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Live Nation, Ticketmaster begin defending mergerConcert promoter Live Nation Inc. and ticketing giant Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. confirmed their merger plans Tuesday and ...
USA Today Wednesday, February 11, 2009Snoop Dogg inks multi-platform dealMusic News: Pact includes variety show, album,
videogame
-- Snoop Dogg has inked a multiplatform deal with MTV that involves a variety show, a new album and inclusion in the "Rock Band" vidgame franchise.
Variety Wednesday, February 11, 2009Justice Dept. to probe TicketmasterMusic News: Org to investigate proposed merger -- The Justice Department says it will investigate the proposed merger of ticketing giant Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. with Live Nation Inc.
Variety Wednesday, February 11, 2009Oasis to play first China concertsMusic News: Band booked for Beijing, Shanghai in April -- British rock band Oasis will play their first China concerts in Beijing and Shanghai in early April, the musicians announced on their Web site.
Variety Wednesday, February 11, 2009Brad Paisley leads ACM nominationsMusic News: Country crooner nabs six nods -- Brad Paisley leads all finalists for the Academy of Country Music Awards with six nominations.
Variety Wednesday, February 11, 2009Elusive Fol Chen Offers Dark, Whimsical DebutRock critic Ken Tucker reviews the debut release by the L.A. band Fol Chen. The album is called Part 1: John Shade, Your Fortune's Made.
NPR Wednesday, February 11, 2009Berlin honors composer JarreMusic News: Musician worked on nearly 180 scores -- Composer Maurice Jarre, who today receives the Berlin Film Festival's Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement, has worked with more world-famous directors than any other living film composer.
Variety Wednesday, February 11, 2009Fray lands at No. 1 on music chartsMusic News: Epic Records act moves 179,000 units -- The second album from the Fray, a band that gained prominence after a song placement on "Grey's Anatomy," sold 179,000 copies last week to debut at No. 1 on the nation's album sales chart.
Variety Wednesday, February 11, 2009Mazes: 'Manual Systems'Though it may be tempting to categorize Chicago band Mazes as a twee band by the sound of its upbeat and melodic opening song, "Manual Systems," the melancholy lyrics that follow expose a darker side to this otherwise buoyant group, preventing the trio's self-titled debut album from becoming too saccharine. Rich, evocative images, like shattered dreams, long lines, exploding soda cans, black hearts, and dark forests, accompany jaunty guitar solos, upbeat piano interludes, and cheery duets to create an intriguing mix of lows and highs.
NPR Wednesday, February 11, 2009Alpert, Hall honored with ElleMusic News: Non-profit org pays tribute to duo -- Herb Alpert and Lani Hall will receive the 18th Ella Award from the Society of Singers, a non-profit organization that benefits the health and welfare of professional singers.
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