Outbox, Ticketmaster Founder Look to Put Ticketmaster Out of Business
It’s incredible what can take place after golden parachute non-compete clauses and other exit packages for high-level executives expire. Take for example Fred Rosen, the 61 year old founder of Ticketmaster. After clouding the concert experience of fans for three decades with high service fees, he has returned as a partner of Outbox Enterprises, a [...]
Cee Lo Backs Out of Rihanna Tour
Although there is only one week left for “The Voice” Cee Lo Green, who is one of the coaches on the show, says that’s one of his reasons for quitting the Loud tour he has been performing with Rihanna. The New York times reported that Green has announced he is dropping out of the summer [...]
Phish Backs Off Touring to Work on New Album This Winter
In a recent Rolling Stone interview, Trey Anastasio revealed that this winter Phish will begin working in the studio on a new album. The Phish guitarist admitted that the band is planning to start working on their first studio set since their 2009 release “Joy and Party Time.” Anastasio also said the band is planning [...]
Prince Quits Recording Albums, Fears Internet Piracy
Prince, the rock ‘n roll legend and musical mystic, has made the decision to forgo recording until changes are made regarding digital music. The Guardian UK has reported that the singer of “Purple Rain” has heavily criticized the Internet as a whole, but what really bothers him is file-sharing. In an interview with the Guardian [...]
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Book Summer Tour Dates
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals will go on a season-long festival and amphitheatre tour as they continue support for their self-titled third and current studio effort. The tour will kick off today as they perform at the Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, NY. They are also slated to stop by Utica, NY on the [...]
Thievery Corporation Take Tour Dates into Fall
This summer Thievery Corporation, the renowned DJ duo, will be hitting the road to support “Culture of Fear,” their new studio album. A full band will accompany the pair from Washington, D.C. for two shows ahead of the album’s June 28 release. They will be playing in Brooklyn on June 24 and in Atlantic City, [...]
Josh Groban, Steve Martin to Perform at Capitol 4th Celebration
Capitol Fourth concert, for thirty years, has provided Washingtonians with front row seats to entertainment that is first class and offers holiday fireworks from an incredible view. This year’s “A Capital Fourth” lineup promises to deliver a rockin good time at the West Lawn of the Capitol. Artists who are scheduled to appear include Grammy [...]
Missy Elliot Afflicted with Graves Disease
Yesterday it became clear why we’ve had to wait for six years for a new album from Missy Elliot after the innovative producer and rapper revealed she has Graves disease, which compromises the thyroid gland and autoimmune system. In an interview with People magazine Elliot said the disease has made even everyday, simple tasks difficult. [...]
‘Gossip Girl’s’ Penn Bagley to Play Jeff Buckley in Upcoming Film
It was rumored that Robert Pattinson and James Franco were top runners to portray Jeff Buckley, the late songwriter/singer. However Penn Badgley, the 24 year old actor, snagged the role. The actor from “Easy A” and “Gossip Girl” will star in the biopic “Greetings from Tim Buckley,” the film that follows the journey of Jeff [...]
New Evanescence Album Due October 4
In discussing their forthcoming studio album Evanescence claims the followup to “The Open Door,” their 2006 set, had a process that was more collaborative than their previous albums. Currently the band is in Nashville finishing up the recording. The predicted release date for the untitled album is October 4. In an interview with Billboard about [...]