Tween takeover
October 29, 2008
They’re all in this together
There was a time when children were to be seen and not heard. Well, they’re making up for that lost volume now:
• ITV is to roll out a selection of licensing deals in association with its newly-launched musical drama, Britannia High – which features original music composed by some of the biggest names in pop including Gary Barlow, Guy Chambers, Steve Mac, and Mark Owen. Read more
The back of beyond
October 29, 2008
Australian duo take control
Pop duo The Veronicas have launched a web series exclusively via their Yahoo! Music web channel. The weekly series charts the twin sisters’ journey to stardom in the US as they promote their album, Hook Me Up. Read more
Ring my Taco Bell
October 29, 2008
Music gets saucy
Taco Bell has launched its third annual Battle Of The Bands contest. The three winners (selected from a poll of 100 bands) will have their band name and website printed on the restaurant’s sauce packets. They will also have a song recorded by a producer of their choosing and appear in future advertising for the fast food chain. Read more
Tubeway Army
October 29, 2008
Video bills the radio star
Virgin America, Lionsgate Films, and Guitar Hero are the sponsors of YouTube’s first major venture outside of the restraints of its online video portal. YouTube Live (taking place on 22nd November) will bring to life many of the videos and talent that YouTube viewers have already made popular on the site. Read more
Luxury album liner
October 29, 2008
Josh Groban on the high seas
Josh Groban is teaming up with Carnival Corporation’s Princess Cruises to screen his Awake Live DVD on ship. The singer’s image will be projected onto 17 of the company’s cruise ships while the DVD of his concert is given an onboard broadcast. The cruise line has previously shown concerts in the past from artists such as Beyoncé, Diana Krall, and Tina Turner. Read more
Especially for you
October 29, 2008
Fancy ordering Jason Donovan about? Well, now you can with the introduction of a new web game which lets you ask the singer whatever you want. He’ll even play songs if you ask nicely. You can also win a VIP experience to see Jason play live in the UK and meet him backstage if you ask the right question. Make him ‘jump’ and ‘dance’, and if you’re good he’ll even plug his book.
Blunt pencil
October 29, 2008
James Blunt is to take up a guest editor role on the global edition (excluding the UK) of free newspaper Metro. With a reach of 20M, across 20 countries and 150 cities, it’s a pretty swift advertorial move from the singer – without having to give away an album, Prince-style. A competition will also enable one of his fans to win a chance to join him as his Deputy Editor.
Stripped down
October 29, 2008
PETA’s latest anti-fur ad features the members of Danity Kane ¬– the girlband formed on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ reality TV show (Making The Band) – stripped naked, under the famous “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” tagline. However, the band has now been literally stripped of two members (D Woods and Aubrey O’Kane – nicknamed Ebony & Ivory). Perhaps they’d rather ‘go’ than wear fur.
Win Skins & Punks book
October 29, 2008
Thanks to our friends at Vice magazine, we have three copies of the amazing Skins & Punks books up for grabs. It looks at these two key British youth tribes and features startling photography by Gavin Watson (his previous book, Skins, was used as reference material in Shane Meadows’ This Is England movie) Read more
Blog Wire
October 29, 2008
Introducing BoyBama – a boyband for Barack Obama
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Bush Whacked – the recession hits music videos
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Bee Gee tunes – helps you breathe more easily
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Holiday Express yourself – but maybe buy a new tie first
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