November 03, 2009
By Jeremy Blacklow
BURBANK, Calif.
It’s hard to go anywhere nowadays and escape the “Glee” hype. And why would you want to? It’s arguably the most refreshing new scripted series on television since “30 Rock” debuted three years ago.
In today’s multi-media platform society though, one track of income a successful business venture does not make. Today, the first volume of songs is available for purchase as well, courtesy of Columbia Records.
And nothing could be more fun for reliving the moments associated with the songs in the show.
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October 30, 2009
By Bryant Huddleston
BURBANK, Calif.
When I opened the lid of Dolly Parton’s new box set, perfectly titled “Dolly,” I knew I was going to be in for a surprise. It’s a known fact around the office at Access Hollywood that I love me some Dolly — my office is peppered with Dolly memories — but I admit I have not listened to a lot of her oldies but goodies in quite a while.
Sue me! I have my favorites, but now I have many more!
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October 29, 2009
By Anthony Ramos
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
Proving that he’s still the flashy showman that charmed crowds across the globe, Mika made his return to Los Angeles last Friday. Fresh off the heels of his second album, the Beirut-born performer brought a whimsical stage show to the Palladium Theatre in Hollywood.
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October 29, 2009
By Breanna Hughes
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles housed a sold out crowd of Tegan and Sara fans recently. I was lucky enough to be there to witness their first concert on their new tour.
They planned two shows in LA, two in New York and then it’s off to Europe, then Canada, then back to the United States, all to promote their new album, “Sainthood.”
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October 21, 2009
By Selin Darkalstanian
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.
It’s time to hit the dance floor again!
Tiesto has done it again. One of the biggest DJs in the world has produced his fifth artist album and there is something in it for everyone. The international DJ has rounded up some of the leading international musical talents around for this album including Jónsi Birgisson from Sigur Rós, Kele Okereke from Bloc Party, Nelly Furtado, and Calvin Harris, to name just a few.
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October 26, 2009
By Eugene Monzon
PASADENA, Calif.
Sunday night brought the final stop of U2’s soldout North American tour at the famed Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The biggest stadium gig ever to perform at the Bowl (thanks in part to their stage), quickly turned into a global phenomenon… as the band streamed the entire show to the world making it the first global concert Web cast on YouTube. And for the nearly 2 and a half hour show, four Irish lads captivated the world.
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October 25, 2009
By David Greenwald
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
Early on in “Live at the Olympia,” R.E.M.’s latest live release, frontman Michael Stipe warns the eager audience that the Dublin, Ireland gig is just a rehearsal. That may be, but it’s for the better — the two-disc, 39-track set showcases the college rock heroes-turned-stadium act at their most fresh and energetic.
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October 20, 2009
By Breanna Hughes
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
Bell Horses may be a new name in the music world, but the people behind it have plenty of experience. Bell Horses is a collaboration between Xian Hawkins (also known as electronic artist Sybarite) and one of my personal favorite singer/songwriters, Jenny Owen Youngs. “This Loves Last Time” is an album composed of eight songs fusing together the talents of these two diverse musicians. It’s an ideal mixture of Xian’s instrumentation and Jenny’s rich, honeyed voice.
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