Miranda Cosgrove Stars In LLS Light The Night Walks PSA

Posted on May 15, 2012 by popdirt
Miranda Cosgrove June 2010

has been named The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Ambassador for its 2012 Light The Night Walks. The ‘iCarly’ star appears in a new public service announcement to promote the fundraising campaign.

“I will walk for my grandmother in hopes of a healthy recovery,” said Cosgrove. “I will walk for my fans – those teens who have battled leukemia – the most common cancer in teens my age. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is making it possible for blood cancer patients of all ages to live longer, better lives.”

In the PSA, Cosgrove asks viewers to imagine a world without blood cancer and asks them to join LLS at Light The Night walks all across the country to push for breakthroughs in new and more effective treatments. Check out more information at LightTheNight.org.

Watch the 60-second version of the PSA via YouTube below.

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Jeremy Smith Of Days Difference Performs ‘In My Dreams’

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Days Difference

frontman Jeremy Smith has posted an acoustic performance of a new song entitled ‘In My Dreams’ on the group’s YouTube channel. Watch it via YouTube below.

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Alyssa Bernal Covers ‘Safe And Sound’ With Diego And Devyn

Posted on May 15, 2012 by popdirt
Alyssa Bernal

posted a cover of ‘Safe and Sound’ by Taylor Swift and featuring Civil Wars. The singer songwriter was joined by Diego and Devyn on the YouTube clip. “This song is haunting! And I knew I needed to cover it with these two when I heard it,” Alyssa writes. Watch it via YouTube below.

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Matt Costa Performs ‘Spike Drivin’ Sam’ With Ben Rigby

Posted on May 15, 2012 by popdirt
Matt Costa 'Mobile Chateau'

On a downtown rooftop over looking the harbor of St. John’s, Newfoundland, performed an unreleased song called ‘Spike Drivin’ Sam’, accompanied by local banjo artist Ben Rigby. As HeavyWeather.ca cameras rolled, the pair were rudely interrupted by a horn blared from the large cruise ship in the background. Watch it via Vimeo below.

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Luciana Announces June Tour In Australia

Posted on May 15, 2012 by popdirt
Richard Vission & Static Revenger Starring Luciana (Caporaso)

Caporaso announced plans for a mini tour in Australia next month. “I love my Aussie fans and the loyal support they have shown since ‘Yeah Yeah’,” explained. “Whenever I get the chance to go back I am always so happy.”

Luciana Australian Tour Dates:
June 1 at Red Square in Adelaide
June 2 at IVY in Sydney
June 9 at Mindil Beach in Darwin
June 10 at Family in Brisbane
June 16 at Crown in Melbourne

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Tino Coury Behind The Scenes Recording ‘It’s A New Day’

Posted on May 15, 2012 by popdirt
Tino Coury

The second episode from ’s new web series ‘My Life’ features the singer in the studio with Lil Eddie working on two new songs.

“One of the tracks we’re working on is ‘It’s A New Day’. I really love this record because the concept is so strong,” Tino explained. “Everyone can relate to it. It’s so uplifting. It’s so positive. It’s every day is a new day. You can start over.” The other track was a club record that he didn’t have a name for yet but “was a departure from anything I’ve done before.”

Watch the footage via YouTube below.

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Ry Cuming On The Amazing Experience Of Touring With Maroon 5

Posted on May 15, 2012 by popdirt
Ry Cuming

The Miami Herald caught up with in a Q&A, asking the Australian singer songwriter about what fans can expect from his concerts, the intimacy that acoustic shows provide, if he had a desire to be a star, being greatly influenced by Jeff Buckley, touring with Maroon 5 and if he had been to Miami before.

“Those lads are actually mates of mine. I’ve known them for quite a while, and we have made a lot of music together over the years,” Ry said about opening for Adam Levine and company. “When my record came out, they asked me to open for them for a handful of shows, then some more, then more, then in Australia as well. And it has been a pretty amazing experience, playing to those big audiences on that grand scale.”

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Lights Marries Blessthefall Frontman Beau Bokan

Posted on May 15, 2012 by popdirt
Lights

Blessthefall frontman Beau Bokan and Canadian electropop singer are now married. The two announced they were engaged late in 2011 and were married on Saturday (May 12).

After the wedding, Beau told his Twitter followers (@beauknows):

I am the happiest man alive -:”/9

While Lights (@Lights) told hers:

Lights Valerie Anne Poxleitner Bokan.

Check out wedding photos at underthegunreview.net.

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Laura Imbruglia Questions James Mercer’s Employment Practices

Posted on May 15, 2012 by popdirt
Laura Imbruglia

checked in with her Facebook fans on Tuesday (May 15), talking about the new ‘Port of Morrow’ album from The Shins, wondering about why James Mercer canned every other original member of the Albuquerque, New Mexico indie rock group. The Australian recording artist writes:

Ever since Mr Mercer dumped the rest of The Shins, I’ve been unable to muster the interest to check out the new album. I know it will be good, but why? Why?! The whole band?! Why?!

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Gabriella Cilmi Readies Third Album

Posted on May 15, 2012 by popdirt
Gabriella Cilmi

checked in with fans on her Tumblr with an update on the follow-up to her second album ‘Ten’ and work to bring that new material out on the road. The Australian pop singer writes:

I have been rehearsing with my band to make sure the songs will sound tip top in a live setting and also getting a few ideas for finishing off and fine tuning the new tracks. I will be recording close to finished versions of some tracks starting next weekend… THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER…!!!!!

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