Live Entertainment Blog

Miley Cyrus, fifteen year old star of the Hannah Montana phenomenon, is well known for being the most famous G-rated acts in Hollywood but revealing pictures of her displayed for all to see on the Internet are threatening to strip her of that title. Images of a teenage girl who bears an uncanny resemblance to the TV star have surfaced and these pictures show her green bra underneath a flimsy white top. Fans were also shocked to see photos of her and another male in provocative positions including one of her cuddling up to him in close proximity.

Watched by young teenagers up to fourteen years old, the Hannah Montana Show was what propelled young and comely Miley Cyrus into superstardom. She has since made a tidy sum of money from her TV show, concert tickets where she last toured the USA with her “Best of Both Worlds” tour as well as profits from various merchandise.

The Australian musical diva Kylie Minogue has recently launched her new album “X” in the music stores all over the world and the reports are that this album is not catching on with the music lovers in the US. The album debuted at the number 139 position on the Billboard US charts and despite the huge promotional campaign and aggressive marketing, the record sales is shockingly very poor.

The album “X” has received very good response in her native country Australia as well as in Britain, but in the US the sales for the album has been at a staggering 6,000 copies in the first week of its release. Kylie, the crowd puller and wholesome power packed entertainer, did a massive week long promotion of the album that included a live and entertaining performance on the hit Dancing with the Stars show, interviews on US Today and a chat with Ellen DeGeneres that received huge media attention.

Who would’ve thought that two of the greatest names in the martial arts world have waited decades before joining forces in what is touted to be one of the biggest box office hits in the year 2008? Jackie Chan and Jet Li are virtually no strangers to kung fu movie fans and everyone was waiting to see how their first movie together will fare.

The wait is over as official figures are now made public. “The Forbidden Kingdom” debuted at the top of the movie charts and has garnered $20.9 million in terms of ticket sales this weekend. Chan and Li’s first collaboration sees them acting in opposite roles, playing the roles of very contrasting characters. “The Forbidden Kingdom” follows the adventures of an American youth who was unknowingly transported back to ancient China where he will meet the two kung fu extraordinaires. The movie was rated PG-13 and is another one of Rob Minkoff’s great directing efforts, who was previously known for his “The Lion King” and “Stuart Little” movies.

There are many country artists who have been lined up to perform at the Academy of Country Music Awards event this year and the organizers have been successful in roping in prominent country stars like Rodney Atkins, Carrie Underwood and Dolly Parton to provide live entertainment to the audience that attends the awards show. The Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM Awards) is to be held at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on the 18^th of May and the event is to be telecasted live through the CBS network.

Rodney Atkins has been nominated for six categories at the ACM Awards that also includes nominations for the best male vocalist, an award that he has won last year. Carrie Underwood, one of the leading female country music artists, is nominated in the best female vocalist category. Parton has so far won 8 ACM Awards and will sing songs from her latest hit album “Backwoods Barbie” at the ACM Awards night.

Ardent followers of the Dr. Phil show are stunned over his latest stint: The host and his prolific show is coming under fire for posting a $30000 bail for Mercades Nichols, one of the eight teens arrested for allegedly beating up and causing harm to another teenager in sunny Florida. People are now wondering if he will survive the stunt and if the show will see a premature end.

The statement issued by official Dr. Phil sources reads: “certain staff members went beyond our guidelines (re: the bail being paid)” but insiders say there might be more to that. The source says that the producers and Dr. Phil himself is getting desperate to gain attention. Following his stint earlier his year, Dr. Phil was criticized for falsely spreading word that he came to Britney Spears’ aid after visiting her at Cedar-Sinai during her breakdown.

Further rumors are fueled that Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions are severing ties with Dr. Phil but even if that happens, CBS TV Production are still around to perform day to day production tasks.

Avid followers of American Idol are saddened to know that Michael Johns, one of the most charismatic participants in American Idol this season, has been unceremoniously voted out.

America waved good bye to Michael Johns, the Duende from Down Under, on the latest Idol episode aired live on April 10 2008. The soulful singer departed from the number eight Idol slot amidst tearful good byes and this early departure was said to be one of the first major (out of the many) unexpected incidents to occur in American Idol.

Many are not pleased that Michael Johns, the oldest participant in the bunch, was booted out prematurely while Syesha Mercado and Kristy Lee Cook got to remain in Idol. Que sera sera, says Ryan Seacrest. Perhaps his “extremely grown up demeanor” was to be blamed, quote sources in the Idol show. “Kids may not be able to relate to him, just like what happened with Chris Daughtry, Mandisa and Jennifer Hudson.”

Mile High Music Festival would showcase some of the best talents in the music circuit. There will be innumerable artists who would be performing at the festival from the legendary singers to some of the hottest upcoming artists of the recent times. This is the first festival in Colorado of such a magnitude. The live entertainment event would be hosted on five stages. There would be food from some of the best eateries in the city. There would also be an artists’ village and many more such attractions.

 There is a huge line of artists including Dave Matthews, The Black Crowes, John Mayer, Colbie Caillat, Rodrigo y Gabriela, OneRepublic, Ingrid Michaelson, The Roots, Flogging Molly, Leftover Salmon, Flobots, Martin Sexton, Tea Leaf Green, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, The New Mastersounds, Rose Hill Drive, The Photo Atlas, Serena Ryder and many more artists. The festival is being presented on July 19 and July 20 by SanDisk Corporation. The festival is slated to be held at the outer fields at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

The hard rock band Metallica who are currently working on the follow up of their 2003 album “St. Anger” have released touring dates that spans across Europe during the summer and before that will be performing in the U.S. The group has revealed on their website that they have been approached by radio station KFMA friends to perform at the Pima Country fairgrounds on May 16th and the band members have given the nod for the same and will be seen performing along with the likes of Scars on Broadway, Apocalyptica and Flobots.

The group will then proceed to Europe to perform in the summer festivals there and will also be seen performing on June 13th at the Bonnaroo summer festival, which is the 2nd location in U.S wherein the fans will enjoy the live entertainment provided by the Metallica band. They are also said to be performing at the Reading and Leeds festival during the last week of August.