Monthly Archives: April 2009
Two More Join Sylvester Stallone Action Epic
Brittany Murphy (“Sin City”) and David Zayas (TV’s “Dexter”) have been cast in “The Expendables,” an upcoming action feature directed and written by Sylvester Stallone. Continue reading
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Tagged action movie, Brittany Murphy, David Zayas, Sylvester Stallone
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Semi-Pro Director Sets Sights On Adventure Tale
“Semi-Pro” director Kent Alterman is trading in basketball hijinks for treasure hunting.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker is attached to direct and develop the comedy-adventure tale “Treehouse Gang.” Continue reading
Keith Urban To Play Nashville 4 Africa
Keith Urban, who debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts last week with his album “Defying Gravity,” has joined the lineup for the inaugural Nashville 4 Africa benefit concert later this month.
According to Rolling Stone, the country star will share the bill with Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Big Kenny, Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down, the African Children’s Choir and others. Continue reading
ABC Resurrects Cancelled Shows
It’s closure time for fans of “Pushing Daisies,” “Eli Stone” and “Dirty Sexy Money.”
The cancelled ABC shows will return to the tube in the coming months – if only on a temporary basis – to run off their remaining episodes every Saturday at 10 p.m. Continue reading
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Tagged abc, Dirty Sexy Money, Eli Stone, Pushing Daisies
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Soulja Boy Ready To Prove Doubters Wrong
Soulja Boy’s sophomore and latest album “iSouljaBoyTellem” was a test. Would this second year Hip-Hop artist’s career be solely defined by his 2007 debut album’s hit party single “Crank That”- which propelled the Chicago native to instant fame? Or would … Continue reading
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Tagged bow wow, Chris Brown, interview, keri hilson, Lil Wayne, soulja boy
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Metric Goes West For Acoustic Shows
Metric have announced plans to swing through western Canada later this month for a series of private acoustic shows – but fans won’t be able to buy tickets to see them.
Instead, there are three other ways for you to gain entry to the shows in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria, where the band will support their newly released album, “Fantasies.” Continue reading
A President’s Best Friend Obamas Welcome New Puppy
The White House welcomes it’s latest addition, the presidential pooch. According to E! News, President Barack Obama and the first family welcomed a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog on Saturday. The dog is named “Bo” due to Michelle Obama’s late father … Continue reading
Howie Beck Interview
There is nothing more important than family, and no question Howie Beck has a great family. Howie is part of Canadian music royalty that includes Leslie Feist and he also produced albums for Broken Social Scene. Howie has released his … Continue reading
Yellowcard Frontman Forms Band Big If
Yellowcard lead singer, Ryan Key, has formed a new group with former Reeve Oliver frontman Sean O’Donnell called Big If. And according to chartattack.com, he’s “super excited” about it. “I am super excited to finally have something to share with all of you,” Key … Continue reading
Material Mom Speaks Out About Failed Adoption
Madonna is speaking out for the first time about her failed adoption bid of 3-year-old Mercy James, reports E! online. “I want to provide Mercy with a home, a loving family environment and the best education and healthcare possible,” the 50-year-old popstar told … Continue reading
Hannah Montana Wins Weekend At Box Office
Miley Cyrus’ Hannah Montana: The Movie jumped out to a big lead at the box office and never looked back on this competitive holiday weekend. The Disney Channel adaptation took first place with a hefty, better-than-anticipated $34 million gross, according to … Continue reading
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Tagged box office, fast & furious, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus
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Side B: Sounds Like BS
It is with great pleasure that I have been asked to write a feature on one of my favourite new bands, Sounds Like BS. Hitting the Toronto scene in 2008, the pop-rap duo has garnered an impressively large and loyal fan base. BS has just released “3″, their third full-length album, online as a pay-what-you-can digital download.
Incidentally, I am one half of Sounds Like BS, but do not let that discredit my praise for this (my) band. Continue reading
New Addition To Twilight Sequel
A new vampire has been cast for Twilight’s upcoming sequel. Welsh actor Michael Sheen (The Queen and Frost/Nixon), is set to take on the role of Aro in New Moon. He will join the entire Twilight cast, including Robert Pattinson, as well as new cast addition Dakota Fanning. … Continue reading
AC/DC Bring World Tour To Canada
AC/DC have added a handful of Canadian stops to their world tour in support of the multi-platinum “Black Ice.”
The Australian rock icons’ first stop in Canada will be as headliners at the Magnetic Hill Music Festival near Moncton, N.B. on Aug. 6, which will also mark their debut in Atlantic Canada. Tickets go on sale April 17 at 10 a.m. Continue reading
Green Day To Play NYC Club Gig
Green Day will celebrate the release of their eighth studio album next month with a small club show – a rarity for the mega-selling band – in New York City. Continue reading
Rant ‘N Rave: Nicole Scherzinger
When The Pussycat Dolls shot to worldwide fame after they released their dance hit “Don’t Cha,” perhaps above and beyond the other group members, critics and fans adored Queen Doll Nicole Scherzinger.
Now, four years later, it seems that the group’s lead vocalist receives more negative criticism than support. On sites like YouTube and other message board forums, countless of “fans” accuse Nicole of constantly providing lead vocals while other vocally talented members, most notably Melody Thornton, rarely, if ever, sing.
But why does that still surprise people? Continue reading
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Tagged nicole scherzinger, PCD, pussycat dolls
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No More Pirates For Director Gore Verbinski
“Pirates of the Caribbean” director Gore Verbinski has jumped off deck and will not be directing the fourth installment of the Disney film, according to Variety. “I had a fantastic time bringing ‘Pirates’ to life, and I am eternally grateful … Continue reading
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Tagged Gore Verbinski, Johnny Depp, keira knightley, Orlando Bloom, Pirates 4, Pirates of the Caribbean
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Doctor Who Operated On Donda West Surrenders License
The Plastic Surgeon who operated on Kanye West’s mother has surrendered his license to practice medicine in the state of California, according to mtvnews.com. The doctor performed a liposuction and breast reduction surgery on West’s mother in November of 2007. … Continue reading
Kanye West Is Humbled By South Park
In a recent South Park episode, the creators of the popular cartoon series poke fun at Kanye West as they call him a “gay fish.” The episode, which centers around West as an egotistical performer who has rooted desires to … Continue reading
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Tagged ego, kanye west, south park
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Pink and Carey Hart Reunite
On again and off again couple Pink and her ex-husband, Carey Hart have reunited, yet again. Pink and Hart separated in 2008 after two years of marriage but remained on good terms and were frequently spotted together since their break … Continue reading
