Lauper (1953)
Lionel Richie (1949)
Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys) (1942)

June 21:
Mike Einziger (Incubus) (1976)
Mark Brzezicki (Big Country) (1957)
Joey Kramer (Aerosmith) (1950)
Joey Molland (Badfinger) (1948)
Ray Davies (The Kinks) (1944)

June 22:
Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies) (1970)
Mike Edwards (Jesus Jones) (1964)
Alan Anton (Cowboy Junkies) (1959)
Gary Beers (INXS) (1957)
Derek Forbes (Simple Minds) (1956)
Alan Osmond (The Osmonds) (1949)
Todd Rundgren (1948)
Howard Kaylan (The Turtles) (1945)
Kris Kristofferson (1936)

June 23:
Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) (1962)

June 24:
Mario Calire (The Wallflowers) (1973)
Glenn Medeiros (1970)
Curt Smith (Tears For Fears) (1961)
Andy McCluskey (O.M.D.) (1959)
Astro (UB40) (1957)
John Illsley (Dire Straits) (1949)
Jeff Beck (1944)
Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac) (1942)

June 25:
Candyman (1968)
George Michael (1963)
David Paich (Toto) (1954)
Tim Finn (Crowded House) (1952)
Ian McDonald (Foreigner) (1946)
Allen Lanier (Blue Oyster Cult) (1946)
Carly Simon (1945)

June 26:
Colin Greenwood (Radiohead) (1968)
Mark Decloedt (EMF) (1967)
Terri Nunn (Berlin) (1961)
Patty Smyth (1957)
Chris Isaak (1956)
Mick Jones (The Clash) (1955)
Billy Davis, Jr. (Fifth Dimension) (1940)

June 27:
Bruce Johnston (The Beach Boys) (1942)

June 28:
Bobby Harrison (Procol Harum) (1943)

June 29:
Stedman Pearson (Five Star) (1964)
Evelyn "Champagne" King (1960)
Colin Hay (Men At Work) (1954)
Ian Paice (Deep Purple / Whitesnake) (1948)

June 30:
Tom Drummond (Better Than Ezra) (1969)
Adrian Wright (Human League) (1956)
Hal Lindes (Dire Straits) (1953)
Andy Scott (Sweet) (1951)
Stanley Clarke (1951)
Glenn Shorrock (Little River Band) (1944)
Lena Horne (1917)

NEW REVIEWS

A Disappointing Return for Sade
REVIEW - Sade – Soldier of Love
June 16, 2010 – There’s always been an understated value to everything that Sade does and sameness to her entire repertoire. That quality of old wine has served the singer/band well… until now. Unlike Norah Jones who has, at least, tried to mix-up-the-pot, Sade really needs to stop wearing the same dress to every party. More

NEW INTERVIEWS

 

 

UPDATE: Al Jarreau Getting Better
July 25, 2010 – There is much good news coming from Al Jarreau. The singer is finally feeling better after a scare on Thursday. Just before heading to the stage in Barcelonette the Grammy winner collapsed after feeling incredibly weak. He was suffering breathing problems and quickly moved to a Marseille hospital by helicopter Saturday.

Now hospital authorities say Jarreau is feeling much better and is in good spirits even though his stay will be extended another three-four days for monitoring. In a statement the singer’s manager said after a few more tests Jarreau, "Hopes to resume his tour at the end of the coming week." More

 

Grammy-winner Al Jarreau Hospitalized in France
July 24, 2010 – Al Jarreau fell ill just before taking the stage on Thursday. The Jazz legend was then hospitalized with respiratory problems, according to French health officials.

Jarreau, 70, was ready for a concert in Barcelonette, in southern France near the Italian border, when he became weak.

Yesterday the singer was in intensive care but has since been downgraded to stable condition and is conscious and breathing without assistance. Hospital spokesperson Pierre-Yvan Simonoviez says, "His condition stabilized by late morning but remains worrying... He is conscious, awake but tired."

Though not confirmed some are speculating that his condition might have been brought on from fatigue and the altitude in Barcelonette. Jarreau's agent announced that the singer's next few concerts have now been cancelled. More

 

Slash Quits Smoking After Losing Mother To Lung Cancer
June 18, 2010 – Let’s face it, most people don’t change unless they have to. For Slash his big lifestyle switch came after he lost his mother to lung cancer. The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist had tried quitting before but it didn’t stick, “I’ve been off them for a year. The first time I quit smoking was because me and my wife just had a baby and she claimed the baby smelled like an ashtray. So I thought, 'Well, I’ll give it a shot.’ So I quit for a year and then I started again.”

Death on the other hand tends to be a stronger motivator for most people and it certainly was for Slash, “Then this time my mom died of lung cancer, and I got sick with pneumonia. And after I got sick I had a cigarette in my hand and a lighter and I was about to smoke – and it just seemed really stubborn of me.” More

Miley Cyrus Calls Perez Hilton an Idiot over Crotchless Pics
June 18, 2010 – It seems with every post Perez Hilton is making more enemies but this time he may be in real hot water. The blogger posted a picture of 17-year-old Miley Cyrus supposedly without underwear (turns out the pics were fake) that could potentially be considered child pornography.

Cyrus told Ryan Seacrest, "That's like, some idiot being an idiot -- that's not me, you know what I'm saying?"

“Seems like the whole world is thinking I posted a photo of Miley’s vagina without underwear on,” said Hilton. “Do you think Miley is that stupid to be out in public without panties?”

The picture was taken off the site but the damage has been done. Now reports are saying the picture was changed using Photoshop but the law states that he could still be in trouble. Real picture or Photoshop, it makes no difference in the eyes of the law.

I think it’s safe to say many celebrities would like nothing more than Perez to disappear. The blogger constantly attacks actors; reality stars and musicians but few have attacked him back in fear of his wrath. That kind of power can be dangerous and though we doubt that Perez will face charges it’s only a matter of time before karma will come knocking on his door and kick him in the face. More

Coldplay Finally Says Yes to Glee
June 18, 2010 – Bryan Adams does not want his music performed on Glee but Coldplay, after initially saying no, has finally caved and will let the popular musical TV program use their tunes.

Writer-producer Ryan Murphy says, "At the beginning, a lot of people didn't know what we were and asked to see pages in advance, but I refused because I didn't want to set precedent of them having any involvement. My favorite rejection was Bryan Adams. Coldplay and Bryan Adams were really the only rejections. But Coldplay called a week ago and said, 'We're sorry, you can have our catalogue.'"

Getting your music played on Glee can lead to big bucks for the songwriters and publishers. After Journey’s classic ‘Don’t Stop Believing” was used, it peaked at #4 Billboard’s Hot 100. More

Adam Lambert Releases “If I Had You”
June 18, 2010 – You can say a lot of things about Adam Lambert but calling him boring just doesn’t work. His debut album ‘For Your Entertainment’ juggles as much inspiration from the seventies as it does on current musical playgrounds.

Now Lambert has just released another single ‘If I Had You’ featuring a dance/rock mix and a video inspired by his adventures at the famous Burning Man Festival.


Says Lambert, "In addition to the fantastic beat and melody, the song's lyrics are what really stand out to me about this uplifting jam. It explores all the glitz of life in celebrity culture but reveals how it can all be a facade without true connectivity to others. The message is one of Love. Over the past year, in addition to my unbelievable opportunities, I have also been faced with the unique challenge of staying positive in light of some critics and closed mindedness. My friends, family, and my devoted fans have been a key force in keeping me grounded. I wanted to make a video that paid tribute to the wonderful people who've inspired me to become the artist and spirit I am today." More

Christina Aguilera: “I'm Just a Very Sexual Person By Nature”
June 17, 2010 - How one looks at sexuality can change with the arrival of a child. Though many things went topsy turvy for Christina Aguilera after having her son Max, the singer maintains that she’s still the same sexual being she was before being a mother.

She told The Observer: "For a while your body is definitely not your body and you very willingly give it up for your child, but now I feel more confident and comfortable with what my body can do.”

Aguilera is set to appear opposite Cher in the new movie ‘Burlesque’ and says the whole experience helped her plug into her naughty side, "I'm just a very sexual person by nature, that's partly why I agreed to do the movie that I did. I just think the art of the tease is a beautiful art form." More

A Disappointing Return for Sade
REVIEW - Sade – Soldier of Love
June 16, 2010 – There’s always been an understated value to everything that Sade does and sameness to her entire repertoire. That quality of old wine has served the singer/band well… until now. Unlike Norah Jones who has, at least, tried to mix-up-the-pot, Sade really needs to stop wearing the same dress to every party.

Not to be taken lightly, Sade, the lady and band, has only released 6 albums of original music but stand as one of the most successful musical outlets of the last 25 years. Staying power is rare but Sade certainly has it and her voice, even on this album, is the stuff of angels. Still haunting, peaceful and distinctive, it's a quality that's truly rare in music and it's as captivating as the sirens song.

The album kicks off with “The Moon and the Sky” which, without comparisons to the past, sounds like a garden-variety album track from a generic Smooth Jazz vocalist but it’s still drop-dead boring and gloomy at that. More

 

Coldplay Set to Release 5th Studio Album Before Years End
June 15, 2010 – I wonder if Coldplay is feeling a little pressure as they head into the home stretch of finishing their new album? The last project 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends’ (the dumbest album title in history), from 2008, sold 8.1 million copies worldwide.

The bands website says, “With the project getting something of a reboot after Latin America, they've been very much back in the exploratory phase again. As described in the previous blog, there is a list of songs now and those songs have verses, choruses, riffs, lyrics and so on. These are the raw materials, though. Unrefined and rough, this is the record's skin and bones, if you will. The "turning into something beautiful" bit, is the result of two methodologies.” More

 

Shakira Says She Could Pose Nude Someday
June 15, 2010 – Seems like Shakira is dangling carrots! The singer says even though she has no plans on posing nude she still believes there could be a change of plans someday.

The popular singer, who was born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, recently appeared in a skin-tight body suit in her ‘She Wolf’ video says,  “Around 10 years ago I couldn’t imagine putting on a skin-tight body suit and high heels and dancing in a golden cage, hanging upside down from the bars. Today I’m saying I’ll never show myself naked. Our opinions change all the time.”

She adds, “I don’t want to and I don’t have to. I couldn’t strip naked. Maybe when I’m 40 I will change my mind.”  More

 

Fergie Puts Babies On Hold For Music
June 14, 2010 – Fergie says there will be lots of time for kids but, for now, her life circles around husband and actor Josh Duhamel and her band Black Eyed Peas. “Everyone tries to rush you into everything in the press these days,” say the singer,  “but for me right now it’s all about Black Eyed Peas – there’s no room in my schedule to have a child.”

Fergie adds, “Even if I wanted to get pregnant, there’s no way I could perform on stage and be pregnant, I would feel too guilty.” She says it’s clear that once the babies come they will be first. “One thing at a time for me. There’s a saying, I forget who said it, but it was a really good quote that said women can have it all, just not all at once. It’s too much if you’re doing everything all at once.” More

 

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