Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Holiday Greeting from Colbie Caillat

Want to send some holiday cheer to your friends and family? Click on the image and send an online e-card from Colbie Caillat. Customize the look of the card how you like it. Enjoy!


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Monday, December 17, 2007

"CHINGY" IS BACK!!! THE NEW ALBUM "HATE IT OR LOVE IT" IN STORES 12/18

Chingy is back!! New label, new look and he has re-joined his original crew "Disturbing tha Peace." "Hate it or Love it" is his first release on DTP/Def Jam.The new single "Fly Like Me," features Amerie is a radio and club hit. The video is in rotation on BET, MTV & MTV2. Guests on the album are Ludacris, Amerie, Anthony Hamilton, Rick Ross, Bobby Valentino and Trey Songs..Get your copy in LA at VIP Slauson, Midnight Records or FYE in Crenshaw Mall and recieve a special "Hate It or Love It" tee-shirt.



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Sunday, December 16, 2007

Vote Rogue Wave on Yahoo Who’s Next

Rogue Wave is included in this round of Yahoo Who's Next contest where you vote for your favorite musician. You tell Yahoo Who's Next and they will bring them into their studio! Watch the videos here and vote for your favorite.


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Michael Bolton - A Swingin Christmas Available Now!

Michael Bolton - A Swingin Christmas Available Now!

A Swingin Christmas is a wonderful, specially price NEW holiday release from the king of blue eyed soul. Michael Bolton is a 2-time Grammy Award and 6-time American Music Award winner.


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Friday, December 14, 2007

The Mars Volta Announce Special Los Angeles Club Performance

Saturday, December 29th Echoplex.

Enter at 1154 Glendale Blvd. between Park & Scott Avenues in Echo Park.

On Sale Saturday, December 15th at 10am. Get them here

Password: WAX

2 ticket limit. The only way to retrieve your tickets is at will call the night of the show. You MUST bring the credit card you used to purchase tickets and a matching, government-issued photo ID to the box office the night of the show. These tickets are non-transferable.

General Information: All Ages. Doors open at 8pm.


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Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Check out the TASTEMAKER!

Don't miss Pittsburgh Slim in concert next Wednesday, December 19 at the Roxy in West Hollywood! You might even hear his performance of "Girls Kiss Girls" from his new CD Tastemaker in stores now. Visit the Roxy Theater's website for ticket prices and info! Also make sure you check out his videos and his music on his MySpace page.


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Colbie Caillat on TV

Colbie Caillat performs tonight on the holiday special Christmas In Washington TNT at 10:00pm


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NICKY JAM IS BACK!!!


Click the image above to hear the NEW NICKY JAM ALBUM!!! That's right, the legend IS BACK!!!


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Mary J. Blige is doing "JUST FINE" in LA!!!





MARY J. BLIGE
“GROWING PAINS”
EVENT RECAP--LA REGION


On Friday, December 7th, Blackweekly.com's Meet Me At... and First Fridays Los Angeles' Exclusive Mary J Blige New Album Pre-Review Party took place at the fabulous Royale on Wilshire. I arrived at the event early to place (2) MJB 3x3 custom pop boards, place postcards on the tables of the dining/VIP area, and flyers regarding MJB listening event at Kimble Hair Studio. Around 200+ guests enjoyed an evening of mixing, mingling, and music featuring MJB “Just Fine” CD give-aways, dancing, while MJB dvd video reel played. What’s interesting about this event is that the after-hour social mixer (from 5pm to 9pm) reaches the middle to upper class African_American male/female (age 35 to 55); however the party from 9pm-until skews a little younger with ages ranging from 25 to 45. The female/male ratio was about 75/25. MJB tracks that did receive the best response throughout the night include “Just Fine,” “Shakedown,” and “Work That.” Thanks to Jaime Gopez,Mikelle Schwartz and Fleace Weaver for helping make this event a success J **unfortunately, venue was too dark..pictures did not show up clear.


On Monday, December 10th, First Friday attendees, Kimberly Kimble VIP clients, and my retail/lifestyle accounts came out to enjoy wine, NUVO (this is the next BIG thing), refreshments, and FREE hair consultations at Kimberly Kimble’s newly remodeled hair salon “KIMBLE HAIR STUDIO” located at 1106 N. La Cienega Blvd. in West Hollywood.



(2) MJB 3x3 custom pop boards were placed in the hair studio (one positioned outside in front of the studio/the other one was placed inside, MJB postcards were placed throughout the hair studio, and MJB posters were placed inside the Kimble “gift bags” distributed by the Kimble staff. Around 75 plus VIP clients, and tastemakers enjoyed the sounds of MJB’s new cd “Growing Pains.” Celebrities such as Slim Thug, Idalis DeLeon (actress from Women Thou Art Loose), MJB’s makeup artist, Flex Alexander (actor of One on One show) and his wife Shanice Wilson (early 90’s r&b star) all stopped by to show Miss Kimble and MJB some love….it truly was a wonderful and inspiring event. Here’s why…Kimberly Kimble is the most noted black celebrity stylist out right now, and her newly remodeled studio..reflects just that.



The sleek and contemporary studio has all the air of luxury with it’s black , white, and silver décor. As you walk behind the “Kimble Hair Studio” sign you are greeted by salon chairs, a HUGE projector (that played MJB video reel continuously throughout the night) and the cutest thing ever is that their our mini flat screens actually built into the mirrors adjacent to each salon chair….sweet!!! Plus, MJB modeling different hairstyles that Kimberly created also have been placed in the reception area for her customers to view.

As “Growing Pains” played throughout the 3 hour VIP soiree..positive feedback on “Just Fine,” “Shakedown,” “Work That,” “Roses,” “Grown Folks…” wow, let’s just say the whole cd got RAVE REVIEWS!! This is the FIRST time Kimberly Kimble has done a listening event at her salon and she seemed VERY PLEASED by the outcome. She loves MJB, and basically is willing to do anything to help promote her new cd. She is already in discussion with her phone company to see if MJB tracks can play as customers call her hair studio, and if there is a way the label will allow her to stream MJB music on her website
www.kimblehaircare.com she is willing to do that also. It was really nice to cater to the upper-class African-American crowd..sometimes they are often forgotten, and by the success of this event….THIS TARGET MARKET will come out! :)

THANK YOU’S: Ok, I must thank Jennifer Dalton (Kimberly Kimble’s publicist) for helping me create such a successful event and the rest of the Margaret Maldonado staff (Janine—thanks). Lloyd Hummel, LaShawn Norton, and Amy Allen for assisting in the funding for this event…. yippee J you are my lifesavers, Marlon Singleton for coming out showing support, assisting in the set-up of this event, and helping provide bartenders..Kim really loved this touch..you are the best Marlon!! :)…..team IGA BABY!! The NUVO staff for helping bartend this event---the “Kimtini’s” went over well—everyone raved about them. Also I would like to thank my retailers from VIP Wilmington and VIP Long Beach for coming out with your guest---I’m glad you had a GREAT time, Mike Brown thank you :) for coming out with your wife—and taking GREAT pixs for me, and last but not least MISS KIMBERLY KIMBLE for graciously opening the Kimble Hair Studios for MJB fans, and being a fabulous host. You mingled with everyone, and made all of my clients feel at ease…you are truly an inspiration to any female aspiring to be an entrepreneur…THANK YOU and I look forward to doing marketing promotions with you and the rest of the Kimble staff in the future. :)
Mary J Blige's New AlbumGROWING PAINSin StoresDecember 18th
















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Monday, December 10, 2007

The writer of the Song of the Year "Umbrella" has released his debut record!?!

When recording artist Rihanna wanted a hit single for her third record she went to Atlanta native The Dream which birthed the contagious hit song of the year "Umbrella" feat. JAY-Z. "LoveHate" is the debut album from the Dream. The record is a combination of contagious hooks, real life/lusty lyrics and hypnotic tracks. "Shawty is a Ten," is already a hit at radio, retail and in the club...Don't sleep on this record that is sure to keep you on your feet.. LoveHate In Stores Now.

Purchase the record at VIP Music, Slauson Ave and receive an exclusive The Dream mixtape mixed by DJ Finesse.

Enter the "Shawty is a Ten," contest by logging on to www.defjam.com


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Beanie Sigel In Stores Now!!

Beanie Sigel's highly anticipated album "The Solution" has hit the stands. The album features musical heavy hitters such as Ghostface Killah, Jay-Z, R. Kelly and more. The lead single is "All of the Above," featuring R. Kelly. Checkout the Channel Three/21 and Best of Both Offices as they launch "The Barrel Brothers" Music Video For Ghostface feat. Styles P & Beanie Sigel..

Purchase the record at Fat Beats LA and receive an exclusive free Rick Ross "Trilla," mixtape.









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http://www.three21media.com/content/?page_id=245

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THIS JUST IN...JUANES WORLD TOUR HITS LA IN MAY 2008!

Wed, 05/07/0808:00 PM
NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE Los Angeles, CA
Juanes
presale begins:Thu, 12/13/07 10:00 AM
Fri, 05/09/0808:00 PM
NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE Los Angeles, CA
Juanes
presale begins:Thu, 12/13/07 10:00 AM


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The Charlie Hunter Trio Live at the Mint in LA

Check out the link below to see one of the baddest guitar players around - Charlie Hunter. This clip was from his December 7 performance at the Mint in Los Angeles where the trio played songs from their latest release, Mistico!


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Mary J. Blige "Growing Pains" VIP SOIREE


TONIGHT!!!! FREE WINE, APPETIZERS, AND KIMBERLY KIMBLE HAIR CONSULTATION & PRODUCTS!!!


KIMBERLY KIMBLE is the CELEBRITY HAIR STYLIST to: MARY J. BLIGE, BEYONCE, AND GABRIELLE UNION to name a few...





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Sunday, December 9, 2007

Shiny Toy Guns Earn Grammy Nomination


Universal Motown Indie Icons Score First-Ever Grammy Nod

Universal Motown Records’ Shiny Toy Guns scored their first-ever Grammy nomination on Thursday in the Best Electronic/Dance Album category for their breakthrough CD We Are Pilots. The electronic bands’s edgy repertoire of groundbreaking dance music has helped rekindle the genre’s increased popularity with fans and music tastemakers across the globe. The coveted Grammy nomination is a triumph for the foursome, whose relentless touring and intricately connected online community has made them one of the trailblazing, under-the-radar-success stories of 2007.

It truly has been a remarkable year for the band. In 2007, their breakthrough album We Are Pilots was released in the UK where it climbed to #1 on the UK Alternative iTunes Sales chart within weeks. Shiny Toy Guns also played a special performance in New York City at Kanye West’s birthday party, and scored a rousing guest performance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live. They have also been a favorite of trendspotters in the branding community, chosen by Apple to re-launch their Logic Program. The band’s infectious music has also been a featured component of a worldwide marketing campaign for Motorola’s RAZR2 phone, as well as being featured in such TV shows as Dancing With The Stars, Private Practice, Dirty, Sexy, Money and So You Think You Can Dance.

The group enjoyed amazing worldwide critical and fan support with their smash single “Le Disko,” from their hit debut album, becoming a mainstay of the Billboard’s Heatseekers chart throughout 2006-2007. Their current single, “Rainy Monday”, is now climbing the charts and following the same success of “Le Disko”. Shiny Toy Guns is currently touring in support of We Are Pilots.


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Amy Winehouse - 6 Grammy Nominations

AMY WINEHOUSE NOMINATED FOR SIX GRAMMY AWARDS

Sweeps Top Four Categories Including Album and Record Of The Year

Universal Republic recording artist and 2007’s most acclaimed musical force, Amy Winehouse, was nominated for six Grammy Awards, adding to her growing list of accolades as music’s most honored and critically lauded star of 2007. The multi-talented singer/songwriter received nominations for Album of the Year (BACK TO BLACK), Record of the Year (Rehab), Song of the Year (Rehab), Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album (BACK TO BLACK), and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (Rehab).. The much anticipated 50th Annual Grammy Awards will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, on February 10, 2008.

The prestigious nods come on the heels of the mesmerizing British soul sensation receiving MTV Europe’s renowned Artists’ Choice Award just last month. She also recently snagged the Best Album Prize for the multi-platinum global smash BACK TO BLACK at the highly regarded Q Awards.

Grammy nominations, however, stand as the capstone of an unprecedented year of accomplishment for the 24 year old phenomenon. "I'm honored to have my music recognized with these nominations – this is a true validation from people I respect and admire.” says Amy, about garnering her first ever Grammy citations.

The 50th Annual Grammy Awards will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA, on February 10, 2008. The telecast will be broadcast on the CBS Television Network at 8:00 PM/EST/PT.



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Thursday, December 6, 2007

Attention Ghostface Killah Fans!! It's a Party..

Your invited to a special First Friday event, The Ghostface Killah "Big Doe Rehab" listening party at Rehab Records...We will be previewing new Def Jam music, giving away some real cool prizes and of course getting an earful of the new hip hop classic album from Ghostface Killah. You don't want to miss this event...Hope to see you there.


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Ghostface scores high in Rolling Stone!!

Ghostface Killah Receives 4 stars in Rolling Stone and Wu-Tang returns with another classic album...check out the reveiws..


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Wednesday, December 5, 2007

New Viral Video from SIA - "Buttons"

As seen on Perez Hilton and YouTube, check out SIA's new viral video for Buttons!



New album out January 8, featuring the songs "Buttons" and "Day Too Soon"


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WISIN & YANDEL, "LOS EXTRATERRESTRES" Film Music Video Alongside Franco De Vita


San Juan, PR, December 4, 2007- Wisin & Yandel and Franco De Vita shook up La Perla in Old San Juan during the filming for the video of "Dónde Está El Amor?", new song off their chart topping album 'Los Extraterrestres' -the album released on November 6th and currently sits on the Top spots of Billboard Charts.

The video sets out to capture world issues due to poverty using visuals from the many of the barrios in Old San Juan. The plot takes the viewer on a journey through the eyes of an eight-year-old child and his melancholic walk through the streets of city while trying to comprehend his plight and that of his family for something to eat. Wisin & Yandel's uncompromising passion alongside Franco De Vita's unique sensibility fills the video with a similar feeling to that of the Brazilian movie "City Of God", successfully provoking the audience to think and act upon global social injustice.

More than one hundred people participated in the filming of the Jessy Terrero directed video, the same director of the duo's previous video for the single "Sexy Movimiento."

"We are incredibly moved by this project we have undertaken with Franco, a man we greatly admire and respect" expressed Wisin during the video shoot.

Yandel noted "It is an honor for us to share this moment with Franco de Vita, a musical icon and we hope to use this video to help end all disharmonies between brothers. I think this song is our greatest contribution to the cause."

"Los Extraterrestres" continue to work through the Holiday season and will start 2008 with a very hectic schedule which includes a grand performance at the Viña del Mar festival in Chile.

Wisin & Yandel are also preparing for their massive international tour which will take them to Central and South America as well as Europe.

More information in the following links:
http://www.xtraterrestres.com/
http://www.machetemusic.com/


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Juanes "Me Enamora" Is the Longest-Running #1 Song of the Year

JUANES’ “Me Enamora” Is The
Longest-Running #1 Latin Song Of The Year


Having Debuted at #1 And Now Still Holding The Top Spot Of Billboard’s “Hot Latin Songs” Chart After THREE MONTHS (Twelve Consecutive Weeks), The First Single From JUANES’ Already Million-Selling New Album LA VIDA… ES UN RATICO (“Life… Is A Moment) Has Held #1 Longer Then Any Other Latin Song during 2006 and 2007

“a cultural hero due to his thoughtful & courageous stance against violence and injustice. His sales have been stratospheric, his presence on Billboard and other charts prolonged… the multiple Grammy winner has also racked up a growing presence in the Anglo press and media… an ardent musical imagination, a gift for poetic, barbed but nonetheless conciliatory lyrics, and a tenor voice that recalls a Latin John Lennon… On La Vida...Es un Ratico), his fourth studio album, Juanes is once again revealed as a rare combination of guts and glamour, ardor and activism, beauty and brains.” – Amazon editorial review

JUANES Continues To Be Recognized Among The World’s Most Prominent Artists As This Week He Receives A Nomination With Justin Timberlake, Akon & Timbaland For “International Male Artist of the Year” At Frances’ NRJ Awards

JUANES Will Also Perform Alongside Alicia Keys, Melissa Etheridge, Annie Lennox & Kylie Minogue At The Nobel Peace Prize Concert On December 11th

JUANES Appears Along With Jennifer Lopez On The Just-Released COVER Of People en Español’s First Ever All Digital Special Issue

“****/FOUR STARS… [Juanes’] most powerful and personal recording yet”- Miami Herald

“an extraordinary new album… the single most important figure of the past decade in Latin music”- LA Times

“ combines rock-star charisma with stirring messages of global social awareness… this superstar has yet to make that English crossover, and with songs as punchy and passionaite as these, why should he?” - People

“He has sold more than nine million albums around the world and won a dozen Latin Grammys. Juanes is one of the most popular Latin American musicians performing today….”- NPR (National Public Radio)

“ ‘La Vida...Es un Ratico’ is an artistic step forward… the most striking and poetic of Juanes' career to date…it's no surprise at this point that Juanes is capable of such mastery”- AllMusic


Watch the video ME ENAMORA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWA59qwfGL0

Watch behind the scenes of Juanes recording the album, photos shoot and video shoot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khiNQymYDOk

http://www.juanesweb.com/
http://www.juanes.net/




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Tuesday, December 4, 2007

MIKA - Dodgy Holiday Tour - North America


MIKA has just announced tour dates for his upcoming Dodgy Holiday Tour in 2008.

MIKA Dodgy Holiday Tour - North America
DATE DAY MARKET VENUE ON-SALE
28-Jan MON Montreal, QC Bell Centre 12/7 12pm
29-Jan TUE Toronto, ONT Kool Haus 12/7 10am
31-Jan THU Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory 12/14 10am
1-Feb FRI Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre 12/14 12pm
2-Feb SAT New York, NY Terminal 5 12/14 12pm
5-Feb TUE Chicago, IL House of Blues 12/15 10am
6-Feb WED Minneapolis, MN First Avenue 12/14 10am
8-Feb FRI Salt Lake City, UT In the Venue 12/15 10am
11-Feb MON Los Angeles, CA Wiltern 12/15 10am
12-Feb TUE San Francisco, CA Warfield 12/16 10am
14-Feb THU Seattle, WA Showbox SoDo 12/15 10am
15-Feb FRI Vancouver, BC Orpheum 12/15 10am


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Monday, December 3, 2007

Birdman 5*Stunna In-Stores Dec. 11th


Hailed in a recent Miami Herald profile as ‘head of one of the last-standing triple crown crews,’ Cash Money founder/mogul/award winning rapper Birdman (aka Baby) is about to add to his multi-platinum hit-making legacy once again with his much anticipated third solo album – 5 Stunna. The 22 song CD is due in stores on December 11th.

The CD features the explosive new single, “100 Million,” featuring Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, and Rick Ross; along with the production of Cool & Dre. The new video for the sizzling song premiered on BET’s Access Granted over Thanksgiving weekend to a rousing response, garnering more than 20,000 views via the internet’s most popular video sharing destination, YouTube, within its first 24 hours of availability. The trailer for the new clip has already become a viewing staple of taste-making hip-hop sites such as xxlmag.com and yoraps.com, and others. The song follows Birdman’s previous pre-release scorcher “Pop Bottles,” featuring Lil Wayne, which quickly became one of the most played hits of urban radio, video, ringtone and digital domains. The video for “100 Million” will be the New Joint on BET’s signature show 106 & Park on the day of the album’s release, December 11th.

The new album features a host of superstar producers and collaborators joining Birdman, including Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Cash Money newcomer Brisco, and producers Cool & Dre, T-Mixx and Steve Morales, among others. Songs lighting up the new disc - produced almost entirely in Miami’s Hit Factory studios - include “I Run This” featuring Lil Wayne, “I’m A Stunna,” and “Grind,” featuring Lil Wayne and Brisco.

Want to become a 5 * Stunna? Check out these webisodes


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Chamillionaire on Larry King tonight



Check out Chamillionaire on Larry King tonight - Dec 3, 2007 at 9pm EST/6pm PST.


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Sunday, December 2, 2007

10 Years of Godsmack Arrives Dec. 4th


Universal Republic band Godsmack will release their widely anticipated Greatest Hits album, Good Times Bad Times....Ten Years of Godsmack on December 4. The 16-track collection is loaded with career defining milestones and seminal Godsmack classics. Among the groundbreaking songs included are the band's clarion call "Whatever," their breakthrough #1 rock mainstream smash "Awake," "I Stand Alone" (2002's most played rock radio song of the year), "Speak," (the #1 rock cut from their 2006 album Godsmack IV), and a rare, bristling Godsmack cover of Led Zeppelin's classic 1969 debut single "Good Times, Bad Times."

Fronted by charismatic and uncompromising singer/songwriter Sully Erna, 2008 will mark the tenth anniversary of Godsmack's self-titled debut album; in honor of that occasion, Good Times Bad Times....Ten Years of Godsmack encapsulates some of their most captivating and enduring hits. In the past decade, the unflinching Godsmack has enjoyed an incredible run, selling more than 12 million albums - highlighted by scores of sold-out international concerts, stages shared with legends, a remarkable 16 hit singles, 4 platinum records, 1 gold EP and three Grammy nominations.


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Saturday, December 1, 2007

JD, Jeezy, and Mickey Avalon - Boost Mobile promo

Boost Mobile has always been close with the music industry for their advertising campaigns and first got The Game, Ludacris, and Kanye West together for one of their TV spots...This time around they got heavy hitters Jermaine Dupri and Young Jeezy together... but also got them teamed up with Mickey Avalon. Check out the new commercial:


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