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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

 

 

Gwen Stefani Feels Safe in London 
June 6, 2010 – In a world where the paparazzi are more common as corn Gwen Stefani says privacy and safety are more important than ever, especially for her kids. The No Doubt singer, who is married to former Bush lead singer Gavin Rossdale, says London England has brought her security and convenience.

Stefani says, “I don’t drive when I’m there and I like that. It’s a different lifestyle to be able to walk to the little village and get milk. I take Kingston to the gym with me, with no nanny or assistant and that would be very rare in Los Angeles – that I could actually go somewhere on my own. Things can get out of hand with the paparazzi, so I don’t feel safe.”
   
She adds,  “I miss my family when I’m in England. And when I’m in Los Angeles, I miss the role I have when I’m in London. Usually I’m not working in London, so Gavin spoils me and I get to be really dependent.”

Though her husband’s culture is something she appreciates Stefani especially sees the effect it has on their two children. She told InStyle Magazine, “I can’t do an English accent – I can’t even pretend. But kids are like little sponges. Once in a while, Kingston will pick up a word, like, 'I’m going to have a bahhth.’ And I’m like, 'Really? A bahhth?!” - by John Beaudin

No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani Blames Eating for Lack of New Music
May 19, 2009 – No Doubt kicked off their comeback tour this past weekend in Las Vegas all dressed in white. P Diddy and golfer Tiger Woods were in the audience and reviews were generally great. The band however is touring without a new album. Gwen Stefani told Billboard.com that she blames that on eating too much, "My plan was to get pregnant and write a record, but instead of writing, I just ate all the time,” she says.

Stefani has a reputation of hating the songwriting process, "Writing is always really hard for me -- I hate it and hate it and then I do it, and I'm happy it's done.” She and the band hope the juices will flow during their summer tour.

Let’s clarify that the four members of No Doubt have been busy since their last album, “Rock Steady” in 2001. Stefani’s two solo albums easily proved that she had the goods to be a superstar. According to Nielsen/SoundScan, 2004’s "Love. Angel. Music. Baby.," sold 4 million copies, and 2006’s "The Sweet Escape," picked up  1.7 million in sales. She also became a bonafide fashion designer with her clothing line and, oh yeah, she had two boys, ages 8 months and 3 years.

Tony Kanal, the bassist worked with Stefani as a co-writer on her solo outings and also worked with Pink. Drummer Adrian Young enjoyed the good life by golfing most of the time in between session work. Guitarist Tom Dumont did some documentary work and produced two albums.

The No Doubt tour will continue until early August (check out dates below). – By John Beaudin

No Doubt Looking for Inspiration for New Tunes
May 8, 2009 – It’s been 8 years since No Doubt released an album of new material and with an upcoming summer tour the band is looking for new inspiration, hopefully on the road.

"These are all steps in the process of making the record," bassist Tony Kanal told MTV News. "That's what this tour is. And it's kind of cool, because it's nontraditional. Usually, you make a record, and you go on the road. And there's something sort of challenging and exciting about the fact that we're doing it a little bit differently this time around. And, of course, when we do something, we can't really do it small, so here we are doing 55 huge shows, but I think it's going to lead into us making a great record, and I really honestly believe that. Once we reconnect onstage and reconnect with all the people who have supported us, I think it's going to inspire us to make an amazing record."

Gwen Stefani said, "I think it's really super-rewarding to write music, For me, personally, it's the magic of the whole thing. It's something you don't have control over. Every time that I've ever written a song, it's always a miracle. I go, 'Wait, how did I write that?' And I think that's the journey we're on right now, is to figure out how to do it again. And I do that every time, and I know that, but it's this whole writer's block, frustrating and tortured process. But the reward of that — especially if it's a hit, and you know it right away when you write it if it's going to be — there's kind of nothing like that, because you're creating something. It is like having a baby, in a way, because it's something that's there permanently, that you created and comes through you and... I think that's what we're all aiming towards."

No Doubt kicks off their tour on May 19. – by Kari Graham

No Doubt Will Give You Entire Catalog with Concert Tickets
March 4, 2009 – No Doubt is beatin’ the recession. The band is giving fans a huge present on their comeback tour – free downloads of their entire digital catalog. Anyone purchasing top-price tickets will get the free package, which consists of over 80 songs from 7 albums.

No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont said, "Since the band is heading back to the road, we wanted to find a cool way to get people listening to our music and stoke them with a great deal at the same time. With this download, it's easy for fans to get psyched up to hear our music live once again and that rocks."

The tour kicks off in Atlantic City on May 2nd and tickets go on sale this Saturday, March 7. Remember this is only available for tickets priced over $42.50. Anyone buying the higher priced tickets will receive a download code with am expiry date of 30 days. This exclusive deal also includes a download of the bands new single, ‘Stand and Deliver’ originally done by Adam and the Ants.- by John Beaudin
 

Here are the albums:
No Doubt (1992)
The Beacon Street Collection (1995)
Tragic Kingdom (1995)
Return Of Saturn (2000)
Rock Steady (2001)
Everything In Time (B-Sides, Rarities, Remixes) (2003)
The Singles 1992-2003 (2003)

No Doubt Gets Back Together
Nov. 24, 2008 – When No Doubt gets back together will they perform that crappy ‘Hollaback Girl?’ Probably. Gwen Stefani and the boys of No Doubt are reforming for a tour in 2009 to promote an album that the band has been putting together most of this year.

On their official website, they made the announcement via pretend text messaging.
"I have cabin fever. Maybe we should play some shows or something," guitarist Tom Dumont wrote. Vocalist Gwen Stefani answered, "I think we should go out now. I don't think we should wait. Pack up the babies and get a bunch of nannies. So fun! Would be so inspiring to get out there and play all those songs again."

Stefani has been too busy as a mother lately to participate in the new album. She gave birth to her second child in August.

No Doubt’s last album was ‘Rock Steady’ in 2001 and they haven’t played together live since 2004. Stefani released two solo albums, one had that crappy ‘Hollaback Girl’ tune which I can’t freakin’ get out of my head. The other guys appeared on Scott Weiland’s solo album. – By John Beaudin