September 2006

IN DEPTH: Frank Borin on RHCP iTunes Originals

In addition to Apple's announcement of new iPods and a slick new version of iTunes that includes the addition of full-length movies to their store, the company also unleashed the first entirely video edition of iTunes Originals — a series that spotlights bands through exclusive live recordings and interview segments.

The first act to get the video treatment is Red Hot Chili Peppers. A few of the band's official music videos are mixed  with new footage of the band being interviewed and performing their hits.

Director Frank Borin — who oversaw the live performance shoot —  fills us in on the details:

NEWS: mtvU Woodie Nominees

mtvU has announced the nominees for the second annual Woodie Awards, a unique ceremony that lets college students vote for their favorite artists. Winners will be announced at a live event scheduled for October 25 at NYC club Roseland Ballroom, which will then be broadcast November 2 on mtvU A half hour version with highlights from the show will also be subsequently shown on MTV and MTV2.

Categories and nominees are as follows...

Woodie of the Year -- (Artist of the Year) - The artists who made the biggest splash on mtvU and the college music scene this past year.

NEWS: Buckcherry Crazy Bitch Video Suit

If you've been trolling the internet for Buckcherry's now infamous "Crazy Bitch" video to no avail, there is a reason why it's gone missing. A lawsuit has been filed against the band, their current record label and other related companies on behalf of a 16 year old girl who claims she was coerced into appearing topless and in various sexual scenarios for the video shoot. According to sources, however, all participants in the video has to show proof that they were over 18 years old and sign a release form further reaffirming their age. Band attorney Skip Miller is quoted in several news stories as stating "This woman filled out a release form with false information. And once it was determined this woman was underage, the video was removed."

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