GreatSeats.com Blog http://www.greatseats.com/blog/ GreatSeats.com Sports and Entertainment Blog en Copyright 2006 GreatSeats.com Ublog Reload 1.0.5 W/Extensive Customization http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Amazon.com to offer music tracks]]> /blog/archive/2007/may/22/amazoncom_to_offer_music_tracks/4931.asp Amazon.com will try its hand in the digital-music business later this year, according to the online retailer.

Company CEO Jeff Bezos said that "all the music that customers buy on Amazin is always [Digital Rights Management]-free and plays on any device,' as opposed to some MP3's that won't play due to copy-protection measures.

Music from over 12,000 labels will be available on Amazon, according to a press release, but only EMI has been announced.

]]> 5/22/2007 1:15:18 PM /blog/archive/2007/may/22/amazoncom_to_offer_music_tracks/4931.asp <![CDATA[Jennifer Lopez to release first Spanish-language album next month]]> /blog/archive/2007/feb/6/jennifer_lopez_to_release_first_spanish_language_album_next_month/4059.asp Jennifer Lopez will release her first Spanish-language album on March 27th.

"Como Ama Una Mujer' marks Lopez's first real exploration into her Spanish roots, which has seemingly become more important to her since marrying fellow Latin star Mark Anthony.

The first single from Lopez's album is "Que Hiciste,' and is currently available from iTunes for fans who pre-order the album.

]]> 2/6/2007 1:41:31 PM /blog/archive/2007/feb/6/jennifer_lopez_to_release_first_spanish_language_album_next_month/4059.asp <![CDATA[KISS to create comic book about alter egos]]> /blog/archive/2007/feb/6/kiss_to_create_comic_book_about_alter_egos/4051.asp Rock band KISS is creating a comic book with Platinum Studios based upon the alter egos of the band.

The heavily-made up band will give fans a peek into "the story of the transformation of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and other KISS band members from rock start so world-protecting warrior spirits' according to a press release.

The first issue will be released in a super-sized edition for $50, and more will come from the KISS ...]]> 2/6/2007 1:28:10 PM /blog/archive/2007/feb/6/kiss_to_create_comic_book_about_alter_egos/4051.asp <![CDATA[Apple settles trademark dispute with Beatles]]> /blog/archive/2007/feb/6/apple_settles_trademark_dispute_with_beatles/4048.asp Apple, Inc. has settled the trademark dispute with The Beatles and their Apple Corps Ltd., which means that the band's songs could soon be available on Apple's iTunes Music store.

The agreement states that Apple Inc. will own all trademarks related to "Apple' and logos, and will license some trademarks to the Apple Corps for use.

Apple Corps Ltd is owned by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and the estate of George Harrison.

Apple CEO ...]]> 2/6/2007 1:24:45 PM /blog/archive/2007/feb/6/apple_settles_trademark_dispute_with_beatles/4048.asp <![CDATA[Brandy may face vehicular manslaughter charges]]> /blog/archive/2007/jan/30/brandy_may_face_vehicular_manslaughter_charges/4016.asp Former pop star and America's Got Talent host Brandy is in the middle of a car accident controversy that left a woman dead.

Last month, the singer caused a four-car crash when she hit the vehicle infront of her on a California Highway. The Highway Patrol has recommended that Brandy be charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.

According to police, Brandy wasn't under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash, and ...]]> 1/30/2007 3:39:13 PM /blog/archive/2007/jan/30/brandy_may_face_vehicular_manslaughter_charges/4016.asp <![CDATA[Justin Timberlake vs. Prince; this must be a joke]]> /blog/archive/2007/jan/30/justin_timberlake_vs_prince_this_must_be_a_joke/4003.asp Music fueds are common, but Justin Timberlake attacking Prince in a song is just wrong.

After Timberlake's hit single, "SexyBack' was released, Prince quipped that "sexy never left.' At an awards show when Timberlake accepted a trophy on Prince's behalf, he mocked his small stature.

Timberlake's verse on the new Timbaland single "Give it to Me" takes the playful jabs to a whole new level:

"Sitting on the top it's hard to hear you from ...]]> 1/30/2007 3:14:32 PM /blog/archive/2007/jan/30/justin_timberlake_vs_prince_this_must_be_a_joke/4003.asp <![CDATA["Making the Band 4" auditioning this month]]> /blog/archive/2007/jan/21/quotmaking_the_band_4quot_auditioning_this_month/3912.asp Do you think you would be a good member of Danity Kane?

Sean "Diddy' Combs is holding open auditions for "Making the Band 4,' which formed the group of pop tarts last season.

Combs will travel to Los Angeles, Houston, Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit and New York for the weeks to come.

Check out the Making the Band website for more information]]> 1/21/2007 3:18:50 PM /blog/archive/2007/jan/21/quotmaking_the_band_4quot_auditioning_this_month/3912.asp <![CDATA['Dreamgirls' top Billboard with low sales]]> /blog/archive/2007/jan/21/dreamgirls_top_billboard_with_low_sales/3901.asp Just when it seemed like the Top 10 records couldn't total lower sales, it did just that.

The "Dreamgirls' soundtrack stayed on top for the second consecutive week, selling oly 60,000 copies. Akon's "Konvicted' held steady at No. 2 with 55,000 sold, and Justin Timberlake's "FutureSex/LoveSounds' hit No. 3 selling 51,0000 copies.

The self-titled debut from Daughtry fell one spot to No. 4 after selling 50,000 copies, and Disney's "Jump In' soundtrack debuted ...]]> 1/21/2007 3:04:45 PM /blog/archive/2007/jan/21/dreamgirls_top_billboard_with_low_sales/3901.asp <![CDATA[New Rick James album to hit stores in April]]> /blog/archive/2007/jan/21/new_rick_james_album_to_hit_stores_in_april/3896.asp A new single from Rick James will make it to the radio later this month.

The track, "Deeper Still' will be included on an upcoming album of unreleased material that James had been working with before his death in 2004.

The album will be released in Mid-April, to coincide with "Memoirs of a Superfreak,' an autobiography that James wrote in California's Folsom Prison between 1993 and 1995.]]> 1/21/2007 2:58:44 PM /blog/archive/2007/jan/21/new_rick_james_album_to_hit_stores_in_april/3896.asp <![CDATA[Rock 'n Roll greates want to share their skill with you]]> /blog/archive/2007/jan/16/rock_n_roll_greates_want_to_share_their_skill_with_you/3872.asp Some hard-core music fans can learn from the very best with a five-day retreat in Califonia next month.

The Rock &lsquo;n Roll Fantasy Camp, held February 15-19th, features a Paul Stanley from Kiss, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, Mickey Hart from the Grateful Dead, as well as artists from Poison, Go-Go's, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blondie, Slaughter, Queen, Anthrax, Allman Brothers Band and Bad Company.

As spot at ...]]> 1/16/2007 5:44:37 PM /blog/archive/2007/jan/16/rock_n_roll_greates_want_to_share_their_skill_with_you/3872.asp <![CDATA['DreamGirls' tops Billboard with record-low sales]]> /blog/archive/2007/jan/16/dreamgirls_tops_billboard_with_record_low_sales/3871.asp The post-holiday wallet crunch was in full effect this week on the Billboard 200 album chart. The "Dreamgirls' soundtrack earned the top spot on the chart, selling on 66,000 copies; it is the lowest total for a No.1 album since the Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991.

Akon's "Konvicted' stuck at No.2 with 64,000 copies sold, and Chris Daughtry's self-titled debut sold 56,000 copies, earning it the No. 3 spot.

Justin ...]]> 1/16/2007 5:42:14 PM /blog/archive/2007/jan/16/dreamgirls_tops_billboard_with_record_low_sales/3871.asp <![CDATA[Elvis' Ed Sullivan appearances to be released]]> /blog/archive/2007/jan/16/elvis_ed_sullivan_appearances_to_be_released/3858.asp "Elvis: The Ed Sullivan Shows' will be released as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of his memorable appearance on the nighttime show in 1957.

Image Entertainment has announced that the three-disc DVD will include each of the three appearances that the King of Rock and Roll made on the hit show.

]]> 1/16/2007 5:28:08 PM /blog/archive/2007/jan/16/elvis_ed_sullivan_appearances_to_be_released/3858.asp <![CDATA[John Mellencamp to preview album on SIRIUS]]> /blog/archive/2007/jan/16/john_mellencamp_to_preview_album_on_sirius/3856.asp John Mellencamp, who has been on TV non stop lately as the music behind Chevy Trucks, will perform his album on SIRIUS radio this month.

The album, "Freedom's Road,' will be premiered on The Spectrum, which is channel 18.

The album will run a number of times before it is released on January 23rd.

]]> 1/16/2007 5:24:35 PM /blog/archive/2007/jan/16/john_mellencamp_to_preview_album_on_sirius/3856.asp <![CDATA[Grand Master Flash, R.E.M. among Hall of Fame Inductees]]> /blog/archive/2007/jan/16/grand_master_flash_rem_among_hall_of_fame_inductees/3852.asp The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five, R.E.M., The Ronettes, Patti Smith and Van Halen during their Spring ceremony.

The event will be held at the Walforf-Astoria Hotel in New York City on March 12th. No presenters or performers have been announced yet.

Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five are the first hip-hop entertainers to receive the honor.

R.E.M. became wildly popular in ...]]> 1/16/2007 5:19:12 PM /blog/archive/2007/jan/16/grand_master_flash_rem_among_hall_of_fame_inductees/3852.asp <![CDATA[Album sales down, digital sales way up]]> /blog/archive/2007/jan/7/album_sales_down_digital_sales_way_up/3781.asp While album sales have been shrinking for the past few years, digital sales seem to be bringing the music industry out of their slump.

Omarion has claimed to top spot on the Billboard Top 200 chart this week, selling 119,000 copies of "21.

Akon hopped up to No.2 from the bottom of ...]]> 1/7/2007 5:34:08 PM /blog/archive/2007/jan/7/omarion_tops_billboard_chart/3775.asp <![CDATA[Elvis Presley looking to woo teens next year]]> /blog/archive/2006/dec/30/elvis_presley_looking_to_woo_teens_next_year/3739.asp Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. is looking to find some fans in the teenage sect.

According to Paul Jankowski, chief of marketing for the group, that they will reach out to ages 12 through 34, with a special interest in the ages 18 through 24 in an attempt to remind them of just how awesome the King is.

To attract this demographic, he says, more photos, film clips, and music will show up online, on MySpace and ...]]> 12/30/2006 10:20:15 PM /blog/archive/2006/dec/30/elvis_presley_looking_to_woo_teens_next_year/3739.asp <![CDATA[New releases this week (12/26)]]> /blog/archive/2006/dec/30/new_releases_this_week_1226/3722.asp "Oh Gravity" -- Switchfoot

The rockers from San Diego return to the music seen with a follow-up to "Nothing is Sound" from 2005. Steve Lillywhite, who is responsible for the famed "Lillywhite Sessions" from Dave Matthews, produced "Awakening."

Switchfoot is heading out on tour to support the release on Valentine's Day.

"No Place to Be" -- Matisyahu

The CD/DVD set includes seven new songs from producers Sly &Robie. The CD also includes remixes from AdRock of ...]]> 12/30/2006 9:54:08 PM /blog/archive/2006/dec/30/new_releases_this_week_1226/3722.asp <![CDATA[James Brown to be laid to rest today]]> /blog/archive/2006/dec/30/james_brown_to_be_laid_to_rest_today/3720.asp James Brown's funeral is planned for today at the James Brown Arena in Augusta, Ga.

The Godfather of Soul died of heart failure on Christmas Day in Atlanta. A viewing of his body took place on Thursday at the Apollo Theater in New York, and a private service for family and friends was held yesterday.

Rev. Al Sharpton spoke at the service and told the Associated Press that "It would almost be unthinkable for a man ...]]> 12/30/2006 9:15:36 PM /blog/archive/2006/dec/30/james_brown_to_be_laid_to_rest_today/3720.asp <![CDATA[Wolfgan's Vault owner shoots back at legendary artists]]> /blog/archive/2006/dec/30/wolfgans_vault_owner_shoots_back_at_legendary_artists/3718.asp The owner of Wolfgan's Vault, who us being sued on behalf of musical icons, has responded to the allegations of illegally reproducing concert memorabilia.

William Sagan's attorney released a statement saying, "The lawsuit has nothing to do with artists' rights and everything to do with others in the industry seeking to seize profits."

Sagan purchased the memorabilia from Bill Graham's assets in Clear Channel entertainment; items include posters, T-shirts, and other items that the bands claim ...]]> 12/30/2006 9:09:38 PM /blog/archive/2006/dec/30/wolfgans_vault_owner_shoots_back_at_legendary_artists/3718.asp <![CDATA[Nas tops Billboard 200 chart]]> /blog/archive/2006/dec/30/nas_tops_billboard_200_chart/3716.asp Nas hit No.1 on the Billboard 200 Chart with "Hip Hop is Dead." The album sold 355,000 copies in its first week on shelves.

The soundtrack to Disney's "Hannah Montana" was right behind the rap star selling 349,000 copies, and the "Now 23" pop compilation moved up a notch to No.3 on the chart.

Carrie Underwood moved up two places when her "Some Hearts" sold 292,000 copies, and the Beatles "Love" sold 282,000.

Bow Wow's "The Price ...]]> 12/30/2006 9:07:06 PM /blog/archive/2006/dec/30/nas_tops_billboard_200_chart/3716.asp <![CDATA[Grateful Dead, The Doors to be honored]]> /blog/archive/2006/dec/24/grateful_dead_the_doors_to_be_honored/3700.asp

A number of musical icons have been slated for honor by The Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007, including The Grateful Dead and The Doors.

The artists will be honored during the 49th Annuary Grammy Awards ceremony on February 11th , which will air on CBS.

Other artists that will receive the honor are Joan Baez, Booker T. &The Mg's, Maria Callas, Ornette Coleman, and Bob Wills.

]]> 12/24/2006 5:46:50 PM /blog/archive/2006/dec/24/grateful_dead_the_doors_to_be_honored/3700.asp <![CDATA[This Week: Young Jeezy tops Billboard]]> /blog/archive/2006/dec/24/this_week_young_jeezy_tops_billboard/3691.asp Young Jeezy's new album, "The Inspiration" debuted at the tops spot on the Billboard 200 US album chart this week, selling 325,000 copies.

The Atlanta-based rapper beat out American Idol winner Taylor Hicks and his self-titled debut, who landed at No.2 with 298,00 copies sold.

The Hannah Montana soundtrack moved up a spot to No.3 by selling 274,000 copies, which brought up "Now 23" to No. 4, and Josh Groban's "Awake" to ...]]> 12/24/2006 5:38:59 PM /blog/archive/2006/dec/24/this_week_young_jeezy_tops_billboard/3691.asp <![CDATA[Rush to turn out new album next year]]> /blog/archive/2006/dec/24/rush_to_turn_out_new_album_next_year/3686.asp

Canadian band Rush is set to release a new album next year, their first since 2002's "Vapor Trails."

There is no release date and no title for the album, but drummer Neil Peart said that the album was recorded earlier this year in upstate new York.

The statement also mentioned that Nick Raskulinecz, who has worked for the Foo Fighters and Velvet Revolver, co-produced the disc.

]]> 12/24/2006 5:29:01 PM /blog/archive/2006/dec/24/rush_to_turn_out_new_album_next_year/3686.asp <![CDATA[Grateful Dead, The Doors, sue memorabilia distributer]]> /blog/archive/2006/dec/24/grateful_dead_the_doors_sue_memorabilia_distributer/3681.asp

A number of legendary bands, including remaining members of Grateful Dead and The Doors, have filed suite against a Web site for reproducing and selling vintage concert memorabilia.

William Sagan, the owner of woflgangsvault.com, has breached a number of trademark laws, according to the plaintiffs, which also include Carlos Santana and Led Zepplin.

Sagan purchased the memorabilia from a deceased concert promoter associated with Clear Channel Entertainment. However, the artists are claiming that he does ...]]> 12/24/2006 5:23:03 PM /blog/archive/2006/dec/24/grateful_dead_the_doors_sue_memorabilia_distributer/3681.asp