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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Rihanna Sells Over 300,000 Tickets To UK Loud Tour, Adds 10th O2 Arena Date
Rihanna is now a record breaking female solo artist with an incredible 10th headline date at London’s O2 Arena.
Rihanna is now, officially, the artist with the longest run of headline dates at London’s O2 Arena and thankfully, for us at least, who have had to update Rihanna’s tour schedule 10 times now, Rih-Rih’s tenth headline slot will be the last announced on her UK Loud Tour. Rihanna’s tenth O2 Arena date is set for December 20 and goes on sale this Friday.
Having just been nominated for the Best International Female Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards, we simply can’t get enough of Rihanna in the UK. You’d call the consistent adding of dates to her UK tour popular demand but this is about the ninth time we’ve announced new dates so we don’t think popular demand really comes close to what Rihanna is experiencing in the UK right now. The UK leg of her Loud Tour has been extended again and again, with huge venues, her singles are climbing and staying at the top of the charts and her new album is currently sitting pretty at the top of the pile.
After the smash hit success of her Rated R arena tour last year, Rihanna has announced that she is due to return to the UK in October 2011 to perform a series of dates on her Loud Tour. This will be the first chance UK audiences will get to see her performing her brand new mega-hit singles ‘Only Girl (In The World)’ and ‘What’s My Name’ from her new album ‘Loud’.
Rihanna’s Loud Tour UK dates are as follows…
Wednesday October 5: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Thursday October 6: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday October 7: Liverpool Echo Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday October 9: Manchester Evening News Arena [SOLD OUT]
Monday October 10: Glasgow SECC [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday October 11: Glasgow SECC [SOLD OUT]
Thursday October 13: London, O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday October 14: London, O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Saturday Saturday 15: Birmingham LG Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday October 16: Newcastle Metro Radio Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday November 13: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Monday November 14: London 02 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 15: London 02 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 18: Birmingham, LG Arena [SOLD OUT]
Wednesday November 19: Sheffield Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday November 21: Manchester MEN Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 22: Nottingham Trent FM Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday November 27: Newcastle Metro Radio Arena [SOLD OUT]
Monday November 28: Manchester Evening News Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 29: Birmingham NIA [SOLD OUT]
Thursday December 1: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday December 2: Manchester Evening News Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday December 20: London, O2 Arena – NEW DATE
Wednesday December 21: London, O2 Arena
Thursday December 22: London, O2 Arena
Tickets for the dates in London on December 21 and 22 are on sale now and available from seetickets.com, get in there quick because you know these tickets are selling fast. Tickets for the show on December 20 go on sale this Friday.
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Rihanna is now, officially, the artist with the longest run of headline dates at London’s O2 Arena and thankfully, for us at least, who have had to update Rihanna’s tour schedule 10 times now, Rih-Rih’s tenth headline slot will be the last announced on her UK Loud Tour. Rihanna’s tenth O2 Arena date is set for December 20 and goes on sale this Friday.
Having just been nominated for the Best International Female Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards, we simply can’t get enough of Rihanna in the UK. You’d call the consistent adding of dates to her UK tour popular demand but this is about the ninth time we’ve announced new dates so we don’t think popular demand really comes close to what Rihanna is experiencing in the UK right now. The UK leg of her Loud Tour has been extended again and again, with huge venues, her singles are climbing and staying at the top of the charts and her new album is currently sitting pretty at the top of the pile.
After the smash hit success of her Rated R arena tour last year, Rihanna has announced that she is due to return to the UK in October 2011 to perform a series of dates on her Loud Tour. This will be the first chance UK audiences will get to see her performing her brand new mega-hit singles ‘Only Girl (In The World)’ and ‘What’s My Name’ from her new album ‘Loud’.
Rihanna’s Loud Tour UK dates are as follows…
Wednesday October 5: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Thursday October 6: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday October 7: Liverpool Echo Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday October 9: Manchester Evening News Arena [SOLD OUT]
Monday October 10: Glasgow SECC [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday October 11: Glasgow SECC [SOLD OUT]
Thursday October 13: London, O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday October 14: London, O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Saturday Saturday 15: Birmingham LG Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday October 16: Newcastle Metro Radio Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday November 13: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Monday November 14: London 02 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 15: London 02 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 18: Birmingham, LG Arena [SOLD OUT]
Wednesday November 19: Sheffield Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday November 21: Manchester MEN Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 22: Nottingham Trent FM Arena [SOLD OUT]
Sunday November 27: Newcastle Metro Radio Arena [SOLD OUT]
Monday November 28: Manchester Evening News Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday November 29: Birmingham NIA [SOLD OUT]
Thursday December 1: London O2 Arena [SOLD OUT]
Friday December 2: Manchester Evening News Arena [SOLD OUT]
Tuesday December 20: London, O2 Arena – NEW DATE
Wednesday December 21: London, O2 Arena
Thursday December 22: London, O2 Arena
Tickets for the dates in London on December 21 and 22 are on sale now and available from seetickets.com, get in there quick because you know these tickets are selling fast. Tickets for the show on December 20 go on sale this Friday.
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Alicia Keys to Commemorate Debut Album with 10th Anniversary Edition
Alicia Keys is set to commemorate the release of her multi-platinum debut songs in A minor with a special 10th Anniversary Deluxe and Collector’s edition. To celebrate the occasion, she will also give an intimate performance at New York City’s Beacon Theatre.
The Deluxe two-disc and Collector’s Edition three-disc sets, due June 28, will boast special packaging and a beefed up booklet featuring new liner notes. Unheard tunes that didn’t make the original tracklisting will be featured on the new releases, including “A Woman’s Worth (Remix)” featuring Nas, the mixtape version of “Juiciest,” the previously unreleased “Typewriter,” and more.
Additionally, the Collector’s Edition will feature a documentary created for the commemorative release. The film explores the making of the album as well as interviews with Keys and those who worked on the Grammy-winning record.
“It’s incredibly surreal for me to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of songs in A minor,” stated Alicia. “Looking back on the journey, I’m truly moved by my fans and friends who’ve been with me and have supported me throughout my career. This album is possibly the most precious to me, as your first album only happens once, and so songs in A minor will always hold a special place in my life that’s filled with amazing memories.”
The New York native will also grace the stage at the Beacon Theatre on June 30 for the one-of-a-kind “Piano & I: A One Night Only Event with Alicia Keys,” where she will play songs from the album as well as cuts from her oeuvre.
“I’m so proud that the songs are still being enjoyed around the world, and I’m crazy excited to share, through the 10th Anniversary Edition, songs never heard before, and even more of my debut album with you,” she said.
In addition, Keys will perform at the BET Awards on June 26 and an hour-long special on her career will air on the network in late June.
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The Deluxe two-disc and Collector’s Edition three-disc sets, due June 28, will boast special packaging and a beefed up booklet featuring new liner notes. Unheard tunes that didn’t make the original tracklisting will be featured on the new releases, including “A Woman’s Worth (Remix)” featuring Nas, the mixtape version of “Juiciest,” the previously unreleased “Typewriter,” and more.
Additionally, the Collector’s Edition will feature a documentary created for the commemorative release. The film explores the making of the album as well as interviews with Keys and those who worked on the Grammy-winning record.
“It’s incredibly surreal for me to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of songs in A minor,” stated Alicia. “Looking back on the journey, I’m truly moved by my fans and friends who’ve been with me and have supported me throughout my career. This album is possibly the most precious to me, as your first album only happens once, and so songs in A minor will always hold a special place in my life that’s filled with amazing memories.”
The New York native will also grace the stage at the Beacon Theatre on June 30 for the one-of-a-kind “Piano & I: A One Night Only Event with Alicia Keys,” where she will play songs from the album as well as cuts from her oeuvre.
“I’m so proud that the songs are still being enjoyed around the world, and I’m crazy excited to share, through the 10th Anniversary Edition, songs never heard before, and even more of my debut album with you,” she said.
In addition, Keys will perform at the BET Awards on June 26 and an hour-long special on her career will air on the network in late June.
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Official press release for the Femme Fatale Tour
Pop music trendsetter Britney Spears, who has continually captivated crowds around the world with her live music events, today confirms special guest Nicki Minaj will join the Femme Fatale touring event of the summer. The all female line-up includes Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo on every tour stop. Spears has prepared an extraordinary show in support of the North American tour that begins on June 16th in Sacramento at the Power Balance Pavilion. Tickets for select markets go on sale beginning April 30th at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.
"This is the Femme Fatale tour and I'm thrilled to have Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys, and Nervo join me and get everyone on the dance floor,” said Spears. "Can't wait to take the Femme Fatales on the road."
Spears continues to influence a generation of pop music fans with the release of her highly acclaimed, seventh studio album, Femme Fatale, which recently debuted at #1 on the Billboard Album chart, marking her 6th #1 album, and continuing her reign as one of the top-selling artists of the past decade. Spears has sold more than 67 million albums worldwide since her debut in 1999 and has generated more than 24 Top 40 Hits on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart.
"Till The World Ends" is the recently released second single from Spears' new pop epic Femme Fatale and the follow up to the smash debut single, "Hold It Against Me," which has sold more than a million copies. "Hold It Against Me" also debuted at number one on both the Hot 100 Singles and Hot Digital Songs Chart, it currently ranks #1 on the digital singles charts in 20 markets globally and is the # 1 video on MTV and VH1 in the U.S.
Citi® cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
Spears catalog of hit albums includes: ...Baby One More Time (1999); Oops!... I Did It Again (2000); Britney (2001); In The Zone (2003); Blackout (2007); Circus (2008); and The Singles Collection (2009).
FEMME FATALE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
"This is the Femme Fatale tour and I'm thrilled to have Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys, and Nervo join me and get everyone on the dance floor,” said Spears. "Can't wait to take the Femme Fatales on the road."
Spears continues to influence a generation of pop music fans with the release of her highly acclaimed, seventh studio album, Femme Fatale, which recently debuted at #1 on the Billboard Album chart, marking her 6th #1 album, and continuing her reign as one of the top-selling artists of the past decade. Spears has sold more than 67 million albums worldwide since her debut in 1999 and has generated more than 24 Top 40 Hits on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart.
"Till The World Ends" is the recently released second single from Spears' new pop epic Femme Fatale and the follow up to the smash debut single, "Hold It Against Me," which has sold more than a million copies. "Hold It Against Me" also debuted at number one on both the Hot 100 Singles and Hot Digital Songs Chart, it currently ranks #1 on the digital singles charts in 20 markets globally and is the # 1 video on MTV and VH1 in the U.S.
Citi® cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
Spears catalog of hit albums includes: ...Baby One More Time (1999); Oops!... I Did It Again (2000); Britney (2001); In The Zone (2003); Blackout (2007); Circus (2008); and The Singles Collection (2009).
FEMME FATALE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Dolly Parton wants Lady GaGa duet
Dolly Parton has revealed that she would love to work with Lady GaGa in the future.
The singer told E! Online that she was impressed with the country remix of GaGa's 'Born This Way', and feels a collaboration could be a good idea.
She joked: "I think it's great. It's just wonderful. I love her. Maybe we should do something together - GooGoo and Gaga! You know those GooGoo candy bars in Nashville? I could be Lady GooGoo."
Parton also spoke about working with Queen Latifah for the film Joyful Noise, set for release in 2012.
The film revolves around a national choir competition, starring Parton and Latifah in the lead roles. The 65-year-old said: "I wrote four of the numbers.
"There are a couple we got to do together. There's a lot of great music in the movie."
Parton announced details of her latest single last month.
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The singer told E! Online that she was impressed with the country remix of GaGa's 'Born This Way', and feels a collaboration could be a good idea.
She joked: "I think it's great. It's just wonderful. I love her. Maybe we should do something together - GooGoo and Gaga! You know those GooGoo candy bars in Nashville? I could be Lady GooGoo."
Parton also spoke about working with Queen Latifah for the film Joyful Noise, set for release in 2012.
The film revolves around a national choir competition, starring Parton and Latifah in the lead roles. The 65-year-old said: "I wrote four of the numbers.
"There are a couple we got to do together. There's a lot of great music in the movie."
Parton announced details of her latest single last month.
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Rihanna, Black Eyed Peas, More to Perform at Billboard Music Awards
The 2011 Billboard Music Awards are shaping up to be one hot ticket: Rihanna, the Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Taio Cruz are the first performers announced for newly revived show, which will air live May 22 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
And more announcements are on the way. On Wednesday morning (Apr. 13), the full list of nominees will be unveiled at a press conference in Las Vegas, where the Billboard Music Awards will be broadcast live on ABC. More announcements will roll out as the date approaches, so stay tuned to Billboard.com in the coming weeks for the latest updates.
Tickets for the Billboard Music Awards start at $57.75 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
The Billboard Music Awards will reflect Billboard's chart rankings based on key fan interactions with music, including album, single and digital sales, radio play, touring, streaming and social interactions on MySpace, Facebook and other popular online destinations for music. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners. The awards will be based on the reporting period of February 28, 2010 through March 1, 2011. Top artists will be recognized in a variety of genres, including R&B, Rap, Pop, Country, Rock, Latin and Alternative.
"This show marks the first of several broadcast platforms we plan to build around the Billboard franchise," said Richard D. Beckman, CEO of Prometheus Global Media, which owns Billboard. "We have an incredible network partner and with Don Mischer, one of the finest producers in the world. We look forward to entertaining music fans with Billboard's own rendition of a televised celebration of music."
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And more announcements are on the way. On Wednesday morning (Apr. 13), the full list of nominees will be unveiled at a press conference in Las Vegas, where the Billboard Music Awards will be broadcast live on ABC. More announcements will roll out as the date approaches, so stay tuned to Billboard.com in the coming weeks for the latest updates.
Tickets for the Billboard Music Awards start at $57.75 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
The Billboard Music Awards will reflect Billboard's chart rankings based on key fan interactions with music, including album, single and digital sales, radio play, touring, streaming and social interactions on MySpace, Facebook and other popular online destinations for music. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners. The awards will be based on the reporting period of February 28, 2010 through March 1, 2011. Top artists will be recognized in a variety of genres, including R&B, Rap, Pop, Country, Rock, Latin and Alternative.
"This show marks the first of several broadcast platforms we plan to build around the Billboard franchise," said Richard D. Beckman, CEO of Prometheus Global Media, which owns Billboard. "We have an incredible network partner and with Don Mischer, one of the finest producers in the world. We look forward to entertaining music fans with Billboard's own rendition of a televised celebration of music."
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Queen Latifah, Christina Aguilera, Headline 2nd Annual Mary J. Blige Concert
Hip-Hop star/actress Queen Latifah will team with Mary J. Blige's FFAWN organization to co-host the Second Annual Mary J. Blige Honors Concert.
Mary J. and Queen Latifah will be joined by Elle magazine's Editor-in-Chief Robbie Meyers as hosts of concert, which will be held in honor of the 2011 FFAWN scholarship recipients.
Legendary musician Patrice Rushen will conduct performances by a star-studded cast that includes Christina Aguilera, Anita Baker, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott and Corinne Bailey Rae.
In 2010, Mary J.'s non-profit, which stands for the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, has helped send 25 young women to college with full, four-year scholarships.
To date, all 25 young women remain enrolled and have maintained the minimum requirement of a 3.0 GPA.
Eight of the young women made the dean's list in their first semester according to reps for FFAWN, which found founded by Mary J. Blige and industry exec/mogul Steve Stoute.
Proceeds from the concert, which is sponsored by Gucci and the Urban Zen Foundation, will benefit FFAWN's scholarship fund that helps young women succeed through training and education.
The Second Annual Mary J. Blige Honors concert takes place on May 1st at the Hammerstein Ballroom.
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Mary J. and Queen Latifah will be joined by Elle magazine's Editor-in-Chief Robbie Meyers as hosts of concert, which will be held in honor of the 2011 FFAWN scholarship recipients.
Legendary musician Patrice Rushen will conduct performances by a star-studded cast that includes Christina Aguilera, Anita Baker, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott and Corinne Bailey Rae.
In 2010, Mary J.'s non-profit, which stands for the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, has helped send 25 young women to college with full, four-year scholarships.
To date, all 25 young women remain enrolled and have maintained the minimum requirement of a 3.0 GPA.
Eight of the young women made the dean's list in their first semester according to reps for FFAWN, which found founded by Mary J. Blige and industry exec/mogul Steve Stoute.
Proceeds from the concert, which is sponsored by Gucci and the Urban Zen Foundation, will benefit FFAWN's scholarship fund that helps young women succeed through training and education.
The Second Annual Mary J. Blige Honors concert takes place on May 1st at the Hammerstein Ballroom.
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Stevie Nicks Glastonbury rumours grow
Rumours that Stevie Nicks will play this year's Glastonbury have continued to grow.
A report by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton earlier this week (April 6) suggested that the former Fleetwood Mac singer had signed up to play the Worthy Farm event, which is due to take place on June 24 -26.
Now a post on unofficial fan blog Nickslive.blogspot.com has claimed that Nicks confirmed the slot while speaking to fan Matt Denison backstage at the The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Canadian library worker Denison was invited onto the US chat show to discuss his collection of Nicks memorabilia after winning a competition to find the singer's biggest fan.
Although there's been no confirmation from Nicks about an appearance at Glastonbury, the singer is scheduled to perform in the UK during the weekend of the festival.
She is due to appear at London's Hard Rock Calling festival on June 26 alongside Rod Stewart.
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A report by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton earlier this week (April 6) suggested that the former Fleetwood Mac singer had signed up to play the Worthy Farm event, which is due to take place on June 24 -26.
Now a post on unofficial fan blog Nickslive.blogspot.com has claimed that Nicks confirmed the slot while speaking to fan Matt Denison backstage at the The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Canadian library worker Denison was invited onto the US chat show to discuss his collection of Nicks memorabilia after winning a competition to find the singer's biggest fan.
Although there's been no confirmation from Nicks about an appearance at Glastonbury, the singer is scheduled to perform in the UK during the weekend of the festival.
She is due to appear at London's Hard Rock Calling festival on June 26 alongside Rod Stewart.
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Rihanna to Perform on 'American Idol' Again
Rihanna is scheduled to continue her string of televised guest appearances with a performance on 'American Idol' next week.
The red-coiffed 'S&M' singer recently performed her song 'California King Bed' with Jennifer Nettles, of country band Sugerland, at the American Country Music Awards, a rare feat for an R&B star. Now, she's returning to the stage with 'Idol' to rock out on an as-yet-unspecified song. Also performing on the show -- airing Thursday, April 14 -- will be former 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson and country star Jason Aldean, singing their hit 'Don't You Wanna Stay.'
Past performers this year have included Diddy-Dirty Money, the Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Hudson. Rihanna last appeared on the popular singing competition show a year ago, performing her single 'Rockstar 101.' She has followed up that performance with appearances on the U.K. hit talent search 'The X Factor,' as well as halftime at the NBA All-Star Game earlier this year.
Despite rumors of poor ticket sales, Rihanna is also preparing to kick off her Loud tour on June 4 in Baltimore with Cee Lo Green and J. Cole.
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The red-coiffed 'S&M' singer recently performed her song 'California King Bed' with Jennifer Nettles, of country band Sugerland, at the American Country Music Awards, a rare feat for an R&B star. Now, she's returning to the stage with 'Idol' to rock out on an as-yet-unspecified song. Also performing on the show -- airing Thursday, April 14 -- will be former 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson and country star Jason Aldean, singing their hit 'Don't You Wanna Stay.'
Past performers this year have included Diddy-Dirty Money, the Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Hudson. Rihanna last appeared on the popular singing competition show a year ago, performing her single 'Rockstar 101.' She has followed up that performance with appearances on the U.K. hit talent search 'The X Factor,' as well as halftime at the NBA All-Star Game earlier this year.
Despite rumors of poor ticket sales, Rihanna is also preparing to kick off her Loud tour on June 4 in Baltimore with Cee Lo Green and J. Cole.
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