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Radiohead, Black Keys, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg to Headline Coachella |
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Monday, 09 January 2012 19:19 |
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After months of speculation, leaked lineups and hipsters spreading rumors "from friends," the Coachella 2012 lineup is out. As already widely reported, Radiohead are one of the headliners, closing out the festival's two Saturday nights (April 14th and 21st). The Black Keys, who've been predicted to appear as well, are topping the two Fridays, April 13th and 20th. But one headlining act no one foretold, at least that we saw, are hip-hop icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, wrapping up both weekends on April 15th and 22th.
This year marks the first time Coachella will expand to two weekends. While many have wondered how Goldenvoice would be able to pull off arranging matching lineup for both weekends, the promoters have come through with a classic Coachella talent roster. Every key ingredient of past Coachellas is represented on the 2012 edition.
Major dance headliners -- how about Swedish House Mafia, Kaskade, Justice, David Guetta and AVICII?
Reunions? Check, in the form of At the Drive-In, Swedish hardcore cult heroes Refused, Pulp, Mazzy Star and the postpunk group fIREHOSE. And the current crop of alternative stars are well represented, from Florence + the Machine and Bon Iver to the Shins and Miike Snow.
The celebrated veterans spot, which in past years has seen the likes of Leonard Cohen, is represented this year by Jimmy Cliff. Other highlights we have circled include Cat Power, Madness, Godspeed! You Black Emperor, St. Vincent, Feist, M83, Amon Tobin, Givers, the Weeknd, Nero, Santigold – in fact, too many more to count.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 07:17 |
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LL Cool J Launches Virtual Recording Studio |
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Monday, 09 January 2012 09:48 |
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 Multiplatinum and GRAMMY Award winning hip-hop artist, LL COOL J, today announced the launch of the first phase of the Boomdizzle’s Virtual Recording Studio. Boomdizzle was co-founded by LLCOOLJ, who also currently stars in the hit CBS show “NCIS: Los Angeles,” in 2008 as an online community designed for all aspiring artists of all kinds to record, share, and remix original music and video content.
This patented new Virtual Recording Studio provides the digital production, mixing, and sound tools for artists from anywhere in the world to collaborate online and create music in real-time together.
Boomdizzle is partnering with Dolby at CES 2012 to bring the industry’s most elite sound engineering and Dolby technology-enabled products together with this revolutionary technology.
“Boomdizzle is all about collaboration and bringing artists and fans together to foster creativity and innovation,” says LL COOL J, entertainment icon and co-founder of Boomdizzle Networks. “The industry has completely changed since I first start recording music. The next great artists of the future are out there all over the world and I am excited that Boomdizzle’s Virtual Studio can help them collaborate and bring their music to everyone.”
For the first time ever, LL COOL J will demonstrate Boomdizzle’s Virtual Studio technology by recording his new song “No More” in real-time on Tuesday, January 10th at 2:00 pm at CES 2012 on the CNET stage (LVCC, South Hall 3, Upper Level Lobby) in Las Vegas, NV, while his GRAMMY Award winning engineer, Glen Marchese, will be in New York, NY. Dolby will be providing technical assistance for the real-time demonstration along with a Dolby technology-enabled laptop to ensure the track he creates is played back with the true intention of how it was recorded using the Boomdizzle Virtual Recording Studio.
This real-time demonstration will be followed by an exclusive press conference with LL COOL J in the Dolby booth Sky Deck to share the latest news about Boomdizzle.com and conduct a Q&A session with media. In addition, LL COOL J will make an appearance at the Dolby Booth (Central Hall - #8153) on Tuesday, January 10th at 4:00 pm to demo a track he created using the Boomdizzle Virtual Recording Studio, playing it back on a Dolby technology-enabled laptop to a full home-theater surround sound system.
“As a leader in delivering premium quality audio its Dolby’s role to ensure that the playback experience meets the standards of artists like LL COOL J who work hard to give their fans the best experience possible," said Ramzi Haidamus, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Dolby. "Whether he is on stage, on TV or in the recording studio producing Grammy Award winning material, LL COOL J is an amazing entertainer who understands the importance audio quality plays in every medium. Sharing in his passion for great audio, Dolby is honored that LL COOL J chose Dolby to partner with Boomdizzle at CES."
The initial launch of the Boomdizzle Virtual Studio will be an invitation-only opportunity for artists to access the Studio, as well as have the opportunity to interact with celebrity artists and producers. To be part of the exclusive invitation-only launch of the Virtual Studio, visit: http://www.boomdizzle.com/studio
About Boomdizzle Networks. Co-founded by LL COOL J, Boomdizzle is an online community designed for aspiring artists of all kinds to record, share, and remix original music and video content. Boomdizzle Networks was founded in 2008. Boomdizzle is privately funded and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. For more information, visit HERE |
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Last Updated on Monday, 09 January 2012 10:08 |
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Snoop Dogg Arrested for Weed |
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Monday, 09 January 2012 19:10 |
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Snoop Dogg has a medical prescription for cannabis in California, his home state, but that doesn't fly in Texas. The rapper was arrested over the weekend after a drug-sniffing police dog found less than half an ounce of marijuana in a waste basket, according to reports.
The bus was stopped at a border-control checkpoint in Sierra Blanca – the same town where Willie Nelson was busted for weed in 2010. Snoop was cited on a misdemeanor drug possession and released. If convicted, he could face up to 180 days in jail.
The rapper has been arrested on other occasions for possession of marijuana and, in some cases, weapons possession, including firearms and a police baton. 
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 07:24 |
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Erika Jayne Tops Billboard's 'Hot Dance/Club Play Songs' Chart |
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Monday, 09 January 2012 08:12 |
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 Kicking off a new year, Billboard's chart-topping queen Erika Jayne has triumphantly returned to the #1 spot for the sixth consecutive time on Billboard's "Hot Dance/Club Play Songs" chart. This time around it's her party anthem titled, "Party People (Ignite the World)," that led her back to the top of the chart. The song was written and produced by Swedish hit makers Andreas Carisson and Niclas Kings.
The release of "Party People" was simultaneously followed by a seductive, dance-driven club video featuring a sexier-than-ever Erika Jayne. The music video was directed and choreographed by Mikey Minden, co-artistic director/choreographer for Pussycat Dolls. The single's crowd-pleasing remixes were created by Jody den Broeder, Bimbo Jones, Hector Fonseca, Whiiite and Cory Enemy.
Trailing behind Erika's hit single is Katy Perry's "The One That Got Away" and Lady Gaga's "Marry The Night." Previous Erika Jayne singles "One Hot Pleasure," "Rollercoaster," "Stars," "Give You Everything," and "Pretty Mess" also hit the #1 position on this chart. Her single "One Hot Pleasure's" peak at #1 topped tracks by Katy Perry, Cher and Enrique Iglesias (featuring Ludacris and DJ Frank E) solidifying her as a major player in the pop and dance worlds.
Watch Erika Jayne "Party People (Ignite The World)" Official Video HERE |
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