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Solar-powered Art Rainbow party shelter takes your al fresco celebration to another dimension

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:14:14 +0000

Never mind renting a tent with faux Palladian-style arched windows for that chic outdoor soirée — make your guests think a UFO has landed in your yard with the solar-powered Art Rainbow. Providing shade and psychedelic colors akin to multi-hued sunglasses by day, this design concept's solar panels are charging up its batteries all the while, ready to light up the night with its flexible LED matrix display panels when the sun goes down. (We suggest the designer specify flexible OLED solar panels.)

Whether you want its translucent roof panel colors to resemble rose-colored glasses, green aviator shades or yellow skier's specs is entirely up to you, but just remember that your trophy wife might not look quite the same tinted a shade of Martian green, especially after a few of those chocolate martinis of yours.

Keeping that in mind, just add guests and mood-altering substances, and you're good to go, and maybe even unstuck in time, Billy Pilgrim.

$173,000: Microsoft Sunglasses For Sale

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:00:51 +0000

Need a new pair of sunglasses? Looking for an 80's pair that screams "I love Microsoft and don't care if I look like Billy Joel's grundle"?

What you're seeing is the only pair of 1980's Hot Green Microsoft sunglasses around! A reliable source said these were only given to a handful of employees and every pair has been broken or lost over time... Except for these! These sunglasses were in use while Microsoft Office (word, excel, etc) was created and released! These bright sunglasses were the reason for many bright attitudes during the rise of Microsoft, and those bright attitudes might be the only reason for Microsoft's success. These hot green shades were making a fashion statement on a desk at Microsoft while stocks split and and the company developed! These magical sunglasses deserve thanks for many things, without them the world might not have developed into the world we know and love today. Enough can't be said about the history and importance of these very special sunglasses.

Yep. Bidding starts at $173,000 and the auction ends in 12 hours, so you better get on it. Or, if you want, I'll sell you an iconic Apple hat. It's a real apple hot-glued to a Red Sox cap! Use the 'But It Now' option and I'll throw in a watermelon bong. I'm a fruit freak! Hit the jump for two more pictures (in case you don't know what $0.60 80's glasses look like) and a link to the auction.

Sony delivers the first 240Hz LCDs November 10

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:33:00 +0000

Filed under: Displays, HDTV

Sure Samsung had 240Hz (and wavier hair) first, but with its TVs stuck in development until 2011, Sony's back with another first / best of the night in the W1 series display, packing four times the speed of previous LCD HDTVs, and double that of the new 120Hz your best friend just picked up. Allegedly smoother than Billy Dee Williams cracking open a Colt 45 in Cloud City, the KDL-46W1 and KDL-40W1 bring 1080p with a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, BRAVIA Engine 2 image processing, 24p support and an assortment of hookups from modem to HDMI. Stop by your nearest Japanese electronics shop November 10 to get a peep at these and their slim, sexy sister, but bring ¥400,000 ($3,652 U.S.) for the 46-inch or ¥290,0000 ($2,648 U.S.) for the 40-inch -- you could try showing up without it, but why take chances?

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Second Annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Presents: Mariah Carey, Gavin Rossdale, LeAnn Rimes, Nelly, Smashing Pumpkins, Nas, Good Charlotte

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:29:00 +0000

Seven Major Cities Enjoy Private Summer Music Experiences Featuring Today's
Hottest Bands In the Coolest Locations!
Mariah Carey Kicks Off Concert Series With FREE Show at Los Angeles'
Hollywood & Highland Complex, To Be Broadcast LIVE on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Good Charlotte Concludes the Series In San Francisco With Their
Performance, Also Set To Be Broadcast on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

LOS ANGELES, /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Telecommunications America
(Samsung Mobile) just launched the second annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush,
an exclusive music tour with leading musical acts, designed to provide
consumers with rare, private concerts and the opportunity to experience the
music-centric Samsung BlackJack(TM) II mobile phone.

Kicking off on July 31st with chart-topping mega-platinum singer Mariah
Carey performing in Hollywood for a special FREE concert, open to the
public, at Babylon Court in the famed Hollywood & Highland complex, to air
LIVE Thursday, July 31 on ABC's late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!,"
Samsung AT&T Summer Krush presents seven one-night only private music
events. Lasting through mid-September, Samsung AT&T Summer Krush gives
consumers a chance to hear some of their favorite bands performing
exclusive concerts in some of the most intimate locations, with tickets
only available via radio promotions, street teams, and online registration.

Samsung AT&T Summer Krush will conclude in much the same way as it
started, with a rocking concert from multi-platinum selling band, Good
Charlotte, open to the public, in San Francisco, to air on ABC's late-night
talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Presents:

-- Mariah Carey in Los Angeles, CA on July 31
-- Gavin Rossdale in Seattle, WA on August 7
-- LeAnn Rimes in Dallas, TX on August 13
-- Nelly in Atlanta, GA on August 19
-- Smashing Pumpkins in Orlando, FL on August 22
-- Nas in New York, NY on August 27
-- Good Charlotte in San Francisco, CA on September 16

Each Samsung AT&T Summer Krush event will feature a one hour
high-energy performance by a chart-topping band as well as music by Los
Angeles-based DJ, Matthew Sullivan. Other highlights of the night will
include interactive phone booths that showcase the music capabilities of
the Samsung BlackJack(TM) II, and opportunities for visitors to win a
number of prizes including the featured BlackJack II phone, which is now
available in two new colors, Romantic Pink and Ocean Blue.

"Samsung AT&T Summer Krush is a way for us to thank our customers with
an amazing concert experience and give them a chance to learn more about
the premiere music experience you can achieve with the BlackJack II," said
Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Telecommunications America.

For more information on the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush series as well as
the Samsung BlackJack II, please visit http://www.samsungsummerkrush.com.

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" airs at 12:05 am ET/PT on ABC.

About the performers:
Mariah Carey -- Performing in Los Angeles, CA (Thursday, July 31)

International Superstar Mariah Carey's latest release, E=MC2 debuted at
#1 on the Billboard charts at 463,000, resulting in the biggest first week
debut of Mariah's illustrious career. Mariah reached another historic
career achievement when her lead single "Touch My Body" became her 18th #1
hit on the Billboard Hot 100 -- surpassing one of the most enduring chart
records in Billboard history, Elvis Presley's 17 #1's. Now, Mariah is
positioned as the only active recording artist in the 50 years of the Hot
100 (which began in 1958) with the potential to surpass the Beatles'
all-time high of 20 number one hits. Mariah has sold over 160 million units
worldwide, making her the top-selling female recording artist in history.

Gavin Rossdale -- Performing in Seattle, WA (Thursday, August 7)

Gavin Rossdale is a man of many talents, with unmistakable, distinctive
vocals and an incredible lyrical genius. Rossdale first stepped into the
international spotlight with his band Bush. The band's debut album, Sixteen
Stone, was released in 1994, featuring the massive singles "Everything
Zen," "Glycerine," and "Comedown" and went on to sell over 6 million copies
in the U.S. alone. The triple-platinum follow-up, Razorblade Suitcase,
debuted at #1, followed by two more albums -- 1999's The Science of Things
and 2001's Golden State -- after which Bush went on an indefinite hiatus
from touring and recording. Rossdale returned to the music scene in 2005
with a new band, Institute, and their debut album, Distort Yourself. The
band toured extensively, including two stints opening for U2. In June 2008,
Gavin Rossdale released his first-ever solo album, entitled WANDERLUST,
which was produced by Bob Rock. The record marks a new chapter in Gavin's
musical career and features some of his most personal and powerful songs to
date. For more information, please visit http://www.gavinrossdale.com.

LeAnn Rimes -- Performing in Dallas, TX (Wednesday, August 13)

LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 37 million albums, won two GRAMMY
Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards and 12 Billboard Music
Awards. Rimes is the youngest GRAMMY Award-winner ever and was the first
country recording artist to win the GRAMMY's "Best New Artist" category.
Her current album, Family, is her most personal yet and was entirely
co-written by Rimes. With the lead single from Family, the GRAMMY nominated
"Nothin' Better to Do," Rimes became the first artist to have a song on
Billboard's Country, Adult Contemporary and Dance charts simultaneously.
Nominated this year for two Academy of Country Music Awards, LeAnn recently
won the CMT Award for "Collaborative Video of the Year" with Bon Jovi and
the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for her song from the Evan
Almighty movie soundtrack. Rimes has scored numerous hit singles in her
career, including "Can't Fight The Moonlight," which went #1 in 11
countries and "How Do I Live," which holds the record for the longest
charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at 69 weeks. An accomplished
author, LeAnn has penned two children's books, acted in film and television
and long-supported a variety of charity organizations including The
Children's Miracle Network and supporting America's recently wounded and
disabled war veterans. LeAnn is currently preparing to launch her poignant
new single, "What I Cannot Change," and is touring throughout the summer
with Kenny Chesney. For more information, please visit
http://www.leannrimesworld.com.

Nelly -- Performing in Atlanta, GA (Tuesday, August 19)

Cornell "Nelly" Haynes burst onto the music scene in 2000 when the
unknown rapper from a sleepy Midwestern metropolis stunned the recording
industry, selling over a quarter of a million copies of his debut album,
Country Grammar, during its first week of release. Nelly quickly proved his
star potential with follow-up singles "E.I." and "Ride Wit Me" on an album
that would go on to sell 9 million copies. Two years later, his sophomore
album Nellyville established his widespread appeal, selling 6 million
albums and earning him two Grammies for the singles "Hot in Herre" and
"Dilemma." One of the industry's top recording artists, Nelly made music
history in 2004 by becoming the first solo and rap artist to deliver two
best selling platinum albums (Suit and Sweat) simultaneously, which
ultimately elevated him to four number one hits -- the most by a male
artist in the Top 40 charts. A three-time GRAMMY winner who has also
received critical-acclaim as an actor with his role in "The Longest Yard,"
Nelly's fifth studio album titled "Brass Knuckles" drops on September 16
including the hot single, "Party People," featuring Fergie.

Smashing Pumpkins -- Performing in Orlando, FL (Friday, August 22)

The longest-lasting and most successful alternative bands of the early
90's, the Smashing Pumpkins' music is distinguished from most other grunge
rock in its amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock,
psychedelia and dream pop, creating a layered, powerful sound driven by
swirling, distorted guitars. Formed in Chicago in 1988, The Smashing
Pumpkins were met with instant success with the platinum release of their
first album, Gish, in 1991, which was followed by more platinum and
multi-platinum albums including the nine-time platinum Mellon Collie And
The Infinite Sadness and the four-time platinum Siamese Dream. The pivotal
group's many hits include "Disarm," "Today," "Cherub Rock," "1979,"
"Tonight, Tonight" and "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" -- songs that defined
the alternative music era and continue to resonate on modern rock radio,
influencing a whole new generation of fans. The release of Zeitgeist, the
sixth Smashing Pumpkins album and the first album since 2000, recaptures
the spirit of this great and influential rock band. Representing a powerful
rebirth and reaffirmation of the Smashing Pumpkins by two of its key
members, main singer-songwriter and guitarist Billy Corgan and drummer
Jimmy Chamberlin, Zeitgeist is a heartfelt, ambitious and deeply felt piece
of work that signifies the second coming of the band.

Nas -- Performing in New York, NY (Wednesday, August 27)

A multi-platinum hip-hop artist, Nas is the eldest son of Jazz musician
Olu Dara and Fannie Ann Jones. Regarded as one of hip-hop's greatest MC's,
Nas was raised in the notorious Queensbridge projects in New York City, the
largest public housing project in the United States. After dropping out of
school in the eighth grade, Nas educated himself about African culture and
civilization as well as the origin of hip-hop music. His 1994 debut album,
Illmatic, established Nas as one of hip-hop's most profound lyricists and
introduced the world to his signature rhyming poetic style. His sixth
studio album, God's Son was named best hip-hop album of the year by Time
Magazine, with the single "I Can" becoming his biggest hit to date. His
2006 album, Hip Hop Is Dead became Nas's third number one album (along with
It Was Written and I Am). Nas's newest Untitled album dropped on July 15,
premiering in the #1 spot on the charts!

Good Charlotte -- Performing in San Francisco, CA (Tuesday, September
16)

Recently returning from a highly successful international tour Good
Charlotte, made up of twin brothers Joel Madden (vocals) and Benji Madden
(guitars/vocals), Billy Martin (guitars), Paul Thomas (bass) and Dean
Butterworth (drums) continue to take the world by storm. Hailing from
Waldorf, Maryland, Good Charlotte topped charts worldwide with the group's
2002 break-out album, the hugely successful The Young and the Hopeless,
which included the hit singles "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" and "Girls
and Boys." The album went on to become multi-platinum, landing the band
incredible publicity, including the cover of Rolling Stone. In 2004, Good
Charlotte released another hit album called The Chronicles of Life and
Death. Good Charlotte's latest release, Good Morning Revival
(Epic/Daylight), is the best-selling group's fourth full-length album and
features the hit singles "The River" and "(I Don't Wanna Be In Love) Dance
Floor Anthem" -- which the Associated Press called "An instantly infectious
toe-tapper." In 2008, Good Charlotte, yet again, finds themselves at a
creative pinnacle, asserting their place as serious chart contenders.

About the Samsung BlackJack II

The Samsung BlackJack II is a slim, compact smart device with an array
of features, including a full QWERTY keyboard, large 2.4" color LCD screen
and easy-to-use features designed to deliver effortless communication. The
phone operates on AT&T's high speed 3G network and offers AT&T Video Share
and a 2 megapixel camera with video recording. The BlackJack II provides
access to corporate and personal e-mail, while the speakerphone and
Bluetooth(R) 2.0 wireless connectivity allow for a convenient hands-free
mobile experience. The handset also features built-in GPS and multiple
messaging capabilities. On July 21, in addition to the currently available
red wine and black color options, the BlackJack II will be available in two
new colors, Romantic Pink and Ocean Blue.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its
subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of
AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their
offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications
services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and
voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory
publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and
YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators
in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen
integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services
provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at
http://www.att.com.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more
information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with
2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately
150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five
main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor
Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business.
Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics
is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and
TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.

About "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Packed with hilarious comedy bits and a fantastic house band, "Jimmy
Kimmel Live!" features a diverse lineup of guests that includes
celebrities, athletes, musicians, comedians and humorous human interest
subjects. Each night, Jimmy strives to do what no other late-night talk
show can do -- deliver up-to-the minute news on the latest topics ...
though sometimes enhanced for the sake of comedy.

Jimmy Kimmel and Jill Leiderman serve as executive producers of "Jimmy
Kimmel Live!" Jason Schrift and Douglas DeLuca serve as co-executive
producers. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is shot live in front of a studio audience
and produced by Jackhole Industries in association with ABC Studios.

Billy Bean Helen beach bag...Retro tote for funky style!

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:20:16 +0000

Trust Billy Bean Helen beach bag to get you more attention than even that lack of clothing. Its retro, colourful and very, very wanted. You have every reason to buy it, not just for its vibrant look but also...

New footage of Watchmen previewed at Comic Con

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:00:37 +0000

Curses. Why am I not there?! Oh well. Maybe next year. io9 on the other hand is there and they’ve written up a nice little recap of what they’ve seen. I’ve chosen not to read the entire excerpt, but you guys and gals are more than welcome to.

We saw an exclusive red-band trailer that included some more adult-ish scenes from the movie. It started out with a close-up of Rohrshach’s mask, then Dr. Manhattan blowing up vietnames people, who were literally exploding into pieces. Then the famous smiley face pin with blood falling on it. Rohrshach walking into flickering neon room, the Comedian’s lair, looking at weapons and headlines like “Murderous Rampage Averted,” and a picture of the Silk Spectre. We get to see the shapes on hishis mask transform and it looks amazingly cool. And we see some armor in the Comedian’s lair. And then it switches to Nite Owl in his headquarters loking downcast and weary. And then the original Silk Specter posing for a photo with other 1940s heroes and rubbing her eyes, and then the Comedian leers at her. And then we saw a sparkling CGI rendering of the pirate ship from the Black Fortress, and a clock flickering. And then Sally unveils the Nite Owl Ship, pulling a big cloth off of it.

And someone is running a magnifying glass over tons of small clock gears, and then we see a clock ticking, and we watch Billy Crudup transform into Dr. Manhattan, with his flesh melting away into a skeleton. And we see Silk Spectre and Nite Owl lean in to kiss each other as a shooting star falls in the background, and then it turns into a nuclear explosion. The President swivels around in his chair and oh my god it’s Nixon! And we saw the Nite Owl ship bursting up through the ice, and the Comedian fighting someone and totally fucking him up. And then some 1940s heroes bowling. And Dr. Manhattan obliterating someone who’s pulled a gun on him — literally blasting them into pixels. And there’s an amazingly sexy shot of Silk Spectre looking badass followed by a closeup of her torso as she pulls her top open, exposing a ton of cleavage. And then there’s more Rohrshach, leaning in to intimidate someone, and then the Comedian falling out the window, tumb ling helplessly through the air and blood falling onto that smiley face badge again.

Rumor: Guitar Hero World Tour track list revealed

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:32:52 +0000

Well, well, well. It looks like the set list for Guitar Hero World Tour has been leaked or, at least, that’s what people are saying. There are 87 tracks, 14 being bonus and there’s word that three guitar battles will pit you against Ted Nugent, Zakk Wylde and Sting. Wait. What? Sting? Doesn’t he play the bass? There are seven “sample songs” as well from the likes of Travis Barker and Dave Grohl. Who knows if this is real or not.

Eagle Rock High School Tour:
“Dope Nose” by Weezer
“The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World
Encore: “Today” by Smashing Pumpkins

Big City Kids Tour:
“Roland” by Interpol
“Santeria” By Sublime
Encore: “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers

Feelin’ Nostalgic Tour:
“Take It on the Run” by REO Speedwagon
“Hold the Line” by Toto
Encore: “Rebel Yell” by Billy Idol

Vixens Tour:
“Heartbreaker” by Pat Benatar
“All Around Me” by Flyleaf
Encore:”Misery Business” by Paramore

Undertow Tour:
“Stinkfist” by Tool
“Lateralus” by Tool
“Schism” by Tool

Synchronicity Tour:
“Guitar Battle Vs. Sting” (Guitar Career Only)
Encore: “Every Breath You Take” by The Police

Fight the System Tour:
“The Kids Aren’t Alright” by The Offspring
The Good Left Undone” by Rise Agaisnt
Encore: “Bleed it Out” by Linkin Park

QQ Tour:
“Face Down” by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
“The Kill” by 30 Seconds to Mars
Encore: “Thank You for the Venom” by My Chemical Romance

Rockin the Carnival Tour:
“Dammit” by Blink 182
“When You Heat Stops Beating” by +44

Neva’ Forget Tour:
“Jumpin Jack Flash” by The Rolling Stones
“Don’t Fear the Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult
Encore: “Light My Fire” by The Doors

We Want the Funk Tour:
“Take it Away” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Renegades of Funk” by Rage Agaisnt the Machines
Encore: “No Sleep till Brooklyn” by The Beastie Boys Feat. Kerry King

Rockin’ the Joint Tour:
“Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz
“I Don’t wanna Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith

On Top of the World Tour:
“Man in the Box” by Alice in Chains
“Kickstart My Heart” by Mötley Crüe
Encore: “Spin the Black Circle” by Pearl Jam

G. Stinger Tour:
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
“Car Chase City” by Tenacious D
Encore: “Everlong” by Foo Fighters

Lands End Tour:
“Animal” by Def Leppard
“Runaway” by Bon Jovi
Encore: “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses

Doin’ it Different Tour:
“Song for the Dead” by Queens of the Stone Age
“Vasoline” by Stone Temple Pilots
Encore: “Assassin” by Muse

Hootin’ and Hollerin’ Tour:
“The Boys Are Back in Town” By Thin Lizzy
“Life in the Fastlane” by The Eagles
Encore:”Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd

All Pissed Off Tour:
“Here to Stay” by KoRn
“Dragula” by Rob Zombie
Encore: “Bat Country” by Avenged Sevenfold

Here Me Roar Tour:
“10,000 Fists” by Disturbed
“Duality” by Slipknot
Encore: “Toxicity” by System of a Down

S.D.M.F. Tour:
“Guitar Battle Vs. Zakk Wylde” (Guitar Career Only)
*Encore: “Demise of Sanity” by Black Label Society

Fathers of Metal Tour:
“Don’t Talk to Strangers” by Dio
“Heaven and Hell” by Black Sabbath
Encore: “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne

Making Progress Tour:
“The Spirit of Radio” by Rush
“Comfortably Numb” by Pink Floyd
Encore: “Pull Me Under” by Dream Theatre

Eruption Tour:
“Beat it” by Micheal Jackson Feat. Eddie Van Halen
“Hot for Teacher” by Van Halen

Tooth Fang & Claw Tour:
“Guitar Battle Vs. Ted Nugent” (Guitar Career Only)
Encore: “Stranglehold” by Ted Nugent

Decades of Metal Tour
“Warriors of Time” by Black Tide
“Leather Rebel” by Judas Priest
Encore: “Hallowed be Thy Name” by Iron Maiden

Livin’ in a Nightmare Tour:
“Angel of Death” by Slayer
“Tornado of Souls” by Megadeth
Encore: “Master of Puppets” by Metallica

Legends of Rock Tour:
“Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry
“The Wind Cries Mary” by Jimi Hendrix
Encore: “Purple Haze (Live)” by Jimi Hendrix

Bonus Tour:
“45″ by Shinedown
“96 Quite Bitter Beings” by CKY
“Bombshell” by Powerman 5000
“Clavado en un Bar” by Maná
“Enjoy the Silence” by Lacuna Coil
“Feuer Frei” by Rammstein
“Fury of the Storm” by Dragonforce
“Never Too Late” by The Answer
“Nottingham Lace” by Buckethead
“One Armed Scissor” by At The Drive-In
“Satch Boogie” by Joe Satriani
“Schrei” by Tokio Hotel
“Soul Doubt” by NOFX

“We’re An American Band” by Grand Funk Railroad
“Guitar Battle Vs. Sting” by Sting
“Guitar Battle Vs. Ted Nugent” By Ted Nugent
“Guitar Battle Vs. Zakk Wylde” by Zakk Wylde

Sample Songs:
“Untitled Drum Sample” created by Chad Smith
“Untitled Drum Sample” created by Dave Grohl
“Untitled Drum Sample” created by Travis Barker
“Cliffs of Dover” created by Neversoft
“Misirlou” created by Neversoft
“Walk This Way” created by Neversoft
“YYZ” created by Neversoft

So it's come to this: New York Times now hawking Billy Joel collectibles

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:01:00 +0000

Sad but true.

Things are even worse than I thought in the MSM arena, what with the latest Times moneymaker: flogging "hand-signed limited-edition prints" of Billy Joel from its store.

You could look it up — never mind, just look up.

That spread occupied a quarter page of yesterday's and last Friday's dead-tree version of the paper.

More: "Yes, the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel, has hand-signed a limited edition set of platinum palladium prints, now available through the New York Times Store. Only 30 of these special prints, showing an album cover contact sheet from 'The Stranger' in 1977, have been created by ICON-Collectibles."

Nice name.

"Each 24" x 28" print was hand-made and is unique and one-of-a-kind. Each is signed by Billy Joel and comes embossed by ICON-Collectibles, with a certificate of authenticity."

I wonder if they get those certificates from the same place as the Star Trek Watch folks.

But I digress.

"Price: $5,000."

Oh, sorry... I didn't realize you wanted one.

nytimes.com/store or call 800-671-4332.

Singer-Songwriter Natasha Bedingfield and LG Mobile Phones Support the VH1 Save The Music Foundation

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:04:00 +0000

Proceeds from Donated Version of Exclusive Ringtone Will Raise Money for Music Education

NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation announced a partnership with Grammy-Nominated singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield. Bedingfield is donating a live version of her song "Angel" -- off her sophomore release, Pocketful Of Sunshine, to create an exclusive ringtone to benefit The Foundation. The ringtone can be purchased for $2.99
and will be available beginning Wednesday, July 16 through September 28 at save.vh1.com. Consumers are also able to text SAVE to shortcode 66555 to purchase the ringtone. The promotion will be featured in a vignette highlighting Natasha Bedingfield in her quest to raise awareness and the necessary funding to make sure that music is available for as many children as possible.

"At LG Mobile Phones, we are passionate about the importance of music education," said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy & marketing of LG Mobile Phones. "Ringtones are one of the many ways people can bring music to their phones, and we're excited Natasha Bedingfield has joined our partnership with VH1 Save The Music to help raise awareness and additional funding through this mobile experience."

"We are thrilled that both LG Mobile Phones and Natasha Bedingfield have made this commitment to The Foundation and music education," said Paul Cothran, executive director, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. "Through this partnership, we will continue our mission of restoring instrumental music education programs in America's public schools and raising awareness about the importance of music as a part of every child's complete education.

The vignette will air regularly on VH1, VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul throughout the summer, and will be available on vh1.com and vh1savethemusic.com throughout the promotion.

Natasha joins other prominent artists, including Jon Bon Jovi, John Mayer and Roger Waters who pledged support for the campaign by performing at the VH1 Save The Music's 10th Anniversary Gala last September which was also sponsored by LG. The Gala served as the official kick-off of the partnership between LG Mobile Phones and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.

LG and VH1 Save The Music joined forces for a year-long, multi-faceted partnership. The 2007-2008 program includes a $250,000 donation by LG to The Foundation to support their ongoing efforts to restore music education programs in public schools across the country. As part of the campaign, LG Mobile Phones produced a 'Come Together' public service announcement that showcases the many talented students who benefit from these music programs. This PSA began running on VH1 in the fall of 2007 and continues to air today; it can be found at http://www.LG4music.com.

About the VH1 Save The Music Foundation

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Complete Rock Band 2 set list announced

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:47:16 +0000

Here’s an update to today’s earlier post — just got this press release. It’s the full track list for Rock Band 2. Peace Sells by Megadeth? Where’d You Go by the Bosstones? Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi? Looks pretty sweet. I can’t wait.

HARMONIX AND MTV GAMES UNVEIL SETLIST FOR ROCK BAND - THE ULTIMATE MUSIC GAME

Game to Feature Unrivaled Blend of Classic, Developing and New Artists

Rock Band Platform to Encompass More Than 500 Songs by End of 2008

Los Angeles, Calif. – July 14, 2008 – Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game company, and MTV Games, a division of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with marketing and distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today revealed at the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit the song set list for Rock Band™ 2, the next evolution of the groundbreaking Rock Band music platform. The Rock Band 2 soundtrack will feature over 100 songs with over 80 songs on disc plus an additional 20 bonus tracks which will be made available for free download this fall. This builds upon the unparalleled depth and diversity of Rock Band’s original set list and its ever-expanding library of downloadable tracks. Comprised entirely of master recordings from some of rock’s most prolific and untouchable artists, including AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Bob Dylan, Metallica, Pearl Jam and more, Rock Band 2 will deliver the most impressive and largest music catalogue of any music-based videogame ever.

• After 14 years since Guns N’ Roses last official music release, Axl Rose selects Rock Band 2 to debut official new track “Shackler’s Revenge” from the highly-anticipated album Chinese Democracy.

• Rock Band 2 is the first and only video game to feature the music of AC/DC. It includes their epic rock anthem, "Let There Be Rock.”

• For the first time ever, music from American music icon, Bob Dylan, is featured in a video game with “Tangled Up In Blue.”

• Rock Band 2 will feature backwards compatibility with all Rock Band downloadable music content released to date.

• Owners of the original Rock Band will have the ability to export most of the Rock Band disc tracks and upgrade them into Rock Band 2 gameplay-the first time ever in videogame history! [1]

• With ongoing weekly DLC releases including individual tracks, track packs and full albums, the Rock Band music library will feature more than 500 songs by year’s end!

“With Rock Band, Harmonix and MTV Games set out to create a powerful music platform for music fans, their friends and families to discover music in a way unlike ever before,” said Paul DeGooyer, SVP Electronic Games and Music, MTV. “We are honored that such legendary artists as AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Bob Dylan and more have chosen Rock Band 2 as a new platform for fans to experience their music. As our catalog of disc and downloadable songs continues to grow, we are determined to continue to provide the Rock Band community an unmatched ability to customize their musical experience with the artists and songs they love.”

Rock Band 2 On-Disc Track List:
Artist Song Title Decade
1. AC/DC “Let There Be Rock” 1970s
2. AFI “Girl’s Gone Grey” 2000’s
3. Alanis Morissette “You Oughta Know” 1990’s
4. Alice in Chains “Man in the Box” 1990’s
5. Allman Brothers “Ramblin’ Man” 1970’s
6. Avenged Sevenfold “Almost Easy” 2000’s
7. Bad Company “Shooting Star” 1970’s
8. Beastie Boys “So Whatcha Want” 1990’s
9. Beck “E-Pro” 2000’s
10. Bikini Kill “Rebel Girl” 1990’s
11. Billy Idol “White Wedding Pt. I” 1980’s
12. Blondie “One Way or Another” 1970’s
13. Bob Dylan “Tangled Up in Blue” 1970’s
14. Bon Jovi “Livin’ on a Prayer” 1980’s
15. Cheap Trick “Hello There” 1970’s
16. Devo “Uncontrollable Urge” 1980’s
17. Dinosaur Jr. “Feel the Pain” 1990’s
18. Disturbed “Down with the Sickness” 2000’s
19. Dream Theater “Panic Attack” 2000’s
20. Duran Duran “Hungry Like the Wolf” 1980’s
21. Elvis Costello “Pump It Up” 1970’s
22. Fleetwood Mac “Go Your Own Way” 1970’s
23. Foo Fighters “Everlong” 1990’s
24. Guns N’ Roses “Shackler’s Revenge” 2000’s
25. Interpol “PDA” 2000’s
26. Jane’s Addiction “Mountain Song” 1980’s
27. Jethro Tull “Aqualung” 1970’s
28. Jimmy Eat World “The Middle” 2000’s
29. Joan Jett “Bad Reputation” 1980’s
30. Journey “Anyway You Want It” 1970’s
31. Judas Priest “Painkiller” 1990’s
32. Kansas “Carry On Wayward Son” 1970’s
33. L7 “Pretend We’re Dead” 1990’s
34. Lacuna Coil “Our Truth” 2000’s
35. Linkin Park “One Step Closer” 2000’s
36. Lit “My Own Worst Enemy” 1990’s
37. Lush “De-Luxe” 1990’s
38. Mastodon “Colony of Birchmen” 2000’s
39. Megadeth “Peace Sells” 1980’s
40. Metallica “Battery” 1980’s
41. Mighty Mighty Bosstones “Where’d You Go” 1990’s
42. Modest Mouse “Float On” 2000’s
43. Motorhead “Ace of Spades” 1980’s
44. Nirvana “Drain You” 1990’s
45. Norman Greenbaum “Spirit in the Sky” 1960’s
46. Panic at the Disco “Nine in the Afternoon” 2000’s
47. Paramore “That’s What You Get” 2000’s
48. Pearl Jam “Alive” 1990’s
49. Presidents of the USA “Lump” 1990’s
50. Rage Against the Machine “Testify” 1990’s
51. Ratt “Round & Round” 1980’s
52. Red Hot Chili Peppers “Give it Away” 1990’s
53. Rise Against “Give it All” 2000’s
54. Rush “The Trees” 1970’s
55. Silversun Pickups “Lazy Eye” 2000’s
56. Smashing Pumpkins “Today” 1990’s
57. Social Distortion “I Was Wrong” 1990’s
58. Sonic Youth “Teenage Riot” 1980’s
59. Soundgarden “Spoonman” 1990’s
60. Squeeze “Cool for Cats” 1970’s
61. Steely Dan “Bodhitsattva” 1970’s
62. Steve Miller Band “Rock’n Me” 1970’s
63. Survivor “Eye of the Tiger” 1980’s
64. System of a Down “Chop Suey” 2000’s
65. Talking Heads “Psycho Killer” 1970’s
66. Tenacious D “Master Exploder” 2000’s
67. Testament “Souls of Black” 1990’s
68. The Donnas “New Kid in School” 2000’s
69. The Go-Go’s “We Got the Beat” 1980’s
70. The Grateful Dead “Alabama Getaway” 1980’s
71. The Guess Who “American Woman” 1970’s
72. The Muffs “Kids in America” 1990’s
73. The Offspring “Come Out & Play (Keep ‘em Separated)” 1990’s
74. The Replacements “Alex Chilton” 1980’s
75. The Who “Pinball Wizard” 1960’s
Bonus Artist Bonus Song Title Decade
76. Abnormality “Visions” 2000’s
77. Anarchy Club “Get Clean” 2000’s
78. Bang Camaro “Night Lies” 2000’s
79. Breaking Wheel “Shoulder to the Plow” 2000’s
80. The Libyans “Neighborhood” 2000’s
81. The Main Drag “A Jagged Gorgeous Winter” 2000’s
82. Speck “Conventional Lover” 2000’s
83. The Sterns “Supreme Girl” 2000’s
84. That Handsome Devil “Rob the Prez-O-Dent” 2000’s

** The Rock Band 2 on-disc track list is comprised entirely of master recordings.

More news about music on the Rock Band platform will be announced during the coming months.

Rock Band 2 will make its debut on Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft this September and have an exclusive launch window in North America. Rock Band 2 will be available for the PLAYSTATION® 3 and PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment systems and Wii™ later this year.

The Rock Band online Music Store recently surpassed 16 million paid downloads since the game’s launch in late November 2007.With more than 200 tracks available to date on disc and via download purchase (complete list of tracks at http://www.rockband.com/dlc), the massive Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks, packs and albums from the vast selection of offerings available as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band 2 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB.