GaGa Getting Sued Over Charity Wristbands

Lady Gaga is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit over the sale of wristbands she created to raise funds for relief efforts in Japan. Well no surprise with this headline!

Gaga designed the fashion accessory in the aftermath of the country's devastating earthquake/tsunami disaster in March and sold them to fans with the proceeds going to clean-up programs. Great idea but attorneys from a law firm in Michigan filed a class action lawsuit against the star on Friday the allegation - she overcharged fans for shipping costs on the wristbands and pocketed a portion of the extra postal costs.

The $5 million suit names Gaga (Stefani Germanotta) and a number of her affiliated companies. The lawsuit states statutory damages, including a refund for all of the plaintiffs who bought wristbands.

Alyson Oliver, partner of the 1-800-Law-Firm, says, "While we commend Lady Gaga for her philanthropic efforts, we want to ensure that claims that 'all proceeds will be donated to Japan’s earthquake relief efforts' are in fact true. Our intention with this lawsuit is to uncover any improprieties committed by Lady Gaga and appropriate the full donations assumed to the victims in Japan.”

Add some irony to the story - Last week, Gaga was commended for her charity efforts by officials in Japan, while she performed at the MTV Music Video Aid Japan Show on Saturday! Mmmmm.

- MCL -

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Over Priced Jacket With A Future Cause

The most expensive jacket sold no surprise is the red-and-black leather jacket pop icon Michael Jackson wore in his 1983 music video for Thriller. that may shock you it went for $1.8 million at auction Sunday.

Let's be real for a minute almost 2 million for a freaking jacket, maybe with that money some of us would buy a house, or a car for that price but a red jacket ? Though we are not all millionaires.

Texas gold trader with the $1.8 million price tagged jacket of course breaks the previous jacket record of $49,185, which was set in September 2000 when a jacket that once belonged to Jimi Hendrix sold at auction to the Hard Rock Cafe chain, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Though the good news is the Gold trader Milton Verret said he plans to use the jacket to raise money for children's hospitals around the world. One can hope he raises more than $1.8 million;  either way at least the jacket will make money for some children in the world.

- MCL -

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Attention Metal Heads! Free Music & Hot Show

Attention Metal Heads! In accordance with the head banging convention of 666, a FREE DOWNLOAD compilation has been put together for Thrash Bash III in Toronto on July 2nd in Toronto featuring tracks from Reanimator, Fatality, Titans Eve & Ash Lee Blade & more!!

Download Link - http://thrashbash.bandcamp.com/

Track Listing:

1. Reanimator - When The World Burns Down

2. Fatality - Thrash Fuck Eat Sleep

3. Ash Lee Blade - Hell Hound

4. Titans Eve - Tides of Doom

5. Spewgore - The Ride

6. Eternal Judegment - War Planet...Prisoners of Hell

7. Dimensions - Within Ourselves

Event Details

Saturday July 2nd @ The Blue Moon

725 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON

$10 / 19+

Facebook Event - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140098779395974

Press Release

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http://www.ashermediarelations.com/

A No Show Costs!

Young Jeezy was a no show and now is going to court as he should expect. Jeezy was to perform at the 2011 Splash in the Virgin Islands though did not make the flight and cancelled all in 12 days before the show. The organizers even went as far as to get him a private jet yet he flaked. Now the company is suing for fraud, $75,000 in damages amount other things.

Again I state this, your booked you either perform or cancel in a reasonable amount of time because time is someone's money. Sadly in the entertainment world a no show to work does not get you fired and larger stars can get away with this behaviour. These artists do not even think of the costs to the organizers and others or even the fans who bought tickets to see one perform. At the end of the day the no show that soon affects the company hugely. At all levels it's a reminder to get everything in writing. No shows are always a risk thus everything should be detailed in cancelations and what time frame one can cancel. In any agreement write it out and agree what is expected, if one breaks it then one can be held accountable on either side of the agreement.

With no doubt Jeezy just flaked and cost a company money especially with a private jet booked. It's called respect and when people go out on a limb like that to fill your crazy demands at least you can show up and do your "job". I guess Young Jeezy forgot it was his job to show up and perform as a artist.

- MCL -

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MF Greens – The Monthly Find – Ty Segall

Music lovers, it has been too long hasn’t it? Well I come bearing good news and a great find. And that find is Ty Segall.

Ty Segall is an American singer/songwriter from San Francisco who is in love with the fuzz pedal and an expert in trippy vocals. Imagine The Vines (in their good days) meets progressive and kick ass rock – it is totally awesome.

The great songs are “Finger,” “Caesar,” and “Girlfriend.” “Finger” is a personal favourite as it begins with a trippy Beatles like melody over clean guitar and then rips into an aggressive fuzzed out track. It’s super catchy and gets the blood flowing. “Girlfriend” is just an all around fun and upbeat tune. And yes, The Vines like trippy and melodic vocals are killer on this track. CHECK HIS SITE OUT

So as always, press that repeat button and keep on rocking!

MF Greens

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China Audio Video Association Joins Digital Music NY

Digital Music NY presents a very special event with visiting members from the China Audio Video Association (CAVA) to discuss the changing music and copyright environment in China. The event will be held on June 22nd from 7-10PM at RED (19 Fulton Street) in NY's South Street Seaport.

MusicDish *China founder Eric de Fontenay will be joined by * Mr. Ju Wang, Administrative Vice President of CAVA, and * Bill Zhang, Deputy Chairman of CAVA; Chairman of the China Music Industry Committee (CMIC); VP of Shanghai Synergy Culture & Entertainment Group (SSCEG) and President of a-Peer Synergy.

As Chairman CMIC, Bill Zhang recently joined IFPI, World Independent Network (WIN) and the International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) in appealing to Baidu to put an end to its music piracy.

Topics covered will include:

* the founding of The Alliance of the Digital Music Industry (ADMI) in China;

* the evolving situation with search engine Baidu, including its recent agreement with the Music Copyright Society of China (MCSC);

* the role of Shanghai Synergy Culture & Entertainment Group in helping western labels and artists enter the chinese market

* overview of music industry trends in China, including recent sales figures

There will also be an open Q&A session with audience members following the discussion.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 22nd

Networking begins at 7PM - Discussion begins at 7:30PM sharp

WHERE: RED

19 Fulton Street, NYC

212-571-5900

More Informations and Details &

FREE RSVP

About Digital Music NY
Digital Music NY is a series of business networking events designed to connect the music industry in NY. Our gatherings attract independent labels, artists, producers, marketers, bloggers, professional services and other industry executives. Our purpose is to not simply connect the industry, but to help facilitate new business opportunities for artists, labels, producers, marketers, technology companies, brands and other industry segments that are ready to capitalize on the next wave of digital music

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SONIC BLOOM Announces Over 75 Artists on 2 Stages

For Immediate Release: SONIC BLOOM Announces Over 75 Artists on 2 Stages

 

 

Hockey Music!

Maybe a song for the Stanley cup Playoff 's this year would be "Hit Somebody! (The Hockey Song) - Warren Zevon" To go along with this Canadian song the number of Canadians that are playing in the Final is 57% of the players - the Bruins have 17/26 players, Vancouver has 17/32. Though all in all it has not been the cleanest final period. One could of mistake these teams for Montreal! In all of this the one thing that stands true is the music for its a huge part of the game be it used to pump up the crowd or a goal is scored we all know the songs.

 This year's Bleacher Report Top 2011 Hockey songs are:

1. Blur, Song 2

2. Guns N' Roses, Welcome to The Jungle

3. Kernkraft 400, Zombie Nation (Boston Song)

4. DaRude, Sandstorm

5. Stompin Tom Connors, The Hockey Song

6. The Zambonis, I Want To Drive The Zamboni

7. Queen, We Will Rock You

8. Metallica, Enter Sandman

9. 2Unlimited, Get Ready For This

10. Gary Glitter, Rock N Roll Part 2

Though the list looks like the same one from past years from many surveys it has the main ones. Some missed songs in my opinion and a must for this year season "We're Not going to take it - Twisted Sister" "Raise A Little Hell – Trooper " " 'Rammstein, "Du Hast".

Many songs that didn't make the list but are classics - "Thunderstruck - ACDC" "We're gonna win - Brian Adams" " Black Betty - Ram Jam" Crazy Train – Ozzy Osborne" "Walk this Way - Aerosmith" "Smells like Teen Spirit - Nirvana". Some newer songs "Bleed it out - Linkin Park" (damn good song and amazing band) and "The White Stripes, "Seven Nation Army". We hear these songs and you know you are at a hockey game.

Although the hockey has been dirty on BOTH sides the music stays authentic. Hockey Night in Canada Theme is a Classic, along "Stompin Tom Connors, The Hockey Song" remind us the essence of hockey. Which this year has failed and is nothing to be proud of as a whole but only respect for a few "good players".

For all the young hockey players it may be old but it is a song to remind you and your parents why you are up so early to make all those practises "Tom Cochrane - Big league" If that's too old for you a personal favourite "Remember the Name & High Road (maybe a few players could take a hint) - Fort Minor". Look at this year how many young people are playing for the cup. Anything is possible but classics last in sports and music one way - Play Clean, and be better than what you see, most of all keep dreaming. Most of all stick true to the game of hockey and its music.

- MCL -

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Diva Time - Katy Perry's True Colors

Wow Katy Perry has fell in to the stardom role with great ease - so much for being down to earth and a good role model for little girls. From the type of detailed food in her room, no eye contact, and to what type of fridge she requires, Katy has reached the ranks of being another whiny picky diva without the talent or sales of other Diva's out there.

According to the smoking guns copies if the rider:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/file/katy-perry-rider?page=1

* She requires "white and purple hydrangeas, pink and white roses, and peonies," or, as a second choice, a “selection of seasonal white flowers to include white orchids.” But! And this part is underlined: "ABSOLUTELY NO CARNATIONS."

* Her dressing room must be outfitted with two cream-colored egg chairs, a "perspex modern style" coffee table, two "French ornate style" lamps , and a glass-doored refrigerator (average price range of fridge $1400 - $7400 US).

* Chauffeurs, the rider notes, are not allowed to “start a conversation w/ the client.” Wheelmen are similarly barred from conversing with Perry’s guests or fans. They also are directed not to stare at the backseat through the rear view mirror. Drivers should also not “ask for autographs or pictures, and especially not while driving!” Finally, Perry’s ride should be outfitted with four water bottles.

* The rider also alerts promoters that they may be required to hold back tickets for concerts so that Perry & Co. can provide the ducats to “resellers” for “distribution to the public” on the “secondary market.” In other words, Perry reserves the right to pocket some of the proceeds from the sale of tickets--not made available at face price to her fans--scalped at inflated prices by these brokers.

So Katy thinks she's is in the likes of Madonna "all the seats on her toilets must not just be hygienically clean, but they must also be brand new so her arse is the first to sit on them." Cher's "own dressing room for her wigs;  temperature controled" , or Princes “All items in dressing room must be covered by clear plastic wrap until uncovered by main artist. This is absolutely necessary.”

By far one plays the role of being down to earth and a good role model (since posing topless inspires little girls every where in a good way, "sarcasm"), then one shouldn't be a "greedy princess" on top of it. Even the queen does not deserve "no eye contact" but hey Katy thinks she is better than the queen of England literally. I highly doubt this rider makes her perform any better nor have I ever thought she was a good role model. This proves her true colors and what I have though of her all along but people then we wonder why some little girls are they way they are.

- MCL -

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Armstrong Open Air Announces Headliner

Armstrong Open Air is proud to announce that Century Media recording artists 3 Inches of Blood will be headlining the 2011 edition of their metal festival! The Vancouver metal heroes will be the Night Two headliners, bringing their brand of extreme melodic metal to the Okanagan Valley once again, and the AOA organization is excited to be presenting them.

" Having 3 Inches of Blood play at AOA 2011 is awesome," Said Matt Ruckus, Head of Promotions for Armstrong Open Air, "This is the 3rd Year of the Festival and to have a Headliner of they're caliber will be great for the Festival!"

With the full line-up now announced for both July 22nd and July 23rd at the Hassen Memorial Arena in Armstrong, BC, AOA 2011 is the biggest incarnation of the festival to date. With full camping and hygeine facilities, a merchandise area best described as a "Heavy Metal Flea Market," and 22 of the best heavy metal bands from across Western Canada, the Festival is one of the biggest to hit British Columbia all year. The festival has come a long way in just three years, from its humble beginnings on remote farms, with all local bands, and is now well on its way to becoming one of the most important music events in B.C.

Armstrong Open Air is the pre-eminent metal festival of the B.C. interior, now entering its third year. The 2011 edition will be held at the Hassen Arena on the IPE Grounds in Armstrong, B.C, on July 22nd and 23rd, and will feature camping, a full merchandise area, and 22 of the best heavy metal bands in Western Canada. Tickets can be purchased at www.aoa2011.ca or at the door.

For more information, or to schedule an interview with a member of the Armstrong Open Air Committee, please contact Justin Pierrot, Communications Co-Ordinator, either by phone at (778) 888-9352 or by e-mail at justin@stormland.net

- Justin Pierrot -

The Airborne Toxic Event – “Changing”

The Airborne Toxic Event (TATE) have done it again. They have managed to create another classic indie rock song that will be hummed by people for years to come.



The track titled “Changing” is off the band’s new album All at Once. The song has the signature sound of TATE with a catchy guitar riff and soothing vocals. As for the music video, things get even better. Just to remind us of what they have done, TATE start off the video with a three second segment of their hit song, “Sometime Around Midnight,” and then it is abruptly changed on the radio. Then the new track kicks right off, showing that TATE have significantly evolved as a band.
 
The video/performance takes place in an old styled bar and the customers and employees at the place clap and dance to the whole song, wearing classic black suits and suspenders. The dancing is also just out of this world as the people are flipping, spinning and diving over one another. And for those kinaesthetic learners out there, before the last verse there is a bar-wide clap and tap break down that’ll have you getting up from your seat.
 
Now the music video is not only a simple performance, but it really shows TATE having fun and enjoying their own music while others enjoy it at the same time. And so will you!

- MF Greens -

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JUNE EZINE IS HOT!!!

June Ezine is larger and is rock 'in with a special interview with titans eve, hot albums, must see concerts and much more.

http://www.vandalaconcepts.com/e-zine/11_june/vandala_ezine_11_june.html