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Thursday, April 28, 2011
posted: April 28, 2011
A Michael Jackson Neverland Ranch themed Cirque du Soleil sounds like a wild ride indeed. Poor Blake Shelton, a wedding to a superstar, a highly anticipated show and an award show hosting gig. Scoff. VH1…
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Sound And Vision: Product Placement in Pop Videos — Good, Bad, Ugly Or Just Great Business?
posted: April 22, 2011
”Art vs. Commerce. That was the declaration of war made by Neil Young in his controversial, confrontational 1988 single “This Note’s for You,” and he didn’t stop there. In the song’s scathing video, Young mocked…
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Sound And Vision: The Rise and Rise of Pop's Singles Scene
posted: April 1, 2011
Looking for some hot chart action? The US singles scene is the place to be. Thanks to iTunes and pop’s hottest stars, lately, it’s moving and shaking” especially over on Billboard’s Hot Digital Songs chart.…
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Sound And Vision: Why Did The Academy Stop Picking Hits For The Best Original Song Oscar?
posted: February 25, 2011
First, the good news: Tunes from Country Strong, Tangled, 127 Hours and Toy Story 3 will have the distinction of competing for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards on February 27th. The bad: Not one…
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If Ricky Gervais Were Hosting The GRAMMYs
posted: February 10, 2011
This year’s Golden Globes generated more buzz than any awards show in recent memory and the reason is simple: Ricky Gervais killed. Even though it’s technically GRAMMY season, the culture still can’t seem to shake…
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Sound And Vision: Growing Up Is Hard to Do, How To Make The Leap From Teen To Adult Pop Superstar
posted: January 21, 2011
“I will sit right down, waiting for the gift of sound and vision,” David Bowie sang on his greatest hit. Sound and vision: essentials to the life of any great musician. They were the foundation…
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