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Warped Tour takes over Canterbury Sunday

… stories filed under: Entertainment Vans Warped Tour is making a concert stop in Shakopee Sunday. The tour, a punk rock music and extreme sports festival, starts at 11 a.m. in the Canterbury Park festival fields. Among the bands performing are Sum … More: continued here warped tour takes over canterbury sunday

Jennifer Lopez nears ‘Idol’ deal, source says

… for Paula Abdul, proclaiming herself a fan of “American Idol” and a pop aficionado, observers noted she didn’t bring music industry expertise to her role. Some complained she proved more of a cheerleader than an incisive critic in the mold of … More: continued here jennifer lopez nears idol deal source says

American Idol judge changes

… stroke egos and balk at any chance of giving someone real criticism. Aside from the fact that she had no background in music whatsoever. A rumor is swirling that Kara DioGuardi will be fired. I say good riddance. She wrote a couple of songs for … More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS american idol [...]

TMZ.com: Dioguardi out, Tyler in at ‘American Idol’

Kara DioGuardi attends the 2010 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS tmz com dioguardi out tyler in at american idol

Source: J-Lo close to deal for `American Idol’

… for Paula Abdul, proclaiming herself a fan of “American Idol” and a pop aficionado, observers noted she didn’t bring music industry expertise to her role. Some observers complained she proved more of a cheerleader than an incisive critic in the mold … More: continued here source j lo close to deal for american idol

Serious Adulthood Waiting to Happen

… Brooklyn. Directed by Brett Haley; written by Mr. Haley and Elizabeth Kennedy; director of photography, Rob C. Givens; music by Austin Donohue; produced by Mr. Haley and Ms. Kennedy. At the reRun Gastropub Theater, 147 Front Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn. … More: continued here serious adulthood waiting to happen

Flow it, show it: Hair

… “It’s working great. It’s a very creative group.” Performers are free to let their hair down as they feel the music, move to the beat, and interact. “They work hard to get the camaraderie to trust each other,” Pasinetti said. “Part of the show is … More: continued here flow it show it hair

GroundWorks DanceTheater undergoing changes; company performs in Akron Friday and Saturday

… piece with Sigman will move to the University of Akron Aug. 8-18. Sigman and Gustavo Aguilar, GroundWorks’ music director, will give a free dance demonstration at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at ArtTalk@Dusk at the Akron Art Museum. The Akron residency leads … More: continued here groundworks dancetheater undergoing changes company performs in akron friday [...]

Here’s the Music Notes video for Seth Marcel’s ‘Continuum Overture’

… the Podium” in 2008, he thought it would be his last. After all, he’d been rapping and producing his original hip-hop music for more than 20 years. But around every corner in his hometown was somebody who wanted him to make another album. “I was … More: continued here heres the music notes video [...]

Uncle Kracker brings country, hip-hop to Alive @ Five Stage

Hip hop beats and country twang are two sounds that are usually worlds apart. But Matthew Shafer , known to his fans as Uncle Kracker , has been pulling them together since he came onto the mainstream music scene more than two decades ago. More: continued here uncle kracker brings country hip hop to alive [...]

Don’t miss: Bicycle Music Festival

Cello Joe performs during the LiveOnBike parade at last year’s Bicycle Music Festival, where the sounds are stationary and mobile . More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS dont miss bicycle music festival

Listen: Gwyneth Paltrow sings title track for new movie ‘Country Strong’

… makes any song better, and Patty Griffin, a singer’s singer beloved by everyone in Nashville. RCA parent company Sony Music has taken down all the streams from YouTube, so until we can get our own, click here to hear the song streaming on The Boot. More: continued here listen gwyneth paltrow sings title track [...]

Preview the Pilot Episode of Laura Linney’s Series “The Big C”

… ican Idiot In The Heights West Side Story Chicago Come Fly Away Next to Normal The Phantom of the Opera A Little Night Music Race Rock of Ages and more! More: continued here preview the pilot episode of laura linneys series the big c