RyanDan

   
Artist: RyanDan

   Genre(s): 
Pop
   

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Discography:


   
 RyanDan

   Year: 2007   
Tracks: 13

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Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, born in 1979, ar the two halves that make up pop-classical vocal power duet RyanDan. Brought up in an affluent suburbia of Toronto, the Kowarsky brothers spent their former days observation their opera-singing father from the wings of local theaters. By the age of 4 both brothers had followed his lead and began performing in musicals and plays. The brothers' identical appearing allowed them to split roles, wish the lead in Chief Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which they shared piece placid in high school. Weened on Pavarotti and falling in dearest with Stevie Wonder in their teen years, the Kowarsky brothers set their sites on the vocal pop humanity early. Accompanied by a friend, Ryan and Dan waltzed into Sony Music Canada's office in Toronto and panax quinquefolius in the hall at the age of 18. They left with a record administer, which would go on to garner them their first platinum record. As members of the boy band B4-4, the Kowarskys were introduced to the public and internal workings of the medicine industry, but disillusioned with the shopworn, uninteresting music they had to perform. As they mature the brothers chose to strickle out on their have as a pop-classical duette, committal to writing and selecting their have repertoire. For their debut acquittance, RyanDan, the Kowarskys collaborated with veterans like kinfolk creative person Judie Tzuke and manufacturer Steve Anderson. Singles such as "Like the Sun" and "The Face" north Korean won a place on Canadian pop charts, an improbable destination for medicine with such a hellenic pitch. The record located on Canada's Top hundred in the year of its departure, 2007.

Wesley Willis

   
Artist: Wesley Willis

   Genre(s): 
Rock
   

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Discography:


   
 Greatest Hits Vol. II

   Year: 1999   
Tracks: 22


   
 Wesley Willis - Greatest Hits

   Year: 1995   
Tracks: 22

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Wesley Willis was a schizophrenic street isaac M. Singer wHO reinforced up a low cult following with his freakish, three-chord rants about fiddling mundane items, music, and people he knew. Willis was discovered singing on the streets of Chicago in the former '90s. For the outset part of the decennary, respective independently released tapes of his songs appeared, eventually followed by indie recordings of his albums. By 1995, he had gained the attention of several well-known musicians, including Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam. Shortly before sign language a major label sign up with American Records in 1996, Willis was profiled on MTV, which resulted in increased recognition in sure alternative rock circles. However, it didn't outcome in good gross revenue and both of his American Records of 1996 -- Fabian Roadwarrior (released in August) and Feel the Power (released in October) -- were flops. Ignominious Light Diner appeared to short notice in 1997. And in mid-2000, Willis released Dr. Wax and Charge Hour. Shake Your Piggy Bank followed in early 2001. Willis was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002 and was convalescent from surgery when he died at the age of 40 on August 21, 2003.





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Michael Madsen - Crawfords Insight Into Boozer Madsens Hotel Outburst

GOSSIP GIRL star CHASE CRAWFORD has given an insight into MICHAEL MADSEN's recent outburst at a top London hotel - claiming someone had insulted the Hollywood tough guy's wife.

Madsen was at the centre of a disturbance at London's Dorchester Hotel on Sunday (08Jun08), and was reportedly taken to hospital to be treated for cuts and bruises before being discharged.

And Crawford was staying at the exclusive hotel at the same time as the Kill Bill star, and heard rumours swirling throughout the building about what prompted Madsen to lash out.

He tells Britain's The Independent newspaper, "I heard around the hotel that someone had insulted his wife and that's what set him off."

And the Hollywood hunk isn't surprised by the way Madsen reacted.

He adds, "I've met Michael before, and I've got to say he is a little crazy and a bit of a boozer."

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Coldplay - Martin Fears Going Solo

COLDPLAY star CHRIS MARTIN fears the day record label bosses will force him to launch a solo career - because he's convinced he'll fail if he has to go it alone.

The singer/songwriter rose to fame as the frontman of the British group in 2000.

Martin has since branched out to collaborate with rappers like Jay-Z and Kanye West, but admits he would be terrified if he was forced out of the band.

He says, "If you stick together, nothing's a problem. That's why I live in fear of being told to go solo, or one of the rest of the band leaving.

"Unless you have your squadron, you're stuffed."

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Marc Broussard talks 'Water,' preps new album

Soul singer Marc Broussard [ tickets ] isn't afraid to cash in on a little publicity. After his song "Must Be the Water" served as the theme for TNT's on-air promotion of the 2008 NBA All-Star festivities, he decided to name his new EP after the tune. "It was going to be the title of my next major-label big-release full album," Broussard said during a recent phone interview with LiveDaily. "But I wanted to capitalize on the advertising money that was being spent using my song, so we put out the 'Must Be the Water' EP." The EP, which was released Feb. 19, features five songs: the title track, "Try Me," "Someone You Know," "It's Over Now" and "Y'all Ain't Ready." It was produced by Justin Tocket, Broussard's former bass player, and Calvin Turner, his current bass player. "We recorded my last soul project together with those guys, as well," Broussard said. "We had a really great experience working on that record together. When I signed a new deal with Atlantic Records, I did everything I could to make sure that we would be able to work together again. It was really easy. Justin and Calvin both are really good at what they do."Justin's the guy who's going to get the sounds dialed up from twistin' the knobs on that console that is so huge. I have no idea what it does. Calvin is the music guru. He's a young Quincy Jones, if you will. He does all the horn arranging and string arranging. He's a genius when it comes to that stuff. They work really well together. They have very different takes on what they're going to be doing that day but, at the same time, they work really well together.""Must Be the Water" is Broussard's debut release for Atlantic Records. A one-time Island Def Jam signee, he left that label for Atlantic to reunite with the team that signed him at Island, including North American Chairman and CEO of Recorded Music for Warner Music Group Lyor Cohen. WMG is Atlantic's parent company."They're an amazing label," Broussard said. "Actually, from top to bottom, the same people I signed with at Island Records four years ago are at Atlantic. Lyor Cohen was the CEO of Island Def Jam when I signed my first record deal with Island. He left the company shortly after I signed, and subsequently the entire staff kind of followed suit. It was only natural for us to want to work together again."Three weeks ago, Broussard wrapped up production on his debut full-length for Atlantic, which tentatively is self-titled."We're just waiting on the thumbs up from the label to go ahead and finish mastering. Once that comes up, I would suggest the record dropping some time in July or August," he said.

American Idol - Fascinating Fact 5387

AMERICAN IDOL winner DAVID COOK is dating former contestant KIMBERLY CALDWELL, who is now a TV presenter.

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David Mamet - Mamet Shuns Computers

Legendary writer DAVID MAMET writes all of his plays and movies with a typewriter - claiming he doesn't even know how to turn on a computer.

The 60-year-old's stage credits include Speed-the-Plow, Glengarry Glen Ross and American Buffalo, and Oscar nominations for his screenplays for The Verdict and Wag the Dog.

Mamet is as prolific in middle age as he has ever been, but is steadfastly refusing to be lured into the digital age.

He says, "I don't know anything about computers, I don't know how to turn them on. I don't have the time. There's nothing about them that seems to offer me anything I can't do elsewhere, so I'd rather do it the way I know how."

Mamet is also convinced he is saving himself from a time-consuming addiction: "Everyone in my family and elsewhere in the world gets addicted to them. They're supposed to be labour-saving devices, but they just seem to be a waste of time."

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Danny Glover circles '2012'

Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt also in talks for disaster film

Danny Glover, Thandie Newton and Oliver Platt may be making a date with "2012."


The actors are in discussions to join Columbia's epic disaster project, which Roland Emmerich is directing.


"2012" centers on a global cataclysm and tells the heroic struggle of the survivors.


Glover is in talks to play the president, with Newton in discussions to play his daughter. Platt is in negotiations to play the president's chief of staff.


John Cusack and Chiwetel Ejiofor already are on board.


Emmerich is directing a script he penned with his "10,000 BC" co-writer Harald Kloser. He is serving as an exec producer with Michael Wimmer and Ute Emmerich.


Kloser is producing with Mark Gordon and Larry Franco. Columbia's Matt Tolmach and Rachel O'Connor are overseeing for the studio.


"2012" was shopped around with a $200 million budget, but Columbia said it will be made for less than that.


The studio is planning a July 10, 2009, release, with filming set to begin in July -- unless there is an actors strike.


Glover, who is set to make his directorial debut with "Toussaint," is repped by ICM and Jeff Monroe Management.


Newton, who is repped by WMA and Magnolia Entertainment, is now filming Oliver Stone's "W," playing Condoleezza Rice.


Platt recently finished Judd Apatow's "Year One" for Columbia and is filming an untitled Nicole Holofcener project for Sony Pictures Classics. He's repped by Endeavor.

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Shirley Manson - Shirley Manson Lands Terminator Role

GARBAGE frontwoman Shirley Manson has landed a regular role on US television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

The 41-year-old flame-haired singer is set to play Catherine Weaver, the CEO of the high tech company Cyberdyne in the show, which is a spin-off of the hugely successful TERMINATOR movies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

According to Hollywood Reporter, the show was the highest-rated new scripted series of the 2007-2008 season.

The second series of the hit show is due to air on the Fox network in autumn and stars British actress Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Brian Austin Green, and Summer Glau.

Manson appears to be busy on all fronts, with her debut solo album scheduled for release later this year and reports of a new GARBAGE album in the pipeline.

The singer's forthcoming solo record has seen her collaborate with the likes of Jack White, Billy Corgan, Beck and James Bond soundtrack composer David Arnold.



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Lordi

   
Artist: Lordi

   Genre(s): 
Metal
   Metal: Heavy
   

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Discography:


   
 The Arockalypse

   Year: 2006   
Tracks: 10


   
 The Monster Show

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 12


   
 The Monsterican Dream

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 13


   
 Get Heavy

   Year: 2002   
Tracks: 13

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With their operatic heavy alloy and monster-movie stage theatrical role, Lordi seemed a most unlikely choice to represent their native Finland in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. So merely conceive of how many jaws hit the floor when the group not only claimed top of the inning honors, merely as well earned the most points in the august event's chronicle. Vocalist Tomi Petteri Putaansuu, aka Mr. Lordi, assembled Lordi in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1996 following a concert headlined by his favorite banding, Kiss; after recruiting guitarist Jussi Sydänmaa (known as "Amon"), bassist Magnum (real name unknown), late Chidren of Bodom keyboardist Erna Siikavirta ("Enary"), and drummer Sampsa Astala ("Kita"), he began writing songs as well as creating the work out foam-latex devil costumes and pyrotechnic personal effects that would become the authentication of their theatrical live performances. After a series of label auditions went nowhere, Lordi gestural to Sony BMG Finland and in 2002 issued a debut LP, Get Heavy, which blush wine to the number three spot on the Finnish charts on the strength of the number one single "Would You Love a Monsterman?" Magnum left the group before long later, and with new bassist Pekka Tarvenen ("Kalma"), Lordi cut a sophomore album, 2004's The Monsterican Dream, returning to the Top 20 with "Blood Red Sandman." After touring in support of the LP, both Tarvenen and Siikavirta left the card, and with new bassist Samer el Nahhal ("Ox") and keyboardist Leena Peisa ("Awa"), Lordi released a third base full-length, The Arockalypse. When the record's chart-topping lead single, "Hard Rock Hallelujah," was appointed Finland's official accounting entry in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, some religious leaders criticized the go, charging the band with advocating Satanism (even in the face of their 2003 rack up "The Devil Is a Loser"); Lordi scored the most points in contest history with 292, 44 more than than runner-up Dima Bilan of Russia. In the wake of Lordi's victory -- Finland's number 1 in Eurovision contest -- tabloids from across Europe scrambled to publish photos of the band sans make-up, earning criticism from fans and media rivals likewise and forcing public apologies from the offending parties. On May 26, 2006, Lordi storied their triumph with a resign open functioning in Helsinki's Market Square, playing to more than 80,000 fans. Finland president of the United States Tarja Halonen even took the stage to honor the band for their world-wide acknowledgement.





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Holmes says Suri is a 'very strong woman'

Actress Katie Holmes has described her young daughter Suri as a "very strong woman".
Speaking to People magazine, the 29-year-old actress said: "She's a very strong woman."
"I'm very proud of her. She's actually teaching me a lot - probably more than I'm teaching her," she said.
"She's very smart and strong. And really magical."

Presley, Lennon memorabilia goes under hammer

Washington (ANI): Elvis Presley's fans may bid for a hat he once owned when it goes under the hammer later this month. The second Icons Of Music auction, to be held on May 31 in New York, will also give Madonna's fans a chance to bid for her high-school year-book. Sir Elton John's toaster, Jimi Hendrix's personal guitar straps, and a wooden spoon signed by late Beatle John Lennon are among other items that are to be auctioned. The proceeds from the auction will go to the Music Rising charity, co-founded by U2 rocker The Edge. The funds thus raised would be used on redevelopment work in America's hurricane devastated Central Gulf region.