Monthly Archives: January 2010

Solange Knowles Joins Of Montreal on Next Album

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Emma Renda

You can’t exactly call it a matter of time, because Solange Knowles only just worked her way into the indie rock scene when she covered The Dirty Projectors’ “Stillness is the Move” late last year. But her invitation to guest … Continue reading →

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Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ Musical Begins Broadway Run in March

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Sara Harowitz

The stage musical version of rock band Green Day’s album American Idiot will begin its run at Broadway’s St. James Theatre starting with preview performances on March 24, the musical’s producers announced today, according to rollingstone.com. American Idiot, which is directed … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Rock | Tagged American Idiot, Broadway, green day, St. James Theatre, stage musical | 1 Comment

New MTV Show Asks, ‘What Do You Want to do Before You Die?’

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Sara Harowitz

With a brand new decade just barely upon us, MTV’s new show hopes to inspire new resolutions and a new zest for life in its audience. The show, called “The Buried Life”, follows four Canadians from Victoria, B.C. with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged 100 things, Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood, Duncan Penn, Jonnie Penn, mtv, The Buried Life | Leave a comment

Lady Gaga, Green Day to Perform at Grammy Awards

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Sara Harowitz

It’s not over until the Gaga Lady sings. Since Lady Gaga has swept the musical world with her kooky costumes and buggy eyes, it’s no shock that she has been announced to perform at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Among … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music, Television | Tagged 52nd Annual, dave matthews band, Grammy Awards, green day, Lady GaGa, Pink, Zac Brown Band | Leave a comment

Karen O’s ‘Wild Things’ Not Eligible for Oscars

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Sara Harowitz

A trio of critically acclaimed film scores are not eligible for the Best Score award at the 82nd Academy Awards, according to rollingstone.com. Karen O and Carter Burwell’s Where the Wild Things Are, Brian Eno’s The Lovely Bones and T … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged 82nd Academy Awards, Best Score, Crazy Heart, Karen O, oscars, the lovely bones, Where the Wild Things Are | Leave a comment

New James Bond on Hold?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Sara Harowitz

While James Bond usually ends up on top, he may be on the road to suffering. As perezhilton.com reports, 007 may be in for some trouble now that MGM Studios are hovering near bankruptcy. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara … Continue reading →

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Michael Jackson Fan Hacks Iranian President’s Website

Posted on January 5, 2010 by andPOP Staff

This is absolutely hilarious! MTV is reporting that on Monday an Iranian dissident hacked Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s website, and then posted a message addressed to God. “Dear God, in 2009 you took my favorite singer — Michael Jackson, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged fan, hack, Iran, michael jackson, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, website | 1 Comment

Hiltons Mourn Death of Casey Johnson

Posted on January 5, 2010 by andPOP Staff

Casey Johnson had a ton of friends besides her fiancee Tila Tequila. Hotel heiresses Nikki Hilton and Paris Hilton are mourning the death of their friend. E! Online is reporting that Nikki went with her Mother and boyfriend to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged Casey Johnson, death, mourning, Nikki Hilton, paris hilton, tila tequila, Twitter | Leave a comment

Esmée Denters – YouTube Discovery

Posted on January 5, 2010 by andPOP Staff

We are seeing a trend here at andPOP. People getting their start using YouTube as their platform to gain an audience. An example is Esmée Denters who started singing covers and posting them on YouTube. Next thing you know Justin … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Music, Pop | Tagged discovery, Esmée Denters, interview, justin timberlake, the netherlands, youtube | Leave a comment

Now Tiger Woods Has a Sex Tape??

Posted on January 5, 2010 by andPOP Staff

When it rains it pours. Now rumors are surfacing that a woman claims to have a sex tape with Tiger Woods filmed 2 years ago. TMZ is reporting that a woman is shopping around a sex tape with Tiger and … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Sports | Tagged affair, scandal, sex tape, Tiger Woods, Vivid Entertainment | Leave a comment

Casey Johnson Dead – Recap

Posted on January 4, 2010 by andPOP Staff

TMZ is reporting that Casey Johnson has died. Casey is the fiancee of Tila Tequila and also the heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune. The body was found Monday morning in LA. TMZ contacted Tila Tequila for a comment. … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged Casey Johnson, Dead, finacee, johnson & Johnson, LA, recap, tila tequila, Twitter | Leave a comment

Omarion Is Coming Back!!!

Posted on January 4, 2010 by andPOP Staff

Check out these vids recapping Omarion then and now. Also check out his new album out January 12 and for an andPOP interview coming soon!

Posted in Hip Hop/Rap, Pop | Tagged album, january 12, legacy, omarion, video | Leave a comment

Michael Jackson’s Leaked Song Pulled by Sony Records

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Emma Renda

Michael Jackson almost released a new song today, before Sony Records got in the way. Earlier today, a demo for a track called “Another Day” featuring Jackson and Lenny Kravitz leaked online today. It didn’t take long before Sony and … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Pop, Rock | Tagged Another Day, leaked, Lenny Kravitz, michael jackson, song | Leave a comment

Is Soundgarden Coming Back?

Posted on January 4, 2010 by andPOP Staff

Yes it appears they are. For all of the fans out there who have missed these grunge rockers, your life is about to have meaning again. Chris Cornell confirmed through Twitter that the boys are back! “The 12-year break is … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Rock | Tagged Grunge, reunion, Rock, Soundgarden, Twitter | 1 Comment

Where is Tiger Woods?

Posted on January 4, 2010 by andPOP Staff

There have been many theories about where exactly Tiger Woods is hiding out. Some people have suggested Florida, on a boat, California, Arizona, etc. etc. It’s getting to the point that it feels like playing “Where’s Waldo.” Now TMZ is … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Sports | Tagged affair, Africa, car accident, Hiding, Rachel Uchitel, Tiger Woods | Leave a comment

La Roux’s Elly Jackson, The Music Industry’s Dose Of Reality

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Jeremy Singer

Elly Jackson of La Roux sits way in the back of her tour bus. Quiet. Secluded. Curled up. On first glance, seemingly trying to shut out the blistering cold Toronto November day outside, and maybe even the world along with it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Music, Pop | Tagged Ben Langmaid, canada, Chris Martin, coldplay, Elly Jackson, facebook, interview, La Roux, london, MySpace, Osheaga Music Festival, The Gold Tour, Toronto, Toronto's Club Guvernment, Twitter | 1 Comment

Silver Starling Dedicate 2010 to the Road

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Emma Renda

Forming a band in Canada is kind of like raising a barn. You send word to the neighbourhood, calling for all the essential tools, and on production day, whoever wants to lend a hand can get in on the project. … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Music, Pop, Rock | Tagged Canadian Music, Feist, Land of Talk, Liam O’Neil, Marcus Pacquin, S, Silver Starling, Stars | Leave a comment

Avatar Keeps Racking In Cash at the Box Office

Posted on January 3, 2010 by andPOP Staff

James Cameron is a man that you should not bet against. From Titanic to Terminator, the man knows how to make movies, and more importantly for Hollywood, make money. Avatar has grossed over $1 Billion worldwide, one of only five … Continue reading →

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Christina Aguilera’s New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 3, 2010 by andPOP Staff

We guess its a slow news day. People.com has published an article about Christina Aguilera’s New Year’s Resolution. What’s the resolution you ask? “To continue having the best life ever” is her resolution for 2010, she said while hosting a … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music, Pop | Tagged album, Burlesque, Cher, christina aguilera, Movie, New Year's Resolution | Leave a comment

Artie Lange in Hospital

Posted on January 3, 2010 by andPOP Staff

Artie Lange has been missing from The Howard Stern Radio Show since early December, and now it seems things are getting worse. E! Online reports that the radio comedian has been hospitalized in New Jersey for undisclosed reasons. “We can … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Television | Tagged Artie Lange, Comedian, Drugs, hospitalized, howard stern, New Jersey | Leave a comment

Small Talk – Graffiti6 (2 of 3)

Next time you’re struggling to make conversation, try asking this question: “If you could invite anyone (living or dead) to the perfect house party, who would it be?”

Small Talk – Graffiti6 (1 of 3)

Graffiti6 is starting to make their North American invasion, and they are hitting up the Tonight Show. Does this sound familiar? Well the Beatles made the exact same journey over 40 years ago. Naturally, @jordans_life had to make some comparisons.

Small Talk – Nick Carter (3 of 3)

Nick plays World of Warcraft. Not only that, he’s the head of his guild, demonstrating that it IS possible to juggle being a hardcore gamer with being a top-selling recording artist.

Small Talk – Nick Carter (2 of 3)

During a LIVE interview on andPOP.com Nick Carter gave out a number and took phone calls from his fans. These were real phone calls from real fans who we gave exclusive access to one of the biggest recording artists of our generation.

Small Talk – Nick Carter (1 of 3)

There were great questions about music, fitness, the backstreet boys but the most popular question, however, was about his underwear. In this clip Nick talks about his his ‘Haynes’ and covering his fans with glow in the dark paint.

Small Talk – Hedley (2 of 2)

When releasing new music today, half the battle is online promotion. However, contests, signed merch and giveaways aren’t always the best solutions. When working on their latest album, Hedley came up with a brilliant idea, they decided to make trailers.

Small Talk – Hedley (1 of 2)

It’s hard to prepare for an interview with Hedley. So in this interview, we threw caution to the wind, got a 24 of beer and broadcast the interview live on our USTREAM (andPOP.tv). Eventually Jacob, Dave and @jordans_life ended up talking about hairy legs, their newest music video and more.

Small Talk – Marina and The Diamonds (2 of 2)

Diamandis from Marina and The Diamonds talks to us about her very serious disease. It’s called synaesthetic. And we lied, it’s not a disease. More like a cool condition. Diamandis explains further.

Small Talk – Neverest

Would you be embarrassed if someone scrolled through your iPod? We sit down with Spee and Brendan to talk about the diverse music on their playlist.

Small Talk – Marina and The Diamonds (1 of 2)

Marina and The Diamonds are working on some new music, but Marina is being very secretive about it. Although the release has been delayed, she let’s us in on some secrets about the new album, and how alcohol changed her life.

Small Talk – Howie D (2 of 2)

Small Talk – Howie D (1 of 2)

Let’s face it, whether you want to admit it or not, we’re all Backstreet Boys fans. However, what happens when they grow up, have children and become Backstreet Men? Howie D talks to @jordans_life about baby making music, becoming a father and his new album titled “Back To Me” (2011).

Jamie Bell: Bringing TinTin To Life

It’s surprising to think that a dance background would be of any use to an actor playing a cartoon character. However, The Adventures of Tin Tin is so realistic it’s goes far beyond the limits of the word “animation.”

Small Talk – Cody Simpson (3 of 3)

andPOP (@jordans_life) talked to Cody Simpson about being immortalized with his very own doll, just in time for Xmas.

Small Talk – Cody Simpson (2 of 3)

Cody talks about his upcoming track with Justin, and why he respects Bieber so much as an artist. He also confirms that he and the Biebs will collaborate, however, they’re just “looking for the right song.”

#thisweekontheinternet – Week 8

In the final TWOTI of 2011, Paul speaks out against senior citizen abuse via dubstep, takes a crash course in Brazilian motorcycle crashes and introduces you to the one man who blows more hot air in front of an audience than him.

Small Talk – Cody Simpson (1 of 3)

We all know what it’s like to be down in the dumps, and pop stars are no different. Jordan (@Jordans_Life) sat down with Cody Simpson to ask him what picks him up when he’s down. And then he made some kind of come-on comments about his Dad.

#thisweekontheinternet – Week 7

#freshpresslive – Dec 5/11

We talk about the Kourtney Kardashian controversy, Shaun White’s naked pics, and a condom dress?

#thisweekontheinternet – Week 6

When the hungriest/creepiest baby alive and a bizarre Japanese game show with cats in cups isn’t the week’s top online video, you know whatever topped them had to involve Mike Tyson.

Monthly Archives: January 2010

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