Styx To Release The Grand Illusion & Pieces Of Eight Live DVDStyx will release The Grand Illusion & Pieces of Eight Live on DVD/2-CD set, which features the band playing both multi-platinum albums live in their entirety for the first time. The set was filmed November 9, 2010 at Memphis, Tennessee's legendary Orpheum Theatre. Currently, there is a preview of the 2-DVD set in the form of a performance of "Blue Collar Man" on YouTube. The Grand Illusion & Pieces of Eight Live is due next week.
Elvis Presley Enterprises Announces Contest To Find Best Elvis Tribute ArtistElvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) has announced a contest in which it will search for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist. In the process judges for the organization will visit several fairs, festivals and other venues hosting tribute contests. Judges will look for the "best representation of the Elvis legacy" in vocals, style, stage wear and stage presence. The winner will be named the "2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist."
ABBA To Release First New Song In 18 YearsABBA will be releasing a new single-their first in 18 years. The demo medley song, "From a Twinkling Star to a Passing Angel," was recorded during the band's recording sessions in 1981, but remained unreleased until now. It will be released as part of the band's upcoming reissue of their final album The Visitors, which is scheduled for release on April 23. The album will include the original release as well as six bonus songs and a DVD of archive materials.
Michael Jackson Honored On Hollywood Boulevard By ChildrenMichael Jackson was honored with a special block of sidewalk on Hollywood Boulevard in which the print from his famed sequin glove was pressed along with a shoe print. Michael's children, Prince, Paris and Blanket added their hand prints at the ceremony. Justin Bieber also attended and was introduced to the assembled crowd by Paris: "My father would have been proud to mentor this person - Justin Bieber - and I am a big fan of his."