Janet Jackson to tour in September: Will Brother Michael appear

We all know how much of a hard time the Jackson family has had just lately, and all of the money troubles which has surrounded the family. It looks as though Janet Jackson is about to get a cash boost, as she has announced that she it to start a new tour. The singer who was last in the spotlight with a wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl a few years back will kick of her new tour in Vancouver on Sept. 20. The tour will see Janet playing venues in both Washington and New York; it has been 7 years since the last time that Janet Jackson toured.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Janet had said “I was supposed to go on tour with the last album,” Janet is talking about 20 Y.O. which was released in 2006, but it was her record labels decision to wait until the release of her new CD, Discipline. Janet is now in full rehearsals for the upcoming tour, Janet and the rest of the singers and band are now trying to learn their new songs, as well as working hard on the choreography which Janet is famous for.

As Janet will be starting a new tour, I do wonder if her older brother Michael Jackson will make a guest appearance at one of her venues. The King of Pop has been working hard on getting his music career back to what it once was, so what better way to get things rolling than appearing at one of Janet’s shows.

Take That to record a new album: will it compare to Beautiful World

No one can deny the huge success that Take That has had since the band reformed, not long after the four band members got back together they hit the recording studio to work on the album Beautiful World. Well following on from the success of this album Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen are hitting the studio once more to start work on their second album since their comeback, the four of them have decided to cut short their four month break.

Sources close to the band has said “They’ve had the relevant meetings with their record company about a new album and both parties are in agreement about it,” they also added “They’re going to be back a lot quicker than they’d originally planned.” One has to wonder if Take That are rushing to make their second album as Boyzone are reforming. If I was Take That I would not be worrying at all, ok Ronan Keating is a great singer but the rest of the band is shameful, Stephen Gately just sing through his nose, what a pile of poo.

Take That’s last album Beautiful World was also released on DVD and sold more than 64,000 copies in just one week, that made it the fastest selling music DVD in UK history. Oh well looks like Gary Barlow will have to get back to the gym to keep his body looking nice and toned, and Jason Orange will have to take his Cod Liver Oil Tablet so he can work on his dance moves once more

Will Death Cab For Cutie’s Narrow Stairs album get to No.1

Death Cab For Cutie’s new album Narrow Stairs has had a great first day sales, and if it keeps going that way then the album could be on coarse to make it to the No.1 slot on next weeks Billboard 200. Sales figures were calculated through nine leading music accounts and the figures show that Death Cab For Cutie’s album Narrow Stairs sold in its first day, 54,000 copies. Pundits in the music industry suggest that the album could end up selling about 135,000-145,000 in its first week, and with those kinds of numbers it is possible for the band the reach the top spot of the Billboard 200. Narrow Stairs is looking to be a little like Panic At The Disco’s album Pretty.Odd, which sold 54,000 in its first day and went on to sell 131,000.

The new album is a little change for the band as we are used to them producing albums that have warm and bright flavors. Narrow Stairs is different in the way that the band has now widened their scope with dark synth tones as well as a biting atmosphere. Before fans start to get a little worried that Death Cab For Cutie’s are totally changing their style, don’t worry as they are still covering what we love them for, rejection and regret as well as love and happiness.

The album has that perfect balance of driving rock, retro vibe as well as moody mid-tempo ballads. The end result is a knockout of an album which is better than any work the band has done before.

Coldplay to perform at the MTV Movie awards

It has been announced that Coldplay and the Pussycat Dolls are set to perform at the MTV Movie awards that will take place in California on the 1st June. Coldplay will perform ‘Violet Hill’ which is the first single from their upcoming fourth studio LP ‘Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends’. And the Pussycat Dolls will debut ‘When I Grow Up’ which is the first track from their untitled second album, which is due for release sometime this summer.

This year it is Mike Myers who will be presenting the awards, which will see stars including Zac Efron and Angelina Jolie fight it out for the golden popcorn trophies.

Coldplay’s track ‘Violet Hill’ has already achieved over two million downloads since it was released onto the band’s website on the 29th April.

The MTV Movie Awards as we know always draws the biggest stars in film and this year is already shaping up to be no exception. Van Toffler who is the president of MTV Networks said that “The audience’s favourite movie and music talent combined with Mark Burnett’s uncanny ability to push the envelope and the show being live makes for a concoction sure to set off tons of unexpected water-cooler moments.”

You can vote for your favourite by visiting MovieAwards.MTV.com lines closes on the 23rd May. The MTV Movie Awards will air live on MTV on Sunday, June 1.

Simon Cowell is Attending Glastonbury festival to support Shakin’ Stevens

Simon Cowell has announced that he will be attending this year’s Glastonbury festival to watch his good old friend Shakin Stevens perform live. It’s said that Simon has bought tickets for the music event so he can see the 80s British rocker take to the stage.

A source said that “Simon has always respected anyone’s ability to achieve commercial music success. In the 80s no one was better than Shakin’ Stevens.”

Shakin Stevens whose real name is Michael Barratt has said that he is not surprise that Simon will witness arguably the biggest show of his career. Shakin Stevens said that “We were great friends in the 80s. Simon loved all the stuff I was making at the time.”

It’s said that he will open on the second day of the event, which takes place over the weekend of the 27th and 29th June.

The main stage headliners have been confirmed as Kings of Leon, Jay-Z and The Verve. And as we know Jay-Z has caused quite a stir amongst other stars. Are you like Simon a Shakin Stevens fan I know that I used to like his music.

Will you be attending this years festival if so what do you think of the line up?