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Singer-songwriter Kate Voegele is gearing up for the May release of A Fine Mess, the highly anticipated follow-up to her 2008 debut album, Don’t Look Away (MySpace/Interscope). Voegele recorded the album in Los Angeles with producer Mike Elizondo (Rihanna, Maroon 5, Pink).

The 22-year-old has been racking up frequent flier miles of late, jetting back and forth between L.A. and Wilmington, North Carolina, where she’s also shooting new episodes of the CW Network’s hit TV series “One Tree Hill.” This season sees Voegele reprising her role as singer-songwriter Mia. She made headlines last year by performing several songs on the show, all from Don’t Look Away.

In their year-end issue, Billboard magazine spotlighted the 10 biggest film and television placement/appearances of 2008 and put Voegele’s involvement with “One Tree Hill” at No. 1. Wrote Billboard Sr. Editor Ann Donohue, “There’s getting a song placed in a prime-time show and then there’s getting cast in that show to play your own music and have the show’s creator write storylines for you inspired by your songs. Such was the case for Kate Voegele…”.

The new season of “One Tree Hill” will see Voegele giving audiences sneak previews of songs from the upcoming album, beginning with the March 16th episode, when she will premiere a brand-new track titled “Manhattan From The Sky.”

Voegele, hailed by Entertainment Weekly for being among the best of “the new golden age of female singer-songwriters,” spent the majority of 2008 touring in support of debut album Don’t Look Away, the record that earned her “Artist To Watch In ‘08” accolades from Billboard. Over the course of the year, she shared stages with Natasha Bedingfield, The Veronicas, Ben Lee, Cary Brothers and launched her own headlining tour.
Voegele performed on “Live with Regis and Kelly” and CBS’ “The Early Show,” and also appeared on “TRL” and Fuse-TV’s “The Sauce.” She recently gave a special acoustic performance on the ABC-TV’s “The Bachelor.” She’s also been featured on the cover of USA Today’s “Life” section and appeared in the pages of People, CosmoGirl, TV Guide and Giant, to name but a few.

Check out Kate’s latest video blog to sneak a peek inside the studio while she works on the new album.

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Check out this week’s episode of Clique Girlz TV further introducing new member Sara Diamond. The episode features Paris, Destinee and Sara signing their new contract and officially becoming the Clique Girlz. The girls then browse a giant wardrobe closet and pick out some new clothes.

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No Line On The Horizon, the new album from U2 featuring the single “Get On Your Boots” is in stores now. The album is the band’s 12th studio album and their first release since the nine million selling album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, released in late 2004.

The new album, produced by Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois and Steve Lillywhite, has been chose as Amazon’s “Deal of the Day” for today’s release and offers special pricing for one only.

No Line On The Horizon is also being released in a standard format with a 24- page booklet and in digipak format. The digipak includes an extended booklet and the album’s companion film “Linear” by Anton Corbijn. A limited edition package with album, cd and 64-page magazine will also be available, featuring the band in conversation with artist Catherine Owens, and new Anton Corbijn photographs. No Line On The Horizon will be released on 180gm vinyl.

Video Get On Your Boots – U2:

Get On Your Boots – U2

Last Friday, 2/27, the folks at Alternative Press were unveiling their 2 hour plus interview with RONNIE WINTER, vocalist of THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS. You can check it out on Alternative Press Podcast and ITUNES.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus recently released Lonely Road which made it’s US chart debut at #14 on Billboard Top 200. The new album, produced by Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Daughtry, Less Than Jake, Hoobastank, P.O.D., All-American Rejects, Seether) has already been praised for its “million-dollar hooks,” “flat-out perfection,” and “bold, fearless vocals” (Alternative Press).

Check out the new, all-performance video for, “You Better Pray” below:

Clique Girlz announce some breaking news in this week’s episode of Clique Girlz TV! Destinee and Paris introduce new member Sara Diamond, a fourteen-year-old Montreal native. Sara was chosen from thousands of teenage girls who attended the national audition in search of the new Clique Girl. She has been singing since age five and has opened for legends Roberta Flack and Bonnie Tyler at Montreal’s Bell Centre.

Destinee and Paris spotted Sara’s talent immediately when she sang with them at the audition. “We just clicked instantly,” commented Destinee. “It was amazing how well our harmonies blended,” added Paris.

Watch the girls sing their jingle for Baby Bottle Pop and rock an A cappella version of “Then I Woke Up.” Then, head over to CliqueGirlz.com to see their re-launched official site.

New Kids On The Block have just premiered the video for their song “2 in the Morning.” Shot at a mansion in Pacific Palisades, CA, the video follows a feuding couple throughout the house. Donnie describes the concept of the piece as “somewhat based on a very literal translation of the song with a twist.”

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According to recent reports, Hollywood Undead’s album, Swan Songs has topped its own best sales numbers in multiple weeks since its debut. Hit single “Undead” as tracks “Everywhere I go,” and “City,” have also drawn a significant amount of attention from radio and fans alike.

The band has been reported as the fastest selling developing rock band, reaching the Top 15 in modern & Top 10 in active rock radio, as well as hottest night record of the year. Look for them on the Saints and Sinners Tour which kicks off February 27th in Fr. Lauderdale. Check out their MySpace page to find a show near you!

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Check out this week’s “Hijinks” episode of Clique Girlz TV. After goofing off at the airport, the trio head to Target and continue their crazy antics in the store.
Clique Girlz’ Incredible EP is available now.

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Taylor Hicks’ brand new video for “What’s Right Is Right” has just premiered on Yahoo! Music. Head over to Yahoo! to watch the crooner do his thing in the video and perform in a dark lounge with his trademark soulful sound. “What’s Right Is Right” will appear on Taylor’s upcoming release, The Distance, due out March 10th.

“What’s Right Is Right” the video: