Tila Tequila Was Hospitalized For Reported Suicide Attempt
(TMZ) Tila Tequila was rushed to the hospital last week ... after her roommate called 911 and said the reality star was hellbent on doing herself in ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... emergency responders came to the home at 1:30 AM on Wednesday ... and Tila was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph's hospital in Burbank, CA.
We're told the roommate told cops Tila had "tried to kill herself all week." Sources say Tila was in and out of consciousness in the house ... and officials decided she needed psychiatric help, stat.
Tila was released ... but the drama didn't end there. Monday night, Tila's manager had a sneaking suspicion something was terribly wrong, so she called 911.
Cops went to Tila's home to do a welfare check, but Tila refused to open the door. Tila then called 911 to find out why officers were at her home ... and explained she couldn't answer the door because she was in a wheelchair.
Cops eventually left the home -- and we're told Tila is currently resting. more on this story
Norah Jones Delivers Happy Pills
Norah Jones has released "Happy Pills," the first single from her new album, Little Broken Hearts, which was produced by Danger Mouse and set for release on May 1st.
"Happy Pills" surprised Jones and Burton from the moment they wrote it. "We both were like "Oh my God, this is awesome" at first and then went away and listened over the weekend, explains Jones.
"We didn't know if it fit on the record. But I couldn't stop singing it, and neither could Brian. Eventually we decided it was too much fun, it had to be there." Check out the lyric video here.
Madonna Previews I'm Addicted
(popmusiclife) Her new record is only three weeks away, but Madonna is sharing a preview of a new song from her forthcoming album, "MDNA."
"I'm Addicted" is a high-energy dance track that includes a chant of the album's title.
Madonna sings "I need to dance / It feels like a drug / I can't get enough / And it fits like a glove / I'm addicted to your love."
Have a listen here.
Garth Brooks To Be Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame
(Gibson) Garth Brooks, the most successful country music artist in recent times will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this year. The other inductees in 2012 are Connie Smith and Hargus "Pig" Robbins.
Brooks will be inducted in the Modern Era Artist category, while Smith will be inducted in the Veterans Era Artist category. Robbins will be inducted in the Recording and/or Touring Musician Active Prior to 1980 category, which is awarded every third year in a rotation with the Non-Performer and Songwriter categories.
"I am astounded and honored to be in the Country Music Hall of Fame," Brooks said. "At the same time, I can't help but feel guilty going in when there are so many deserving artists that came before me who are yet to be inducted." more on this story
X Factor's Chris Rene To Perform on Ellen
Epic Records have set the release of "Young Homie," the first single from X Factor's Chris Rene's forthcoming debut album.
Chris will release his first single on iTunes and perform on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on March 14th.
Produced by JR Rotem, the new studio version of "Young Homie" is a new take on the original song penned by Chris and performed on The X Factor. more on this story
Oprah Previews Interview With Whitney Houston's Daughter Bobbi Kristina
(popmusiclife) This Sunday, March 11, Oprah sits down with Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, and members of the family for their first interview since the pop singer's passing. A preview of the interview has gone online.
Bobbi shares personal memories of her mom and how she would like her to be remembered. The family also addresses the rumors and speculation surrounding Houston's death.
Also included in the program are Whitney's sister-in-law, Patricia Houston and her brother, Gary Houston. Watch the preview here.
James Morrison Plans North American Tour
James Morrison has mapped out plans for his first North America headlining tour in support of his latest album The Awakening.
The tour kicks off on April 29th at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle and hits a number of major US cities including Los Angeles, Nashville, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington DC, before wrapping on May 19th at the Royale in Boston.
The Awakening is Morrison's third full-length studio and debuted at #1 in the UK where it spent two weeks and has since been certified platinum. The album has sold more then 1 million copies worldwide and has produced several hits including "I Won't Let You Go," the first US single. more on this story
Davy Jones Funeral Plans Still Not Settled
(TMZ) Davy Jones' body will be cremated ... family sources tell TMZ. We're told there will be a memorial service for the singer in Florida, though the date is TBA.
TMZ broke the story ... Davy died last week from an apparent heart attack, which the singer suffered at a ranch near his Florida home, where he was visiting his horses.
Davy has not been cremated yet, and the family is still discussing what to do with his ashes. Funeral plans for the singer are also still up in the air. more on this story
Erick Morillo, Harry Romero and Jose Nunez Form Dance Supergroup
Dance music stars Erick Morillo, Harry "Choo Choo" Romero and Jose Nunez have teamed up to form the super group Sympho Nympho.
The band has a massive Miami Music Week in store with a brand new Subliminal Records compilation The Beginning and exclusive live performance at Subliminal Session at Amnesia on Tuesday, March 20.
Together under the Sympho Nympho guise they create intense drama with their use of delays, frequency and reverbs to build climactic tensions and nerve tingling crescendos.
Well respected, chart-topping vocalists have travelled from all over the globe to join forces; each sharing the same vision of returning groove based beats to the popular masses. more on this story
An Evening With Tommy Roe Dates Announced
(Glass Onyon) '60s music legend and pop pioneer Tommy Roe will also be performing several select dates in the US and Canada in support of his new album.
A bona fide international star, Tommy Roe wrote and recorded 6 "Top 10" hits between 1962-69, more than any other solo American artist. To his credits he has 11 US Top 40 hits, 6 Top 10s, 4 Certified Gold singles, and 2 #1 Hits. He is a member of the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. On September 2, 2012 Tommy Roe will be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame.
"I will most likely call the new CD 'Devils Soul Pile', after a song I have written and included in the line up," explains Tommy. "The song is a departure from my normal and expected style, and one that tells the story of dysfunctional families, and the effect it has on our youth and our neighborhoods. Lyrically, this song is a bit serious, and was inspired by the everyday news of violence in our neighborhoods and cities. But a song that ends in hope." Other new songs include "LA I Belong To You", "It's For You I'm Me" and "Water Underneath My Burning Bridge" as well as a re-recorded version of "Kick Me Charlie" from Tommy's 1965's 'Sweet Pea' album. more on this story
Justin Bieber Did Not Bid on Ashton Kutcher Home
(TMZ) Justin Bieber is still on the hunt for an L.A. home, but he definitely has NOT put an offer on the $10+ million home Ashton Kutcher is currently renting.
Zillow.com and the Daily Mail are reporting Justin's buying the Ashton house. Not true. TMZ broke the story ... Justin was looking at the Ashton home as well as 2 homes in Calabasas -- a suburb of L.A. but he hasn't made an offer on anything yet.
In fact, Justin's people tell us the Ashton house isn't even the frontrunner. Justin has now looked at 3 homes in Calabasas and he's looked at 2 of them more than once, but he's still not prepared to make an offer on anything and is continuing to look.
Two other points ... We're told Ashton is saying he wants to buy the house he's currently renting.
As for Justin, he's going on tour soon, so unless he finds the house he really wants ... he may rent for a while. more on this story
Wells Fargo Going After Dallas Cowboys Player For $2 Million
(TMZ) Dallas Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking -- a 13-year NFL vet who signed a 3-year $6 million contract in 2009 -- has been sued in federal court in Georgia ... where he allegedly took out 2 separate loans in 2008 which totaled $1,996,224.73.
But according to the suit, Brooking "realized he would not be able to meet his obligations" to Wells Fargo ... and secretly embarked on a "systematic effort to hinder, delay and defraud" the bank.
WF claims Brooking began to hide all of his substantial assets, including property in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina ... so the bank couldn't go after his homes to satisfy the debt.
According to the lawsuit, the plan was simple ... Brooking simply transferred the deeds out of his name to various "insiders, affiliates and relatives."
The bank is asking the judge to clear a legal path so it can go after Keith's property.
But a rep for Brooking tells TMZ "There is absolutely no evidence whatsoever to support Wells Fargo's allegations that Keith transferred any properties ... to fraudulently conceal assets."
The rep adds, "These allegations are completely unfounded and Keith is and will continue to defend himself vigorously against these allegations." more on this story
The Hudson Branch To Deliver Mixed Media Songbook in April
The Hudson Branch have announced plans to release "World Kid" as a digital album and as a mixed media physical songbook on April 24th.
Recorded with John McEntire (Broken Social Scene, Tortoise) and produced by Neil Strauch (Andrew Bird, Iron & Wine, Anathallo), "World Kid" retains the nuanced complexity of the band's debut album "Tightrope Walker" but sees The Hudson Branch (Cobey Bienert, Corey Bienert, Matt Boll, Jake Boll, Enoch Kim) embracing new territory. In addition to traditional instruments (guitar, bass, drums, piano), ukuleles, programmed beats, tambourines, shakers, glockenspiels, marimbas, a Wurlitzer, an organ, Casio synths, violins combine to create "World Kid's" unique sonic texture.
Science plays a lead role on the album with songs inspired by neural recognition patterns ("Memories"), charged particle analogies ("Muons"), and the album's debut single "The Periodic Table of Elegance" offering up an elemental breakdown of unrequited love (She says we don't have chemistry / It's "how've you been Hydrogen" / while Helium gets high for fun / Preposterously Phosphorus leaves / And Oxygen feels used again). more on this story
Kimbra To Deliver US Debut This Spring
Warner Bros. Records have set a May 22, 2012 release date for the U.S. version of Kimbra's debut album Vows.
Vows features several brand new songs in addition to tracks from the platinum-certified Australian edition of the album.
Released in Australia in August 2011, Vows has earned Kimbra a "one to watch" rave from Rolling Stone Australia, won her the ARIA (Australian Grammy) for Best Female Artist and spawned three hit singles. These tracks, "Good Intent," "Cameo Lover," and "Settle Down," are also included on the US edition of Vows. Kimbra recorded additional tracks for the release in Los Angeles, CA with such producers and songwriters as Mike Elizondo and Greg Kurstin. more on this story
WWE Star Kia Stevens' Baby Was Stillborn
(TMZ) WWE star Kia Stevens did not deliver a healthy baby boy on December 31st, despite what she told friends. Kia tells TMZ the child tragically died before she was able to give birth.
Kia tells us she is still devastated over the loss ... and initially lied to friends about the child being "healthy" because she was incredibly emotional and was afraid to tell the public the truth after announcing her pregnancy on live TV.
Kia says she's finally coming to grips with everything ... and wants to help other women in her situation.
"I am planning to start a foundation for women that have experienced the same thing" ... Kia says ... adding, "It's a bigger club than people think."
Kia tells us she's already organizing several events to raise awareness ... and will have information about her foundation available on her Twitter page in the near future. more on this story
Tyrone Wells Singled Out Week: Freedom
Tyrone Wells released his new album, "Where We Meet," this week and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about some of his favorite songs from the release. Today he tells us about the track "Freedom":
Sometimes the best thing to do is to let go. Let go of my inhibitions. Let go of my pre-conceived notion. Let go of whatever holds me back. Let go of my money. This song was fun to write. I was listening to Simon & Garfunkel and digging the light hearted vibe of a lot of their stuff. I tried to capture some of that "feel-good thing" that they do so well. The result was this song. I knew I did something right when I started playing it out, because crowds would always really connect to it.
There's a lyric in the song that says "when you let it go, it'll come right back to you". The idea behind it is simple. We shouldn't hold on too tightly, especially if it's apparent that we should let something go. When we open up our hands and don't try to control everything, I think good things happen. The very thing we had to let go of, often will come back to us, sometimes in an awesome way that we least expect.
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