Los Angeles: TV on the Radio @ The Music Box

Wednesday 11 May 2011 at 8:00pm

The Music Box
6126 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, Los Angeles CA 90028
United States
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Tel: 323.464.0808
Web: www.themusicbox.la

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TV on the Radio is an American art rock band formed in 2001 in Brooklyn, New York, whose music spans numerous diverse genres, from post-punk to electro and free jazz to soul music.

The group has released several EPs including their debut Young Liars (2003), and four critically acclaimed studio albums: Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes (2004), Return to Cookie Mountain (2006), Dear Science (2008), and Nine Types of Light (2011).

TV on the Radio is composed of Tunde Adebimpe (vocals/loops), David Andrew Sitek (guitars/keyboards/loops) and Kyp Malone (vocals/guitars/bass/loops). For “Return to Cookie Mountain”, they added Jaleel Bunton (drums/vocals/loops/guitars) and Gerard Smith (bass/keyboards) as official members. Smith died from cancer on April 20, 2011.

Other contributors have included David Bowie (vocals), Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs (guitar), Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead (vocals), Martin Perna of Antibalas (saxophones, flute) and Katrina Ford of Celebration (vocals).

Los Angeles: Anna Waronker @ The Satellite

Anna Waronker

Wednesday 11 May 2011 at 9:00pm

The Satellite
1717 Silver Lake Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles 90026
United States
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Web: www.thesatellitela.com

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Anna Jeanette Waronker (born July 10, 1972) is a singer/songwriter, composer, and producer best known as the former frontwoman of That Dog. She is the daughter of producer Lenny Waronker and actress/musician Donna Loren, the sister of session drummer Joey Waronker, and is married to Steven Shane McDonald of Redd Kross.

Los Angeles: Coheed and Cambria @ Club Nokia

Coheed and Cambria

Wednesday 11 May 2011

Club Nokia
800 West Olympic Blvd. Suite A335
Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles 90015
United States
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Tel: (213) 765-7000
Web: www.clubnokia.com

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Coheed and Cambria is an American rock band from Nyack, New York. Formed in 1995, the group incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, metal and post-hardcore.

All of Coheed and Cambria’s albums are concept albums that reveal a science fiction storyline called The Amory Wars, a story written by lead singer Claudio Sanchez, which has been transcribed into a series of comic books, as well as a full length novel. The band has released five studio albums, three live albums, and several special-edition releases. In 2008, the band held a four-day concert series, Neverender, during which they played their first four studio albums in succession. Their fifth studio album, Year of the Black Rainbow, which is a prequel to the series, was released on April 13, 2010.

Reese Witherspoon’s family Belize-honeymoon

Reese Witherspoon took her children on her honeymoon. The ‘Water for Elephants’ actress married agent Jim Toth last month and the pair, along with Ava, 11, and seven-year-old Deacon – her kids with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe – jetted into Belize on April 4 for a romantic six-day stay.

Modern Family and Glee honoured by GLAAD

‘Modern Family’ and ‘Glee’ were honoured at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) last night (10.04.11).

Fergie attracted to charitable Josh Duhamel

Josh Duhamel’s charitable nature makes him more attractive to his wife Fergie.  The Black Eyed Peas singer told how proud she is of her spouse as he was awarded the Red Cross Spirit Award at the charity’s annual Red Tie Affair over the weekend in recognition of his work with the charity after the Haiti earthquake in 2010 and more recently helped raise $150,000 for victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, with his Tokidoki relief run, which was held on Santa Monica beach, on March 27.

Victoria Beckham wants to name daughter Santa

Victoria Beckham wants to name her daughter Santa.  The fashion designer – who has children Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight, and six-year-old Cruz with soccer star David Beckham – is currently considering names for her new baby, and has been inspired by the Los Angeles suburb of Santa Monica.

Hugh Hefner has no ageing concerns

Hugh Hefner doesn’t worry about his age because he lives by the motto “you’re as young as the girl you feel”.

Neve Campbell: I know that ghosts exist because I’ve seen one

Neve Campbell claims she’s seen a ghost. The ‘Scream 4’ actress says her former home in Los Angeles was haunted and she used to have frequent encounters with a woman who had been murdered in the property.

Courteney Cox’s special bond with David

Courteney Cox says she and estranged husband David Arquette will always share a “special bond”. The couple – who have a six-year-old daughter, Coco, together – announced their separation last October after 11 years of marriage and while Courteney is unsure of their future, she knows they will always be in each other’s lives.

Simon Cowell urged to slow down by mother

Simon Cowell’s mother has urged him to cut back on his heavy workload for the sake of his health. The music mogul is currently juggling the launch of his pop star search show ‘The X Factor’ in the US with his other presenting and production commitments including UK ‘X Factor’, ‘America’s Got Talent’ and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and his mother Julie is worried about the toll his many responsibilities are taking on him.

Jessica Simpson honoured to perform for troops

Jessica Simpson has been handpicked by Michelle Obama to sing for the families of US troops. The singer-and-actress was asked by the US First Lady – the wife of President Barack Obama – to perform on Wednesday (13.04.11) at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, and admits it’s a “huge honour”.

Elizabeth Hurley gets on well with Arun Nayar

Elizabeth Hurley still spends “lots of time” with her estranged husband Arun Nayar. The actress-and-model – who filed for divorce from the Indian textile heir earlier this month after four years of marriage – insists their separation doesn’t mean they are on bad terms with one another.

Los Angeles: Mogwai @ Mayan Theatre

Mogwai

Tuesday 10 May 2011 at 8:00pm

Mayan Theatre
1038 S. Hill St
Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles 90015
United States
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Tel: 213-746-4287
Web: www.clubmayan.com

All ages
$25
$35.70 w/ service fees

Los Angeles: Andrew W.K. @ Echoplex

Andrew W.K.
Tuesday 10 May 2011 at 9:00pm

Echoplex
1154 Glendale Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90026
United States
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Tel: (213) 413-8200
Web: www.attheecho.com

18+

Britney Spears hints at third marriage

Britney Spears won’t rule out a third marriage. The ‘Till The World Ends’ singer – who split from husband Kevin Federline in 2006 after two years of marriage, while her union with childhood friend Jason Alexander was annulled in January 2004 – has been dating agent Jason Trawick for two years and says she’s very happy with him and would consider tying the knot if he proposed.