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Monday June 28, 2010 Posted 1 year, 11 months ago by Kate

BRANDON FLOWERS RELEASES FLAMINGO ON SEPTEMBER 14TH

 

On September 14th Brandon Flowers, of The Killers fame, will release his debut solo album. The record’s titled Flamingo and was produced by Stuart Price, Daniel Lanois and Brendan O’Brien. The album’s first single, “Crossfire” is available now at www.BrandonFlowersMusic.com.

 

LADY GAGA’S NORTH AMERICAN TOUR BEGINS

 

Lady Gaga kicks off the North American leg of her tour tonight in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. From there, Gaga will take her spectacular stage show to Boston, Atlantic City, Dallas, Chicago and many other cities throughout the summer. Check www.LadyGaga.com/Events to a complete list of her tour dates.

 

KATY PERRY TOPLESS ON ESQUIRE

 

Katy Perry appears topless on the cover of the August issue of Esquire. Dressed in black high-waisted bikini cut bottoms and high, strappy black heels, Perry looks straight out in the photo, covering her nipples with her hands and arms. Head over to www.Katy-Perry.net to see the photo and fans can buy her new single, “California Gurls,” over at iTunes now.

 

‘80s POP STARS IN A NEW SYFY MOVIE

 

Hold onto your 1980’s hat, because this story might just blow you away. Pop rivals Debbie Gibson, who had a hit song with “Foolish Beat” in 1988, and Tiffany, who’s 1987 pop smash was called “I Think We’re Alone Now,” will both star in a new Syfy channel movie called Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (Yes, that’s the made-for-TV movie’s real title). Debbie will play an over-enthusiastic animal-rights activist, while Tiffany will play a park ranger in the flick. Production on the film will begin shortly and the flick is set to air on Syfy next year. Learn more at www.Billboard.com.

 

BLINK-182 RECORDING NEW ALBUM THIS FALL

 

According to bassist Mark Hoppus, Blink-182 will begin recording a new album in September. Hoppus announced the news via his website, www.HiMyNameisMark.com. He says they won’t be playing any more live shows in 2010 after their appearance at the Epicenter Twenty Ten on September 25th and 26th as they will be recording the follow-up to 2003’s self-titled album.

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch  More Details Hide Details

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