Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival - Coming to California April 2008

The rumor is that Portishead, My Morning Jacket, the Verve, and Jack Johnson are set to perform in the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, which was mentioned in an L.A. Times report. The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival will be held April 25-27 at Empire Polo Field in Indio, California, and the great thing is that it will be Portishead's first show on American soil in almost ten years! The U.K. band has a new album due in April, and it has a lot of fans waiting impatiently. Verve, newly reunited, will also be in the U.S. for the first time since 1999.

If any of you have not checked out Portishead, check out this video from YouTube.

I can't wait to hear their new album! If you are a Portishead fan - post a comment and tell us your favorite song!

Rolling Stone's 100 Best Songs of 2007

Rolling Stone has posted the Best Songs of 2007 on their website. Jay-Z is the winner with the # 1 song of the year. I've posted the Top Ten here, but you can see the full list here.

1. Roc Boys - by Jay-Z

2. A Few Words In Defense Of Our Country - by Randy Newman

3. Umbrella - by Rihanna

4. D.A.N.C.E. - by Justice

5. Four Winds - by Bright Eyes

6. Dough Is What I Got - by Lil Wayne

7. Rehab - by Amy Winehouse

8. Long Walk Home - by Bruce Springsteen

9. Boyz - by M.I.A.

10. Int'l Player's Anthem - by UGK

Check out the list and post a comment to let us know your favorite song from 2007!

New Music Video by Britney Spears: Piece of Me

There are some really great newly released music videos floating around the internet right now, especially the new video for 'Piece of Me' by Britney Spears. Believe it or not, the music video is actually pretty cute - as it pokes fun of her own crazy life as stalked by the paparazzi. This is a song from her latest album "Blackout".

Check out the video:

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Madonna Is Finally Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame!

Madonna and John Mellencamp will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, along with Leonard Cohen, The Dave Clark Five, and The Ventures. It seems like it has taken forever, but this is actually Madonna's first year of eligibility. If you'll remember, her debut single, "Everybody," was released 25 years ago in 1982. The induction ceremony into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will take place on March 10th, 2008 at New York's Waldorf Astoria. Other artists who were nominated this year but did not make the cut are the Beastie Boys (who were also eligible for the first time) and Donna Summer.

So, in honor of Madonna getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Post a comment here to tell us your favorite Madonna song! Mine...."Like A Virgin" - I still know all the words.

Amy Winehouse's Mother Pleads To Her In A Public Letter

Amy Winehouse' s mom, Janis Winehouse, is terribly worried about the way the singer's life is heading and so she has written an 'open letter' that pleads with Amy to come home and get well again. Janis is really afraid for her daughter, who constantly fights her drug addiction and alcohol problem, and whose husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, is in jail for fixing a trial, and wants the 25-year-old star to get her life back on track. She was recently nominated for 6 Grammy Awards, and people are wondering if she even knows it!

You can click here if you want to read the letter.

Amy Winehouse was looking to have a very promising career. I am trying very hard to remain a fan, so I do hope she gets help. How many of you are Amy Winehouse fans, too? Post a comment to show your support!

The Jackson Five Will Reunite For A 2008 Concert Reunion

So I read on PerezHilton.com that Michael Jackson and his brothers are reuniting for a Jackson Five concert reunion... This is supposed to actually happen next year in 2008. Rumor has it that Janet Jackson may also be performing with the group. Acting as a spokesperson, Jermaine Jackson confirmed the news to BBC saying: "We feel we have to do it one more time. We owe that to the fans and to the public." And when asked whether or not Michael Jackson will be really be a part of this, Jermaine said: "He has to be, he is a Jackson. He was at the meetings. Michael will be involved."

Wow, I'm not sure America is ready for this! This is very controversial after all that Michael Jackson has been involved in with his private life. What do you think? Would any of you actually pay to see this concert reunion!? Post a comment to let us know your thoughts on this!

Casey Calvert, Guitarist For Hawthorne Heights, Found Dead Saturday

Hawthorne Heights , a band known for beautiful songs such as 'December', and 'Ohio Is For Lovers' reported sad news this week. Their guitarist, Casey Calvert, was found dead this past Saturday. The band posted this update on their website:

"Today is probably the worst day ever. Its with our deepest regrets that we have to write this. Casey Calvert passed away in his sleep last night. We found out this afternoon before sound-check. We've spent the entire day trying to come to grips with this and figure out as much as possible.
At this time we're not sure what exactly happened. Just last night he was joking around with everyone before he went to bed. We can say with absolute certainty that he was not doing anything illegal. Please, out of respect to Casey and his family, don't contribute or succumb to any gossip you may hear. We don't want his memory to be tainted in the least. Casey was our best friend. He was quirky and awesome and there will truly be no others like him! His loss is unexplainable. As soon as we know more we will let you know.
Sincerely, Hawthorne Heights"

Do you have a favorite Hawthorne Heights song? Post a comment and let me know which one it is...I'm going to post 'Ohio Is For Lovers' for you here, in case you aren't familiar with the band. It's worth listening to. This is just really sad news!