Thursday, 23 April 2009
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
WANT SOME "RAINDROPS"?
Bassment Jaxx have a new song up on their Myspace and it's AWEsome.
The song, titled "Raindrops is another great up-beat dance track that is gonna set the clubs alight!
DO YOU KNOW YOUR ENEMY?
Green Day are back!
The first single off their upcoming eighth studio "21st Century Breakdown", "Know Your Enemy" is sure to put them back on top of the Rock World!
"Know Your Enemy" picks up where "American Idiot" left off, massive instruments and rock god lyrics that make Armstrong one of the most influential lyricists of our time.
This song is sure to be massive and possibly one of the biggest rock tracks of the Summer, after only a few days it flew into the UK Chart at No.30 and will soar even further towards the peak when the video is released this week.
"21st Century Breakdown" is out May 15th.
KILLERS "DAY & AGE" UPDATE
After laying low off the charts and airwaves as of late, the Killers are back with not one but TWO new singles off their latest album; "Day & Age".
In the United States, New Zealand & Australia, the third single to be served to radio will be "A Dustland Fairytale", also out in May.
This is a real standout of "D&A" and it is simply one of their best yet. It is epic and has anthem written all over it! Flowers really is a lyrical genius!
To the UK & Europe, "The World We Live In" will be released in May as the official third single.
This is a very "D&A" song, and isn't instantly likable but with a few listens it grows on you. Will be great for Summer.
ASHLEY TISDALE: UNEXPECTED?
Former Disney Darling Ashley Tisdale is quickly becoming one of musics "artists to watch".
Having already launched into a semi-successful music career between HSM
Tisdale's latest offering the break-up anthem "It's Alright, It's Ok" is heating the internet and looks set to be a contender on the charts. The song has a definite similarity to it (a la "Since You've Been Gone") yet is refreshing and will have you hooked after just one listen. She's not changing the face of Pop music, but we'll leave that up to the Gaga.
Score: 8/10
GOSSIP GIRL SPIN-OFF; "VALLEY GIRL"
Hit CW teen drama "Gossip Girl is set to have a spin-off come May 11th.
On the May 11th episode of GG, the spinoff will come to life in a "backdoor pilot" before (with all things going well) the show currently titled "Valley Girl" beginning in September.
The show stars Brittany Snow as Lily Rhodes in the Los Angeles of 25 years ago. The series will follow Lily with her sister Carol living in Los Angeles in the 1980s.
An interesting rumor is that "If the show is picked up for a series order, creator Josh Schwartz wants to include characters from The O.C., Kirsten Cohen (nee Nichol in this series)and Jimmy Cooper in their teenage years as well.
Hey, at least it's not another 90210 remake!
Monday, 20 April 2009
2009 FIRST QUARTER REVIEW: TV
JANUARY
- "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" long time cast member William Petersen (Gil Grissom) leaves the successful series.
- "Scrubs" returns with Season 8 after moving from NBC to ABC.
- On January 13th, Season 8 of "American Idol" launched with a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi .
- "Shortland Street" returns to TV2 with Ethan's killer being revealed as Mia Jefferies.
- ABC Family announces that "Kyle XY" would not return for a fourth season and ends it's third (and final) season on March 16th.
FEBRUARY
- In Mid-February back in NZ, "Go Girls" debuts on TV2 with a strong 37.1% share.
- The CW's hit teen series "Gossip Girl" is renewed for a 3rd season to begin screening in the Fall.
- Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse" debuts on FOX with 4.72million and has gone on to attract around 4million viewers weekly.
- "Law & Order UK" debuts on ITV1 with an audience of 6.96million.
MARCH
- Series 3 of the UK's "Primeval" returned March 28th and scored an audience of 5.89million, down for Series 2's audience number.
- On March 9th, the much talked about remake of "Melrose Place" announces that pop singer Ashlee Simpson will be joining the cast. The series will start screening in the Fall.
- Former "The O.C." star Ben McKenzie's new Cop-Drama "Southland" debuts on NBC with a strong audience of 9.86million.
Early APRIL
- After 15 seasons, "ER" screened for the final time April 2nd, ending with a higher than season average of 16.3million.
- On April 11th, the third season of "Britain's Got Talent" returned.
- It is announced that "Pushing Daisies" will screen it's final three episodes 10pm starting May 10th. The series was canceled in 2008.
- HBO announces that Season 2 of their hot True Blood will return June 14th in the US.
REVIEW: I'M NOT ALONE
Dance Anthem of (Northen) Spring 2009!
Scottish hero Calvin Harris is back, with his biggest and best track to date!
"I'm Not Alone" is an EPIC track. Of all proportions. The song ranges in emotion, with an eerie Harris laying down some philosophical lyrics before blasting into a Dance/Trance segment that is both chilling and amazing. Harris has a great feel for both what people want and what people don't expect. This track is sure to go down as the Spring Dance anthem of '09!
Score: 8.5/10
Sunday, 19 April 2009
NO DISCO STICK RIDING FOR UK
The offical fourth release from Lady Gaga, "Love Game" will not make it's way to England as expected.
The single which is causing a stir amongst censors in Australia, is in trouble of being deemed "too rude" in the UK, and is at risk of being radio-altered.
The lyric in trouble which include “I want to take a ride on your disco stick” — got the video banned in Australia last week.
Instead UK fans will be served "Paparazzi" instead. A third time atop the UK Charts? Maybe.
2009 FIRST QUARTER REVIEW: FILM
JANUARY
- The Golden Globes took place on January 11th and saw "Slumdog Millionaire" win BEST FILM, and Kate Winslet take away two categories, Best Actress (for "Revolutionary Road") and Best Supporting Actress (for "The Reader"). Heath Ledger won Supporting Actor (for "The Dark Knight").
FEBRUARY
- The BAFTA awards took place on February 8th and saw a repeat (Best Film, Best Actress & Best Supporting Actor) from the Golden Globes but this time Penélope Cruz winning Best Supporting Actress (for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona").
- To the Box Office, "He's Just Not That into You" debuted at No.1 on Feb. 8th with $27 million, and the following weekend the latest remake of "Friday the 13th" claiming the top spot with $40 million.
- On February 21st we witnessed the 81st Academy Awards ceremony with Best Film going to "Slumdog Millionaire", Kate Winslet taking Best Actress, Sean Penn taking Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor going to the late Heath Ledger!
MARCH
- March 6th saw the opening of the most anticipated R-rated "Superhero" film EVER, "Watchmen". It opened with a gross $55million in the US and £3.2million in the UK.
- Also at the Box Office in March, " Monsters vs. Aliens" topped with a big opening of $59million in the US and £4.3million in the UK.
Early APRIL
- The fourth installment of "The Fast and the Furious Series" series (titled "Fast & Furious") opened with an unimaginable $70million in the US and £4.9million in the UK.
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