JLo Debuts Video For New Single 'Papi' - Watch Now

After returning to the top of the worldwide charts with ‘On The Floor’ and ‘I’m Into You’, International icon, actress, recording artist, entrepreneur and American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez announces ‘Papi’ as the third single to be released from her worldwide multi-platinum album ‘LOVE?’.

Having sold over a million UK singles this year, Jennifer is set to release ‘Papi’ on 31st October.  'Papi' is a high-intensity explosion of tribal drums, Latin rhythms and infectious dance beats.

 Lopez has had 12 Top Five singles in the UK, including international smashes ‘On The Floor’, ‘Love Don’t Cost A Thing’, ‘Get Right’ and ‘Jenny From The Block’, amongst many others. To date, she has sold in excess of 55 million albums worldwide, 4 million in the UK alone. ‘Papi’ is the third single from her latest album ‘LOVE?’ which has already sold over a million copies worldwide.

Check out the video for 'Papi' below.

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Coldplay drummer wanted Rihanna's vocal

Coldplay drummer Will Champion wanted to sing Rihanna's part on one of the group's new tracks.

The 'Fix You' rockers teamed up with the 'S&M' singer for 'Princess of China' - which is on their forthcoming album 'Mylo Xyloto' - but frontman Chris Martin admits she had competition from Will.

He said: "There's a bit of a love story thread so we really needed someone to sing higher than me. For all Will's good intentions, he can't do it. You need to be female."

Chris also revealed the group's fifth studio album is "dangerously close" to being a musical.

He told The Sun newspaper: "Our new record is sort of a story through its 14 tracks - it's not quite a musical, but it's dangerously close."

The album was recorded in London and Chris has previously said the input of guitarist Jonny Buckland has been particularly prevalent.

Referring to one of the tracks on the album, he said: "'Hurts Like Heaven' is all Jonny. It only has two chords. The songs are group-y, its guitar-y. Johnny is coming out of his cocoon. We're just trying some risky things."

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THE MISFITS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'THE DEVIL'S RAIN'

 

In 1977, at the dawn of the punk movement the Misfits set out to make an impression, and created a legacy that has truly withstood the test of time. Immortalizing black and white B horror films in their music, the Misfits developed a ghoulish and totally unique persona that's consistently evolved, while remaining true to its roots.

The band's iconic 'Fiend Skull' logo has become a staple in pop culture, and an instantly recognizable symbol worldwide. Bands across the spectrum of rock have covered their material, including Metallica, Guns 'n' Roses, My Chemical Romance and countless others citing the 'Fits as a key influence.

Boasting a massive catalogue of music, a new line-up, (consistently helmed by founding member Jerry Only), and an influence felt around the world, the Misfits are generating more interest today than ever before. With new releases charting higher than all priors, and constant worldwide touring, their diverse demographic and legion of 'fiends' (as their fans are affectionately known), multiplies daily.br>
After a split in the mid 1980's and a decade-long hiatus, The Misfits was resurrected by founding member Jerry Only, returning stronger than ever on Geffen Records, and re-establishing the 'Fits as one of the most aggressive and still relevant outfits in modern rock history. Thematically, the band's music continued to focus on their time-honoured fascination with vampires, monsters, and alien invasion.br>
"We are the Misfits after all," warns Only about the band's refusal to address worldly issues, he explains, "Fiends who buy our records and come to see us perform enter another world - from the guy all the way back in the balcony, to the guy getting his head banged around in the front – they come to have a good time. And we make sure they have it. They can hear about social and political issues somewhere else."br>
The band's last full length release, 2003's 'Misfits Project 1950', showcased punk covers of 50s era classics with special guest appearances by Ronnie Spector, Blondie's Jimmy Destri and many more. Only, who had the project in mind for many years, says, "The backbone of punk has always been the 3-chord progression which was ultimately inspired by classic rock and roll of the 1950s. I had always wanted to record some of the music that inspired the Misfits, to show fiends where it all began."br>
Released independently on the newly formed Misfits Records label imprint, the CD debuted on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart at #2, and Billboard's Top Independent album chart at #5. Notably the highest charting release in the entire 30-plus year legacy of the Misfits, 'Project 1950' also marked the first full-length release to feature Jerry Only on both lead vocals and Bass, with former Black Flag alum Dez Cadena on guitar.br>
Today, The Misfits remain more aggressive, more topical and more sought after than ever before, fronted by Jerry Only (Bass/Vocals) with Dez Cadena on guitar, (celebrating his 10th anniversary in the band this year), the latest addition to the fiendish fold is drummer Eric 'Chupacabra' Arce behind the kit. Arce, or 'Chupacabra' as he's now known, has been a fixture in the 'Fits touring lineup for over a decade, and recently inducted a permanent member upon the retirement of original Misfits drummer Robo, who'd passed the torch in 2010.br>
Now, the 'Fits return with their first full-length release of all-new, original material in nearly a decade! Rooted in the horror and sci-fi themes their audience craves, 'The Devil's Rain' showcases 16 fiendish, soon-to-be Misfits classics including 'Twilight of the Dead', 'Dark Shadows', 'Curse Of The Mummy's Hand' and the title track 'The Devil's Rain'.br>
Produced by Ed Stasium, (whose credits include the Ramones' 'Road To Ruin' and 'Too Tough To Die', as well as the Misfits' 1999 release 'Famous Monsters'), the album showcases a jaw-dropping, twopanel front/back cover painting featuring the rebirth of the band's iconic 'Fiend' mascot in an epic setting rendered by Arthur Suydam (known for his immensely popular work on the Marvel Zombies series, among others).br>
The packaging, designed to emulate a CD sized gatefold LP, also features some incredible new Misfits portraits shot by the legendary Mick Rock. Rock's imagery has become part of the very fabric of rock 'n' roll. Having also served as an on-set photographer for cult-movie classic 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', Rock lends a perfectly suited eye to view the band's surrealistic and highly theatrical persona.br>
'The Devil's Rain' is not just a continuation of a historic legacy, it's a total reboot ushering in a new era of terror. In a sense, it's the debut album from the legendary Misfits of this decade. From fans of their classics, to newcomers discovering the band for the very first time, 'The Devil's Rain' sets the bar, and redefines the ferocity and melody that has made the Misfits omnipresent and immortal.br>
The Misfits have been preserved on determination bound by unequalled loyalty to their fiends and the sheer will to survive. "It's been over 30 years and 30 years from now, people will still be playing our albums because we will never water down what we do," Only says.br>
"Our goal is to keep perspective on who we are and always stay true to ourselves. The new album will only reinforce how potent the band has become with time. We plan to continue as always, to eclipse the past, block the sun and drag humanity by the throat into a world of darkness filled with ghouls, goblins and creatures of the night, where we are king."br>
One thing is certain, The Misfits are here to stay and every day is Halloween.

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Kasabian's 747 gig 'will go down in history'

Kasabian fans can watch highlights of the band's recent Boeing 747 gig on a new online video.

Whether you were one of the lucky 200 who got to go, or if you were gutted at missing out, you can see what went on at the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground show, in Lutterworth.

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Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan said of the gig: "This will go down in history. We wanted to do something really memorable – and our fans are going to remember the day they saw us play in an aeroplane when they're old and grey."

The video features live tracks from the band's new album, Velociraptor! The gig was organised and captured on camera by Vevo, a music video and entertainment platform which allows music to be shared online. It was the first in a series called Vevo Presents.

Head of programming Tom Connaughton said: "Kasabian have kicked off our series in some serious style."

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MASTODON STREAMING BRAND NEW ALBUM ONLINE NOW

Mastodon are streaming their highly anticipated new full-length studio album, 'The Hunter' online now. You can hear it below.

This is their third studio album to be released on Reprise Records in the US and Canada and their first to be released on Roadrunner Records outside of North America. The release date is September 26th

Several exciting events are planned for the release of 'The Hunter' which follows their universally acclaimed concept album, 'Crack The Skye' which was released in March 2009.



You can celebrate the release of 'The Hunter' at UK album launch parties, in association with Scuzz TV, Blue Banana, Kraken Black Spiced Rum and Jim Dunlop. The party dates and venues are below.









Hear brand new album tracks and pick up Mastodon, Jim Dunlop, Blue Banana and Kraken goodies at the rock clubs below...



Thursday September 22nd

Middlesbrough - Overdrive @ The Crown


Nottingham - Heavy Metal Karaoke @ Salutation

Sheffiled - Drop @ Corporation

Swindon - Rage @ The Furnace



Friday September 23rd

Aberdeen - Korova


Glasgow - Damnation @ Classic Grand

Lincoln - Sugarcubes

Norwich - Meltdown @ Waterfront



Saturday September 24th

Birmingham - Subculture @ Vudu


Cardiff – Fuel Rock Club @ Pure

Leeds - Trashed @ The Factory

Liverpool - Rage @ The Krazy House



Thursday September 29th

Manchester - Kizmiaz @ Legends


Wolverhampton – Slade Rooms



Friday September 30th

London - Voodoo Rock @ Electrowerkz

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Kasabian heading for trio of number ones

Kasabian are heading for their third consecutive chart-topping album in the UK as former N-Dubz member Dappy looks set to start his solo career with a number one single.

Columbia-signed Kasabian’s newly-issued Velociraptor is outselling its nearest rival, Asylum/Atlantic artist Ed Sheeran’s +, by more than two copies to one at this stage of the week, according to Official Charts Company Data. XL act Adele’s 21 is currently third, while the top five is completed by Atlantic’s Christina Perri debuting at four with Lovestrong and the Sony-issued Duets II album by Tony Bennett in fifth place.

Two other brand new albums are at present among the Top 10 positions with supergroup SuperHeavy, whose line-up includes Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart and Joss Stone, in eighth position with their self-titled debut A&M album, while Roadrunner’s Opeth are a place below with Heritage.

It is a very busy week for new albums with another seven currently occupying places among the week’s 40 biggest sellers. They include the first Tori Amos album via Deutsche Grammophon’s and Waterboys whose Proper-issued An Appointment With Mr Yeats is the 17th top seller of the week so far. It is the Mike Scott-fronted act’s first studio album since 1993’s Dream Harder, which peaked at five.

Also set to chart this week are new albums from Speech Development-signed Scrobius Pip, Columbia’s Pearl Jam, Topic’s June Tabor & The Oyster Band and Cooking Vinyl’s The Subways.

On singles Dappy has opened up a 19,000 sales lead over Syco’s One Direction as he looks to launch his solo career with a number one single, although he did peak at five on Spaceship with Tinchy Stryder. If his All Around The World/Island-issued No Regrets makes it, it would be the ninth different number one in as many weeks. One Direction’s first single What Makes You Beautiful, which debuted at one last Sunday, is the new chart week’s second top seller, while Warner Bros act Jason Derulo’s newly-issued It Girl is third, A&M/Octone/Polydor’s Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera drops 2-4 and James Morrison’s first Island single I Won’t Let You Go is showing up as a new entry at five.

Singer-songwriter Damien Rice is on course to score his first-ever UK Top 10 single in the most unlikely circumstances with his 2002 cut Cannonball rocketing so far this week 39-6. It is all thanks to contestant John Adams covering the Atlantic-issued single during Cardiff X Factor auditions screened last Saturday. The track originally peaked at number 32 in 2003 and then returned the following year in a remix version at 19. The same show also looks like sending Ed Sheeran’s Asylum/Atlantic single The A Team back into the Top 10 after contestant Bradley Johnson performed it with its sales up 131% week on week to place it seventh in the week so far.

Sak Noel’s Loca People has already been a big hit across continental Europe and is shaping up to follow suit in the UK when it comes out next week. However, ahead of that a cover version by CDM Chartbreakers, issued on the CHV Music Factory label, is the week to date’s 20th biggest seller, placing it just behind A&M act Nicola Roberts’ newly-issued Lucky Day.

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Jessie J in tears after being replaced by Ellie Goulding on Katy Perry tour

The Do It Like A Dude singer has scrapped plans to join Perry on her California Dreams tour in the US in November as she continues to recover from foot surgery.

She tweeted: 'Having a cry about having to pull out of the Katy Perry tour. I am as upset as my #heartbeats (sic) believe me. My foot is just not healing as well as I hoped."

Ellie Goulding will be swapping London Fashion Week for Katy Perry's tour (Picture: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Now, electro pop singer Ellie Goulding will step in for Jessie for the five shows in Hartford, Las Vegas, New York, Oakland and Los Angeles.

Perry tweeted: 'Please welcome @elliegoulding to the #CaliforniaDreamsTour this November!@jessiejofficial hope you feel better soon!'

Goulding, who also played for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the royal wedding, replied: 'Can't wait!!!!!! xxx. Never thought I would ever play Madison Square Garden, and now I am. Thank you @katyperry megababe x.'

Jessie was forced to pull out of a host of festivals over the summer including T in The Park, the iTunes Festival and Lovebox after breaking her foot in two places from a fall earlier this year.

Meanwhile, the star still managed to hobble out to London Fashion Week at Giles Deacon’s Srping/Summer 2012 show alongside Kelly Brook and Dannii Minogue.

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Queen to launch official tribute band

Those were the days ... Queen's Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, Brian May and John Deacon. Photograph: Everett Collection/Rex Features

Roger Taylor has announced plans for an official Queen tribute band. The group's drummer is recruiting "great-looking guys" for Queen Extravaganza, a touring retrospective that will combine archive footage, celebrity cameos, and faithful renditions of the band's best-known songs.
"Let's face it," Taylor told Rolling Stone magazine, "we're getting a little long in the tooth, but there are an awful lot of tribute bands, some of them good, some of them not good." Inspired by a poster he saw in Norfolk, Taylor hopes to start a "never ending" Queen tribute tour, keeping the band's music alive with performances by young lookalikes. "I'm quite convinced that there are tens of thousands of kids, of really talented people, in their bedrooms around the world playing drums, guitar, and singing," he said. "And I want to find some of those people."
Until recently, Queen didn't need an official tribute act – they were still touring themselves. But although Taylor and guitarist Brian May played together as recently as last week, the days of load-ins and soundchecks are probably behind them. "We can still do it, but I don't really think I want to travel around the world doing it any more," Taylor said. Their team-up with Paul Rodgers, who stood in for Freddie Mercury, was always conceived as "a temporary thing". "I think that phase is finished now," Taylor said, though they may reunite for "something special" such as the London Olympics.
For now, auditioning for Queen Extravaganza is your best bet for getting close to Taylor or May. Prospective Bohemian Rhapsodists can upload their auditions to queenextravaganza.com. While the surviving members of Queen will not be part of the regular touring show, Taylor wants to "leave places [for cameos]" if they are "starting a run somewhere exciting". Otherwise the gigs will be a mixture of early black-and-white film, iconic concert moments, and the hired gang of impersonators. "We want young people because we're no longer young," Taylor said. "It's a long time down the road."

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Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Elbow for Children In Need concert in Manchester

Coldplay, Lady Gaga and Elbow are amongst the acts set to appear at a special Children In Need fundraising concert in Manchester on November 17.

Organised by Gary Barlow, the show will also see performances from Michael Buble, JLS, Hugh Laurie, James Morrison, N-Dubz, Snow Patrol and Ed Sheeran, with more names to be confirmed at a later date.

Taking place at the city's MEN Arena, the show will be hosted by Fearne Cotton, Chris Moyles and David Tennant and broadcast on BBC One and Radio 1 from 8pm-10pm on the day.

Of the show Barlow said:

I'm so thrilled that these incredible artists are giving their time for such a special charity that is very close to my heart. I can't wait to see it all come together on November 17th, there are still some great acts we're keeping up our sleeve to announce in the coming weeks and who knows, I might even sing a little something on the night too.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on September 16.

Barlow is also heading up a cover of Massive Attack’s 'Teardrop', which is being released to raise money for Children In Need.

Gary Barlow, Labrinth, Tinchy Stryder, Wretch 32, Chipmunk, Tulisa, Ed Sheeran, Ms Dynamite, Mz Bratt, Rizzle Kicks and Dot Rotten recorded the song and shot the video in London's Metropolis Studio. 'Teardrop' will be released by Island Records on November 13.

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Music Reviews: Jimi Hendrix - In The West & Winterland [Box Set]

Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was shy of his 28th birthday by a couple of months when he died, and we'll never know how much more he could have accomplished if he had even lived another decade. In her coming of age memoir of life in New York City in the late 1960s-early-1970s, Just Kids, Patti Smith describes meeting Hendrix at the opening night party for his Electric Ladyland recording studios. She was hanging around outside, a little shy of a party full of people far more established than herself, and the host/honoured guest was hanging out on the fire escape, escaping the noise and confusion of the party. The two struck up a conversation and in the short time they spoke, he talked to her about his hopes and dreams for the studio and a little of what he hoped to achieve.

I remember friends joking in the late '70s that Hendrix would be playing disco if he had lived. They were mostly kidding, as they were all big Hendrix fans, but it was fun to imagine what he might have done. With all the guitar heroes who have come and gone since Hendrix's death, and now that I don't listen to him on a daily basis, it's easy to forget how special he was. One of the key indicators of any artist's status is the respect his or her peers hold for him/her and their influence on others.

In 1980, famed British guitarist Robert Fripp (King Crimson, League Of Gentlemen, and many collaborations with Brian Eno) was touring his solo "Frippertronics" soundscapes music. On his stop in Toronto he interrupted his evening of electronics to pay tribute to the "one rock and roll guitar player I respected, Jimi Hendrix", and tore through a wild version of "Wild Thing." When the desert warrior/musicians of the Tourag first picked up their electric guitars, it was Hendrix's playing that caught their imaginations. Somehow it seems fitting that a Seattle-born mixed blood African/Native American's music would inspire a group of nomadic tribesman looking to preserve their way of life.

Still, all of that is only talk. The only way to truly appreciate Hendrix is to listen to him. While there have been plenty of reissues of his work over the years, most of them have been of dubious quality and haven't really managed to capture his magic. It now finally looks like the record is being set straight as the latest series of releases from Legacy Recordings shows. While his studio work was inspired, it was live that Hendrix really showed what he was made of, and both Hendrix In The West and the four-CD box set Winterland coming out on September 13, 2011 are stirring examples of what made him so special.

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