Archive for January, 2011

PLAYBILL.COM’S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Cameron Mackintosh

Monday, January 31st, 2011

A 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables, with a fresh production team, is touring North America. Producer Cameron Mackintosh explains it all for us.

Britney Spears Album Coming March 15

Monday, January 31st, 2011

The album is still untitled, but will include production from Rodney Jerkins, Stargate and others.

Boleseng works on second album

Monday, January 31st, 2011

After his 2007 acclaimed debut album, Life’s A Journey, Afro jazz sensation Lister Boleseng is working on another recording.

Vivian Girls Share Album Details, New Track

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Back in September, we reported that Brooklyn garage-pop outfit Vivian Girls had signed to Polyvinyl and were working on a new album for 2011, Share the Joy . Well, that album now has a release date, April 12. And that’s the homespun-looking cover art a…

Live Nation and MLSE partner on premium sales

Monday, January 31st, 2011

(AP:TORONTO) Concert and ticketing giant Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment have formed a partnership to sell and service Live Nation’s sponsorships and premium ticket sales in Toronto.

Live Nation and MLSE partner on premium sales

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Concert and ticketing giant Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment have formed a partnership to sell and service Live Nation’s sponsorships and premium ticket sales in Toronto.

Fleet Foxes to Drop ‘Helplessness Blues’ Album in May

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Seattle folk rockers Fleet Foxes have announced the release of their sophomore album, “Helplessness Blues.” The album, the quintet’s follow-up to their 2008 self-titled debut, will be released May 3 on Sub Pop/Bella Union Records.

EXCLUSIVE: Live Nation and Ex-Chairman Michael Cohl at War Over Rolling Stones Tour

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Eriq Gardner Michael Cohl countersues Live Nation, claiming company breached its agreement first. read more

Consumer Confidential: Spending up, saving down. Pizza aplenty. Ticketmaster settles.

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Here’s your meet-me-at-the-fair Monday roundup of consumer news from around the Web: — No surprise here: As the economy recovers, we’re earning more, spending more and saving less. Personal income rose 0.4% in December, following a 0.4% increase in No…

Maple Leafs owner partners with Ticketmaster owner on event ticket sales

Monday, January 31st, 2011

TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs owner Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is teaming with Live Nation Entertainment Inc. in a deal that will see it manage sponsorships and ticket sales for the American concert promoter in Canada’s largest city.