REMINDER: Catch Justin Timberlake's Madison Square Garden Show on HBO Monday

Just a quick reminder to all my peeps that even if you missed seeing Justin Timberlake on
tour, you don't have to miss the FutureSex/LoveShow dance party entirely. That's right,
his performance at Madison Square Garden will be aired on HBO this Monday. Why
Labor Day? Because it's a labor of love. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

Want to bone up on all the action and catch some of his sexy back before the rest of the
country sees it when the show airs on Monday? Here's your chance...

LIVE from JUSTIN'S HBO SHOW:
--Photo Gallery
--Live Videos

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NEW PHOTOS & VIDEO: Rufus Wainwright @ Central Park Summerstage 8/19/07

Rufus Wainwright's sold-out Central Park Summerstage show was on a soggy beast of a
day. Yet despite the downpour, his multitude of die-hard fans started lining up in the early
afternoon to get the best spots at the outdoor venue at Rumsey Playfield.



The weather didn't dampen Rufus' spirit, though. On the contrary -- his performance was
even more enthusiastic and charismatic than the high level fans have come to expect from
him. We were treated to much the same set that those of us that had caught his Gramercy shows
received, but the love he showed his fans for sticking it out through the muck and mire
made this show unique.

 

Famously stylish, Rufus cut a dapper figure in his outlandishly striped, yet still chic suit,
sans shirt. The rhinestone brooches were the stars to his rainbow stripes, he explained,
which helped him stand out against the muted stars and stripes theme of the set design
and his backing band's getups. Though he may sing that he's "so tired of America," he still
wore his patriotism on his sleeve.  Well, every part of him, actually, save his bare chest.

     

 

Stand-outs for me were his performances of the glittering "Release the Stars" (watch
below), a heartbreaking rendition of "The Art Teacher," the let-me-try-that-one-more-time
piano acrobatics of "Tulsa," and of course, the now-infamous drag routine that closes out
his second set.

Though he may not be doing Judy at Carnegie anymore, he's channeling La Garland every
night on tour. And as evidenced by his show at Central Park Summerstage, he nightly
earns his title as one of the world's greatest entertainers.

         

Catch Rufus, if you can. You'll immediately understand why his fans are willingto brave
a deluge for him.

MORE RUFUS PHOTOS:
--Central Park Summerstage, 8/19
--Gramercy Theatre, 6/5-6/6
--Coachella 2007, 4/27
--Carnegie Hall, Wainwright Family Christmas 2006

MORE RUFUS VIDEOS:
--Rufus Solo Shows
--Wainwright Family Christmas

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FESTIVAL NEWS: Schedule Released for the 2007 Bumbershoot Festival in Seattle

Ahhhh, what could be better than the Pacific Northwest in the summertime? Whether
you're like me and want to get the heck out of Dodge for the holiday weekend, or you've
got ticket in hand, foaming at the mouth in anticipation of seeing Wu-Tang Clan, The
Shins, Gogol Bordello, Lupe Fiasco and Crowded House all on the same bill... 

Either way, Seattle is the place to be this Labor Day weekend.

          
>>L to R: The Rza of Wu-Tang Clan, The Shins, Gogol Bordello, Tokyo Police Club, The Watson Twins, Lupe Fiasco

So, Bumberfans, without further ado I give you the full schedule for the 2007 Bumbershoot
Festival, September 1st - 3rd, in Seattle. Once you've had a chance to give it a good
look-see, head on over to Bumbershoot.org and map out your own personal festival
schedule using their handy interactive schedule creator. Trust me - with a festival this
extensive, you're going to want a plan of attack.







Now go forth and rock! ...For me, cuz I'll be on that other coast pining away for Labor Day at Bumbershoot.

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CANCELLATION NEWS: The Cure Postpones their 2007 North American Tour

Though it is with a heavy heart that I bring you news of the postponement of The Cure's
2007 North American tour dates, I am happy to report that there is a silver lining to this
cloud. This is not an outright cancellation. Damn right, it isn't! The monarchs of mope are
rescheduling their lost dates for April and May 2008.

Yes, I know, it's an awful long time to wait. But you've already waited a few years...
Could 6 more months really be all that bad?



Thanks to their lovely publicity peeps, I'm pleased to present the announcement letter
from Robert Smith and his Cure cronies...

With all apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment it may
cause, we have made a decision to move the September/October 2007
North American Cure shows to April/May 2008.
 
The schedule as it stands only gives us a couple of weeks to finish
our new double album before we hit the road again, and we know this
just isn't enough time to complete the project to our genuine
satisfaction.
 
We also want to create a new live show for North America, and
incorporate new songs... and we need time and focus to do this.
 
So although we can agree it is a great shame to move these dates -
believe us we have been looking forward to them more than anyone!
we honestly feel that in the bigger picture we are making the right
decision.
 
All tickets held for all 2007 North American Cure shows will be
valid for the re-scheduled 2008 shows, and of course anyone who
seeks a refund will be able to get one.

All refund/rescheduling detailswill be announced very soon.
 
Once again, our genuine apologies to anyone who is upset by this
announcement - please be encouraged by our promise:
 
The spring 2008 Cure shows will be even better than the fall 2007
ones would have been!!!
 
See you all soon...
Love
 
Robert, Simon, Jason and Porl - The Cure 8/07

In the meantime, remember the immortal words of Robert Smith, "Boys don't cry." So,
boys, cheer yourself up with the eternally funny, always relevant Raba Smeef
episode of South Park:

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RUMORS ABOUND: My Bloody Valentine To Reunite for Coachella 2008?

OK folks, I'm seeing this popping up on reputable sites all over the place, so I feel
honor-bound to report it. There's every chance that seminal 90s shoegazing
noisemongers, My Bloody Valentine, will pull a Jesus & Mary Chain and reunite to
headline Coachella. That's Coachella 2008.

To report that MBV is reforming for Coachella 2008 is much like announcing I've got a
royal flush before the river has revealed the fifth card that may make my hand. Music is
sometimes a gambling game, and I'm not prepared to go all in on this one. But I can tell
you that with buzz this loud, the odds are in our favor...

"According to sources in the United States and the United Kingdom who are familiar with
the negotiations, the band is close to signing a deal that will see a reunited My Bloody
Valentine headline Coachella, scheduled for April 25–27, before embarking on a world
tour sometime later in 2008." -- The Daily Swarm

"Several people have had a chance to run to Kevin Shields at various recent events
(Meltdown, Moscow gig). Apparently Kevin told them that a new album and tour are in
store for 2008. Supposedly the album is almost done... A curious thing has happened.
There now appears to be an official My Bloody Valentine myspace site. It even has alink
to MyBloodyValentine.co.uk. Could this be a signal that the new album and tour rumours
are actually true?" -- MyBloodyValentine.net

Get in on the gossip:
--The Daily Swarm
--MyBloodyValentine.net news
--MyBloodyValentine.net forums
--Brooklyn Vegan
--Quarterlifeparty
--AtEaseWeb
--Coachella.com
--Billboard.com
--Claus.com forums
--Bowlie forums

Dare we dream about that show at Webster that Brooklyn Vegan mentions? Oh please
please please let it be so!

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HOT TIP: The KOR Project Features Stellastarr & Ra Ra Riot @ Highline Ballroom Tonight

New Yorkers, looking for something unusual to get out of the doldrums on this ho-hum
grey day? Head to the Highline Ballroom, where "unusual" is just what you'll get.
Tonight, the KOR Project is taking over the ballroom, bringing a mix of indie music
and art from the underground never before seen under the same ceiling.


>>stellastarr* at the +1 Music Anniversary Party, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Catch music from local faves stellastarr* and Ra Ra Riot, with openers
Seems So Bright, while feasting your eyes on art that explores the intersection
of pop culture and the street.

Sound like an interesting evening to you, too?
>>GET TICKETS<<

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NEW PHOTOS: Badly Drawn Boy @ Spiegeltent in New York on 8/14/07

Though I love the Spiegeltent, perhaps it's not exactly the right venue for every occasion.
At least that's my thinking after seeing one of my heroes, Damon Gough, performing many
of his best Badly Drawn Boy tunes under the tent.



It was an off night for the master from Manchester. And I have to chalk it up to the
venue. While it may be perfect for DJs and solo acoustic acts, I'm beginning to think it
may not be best for a band that is fully wired -- even if the music has an acoustic attitude
at its heart.

I never thought I'd find myself praising Wester Hall, but his set last winter at Webster
featured such a far superior sound that I found myself wistful for that winter show. So
allow me to present one of the more brilliant moments from that show to act as a
soundtrack as you read the review of Badly Drawn Boy @ Webster. 

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