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1.Police Investigate Lady GaGa Concert Ticket Fraud - Patch (news.google.com)
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2.Kara DioGuardi exits "American Idol" - "Idol" Notes (www.soundspike.com)
Fox made Kara DioGuardi's departure from "American Idol [ tickets ]" official as the rumor mill continued to heat up over the arrival of Jennifer Lopez as a judge. DioGuardi was a judge in the series' eighth and ninth seasons.In a statement issued by ...
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4.Kara DioGuardi Departs American Idol (www.billboard.biz)
Ending weeks of speculation, Kara DioGuardi and Fox announced late Friday that she would be departing as a judge on "American Idol" after two seasons.
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5.Howard Stern 'Pretty Sure' About Sirius XM Exit (www.billboard.biz)
Radio personality considering possible Internet ventures.
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6.Appeals Court Rules For Eminem In Royalty Lawsuit (www.billboard.biz)
A federal appeals court has found Eminem's former production company is entitled to more money from downloads of the rapper's songs and ringtones.
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7.Apple's Ping: The Review Round-Up (www.billboard.biz)
The reviews are in and it's a decidedly mixed bag. Click-through for the round-up.
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8.Business Matters: Google's Music Plans, Walkman Outsells iPod and more (www.billboard.biz)
Opinion and analysis of the day's music news.
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9.BETTER KNOW A PANELIST: Business Lawyer Josh Kaplan (www.billboard.biz)
Did you know that the Billboard and Adweek Music & Advertising event, which runs Sept. 15-16 in Chicago, features a veritable who's who from the music, advertising and branding worlds? Like who? Like Josh Kaplan!
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10.Ian Rogers: I'm Not Leaving Topspin For Google (www.billboard.biz)
It looks like we can cut the Topspin CEO's name off the list of execs likely to take the top spot at Google Music.
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11.Today’s Presales (presalecentral.net)
Unfortunately, there are no notable presales for today due to the Labor Day holiday. However, if we do happen to find any presales later on, we will be sure to post them.
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12.Critic's picks - pop music - Boston Globe (news.google.com)
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13.Stampeders and Lions Make Trade - Boxscore News (news.google.com)
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14.Kara DioGuardi exits "American Idol" (www.soundspike.com)
Fox made Kara DioGuardi's departure from "American Idol [ tickets ]" official as the rumor mill continued to heat up over the arrival of Jennifer Lopez as a judge. DioGuardi was a judge in the series' eighth and ninth seasons.In a statement issued by ...
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15.Snoop Dogg tracks headed for "Rock Band" - Pop Notes (www.soundspike.com)
Eight Snoop Dogg [ tickets ] tracks are being readied for the "Rock Band" music store. Most tracks will be available for Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 on Tuesday (9/7).Snoop is the first solo rap artist to have music featured in the "Rock Band" series. ...con...
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16.Rapper T.I. and his wife arrested in L.A. - Pop Notes (www.soundspike.com)
Rapper T.I. [ tickets ] and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle were arrested Wednesday night (9/1) after police said they found "a controlled substance" during a traffic stop in Los Angeles County.According to reports out of Los Angeles, sheriff's deputies ...
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17.Kings of Leon to release "Radioactive" single (www.soundspike.com)
A video for "Radioactive," the first single from Kings of Leon [ tickets ]'s new album, "Come Around Sundown," will debut on kingsofleon.com and Vevo on Sept. 8, and will hit radio on Sept. 13.The album is due in stores on Oct. 19, but pre-orders via i...
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18.Lady Gaga to join Yoko's Plastic Ono Band in Los Angeles - Crowd Control blog (www.soundspike.com)
Yoko Ono [ tickets ]'s upcoming Plastic Ono Band [ tickets ] concert in Los Angeles will feature guest performers Lady Gaga [ tickets ], Iggy Pop [ tickets ], Perry Farrell [ tickets ], and Sonic Youth [ tickets ]'s Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon, among...
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19.Snoop Dogg tracks headed for "Rock Band" - Pop Notes - [Pop Notes Blog] (www.soundspike.com)
Eight Snoop Dogg [ tickets ] tracks are being readied for the "Rock Band" music store. Most tracks will be available for Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 on Tuesday (9/7).Snoop is the first solo rap artist to have music featured in the "Rock Band" series. ...con...
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20.Vampire Weekend cancels Seattle-area show - Crowd Control blog (www.soundspike.com)
Vampire Weekend [ tickets ]'s fans turned out for the band's scheduled Sunday night (8/29) performance at Marymoor Park amphitheater in Redmond, WA, but the band canceled the show at the last minute.The band explained what happened in a statement poste...
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21.In Pictures: Brooks & Dunn in Nashville (www.soundspike.com)
Nashville was definitely the place to be last night (9/2) for country music fans as Brooks & Dunn [ tickets ] celebrated the end of their 20-year career together in front of a sold-out crowd. Kix Brooks set the tone early telling the audience, "This is...
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22.Radiohead turns over soundboard tapes for free DIY concert film (www.soundspike.com)
"Radiohead [ tickets ] Live in Praha" -- a fan-created DVD concert film recorded by a group of 50 fans wielding inexpensive video cameras during the band's Aug. 23, 2009 performance in Prague -- is now streaming on YouTube and available for free downlo...
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23.John Lennon's toilet fetches $14,740 at auction - Pop Notes (www.soundspike.com)
A toilet that served John Lennon at his Tittenhurst Park home in Berkshire, England, from 1969 through 1971 was sold at auction in Liverpool Saturday (8/28) for 9,500 pounds, or $14,740.According to the auction catalog, Lennon had the porcelain toilet ...
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24.Slash files for divorce - Pop Notes (www.soundspike.com)
Former Guns N' Roses [ tickets ] guitarist Slash [ tickets ] is seeking a divorce from his wife of nine years, Perla Ferrar.Slash reportedly filed legal documents in Los Angeles Superior Court today (8/30), listing the date of separation as July 15 and...
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25.V V Brown steps up to headline club gigs (www.soundspike.com)
R&B singer V V Brown [ tickets ], who has opened shows for Maroon 5, Kris Allen and Owl City, has added a handful of headlining dates in the fall. Brown will hit six cities between Oct. 21 and 28 as she continues to push her debut album, "Travelling L...
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26.Santana extends Vegas residency, visits Europe behind "Guitar Heaven" (www.soundspike.com)
Nearly two months after asking his drummer, Cindy Blackman, to marry him during a Chicago concert, Santana [ tickets ] has decided to follow up a forthcoming European run with another round of Las Vegas performances that extend into 2011. The legendary...
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27.Green Day talks up possible live album (www.soundspike.com)
As the final stretch of Green Day [ tickets ]'s North American tour winds down, the band appears to be readying a live album featuring highlights of the trek.Word of the project initially surfaced in an Aug. 24 tweet on the band's official Twitter acco...
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28."American Idol" to wrap up auditions in L.A. - ["Idol" Notes Blog] (www.soundspike.com)
The final stop on the "American Idol" audition tour will be in the Los Angeles area on Sept. 22.Auditions for the 10th season of the Fox-TV singing competition will be held at the Forum in Inglewood, CA. Men and women between the ages of 15 and 28 year...
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29.Jones to fight in Pensacola - Navarre Press (news.google.com)
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30.Penguins single-game seats to go on sale - Pittsburgh Post Gazette (news.google.com)
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31.In Pictures: Megadeth in Daly City, CA (www.soundspike.com)
Megadeth [ tickets ]'s 12th studio album, "Endgame," debuted last September at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, and reportedly has since sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide.This was not lost on the folks behind Guitar Hero, who will feature the track "T...
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32.Mary J. Blige hits the road with Jazmine Sullivan (www.soundspike.com)
Mary J. Blige [ tickets ] will join up with R&B songstress Jazmine Sullivan [ tickets ] for a major market outing this fall before heading overseas for a handful of dates.Following a couple of one-off performances, including an appearance Monday (9/6) ...
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33.Bon Jovi, Brad Paisley booked for free Gulf Coast shows (www.soundspike.com)
Bon Jovi [ tickets ] and Brad Paisley [ tickets ] -- following in the footsteps of Jimmy Buffett [ tickets ] -- are set to play free concerts in Gulf Shores, AL, that city officials hope will draw tourists back to the region as it recovers from the rec...
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34.Rapper T.I. and his wife arrested in L.A. - Pop Notes - [Pop Notes Blog] (www.soundspike.com)
Rapper T.I. [ tickets ] and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle were arrested Wednesday night (9/1) after police said they found "a controlled substance" during a traffic stop in Los Angeles County.According to reports out of Los Angeles, sheriff's deputies ...
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35.Guns N' Roses walk off in Ireland, Axl tweets about Reading, Leeds problems (www.soundspike.com)
Axl Rose responded via Twitter to reports that Guns N' Roses [ tickets ] were at fault for delays at the Reading and Leeds festivals, but that didn't assuage fans in Ireland who greeted the band with boos and thrown bottles when they once again took th...
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36.Concert: Herbie Hancock in Los Angeles (www.soundspike.com)
Spirit. It's a crucial element in any show that attempts to be as broad-ranging as the 70th birthday celebration the Hollywood Bowl threw for Herbie Hancock [ tickets ] on Wednesday night (9/1).All the right guests were on hand -- musicians he had work...
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37.Brad Paisley takes on more "H20" for fall (www.soundspike.com)
Brad Paisley [ tickets ] has revealed the second leg of dates for his "H20 World Tour," which now runs through the November release of his greatest hits collection, "Hits Alive." The award-winning country singer returns to the road Sept. 9 with a show ...
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38.Cake plans fall trek in anticipation of forthcoming album (www.soundspike.com)
California-based alt-rockers Cake [ tickets ] will visit a handful of North American cities this fall as they continue to work out the distribution aspect of a newly finished -- though still-untitled -- studio set. The band will kick off the three-wee...
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39.Dirty Projectors tour behind expanded "Bitte Ocra" (www.soundspike.com)
Having already toured in support of their critically acclaimed 2009 release "Bitte Orca," Dirty Projectors [ tickets ] will now hit the road in support of an expanded version of that album, which will be released Sept. 28. The band's North American run...
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40.Lady Gaga to join Yoko's Plastic Ono Band in Los Angeles - Crowd Control blog - [Crowd Control Blog] (www.soundspike.com)
Yoko Ono [ tickets ]'s upcoming Plastic Ono Band [ tickets ] concert in Los Angeles will feature guest performers Lady Gaga [ tickets ], Iggy Pop [ tickets ], Perry Farrell [ tickets ], and Sonic Youth [ tickets ]'s Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon, among...
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41.Cee Lo Green's vulgar viral hit gets an official video (www.soundspike.com)
Cee Lo Green [ tickets ]'s lo-tech viral video for his single "Fuck You" has garnered close to 4.2 million YouTube views since its release on Aug. 19. Today, he released the "official" music video for the track.The initial YouTube video is a simple, Ka...
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42.In Pictures: Iggy & the Stooges in Boston (www.soundspike.com)
Just 18 months after the sudden death of bandmate and friend Ron Asheton, Iggy & the Stooges [ tickets ] seem to have hit a new stride.In May of '09, Iggy Pop [ tickets ] spoke with NPR's Terry Gross about Asheton's passing as well as the return of one...
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43.Neil Young delivers new Daniel Lanois-produced album (www.soundspike.com)
A new Neil Young [ tickets ] album titled "Le Noise" is set for release on Sept. 28, Reprise Records announced Wednesday (9/1).Famed producer Daniel Lanois (U2, Peter Gabriel) collaborated with Young on the forthcoming set, marking the first time the t...
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44.Katy Perry logs her first No. 1 album (www.soundspike.com)
With the nation's No. 1 single already secured, Katy Perry [ tickets ] shoots straight to the top of the album-sales chart this week. Perry's "Teenage Dream" sold 192,000 copies during the week that ended Aug. 29, enough for her first No. 1 album, acco...
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45.Miranda Lambert piles up more CMA Awards nominations (www.soundspike.com)
Miranda Lambert [ tickets ], who learned she was vying for five CMA Awards [ tickets ] yesterday, got word of four additional nominations this morning when nominees in the remaining CMA categories were revealed on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America."Lamber...
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46.John Lennon's 70th birthday box sets detailed (www.soundspike.com)
The tracklists for the forthcoming John Lennon box sets were announced Wednesday by EMI Music as the label prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the former Beatle's birth on Oct. 9.Besides remastered versions of Lennon's albums -- on CD and dig...
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47.The seven best on-screen moments from "Soul Train" (www.soundspike.com)
Everything associated with "Soul Train" in the 1970s -- outrageous fashions, hot-dog dance steps, Afro Sheen commercials and lip synching -- is on display in the three-DVD set "The Best of Soul Train" that Time Life released yesterday (8/31). The bulk ...
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48.Liz Phair takes "Funstyle" to the West Coast (www.soundspike.com)
Liz Phair [ tickets ] will venture to major markets throughout the western portion of North America this fall in support of her first album in five years, "Funstyle."The alt-rock singer/songwriter will first dive into three consecutive nights (10/1-10/...
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49.OK Go pounds pavement behind "Sky" (www.soundspike.com)
Chicago power-pop outfit OK Go [ tickets ] has unleashed a string of North American performances behind the band's January release, "Of the Blue Colour of the Sky."The rock quartet -- known for it's creative viral videos, most notably for "Here it Goes...
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50.Nick Cave's Grinderman revs up for album, tour (www.soundspike.com)
Grinderman [ tickets ] -- Nick Cave's relatively new band with Warren Ellis, Martyn Casey and Jim Sclavunos -- will start a three-week tour on Nov. 13 at the House of Blues in Cambridge, MA.The band will be supporting "Grinderman 2," which Anti- will ...
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51.Rave promoter sues Los Angeles over cancellation (www.soundspike.com)
A concert canceled by the city of Los Angeles has led a promoter to file a lawsuit seeking more than $1 million from the city, the Los Angeles Times reported in its Tuesday (8/31) edition.Insomniac Inc., a dance promoter based in Los Angeles, schedule...
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52.Arcade Fire teams with Google for interactive video (www.soundspike.com)
A unique new interactive film created by Chris Milk (Gnarls Barkley) -- along with Google developers -- for the Arcade Fire [ tickets ] track "We Used to Wait" uses Google Maps to incorporate visuals from the user's hometown to create unique music vide...
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53.Miranda Lambert the early leader in CMA nominations (www.soundspike.com)
Miranda Lambert [ tickets ] has earned five nominations for the 33th Annual CMA awards, which thus far tops the field.Nominees were revealed in seven CMA categories today, and nominees in five additional categories will be announced tomorrow morning on...
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54.In Pictures: Rascal Flatts in Tinley Park, IL (www.soundspike.com)
Award-winning country outfit Rascal Flatts [ tickets ] is making the rounds ahead of "Nothing Like This," the band's first album for Big Machine Records -- home of the genre's brightest young star, Taylor Swift [ tickets ].Rascal Flatts had a great run...
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55.Kings of Leon cancel two Pennsylvania gigs (www.soundspike.com)
Citing a "scheduling conflict," Kings of Leon [ tickets ] have canceled two shows that had been scheduled for next week in Pennsylvania.The canceled gigs, which were to also feature the Black Keys and the Whigs, were to have taken place Sept. 7 at the ...
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56.Adam Lambert gives Freddie Mercury props - ["Idol" Notes Blog] (www.soundspike.com)
In celebration of what would have been Freddie Mercury's 64th birthday on Sunday (9/5), "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert [ tickets ] honored the singer's memory by saying Mercury's musicianship is missing in the industry these days. "We don't have...
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57.Shonen Knife tours the U.S. behind English-language reissues (www.soundspike.com)
English versions of Japenese pop-punk band Shonen Knife [ tickets ]'s latest album, "Free Time," and their debut set, "fun! fun! fun!," will be released prior to a month-long stateside tour that begins Sept. 8. "Free Time," on Good Charamel Records, ...
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58.Q&A: Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice, aka Jenny and Johnny (www.soundspike.com)
On first listen, there's a noticeable difference between Jenny Lewis [ tickets ] and Johnathan Rice [ tickets ]'s boy-girl band and others exploring similar territory this year: The Jenny and Johnny [ tickets ] sound is based on the intermingling of th...
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59.Chris Isaak continues push behind new live effort (www.soundspike.com)
Chris Isaak [ tickets ] has mapped a fall tour of casinos, theaters and clubs as he continues to support his recently released live set, "Chris Isaak Live at the Fillmore."Isaak, who spent part of the summer on the tour trail, gets started again Sept. ...
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60.Elton John at the judges' table? - ["Idol" Notes Blog] (www.soundspike.com)
There's plenty of talk swirling about who is going to replace Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell as judges on "American Idol." But if "AI" producer Nigel Lythgoe has his way, Elton John [ tickets ] would be sitting behind a red Coca-Cola cup, according t...
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61.Fantasia's back in action - ["Idol" Notes Blog] (www.soundspike.com)
Former "American Idol" champ Fantasia [ tickets ] Barrino bounced back from a suicide attempt to perform an impromptu concert in Las Vegas over the weekend, reports People Magazine. She crooned four songs -- including Prince's "Purple Rain" and Rufus a...
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62.In Pictures: Sunset Strip Music Festival in West Hollywood, CA (www.soundspike.com)
The 3rd Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival [ tickets ] wrapped up on Saturday (8/28). The West Hollywood extravaganza featured outdoor stages on a blocked-off portion of Sunset Boulevard outside such famous venues as The Viper Room, Whisky a Go-Go and ...
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63.Vampire Weekend cancels Seattle-area show - Crowd Control blog - [Crowd Control Blog] (www.soundspike.com)
Vampire Weekend [ tickets ]'s fans turned out for the band's scheduled Sunday night (8/29) performance at Marymoor Park amphitheater in Redmond, WA, but the band canceled the show at the last minute.The band explained what happened in a statement poste...
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64.John Lennon's toilet fetches $14,740 at auction - Pop Notes - [Pop Notes Blog] (www.soundspike.com)
A toilet that served John Lennon at his Tittenhurst Park home in Berkshire, England, from 1969 through 1971 was sold at auction in Liverpool Saturday (8/28) for 9,500 pounds, or $14,740.According to the auction catalog, Lennon had the porcelain toilet ...
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65.Slash files for divorce - Pop Notes - [Pop Notes Blog] (www.soundspike.com)
Former Guns N' Roses [ tickets ] guitarist Slash [ tickets ] is seeking a divorce from his wife of nine years, Perla Ferrar.Slash reportedly filed legal documents in Los Angeles Superior Court today (8/30), listing the date of separation as July 15 and...
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66.Elton John, Leon Russell to roll out "The Union" in New York (www.soundspike.com)
A few weeks ago, it was looking as if Elton John and Leon Russell would play their first gig in support of their forthcoming album "The Union" in Los Angeles. Now it looks like New York will get the honor.The longtime friends and iconic pianists are no...
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67.Built to Spill heads out on club tour (www.soundspike.com)
Indie-rock veterans Built to Spill [ tickets ], who have been playing large venues of late while opening for Kings of Leon [ tickets ], have kicked off a lengthy fall trek through intimate clubs.BTS launched the headlining outing -- in support of the r...
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68.Justin Bieber reschedules New York show due to illness (www.soundspike.com)
Young pop star Justin Bieber [ tickets ] called off his planned concert at the New York State Fair in Syracuse on Sunday (8/29), citing illness. The show has been rescheduled for Wednesday (9/1).Bieber performed in Providence, RI, on Friday (8/27), but...
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69.Indigo Girls share "Brilliant Dream" on fall theater run (www.soundspike.com)
Indigo Girls [ tickets ] have plotted a fall course in support of their recently released double-disc live album, "Staring Down the Brilliant Dream," which surfaced earlier this summer. The folk duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers will begin the U.S. jour...
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70.New releases, Aug. 31: Leonard Cohen, Disturbed, Heart, Richard Thompson (www.soundspike.com)
Long before he dreamed up "Hallelujah" or lived a Zen lifestyle, Leonard Cohen [ tickets ] was a cult figure known for detailing the loves and lives of tortured souls. He did little touring, as folkies such as Judy Collins and Tom Rush were the central...
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71.Album: Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses, "Junky Star" (Lost Highway) (www.soundspike.com)
Ryan Bingham [ tickets ]'s name recognition skyrocketed when he won the best song Oscar for his work on "Crazy Heart" with producer T Bone Burnett, with whom he is reunited on "Junky Star." Bingham's first two records were made with former Black Crowe ...
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72.Goo Goo Dolls deliver more perks "For the Rest of Us" (www.soundspike.com)
Goo Goo Dolls [ tickets ] have added more dates and a live Sirius XM satellite radio performance to their in-progress road trip ahead of their long-awaited new album, "Something For The Rest of Us," which surfaces next week.The New York-based alt-rocke...
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73.In Pictures: Chicago in Tulalip, WA (www.soundspike.com)
After more than 40 years and various incarnations, the classic-rock band Chicago [ tickets ] seems to have found a second wind.Founding member Robert Lamm (vocals/keyboards) spoke at the Chicago True Advocates Fan Club Convention in April, crediting re...
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74.Sufjan Stevens to follow surprise EP with new album (www.soundspike.com)
Two weeks ago, Sufjan Stevens [ tickets ] surprised fans with word of a major new tour, and last week he dropped a new EP. Now comes word that the singer/songwriter/composer will release a new album, titled "The Age of Adz," on Oct. 12.One track from t...
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75.Q&A: Ed Kowalczyk on breaking from Live, his new band and working with Chris Daughtry (www.soundspike.com)
With his band Live, singer Ed Kowalczyk [ tickets ] built an impressive resume that included eight full-length albums that sold a total of 20 million copies, an international fan base and multiple world tours. Yet when he left the band two years ago, i...
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76.Jay-Z, New York Yankees unveil co-branded merchandise (www.soundspike.com)
Capitalizing on the upcoming Jay-Z [ tickets ] and Eminem [ tickets ] co-headlining shows at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the New York Yankees and Jay-Z have created limited-edition co-branded Yankees/Jay-Z merchandise.The merchandise will be sold excl...
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77.Eagles fill out fall traipse before heading Down Under (www.soundspike.com)
The Eagles [ tickets ] have expanded their forthcoming fall run, adding another eight stops to the tour, which centers around their Oct. 10 headlining gig at the Austin City Limits Festival. The rock icons are slated to kick off the excursion with an O...
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78.Lyfe Jennings plans outing behind fourth and "final" album (www.soundspike.com)
R&B/soul singer Lyfe Jennings [ tickets ] will headline clubs in major markets throughout the nation this fall in support of his brand-new and allegedly final album, "I Still Believe." The performer will kick off the month-long trek with a Sept. 11 sto...
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79.Experience Hendrix Tour back for a new round of 2010 shows (www.soundspike.com)
For the first time in its history, the Experience Hendrix tour will make its way across the U.S. twice in one year and also hit cities in Canada. Having already made a run in March, the Jimi Hendrix tribute shows featuring numerous guitar-playing all-s...
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80.In Pictures: No Depression Festival in Redmond, WA (www.soundspike.com)
Last Saturday (8/21) marked the 2nd Annual No Depression Festival [ tickets ] at Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA. The event featured music from headliners The Swell Season [ tickets ] and Lucinda Williams [ tickets ], along with sets by Chuck Prophet [ ti...
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