Crank Up The Volume Canada: The 2009 MMVAs Nominations Are In!

Alberta-turned-international rock gods Nickelback and R&B’s new northern light Danny Fernandes lead the way with five nods each as the 2009 MMVAs nominations were announced today. Vancouver punk poppers Marianas Trench follow closely with four. Co-hosted by the larger-than-life, heart-stopping trio known as the Jonas Brothers, the 2009 MMVAs honour the coolest, sexiest, and craziest Canadian videos of the year. The show airs live Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET, exclusively on MuchMusic. The MMVAs 09 RED CARPET SPECIAL kicks off the A-List action at 8 p.m. ET. (more…)

Beastie Boys ‘Hot Sauce Committee’ - Brand New Studio Album Out This Fall

As announced by Mike D, Adrock and MCA themselves last night on NBC’s Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, the title for the upcoming new Beastie Boys album will be HOT SAUCE COMMITTEE. The band’s eighth album of all new original material will be out this fall, with an exact date to be confirmed shortly.

In related news, an extremely limited vinyl seven inch featuring HOT SAUCE COMMITTEE hardcore punk rave-up “Lee Majors Come Again” and an A Capella version of the new album’s “B Boys In The Cut” has been turning up golden ticket style in random copies of the recently released Check Your Head deluxe limited collectors vinyl edition. One copy was found selling for $105 on eBay–$25 above the list price of the original Check Your Head package in which it was included! (more…)

It’s Up To Fans to Decide! Vote Now For The 2009 MMVAs UR FAVE Awards

The countdown to the 2009 MMVAs is on and MuchMusic needs fans to help put the highly-coveted MMVAs statues in the hands of deserving nominees. The 2009 MMVAs UR FAVE Awards (formerly People’s Choice Awards) give fans the power to determine the winners in three award categories: UR FAVE New Artist/Group, UR FAVE Video and UR FAVE International Video.

Fans can vote now for the 2009 MMVAs UR FAVE Award nominees by hitting up muchmusic.com or by texting MMVA to 299299. They can also log on to the website to check out all of the nominated videos, plus shop for downloads and ringtones from all the nominees.

Earlier this month fans flocked to muchmusic.com to cast more than 70,000 votes that added Karl Wolf, Simple Plan, and Britney Spears as Wildcard nominees to the 2009 MMVAs UR FAVE Award categories.

Find out which UR FAVE nominees go home MMVAs winners at the 2009 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS airing live Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET on MuchMusic.

The full lists of 2009 UR FAVE Nominees are:

UR FAVE New Artist/Group

Danny Fernandes/ “Fantasy”
Lights / “Drive My Soul”
The Midway State / “Never Again”
Shiloh / “Goodbye, You Suck”
Karl Wolf / “Africa”

UR FAVE Video

Danny Fernandes / “Fantasy”
Kardinal Offishall f. Akon / “Dangerous”
Marianas Trench / “Cross My Heart”
Nickelback / “Gotta Be Somebody”
Simple Plan / “Save You”

UR FAVE International Video

Jonas Brothers / “Burnin’ Up”
Katy Perry / “I Kissed A Girl”
Lady Gaga / “Poker Face”
Lil’ Wayne / “A Milli”
Britney Spears / “Circus”

About MMVAs

MuchMusic gives fans the experience of a lifetime by putting them as close as humanly possible to their favourite artists and celebrities at the 2009 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS. The show airs live on Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET with a star-packed Red Carpet special beforehand. Past years have seen performances by Avril Lavigne, Rihanna, Simple Plan, New Kids On The Block, City and Colour, Kanye West, Kardinal Offishall and Akon, Nelly Furtado, Britney Spears, Hedley, The Killers, Fergie, and many more. At the MMVAs, the audience is the priority; Much gives them the best seats in the house, whether a foot from the stage or a foot from a television, computer, or mobile phone. Fans should hit up Much regularly at muchmusic.com or Twitter @MuchMusic for the most up-to-date info about the event of the year.

Keith Urban Takes Time from “Escape Together World Tour” to Perform on American Idol Finale

Sold-out concerts in Chicago and Minneapolis over this past weekend, as part of his “Escape Together World Tour,” and now Urban heads to Los Angeles to perform on the American Idol finale on FOX this Wednesday night. Details about Urban’s appearance have not been made public.

“I think this year in particular, has been one of the best for American Idol,” said Urban. “There are (and were) some truly gifted vocalists. The Rat Pack episode was the best, across the board – nights of singing that I’ve ever seen on television. I guess what I love most about the show, is watching the musical growth – to see them use the critique given and come back the next week and blow you away……that’s the magic of Idol.”

For more official Keith Urban news and tour information go to www.keithurban.net

Norah Jones Makes Special Appearance On Season Finale Of 30 Rock

Tune into the season finale of 30 Rock for a surprise appearance by Norah Jones tomorrow - Thursday, May 14th

Katy Perry to Perform on Idol Results Show

Fans of Katy Perry WON’T want to miss next week’s American Idol results show (May 13th).  Along with the usual prognosticating from the judges and nail-biting from the contestants, our very own Ms. Perry will be performing “Waking up in Vegas”, the newest single from her platinum debut album (2x platinum in Canada) One Of The Boys.

Since the 2007 digital release of the hilarious, zeitgeist-capturing single “Ur So Gay,” singer-songwriter Katy Perry has gone from internet music sensation to bona fide pop-rock star. With her debut album, “One of the Boys,” the Grammy-nominated artist captured the hearts of critics and audiences alike with witty, sassy songs such as “Hot N Cold,” “Thinking of You” and “I Kissed a Girl.”

Trace Adkins Returns for Live Season Finale of “The Celebrity Apprentice”

American business magnate and television personality, Donald Trump, has invited country music superstar Trace Adkins to make a special guest appearance on the live three-hour season finale of “The Celebrity Apprentice” on Sunday, May 10 at 8ET/7CT on NBC.

The stage has been set for what is sure to be a brutal battle between comedian Joan Rivers and poker icon Annie Duke as they enlist former contestants for one last task to determine who will be this year’s ultimate Apprentice.

Adkins, who finished second in the 2008 Celebrity Apprentice competition, will join last year’s crowned winner, British tabloid editor and “America’s Got Talent” Judge Piers Morgan, to talk with Mr. Trump about the memorable conflicts and drama that ensued in last year’s series. They will recount their year since appearing on the competition and how much money they’ve been able to raise for their respective charities. Mr. Trump will also ask Adkins and Morgan who they think should win this year, and why.
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