Alternative band Seether accepts “Chopper Challenge” (Reuters)

Maj 31st, 2008

Reuters – Consider it the latest case of a
band becoming a brand. When the producers of “Chopper
Challenge” needed a brand to feature in an upcoming episode of
the motorcycle-building reality show on CMT, they opted for a
different approach from the cable and insurance companies they
had already used.

Original post by Reuters

Sippy Cups serves up rock ‘n’ roll for kids, parents (Reuters)

Maj 31st, 2008

Reuters – The concept is pretty simple: Just
because a show is for kids doesn’t mean the parents have to
suffer.

Original post by Reuters

MySpace Music to stage its 150th Secret Show (Reuters)

Maj 31st, 2008

In this screen shot provided by Minggl, an example of one way Minggl's service works to aggregate one's various social networks is shown.  Minggl and Fifth Generation Systems Inc.'s Zude both promise to help users aggregate their various networks, including MySpace and Facebook. With the attention on Google and each other, neither has blocked Minggl or Zude — yet. (AP Photo/Minggl)Reuters – The secret’s out: MySpace Music
Secret Shows are a hit. Social networking pioneer MySpace has
created its most successful music program with the intimate
Secret Shows series, whose 150th installment will feature
Gnarls Barkley on June 8 at Irving Plaza in New York.


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Wireless carriers draw fire for service charges (Reuters)

Maj 31st, 2008

Reuters – Legal pressure is mounting against
U.S. wireless operators over their role in facilitating either
false or misleading charges for mobile content — primarily
ringtones.

Original post by Reuters

Marc Anthony plots fourth Juntos en Concierto tour (Reuters)

Maj 31st, 2008

Reuters – Juntos en Concierto (Together in
Concert), the multi-act Latin concert series led by salsa/pop
star Marc Anthony, returns for its fourth consecutive year with
a streamlined touring schedule and featured performers that
will vary by market.

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“Idol” winner Cook scores digital hit with “Life” (Reuters)

Maj 31st, 2008

American Idol winner David Cook performs on NBC's 'Today' show in New York, May 29, 2008. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)Reuters – It’s the first time songs
performed on “American Idol” have been made available for
immediate download on iTunes — and the audience’s ability to
make an instant-gratification purchase has paid off handsomely
for winner David Cook.


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Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee strikes a pop “Pose” (Reuters)

Maj 31st, 2008

Reuters – After scoring the top-selling Latin
album of 2007 with “El Cartel: The Big Boss,” reggaeton star
Daddy Yankee is beginning to pave the way for his next project
with the track “Pose.”

Original post by Reuters

Miley Breaks Out of Her Hannah Montana Shell (E! Online)

Maj 30th, 2008

Miley Breaks Out of Her Hannah Montana Shell(E! Online)E! Online – Even with her eyes closed, Miley Cyrus is staring into her future.


Original post by E! Online