TOXIN’s Anti-Bullying Anthem
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Backstreet’s Back — This Time With Kevin, Too!
If you grew up in the ’90s, then you were probably a Backstreet Boys super fan. You spent your days singing your heart out to “Quit Playin’ Games (With My Heart)” and kissing the Bop and Tiger Beat magazine pull outs of your favorite BSB members. While the Backstreet Boys have continued to put out albums within the last few years, boy bands have generally … Continue reading Backstreet’s Back — This Time With Kevin, Too!
Risa Binder Brings Some Classic Country Flavor To NYC!
And by flavor – we’re talking about a BBQ! Risa Binder is making her debut at Hill Country Live on May 2 in New York City. You can enjoy an evening of great music performed by the country-pop sweetheart, as well as a Texas BBQ with classic Southern sides and cold beer. The songstress will be performing songs off of her album, Paper Heart. If … Continue reading Risa Binder Brings Some Classic Country Flavor To NYC!
TOXIN’s New Music Video Is An Anti-Bullying Anthem!
The members of Long Island-based band TOXIN are standing up to bullying in their new music video, “I Am,” and are encouraging others to do the same. TOXIN formed back in 2007 and consists of lead singer Jason Kloos, guitarist Ross Medico, bass player Joe Gigante, drummer Brian Maldonado, and keyboardist Mat Brandon. Working hard to make a name for themselves, the band had performed everywhere from Florida to Germany … Continue reading TOXIN’s New Music Video Is An Anti-Bullying Anthem!
Justin Bieber’s New Album Features Song Collaboration With Taylor Swift
Justin Bieber has teamed up with songwriting superstar Taylor Swift for his upcoming third album, Believe.
The pop star gave Vodafone Big Top 40 an inside scoop on the album. “You know, the whole album is just so different, there’s so many different people collaborating,” Justin said. “We worked with Mike Posner for ‘Boyfriend‘ so that turned out well, and then we sued Timbaland and Kanye [West] and Drake and so many different people.”
“I even wrote a song with Taylor Swift,” he added. “So the whole album ranges differently.” His mentor Usher is also joining the album with a duet.
Justin said that Believe won’t “stay in a box,” revealing that the record will reflect diverse musical genres.
Believe is expected to hit stores this summer.
Take a listen to Justin’s first single “Boyfriend” off of the album after the jump!
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Nickelodeon’s New “Cinder-fella” Movie ‘Rags’ Premieres In May
Nickelodeon‘s Rags is a Cinderella story with a gender swap — Cinderella is a fella! Called a “contemporary spin to a classic story” with a “hip-hop flare” by the network, Rags stars How To Rock‘s Max Schneider, Keke Palmer, Drake Bell, Victorious star Avan Jogia, and Nick Cannon.
Set in New York City, Schneider stars as Charlie Prince, an aspiring singer who lives with his evil stepfather and stepbrothers. Kadee Worth, played by Palmer, is an international pop star who is tired of pretending to be someone she is not to make others happy. Despite many obstacles that get in their way, the two “each finally get what they have been looking for – a voice, a stage, an audience and each other.”
Along with appearing in the film, Nick Cannon serves as the Executive Producer. According to Marjorie Cohn, Nickelodeon’s president of development and original programming, Cannon was the one who brought the project to Nickelodeon. Rags was “inspired by [Cannon’s] own reverence for The Wiz, one of his favorite movies growing up.”
While the film features some of Nickelodeon’s biggest stars, the “Cinderella-story-with-a-music-twist” seems to be a little too overdone. We’ve already got the Cinderella Story sequels that starred Selena Gomez and Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale. Both movies follow the story line of an aspiring dancer/singer who meets and falls in love with a famous dancer/singer at – yep, you guessed it – a masquerade ball, and ends up happily ever after.
So what makes Rags stand out against films like the Cinderella Story sequels? The only big difference between Rags and these movies at first glance seems to be the gender reversal of the role of Cinderella. Looking closer though, Rags could end up being a stand-out Cinderella reboot with its all-star crew behind the scenes. The film, directed by Billy Woodruff, features original music by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and choreography by Rosero McCoy. Those names should sound familiar. McCoy is best known for his work on America’s Next Best Dance Crew and even choreographed for several Disney Channel movies and television shows. On the music front, Jerkins has had a hand in producing some top-charting songs, like Brandy and Monica‘s “The Boy Is Mine” and Beyonce‘s “Deja Vu.” He has worked with the likes of stars including the late Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, LMFAO, Katy Perry, and Justin Bieber. With credits like that, the music in Rags should be incredible.
Rags is scheduled to premiere on Nickelodeon in May 2012.
Check out the trailer for the new TV movie after the jump!
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Romeo Guest Stars On His Sister Cymphonique’s Nickelodeon Show ‘How To Rock’
Cymphonique Miller brings some family fun to her hit Nickelodeon show How To Rock, with a guest appearance by her brother, Romeo. The rapper-actor guest stars as Trey in the upcoming episode “How To Rock High School Sensation,” where the real-life siblings will be singing a duet called “Me Myself And I.” “I am really excited to have my brother as a special guest on the … Continue reading Romeo Guest Stars On His Sister Cymphonique’s Nickelodeon Show ‘How To Rock’
New Music: Demi Lovato Releases “Give Your Heart A Break” Music Video
Demi Lovato wants you to “Give Your Heart A Break” in her newest music video. The video, directed by Justin Francis, follows Lovato trying to prove to her boyfriend that, even after a fight, they still belong together. An argument on the phone has Lovato going through photos of her and her boyfriend together, reminiscing on the great times they had.
She takes the photos outside and pastes them into a collage on a building wall. When her boyfriend looks out the window, he sees the collage that depicts a large picture of the couple smiling.
Demi told E! News‘ Giuliana Rancic that the best part about making a music video is picking out your dream boyfriend! “I always love doing music videos, because they send me, like, 20 guys, and they’re like, ‘Pick the cutest one that you want to be your boyfriend’—and I was like, ‘This is so awesome.'”
“I really think the most challenging part of shooting my music video was that I was actually on set for the first time and the director said, ‘OK, you and this guy, you’re going to cuddle now,'” the singer said. “We totally had to look like a real couple five minutes after meeting.”
“Give Your Heart A Break” is the second single off of Demi Lovato’s Unbroken.
Check out the music video, below:
You can see how Demi and her music video boyfriend broke the ice during the video after the jump!
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New Music: Tenacious D Makes A Comeback!
Jack Black and Kyle Gass have teamed up again – Tenacious D is back and ready to rock! A 6-minute mockumentary called Tenacious D – To Be The Best debuted on Youtube yesterday. The video takes us on the hysterical journey of Black and Gass reuniting years after their film “The Pick of Destiny” failed in the box office, even serving as a music video … Continue reading New Music: Tenacious D Makes A Comeback!
Music Monday: Justin Bieber Brings The Swag In His Highly Anticipated Single “Boyfriend”
Justin Bieber wants to be your “Boyfriend!” The lead single off of his upcoming album Believe has J-Biebs going in a very different direction. Co-produced and co-written by Mike Posner, the song is more grown-up compared to Bieber’s signature “Baby,” even featuring him showing off some fancy rapping skills! This new sound could potentially draw in new Bieber fans. “Boyfriend” dropped at midnight on Monday, … Continue reading Music Monday: Justin Bieber Brings The Swag In His Highly Anticipated Single “Boyfriend”
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