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Los Angeles – British rock group Oasis has confirmed its first U.S. shows in three years, which will come in support of its as-yet-untitled new studio album. The band will play Toronto (June 17), Detroit (June 18), Chicago (June 20), New York (June 22) and Philadelphia (June 25), with support from Australian rock outfit Jet. Tickets for all shows go on sale Feb. 12 via Ticketmaster. The dates will be sandwiched between a run of European and U.K. performances, including previously announced visits to the German Hurricane and Southside festivals. The new album, a follow-up to 2002’s “Heathen Chemistry,” is… Read more »

US box office takings passed the $1bn ( £545m) mark for the first time in June, led by the success of the third Harry Potter film, a survey indicated. The North American box office took $1.03bn ( £562m) during June, Hollywood Reporter found – a 14% increase on June 2003’s previous monthly record. Takings were boosted by blockbusters including Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Shrek 2. Spider-Man 2, which opened in the US on 1 July, also boosted monthly takings. New releases The third Harry Potter film topped the North American box office for the month by… Read more »

Brian Wilson’s first new studio album in six years, “Gettin’ in Over My Head,” will be released by Warner Music Group’s Rhino Records on June 22. The 61-year-old former Beach Boy recently resurrected and finished his legendary “Smile” sessions, which he debuted live in the United Kingdom. Wilson is expected to tour Europe in the summer in support of “Gettin’ in Over My Head” and possibly bring the “Smile” concert to the United States in the fall. He is currently in the studio working on the final version of “Smile,” which will likely also be released through Warner. “Gettin’ in… Read more »

Toronto’s Moneen are geared up for the long-awaited release of their Vagrant Records debut, Are We Really Happy With Who We Are Right Now?, which arrives in stores this Tuesday, June 17th. With a well-earned reputation as one of the indie scene’s most compelling live acts, Moneen will bring their progressive brand of rock to clubs across the U.S. when they launch their 17 city tour with Brand New, The Beautiful Mistake and Senses Fail on July 1st. On August 22nd, the band will embark on another string of dates with Reggie And The Full Effect, Midtown and My Chemical… Read more »

Korn has once again delayed the release of its forthcoming album, Untouchables. It will now be in stores June 11, rather than May 14. The band will still release the first single from the album, “Here To Stay,” later this month, and a companion video was recently shot in Los Angeles. There’s also no word if the delay will cost the band even more money. Bassist Fieldy revealed the album was quite costly. “We spent a lot of time on it, and money. We’re up to like three-and-a-half million on it now, which is ridiculous for a record.” Korn has… Read more »

Janet Jackson’s current tour will wrap with an HBO concert special, titled Janet Jackson: In Concert From Hawaii, on February 17 at 9 p.m. ET. The special will feature her performance at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. Although the concert is still more than a week away, it has already been set for release in both VHS and DVD formats in June. R&B singer Ginuwine is currently on tour with Jackson through February 17, after which he will hit the road with *NSYNC in March. Janet Jackson: In Concert From Hawaii will be her second HBO special-the Janet: The Velvet Rope… Read more »

After explaining “What a Girl Wants” and issuing the invitation to “Come on Over” in 1999, Christina Aguilera is acting like a “Genie in a Bottle” by granting her fans’ wishes for new material. Aguilera’s new album, which she’s been working on in a Los Angeles studio since September, is expected to drop in June, according to an RCA Records spokesperson. Giving the platinum-topped pop singer a hand with the endeavor are producers Glen Ballard (Alanis Morissette, No Doubt) and Rockwilder (Jay-Z, Redman), keyboardist Scott Storch (Dr. Dre, Bubba Sparxxx) and former 4 Non Blondes singer Linda Perry, who recently… Read more »

While living legends Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton earned their 21st gold certifications this month, younger acts, including Staind, Linkin Park, and Nelly Furtado, picked up their first platinum and multi-platinum albums, according to the RIAA’s June certifications list. McCartney’s latest gold (for 500,000 copies sold) record, as well as platinum (for 1 million sold) and double platinum, is for his Wings retrospective, Wingspan: Hits and History. (Albums are often certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum simultaneously.) Clapton’s new gold plaque is for Reptile. Though McCartney and Clapton are clearly running out of wall space to hang the plaques, Staind, Linkin… Read more »

Platinum teen superstar Billy Gilman makes a return appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly on June 1st to perform his new single “She’s My Girl,” from his sophomore Epic Nashville album Dare To Dream. Released on May 8th Dare To Dream debuted in the Top 10 on the Country Album Charts and has already shipped Gold. Gilman first performed the new single on the CBS presentation of The 36th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which is the second year in a row he has appeared on the show. With it’s sentimental ballads and lively melodies, Dare To Dream… Read more »

Olympia Entertainment will host a rap and hip-hop event headlined by Mystikal. Opening acts will include Jagged Edge, Nivea, Jaheim, Public Announcement, City High, and Supervision. The concert, presented by Seagrams Gin, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 29, at the Fox Theatre in downtown Detroit. Recently voted Best Male Hip-Hop artist by BET, Mystikal, is coming off the multi-platinum success of his album “Let’s Get Ready.” Hit singles on the album include “Shake Ya Ass,” and “Danger” (with featured vocalist Nivea, also on the tour). Jagged Edge was nominated for Best Male Group at the BET Awards.… Read more »