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MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 2009

LADY GAGA SETS ANOTHER RECORD Lady Gaga is the first artist in the 17-year history of Billboard’s Pop Songs chart to notch four number one singles from a debut album, as “Paparazzi” rises two spots to the summit.   Gaga’s “Just Dance,” “Poker Face” and “LoveGame” also topped the Pop chart earlier this year.  …

INNOVATIVE i4c CAMPAIGN PARTNERS WITH SARAH MCLACHLAN’S 2010 LILITH TOUR

Today, the innovative i4c Campaignâ„¢, an initiative of the holding company TouchPoint Trust Group, announces its first partner in the movement to build a better future: the 2010 Lilith Tour. Lilith Fair founders Sarah McLachlan, Dan Fraser, Marty Diamond and Terry McBride have targeted a $3 million investment partnership for the Lilith i4c Campaign. i4c…

OK GO READY TO TREAD NEW GROUND WITH UPCOMING NEW ALBUM

The mind-bending band that gave us what is largely considered the decade’s most viewed music video (even the Simpsons parodied it), the treadmill-manned “Here It Goes Again” is back. Never content to rest on their laurels, OK Go is preparing to tread anything but familiar territory with their upcoming new album, Of The Blue Colour…

BOSTON BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER COMES TO LIFE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Boston Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker, New England’s holiday tradition for over 40 years, takes the stage at the beautifully restored Boston Opera House, November 27 — December 27, 2009. All 34 performances of this season’s production are presented by State Street Corporation. The 2009 Nutcracker will feature the entire Company, more than 250…

RÖYKSOPP BRING LIVE SHOW TO US THIS MONTH

The uber popular electro-pop duo Röyksopp are bringing their much buzzed about live show to the US for four exclusive dates. This will be Röyksopp’s, Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland’s first US dates in over 4 years. Adding to the critical acclaim, legends and superstars alike are raving about Röyksopp’s eclectic sound. Kanye West, Elton…

SANTANA HELPS HUNGRY CHILDREN IN THE USA

Legendary musician Carlos Santana will help raise food, funds and awareness for America’s hungry children during the November performances of his multi-year resident show entitled Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits, at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. During the eight Santana performances in November, presented by AEG Live,…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 2009

RIHANNA’S TRACKLISTING REVEALED RapRadar.com has gotten their hands on the official tracklisting to Rihanna’s upcoming Rated R album. Be sure to get your copy when it drops November 23rd. 1. “Mad House” 2. “Wait Your Turn” 3. “Hard” featuring Young Jeezy 4. “Stupid In Love” 5. ROCKSTAR 101” featuring Slash 6. “Russian Roulette” 7. “Fire…

SPOON: TRANSFERENCE NEW ALBUM OUT JANUARY 26, 2010

Britt Daniel, Jim Eno, Eric Harvey and Rob Pope–collectively known as Spoon–have confirmed the release date of their first album in over two years and seventh overall: Transference will be released in the U.S. on Merge Records on the 26th of January 2010. Produced by the band, Transference is made up of 11 new gems…

THE STARTING LINE RELEASE LIVE CD/DVD NOVEMBER 10

Image Entertainment, Inc. will release THE STARTING LINE’S first-ever live concert CD, film and documentary DVD titled SOMEBODY’S GONNA MISS US on November 10 on a 2-disc set. The group will throw an official release party on Monday, November 9 at the World Café in Philadelphia (3025 Walnut Street, 8:00pm). For the event, THE STARTING…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 2009

MILEY STALKER UPDATE Mark McLeod may not have been charged with stalking Miley Cyrus, but he’s not off scot-free.   According to PerezHilton.com, McLeod pleaded guilty to “obstruction of police and disorderly conduct.”   The 53-year-old got two years of probation, has to go to mental health treatment, and cannot use a computer during that…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: White Rabbits, “Percussion”

We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! White Rabbits, “Percussion”: SKOPE IT HERE!

UNRELEASED U2 FOOTAGE FROM OVER 25 YEARS AGO

With the re-release of U2’s fourth album, The Unforgettable Fire, the group has decided to share rarely seen before seen video footage with their fans. The video showcases frontman Bono speaking on the recording process of the breakthrough album and flashes back to some of the most historical songs ever written. The special edition release…

MEMBERS OF 3 DOORS DOWN, KID ROCK, AND MUZIK MAFIA FORM 7DAYBINGE

7dayBinge plans to release its debut, self-titled album via digital download portals on December 8, 2009, with hard copy release to follow on January 26, 2010.   The group includes Todd Harrell of 3 Doors Down on bass, Jon Nicholson of the Muzik Mafia on guitar and vocals, Kenny Olson of Kid Rock’s band on…

ROB ZOMBIE UNEXPECTEDLY SWITCHES LABELS

In a sudden and unexpected move, multi-platinum hard rock artist Rob Zombie has inked a new worldwide deal with leading rock label Roadrunner Records through its Loud & Proud imprint. This shocking announcement comes as Zombie exits his former label and of eighteen years, where he sold fifteen million records as a solo artist and…

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON SOUNDTRACK RISES TO #1

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON–ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK” rises to #1 this week on the Billboard 200, its first full week in stores and online. Despite the soundtrack being released four days earlier than scheduled, it made an impressive debut last week at #2 on the chart after an abbreviated week at retail. This marks…

MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK TO TOUR WITH WEEZER

Motion City Soundtrack are thrilled to announce that they’ll be joining Weezer this December for some select live shows!   Kicking off in Chicago December 1st at the Aragon Ballroom, this run will see MCS playing dates in the Midwest and along the East Coast with the like-minded pop rockers.   Before heading out on…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 2009

OWL CITY TOPS BILLBOARD HOT 100 CHART Owl City jumps six spots to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Fireflies.” The success of the song is spurring sales of the band’s debut album, Ocean Eyes, as it has climbed into the top ten on the Billboard album chart.   Last week’s number one song,…

NEVER SHOUT NEVER TO RELEASE EXCLUSIVE EP THROUGH HOT TOPIC

Never Shout Never, the brainchild of 18-year-old singer-songwriter and guitarist Christofer Drew, will release a new physical EP exclusively through clothing retailer Hot Topic on December 8th. The EP features two songs from Never Shout Never’s upcoming eight-song mini-album for Loveway Records/Sire (“Jane Doe” and “What is Love?”), a live track (“Big City Dreams” from…

KRISTINA TRAIN LIVE ONLINE ON NOVEMBER 2

USA Today says that Kristina Train is “a mature, polished and soulful-to-the-extreme stunner. Watch out, Adele.” See what critics are raving about on Monday, November 2nd at 6PM EST when Kristina gives a stunning performance that can be watched live. Kristina will perform songs from her debut album, Spilt Milk, in a private showcase at…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 2009

LADY GAGA’S ANNIVERSARY Lady GaGa’s The Fame album celebrates one year on the Billboard album chart this week.   GaGa’s debut effort has sold over 1.5-million copies and spawned hits like “Paparazzi” and “Poker Face.”   GaGa is re-releasing the album as The Fame Monster on November 23rd. JENNIFER LOPEZ TAKES BRANDY’S “LOUBOUITINS” According to…

ALLISON MOORER SIGNS TO RYKO

Allison Moorer is set to release her Ryko debut, Crows, on February 9th, 2010.   Produced by R.S. Field (Buddy Guy, John Mayall) at the House of David Studio in Nashville, TN, the 13-track album is a refined and lyrically honest collection of songs that is a marked stylistic departure from her previous work.  …

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Wyclef Jean “SUICIDE LOVE feat. EVE”

We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! Wyclef Jean “SUICIDE LOVE feat. EVE”: SKOPE…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: DJ Skee Unleashes “Let Me Go”

We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! DJ Skee Unleashes “Let Me Go”: SKOPE…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Drew Danburry, “Free Promotional EP”

We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! Drew Danburry, “Free Promotional EP”: SKOPE IT…

R. KELLY IN A LIVE HD PERFORMANCE

BILLBOARDLIVE.COM is a live performance show that utilizes OWL’s state-of-the art technology to provide fans with five-camera shoot for the ultimate interactive viewing experience in HD. Fans have the ability for the first time ever to view the concert from five different angles of their choosing, the larger, full-screen view, as well as four other…

IKE REILLY TO RELEASE HARD LUCK STORIES / AUDIO

Rocker and Singer-Songwriter Ike Reilly will be digitally releasing his new album, “Hard Luck Stories” on November 23, 2009. As a lead-up to the release of the album, Reilly will be hosting “Where’s my Godd*mn Medicine?,” a special podcast which will be available for free download beginning October 26th on Reilly’s website: www.ikereilly.net . “Where’s…

SKILLET RELEASE VIDEO FOR “HERO”

Following the success of their official single “Monster,” Skillet has released a video for “Hero,” the opening track off their latest album Awake. The video is a tribute to the everyday heroes among us and features some impressive pyrotechnics to boot. Check out the video here, and make sure to also check out Skillet live…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 2009

OWL CITY AND NEW MOON TOP ITUNES CHART Owl City’s “Fireflies” is the most downloaded song of the week on iTunes.   The band’s album, Ocean Eyes, also leaped up to number two, just behind The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack, which features songs from Death Cab for Cutie, Thom Yorke, Sea Wolf, Muse, OK…

RAKIM “WALK THESE STREETS” AUDIO POSTED ON YOUTUBE

On October 27, 2009, the man many call The God MC, Rakim Allah, will release “Walk These Streets,” the new single off of his much anticipated new album The Seventh Seal. Produced by Needlz for Dry Rain Entertainment, “Walk These Streets” features Maino and Tracey Horton. Additional guest artists featured on The Seventh Seal, which…

AFI RELEASE “BEAUTIFUL THIEVES” VIDEO FROM ULALUME FESTIVAL

AFI have just released a video performance from this Weekend’s Ulalume Festival in Columbia, Maryland. The clip can be seen on Mtvu.com. The video showcases an energetic performance of “Beautiful Thieves” to thousands of adoring fans. “Beautiful Thieves” is a new track off of the critically acclaimed album Crash Love, which is available everywhere now.

METALLICA AND TAPULOUS ANNOUCE TAP TAP REVENGE

Tapulous, a leader in music games for the iPhone and iPod touch, today announced that Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica, the newest addition to the Tapulous family of games, is now available from the App Store. Featuring classics like “Enter Sandman” and “One”, Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica will give music fans an interactive outlet to rock…

MATT HIRES SONG FEATURED ON GREY’S ANATOMY

Matt Hires’ “Out Of The Dark” was featured as the closing song during a poignant moment of last night’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Following the broadcast Hires’ debut album “Take Us To The Start” jumped over 100 spots on the itunes album chart! Matt Hires “Out Of The Dark” music placement on Grey’s Anatomy 10/22/09:…

WIN A CHANCE TO MEET AND GREET SKILLET ON THE ALIVE AND AWAKE TOUR

Fans of Skillet can win the ultimate concert experience, but they’ve got to work for it! By helping promote Skillet’s Awake and Alive Tour, one winner plus a guest will receive free tickets to the show, a meet and greet with the band and the chance to make an appearance in Skillet’s video footage, which…

TOP SELLING AMERICAN IDOLS OF ALL TIME TO PERFORM

dick clark productions president, Orly Adelson, announced that Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry will each perform at the 2009 “American Music Awards.” They will join another American Idol standout Adam Lambert as well as other previously announced acts including Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and The Black Eyed Peas. Additional performers and presenters will…

ESTATE OF SUBLIME LEAD SINGER BRADLEY NOWELL ISSUES STATEMENT

The Estate of Bradley Nowell, Sublime’s late singer, guitarist and primary songwriter, issued a statement today regarding the use of the band’s name by Sublime bassist Eric Wilson and Sublime drummer Floyd “Bud” Gaugh.     Sublime members Floyd “Bud” Gaugh and Eric Wilson, along with new vocalist Rome Ramirez, who performed with Gaugh and…