Take Aim: Amy Sciarretto vs. Tonight Alive
Tonight Alive, a female fronted pop-punk/rock band from Australia, will release What Are You So Scared Of?, on February 14. If you like early Paramore, then you'll dig Tonight Alive. Check out "Breaking & Entering" by going here and "Starlight" by going here. One thing singer Jenna is not scared of?
Bombay Bicycle Club Announce "Leave It EP" + 3 NME Award Nominations, New Music Video
As Bombay Bicycle Club prepare for the kick-off of their first US headlining tour, much of which has sold-out or moved to larger venues due to popular demand, the North London four-piece have announced the release of their Leave It EP exclusively through iTunes on Feb. 14. The release, which
Britney Spears' Sister Reveals She Was Too Scared to Talk About Birth Control
Britney Spears' little sister Jamie Lynn has opened up about getting pregnant at 16. She reveals she feared speaking to her doctor about birth control yet was shocked when she became pregnant at such a young age. JL told Glamour that "I had been on a Nickelodeon show, Zoey 101, and after we wrapped
The Goo Goo Dolls + Sugar Ray Added to Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Lineup of Shows
The lineup for the Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras celebration has just gotten better! And it was already good! The Goo Goo Dolls and Sugar Ray will perform at Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras celebration, completing one the most powerful musical line-ups of the event's history. Goo Goo
Target Releasing Exclusive Deluxe Edition of The Fray's "Scars and Stories"
Target will release of an exclusive deluxe edition of The Fray's third album, Scars and Stories. The deluxe edition is on sale at Target stores beginning today, Feb. 7. It will include four bonus tracks: an acoustic version of "Streets of Philadelphia" and three live tracks: "The Fighter,""You
Macy Gray to Release "Covered" on March 27
Macy Gray is set to release an album of unconventional and unexpected cover songs, called Covered, on March 27. The album is what it's called, but the songs she chose to cover are not what you'd expect. No soulful R&B tunes. Rather, she went the indie rock route. Gray selected indie rock tracks from
Paul McCartney to Be Honored as MusiCares Person of the Year on Feb. 10
Paul McCartney has been selected as MusiCares 2012 Person of the Year. He will be feted on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles, two days prior to the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. Congrats, Sir Paul. Famous friends and fans will come out to celebrate with Macca, including Tony Bennett, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Katy
Carrie Underwood to Release New Album on May 1
May 1 is the release date for Carrie Underwood's new album, country fans. While the disc does not have a title yet, Underwood said she really put a lot of thought into her new material. The album's first single is "Good Girl," which describes this former American Idol to a tee! Are you excited to
Whitney Houston's "Sparkle" Due Out Aug. 17
Sparkle, the Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks film vehicle that is also a remake, has seen its release date pushed back a week. It was supposed to land in the multiplex on Aug. 10, but will now drop on Aug. 17. Ah, it's just a week later and it marks Whit's return to the big screen. Do you want to
Britney Spears Partners With Hasbro for Dance Version of Twister
Britney Spears is doing the twist. The singer has entered into a partnership with Hasbro to launch a new dance version of popular floor game Twister. If anyone's got hotter than hot dance moves, it's Brit Brit. Spears reveals she has rediscovered the game in recent years while playing with her two
The Decemberists Stop Supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The Decemberists have dissolved their support of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation after the organization's decision to stop providing funding for Planned Parenthood. The issue hits close to home for the band, since keyboardist Jenny Conlee suffered from breast cancer but is currently in
Soul Coughing's Mike Doughty Continues Concert, Reading, Q+A Tour
Mike Doughty's "The Book of Drugs: Concert, Reading, Q&A" tour has expanded to a three-month run with the addition of Midwest dates in March and West Coast dates in April. Doughty is touring solo in support of his new memoir, The Book of Drugs, as well as his most recent studio album, Yes and Also
Tenacious D Announce Third Album
Comedy rock band Tenacious D, featuring actor and funny dude Jack Black and his cohort Kyle Gass, will drop their third album, Rize of the Fenix, this May. Fans can go here to listen a snippet of the title track. Feel the D. Are you going a Tenacious D fan? Do you like comedy rock? ?Maggie
Bon Iver Turned Down Grammy Performance
Bon Iver are up for a total of four Grammys this year but the band elected not to perform at the Feb. 12 broadcast based on principle. They were asked and they said "no thanks!" Wow! Why? Frontman Justin Vernon told Billboard.com his band was asked to play the show as part of a performance with
Listen to Escort's "Love in Indigo"
Go here to listen to Escort's "Love in Indigo." Escort have been setting dance floors ablaze with their disco-infused beats, irresistibly catchy hooks and seductive live show since releasing a series of 12" singles in 2006. The 17-member "disco orchestra," founded by producers Eugene Cho and Dan
Listen to Prinzhorn Dance School's "Happy in Bits"
Go here to download Prinzhorn Dance School's "Happy in Bits." Enjoy. Want details on Prinzhorn Dance School: The duo has played to ecstatic crowds across Europe and now Tobin Prinz (voice, guitar, drums) and Suzi Horn (voice, bass, drums) are bringing their unique brand of encouragingly hopeful
Ja Rule Finishes GED in Prison
The Daily News reports that rapper Ja Rule is making effective use of his time during his two-year prison sentence stemming from weapons and tax evasion charges. He isn't wasting away or getting into more trouble. Instead, the rapper, 36, has reportedly earned his GED. Wait, there's more. Ja also
Sharon Osbourne Sued by Design Company Over Jewelry Deal
A design company is suing Sharon Osbourne, claiming that she has breached a jewelry deal by pulling out at the last minute. The firm, Lucas Design International, said Mrs. O. contacted them about creating a line of jewelry to peddle on the Home Shopping Network. They say she backed out of the oral
Lady Gaga Launching Little Monsters Social Network
Lady Gaga is launching her own social networking platform designed for her little monsters. It's a part of Backplane, a new social networking company that will allow celebs to connect directly with their fans in the digital space. Gaga owns a 20 percent stake in the company, which wants to include
M.I.A's Finger Flipping Incident at Super Bowl Halftime Causes NBC to Apologize
Rapper M.I.A., no stranger to feather ruffling, flipped the bird during her rap part on Madonna's new single "Give Me All Your Lovin'" at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday (Feb. 5). Her action caused NBC to issue a comment. NBC spokesman Christopher McCloskey "We apologize for the inappropriate