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kissLeading independent studio, E1 Entertainment is thrilled to finalize their production and development deal with legendary rock band KISS. E1 will tap the worldwide enthusiasm for the KISS brand, collaborating with founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to create a comedic half-hour kids television series that galvanizes the band's iconic personas for its young fans. 
 
"We're honored to be involved in carrying on the KISS legacy," comments Frank Saperstein, Senior VP of Kids and Animation for E1.  "It's wonderful to collaborate with the creative forces behind one of the greatest rock bands of all time and unquestionably one of the most recognized worldwide."
 
E1 has snagged the KISS brand as it eclipses its roots, building energy in new family and youth media outlets. KISS's role as the face of Dr. Pepper, their significant presence during Super Bowl XLIV, and their appearance on the 2009 American Idol Finale, which reached over thirty million viewers, has made the make-up and leather-clad giants a household name for kids and families today. The KISS tradition continues to grow gene Read More ...
B.O.B. To Finally Drop Debut - March 9th , 2010
bobRebel Rock Entertainment/Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist B.o.B has announced details of his hugely anticipated debut album.  "B.o.B Presents: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray" – which includes the hit single, "Nothin' On You (Feat. Bruno Mars)" – arrives in stores and at all online retailers on April 27th.

"Nothin' On You" is shaping up to be a breakout hit for the ATL-based rapper/musician/producer, earning both immediate acclaim and popular success.  The track has ascended to the top 10 on Billboard's "Rhythmic Airplay" chart – the fastest rising debut track since Drake's 2009 smash, "Best I Ever Had" – while also reaching #16 on Billboard's "Hot 100" with 257,097 units sold to date. What's more, Billboard praised "Nothin' On You" for its "feel-good singalong hook," noting that the single "provides a solid launching pad for this promising talent."

Having spent much of last year sharing stages with such like-minded artists as Asher Roth, Kid Cudi, and Shwayze, B.o.B will herald the release of "B.o.B Presents: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray" with a full-scale US tour.  The dates – supporting 1st Read More ...
Finntroll To Drop Live Album - March 9th , 2010
finntrollFINNTROLL have returned with their highly anticipated new slab of folk-rooted metal hymns entitled Nifelvind that is now available everywhere. It was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios (Apocalyptica, Amorphis, Ensiferum) in Helsinki, Finland and mastered by Mika Jussila (Children Of Bodom, Sonata Arctica, HIM) at Finnvox Studios. The album cover artwork was done again by the band's own guitarist Skrymer and visually captures the true FINNTROLL spirit perfectly. The band will be touring throughout North America in April with Moonsorrow, Swallow The Sun and Survivors Zero. Head over now to www.myspace.com/officialfinntroll in order to stream new tracks and view their tour itinerary.
 
A savage new video for the track, "Solsagan," was recently completed and you can view it now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkVwA__Fk9g&feature=channel. The eye-popping new clip was produced by Vasara Films.
 
The lyrics for Nifelvind are still written by the founding member Katla in Swedish. Both Katla and Vreth are part of the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland. "All cultures have similarities in Read More ...
bad%20religionIn celebration of three decades of groundbreaking music, So-Cal's quintessential punk rock group Bad Religion has announced plans to record a live album, 30 Years Live, during their upcoming spring 2010 House of Blues tour and offer it as a free "thank you" to loyal fans for a limited time only on May 18. 

Beginning today, fans are invited to sign up at www.badreligion.com for a free digital download of 30 Years Live that will be available for a limited time only beginning May 18.  Sign up now to reserve your download!

The yearlong celebration continues as Bad Religion prepares to enter the studio to record their 15th studio album which is expected for release this fall.  In a recent interview, prolific singer/professor/author Greg Graffin disclosed new information about Bad Religion's recording plans and the upcoming tour as well as his forthcoming book "Anarchy Evolution" which is due out this fall via HarperStudio.

Buy your tickets for Bad Religion's upcoming anniversary tour here and sign up for the limited digital download of 30 Years Live here.

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rhymefestGrammy Award winner, Rhymefest (Che Smith), will release his highly anticipated sophomore album El Che on May 18, 2010 via dN|Be Entertainment and distributed by EMI, in conjunction with Rosehip Records.
 
On February 15, 2005, Rhymefest earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, along with Kanye West, for co-writing the song "Jesus Walks" from Kanye West's debut The College Dropout.  Rhymefest's critically acclaimed debut, Blue Collar, was released on July 11, 2006, which included production by Mark Ronson, Kanye West, Just Blaze, NO I.D and Cool & Dre and was spearheaded by breakout "Brand New" f/Kanye West, "Bullet" f/Citizen Cope and "Fever."
 
Rhymefest's sophomore LP, El Che, (in stores May 18th, 2010) delivers raw lyrics over epic production and Hip Hop lovers should expect to hear an unfiltered Rhymefest, liberated from the corporate suits and oppressive major label ideals of the prevailing record industry as evidenced by the hard-hitting "Talk My Shit," "One Arm Push Up" and the frenetic Scram Jones produced "Give It To Me" f/Saigon & Adad.  Always one to delive Read More ...
The Ready Set Is Ready - March 8th , 2010
the%20ready%20setAlternative-pop solo artist THE READY SET is hitting the road for a series of spring tour dates. The run begins later this month with a stint at SXSW, followed by performances at both the Bamboozle California festival March 28th and the Bamboozle New Jersey festival on May 1st.  The Ready Set will also be heading out on the Bamboozle Road Show, which kicks off May 21st and runs through June 27th.   The nationwide tour features All Time Low, Third Eye Blind, Boys Like Girls and more. 
 
The Ready Set is 20 year-old Indiana-born drummer, singer, songwriter and keyboardist Jordan Witzigreuter.  Witzigreuter's debut album, due out this summer, will be the first release from the newly minted joint venture between Pete Wentz's Decaydance Records and Sire Records.  "Jordan and I are both from the Midwest, " says Wentz, "and we share a similar work ethic.  That hardworking dedication, combined with his unique talent, made The Ready Set the perfect inaugural artist for the Decaydance/Sire partnership."
 
Citing influences as varied as Daft Punk and Kanye West, The Ready Read More ...
Adam Bernard
Welcome to your weekly dose of pop world musings. Covering all things pop culture, this week Pop Shots is hitting you with thoughts on everything from Dancing With The Stars finding some hot celebrities willing to test their skills, to a hot new voice for Smurfette, to a famous family getting themselves in some really hot water, and since it's Pop Shots, you know everything is seasoned with a little bit of attitude. Read More ...
William Deshair
I wanted to set the table with this edition of "R.eal A.nd P.ersonal" for columns to come on the subject of the Female Emcee. As time goes on, I will slowly phase out that title and ho Read More ...
Matt Bjorke
Being a huge fan of music, I learned of American Idol and watched it from the first season. The success of Kelly Clarkson and Chris Daughtry, Clay Aiken and Carrie Underwood may have made Idol a viable television property and given the music industry one more outlet to find talent. But rarely has it offered up an interesting topic for debate such as the presence of teen country singer Haeley Vaughn on Season 9's ros Read More ...
 
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