April, 2004
Alleged Britney Spears Stalker Arrested
A 25-year-old Canadian man named Daniel Lachance was caught entering the property of Britney Spears father on Tuesday (April 27), and was consequently arrested on charges of criminal trespassing and stalking. Lachance was being held on $150,000 bond in the Tangipahoa Parish jail on Wednesday, according to a sheriff’s spokeswoman, who also stated that this is the second time since April 12 that Lachance has been arrested for being on the property.
Earlier this month, Spears asked a judge to throw out claims made by a Japanese man named Mashaiko Shizawa, who the singer once accused of stalking her. Shizawa filed a federal lawsuit against Spears and her two security guards, in which he claimed that he suffered severe emotional distress after an encounter with Spears’ staff. Shizwa alleged that one of the guards pointed a gun at him and demanded that he leave the property, and he claims he now suffers from, quote, “nervousness, anxiety and chronic upset stomach.”
Courtney Pleads Innocent
First Courtney Love told David Letterman she’s innocent. Then she told Jay Leno she’s innocent. On Friday, she finally got to tell someone even more important–a judge–that, yes, she’s innocent.
The America’s Sweetheart singer turned up for her arraignment in Beverly Hills Superior Court Friday and pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of drug possession stemming from her well documented October meltdown.
Decked out in a black trench coat, Love, 39, was generally subdued during the proceedings. She kept quiet, thumbing through a book, until it was time for her to enter her plea.
Love faces up to three years and eight months in prison if convicted of the two counts; she was ordered back to court for a pretrial hearing on June 4.
Judge Elden S. Fox already ruled two weeks ago that there was sufficient evidence for Love to stand trial.
Christina Calls Off Tour
By Sarah Hall
The “Dirrty” girl’s summer tour is a washout.
Christina Aguilera has canceled all upcoming performances on the advice of her doctor, due to a set of stripped pipes sustained in the studio.
Medical types advised the “Beautiful” singer to rest and give her voice time to recover–and, apparently, words can keep her down.
“I am extremely disappointed to have to cancel this tour,” Aguilera said in a statement. “I was looking forward to being on the road again and spending time with my fans.”
The 29-date North American tour was set to kick off May 13 in Auburn, Washington with special guest, Chingy.
According to Aguilera’s Website, www.christinaaguilera.com, tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.
Pointer Sister Busted
By Josh Grossberg
We’re guessing this Pointer Sister is not so excited about her run-in with the law.
June Pointer Whitmore, the youngest member of the hit-making, Grammy-winning R&B diva outfit, was arrested last Thursday night with two other people outside older sister Bonnie Pointer’s Hollywood apartment and charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
June, 50, was released on $10,000 bail Saturday. Bonnie, who exited the Pointer Sisters in 1978 to make the jump to a solo career with Motown Records, was not charged in the case.
According to Jane Robison, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, police confronted Whitmore and her pals outside after responding to citizen complaints. A subsequent search turned up the drugs and pipes, and the singer was booked on one count of cocaine possession and one count of possessing an “illegal smoking device.”
SoulVersive Productions Announces Launch of New CD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Cheryl Dublin
SoulVersive Productions
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
404-388-0040 / 770-498-0954 (fax)
cheryl@soulversive.com
http://www.soulversive.com
New CD RELEASE – JUNE 27th 2004
SoulVersive Productions has announced the launch of their new CD entitled
Alphabet of Life this coming June, an original musical art form.
Based in Atlanta, Ga, they are the pairing of a British Music Of Black
Origin (MOBO Award) Nominated Producer, and a mercurial Poetess/Songwriter.
Together, they have a range of talents that span several genres from pop,
to soul, to alternative and beyond, turning every style they craft into
simple, exciting melodic formulas, that rock the die hard, and keep the
teenagers humming who have worked with the likes of George Michael, Soul
II Soul, Skeff Anslem to name but a few.
SoulVersive, a production company they began last year is an outlet for
local independent artists – as well as their works with major artists.
Their songwriting and productions skills has on numerous occasions earned
them the popular “Track Of The Day” award from their industry peers on the
highly respected, and music executive paneled, web site www.GarageBand.com
(featured in Time Magazine June 03 issue).
From their heavily rotated jingles/songs on Atlanta’s radio stations, to
their flawless production and writing methods, for Independent / major
Artists; soundtracks to sound bytes…..SoulVersive definitely covers the
“Soul9 Yards”!
Sophie B Hawkins Street Team
Sophie is quite the marketing whiz and she’s got her own street team. Spread the word and help her get new members! Anyone interested can visit http://sophiebhawkins.com/streetteam-2004.php and sign up!
The Latest Tour Dates and Appearances:
Apr 29th – The Tralf
22 Main Street
Buffalo, New York
8 PM
JOJO SET TO ”LEAVE” BEHIND THE COMPETITION
(New York, New York, April 2, 2004)
Blackground/Universal recording artist, JoJo, takes hold of the #9 position on this weeks Billboard’s Singles Sales Chart with her first single from her Universal debut “Leave (Get Out)”. “Leave” is an energetic, head-bobbing track produced by Soulshock and Karlin (Whitney Houston, Craig David) which is sure to be the girl-power, independent anthem of the summer.
JoJo is no stranger to the music business. Her life begin to change after she came across a small newspaper clipping that advertised an audition for CBS-TV’s Kids Say the Darndest Things On The Road In Boston. Her soul and passion left the producers speechless and she was immediately given a spot to perform. Once JoJo hit the stage, Bill Cosby, the show’s host, asked her to sing a little something for the people-packed Faneuil Hall. JoJo belted out a show-stopping rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” which earned her an overwhelming response from the audience. (As well as from Bill Cosby, himself.) A phone call from The Oprah Winfrey show followed soon after.
JoJo spent the next four months recording tracks for her self-titled debut in New York, Miami and Los Angeles, working closely with famed producers such Vincent Herbert (Destiny’s Child, Toni Braxton), Mike City (Brandy), Brian Morgan (SWV), The Underdogs (Tyrese, Ruben Studdard), and writer Static (Aaliyah, Ginuwine).
America Online Names New Round Of AOL Music Breaker Artists
As part of a continuing effort to provide its members early access to the hottest new artists, America Online has named four emerging acts to AOL Music’s popular Breakers program. Following swiftly on the heels of the monumental success of current Breaker artist Christina Milian, four diverse acts at the start of promising careers will be featured prominently in unique campaigns on AOL Music, the No. 1 online destination for music reaching an audience of over 16 million visitors each month.* French pop singer Cherie (Lava Records) and Australian rocker Butterfly Boucher (Interscope Records) have already been featured on the AOL Welcome Screen and can currently be seen and heard at AOL Keyword: Breakers. Rapper Jin (Virgin Records) and American rockers Silvertide (J Records) will debut in the coming weeks.
Christina Aguilera And WebPhotos.com Announce Customized Memorabilia
Christina Aguilera and WebPhotos announced today the unveiling of her new line of customized personal memorabilia. Fans can log on to https://www.xtinaxposed.com/store/ to view her new line.
Christina Aguilera has teamed up with WebPhotos Entertainment to offer her fans customized memorabilia including photos, posters and mouse pads each individually customized with their own unique custom message and Digagraphtm (or digital autograph) from Aguilera. Utilizing WebPhotos Entertainment’s online technology, Aguilera’s fans will be able to order personalized, customized product created specifically for that customer with a customized message and Digagraph from the celebrity.
Carmelita Bailey-Lewis Joins JaEdD Music Group As Director Of Urban Marketing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2004
CARMELITA BAILEY-LEWIS JOINS JAEDD MUSIC GROUP AS
DIRECTOR OF URBAN MARKETING
Oceanside, Calif. – JaEdD Music Group has appointed Carmelita Bailey-Lewis Director of Urban Marketing. In her new role, Lewis continues to partner with artist manager, Jasmine Diaz in overseeing the marketing, public relations and promotions aspect of the management company. Lewis joins JaEdD Music Group from Little Zion where she served as Director of Music.
