Every Tuesday (well OK, almost every Tuesday) Listen In does it’s best to bring all the happenings, going-ons and news in the music world. Typically, we’ll serve up the Billboard chart toppers, new album releases, and the hottest music news. Without further adieu, let’s get started.
Album Releases
John Mayer - Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles
G-Unit - T.O.S.: Terminate On Sight
Vanessa Hudgens - Identified
Relient K - The Bird and the Bee Sides
The Thrillseekers - Nightmusic, Volume 3
Chart Listings
Lil Wayne Feat. Static Major - “Lollipop”
Leona Lewis - “Bleeding Love”
Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - “Bust It Baby Part 2″
Rihanna - “Take A Bow”
Usher Feat. Young Jeezy - “Love In This Club”
Music News
Bon Jovi is Playing a Free Concert in NYC
Iconic New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi will play a free concert in Central Park on July 12, mayor Michael Bloomberg announced today (June 30).
Alongside frontman Jon Bon Jovi, as well as officials from Major League Baseball and Bank of America, Bloomberg outlined the details of the event at a City Hall press conference.
The show, billed as an “All-Star Concert in Central Park,” will take place in conjunction with the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which is set for July 15 at Yankee Stadium.
A Lost Beatles Interview is Set to be Aired After 44 Years of Dormancy
The British Broadcasting Corp. will air a long lost Beatles interview featuring John Lennon and Paul McCartney talking about the day they met and their songwriting partnership.
The precious film sat forgotten for 44 years in a garage in south London until film fan Richard Jeffs realized a piece of pop history was contained inside.
50,000 People Honor Nelson Mandela on His 90th Birthday
Will Smith charmed the crowd, Amy Winehouse wowed them just by showing up — but Nelson Mandela proved to be the biggest star of all at a concert Friday in honor of the South African statesman’s 90th birthday.
Acts including Queen, Razorlight, Leona Lewis and a host of African stars joined more than 40,000 music fans for the outdoor show in London’s Hyde Park, hosted by movie star Smith and held to mark Mandela’s birthday on July 18.
That’s it for this week. Take it easy music lovers.
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