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A few months before Guns N' Roses long-anticipated "Chinese Democracy" was released, Kevin "Skwerl" Cogill leaked a few of its tracks to his website. Then the FBI invaded his house and all hell broke loose. The week of his sentencing, he sat down with infoMania's Ben Hoffman to discuss how it all went down.
The infoMania Tech Report is a weekly segment where technology guru Ben Hoffman takes a look at the newest tech products, gadgets and video games. It has been called "the funniest tech show on the web." (No source for that quote is available at this time. In fact, there's a good chance it was made up.) For more Ben visit http://current.com/techreport/ and Current TV.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.A few months before Guns N' Roses long-anticipated "Chinese Democracy" was released,... more
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This week on infoMania 'The Bachelorette' is so full off love it will make you sick, Glenn Beck goes crazy, Sarah looks at doofy husbands in commercials, Sergio digs up some old MTV videos, and Ben investigates the dark world of illegal file sharing.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.This week on infoMania 'The Bachelorette' is so full off love it will make you sick,... more
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The day China becomes a democracy will probably be the day the entire world is liberated from governing systems. Wait a minute does that even make any sense?
I don’t know if that makes sense or not but what did catch my eye today where some new ads by MTV China! That’s right you heard it from Casualty of Design first China actually has an MTV.
Well if you still don’t believe us you can go to the MTV-China website and check it out for yourself, its 100% legit. I don’t know why maybe its just me but for some reason I didn’t think the Chinese government would let MTV into their living rooms. I mean for god sakes the Dali Lama can’t even be talked about in China let alone watched on television!
In any case its nice to see the tentacles of our American way of life stretching across the Pacific to the mystical land of China. This is great now they can see all the wonderful things they make for us at dirt wages marketed and sold to the masses for hundreds of times more money then they where paid to make it. Ah the wonderful cycle of demand, manufacture, consumer, advertiser… BANK!
Is it just me or does anyone else here think its odd you can't watch the Dali Lama on TV but you can watch "The Real World"... which ironically draws you away from the REAL WORLD!
Peace,
~ Mind ControlThe day China becomes a democracy will probably be the day the entire world is... more
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Nessuna reunion. Axl Rose non lasia spazio a dubbi o speculazioni: i Guns 'N Roses non torneranno insieme. Rose ha voluto comunicare direttamente con i fan e lo ha fatto tramite il web, su due community di suoi fan, specificando che "Chinese Democracy" non è un disco solista ma frutto del lavoro di un gruppo, e che chi ha pensato che fosse il preludio a un ritorno alla formazione originale si sbagliava di grosso.Nessuna reunion. Axl Rose non lasia spazio a dubbi o speculazioni: i Guns 'N Roses non... more
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On this edition of Critic Critic, the Daily Fix turns to its very own puffed up blowhard, Peter Grumbine to get his take on the "comebacks" of 2008. After years of non-existence, New Kids on the Block reunited and released their new album, "The Block." Robert Plant re-surfaced, this time with Alison Krauss, not Led Zeppelin. Ike Turner tried to make a comeback, but went away instead. Axl Rose spent 14 years on his comeback, and released Chinese Democracy this year. Britney Spears attempted a comeback last year, but is reeling in the attention with her newest album, "Circus."
The Daily Fix is the first music blog on TV airing on Current TV. The 2-minute daily music news show delivers cutting edge music news and insightful opinion in compelling short doses, utilizing MP3's and user-generated video from all over the web. Hosted by Douglas Caballero, the show airs daily at 9:31am, 1:31pm, 5:31pm, 8:31pm, 12:31am, 4:31am Eastern Time and can be found online at current.com/dailyfix.On this edition of Critic Critic, the Daily Fix turns to its very own puffed up... more
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This week in music, Moby, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper and Henry Rollins are all tapped for upcoming comedy film. You Tube holds contest for aspiring musicians to perform at Carnegie Hall. Kid Rock requests community service for performing in Iraq - denied! Swedish hip-hopster, Dave Monopoly hits, kicks and runs over Jazz pianist John Osnes. Boy George admits to handcuffing, but not beating, male escort. Guns N' Roses threatens Dr.Pepper. Bono's Red Foundation launches Red Wire for World AIDS Day. Lil' Wayne and Coldplay lead Grammy nominations. Clipse releases free mixtape. Singer-songwriter, Odetta passes at 77.
The Daily Fix is the first music blog on TV airing on Current TV. The 2-minute daily music news show delivers cutting edge music news and insightful opinion in compelling short doses, utilizing MP3's and user-generated video from all over the web. Hosted by Douglas Caballero, the show airs daily at 9:31am, 1:31pm, 5:31pm, 8:31pm, 12:31am, 4:31am Eastern Time and can be found online at current.com/dailyfix.This week in music, Moby, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper and Henry Rollins are all tapped for... more
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Il quotidiano inglese "The Sun" ha pubblicato la notizia che la casa discografica che da anni ormai lavora con i Guns'nRoses è piuttosto adirata per il comportamento del leader dalla band. Dopo aver lanciato "Chinese Democracy", Axl Rose è praticamente scomparso, lasciando il lavoro della promozione agli altri, cosa che non ha giovato alle vendite dall'album.Il quotidiano inglese "The Sun" ha pubblicato la notizia che la casa discografica che... more
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Beyond the album title, Guns N' Roses, known as "Qiang Hua" in China, did not shy away from pressing Beijing's most sensitive buttons. One line in the title track has Axl Rose singing, "Blame it on the Falun Gong. They've seen the end and you can't hold on now," as if addressing Communist Party leaders. Falun Gong gained international recognition after Beijing banned the movement, saying that its adherents disturbed social stability. The album art features Beijing artist Shi Lifeng's Red Star painting, which portrays a bloodied fist holding up a star covered by flailing figures. Guns N' Roses' label, Geffen Records, told the Chinese press that it did not expect to obtain approval to distribute the album in mainland China. Access within China to the album's Web site has also reportedly been intermittent or blocked.Beyond the album title, Guns N' Roses, known as "Qiang Hua" in China, did not shy away... more
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Con la scelta della piattaforma musicale di MySpace per presentare l'ultimo attesissimo successo, Chinese Democracy, i Guns potranno essere ascoltati prima sul web e solo successivamente potranno essere acquistati in negozio (dal 23 novembre negli Usa presso la catena di elettronica Best Buy) . Il gruppo di Axl è tornato dopo 17 anni (in realtà sono solo una parte della band storica, infatti, come ben noto Slash, McKagan e Sorum suonano nei Velvet Revolver), finalmente dando vita ad un album annunciato già da tempo. Come detto prima, ufficialmente potrà essere ascoltato via web ( i brani potranno esesre ascoltati ma non scaricati) ma già alcune canzoni sono circolate recentemente in vari modi, anche in versioni pirata, ed il successo è stato già sancito dai numerosi download su BitTorrent. Non ci resta che collegarci ed ascolatre.Con la scelta della piattaforma musicale di MySpace per presentare l'ultimo... more
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LOS ANGELES – Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" is a reality.
The soft-drink maker said in March that it would give a free soda to everyone in America if the album dropped in 2008. "Chinese Democracy," infamously delayed since recording began in 1994, goes on sale Sunday.
"We never thought this day would come," Tony Jacobs, Dr Pepper's vice president of marketing, said in a statement. "But now that it's here, all we can say is: The Dr Pepper's on us."
Beginning Sunday at 12:01 a.m., coupons for a free 20-ounce soda will be available for 24 hours on Dr Pepper's Web site. They'll be honored until Feb. 28.
Dr Pepper is owned by Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
well they would have to give something away for free to make people want to go out and get the new GnR album...LOS ANGELES – Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the... more
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Chinese Democracy, the album that has been 14 years in the making and the subject of Axl Rose's obsession, will finally hit the stores Sunday November 23rd, available only at Best Buy stores.
As a side note Dr. Pepper promised to give every American a free Dr. Pepper if the album was released this year, so we will see if they actually pay up the potential 300 million free Dr. Peppers...
click the link for the LA Times review of the new album.Chinese Democracy, the album that has been 14 years in the making and the subject of... more
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The Daily Fix is breaking down the numbers of rocks most anticipated album, Guns N' Roses latest, "Chinese Democracy." We'll tell you how many years it took to complete, how many producers, guitarists and studios were used, how many riots it caused, stars it was awarded, chicken coops it built, stores it will be in, and Dr.Peppers it will give out. Find out who leaked how many tracks and how much jail time they got, what NBA star rapped how many verses, and how many labels planned on releasing it. How much does it cost, and how much could it make?
The Daily Fix is the first music blog on TV airing on Current TV. The 2-minute daily music news show delivers cutting edge music news and insightful opinion in compelling short doses, utilizing MP3's and user-generated video from all over the web. Hosted by Douglas Caballero, the show airs daily at 9:31am, 1:31pm, 5:31pm, 8:31pm, 12:31am, 4:31am Eastern Time and can be found online at current.com/dailyfix.The Daily Fix is breaking down the numbers of rocks most anticipated album, Guns N'... more
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Campaigns are finally over, Election Day has passed, and Obama's moving into the White House! We can all move forward as a country and focus on something we all agree needs our collective attention - the economy! The Daily Fix brings you the top three songs to help stimulate the economy by Guns N' Roses, Jermaine Dupri and Tag Body Spray and AC/DC - where you can get them, and why you want to. From polls to purchases, let's consider this just another loyal American duty we can do for our country.
The Daily Fix is the first music blog on TV airing on Current TV. The 2-minute daily music news show delivers cutting edge music news and insightful opinion in compelling short doses, utilizing MP3's and user-generated video from all over the web. Hosted by Douglas Caballero, the show airs daily at 9:31am, 1:31pm, 5:31pm, 8:31pm, 12:31am, 4:31am Eastern Time and can be found online at current.com/dailyfix.Campaigns are finally over, Election Day has passed, and Obama's moving into the White... more
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In one of the more bizarre and, let's not be shy, pathetic marketing campaigns, Dr Pepper has pledged to give everyone that buys Guns N Roses new album Chinese Democracy a free can of its odd-tasting beverage. It's actually making good on a pledge it made 17 years ago, when it promised the freebie to all fans should GnR ever release its latest album.
Two people in the country will be denied a free can, however - ex-band members Slash and Buckethead. Dr Pepper said it was showing "solidarity" with frontman Axl Rose. However, Rose said: "As some of Buckethead's performances are on our album, I'll share my Dr Pepper with him."
Anyway, frankly, who cares? All the fuss about the record's release is bound to be far more exciting than the music itself.In one of the more bizarre and, let's not be shy, pathetic marketing campaigns, Dr... more
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Another week, another mouthful! This week Lil' Wayne racks up BET awards, gun charges, and possible possession of weed. Guns N' Roses hits the airwaves with the first track off their anticipated, "Chinese Democracy." Worth the wait? Not too sure. U2 scores $19 million worth of Live Nation stock, while Imeem cans employees and suffers from economic drop. Metallica hits the road, and "Death Magnetic" hits jukebox highs. John Rich hits Jerry Montano. The Black Keys sit in with ZZ Top, and the music world mourns the loss of a Four Top, Levi Stubbs. All this on your Weekly Fix.
The Daily Fix is the first music blog on TV airing on Current TV. The 2-minute daily music news show delivers cutting edge music news and insightful opinion in compelling short doses, utilizing MP3's and user-generated video from all over the web. Hosted by Douglas Caballero, the show airs daily at 9:31am, 1:31pm, 5:31pm, 8:31pm, 12:31am, 4:31am Eastern Time and can be found online at current.com/dailyfix.Another week, another mouthful! This week Lil' Wayne racks up BET awards, gun charges,... more
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Dopo 17 anni tornano i Guns ‘n’ Roses: il 23 novembre prossimo esce il nuovo album, “Chinese Democracy“, la cui realizzazione sarebbe costata oltre 13 milioni di dollari. Una cifra folle per la produzione di un disco.
L’etichetta Geffen, che detiene i diritti della band, e la catena di negozi Best Buy hanno confermato le voci insistenti di uscita del disco, che sarà disponibile dal mese prossimo sia online che nelle filiali della catena.Dopo 17 anni tornano i Guns ‘n’ Roses: il 23 novembre prossimo esce il nuovo... more
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Esce, non esce. Quando esce? Le domande e i dubbi sul nuovo album dei Guns N’ Roses si sono moltiplicate negli ultimi mesi. Ora possiamo darvi informazioni certe: “Chinese Democracy” esce il 23 novembre.Esce, non esce. Quando esce? Le domande e i dubbi sul nuovo album dei Guns N’ Roses... more
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Bringing rock’s most notorious shaggy dog story to its conclusion, representatives of Guns N’ Roses confirmed on Wednesday that its long-delayed and expensive new album will finally be released next month.
The album, “Chinese Democracy,” will go on sale Nov. 23 at Best Buy stores and online as part of an exclusive deal, the chain and Guns N’ Roses’ record label, Geffen, announced, confirming rumors that have been circulating in the music press for weeks. It will be the first new album in 17 years by the band, which has sold more than 42 million albums in the United States, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.
“The release of ‘Chinese Democracy’ marks a historic moment in rock n’ roll,” the band’s managers, Irving Azoff and Andy Gould, said in a statement. “Guns N’ Roses fans have every reason to celebrate, for this is only the beginning.”
The album, produced by Axl Rose — the only remaining original member — and Caram Costanzo, will contain 14 songs, and Best Buy is already accepting advance orders at its Web site, bestbuy.com.
“Chinese Democracy” has been in the works for 14 years at enormous cost; a report in The New York Times in 2005 put recording expenses to that point at $13 million, based on record company documents. Many recording deadlines and release dates have come and gone over the years, exasperating fans and turning the very phrase “Chinese Democracy” into pop-culture shorthand for any endless and indulgent folly.
Mr. Rose has been promoting the album on tour since 2001, and over the years many songs have leaked on the Internet. But only recently, it seemed, did a concrete plan for the album’s release take shape.
Last month a new Guns N’ Roses song, “Shackler’s Revenge,” was released on the video game Rock Band 2, and another new song, “If the World,” plays during the closing credits of the new film “Body of Lies,” which opened last week. At 5 a.m. Wednesday, the song “Chinese Democracy” was officially released to radio stations around the country.
The fan reaction online was instantaneous. By 5:01, one listener had already posted a comment on a fan discussion page, mygnrforum.com.
“Its awesome!!!,” the post said.Bringing rock’s most notorious shaggy dog story to its conclusion, representatives... more
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Best Buy will be the exclusive retailer for Guns N' Roses decade-plus-in-the-making new album "Chinese Democracy" before year's end, sources close to the situation tell Billboard. Some details of the deal are still being worked out, including the release date.
The news brings a semblance of closure to the bizarre history of "Democracy," which Guns N' Roses has been working on since the mid-1990s. Since then, every original member of the once mighty group has left besides vocalist Axl Rose, and millions of dollars have been spent working on the new material.
"Democracy" was most recently on the Interscope release schedule in March 2007. The endless delays encountered by the project reached comic levels this spring, when soft drink manufacturer Dr Pepper offered to send a free can of the beverage to "everyone in America" (excluding ex-GNR members Slash and Buckethead) if "Chinese Democracy" were to arrive anytime during the calendar year 2008.
In June, nine purported "mastered, finished" tracks from the album were leaked online, prompting an FBI investigation into their source. A sign "Chinese Democracy" was perhaps finally nearing release came in July, when the band agreed to debut new track "Shackler's Revenge" in the video game "Rock Band 2," which hit stores earlier this month.
Guns N' Roses is now managed by Irving Azoff's Front Line Management, and Azoff is a well-known proponent of issuing albums exclusively through retailers. He released the Eagles' "Long Road Out Of Eden" through Wal-Mart in 2007, much to the chagrin of other merchants, but the album was a runaway hit, having sold 3.1 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
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