SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS: Based on the Song by John Denver (John Denver & Kids!)
The J-Walk Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
The interview I posted earlier was revealed to be fake. Therefore, I've been asked to post another. This one is real. How did you first hear of the J-Walk Blog, and how long have you been reading it? I have no idea of where I heard of it, but I know I've been reading it since sometime in sometime in late 2003. What's the significance of your screen name? It's my real name. The one my Mom and Dad gave...
MTV News (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Young Money boss Cortez Bryant is working with authorities to find person claiming to be him. By Gil Kaufman Lil Wayne Photo: Sarah A. Friedman/Contour by Getty Images Someone has apparently been trying to pass themselves off as Cortez Bryant, the manager of rappers Drake and Lil Wayne . According to a statement released by Bryant Management, "It has come to light that an individual has been...
Chicago Breaking News (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
In the wake of a federal order placing race off-limits as a key admissions criterion to the city's most competitive schools, the Chicago Public Schools will use a battery of socioeconomic factors to distribute the coveted spots -- a strategy officials hope will maintain racial integration while enhancing economic integration. It is unclear what the impact of the new policy will be. The district is...
The Business Insider (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Google is sponsoring free wireless Internet in a select group of 47 airports from now through mid-January. (In addition to sponsoring free wi-fi on Virgin America flights.) The downside: Only two of the ten busiest U.S. airports will be included: McCarran International in Las Vegas and George Bush International in Houston. Not included: Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare, LAX, Dallas-Fort Worth, JFK, Denver...
prefixmag (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
It’s been a busy week for Jay-Z, with the release of his “Empire State of Mind” video , an appearance on Jools Holland’s show , and a well-publicized diss from Beanie Sigel. His work promoting The Blueprint 3 is only just beginning, and the hip-hop star has just announced a full North American tour in early 2010. Young Jeezy will open up for Jay-Z on all dates, and these shows...
MTV News (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Young Jeezy will open; tickets go on sale November 13. By MTV News staff Jay-Z Photo: Larry Busacca/ Getty Images Mere hours after Jay-Z rocked the MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin, he announced the North American dates for his 2010 BP3 Tour via a press release from promoter LiveNation. The tour will begin on February 22 in Houston, with more dates to be announced soon. Young Jeezy is scheduled to...
Alter The Press! (Free subscription) | 20/10/2009
Deas Vail have signed to Mono Vs Stereo Records and will release their new album 'Birds and Cages' on October 27th. Deas Vail are currently on tour with Mae and will tour with Owl City in early 2010. On Tour with Mae 10/19 The Venue Boise, ID 10/20 The Railyard Billings, MO 10/21 In The Venue Salt Lake City, UT 10/22 The Marquis Denver, CO 10/23 The Record Bar Kansas City, MO 10/24 Triple Rock Social...
Merry Swankster (Free subscription) | 19/10/2009
[The Gossip - Monday] [Dodos - Thursday] [Ruby Suns - Thursday] [Sunset Rubdown - Friday] [Moby - Saturday] I'm really bummed about not being in town this week to catch Kiwi band the Ruby Suns opening slot for the Dodos. Double bummer actually, since tomorrow I fly to Chicago for a non-MS related engagement, which means I'll miss them twice this week ! Woe is me. I adore the Ruby Suns 2008 album,...
Rock on the Streets (Free subscription) | 05/10/2009
Paramore have announced that all their North American tour dates through Oct. 9 will be postponed due to singer Hayley suffering from laryngitis. The tour will resume on October 10 and all postponed dates will be rescheduled (see list below). Refunds will be available at point of purchase. Paramore New Dates: 10.10 CHICAGO, IL @ House Of Blues 10.11 DETROIT, MI @ The Fillmore 10.15 TORONTO, ON @ Kool...
Alter The Press! (Free subscription) | 02/10/2009
Paramore have postponed all US dates from today until October 9th, due to Hayley Williams suffering from laryngitis. Tickets for all postponed dates will be honored at the rescheduled dates listed below. Refunds may also be claimed at point of purchase. New Dates: 10.10 CHICAGO, IL @ House Of Blues 10.11 DETROIT, MI @ The Fillmore 10.15 TORONTO, ON @ Kool Haus 10.16 MONTCLAIR, NJ @ The Wellmont Theatre...
mel.opho.be (Free subscription) | 30/09/2009
During an interview with MTV News, Lady Gaga explained the concept behind her new joint tour with Kanye West . And she said: “The storyline is that Kanye [West] is on one end of the stage and I’m on the other, and the whole show, we are trying to get to where each other is,” [Lady Gaga] said. “I want something that he has, which is the fame, and he wants something that I have,...
Alter The Press! (Free subscription) | 30/09/2009
Set Your Goals will rejoin the Alternative Press Fall Ball Tour on October 10th, after having been forced to cancel 12 dates due to a personal issue. Messege from the band: "We wanted to let everyone know that everything is back on track and our bandmate is on the road to recovery. Set Your Goals will be joining up with the Alternative Press Fall Ball Tour on 10/10 in Chico, CA and we honestly...
Pop Culture for the Cultured (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009
Here is the tour promo for the Kanye West x Lady Gaga outing, called Fame Kills. Fame Kills from kwest on Vimeo . I dont get it either, but you'd better believe Ill be there. Here are the dates. Nov. 10 – Phoenix, AZ @ US Airways Center Nov. 11 – San Diego, CA @ Vegas Arena Nov. 13 – Las Vegas, NV @ Madalay Bay Events Center Nov. 15 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center Nov. 16 –...
DJ Code Blue (Free subscription) | 19/09/2009
Kanye West and Lady Gaga's have announced the dates for their Fame Kills USA Tour. The tour kicks off on 10th November in Phoenix Arizona, and runs through to January 24th in Dallas, Texas. Tickets go on sale on 25th January, although pre-sale tickets are available to Kanye West fan club members and Citi cardholders. Buy Tickets Fame Kills Tour feat. Kanye West & Lady Gaga Kanye West & Lady...
TalkLeft (Free subscription) | 16/09/2009
I've missed a lot of news yesterday and today while trying to meet a deadline for filing briefs. Now I'm off to the jail to share them with my clients. Here's what I would have blogged about if I had been online: A Botched Execution in Ohio Results in Delay House Introduces Legislation to Repeal DOMA . Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette released this statement . Obama Seeks to Deny Bagram Prisoners...
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