Bruno Mars Biography

Peter Hernandez (born October 8, 1985 in Waikiki Hawaii) better known by his stage name Bruno in March is a Hawaiian singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist chord signed to Atlantic Records, he is best known for singing and co-written hooks for the # 1 result Nothin 'On You by Bob and billionaire who Travie McCoy, he also wrote the international hit Right Round by Flo Rida After the success of these songs in March released their debut EP it's better if you do not understand in May 2010, he has plans to release his debut album Ladykiller sometime later this year March Bruno was born and raised in Hawaii to parents Pete and Bernadette "Bernie" San Pedro Hernandez Bayot of Filipino and Puerto Rican descent Hernandez...

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U2 end tour in Canada

Report concert U2 in Canada. U2 have brought their record-breaking '360' tour to a close in Canada after two years. The band celebrated the end of their $736m (£447m)-grossing jaunt before a crowd of 75,000 at Moncton, New Brunswick on Saturday. '360' was named the highest-grossing tour ever back in April, overtaking the $558m (£340m) tally set by the Rolling Stones in 2007. Before taking their final bow, U2 frontman Bono sprayed champagne across the front rows of the audience and declared: "This is the best time we could be having anywhere." In addition to performing some of their more notable hits such as 'Beautiful Day' and 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' at the date, U2 included their cover of folk song 'The Ballad Of Springhill' in...

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ACDC Next Album

AC/DC's next studio album will be exclusively sold at Wal-Mart stores in the United States, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The as-yet-untitled Columbia album, which, as previously reported, was produced by Brendan O'Brien, is expected in the fall. AC/DC becomes the latest veteran act to pact exclusively with the retail giant, following Garth Brooks, the Eagles and Journey. The Eagles' "Long Road Out of Eden," released last summer, has been an enormous success, having sold more than 2.98 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The new AC/DC album is the legendary hard rock act's first since 2000's "Stiff Upper Lip," which has shifted more than 930,000 copies. A tour is expected...

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Remembering Amy Winehouse's talent

Amy Winehouse's rise to fame and struggles with addiction escalated on similar trajectories; that combination might be one of the things she's remembered most for, but when it comes to purely professional successes, her first might well be considered her "Back to Black" album. The musical effort won her five Grammys. Below, the title track from the album. "I didn't go out looking to be famous," Winehouse told the Associated Press when "Back to Black" was released. "I'm just a musician." But between critical acclaim for "Back to Black" (as well as accolades in the U.K. for her freshman effort, "Frank") and her public battles with drugs and alcohol, the 27-year-old singer became incredibly famous. Among the songs she might be remembered...

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Demi Lovato Sets Sept. 20 Album Release Date

One day after her ballad "Skyscraper" notched a Top 10 debut on the Hot 100, Demi Lovato announced a Sept. 20 release date for her third album on Thursday (July 21) during a live video chat on Cambio. "September 20! Exactly a month after my birthday!" Lovato exclaimed in the chat. When asked about a follow-up single, the teen star replied, "I've actually recorded about like 20-something songs, so we have to cut it down to fit the album, and then we'll choose the next single."   Lovato also hinted at an upcoming tour in support of the still-untitled album: "If I was to tour, I would announce it soon and maybe, possibly, I'm in the works of putting together a tour. Maybe. And maybe it'll be all around the world." ...

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SLIPKNOT EYE U.S. TOUR IN 2012

SLIPKNOT are eyeing a U.S. tour next year (12) after a series of comeback shows in Europe left them feeling more "positive" about the future of the band following the death of bassist PAUL GRAY. The rockers recently played dates in the U.K. and across mainland Europe as part of the Sonisphere travelling festival, marking their return to the stage following the tragedy last year (10). They had previously thrown the group's future into doubt by warning fans they might never record a new album - but frontman Corey Taylor has now confirmed they have held talks about a U.S. tour next year following their Sonisphere success. He tells Hard Drive Radio, "Definitely after this tour, I'm definitely much more positive than I was. Am I ready...

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Vedder, Flea & Cyrus Remember Nirvana’s Nevermind

Eddie Vedder, Flea, R.E.M’s Peter Buck and even Billy Ray Cyrus have paid tribute to Nirvana’s Nevermind as part of a Spin magazine special to mark the upcoming 20th anniversary of the iconic album’s release.Vedder reveals he can no longer listen to the 1991 album because it’s “too difficult”, while Flea recalls it came out on the same day as Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Blood Sugar Sex Magik – and took a lot of radio play away from his band. Buck remembers Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain and his bandmates staying at his house in Athens, Georgia following a local gig a month after the album had become an instant cult hit, adding, “It’s hard to believe that in the year Nevermind was released, they weren’t the biggest band in the world… I had them stay at my...

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Archive immortalizes East German Punk rock scene

(Reuters) - A punk rock pioneer of former communist East Germany (GDR) has opened the world's first archive about the underground GDR youth culture which survived oppression and infiltration by the state's repressive regime. Michael Boehlke, who fronted a band called Planlos ('Aimless') told Reuters that choosing to be a punk rocker in affected every aspect of your life.To be a punk in the communist state meant an end to job prospects or further education. Interrogations, jail time, and pressure from the secret police to become an informant on the local punk scene characterized day-to-day life. "The police interrogated me every day," said Boehlke, adding that prison time was an ever-present possibility for everyone. And while the feared Stasi secret police never managed to infiltrate...

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Indonesia’s Premier Rock Music Festival: Java Rockin’Land

 The Cranberries fronted by Dolores O’Riordan is among the headliners at this years Java Rockin’land concert in Jakarta, Indonesia. (EPA Photo)   Even though it’s only three years old, Java Rockin’Land is already being seen as the premier rock music festival in the country. While a few other rock festivals have tried to promote themselves using similar concepts, none match the stature that JRL has established in just two editions. The news of the festival’s lineup each year is always one of the most-anticipated musical events on the calendar. With 10 different stages showcasing a variety of musical styles, there is a wealth of bands and musicians, both local and foreign, for fans to watch every year. This year’s...

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Katy Perry leads MTV nominations

  US pop star Katy Perry leads the way at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) with nine nominations. The singer's nods include video of the year for Firework, best pop video and best special effects. British singer Adele and Kanye West picked up seven nominations apiece. Other multiple nominees included Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Bruno Mars. The VMAs are scheduled to take place on 28 August in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live in the US. Perry, who married comedian Russell Brand last year, was also nominated for best female video, best collaboration, best art direction and best cinematography. "I have nine nominations. I thought that was a typo or something," the star told MTV. "That's...

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30 Seconds to Mars Biography

Formed in 1998 by frontman Jared Leto and his older brother, 30 Seconds to Mars found success in the 2000s with a mix of post-grunge, screamo, and hard rock. The band gained a modest audience with its debut album, but it was the platinum-selling sophomore effort A Beautiful Lie that officially opened the flood gates in 2005, securing the band a frequent presence on MTV while paving the way for a number of successful tours. By placing all-access passes into 12 copies of the album, the bandmates also showed a savvy appreciation for marketing, which they revisited several years later by putting fans' photographs on the cover of their third album, This Is War. Initially known for his work as an actor (most notably on the '90s...

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