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- The Web's Most Annoying Apps Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:18PMThey install icons, they get up in your face with trivial alerts, they demand that you update and then restart--three times a week. We’ve all used these apps, and they’re always a pain. Icons - Desktop Customization - Macintosh - United States - Graphics
- VNZMA 2010 Finalists Announced Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:13PMGin and Dane Rumble are finalists in six categories and the Phoenix Foundation in five. Anika Moa and J. Williams are finalists in three categories each.
- Music Review: Xavier Rudd & Izintaba - Koonyum Sun Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:02PMOne of this generation's most articulate and passionate voices. Xavier Rudd - Music - Arts - Australia - Arts and Entertainment
- Keith Urban ready for anything Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:00PMCountry star quickly follows blockbuster 'Defying Gravity' with new disc No one would blame country-music superstar Keith Urban if he took a little time before releasing his next album.
- Justin Bieber at Madison Square Garden Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:59PMJustin Bieber performed his first headlining show at Madison Square Garden with guests including Usher and Miley Cyrus.
- Mic Capdevielle of the Benjy Davis Project Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:47PMTW: Okay, could you start out by telling me your name and your position in the band? MC: My name is Mic Capdevielle, and I play drums in the Benjy Davis Project.
- Around Oakland September 2nd Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:19PMLive news all Day long at Theoaklandpress.com
- New Music: Allan Sherman re-releases, and an under-the-radar blues disc Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:04PM"My Son, the Folk Singer" "My Son, the Celebrity" "My Son, the Nut" "For Swingin Livers Only!" Allan Sherman Collector...
- Kids can count on fun at Arts, Beats & Eats festival Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:02PM“Squirt the shirt,” wax hands, painting, pottery painting, wheel throwing, beading and mosaics are just a few of the activities for youngsters at this year's Ford Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Citizens Bank in downtown Royal Oak.
- Sia - Sia Lands Four Aussie Indie Nominations Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:51PMSinger SIA will lead the pack at the upcoming Independent Music Awards in her native Australia after landing four nominations on Wednesday (01Sep10).The Adelaide-born...
- Community concerts set, memberships open Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:44PMSeason memberships are available for the North Platte Concert Association’s 2010-2011 series, featuring five concerts of popular music, Native American dance, a classical trio, a father-son piano duo and a brass ensemble.
- 'Bed Intruder' Songster Turning Fame Into A Future Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:37PMHUNTSVILLE, Ala. Antoine Dodson's angry, head-shaking TV interview about an attempted rape against his younger sister in her bed has turned into a chart-topping iTunes song and YouTube hit and made the 24-year-old Alabama college student an Internet sensation.
- He Writes the Songz Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:36PMPetersburg’s Trey Songz feels the “Passion, Pain & Pleasure.”
- Storyteller Kevin Kling spins some tales Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:24PMPlaywright and humorist Kevin Kling, one of Minnesota's best-known storytellers, speaks at the Maplewood Library as part of the Club Book program. Along with several plays, Kling is the author of two collections of stories, "The Dog Says How" and "Holiday Inn."
- New podcast! Hear The Like, Superchunk and more new stuff Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:21PMThere's so much good music out right now that this podcast could probably run two hours and have songs left over.
- Trav S.D. on Downtown Theater Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:15PMSome people begin their New Year with prayers for world peace or solemn resolutions to stop overeating.
- 'Camp Rock 2': The Eye of the Tiger Beat Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:11PMSure, we're head-snapping from a saucy blogation about Cee Lo Green's 'F--- You' to a relatively wholesome (if snotty) review of the 'Camp Rock 2' soundtrack. But hey, that's the Pop Life way. Perverse, yet effective! On Friday, my scampish offspring Kid Lulu and Mai-Mai will gravitate to the Pepsodent grins of Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato, all but forgetting about their Old Man. (Until they need a ...
- President Obama to address the nation tonight Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:07PMTONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: 'Rescue Me' season-finale, 10 p.m., FX.
- The Love Language: Stu McLamb's take on pop Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:04PMThe Love Language , Howlies and the Soft Company play The Earl , Fri., Sept. 3. $10.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
- Not naked, but definitely Famous Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:01PMAuckland band The Naked and Famous are well on their way to becoming what the latter part of their name promises.
- Head Strong: A media-twisted idea of normalcy Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:54AMLast week's most telling news story had nothing to do with the mosque. Or the election struggles of Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Or the president's vacation at the Vineyard. Not even PHA director Carl R. Greene.
- Michael Jackson Is Most Downloaded Artist Of All Time Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:51AMMichael Jackson has become the most downloaded artist in history, according to global sales records from Nokia's Ovi Music Store. Musicologist Geoff Roberts attributed the upsurge in Jacko...
- Songwriter to perform at Playhouse Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:46AMThe North Platte Telegraph Singer and songwriter Jeremy Facknitz will be the featured entertainment this weekend during the North Platte Community Playhouse's "Live At The Neville" program. Playhouse general manager Brittany McDaniel said his visit is a testament to the success of the program.
- Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Mobbed- Funny Ozzy Singing Lesson- Weezer Controversy- Iron Maiden To Go Somewhere Back In ... Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:29AMA top story from this week. Today's Day in Rock digest
- Mott the Hoople's Masterpiece Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:27AMA top story from this week. When Mott the Hoople entered Air London Studios in April 1973 to record Mott, their sixth album, they were a band with something to prove
- Coal miners paved way for workers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:24AMLabor Day is always a big deal in little Westville, but this year’s Labor Day celebration will be one for the history books.
- Taylor Swift 'dating 'Mine' video co-star' Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:23AMLondon, Aug 29 : Pop star Taylor Swift is reportedly dating the actor she cast as her groom in her latest music video.
- Music Review: Jeremy Camp - We Cry Out Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:15AMJeremy Camp steps out with We Cry Out, the second chapter that follows the chart topping, award winning, Grammy-nominated first worship-themed set in 2004. Camp's purposeful effort aims to stir the Spirit of Divine worship for the time of uncertain times in which we live.
- LifeLight Festival 2010: New venue, more stages, same message Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:12AMIf you interpret the term "Christian music" as a breathy, melodic, subdued style of singing, you've left out quite a bit. The free concerts next weekend at the LifeLight Festival will pound away that stereotype, showing how broad Christian musical styles really can be. Heavy metal, techno and hip-hop will join traditional pop and rock, along with acoustic solo artists playing at LifeLight, one ...
- Hub Caribbean festival remains a joyous event to the end Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:35PMPop music mixed with the beats of steel drums, the smell of hamburgers mingled with the spices of jerk chicken, and thousands of Bostonians gathered yesterday to celebrate the cultures of the Caribbean at the 38th annual Boston Carnival. Caribbean - Carnival - Steelpan - Festival - Music
- NIGHTLIFE CALENDAR: September 3 to 9 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:09PMWhether it's an all-ages or a 21-and-older atmosphere you crave, Kitsap and surroundings have the live music venue for you.
- Founder of Florida A&M Marching 100 dies at 91 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:43PMTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — William P. Foster, credited with innovating a much-imitated high-stepping style as founder and longtime director of the Florida A&M Marching 100 band, died Saturday. He was 91.
- Critic's Notebook: Not everyone's giddy over 'Glee' Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:17PMOr 'Modern Family.' Sorry, but those fan and Emmy darlings don't do anything for this critic.
- Mike Watt fills in the spaces for the Stooges Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:17PMThe busy bassist, best known for his work with the Minutemen, says the time spent under Iggy Pop has been invaluable. Mike Watt banged up a knee while onstage thumping his bass with legendary proto- punk band the Stooges a few weeks back, so, at least for a while, there won't be any kayaking or morning bicycle rides around his beloved San Pedro for the local art-punk champ. But that doesn't mean ...
- Justin Biebers teen-pop a screaming success Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:16PMMore than 10,000 fans pack the Dunk, with Jessica Jarrell, Vita Chambers and Sean Kingston opening for 16-year-old sensation
- Järvi opens final season with Battle Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:57PMPaavo Järvi opens the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's 116th season with superstar diva Kathleen Battle and an all-Strauss program. The Ohio-born opera singer, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, will be soloist in Richard Strauss' Songs for Soprano and Orchestra.
- On The Agenda: Blek Le Rat; Pierre Hermé; Cox Cookies & Cake; CLiNT; Central Saint Martins; Jellyfish Theatre; Martin ... Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:25PMGodfather of graffiti Blek Le Rat will be bringing his stencils to west London this week to create an original work at the Portobello Film Festival's pop-up cinema, where the artist will introduce his favourite film, Performance, starring Mick Jagger and Anita Pallenberg.
- 'I was so cocksure with Jimi': How rock photography pioneer Gered Mankowitz captured Hendrix and the cream of the 1960s Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:22PMYou will be familiar with Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs' 1960 pop-R&B hit "Stay". Of course you know it. It's one of the great teen-lust anthems. It judders a lot. It protests, not without vigour, that your mama won't mind and your daddy won't mind either. No, really. They won't. Not for the duration of one more dance. And a kiss. And, well...
- 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time? Recap Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:18PMGreatest lists of anything are sure to spark controversy since they are so subjective and there is a new list that is sure to make some spark fly.
- Armed with YouTube, troops are putting on a show Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:24AMWhat's become as routine as dirty boots in a battle zone and as entertaining as a USO show? The answer's all over YouTube, as troops performing choreographed dance numbers - not exactly with military precision - and lip-synching to mega hits have transformed desert bases into music-video sets.
- Now pitching, Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:15AMOh, the screaming! Nothing can prepare you for the screaming: Nearly 5,000 teenage girls shrieking, screeching, squealing, and squeaking in unison.
- Sneak Peek to Kylie Minogue's 'Get Outta My Way' Music Video Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:48AMTake a quick glimpse at Kylie Minogue 's brilliant performance with her dance troupe in this short snippet.
- Concerts and shows around New Haven this week (Aug 27 - Sept 2) Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:46AMHere are the selected local concert events from this week's edition of Weekend. To browse more events, or submit your own, go to www.nhregister.com/events. Tell us what shows you plan on catching in the comments.
- 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS fits in with classic cruisers Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:42AMJust when you thought you heard the last of anything to do with this year's Woodward Dream Cruise, I have one more story about a car to share: The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS.
- Pulse of The People: Actions speak louder Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:30AMAs an independent voter, non-democrat non-republican, I am not writing for political reasons but simply to share my thoughts. I have lived in North Greenbush nearly all my life. My children attend school and summer camp annually here, the same camp I once attended and later worked at. Based on experience, I can say with confidence that this year has been by far the best year for the North ...
- Jazz discoveries abound! Soundscape, Creative Music Studio, Varese Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:12PMAmazing, historic, never-before-public recordings from an under-documented, under-appreciated but highly developmental era of jazz and new music comes to light!
- H-P, Dell Spar Over 3PAR, DLL Attacks Rage Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:10PMThe bidding duel between Hewlett-Packard and Dell over 3PAR took over IT news headlines this week with a dizzying back-and-forth flurry of increased bids... Hewlett-Packard - Dell - HP - Hardware - 3PAR
- Q & A - Prepare for the shakedown Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:06PMBy Séamus Smyth Staff Writer Local group, The Shakedowns, are making noise in the music scene in the surrounding area. They recently released...
- Music Calendar Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:04PMAustin's Monte Montgomery is an unparalleled six string hero who's been named best acoustic guitarist seven times at the SXSW festival's Austin Music Awards and hailed by Guitar Player Magazine as one of the top 50 greatest guitarists of all time.
- It's okay to play Taliban and wage joystick jihad Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:02PMAs terrorism concerns soar, critics are blasting a video game that lets you play a Taliban insurgent, But there's nothing to fear, writes Richard Poplak