A New Artist on MTV's Top Charts

You probably have heard his name or his new hit song, "Whataya Want From Me", this new artist, Adam Lambert, has quickly became the new "It Man" in the music world. He grew up in San Diego California, and originally started his career by performing at Jewish events and parties. Later in his life, he decided to give theater a try. He was seen in the Jewish Musical, The Ten Commandments. He played his role as Joshua. After, The Ten Commandments, Lambert became more interested in musicals. He also appeared in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, as well as Fiddler on the Roof. At the young age of 19, Lambert left the states to tour with Anita Mann Productions and found that his voice could bring him a lot of success. He continued to follow his dreams by entering himself into the eighth season of American Idol. Unfortunately Lambert did not win the title, but was satisfied as runner up. After the shows appearance, RCA records offered the artist a deal, which he quickly took. He recently made his debut performance at the 2009 American Music Awards, singing his single "For Your Entertainment". The performance was a chance for Lambert to truly come out, and show fans what he was all about. Lambert is bringing something new to the music world, he is a true individual, and shows his creative, unique, tactics through his music. Unlike the other artists on MTV's charts, Adam is striving to make a change, not just fit it in with the others. His first album entitled "For Your Entertainment" proved different can in fact be good. Lambert has been said to be the next Michael Jackson of our time, he is quickly rising and many fans hope to see more of his work on the Billboard Charts next month. He is one of the few, homosexual artists, who have made it this far. Hopefully he will be able to stick around and keep encouraging others to be themselves with his inspiring music. Keep up with Adam and his success by clicking here.

There's a New Judge in Town

As the next season of American Idol arrives, so does a friendly face. As fans sat down, on February 9, to watch the premiere of the newest season of American Idol, a different twist appeared on screen. American Idol is a television show that allows its participants to share with the world their own talent. The show was originally created by Simon Fuller. Fuller created the show off of the popular British show, Pop Idol. It wasn’t until 2002 when American Idol premiered on the Fox Network. Since 2002 when the show first came out, it has become one of the most popular shows on American television. Viewers are even capable of voting for their favorite artist on the show, through text messages. Recently, American Idol just signed a new judge to the show. The talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres, made her first debut on the series. American Idol is a unique television program that allows inspiring singers and songwriters, to appear for their first time in front of several well known stars. The stars then judge them on their capability to perform, and narrow down the contestants, show by show, until there is only one standing. Degenerates is the shows newest Judge, and quite possibly the most sensitive as well. Ellen was seen giving constructive, yet polite criticism to the contestants, unlike her fellow Judge Simon Cowell. However some fans and critics of the famous show have questioned Ellen's appropriateness as a Judge. Ellen responded by saying "I'll tell you what I do know: I do know what it's like to stand on a stage and try to please an entire roomful of people. ... That is a hard thing to do." Some American Idol fans enjoy the presence of this new star on stage, and I must admit I am one of them. It’s extremely refreshing to see a new face judging these inspiring artists. Hopefully we will continue to see Ellen through out the season.
Stay tuned weekly with American Idol and the Ellen DeGeneres by clicking here.

Waving Hello to New Talent

As previously reported, Lady Gaga still remains on top of the billboard charts, with her fame glowing song, "Bad Romance". Gaga has had the opportunity to stick it out, as number one, for quite some time now, however listeners are beginning to hear a different genre of music, more towards the bottom of the billboard charts. An up and coming rapper, who calls himself "Drake", is starting to appear more and more on MTV. Before his appearance in the music world, Drake took his part in acting. He played a main role in the television series, “Degrassi: The Next Generation”. He then tried his talent singing, performing with the all time famous, Lil Wayne. The two came together to produce several of Lil Wayne’s top selling tracks. Not long after, Wayne’s producers decided to give Drake a shot of his own. In 2009 Drake signed with “Young Money Entertainment”. As we all watch the star rise into fame, we are slowly beginning to hear his music on our radios. Music lovers are beginning to see his name featured on some of MTV’s music charts. Drake is featured as, number four, on MTV’s top ring tone chart, with his well known song entitled “Forever”. He is definitely climbing the ladder to the top of the rap industry, however Drake has to yet to appear on any of the top Billboard charts. His talent is noticeable, and with his fans support, many feel Drake has the capability to be the next “Lil Wayne”. So what is next for this new artist? He is currently said to be working on his new album, which has not yet had a release date. Drake has a far journey ahead of him; will he make it to the top, and stand alone without the support of his friend Lil Wayne? Fans can stay in tune with Drake's success, by clicking here.

Tuesday January 26th, will GaGa Show?

The famous, Lady GaGa, is currently touring on her Monster Ball campaign. GaGa, has held out, as number one, in the charts for several weeks now, with her hit, "Bad Romance". Not only has the artist been featured weekly on MTV, but her songs have been heard on the radio month after month. The artist plans to travel the globe, entertaining her fans with her latest album in-titled, "The Fame Monster". More information concerning concert dates and places, can be viewed here. As most Purdue students and faculty already well know, a concert was surprisingly suddenly cancelled, that was planned to be held right here on our very own campus, inside Elliot Hall of Music. As students of Purdue University, and other individuals from around the area, packed into the Hall, eagerly waiting for the arrival of Lady GaGa, a very unexpected announcement was made. Claims have been made, stating that the artist had passed out, earlier before the show had begun. Reasonings for the cancelation of the performance varied between Lady GaGa's illness and, technical difficulties with stage equipment. The show was rescheduled for tonight, Tuesday January 26th. Some fans believe she will yet again be absent at her show. I would have to agree. The concert was cancelled in a very abnormal matter, and with out any fore warnings. Some feel that GaGa has to much fame, to perform in a small town like, West Lafayette. So what will happen tonight in Elliot Hall of Music, will the the unpredictable Lady GaGa step foot on our very own stage?

MTV Blog Idea

Through out my twelve blogs, I will shortly begin to produce, I am hoping to research music. In particular I will focus on the popular television station MTV, also known as Music Television Station. MTV, is viewed through out the country, and has fans of all different age groups. A large portion of MTV's viewers, consists of college students, so I thought maintaining blogs concerning this channel would be beneficial to my peers, as well as other students on different college campuses. I will also be writing about television shows that are shown on MTV. I will also research the characters and their backgrounds that are on MTV’s shows. More information about music premiered on MTV is available here. My blogs will consist of upcoming music, that has yet to reach listeners radios. I also will advertise new rising artists, including a small background profile of the individuals. I will blog about the producers whom make the music, and guide the artists, we all love, into the spot light. I will research breaking news, consisting of individuals in the music world. I will keep up with MTV's top music charts, and review the artist whom is featured as number one on that particular week. I will then go further into the charts, and research the artists, albums and songs that are featured, and expand on that certain genre of music. I hope to produce interesting and useful blogs weekly, so that music fans of the popular television station, MTV, can gain more knowledge and facts about the music they are listening to.