Day in Pop for 10/15: Man Punches Leona Lewis- 80s Video Star Dies- Avril Files For Divorce- Britney Does It Again- Twilight New Moon Leak- Jackson Kids Reality TV Denied and more top pop music news stories of the day

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Man Punches Leona Lewis- 80s Video Star Dies- Avril Files For Divorce- Oops, Britney Spears Does It Again- John Mayer Fused- Jackson Kids Reality TV Denied and more

Day in Pop reports: Here is today's round up of pop stories: A young man punched singer Leona Lewis in the head as she signed autographs and posed for photographs at a book signing session in central London on Wednesday, her spokesman said. ...a man from the line came up and hit her. He was immediately led away by security guards and later arrested by police. more

"Captain" Lou Albano, who became one of the most recognized professional wrestlers of the 1980s after appearing in Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" music video, died Wednesday. He was 76. more

Court records show Avril Lavigne has filed for divorce from her musician husband after three years of marriage. Lavigne filed for divorce from Sum 41 singer Deryck Jason Whibley on Friday in Los Angeles. more

Oops, Britney Spears has done it again, with the U.S. pop singer cementing her comeback with a new single, "3," rocketing to No. 1 in its debut week.more

FMQB reports that Rihanna has possibly revealed the title of her new album via her brand new Twitter account. A message on Twitter and on her official website merely says "The Wait Is Ova. Nov 23 09" more

Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine, on Wednesday denied a magazine report that his three children will appear in a TV reality series, saying the pop star would not have wanted them to be in the public eye. more

Michael Jackson's This Is It, iTunes reportedly will not be selling downloads from the This Is It CDmore

The video for "Who Says", the first single from John Mayer's Battle Studies, is now streaming here John Mayer will perform songs from his new record, Battle Studies, on Tuesday night, November 17th at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. This special album release show will be broadcast live on the Fuse Network at 9pm Eastern, 8pm Central. Leading up to the broadcast on the 17th also be sure to check fuse.tv/JohnMayer for live backstage footage.

And for the celeb gossipers, Jam has a couple for you: Jessica Simpson is only mouse clicks away from moving on after her split from Tony Romo - the singer admits she has considered looking for love online. more

Joe Jonas has moved on after his split from actress Camilla Belle - the pop star is reportedly dating Camp Rock co-star Demi Lovato.more
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Twilight New Moon Leak

PR reports: Listen to every song from The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack days before it hits stores! Today MySpace Music officially premieres the highly-anticipated soundtrack in its entirety.

All songs are currently available for free streaming on the official MySpace profile for The Twilight Saga: New Moon: here

Hear original music created especially for the soundtrack under music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas by some of today's most sought after musicians. The track listing is - here

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Master P Announces Gang Intervention Vh1 Special

vh1 reports: Hip-Hop artist and entrepreneur Percy Miller, aka Master P, teams up with VH1 in a half hour special to turn one former gang member's life around.

After growing up in the projects of New Orleans, Master P is no stranger to the dangerous life of a hustler. Having overcome various obstacles, he reached his dreams by selling millions of CDs and establishing his successful music label "No Limit." Master P is now on VH1 to implement his "work hard and never make excuses" philosophy to help others achieve their goals.

"No Excuses", a 30 minute special airing Monday, October 26th at 10:30PM* on VH1, features Master P's intervention of Torrie Jackson � a former gang banger in Los Angeles. Torrie won't step up, get a legitimate job and be a role model for his son as his excuses have held him back. His complaints of having no money, no car, and no way of getting to job interviews have led girlfriend Keisha to make a desperate plea to Master P for help. Keisha fears that Torrie's unemployment and lack of motivation will leave them broke and homeless. If Torrie can't get his act together, Keisha will be through with him for good. - more on this story

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D.Black's Spiritual Rap Coverage

Audible Treats reports: Seattle rapper D.Black's newly released album, Ali'Yah, is a departure from what the mainstream media have come to expect from a hip-hop artist, and a recently aired news segment highlights precisely what makes D.Black unique, refreshing, and inspirational.

Seattle's King5 News shows that instead of reciting stereotypical rap tales of drug sales steeped in profanity and misogyny, D.Black presents an album that is profanity-free and spiritual. This was not always the case, as D.Black used to rhyme about these aforementioned topics early in his career. Following the birth of his daughter and his spiritual enlightenment, D.Black experienced a revelation to incorporate more positive messages into his art.

Those messages are sprinkled throughout his new release Ali'Yah, the title of which alludes directly to the emcee's heightened inspiration and musical journey. Equipped with the support of his family, D.Black's new approach to music is being welcomed by the mainstream media. D.Black's new album, Ali'Yah, is available now via Sportn' Life Records/MYX Music Label. - King5 News Segment

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Pete Yorn To Play Breast Cancer Benefit Tonight

PR reports: In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, CA will rock out for the fight against breast cancer. On Thursday, October 15, 2009, Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, CA will host a live performance by singer/songwriter Pete Yorn, who recently released a collaborative album with actress/musician Scarlett Johansson entitled "The Break Up Album."

The event will benefit the Noreen Fraser Foundation, an organization that uses educational and awareness campaigns to raise funds for translational cancer research aimed at developing new prevention methods, diagnostic tools and non-toxic therapies to treat women's cancers.

In addition, guests will also have the chance to bid on a Pink Epiphone guitar autographed by David Cook, Pit Bull and Pete Yorn. This stop is part of Hard Rock International's a month-long, PINKTOBER� breast cancer awareness campaign. - more on this story

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Andrew Bird Deluxe Vinyl Reissue

PR reports: Originally released in 2001, the third and final album from Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire, The Swimming Hour, will be available October 20th on vinyl for the first time as a Deluxe 2x Vinyl LP set (Gatefold Jacket / 45rpm / 140 Gram vinyl).

Newly remastered under the watchful eyes of Bird himself, this significant album was produced by Mike Napolitano (Blind Melon, the Neville Brothers, and the Squirrel Nut Zippers) and is the last recording to feature Bird's backing band, Bowl of Fire, consisting of Kevin O'Donnell (drums and percussion), Nora O'Connor (backing vocals), Colin Bunn (guitar), and Josh Hirsh (bass). The Swimming Hour is considered a precursor to Bird's subsequent solo records.

As a special addition to this vinyl package, the original CD album art has been reinterpreted by artist Jay Ryan, turning the photograph on the original cover into a pop art illustration. Ryan is the founder of the Skokie-based screenprint poster workshop, The Bird Machine, Inc. - more on this story

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Genitorturers Tour

PR reports: The Genitorturers are preparing to kick off the "Blackheart Revolution" tour on October 24th in Orlando, FL. They of course are touring in support of their new album "Blackheart Revolution" which hits stores on November 3rd.

The new album combines the band's signature genre-bending musical style of aggressive rock, mechanical metal and underground electric pop with all the twists and turns of a sonic roller coaster of seductive mayhem that the band has crafted over their now legendary career.

Gen had the following to say about the upcoming tour: "We can't wait to rally the troops & broadcast the power of these new "Blackheart Revolution" songs to the fans live! - more on this story

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Good Old War Tour Plans

PR reports: Acoustic folk trio Good Old War continues its busy schedule, announcing a CMJ showcase this month, followed in December by headlining tour dates and a split EP with fellow Sargent House artist Cast Spells. The group then caps off the year with winter west coast performances with songwriter Anthony Green, playing both as his backing band as well as their own full set. See full tour dates below.

Good Old War plays the CMJ Music Marathon on Wednesday, October 21st at the Studio at Webster Hall as part of the showcase hosted by TV star Rachael Ray's Feedback, The Syndicate and Amnesty International.

In support of the Cast Spells (Dave Davison of Maps & Atlases) shows, Sargent House is releasing a 4-song EP comprised of two new tracks by each act. This new release is the first new music from the band that's seen a whirlwind of touring (including dates with RX Bandits, The Honorary Title and Gaslight Anthem) and radio appearances since the release of Good Old War's debut album in 2008. - more on this story

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The Oak Ridge Boys TV This Weekend

Webster and Assoc reports: The Oak Ridge Boys are set to perform on CBS' The Early Show and Fox News Channel's Huckabee this Saturday, October 17th. On each show, The Oaks' will be performing a Jamey Johnson-penned, soon-to-be-classic called 'Mama's Table', their 2nd single released on The Boys Are Back (Spring Hill Music, May 2009).

Following will be a brief interview and a performance of; you guessed it, the eternally hip hit that everybody knows, 'Elvira.' The Oak Ridge Boys appearance on CBS' The Early Show is slated to air on Saturday morning, October 17th. Their appearance on Fox News Channel's Huckabee will air multiple times October 17th and 18th. Governor Huckabee will join The Oak Ridge Boys on bass. Check your local listings. - more on this story

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Candi Lynn Claims To Be Fergie, Britney and Pink Rolled Into One

PR reports: There's a new brand of music sweeping both the airwaves and dance-floors worldwide - a style known as "hip-pop," which as its title states, is a merger of the booty-shaking beats of hip-hop, and the melodic hooks of pop music. And one of the most promising new artists from this genre is undoubtedly Jersey "Gurl" Candi Lynn.

"My music has a hint of Fergie, a hint of Britney, and a hint of Pink," explains Candi, raised at the Jersey Shore in Manahawkin, NJ. [hint: name drop pop stars to attract their fans?] "Fergie because of the rap element; Britney because of the sexy, fun, naughty element; Pink because of the rock element and the snarl and the raspiness that I sometimes have in my voice when I sing. I love Pink. She just says what she wants to say, and I love that about her. But I'm not trying to emulate any of them. I do my own thing, and I'm not trying to be anyone but myself."

Candi's newly released debut album, ILLMissBehavin, is creating serious buzz, and with good reason -- in addition to penning some irresistibly catchy tunes, Candi offers a much-needed "girl-teen empowerment" spin on a genre in need of a positive female role model. In addition to her aforementioned musical influences, another important figure in Candi's life has been her mother and manager, successful Atlantic City nightclub owner Carrie Ariemma. - more on this story

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DJ Dan Joins Nettwerk and Remixes Lady Gaga

Nettwerk reports: DJ Dan has been on the cutting edge of forward thinking dance tracks for nearly two decades. As he approaches his 20th year in the music industry, he joins Nettwerk to release his debut artist album FUTURE RETRO, a collection comprised of two vantage points: one looking back and paying homage to where electronic music has come from, and one looking to the future of where electronic music is going. It's a culmination of all things great on the dance floor, fusing classic dance tracks with Dan's unique blend of funky driving electro�a musical journey that spans the past, present, and looks to the future, from Mr. Fingers to Phuture to Frankie Knuckles.

Future Retro will be out in 2010, but in the meantime, Dan will release a series of EPs entitled DJ Dan Presents Future Retro: Evolution. Each EP will contain one "future" single and one "retro" single, along with remixes. The first of these, Evolution 1, is available exclusively through Beatport on November 3 and on all other digital service providers on November 17. The "future" single is a brand new original track from Dan called "Drop Hits," and the "retro" single is a cover of Mr. Fingers classic dance track "Can You Feel It?". The EP will also include remixes from Santiago & Bushido and Zodiac Cartel.

Dan worked with good friend and internationally renowned House Music producer/DJ Hatiras on "Drop Hits" to combine different elements of dance music--hip hop vocal hooks, Electro House sounds and the new form of techno--to bring something fresh to the table. - more on this story

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