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Timbaland’s ‘Shock Value II’ Promises Big Collaborations

Joelle Tomlinson — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:09:44 +0000

Timbaland has always been known for big-star collaborations, and his upcoming studio album Studio Value II is no exception. The roster features an abundance of guests, with the biggest surprise being Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger.

According to chartattack.com, Kroeger, Drake, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, Brandy, The Fay and Keri Hilson make guest appearances on Timbaland’s radio platform-spanning follow-up to 2007’s Shock Value, which is out Nov. 23 through Universal Music.

Furtado guests on the album’s first single, “Morning After Dark,” which will be available to buy on iTunes beginning this coming Tuesday (Oct. 27). Furtado previously guested on Shock Value, as did Timberlake and Hilson.

“I’m so fortunate and blessed to be able to create a Shock Value II,” Timbaland says. “I’m really proud of the calibre of artists on this album and all the work they put into making it a success. I can promise that no one has ever heard Katy Perry, The Fray or Brandy sound like this before.

“It’s exciting because not only am I giving fans the best of me on each track, I’m giving them a glimpse of their favorite artist in a completely different light. This is an album that can be listened to from start to finish every single time because each song is so unique and the range of artists is so diverse. I can’t wait for my fans to hear the collaborations.”

Kroeger Sentenced

andPOP Staff — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:02:28 +0000

Chad Kroeger was sentenced today for driving under the influence two years ago.

A Surrey, B.C. court gave Kroeger a $600 fine and prohibited him from driving for one year, according to cbc.ca.

The charges stem from a 2006 incident when Kroeger was caught driving with a blood alcohol level reportedly twice the legal limit.

Kroeger made an appearance at the court today for his sentencing. The judge had moved the time of sentencing – from 1:30 p.m. PST to 9:30 a.m. PST to avoid a media circus.

Kroeger’s Failed Breathalyzer May Be Thrown Out

andPOP Staff — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:24:41 +0000

A violation of police protocol may save Chad Kroeger from spending up to six months in jail, reports the Surrey Leader.

Chad Robert Turton, a.k.a. Chad Kroeger, plead not guilty to impaired driving on June 22, 2006. The results of his breathalyzer test may be thrown out if Judge Peter Gulbransen finds that the Surrey RCMP violated Kroeger’s rights. Defence lawyer Marvin Sterns claims that Kroeger’s belongings were illegally searched and seized during his arrest.

In addition to jail time, Kroeger would have to pay a $600 fine and one-year driving prohibition if convicted. The trial was originally slated for Nov. 23 and 24 of last year, but will be postponed until Feb. 20 while the judge makes his decision.

Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger To Plead Not Guilty to DUI

andPOP Staff — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:04:57 +0000

A lawyer for Nickelback front man Chad Kroeger says the singer will plead not guilty to drunk driving charges.

Lawyer Marvin Stern says he will argue Kroeger did not commit the offense.

Kroeger, real name Chad Turton, was caught speeding on the Trans-Canada Highway and was driving with a blood alcohol level exceeding legal limits.

The penalty for the offence could range from $600 to a one year driving suspension, according to Stern.

Chad Kroeger’s Drunk Driving Case Pushed Back

andPOP Staff — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:11:31 +0000

The case over drunk driving charges against Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger has been pushed back.

The provincial court in Surry, BC will now hear the case on September 15, according to the Canadian Press.

Kroeger was charged with impaired driving after being pulled over and registering a blood-alcohol level above .08.

His car was stopped and Kroeger was arrested on June 22 after RCMP officers spotted him driving erratically.

The singer (real name: Chad Robert Turton) is currently on tour with Nickelback in Texas. He is being represented in court by lawyer Marvin Stern.

Chad Kroeger Charged With Drunk Driving

andPOP Staff — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:47:42 +0000

Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger has been charged with drunk driving stemming from a June 22 incident in Surrey, B.C.

Kroeger, real name Chad Robert Turton, will appear in court on Aug. 25, said Crown Attorney Stan Lowe. CTV.ca reports Kroeger was stopped by two officers in police cruisers after they became suspicious of the way the vehicle was being driven.

The rock singer is charged with impaired driving and driving with a blood alcohol level over .08.

Kroeger’s lawyer released a statement on behalf of the singer that said Kroeger “wishes to make it clear to all his fans that drinking and driving is something that should be avoided at all costs.”

Chad Kroeger Arrested

andPOP Staff — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 12:52:26 +0000

Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger was arrested last month for drunk driving.

The RCMP in Surrey, B.C. say that he was arrested on June 22, according to the Canadian Press.

Officers in two RCMP vehicles were suspicious of the way Kroeger’s vehicle was being driven, according to Corporal Roger Morrow.

The car was also exceeding the speed limit, according to police.

Kroeger was pulled over without incident, and a drunk driving investigation was initiated.

While charges haven’t been laid against Kroeger just yet, the RCMP says they will propose drunk driving charges against the rocker.

Legal documents also revealed that Kroeger’s real surname is Turton.

This is how you remind me of what a jackass you are, Chad.

Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger Inspired By Ex

andPOP Staff — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:25:38 +0000

Nickelback’s lead singer, Chad Kroeger, said he was inspired to write “How You Remind Me” after fighting with his girlfriend.

“I was sitting in the basement of my old house in 2000 having just got into a big argument with my girlfriend. So I guess I was feeling pretty jaded at the time,” he said.

“I wanted to write some lyrics that were a slap in the face to her. Even though I do say in the song that I love her, I kind of wanted to throw her a back-handed slap. So I was being very direct, and yelling into the microphone so that she could hear what I was saying. We actually talked about it years later and I told her I wrote the song about her, and she would not believe that she was the ‘How You Remind Me’ girl.”

While “How You Remind Me” was the first hit single for the Canadian band, their latest, “Photograph” has pushed their latest disc, All The Right Reasons, to number one on Billboard charts.

Writing from experience once again, Kroeger penned this song about his teenage years in small town Canada.

“It’s not about a girl. It doesn’t have the same feel as ‘How You Remind Me’ or ‘Someday.’ It’s a bit of a different Nickelback song,” drummer Daniel Adair told a Wisconsin newspaper. “But we thought, ‘Well, maybe it could work, so let’s give it a shot.’ And it took off.”