Wilson Lands Gershwin HonourOctober 9th, 2009 BEACH BOYS star BRIAN WILSON has been given permission to complete and record jazz legend GEORGE GERSHWIN's unfinished works by the composer's estate. The Good Vibrations hitmaker will attempt to finish a handful of compositions Gershwin failed to complete before his death in 1937, and release them on a planned 2010 album of the jazz age great's classics.
Houston 'humbled' By Stars' Comeback SupportSeptember 30th, 2009 WHITNEY HOUSTON was touched after a string of high profile music makers asked to be part of her comeback - insisting she was "humbled" by the support of her contemporaries. The legendary diva returned to the top of the U.S.
MJ nearly scrapped 'Thriller' releaseSeptember 27th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson nearly scrapped the release of his superhit album 'Thriller' that went on to become the biggest-selling record in history. The King of Pop, in lost tapes from an interview in early 1980s, revealed he thought of cancelling the album because it "sounded so cr*p."
"Thriller sounded so cr*p.
Jackson Hated Thriller AlbumSeptember 27th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON considered quitting work on his iconic 1982 album THRILLER - because he thought it "sucked". In newly released tapes, obtained by Britain's News of the World newspaper, the King Of Pop revealed he broke down in tears because he thought the record's sound was "cp".
New Jackson Music Set For ReleaseSeptember 24th, 2009 An unheard MICHAEL JACKSON song will be released in October (09) - almost four months after the KING OF POP's death. Bosses at Sony Music have announced new single This Is It will feature backing vocals from the star's brothers and will hit shelves on 12 October (09).
New Jackson single, 'This is It,' coming out next monthSeptember 23rd, 2009 New Michael Jackson song to be releasedNEW YORK — The first posthumous release of a new Michael Jackson song, "This Is It," is scheduled for Oct. 12. Sony Music Entertainment offered few details about the song, except to say it includes backing vocals by Jackson's brothers.
Snoop Becomes A Music BossSeptember 9th, 2009 SNOOP DOGG can add music mogul to his impressive resume - he has just been named the new creative chairman of EMI's Priority Records. The rapper will executive produce a series of Priority releases to celebrate the label's 25th anniversary in 2010, according to Variety.
Jay-z Working On 'experimental' AlbumSeptember 8th, 2009 JAY-Z has already started work on his follow up to THE BLUEPRINT 3 - before his latest album is even released. The rap superstar's 11th solo studio disc hits U.S.
Jay-z Bumps Up Release Of Blueprint 3September 8th, 2009 Rap superstar JAY-Z has brought forward the U.S. release of his highly-anticipated disc THE BLUEPRINT 3 after the whole album leaked online almost two weeks before it was due to hit record stores.
Thriller Named Jackson's Number One AlbumAugust 28th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's iconic record THRILLER has been named the King of Pop's best album in a new poll of the superstar's fans
In a survey timed to coincide with what would have been Jackson's 51st birthday on Saturday (29Aug09), AOL Radio listeners were asked to select their favourite Jackson disc. 1982's Thriller came out number one, ahead of Bad, Off the Wall and Dangerous.
50 Cent Postpones Album Release AgainAugust 26th, 2009 Fans of 50 CENT face an even longer wait for his next album - the rapper has pushed the release date back by another five weeks. The In Da Club hitmaker was set to unveil his upcoming disc Before I Self Destruct on 11 September (09) - the same day as Jay-Z's highly-anticipated Blueprint 3.
CAREY DELAYS ALBUM RELEASE FOR SECOND TIMEAugust 13th, 2009 MARIAH CAREY has postponed the release of her new album for a second time - fans will have to wait another six weeks to hear her MEMOIRS OF AN IMPERFECT ANGEL. The singer prompted speculation of a delay on Wednesday (12Aug09) when she pulled out of a scheduled televised concert in New York on 28 August (09), when she was expected to showcase tracks from the album.
Robbie Williams adds Jackson tribute song to new albumAugust 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - British singer Robbie Williams has recorded a tribute song for late King of Pop Michael Jackson which will feature in his upcoming album. Williams' latest album 'Reality Killed the Video Star' is slated for release in October this year.
Kelly Clarkson unhappy with new single releaseJuly 29th, 2009 LONDON - American pop singer Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she is unhappy with her new single release 'Already Gone', as it sounds too similar to Beyonce's hit tune 'Halo'. Clarkson, 27, has had to defend the track after she received criticism for its likeness to Beyonce's release, but she insists that any comparisons are down to songwriter and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, who worked with both artists on their respective songs.
Record company re-releases previously recorded LaToya Jackson song as Michael Jackson tributeJuly 17th, 2009 LaToya song re-released as Michael Jackson tributeNEW YORK — A song LaToya Jackson previously recorded to honor her family is now being re-released as a tribute to her brother Michael. The song "Home" is being made available on iTunes on July 28 by Ja-Tail Records and Bungalo Records, which is distributed by Universal Music Group.
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