Qtrax is an upcoming service that will offer free, legal music downloads. Qtrax will be ad supported, and has deals with the four major music labels: Universal Music Group, EMI Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group.
The music service will use technology to count how many times each artist's song is downloaded and compensate the artist and those who hold the song's rights.
According to Yahoo Music News and Wikipedia, Qtrax will launch its free download service with 25 million songs.
The date in which Qtrax is up and running is not currently know. I will keep you posted about the music service.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Grant finds success
Natalie Grant's, "In Better Hands," has hit number 6 on the Christian Billboard chart.
She will be releasing her new album, Relentless, in February, and she will headline a tour beginning in March.
Things haven't always been easy for Grant, however; before she signed a deal with Curb Records, she struggled immensely in the music business. In fact, according to Yahoo Music News, Grant had two other record deals that failed.
Yahoo Music News reports Grant as asserting her faith helped her get through her struggles.
She will be releasing her new album, Relentless, in February, and she will headline a tour beginning in March.
Things haven't always been easy for Grant, however; before she signed a deal with Curb Records, she struggled immensely in the music business. In fact, according to Yahoo Music News, Grant had two other record deals that failed.
Yahoo Music News reports Grant as asserting her faith helped her get through her struggles.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Jewel Makes Good Impression on Country Music with "Stronger Woman"
According to Yahoo Music News, Jewel is making a good first impression in the country music world with her single, "Stronger Woman."
"Stronger Woman" is a song about believing in yourself, and was co-written by Jewel and Mary Green. This song made it onto the Hot Country Songs chart this week at number 50.
This song will be available on iTunes exclusively starting on February 5, 2008.
Jewel's country album, Perfectly Clear, is set for release on June 3, 2008.
"Stronger Woman" is a song about believing in yourself, and was co-written by Jewel and Mary Green. This song made it onto the Hot Country Songs chart this week at number 50.
This song will be available on iTunes exclusively starting on February 5, 2008.
Jewel's country album, Perfectly Clear, is set for release on June 3, 2008.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Garth Brooks televised concert tonight
Tonight, Garth Brooks will be giving a concert to raise money for the victims of the California fires.
An hour of the concert will be broadcast on CBS at 9pm Eastern and Pacific time, 8pm Central and Mountain time.
An hour of the concert will be broadcast on CBS at 9pm Eastern and Pacific time, 8pm Central and Mountain time.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Winehouse Checks into Rehab
Amy Winehouse has checked into a drug rehabilitation facility in order to work toward complete recovery from drug abuse. Universal Music Group released a statement earlier today regarding Winehouse's entrance into the rehabilitation program.
According to Yahoo Music News, the statement asserts that Winehouse talked with her family, doctors, the record company, and management before she made a final decision to go into treatment.
She still plans on performing at the Grammy Awards, which are set to take place on Feb. 10, 2008. Her album "Back to Back" received six nominations for this year's Grammy's.
According to Yahoo Music News, the statement asserts that Winehouse talked with her family, doctors, the record company, and management before she made a final decision to go into treatment.
She still plans on performing at the Grammy Awards, which are set to take place on Feb. 10, 2008. Her album "Back to Back" received six nominations for this year's Grammy's.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Mary J. Blige to Perform on Soap Opera
Mary J. Blige will be a guest star on "One Life to Live," an ABC soap opera. She will be a guest star on shows airing on February 15 and 18, where she is a surprise performer at a sweet sixteen party.
According to Yahoo Music News, she will perform two songs, "Just Fine," and, "Hurt Again."
According to Yahoo Music News, she will perform two songs, "Just Fine," and, "Hurt Again."
Tim McGraw will make an appearance in the movie, "Four Christmases," a story about a couple that have been avoiding visiting their relatives over the holidays for years, but are finally forced to visit each of their divorced parents over Christmas.
Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon will hold lead roles in this movie. Tim McGraw will play a brother of Vaughn's character in the movie.
Other roles in "Four Christmases" are played by Kristen Chenoweth, Sissy Spacek, Robert Duvall, Mary Steenburgen, , and Jon Favreau.
Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon will hold lead roles in this movie. Tim McGraw will play a brother of Vaughn's character in the movie.
Other roles in "Four Christmases" are played by Kristen Chenoweth, Sissy Spacek, Robert Duvall, Mary Steenburgen, , and Jon Favreau.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Majority of Americans think Spears should have visitation rights
A new survey of 1,941 American adults showed that 51% think that Britney Spears should be able to have visitation rights with her children at least a few times a week with supervision.
Less than 1% believe Spears should have full custody of her children.
You may read more about the survey results here.
Less than 1% believe Spears should have full custody of her children.
You may read more about the survey results here.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Britney Spears' Visitation Rights Remain Suspended
I'm sorry for the delay on this story.
If you haven't heard already, the judge ruled that Britney Spears' visitation rights with her sons will remain suspended, until another court hearing, which is set to take place on February 19th.
According to reports, Spears made a brief appearance outside the courtroom, but once bombarded with photographers, she got back into her car and drove off.
Spears was not required to be at the hearing, and Kevin Federline's lawyer is reported as saying Spears' not showing up to court did not have any bearing on the judge's decision on Monday.
If you haven't heard already, the judge ruled that Britney Spears' visitation rights with her sons will remain suspended, until another court hearing, which is set to take place on February 19th.
According to reports, Spears made a brief appearance outside the courtroom, but once bombarded with photographers, she got back into her car and drove off.
Spears was not required to be at the hearing, and Kevin Federline's lawyer is reported as saying Spears' not showing up to court did not have any bearing on the judge's decision on Monday.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Spears' Last Chance for Visitation Rights
Tomorrow, a hearing is scheduled to take place that will decide if Britney Spears can have visitation rights with her kids, after a stand-off between Spears and police officers on Jan 3, where she refused to hand her kids over to ex-husband, Kevin Federline.
Officials in the case say the court hearing, scheduled for tomorrow will be Spears' final opportunity to obtain visitations with her children before a final hearing regarding custody of her kids, scheduled for April.
Given the stand-off on Jan 3, any visitation awarded to Spears will be more closely monitored than it had been prior to this event.
Officials report that the court hearing on Monday will most likely be closed to the press.
I will update this story as information becomes available.
Officials in the case say the court hearing, scheduled for tomorrow will be Spears' final opportunity to obtain visitations with her children before a final hearing regarding custody of her kids, scheduled for April.
Given the stand-off on Jan 3, any visitation awarded to Spears will be more closely monitored than it had been prior to this event.
Officials report that the court hearing on Monday will most likely be closed to the press.
I will update this story as information becomes available.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Spears' Family Accuses Dr. Phil of Crossing the Line
The Spears' family asserts that Dr. Phil betrayed them by making public statements about Britney Spears' mental health, after he visited her over the weekend in the hospital.
Apparently, as this report claims, the family asked Dr. Phil to come to the hospital, but they made him aware that they did not want the public to know about his visit or her condition.
However, earlier this week, I saw a preview for a Dr. Phil show on his visit to the hospital with Britney Spears. This article claims that he had, in fact, planned to do this show, but that he dropped it as he thought it may cause the Speares' family too much stress.
Dr. Phil has been quoted as saying Britney Spears needs a lot of help, and he does not regret trying to get her into a quality treatment program.
You may read more about this story: here.
Apparently, as this report claims, the family asked Dr. Phil to come to the hospital, but they made him aware that they did not want the public to know about his visit or her condition.
However, earlier this week, I saw a preview for a Dr. Phil show on his visit to the hospital with Britney Spears. This article claims that he had, in fact, planned to do this show, but that he dropped it as he thought it may cause the Speares' family too much stress.
Dr. Phil has been quoted as saying Britney Spears needs a lot of help, and he does not regret trying to get her into a quality treatment program.
You may read more about this story: here.
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