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DENNY’S WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU CAN COOK LIKE A ROCKSTAR

To keep the music playing into the wee hours, Denny’s official late-night counterpart, Denny’s Allnighter, has been inviting today’s hottest artists into the kitchen to create their favorite post-concert meals. The result: Denny’s Rockstar Menu. And starting this week, Denny’s is giving the public the chance to Cook Like A Rockstar with a brand new…

SUNDAY’S U2 CONCERT LIVE ON YOUTUBE

Fans who couldn’t make it out to U2’s critically acclaimed and groundbreaking 360 ° Tour will now have the opportunity to experience it from the comfort of their own home.   U2 will be streaming this Sunday’s concert (10/25) at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena in full and live on YouTube – the biggest live…

AGAINST ME! ANNOUNCE THAT NEW ALBUM WILL BE TITLED WHITE CROSSES

The new album from Florida punk band Against Me! will be called White Crosses, it was announced today. The band finished tracking the album in Los Angeles with veteran producer Butch Vig this past Saturday. White Crosses is Against Me!’s second album for Sire Records and will be released in 2010.   Against Me! frontman…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 2009

BEYONCE TO RELEASE TOUR DVD NEXT MONTH! Attention Beyonce fans! If you didn’t get to watch the hardest working woman in show business during her I Am… world tour, here’s your chance.   On November 23rd, the “Sweet Dreams” singer will unleash her I Am Yours: An Intimate Performance At The Wynn DVD. Be sure…

LEGENDARY SONGWRITER VIC MIZZY PASSES AWAY AT AGE 93

VIC MIZZY, 93, the Brooklyn-born songwriter who wrote the catchy theme songs to The Addams Family and Green Acres, but also dozens of #1 pop hits like “My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time,” “Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes” and “The Whole World Is Singing My Song,” as well as such novelty hits like “With…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: GUCCI MANE FT.USHER “SPOTLIGHT”

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NORAH JONES VIDEO TEASER “CHASING PIRATES”

The video teaser for Norah Jones’ single “Chasing Pirates” is now available, from her highly anticipated new studio album The Fall, releasing on EMI/Blue Note Records November 17th.   Fans can additionally check out VH1 on October 30th for the full video premiere.   Norah will also be appearing tonight, October 20th, on ABC’s Dancing…

VIOLENT SOHO TOUR WITH DINOSAUR JR.

Fresh off their tours with Built to Spill and the Raveonettes, Violent Soho will be joining alternative-rock legends and one of their own favorite bands Dinosaur Jr. on a few of their Midwest and West Coast tour dates, starting October 27th in Omaha, Nebraska and concluding November 8th in Seattle.     See below for…

SNOOP DOGG SCHEDULED TO RELEASE TENTH STUDIO ALBUM ‘MALICE N WONDERLAND’ ON DECEMBER 8TH

Multi-platinum, superstar entertainer Snoop Dogg is set to release his tenth solo LP, “Malice N Wonderland,” on December 8th through Priority/EMI Music.   The official first single, “Gangsta Luv” featuring The Dream, is not only the premiere offering from the much anticipated forthcoming album but also the very first cut released by EMI Music’s newly…

WOLFMOTHER PREMIERE NEW MOON RISING VIDEO

At long last the video for “New Moon Rising” from Aussie quartet Wolfmother has arrived. The kaleidoscope of visual feats features an onslaught of color, effects and cut up animation pieced together resulting in a journey to the decade of rock ‘n roll. Prepared by New Zealand directors Special Problems, the video is an arresting…

WEEZER TRAILER FOR “THURSDAY” VIDEO

This Thursday (10/22), the premiere of Weezer’s new video for “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To” from the highly anticipated new album ‘Raditude’, will premiere exclusively online and mobile at Babelgum. Until then, check out a teaser for the video here: SKOPE IT HERE! The clip features the band…

LISTEN TO LADY GAGA’S “BAD ROMANCE”

Yesterday, BBC Radio 1 aired Lady Gaga’s new single “Bad Romance”, which will be leading the re-release of her debut album, The Fame Monster. Of course, you know there were many idly waiting to record the single, and throw it up on YouTube. It’s not anything too surprising. You expect Lady Gaga’s music to be…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Gazpacho “Winter Is Never”

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ROSANNE CASH MARKS CAREER-BEST CHART POSITION

Riding a wave of critical praise, singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash has achieved the highest chart position of her career with the debut of The List. The album, which Vanity Fair called “superb,” has notched a No. 5 Country debut, and entered The Billboard 200 at No. 22. Her highest previous ranking in the Top 200 was…

RIVERS CUOMO TALK ABOUT WORKING WITH KATY PERRY

Buzznet caught up with Rivers Cuomo for an exclusive interview in Los Angeles this week and the Weezer frontman confirmed that he will be hitting the studio with Katy Perry next week to write and possibly record material for her new album! Rivers, said, “We’re writing together next week. Can’t wait!” One thing Rivers isn’t…

COOK WITH AARON GILLESPIE FROM THE ALMOST

Nothing says rock and roll like a good meal, especially when it’s with the frontman of your favorite band.   Fans of The Almost will have the chance to cook with singer Aaron in The Almost Culinary Contest.   Entrants must submit a video of themselves cooking their favorite dish to the Culinary Contest YouTube…

JASON CASTRO NEW VIDEO “LET’S JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN”

Check out the music video for “Let’s Just Fall In Love Again”, the first single from former American Idol Contestant Jason Castro’s upcoming debut album. Jason Castro is currently on a national mall tour across the country presented by Akoo.   Press release attached, see dates below.   Jason Castro “Let’s Just Fall In Love…

CORY CHISEL JOINS BRENDAN BENSON ON US TOUR

On Oct 9, Cory Chisel made his national television debut on Jimmy Fallon performing the single “Born Again” – a song he co-wrote with Brendan Benson – which USA Today said has “a killer organ riff and a defiant attitude.” On the heels of that performance Chisel has confirmed a U.S. tour with Benson kicking…

DEBUT EP FROM BLUEBRAIN OUT NOVEMBER 10

Bluebrain is the new project from brothers Hays Holladay & Ryan Holladay, formerly of NYC-based band The Epochs. The duo bring a distinctly darker and textured feel to their previous signature blend of clever pop, showcased on Bluebrain’s debut EP Cult Following to be released November 10th on Lujo Records. Cult Following Tracklisting: 1. The…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 2009

GAGA ON SET WITH BEYONCE We reported last week that Beyonce’s new video for her song “Video Phone” was going to feature Lady Gaga, and now PerezHilton.com has gotten their hands on a picture of the “Just Dance” singer from the set.   Head there now to see it. MADONNA SAYS SHE DIDN’T FIRE TRAINER…

AAR RELEASE “I WANNA” VIDEO

The All-American Rejects have just debuted the music video for their single “I Wanna.”   In true Rejects fashion, the Paul Hunter (Gwen Stefani, Lenny Kravitz) directed clip features the ultimate house party and rock star performance.  

THE SUMMER SET’S NEW VIDEO “CHELSEA”

Today pop-punk rockers The Summer Set’s first full length album Love Like This (Razor & Tie) is in stores and the video for the first single “Chelsea” debuts on MySpace Music.   The band is set to kick off   a fall tour with Cartel and This Providence on October 22 that will run through…

zerobridge OFFER NEW SINGLE “2mins5” OFF NEW EP

After self-releasing a single every month for the last half of 2008, zerobridge is back with a new EP entitled “There We Were, Now Here We Are” available Nov. 17th.   The EP includes six tracks reflecting the musical journey the band has been on for the last 4 years — careening between the fury…

THE SWORD ADDED TO 2009 “FUN FUN FUN FEST” LINEUP

Metallic rock titans THE SWORD have announced a special live performance as part of the 2009 “FUN FUN FUN Fest”, set to take place November 7-8 at Waterloo Park in the band’s own Austin, TX.   THE SWORD joins a stellar lineup of featured acts set to perform at the event which includes Jesus Lizard,…

A CHRISTMAS STORY SOUNDTRACK DEBUTS

Released in 1983 by MGM, A Christmas Story became a true holiday classic thanks to its impeccable comedic performances, triple-dog dares, and countless cable marathons. One aspect often overlooked is the music composed for the film by Carl Zittrer and Paul Zaza. Their musical contributions, unreleased until now, capture the film’s nostalgic charm and transport…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: The Whigs, In The Dark

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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: AFI “Ziggy Stardust”

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BAD BOY RECORDING GROUP DAY26 NEW VIDEO

DAY26 recently released their video album “Forever In Your Eyes”, available exclusively on iTunes now.   “Forever In Your Eyes” is being led by the breezy mid-tempo ballad “So Good”, which was the #1 Most Added Song at radio for 2 weeks in a row and premiered worldwide on MTV during Diddy’s “Making His Band”.…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Zeep “Ghost Town”

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MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th, 2009

APL.DE.AP BRINGS AID & MUSIC TO THE PHILIPPINES According to the Associated Press, Black Eyed Peas singer apl.de.ap has flown to his native Philippines following devastating storms to perform a benefit concert and deliver much-needed aid. Apl planned to stage the concert Thursday evening in Manila during a brief trip to the country.   The…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: PLIES Feat Keri Hilson “MEDICINE”

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MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th, 2009

BRITNEY SPEARS DEBUTS ON TOP According to Billboard, Britney Spears is the first artist in over three years to debut at number one on the Hot 100, with her new single “3.”   The track off her upcoming hits set, The Singles Collection, sold over 255-thousand downloads in its first week of release.   “3”…

TECH N9NE RELEASES K.O.D. OCTOBER 27, 2009

TECH N9NE prepared his fans for his current masterpiece, K.O.D. when he dropped Sickology 101, the hottest collaboration album of the year. “I’m a machine,” he assured. “And I’m getting better and better.” On Oct. 27, TECH N9NE delivers the proof. With memorable features from Academy Award winners Three 6 Mafia, Strange affiliates Krizz Kaliko,…

L.A.’S ICONIC MEXICAN-AMERICAN BAND WITH TIMELESS DISNEY SONGS

Los Lobos, the Grammy-winning East L.A. band famed for blending rock, blues and traditional Mexican music styles, is back with their first new album in three years. Los Lobos Goes Disney from Disney Sound features 13 all-time classics from Disney films and theme parks, each given the raw and raucous Los Lobos treatment. Produced by…

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON SOUNDTRACK NEW RELEASE DATE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH

Due to overwhelming and unprecedented demand, Chop Shop/Atlantic have announced a new release date for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK. By far the most anticipated soundtrack of the year, the compilation will now be released this FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, four days earlier than originally scheduled. Last year’s TWILIGHT SOUNDTRACK debuted at…

CAVO HIT THE ROAD FOR COAST-TO-COAST ARENA TOUR WITH DAUGHTRY

Fresh off national tours with Cruefest, Shinedown, and Sick Puppies, hot, up-and-coming rock band Cavo will hit the road with Daughtry and Theory of a Deadman beginning October 19th. The extensive arena tour will criss-cross through the U.S. through December 20th.   The second single from Bright Nights Dark Days, “Crash,” is impacting rock radio…