n 1990, the British dance music production duo by the name of DNA (Nick Batt and Neal Slateford) took the a capella “Tom’s Diner,” by Suzanne Vega, and created a catchy dance music mix that was a club anthem and still a classic…eventually peaking at #5 on the Hot 100.
Archives for November 19, 2010
Teen rock band Radio Silence NYC encourages youth to “Do Something” about bullying, release video for “Renegade”
Up-and-coming rock band Radio Silence NYC have teamed up with not-for-profit organization DoSomething.org – the largest organization for young people and social change nationwide– to promote an important message about tolerance via their debut music video. The video for their song “Renegade” opens with the sad reminder that 6 out of 10 American teens witness bullying at least once a day.
Nhojj writes song “Things Will Get Better” as message of hope for gay youth
Nhojj continues to establish himself as an artist who delivers positive, life affirming messages. In his latest release, “Things Will Get Better” he embraces gay youth experiencing bullying and abuse and shares his own story.
Heidi and Spencer renew vows, Heidi’s mom offering $5K motivational speaking gigs, all are in debt
Heidi and Spencer renewed their vows recently in a private ceremony at a beachfront house in Carpentria, California. They are reportedly broke and the ceremony was sponsored…Heidi Montag‘s mother, Darlene Egelhoff…is now advertising motivational speaking engagements on her blog, Metamorphosis of a Mother. The cost? A whopping $5000 a pop.
Oxygen announces open casting calls for “The Glee Project,” Myspace audition shortlist announced Nov 19
“The Glee Project” with open calls in Chicago on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19 and in Dallas on Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9…performers will compete for a multi-episode guest-starring role on season three of hit series “Glee,” will premiere on Oxygen in June 2011…All of the 34,000 applications submitted through the earlier MySpace/”Glee” auditions have now been processed and the shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Friday, November 19.
