All Things Music

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.

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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.