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Beef, Episode 3 is Online Now!
Posted on July 31, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Happy Friday, everyone! Ease into your weekend with a new episode of Beef! Because nothing relaxes the body and mind like watching other people duke it out. Enjoy! And catch new episodes of Beef every Wednesday at 8p ET.
Watch Episode 2.
Watch Episode 1.
Vote for your favorite hip hop artists in our Hip Hop Smackdown!
- Matt
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All Points West Underway Today
Posted on July 31, 2009 at 12:20 PM
The National, Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes, Q-Tip, The Knux, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and many more take one of the stages at New Jersey's Liberty State Park today for the second annual All Points West music festival. APW is the only New York City area entry in what has become over the past five years a crowded US festival market: Coachella, Outside Lands, Sasquatch, Rothbury, and of course, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza have all become beloved fixtures of the concert calendar.
As the NYT today notes, New York, however, has proved to be a difficult location for festival success. The sheer amount of urban, suburban and exurban buildup leaves little room for stretching and, importantly, camping. Red tape is another issue. In 2003, the Field Day festival was moved from Long Island to the decidedly less bucolic Giants Stadium in New Jersey thanks to permit blocks, slimming down to a one-day (and heavily drenched) affair. Still, Radiohead were the headliners, so all was not lost.
Coincidentally, Radiohead also headlined two night at last year's All Points West, transforming the festival into essentially a Radiohead weekend event with a bevy of warmup acts. This year, the festival's headliners are Jay-Z (Friday), a last-minute replacement for the Beastie Boys, Tool (Saturday) and Coldplay (Sunday). Certainly a more balanced lineup. But will APW 2009 be a success? The weather is looking okay for the weekend, but today? Thunderstorms are predicted, and the h-word—hail—has been mentioned. If the forecasts are correct, the first wave will hit during the National's late afternoon set, perhaps not ill-fitting for that band's moody chamber rock. And if the rain does impact with a vengeance, the result will be a sea of mud-caked revelers. And that's certainly festival-like, right?
- Conrad Doucette
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Who's In The A-Team Movie: The Game? Or Ice Cube? Or Common?
Posted on July 30, 2009 at 12:34 PM
One of the more badass shows in television history was The A-Team, an early to mid-80s hourlong comedy/action show that followed the exploits of five LA-based Vietnam vets, forced by wrongful accusations to a life of underground mercenary work.
Hollywood's perpetual lack of originality has resulted in production of a reimagined A-Team, due to hit theaters in 2010. As is the case with any remake, speculation is rampant over who'll portray the characters fans have come to love. And with the A-Team, speculation is most frenzied over who'll play B.A. Baracus, the mohawked strongman who was so memorably brought to life by Mr. T in the original series.
Several names are in the mix. According to the film's IMDB page, rappers Common and The Game are both in the running to play B.A. According to Wikipedia, it's Ice Cube. XXL is reporting today, however, that The Game is now confirmed for the role. The confirmation comes from Game's management, who notes that the rapper's forthcoming Interscope release The R.E.D. may have its December release pushed back in order to accommodate A-Team shooting, tentatively scheduled for October.
Ultimately, whoever takes the role will have some mighty big shoes to fill:
- Conrad Doucette
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Men At Work Sued In A Land Down Under
Posted on July 30, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Australia's Men At Work made quite a splash on the US charts in the 80s. Their album Business As Usual produced several hit singles, most notably what has become the song the band is most well-known for: the flute-driven "Down Under." The song's Aussie-devoted lyrics, to say nothing of the accompanying video, established Men At Work as the face of Australian rock.
Another notable component of Australian culture? Girl Guides, the commonwealth equivalent of Girl Scouts. Larrikin Music, a Sydney-based music publisher, is claiming that the distinctive flute melody in "Down Under" sounds too much like "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree," an Australian Girl Guide favorite to which Larrikin currently owns the rights.
Unfortunately for Men At Work, the first round in the legal battle has gone to Larrikin, after a Sydney judge ruled, contrary to Men At Work's claims, that Larrikin did indeed own the rights to "Kookaburra." The ruling clears the way for a copyright infringement proceeding.
Below is a very bizarre version of "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree." After that is "Down Under." Do you hear any similarity?
- Conrad Doucette
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Charles Manson Looking To Hook Up With Phil Spector
Posted on July 30, 2009 at 11:17 AM
There are pros and cons to going to prison. The pros include a clean bed, a place to stay each night, and meals. The cons include being contacted by Charles Manson.
Unfortunately for new prison guy, legendary producer Phil Spector, Manson is after him, excited have what he calls "the greatest producer who ever lived" in the house, so to speak. Spector recently received an introductory note, delivered via prison guard, from Manson suggesting the two collabo. Manson has made several records while in prison.
Spector, unfortunately for fans of Wall Of Sound/cultist mass murderer singer-songwriter mashups, is not into the idea, and is reportedly "shaken" by Manson's offer. Prison, however, has a way of beating down a man, so go ahead and hold your breath—an EP might happen!
- Conrad Doucette
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White Tie Affair Video Premiere at 3:24p ET
Posted on July 29, 2009 at 03:24 PM
UPDATED: Watch the video for "Take It Home" now!
Cancel your plans for 3:24p ET today and get ready for an online/on-air simultaneous awesomecast of The White Tie Affair's brand new video for "Take It Home".
Want a peek at the video while you wait for 3:24 to roll around? Check out a little behind the scenes fun from Warped, and set up all your electronics to party with The White Tie Affair at 3:24p on Fuse and Fuse.tv!
Need more? Get lots more Warped goodness here.
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Get Up Kids Are Sorry For Unleashing Emo On World
Posted on July 29, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Are you a hipster? Chances are that even if you are, you would probably deny it.
The same thing applies to emo. For such a popular genre, the moniker is laden with connotations, many unwelcome. Kansas City's Get Up Kids, however, have never been shy about who they are, which may account for their place of importance in the emo universe. Their 1999 album Something To Write Home About, in fact, will be given the tenth anniversary treatment when it is re-released by Vagrant in September.
So you'd think the Get Up Kids would be proud of their contributions, right? Not exactly. In an interview with Drowned In Sound, Get Up Kid Jim Suptic seemed less than enthused with the emo his band hath wrought. Word:
"Honestly, I don't often think about the state of 'emo'. The punk scene
we came out of and the punk scene now are completely different. It's
like glam rock now. We played the Bamboozle fests this year and we felt really out of place. I could name maybe three
bands we played with. It was just a sea of neon shirts to us. If this
is the world we helped create, then I apologise."
Yikes, right? And that's not all. Are you in a band influenced by the Get Up Kids? That's nice and all, but you'd better be good:
"If a band gets huge and they say we inspired them, great. The problem is most of them aren't very good. What does that say about us? I don't know. Maybe we sucked. We at least can play our instruments."
Well, emo IS about wearing your heart on your sleeve.
- Conrad Doucette
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David Byrne Not Happy With U2
Posted on July 29, 2009 at 11:49 AM
David Byrne is one of contemporary music's great innovators, of course, but he's also one of contemporary music's great bloggers, keeping an engaging journal on his site. Readers are treated to insights from Byrne on his travels, his thoughts, and his opinions.
In a recent post (via Earfarm), Byrne delivered on all three. On tour in Europe, Byrne observed that Live Nation, the promoter for Byrne's European shows, was essentially paying for their small-venue, possibly profitless shows with money they expect to make from U2's mammoth 360 Tour. And does David have an opinion on the current U2 tour? Why yes he does:
"Those stadium shows may possibly be the most extravagant and expensive (production-wise) ever: $40 million to build the stage and, having done the math, we estimate 200 semi trucks crisscrossing Europe for the duration. It could be professional envy speaking here, but it sure looks like, well, overkill, and just a wee bit out of balance given all the starving people in Africa and all. Or maybe it’s the fact that we were booted off our Letterman spot so U2 could keep their exclusive week-long run that’s making me less than charitable? Take your pick — but thanks, guys!"
Could someone please book Byrne and Bono on a show together to discuss this? Charlie Rose?
- Conrad Doucette
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Today's Insane Michael Jackson News
Posted on July 28, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Ever heard of the drug propofol? Or perhaps its commercial name Diprivan? Don't feel bad if you don't, it's not a common over-the-counter, or even prescription drug. In fact, it's mostly used as an anesthetic.
It's also what may have been injected into Michael Jackson the day he died.
It's because of this possibility that police have been investigating Dr. Conrad Murray, who was acting as Jackson's personal physician at the time of his death. Police have also questioned other doctors who treated Jackson in the past. And coroners are expected to issue a report this week after toxicology results are in. To repeat: Jackson may have been using drugs used to put you out for surgery simply as a sleeping pill.
And if you were worried that Jackson had not received enough accolades in the time since his death, you'll be happy to hear that a movement to nominate MJ for the Nobel Peace Prize has been launched. Sadly, nominees must be, well, alive to receive the award. Still, why not sign the petition?
- Conrad Doucette
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Bruce Springsteen To Perform Born To Run Album
Posted on July 28, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Born To Run may have been Bruce Springsteen's third album, but it was the release that made him a household name. Now, Rolling Stone is saying that a Bruce source has confirmed rumors that the Boss will perform the album in its entirety when the E Street Band arrives in Chicago on September 20th.
If true, the event would mark only the second time that Bruce has performed one of his albums from start to finish. Last year, the band surprised fans at a Red Bank, NJ charity show by giving a complete performance of his 1978 album Darkness On The Edge Of Town. The trend, however, is hardly confined to Bruce. For years, festivals like Don't Look Back in the UK and Pitchfork in the US have made bookings with the specific purpose of an artist performing a classic album.
And if Bruce does indeed perform Born To Run in Chicago, what will he do when the E Street train rolls into his hometown New Jersey Meadowlands for five nights in September and October? Concerts that will be the final ones at Giants Stadium before its scheduled demolition after the season? RS is speculating that each night may feature of a full performance of a different Bruce album. Tickets to those shows may have just become even more difficult to come by.
- Conrad Doucette
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Erotic Madonna Voicemails Going On Sale
Posted on July 28, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Ever wanted to listen in on some of Madonna's sexy talk during the early 90s? You're in luck! Over seventeen minutes of erotic messages that Madge left for then-boyfriend Jim Albright are going on sale August 5th via New York auction house Gotta Have It. Also for sale is a 'very personal and intimate video' that Madonna gave Albright, as well as 21 faxes. Those must be some sexy faxes! Someone cool me down!
Albright had served as a bodyguard to Madonna before she began coming on to him via late-twentieth century communication forms. One of her amorous missives closes with the following suggestive invitation: "Send me a fax. I'll be in my bed waiting for you."
This was Madonna's "Justify My Love" period, so you know she was serious. The bidding for the answering machine tapes starts at $25,000. Send us an erotic fax letting us know if you win!
- Conrad Doucette
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New Arctic Monkeys Video
Posted on July 27, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Arctic Monkeys made their latest album, Humbug, with Josh Homme from Queens Of The Stone Age, so a minor key lead single laden with a hint of dirge should not be a surprise. That would be "Crying Lightning," the video for which features the band adrift in a sea of metaphor armed only with their instruments and, in frontman Alex Turner's case, a whole new head of hair. The look is Harry Potter, and the imagery Life Of Pi, but the song likability? Totally Arctic Monkeys.
Want more Humbug? Then you'll want to tune in to the webcast the Monkeys are throwing this Thursday evening at 9pm BST, 4pm EDT, 1pm PDT.
- Conrad Doucette
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American Idol Contestant Killed In Car Accident
Posted on July 27, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Former American Idol hopeful Alexis Cohen, who auditioned memorably in both Season 7 and Season 8 of American Idol, was killed in a hit and run accident this weekend in New Jersey. She was 25.
What Cohen lacked in by-the-book AI talent she made up for with personality and a unique charisma. Though host Simon Cowell was vocal in his dislike of Cohen's performance, Cohen never cowered, instead vigorously defending her performances and verbally attacking Cowell.
According to People, a 23 year-old named Daniel Bark has been arrested and charged with second degree murder.
- Conrad Doucette
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Killer New Shows (and Rise Against) Coming to Fuse
Posted on July 24, 2009 at 06:06 PM
We're giving you a whole new way to love Fuse! We've got some bright and sparkly new shows coming your way, and you are going to be very pleased!
Juliya's leading the charge with her new show, Let It Rock. She'll be bringing you the best new rock videos, plenty of special guests and more. The show premieres Monday, August 3rd at 7p ET, so write it in your calendar, quick. Maksim Chmerkovskiy from 'Superstars' and 'Dancing with the Stars' will be in the studio AND she'll have coverage from the Rockstar Mayhem Festival including interviews with Slayer, Killswitch Engage and more
That Thursday at 7p ET on August 6th, catch the premiere of Steven's new show, Distortion. He'll be focusing his mighty gaze on the world of alternative and indie music, and making sure you're always in the know with news, breaking bands, and special guests... like his very first guests on the new show - Rise Against! And to satisfy Steven's geekier side, he'll also have footage from Comic Con with the cast of the movie 'Paper Heart'.
Which brings us to you. Got questions for any of our upcoming guests? Go right now and ask them! Send us video of you asking the question, and we'll try to get famous people to answer you on-air. Not bad, right?
Let It Rock with Juliya starts Monday, August 3 at 7p ET
Distortion with Steven starts Thursday, August 6 at 7p ET
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Phish To Throw Halloween Festival At Coachella Site
Posted on July 24, 2009 at 03:07 PM
For many years in the 90s, Green Mountain jammers Phish would perform special Halloween shows, "dressing up" as their favorite albums, performing classic LPs from start to finish. The Who's Quadrophenia, Talking Heads' Remain In Light, and the Beatles' white album (aka The Beatles) all received the cover treatment as part of this festive tradition.
It's a tradition that's coming back.
From October 30-November 1, Phish will perform eight sets at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA. Does that locale sound familiar? It should—Coachella takes place there each spring. Phish are calling the event "Festival 8." Tickets go on sale Monday.
And in case you'd forgotten, the quartet are prepping Joy, their new studio album, for release on September 8 via JEMP Records. Good times, good times.
- Conrad Doucette
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Chris Brown, In The News Again
Posted on July 24, 2009 at 01:41 PM
But this time it's good news!
Brown's sugary "Forever" provides the musical soundtrack to this YouTube sensation, a video of a couple's unique and bumpin' wedding entrance dance. If you've ever been to a wedding like this one, then you clearly get invited to the best weddings. Watch below. More info at MSNBC. And if you're around a TV tomorrow morning, everyone involved will be on Today's Saturday show for an encore performance. Yay for weddings! Yay for fun-loving peeps! Yay (kinda) for Chris Brown!
- Conrad Doucette
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Kanye West: Live from the Chicago Theatre
Posted on July 24, 2009 at 10:42 AM
It's been a long time since Kanye West played a venue this small in his hometown. The Chicago Theatre seats roughly 20,000 less than the United Center, the last spot he played here. The intimate show was a fundraiser to benefit Kanye’s own foundation, and its myriad branches -- the Donda West Foundation and Kanye’s Hoop Dreams Foundation -- are all tied to programs and positive outcomes for the high schoolers of Chicago Public who attended Kanye's "rehersal" concert earlier that day.
At the pre-show reception, the red carpet entrances stretched on for three hours, with various Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Top Model winners, embattled former R Kelly manager George Daniels, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Raven Simone, Kid Sister and Flosstradamus. At the end of the red carpet zone was a crush of friends and students from the suburban schools that the concert’s young organizers had corralled. They did not care about the Bears or Jesse White (whose seal is emblazoned on their newly minted driving licenses) -- they were there, giddy and stammering, for one man only: Kanye West. As soon as West stepped on to the 20-foot-long carpet, it was like a soccer melee. There was screaming, there were wee children wiggling under reporters legs to reach the star, there were autograph hound moms giddy and snapping cell phone pics of themselves and the top of West's head. I was surprised no one got trampled, especially Kanye.
An hour later, once everyone finished their gawking, outfit changes (there was a lot of that in the bathroom, teen girls going from prom-wear to hussy, pulling backup outfits from mega-purses) and raiding of mini-cupcake platters, people were in their seats. Marketing associates and foundation bros ran up and down the aisles delivering goodie bags to celebs and benefactors. The sheer size of the bags, and that they were clearly weighted down, had my seatmate and I guessing what was in there. “I bet it’s his shoes,” he said. “No way is it shoes, they’d have to get everyone’s sizes, and no one is giving away hundreds of pairs of Air Yeezys,” I replied. As a young miss laden with the bags paused in the aisle next to us, and I sensed opportunity. “What's in the bags?” I asked. “Here, take one,” she said, and plopped it down with a thud next to me. Inside, a Foundation t-shirt, Kanye’s motivational book, a beach ball, a journal, some snacks, various catalogs and cards and mission statements and the source of the weight: three bottles of low-calorie grape Gatorade. Way more refreshing than shoes!
Then! It was time! For the show! I knew this instinctively because everyone was screaming and the lights were flashing and the stage itself was flashing and “Flashing Lights” was BOOMING. It must be said, and cannot be understated, the stage setup is dazzling. It is doubledecker. Upstairs are three platforms: On the left are the drummers (standard kit, kettle drums, tympanis played by two dudes), and then there is Kanye’s zone in the middle, and then on the right is the eight piece rest-of-the-band, all tuxed up. The fronts of those platforms are LED screens, another LED strip atop their heads and round the sides. Sometimes it was flashing solid colors and other times it was video art that provided visual metaphora to go with a song’s topic/mood. I kept thinking it was very bright and fancy-seeming.
After “Flashing Lights” ended triumphantly, Kanye said “It's good to be home,” and everyone screamed as if he’d said there’s keys to a new Benz taped under their seats. He did five more songs, bounding upstairs and downstairs, the band working through fleshed-out arrangements of electro-pop songs and old faves, and then Kanye took a break to discuss some things. “When I go to the Nike Factory, the last four-three years, workin’ on Air Yeezys, I was thinkin’ “They’re gonna love these in Chicago. When I’m workin’ on the new Jay-Z album, I’m thinking “They’re gonna love this in Chicago.” “When I’m working on Louis Vuitton in Paris…” he continued, reflecting on how far he’s taken hip hop, by virtue of his expansion of and work on other people's brands. He did two more songs and then stopped the show after “American Boy” to go find out and report the score on the Lakers game.
The last half of the show was intense and triumphant. The full-band “Jesus Walks” erupted into timpani rolls and a staccato shudder, a volcanic bit of self-indictment. “Heartless” was expanded into a power ballad. For “Hey Mama,” West removed his sunglasses, and the pall of the song was not lost on anyone in the room. He put the glasses back on as soon as the song was through and closed with “Stronger” and “Touch the Sky,” with the mini-orchestra reviving the glory of the Curtom band from which the sample was lifted. “I want you to leave here feeling like this was the best time you’ve ever had” by way of outro, and the screaming audience made it clear he’d succeeded.
-- Jessica Hopper
Get ready for the concert (July 25 at 8p ET) with more Kanye goodness.
Vote for your favorite hip hop artists in the Hip Hop Smackdown!
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Eddie Van Halen Recovering From Hand Surgery
Posted on July 24, 2009 at 08:48 AM
If you're a guitar player, your hands are your life. And if you're the kind of guitarist that can roll off eye-opening solo pieces like "Eruption," well, you can understand if Eddie Van Halen was a wee bit worried when his thumb and pinky froze up.
The issue occurred in Van Halen's left hand. According to Eddie, the pain first appeared during the final leg of Van Halen's most recent tour. The condition worsened, and Eddie soon found that he could not move his thumb and pinky.
"They said the only way to fix it was surgery, which of course scared the shit out of me, but I was told it was the only way to fix it. Surgery was a success, now I just have to let it heal."
Eddie and the devil will be running with their little guitars after approximately four months of recovery. Get well soon, Eddie's hand.
- Conrad Doucette
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Watch Beef, Episode 2 Online Now!
Posted on July 23, 2009 at 05:39 PM
Yes indeedy, we've got more hip hop quarrels for you to enjoy! Watch away, and make sure to catch new episodes of Beef every Wednesday at 8p ET.
Watch Episode 3.
Watch Episode 1.
Get ready for our huge Kanye West live concert, July 25 at 8p ET.
Vote for your favorite hip hop artists in our Hip Hop Smackdown!
- Matt
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So Long Bright Eyes...
Posted on July 23, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Conor Oberst is all grown up now.
Oberst is retiring the name Bright Eyes after a final album under that moniker is released in 2010. The Tripwire helpfully points to this interview with Robb Nansel, the head of Saddle Creek records, the Omaha label that was hometown boy Oberst's first label. Nansel reveals that the next Bright Eyes will be the last:
"My guess, based on what he's expressed to me, is that there will be one more Bright Eyes record and that will probably be it. I think that's his line of thinking at this point — closing the chapter on that moniker. I think he feels like Bright Eyes has a certain association, for better or worse. I think he's trying to distance himself a little bit from what that means to people."
Translation: Oberst is all grown up now and wants to make music for adults, not you Bright Eyes-worshiping kids. The good news for Saddle Creek? They've just signed the amazing Rural Alberta Advantage. Who needs Bright Eyes?
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Today's Lollapalooza Password Is...
Posted on July 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Each day through July 31st we will be revealing a new password that gives you a chance to win a pair of tickets to Lollapalooza. Today's password is karen. Once again, today's Lollapalooza password is karen. Now take that password, go here, and enter for a chance to win tickets to Lollapalooza. And remember to text fuse to 38736 for alerts, news, offers and more!
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No Led Zeppelin Guitar Here or Rock Band Ever
Posted on July 23, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Bad Times, Bad Times. That'll be what you've got coming to you if desiring a Led Zeppelin version of Guitar Hero or Rock Band. Ain't gonna happen, says Jimmy Page. Ever.
According to Gigwise, the Zep six-stringer told Starpulse that the band's parts are too complicated to be practically used in a music gaming situation.
"If you start with the first
track on the first album, Good Times Bad Times, and you think of the
drum part that John Bonham did there, how many drummers in the world
can actually play that, let alone dabble on a Christmas morning?"
True dat, but dude, it's just a game. Jimmy's suggestion to those who want to get their rocks off? Learn to play a real instrument. Actually, that's not a bad idea...
- Conrad Doucette
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Beasties Replaced By Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Lollapalooza, Jay-Z at All Points West
Posted on July 23, 2009 at 11:06 AM
The sad consequence of Adam Yauch's cancerous tumor and its concomitant time off for treatment is that the Beastie Boys had to cancel all scheduled live dates, which included two of the biggest festival dates of the year: Lollapalooza and All Points West. Now, replacements have been announced.
At Lolla, temporary denizens of Grant Park will be treated to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who will take one of the main stages on Saturday, August 8th. At New Jersey's All Points West, the Friday, July 31st headliner is now... Jay-Z, who'll wrap up a night that also features the National, Vampire Weekend and, coincidentally, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Fuse, of course, is all over Lollapalooza.
- Conrad Doucette
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Today's Lollapalooza Password Is...
Posted on July 22, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Maynard. Today's Lollapalooza password is maynard. Go here and enter for a chance to win tickets to Lollapalooza. And remember to text fuse to 38736 for alerts, news, offers and more!
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Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame Set For Two Huge October Shows
Posted on July 22, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Wow, this is big.
Not content with having an annual blowout event featuring the biggest names in rock, the Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame is throwing itself a 25th birthday party in October. Some of the names invited include Bruce Springsteen, U2, Metallica, Stevie Wonder, Simon & Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Eric Clapton. Not bad, right?
The shows will take place on October 29th and 30th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Proceeds will go to the Rock Hall's endowment.
Tickets for the general public go on sale August 3rd, but why not get ahead of the game and purchase yourself a "once-in-a-lifetime" VIP pass? It'll only set you back $25,000 - $100,000.
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New U2 Video Animated, Spirited
Posted on July 22, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Up and coming Irish band U2 are on a huge tour right now, but that doesn't mean they don't have the time to pay animators to come up with the second video from No Line On The Horizon. The vid, for "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight," is a polished, lavish piece of animation courtesy of producer David O'Reilly. The look is an enticing combination of South Park, anime, and Wallpaper Magazine. (via Stereogum)
U2 - I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight from David OReilly on Vimeo.
- Conrad Doucette
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Studios Bidding For Michael Jackson Rehearsal Film
Posted on July 21, 2009 at 12:09 PM
As we all know, Michael Jackson had been deep into rehearsals for his comeback This Is It run of shows at the time of his death.
And as we all know, the final rehearsal had been filmed and recorded at a professional level. Surely, the public would like to see this footage. And surely, the public is willing to spend money to see it.
That's what the big Hollywood studios are banking on, and that's why the studios put in bids for the rights to release the footage in cinemas. Rumor is that Sony is the frontrunner, unsurprising since Sony Music distributes MJ's music and Sony Publishing controls half of MJ's publishing. Synergy, people!
Promoter AEG, which was putting Jackson's shows on, is also in talks to release a TV and/or pay-per-view special that would feature some of the choreography and production from This Is It.
We'll all be getting a lot Michael Jackson for years to come—whether we like it or not.
- Conrad Doucette
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Chris Brown Makes An Apology Video
Posted on July 21, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Chris Brown is still waging a war for his public soul.
In a video posted on TMZ, Brown apologizes—over and over—for the February incident that left Rihanna with sickening injuries. Brown also notes—over and over—in the video that he is better than that. Mmm hmmm. And that he was not raised that way. Although his actions certainly suggest he may indeed have been raised that way. Here are some pullquotes. Watch the video here.
"I take great pride in being able to exercise self-control and what I did was inexcusable."
"I am very sad and very ashamed of what I've done."
"My mother and my spiritual teachers have taught me way better than that."
"I have told Rihanna countless times and I am telling you today that I am truly, truly sorry and that wasn’t I able to handle the situation both differently and better."
"No one is more disappointed in me than I am."
"I saw first hand what uncontrolled rage can do."
"I can only ask and pray that you forgive me—please."
So... are we gonna forgive Chris Brown?
- Conrad Doucette
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Adam Yauch Of The Beastie Boys Has Cancer
Posted on July 20, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Sad news from the Beastie Boys camp - Adam Yauch, aka MCA, has a "localized, very treatable" form of cancer. The release of their upcoming album has been postponed, and all dates have been canceled. Press release and video announcement from Yauch and Adam Horovitz below. (Via BrooklynVegan)
Adam "MCA" Yauch of Beastie Boys was diagnosed last week as having a cancerous tumor in his left parotid (salivary) gland. Luckily it was caught early and is localized in one area, and as such is considered very treatable. It will however require surgery and several weeks of additional treatment. Fortunately the cancer is not in a location that will affect Yauch's vocal chords.
Beastie Boys have canceled all upcoming concert appearances to allow time for Yauch's surgery and recovery. The release of the band's forthcoming album Hot Sauce Committee Part 1 will also be pushed back.
Paraphrasing from a video statement on Beastieboys.com, Yauch said, "I just need to take a little time to get this in check, and then we'll release the record and play some shows. It's a pain in the neck (sorry had to say it) because i was really looking forward to playing these shows, but the doctors have made it clear that this is not the kind of thing that can be put aside to deal with later."
- Conrad Doucette
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Tom Wilkes, Designer Of Iconic Album Covers, Dead at 69
Posted on July 20, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Contemporary music would be nowhere without the artists, of course, but there are myriad talents behind the scenes that add to the full-body, pan-sense experience of rock n' roll.
For example, album artwork designers. Tom Wilkes was one; he died on June 28 in Pioneertown, CA. He was 69.
Tom Wilkes was not a household name, but the albums he designed covers for were: Neil Young's Harvest, Beggars Banquet by the Rolling Stones, George Harrison's All Things Must Pass and Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen were all designed by Wilkes.
A full obit and a photo gallery of the above mentioned covers, and more, can be found in the New York Times.
- Conrad Doucette
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JAY-Z Video
- JAY-Z on 'The Blueprint 3'
- Toure finds out where the new album resides in JAY-Z's catalog of classic records.
- JAY-Z on Cover Art
- Toure and JAY-Z talk about the inspiration for his new album's cover art.
- Daily Noise: JAY-Z Interview
- We sit down with JAY-Z to talk about his new album and more.
- D.O.A. (TRANSLATED!)
- Watch the video and read Fred Pessaro's translation for the hip hop impaired.
- Run This Town
- Watch JAY-Z, Rihanna and Kanye run this town. Heck, I'd vote for them.
Awsome band!