Lopez Not Becoming LolaOctober 9th, 2009 JENNIFER LOPEZ has denied rumours she's reinventing herself for her forthcoming album by adopting a new stage moniker. The singer/actress has returned to the studio to record tracks for her upcoming Love? release.
N.e.r.d. Brings Girl Onboard For New AlbumOctober 8th, 2009 Rap trio N.E.R.D. has added a feminine touch to its line-up - unknown female singer RHEA.
Music Review: Fred Hammond explores his affection for the divine on 'Love Unstoppable'September 30th, 2009 Music Review: Hammond explores divine affectionFred Hammond, "Love Unstoppable" (Verity)
Just when you think Hammond has fully mined his expressions of love for God, he comes out with another album full of treasures. On "Love Unstoppable," Hammond's high-ringing tenor, circuitous phrasing and jazzy chord changes are applied to joyous, uptempo praise tunes and the intimate, slow-burning worship songs that his listeners have come to appreciate in his nearly 30 years in the industry.
Music Review: Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley's new album is an 'Anomaly' 20 years in the makingSeptember 15th, 2009 Music Review: An 'Anomaly': Album from Ace FrehleyAce Frehley "Anomaly" (Bronx Born)
Guns 'N Roses has nothing on Ace Frehley when it comes to lengthy album delays. The 17 years it took to finish "Chinese Democracy" was generally considered the gold standard of rock 'n' roll procrastination.
Wale Signs Up As Vmas House ActSeptember 3rd, 2009 Rapper WALE and his group UCB have signed on as the house band for the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Wale will collaborate live with The All-American Rejects and Pitbull at the prizegiving in New York on 13 September (09).
Music Review: John Fogerty returns as Blue Ridge Rangers with album of twangy coversSeptember 1st, 2009 Music Review: John Fogerty covers twangy classicsJohn Fogerty, "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again" (Fortunate Son/Verve Forecast)
Back in 1973, John Fogerty released an album of covers under the name the Blue Ridge Rangers. He played everything on the record, from guitars to drums.
Music Review: Queen Latifah thankfully brings back the raps on her new album, 'Persona'August 25th, 2009 Music Review: Queen Latifah brings back the rapsQueen Latifah, "Persona" (Flavor Unit Records)
There's nobody quite like Queen Latifah, the rough-edged rapper turned jazz singer and Oscar-nominated actress. On her new CD, "Persona," Latifah goes back to the roots that made her so unique in the first place.
Music Review: On 'Just James' the lyrical focus is about moving on, but sound stays the sameAugust 24th, 2009 Music Review: J Moss looks to move past sins on CDJ Moss, "Just James" (Zomba/Verity). J. Moss turns introspective on "Just James," his first album since his marital infidelity became public.
Music Review: Willie's newest release proves there can be too much of a good thingAugust 24th, 2009 Music Review: Maybe Willie Nelson is too prolificWillie Nelson, "American Classic" (Blue Note)
Willie Nelson is one of music's greatest — few can argue that. His popularity crosses genres, entertainment mediums and socio-economic boundaries.
Pitbull Sued Over 'no-show'August 21st, 2009 Rapper PITBULL is facing legal action after an Australian promoter accused him of failing to show up for a concert last year (08). The Cuban-American star, real name Christian Perez, was due to perform at the 2008 event but allegedly missed it, despite receiving half the fee upfront.
Bilingual rapper Pitbull, self-styled 'Mr. 305,' receives key to city of MiamiAugust 19th, 2009 Bilingual rapper Pitbull gets key to city of MiamiMIAMI — Rapper Pitbull, whose chart-climbing songs have made him a bilingual favorite, was honored Wednesday with the key to Miami — an accomplishment he said officially cemented his title as "Mr. 305."
"I can't help but keep staring at it, because it's something I've worked so hard for," Pitbull said, looking down at the gold key.
JACKSON CONTINUES CHART DOMINATION IN EUROPEAugust 7th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON continues to dominate the charts from beyond the grave - his compilation album THE COLLECTION is Europe's new number one. Sales of Jackson's extensive back catalogue have soared since his death on 25 June (09), with his pop hits topping charts in the U.S.
Music Review: Joe tries something new, but familiar 'Signature' sound shines on new discJuly 14th, 2009 Music Review: Joe's 'Signature' sound shines on CDJoe "Signature" (Kedar Entertainment)
Fans of Joe may be put off by one of the first songs on his new CD, "Signature." The singer, known for sensual love songs, drops the charm on "Sex Girl," bluntly stating he "can't help but want your sex, girl." After hearing that sentiment, listeners will surely yearn for the more romantic Joe of old. Luckily for them, the edgier "J'' — as Joe refers to himself on "Sex Girl" — represents only a small part of the personality that shines through on this, the singer's eighth studio album.
Music Review: Dinosaur Jr mellows in middle age on 'Farm,' 2nd new disc from original lineupJune 22nd, 2009 Music Review: Dinosaur Jr mellows in middle ageDinosaur Jr., "Farm" (Jagjaguwar)
Good news: The original lineup of Dinosaur Jr. has a new album out.
Music Review: Angel Taylor's debut album 'Love Travels' shinesJune 16th, 2009 Music Review: Angel Taylor's debut album shinesAngel Taylor, "Love Travels" (Columbia)
Angel Taylor's debut album," ''Love Travels," is a lush and lilting treatment on pop. It's a sugarcoated production to be sure, but honest enough around the edges to keep things from becoming too sappy.
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