Music News Roundup - July 18, 2011
Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony Divorce; Will Continue with Latin-Music Television Project
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s divorce has been all over the news this past weekend, leading many to question what would become of the pair’s new television project, “Q’Viva: The Chosen”. This morning, it was announced that the series, in which Lopez and Anthony will visit many Latin communities searching for new talent, will continue as scheduled. The series will begin filming this fall and is set to air starting in 2012.
http://www.billboard.com/news/jennifer-lopez-marc-anthony-s-q-viva-the-1005281432.story
Bruce Springstein Performs an Impromptu Clarence Clemons Tribute
A crowd of 400 at Asbury Park, N.J. were surprised last night when Bruce Springstein performed an impromptu 45-minute set in honor of Clarence Clemons. He was joined by K.T. Bowen and the Soul Cruisers, another band Clemons had worked with in the past. It marked Springstein’s first performance since the E Street Band member’s death.
http://www.billboard.com/events/bruce-springsteen-gives-surprise-clarence-1005281452.story
iHeartRadio Music Festival Sells Out in Ten Minutes
The iHeartRadio Music Festival, to celebrate the launch of Clear Channel’s new digital radio service, sold out within 10 minutes of being on sale to the general public. The festival will be held in Las Vegas on September 23 and 24 and will feature artists such as Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Carrie Underwood, and many more.
