There’s a trio that’s in the studio after being a rumor for the last four years. And after hearing word that it’s finally happening, I can’t wait to hear it.
Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones and Josh Homme are working together in what could be considered the ultimate power trio. Grohl, of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame, is back on the drums; Jones, of Led Zepplin fame, on the bass; and Homme on guitar.
Wow.
Prevue in NoDA will be hosting a Michael Jackson Tribute this Wednesday. Door proceeds will go to Angel Food, a MJ Charity. Also please bring a canned good to donate. Music will include Michael Jackson classics, remixes and mash-ups. Doors open at 9 pm.
A public viewing of Michael Jackson is scheduled for Friday at the Neverland Ranch. Yeah, how much chaos is going to take place? I can see it already — women falling on the coffin and hysterically in tears while anti-pedophile protestors stand outside the gates.
The Redman, Methodman and Ghostface show at Amos’ Southend on Aug. 4 has been canceled. The promoter is working to reschedule the show.
In the meantime, etix will be issuing refunds in the next two days.
Pop legend Michael Jackson has died of cardiac arrest at age 50.
It’s sad, but it’s also kinda funny that people are completely ignoring the freak show side of his life… the alleged child molestation, his white children, etc. He was a music legend and also a bit of a side-show freak. Sorry, but it’s true.
Creed has cancelled the two North Carolina dates of its upcoming reunion tour — Sept. 4 in Raleigh and Sept. 5 in Charlotte.
One would guess it’s from poor ticket sales, but that’s just speculation on my part.
Denizens of Charlotte’s nightlife, it’s time to get excited: The funky, “intercontinental love fest” known as Sol-Fusion is coming to the Queen City on Saturday, June 27 at Kiss Ultra Lounge.
What exactly is Sol-Fusion? Well, the easy answer to that question is it’s a club/DJ/dance event that was birthed in Atlanta and has been THE party to attend there for years. But, for all the other details about the shindig, let’s hear what the guys behind Sol-Fusion Charlotte (which will feature sounds by DJ Kemit and DJ D.R.) — Atlanta-based promoter J. Carter and Charlotte-based promoter Mike Kitchen — have to say:
Creative Loafing: First thing I wanna know is, for people who have never been to Sol-Fusion, how would you describe it?
J. Carter: Hmmm … the best way to describe it is, if they remember that feeling when they were like in 11th and 12th grade in their friend’s parents’ basement and they would just let go and party like it was nobody’s business — I would explain it much, much like that. But I would also kind of describe it as more so a party for someone who would have anything from rock, classic-hip hop, reggae, funk, disco, [or] house, in their iPod … You know, so it’s a party for a more trained-ear individual. (more…)
If so, auditions for hip-hop artist Shawty Lo’s latest video are open to you Charlotteans this Saturday:
The Hip-Hop community is glad to see another celebrity give back. Shawty Lo, a national hip-hop icon, is giving aspiring singers, dancers, models, rappers, and comedians an opportunity to audition for a role in his music video – “Supplier” featuring R&B icon Trey Songz. The casting takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2009, 11am sharp, at Jillians Uptown (200 E. Bland St., Charlotte, NC 28203). The event, entitled “Hits for the Streetz” has no audition or admittance fees. Participants will also have an opportunity to work with Young Jeezy’s DJ – DJ Farenheit on a nationally distributed compilation.
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On Saturday, contestants will display their talent before a panel of judges (American Idol style). There is no cost to audition or attend this event. Those selected will advance to a city wide finale and compete for a trip to Atlanta and role in the “Supplier” music video. The filming of the video is tentatively scheduled for July 2009. Once the video is edited, it will be instantly uploaded to YouTube.com and sent to BET, MTV, VH1, and many other major media outlets.
No surprise — Adam Lambert tells Rolling Stone in their latest edition that yes, he is gay.
Big freakin’ surprise. Can we all get on with our lives now?
Some topless photos of Britney Spears have hit the Internet - they were apparently taken from a photoshoot in 2007.
And she’s not exactly topless… she has fake tattoos covering her nipples.
Check out the photos here.
