I looooooove me some Mat Kearney. Two years ago I was able to see him when he came to Portland, and it was one of my favorite show’s I’ve ever seen.  (See that review, and a picture of me with him here!)  His first album, Nothing Left to Lose is still one of my favorites, I listen to it at least once a month.  He took a long break after heavily promoting that album, and I’m happy to announce that he has a new album, coming out May 19th called City of Black & White!  I’ve had the pleasure of listening to this album, and let me tell you – it was worth the wait! I love it so much! It’s everything I loved from his first album, and so much more!  My favorite tracks are his first single, Closer to Love (video below), Here We Go (which is amazing! I hope this is his next single!) and All I Have.  The songs are so well written, and so beautiful, if you liked his first album, even a little – then you’ll love this one.

After spending five years traveling the country establishing himself as a new artist, Mat dug his roots into his new hometown of Nashville, TN, allowing the songs on City of Black & White to evolve from various places and sources – in the back room of a studio where he stopped in to visit a friend, writing with people he met at coffee shops, hearing someone fiddling around with the guitar and humming along. He opened up the writing process to friends and to the community of musicians in Nashville, and crafted songs such as “Fire and Rain,” “Here We Go,” and “Lifeline.”

Kearney’s major label debut, Nothing Left To Lose includes the hit singles “Nothing Left To Lose,” “Undeniable,” and a late addition to the record, “Breathe In, Breathe Out,” which was used in television promotions for the fourth season of Grey’s Anatomy and included a music video that premiered during the season preview. Kearney was also a VH1 You Oughta Know Artist, headlined the first VH1 You Oughta Know Tour, and his video for the single “Nothing Left To Lose” tied the record for the most weeks in rotation (45) on VH1. Six separate songs from the album received prominent television licensing on popular shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Bones, Friday Night Lights and more. Kearney has toured with John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, The Fray, Jason Mraz, and more.

Additionally, Mat Kearney will join Keane on their U.S. tour in May, hitting major markets including Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago and New York. Full tour dates can be found after the cut.

Mat Kearney Official Website

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CHECK OUT ALL OF MAT KEARNEY’S TOUR DATES AFTER THE JUMP! (more…)

She looks amazing!!

Things got hot, as in RED HOT, at Hollywood Club MyHouse early Sunday morning when the DJ called out Chris Brown — with Rihanna in the house! RadarOnline.com learned exclusively from eyewitnesses that DJ Cobra sent a message that everyone in the club heard loud and clear.

It all took place during a celebration for Los Angeles Clipper Baron Davis’ 30th birthday. Rihanna arrived around 12:30 a.m. Sunday. “She was seated upstairs next to Baron’s party, dancing on the railing overlooking the club,” a source tells RadarOnline.

That’s when Cobra took notice and instead of playing one of her many hit tracks, decided to send a different message. “He played a pre-recorded sound-byte over a beat that said, ‘Chris Brown should get his ass kicked.’ The crowd went wild,” RadarOnline.com’s source says. Cobra played and remixed the sentiment to Brown for almost a full minute, we’re told.

Meanwhile, upstairs Davis celebrated his big 3-0 with Grey Goose bottle service and celeb pals including Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren, as well as Scrubs’ Zach Braff.

Downstairs, Britney Spears-opening diva Nicole Sherzinger danced with girlfriends, while Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester chatted up a male pal.

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Starting Thursday, April 23, Entertainment Tonight goes exclusively on the closed set of the highly anticipated ‘Twilight’ sequel, ‘New Moon,’ but right now ETonline gives you an all-new sneak peek inside the exciting set visit and revealing interviews!

Our Thea Andrews goes one-on-one with the movie’s stars, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner.

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THE INSIDER has obtained an exclusive statement from Brooke Hogan, who responds to the fallout stemming from controversial comments made in a recent magazine interview by her father, Hulk Hogan.

Brooke tells THE INSIDER,

“I cannot believe how blown out of proportion one small part of a 7-page article has become. It’s a classic case of a quote being taken out of context. I look up to my father in every way. He has been through so much and has taken the high road through it all. The idea that he would condone the O.J. situation is just outrageous.”

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Kim Kardashian has been all about fitness lately with her new Work Out DVD ready to hit shelves.

She just posted behind the scenes pics at her Muscle and Fitness shoot and wrote:

“I have been going sooo hard in the gym, and I really feel it’s paying off! My tummy is soo toned. Why is it that the top part gets ripped first and the lower part is sooo hard to tone up!? I am determined to have a six pack by summer! In a feminine way of course.”

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