MUSIC NEWS: TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015
MIRANDA LAMBERT WRITES FOR REESE WITHERSPOON MOVIE
Miranda Lambert never wrote a song for a movie before Reese Witherspoon asked her for one for her upcoming film, ``Hot Pursuit.'' Lambert says as a songwriter, she's used to telling her own story, while this was a case of doing it for a couple of characters. Lambert says Witherspoon was sweet enough to give her some notes about the movie for insight. The result was the song ``Two of a Crime.'' So when will we see Lambert acting in a movie? Probably no time soon. Lambert says she's done enough acting to know that music is her thing. ``Hot Pursuit'' comes out May 8.
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ERIC PASLAY GETS MARRIED
Eric Paslay is a married man. People magazine reports Paslay married music publisher Natalie Harker on Sunday on a farm in Charlotte, Tennessee. Their first dance was to Frank Sinatra's version of ``Moonlight Serenade,'' a nod to Paslay's grandfather and brothers, who played in a band by that name. The couple became engaged in December after dating for two years and knowing each other for seven. They will have a honeymoon in Italy.
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ELVIS PRESLEY'S AIRPLANES STAY AT HIS HOME
Elvis Presley's airplanes will not be leaving Graceland. Elvis Presley Enterprises released a statement saying the Lisa Marie and the Hound Dog II will remain permanently at Graceland. A company called OKC Partnership bought the planes after Presley died in 1977. It had an agreement to park the planes at Graceland in exchange for a cut of the ticket sales to tour the planes. Elvis Presley Enterprises wanted to end the agreement and told OKC to move the planes by yesterday. Lisa Marie Presley tweeted that Graceland now owns the planes and they will stay there forever.
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STEPHEN HAWKING WEIGHS IN ON ZAYN MALIK
If you could ask a question of one of the most brilliant minds in the world, wouldn't you ask about Zayn Malik leaving One Direction? Someone did just that during a lecture given by physicist Stephen Hawking at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday. An audience member asked at the end of the lecture, ``What do you think is the cosmological effect of Zayn leaving One Direction and consequently breaking the hearts of millions of teenage girls across the world?'' Hawking's initial response:
``Finally, a question about something important.'' He advised any heartbroken young girl to pay attention to theoretical physics, because science may someday prove the existence of multiple universes. He says in one of those universes, Malik could still be in One Direction, and in another, he's happily married to that brokenhearted girl.
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BILLY CORGAN LANDS NEW WRESTLING GIG
Smashing Pumpkin Billy Corgan has taken on a new job giving creative input to TNA Wrestling. Corgan will be TNA's senior producer of creative and talent development, effective immediately.
He will develop characters and write story lines for the show ``Impact Wrestling,'' which runs Friday nights on Destination America. Corgan says it's a dream come true, especially because TNA supports him continuing his music career. Corgan had been the creative director for Resistance Pro Wrestling but left in November.
Smashing Pumpkins will kick off a tour with Marilyn Manson on June 16 outside Pittsburgh.
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MOTORHEAD EXPLAIN LEMMY'S ILLNESS
No need to worry that Lemmy from Motorhead is in failing health. Motorhead cancelled their concert in Sao Paolo, Brazil, over the weekend after Lemmy suddenly became sick. Motorhead say on their Facebook page it was ``a food related tummy problem.''
Lemmy is feeling better and Motorhead plan to make up the show.
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PRIDE-TORONTO
Toronto native David Furnish -- best known as the husband of singer Elton John -- will return to his hometown this June 28th to serve as grand marshal of the city's Pride parade.
Furnish says his family is excited to have him home, although John and the couple's two children won't be able to make the trip. He says that while he is thrilled to celebrate his first Toronto pride event, it is important not to become complacent about the issues that face the L-G-B-T community. Furnish says there is a critical need to raise awareness about H-I-V-AIDS, particularly among young men.
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GHOMESHI-BOOK
Kobo and E-C-W Press says they have come to an ``unprecedented agreement'' to co-publish a book on disgraced former radio star Jian Ghomeshi. ``Jian Ghomeshi - Secret Life'' is slated for release in late June, with Kobo offering a digital version while E-C-W Press will release a print copy. The book written by Toronto Star investigative reporter Kevin Donovan promises to reveal details and background about Ghomeshi and explore how he became fired from his post as host of C-B-C Radio's ``Q.'' Ghomeshi was fired in October, and faces seven counts of sexual assault and one of overcoming resistance by choking. His lawyer says he will plead not guilty to all charges.
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''THE VOICE``
Team Adam is down to a single performer as ``The Voice'' heads into a double elimination tonight. Of all the coaches, Blake Shelton is in the best shape with three singers left.
But Pharrell Williams is feeling good about his two remaining singers, Sawyer Fredericks and Koryn Hawthorne. Both have been favourites of the coaches and the viewers. Last night, Koryn turned in a stellar performance of ``Girl on Fire.'' Rival coach Christina Aguilera says Koryn seems to thrive under pressure. Team Xtina has two singers left going into tonight's results show.
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'Sound & Color' by Alabama Shakes top album on iTunes in Canada (Tab-MUSIC-iTunes-Canada-) iTunes in Canada top 10 for the week ending April 26.
ALBUMS
1. Sound & Color _ Alabama Shakes
2. Love Story _ Yelawolf
3. ``Furious 7'' Soundtrack _ Various Artists
4. Wilder Mind _ Mumford & Sons (pre-order)
5. Whispers II (Deluxe Version) _ Passenger
6. Chaos and the Calm _ James Bay
7. Legend (Remastered) _ Bob Marley & The Wailers
8. Handwritten (Deluxe Edition) _ Shawn Mendes
9. If You're Reading This It's Too Late _ Drake
10. Native _ OneRepublic
SINGLES
1. See You Again _ Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
2. Shut Up and Dance _ WALK THE MOON
3. Want to Want Me _ Jason Derulo
4. Cheerleader _ Omi
5. Uptown Funk _ Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
6. Sugar _ Maroon 5
7. Love Me Like You Do _ Ellie Goulding
8. FourFiveSeconds _ Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney
9. Girl Crush _ Little Big Town
10. Honey, I'm Good. _ Andy Grammer