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Thursday May 20, 2010 Posted 2 years ago by Kate

GAGA CLEANS UP AT WORLD MUSIC AWARDS

 

Lady Gaga cleaned up at the World Music Awards, which took place Tuesday night in Monte Carlo, Monaco. According to www.AceShowBiz.com, the pop star took home five gongs, as she won for Best Selling Artist From America, Best Single, Best Album, Best Pop/Rock Artist and Best New Artist. Other bands taking home multiple awards included U2 and the Black Eyed Peas.

 

GLEE GOES GAGA NEXT WEEK!

 

Next week is the episode that all fans of Glee have been waiting for. Tuesday night’s show will feature the music of Lady Gaga. Glee airs Tuesday nights at 8 PM on FOX.

 

DIRECT LINK:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZWPkpIEANk

 

MICHAEL FRANTI SIGNS WITH A NEW LABEL

 

Michael Franti has a new album in the works, and it appears that it will be released by EMI/Capitol Records. According to a press release, the “Say Hey (I Love You)” singer just signed with the label, and they will help with the distribution and promotion of his forthcoming effort, The Sound of Sunshine, and everything else after that. Learn more about the partnership at www.MichaelFranti.com.

 

ORIANTHI ALBUM RERELEASE

 

Orianthi is set to rerelease her hit debut album Believe. Believe (II) will be available on June 8th, and will feature four newly recorded tracks, including her most recent single, “Shut Up & Kiss Me.” It will also have songs from the original Believe, like her smash single “According To You.” The Aussie guitarist is heading out on the road with Adam Lambert this summer, so head to www.Orianthi.com for all the tour dates and to learn more about Believe (II).

 

KATY PERRY TEAMS UP WITH CW

 

Katy Perry is all set to be today’s headlining performer at the CW’s upfronts at Madison Square Garden. According to the New York Post, the pop star will be performing her new single “California Gurls” at the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” as the tune has been chosen to be the network’s “official theme song for the summer.”

 

PBS SOUNDTAGE BACK WITH TRAIN, PHIL COLLINS AND MORE

 

The critically acclaimed series PBS Soundstage is going to be rocking all summer long. It was just announced via press release that some of the biggest names in music including Train, Phil Collins, O.A.R. and Sheryl Crow will be filming episodes for the network in New York City, beginning with Train on June 9th. The shows will air on PBS sometime in the near future. Learn more at www.PBS.org/Soundstage.

 

LILITH FAIR TICKET SALE ARE “PRETTY SOFT”

 

Lilith Fair is right around the corner, but how are tickets to the festival selling? According to Billboard, founder Sarah McLachlan said that sales are “pretty soft” at the moment, and that there have been complaints about ticket prices. The singer-songwriter did acknowledge that the tour “might get slaughtered,” but that she has “blind faith” that it’s going to be a good show because it always is. Read more at www.Billboard.com.

 

A NEW VIDEO FROM ONEREPUBLIC

 

OneRepublic have just released a brand new music video. It’s for their song “Secrets,” off of their latest album, Waking Up. Check it out now at www.OneRepublic.net.

 

LISTEN TO NEW MUSE SONG

 

We previously reported that Muse will be on The Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack and that they are part of Austin City Limits this year. Now, fans can hear the tune, called “Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever),” over at Stereogum. Muse will most likely play the track at A-C-L on October 8th in Austin, Texas. Hit up www.Stereogum.com to hear the new Muse now.

 

ALEX BAND SONG USED FOR WORLD CUP

 

Alex Band’s song “Tonight” is going to be heard on TVs all over the world this summer. That’s because it is being used in television ads promoting the 2010 World Cup. Hear the tune, and learn more about the singer-songwriter, at www.AlexBand.net.

 

SAVING ABEL RELEASE DATE

 

Saving Abel has announced that their new disc, Miss America, will be released on June 8th. The band will then tour behind the follow-up to their debut disc beginning on June 30th in Kansas City, Missouri and going through July 31st. Saving Abel are taking We Are The Fallen, American Bang and Taddy Porter out with them on their headlining trek. Learn more at www.SavingAbel.com.

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch  Special Weather Statement  More Details Hide Details

mnz011-012-019-020-026-034>038-241000- /o.new.kdlh.fa.a.0001.120523t2100z-120525t0000z/ /00000.0.er.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.oo/ northern st. louis-northern cook/northern lake-central st. louis- southern lake/lakeshore-southern itasca-crow wing-northern aitkin- southern aitkin-carlton/southern st. louis-pine- including the cities of...ely...isabella...hibbing... two harbors...grand rapids...brainerd...hill city...aitkin... duluth...cloquet...hinckley 321 pm cdt wed may 23 2012 ...flood watch in effect through thursday evening... the national weather service in duluth has issued a * flood watch for portions of east central minnesota...north central minnesota and northeast minnesota...including the following areas...in east central minnesota...crow wing... northern aitkin...pine and southern aitkin. in north central minnesota...southern itasca. in northeast minnesota... carlton/southern st. louis...central st. louis...northern cook/northern lake...northern st. louis and southern lake/lakeshore. * through thursday evening * a slow moving frontal system will become nearly stationary across the northland tonight through thursday. abundant moisture will surge northward from the gulf of mexico...and interact with the front to create very heavy rainfall over an extended period of time. most of the flood watch area can expect to see rainfall on the order of 2 to 3 inches...with locally higher amounts in excess of 4 inches. * rivers across the area have been fairly low until recent rainfall...and there is still a fair amount of room within the banks of most rivers and streams. however...rainfall in excess of 3 or 4 inches...will likely lead to river and stream responses that will result in much faster flow than we have recently seen. with such extreme rainfall...rivers and streams will likely rise significantly within their banks...with some even flowing out of their banks. storms repeatedly moving over the same areas will likely lead to high rainfall rates as well. in addition to rivers...ditches and culverts may fill up... affecting roads and driving conditions. in the event flooding becomes imminent or is observed...flood or flash flood warnings will need to be issued. precautionary/preparedness actions... a flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. you should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$

mnz019-025-026-034>038-wiz001-240015- carlton/south st. louis-central st. louis-crow wing-douglas-north cass-northern aitkin-pine-south aitkin-south itasca- 639 pm cdt wed may 23 2012 ...strong storms moving through the aitkin area... at 638 pm cdt...national weather service doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles southwest of island to 8 miles east of mcgrath...moving northeast at 55 mph. these storms are capable of producing half inch diameter hail...wind gusts up to 45 mph...brief heavy downpours... * thunderstorms will be near... denham and wright by 645 pm... gowan and rutledge by 650 pm... elmer and willow river by 655 pm... toivola and barnum by 700 pm... payne and sawyer by 705 pm... kelsey and nemadji by 710 pm... canyon and independence by 715 pm... gusty winds may cause small objects such as trash bins to blow around. seek shelter in a sturdy structure until these storms have passed. lat...lon 4736 9227 4635 9228 4609 9307 4615 9307 4614 9343 4624 9344 4624 9380 4615 9382 4615 9407 4686 9419 $$