Universal Music Russia Artists' News http://www.universalmusic.ru/news/?lng=en en Copyright (c) 2007-2010, Universal Music Russia. All rights reserved. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:38:02 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=672&news=1165 ERYKAH BADU ANNOUNCES NEW RELEASE DATE FOR NEW AMERYKAH, PART II: RETURN OF THE ANKH IN STORES MARCH 30, 2010 (January 21, 2010, New York, NY) – Universal Motown Records multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter-actress ERYKAH BADU announced via Twitter that she will release her fifth studio album, New Amerykah, Part II: Return of the Ankh, on March 30, 2010.. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=835&news=1143 KELIS SIGNS TO INTERSCOPE RECORDS (Santa Monica, CA) – Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Kelis announced today that she will release her next album through will.. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=833&news=1142 JUSTIN BIEBER REIGNS SUPREME WITH THE TOP NEW ARTIST DEBUT OF 2009 ALL SEVEN SONGS FROM DEBUT CD IN THE BILLBOARD HOT 100 JUSTIN BIEBER’s MY WORLD, DEBUT ALBUM ON ISLAND RECORDS, ENTERS SOUNDSCAN AT #6 – YOUTUBE VIEWS TOP 100 MILLION!! ALBUM FUELED BY FOUR CONSECUTIVE TOP 40 HITS: “ONE TIME,” “ONE LESS LONELY GIRL,” “LOVE ME,” AND “FAVORITE GIRL” First solo artist in Billboard Hot 100 HISTORY to send four songs from a debut album into the Top 40 prior to album’s release Worldwide Teen Island sensation on tour in EUROPE this week with Taylor Swift (Nov.. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=344&news=1125 RIHANNA ANNOUNCES RATED R TRACKLIST AS iTUNES PRE-ORDER AND "RUSSIAN ROULETTE" DIGITAL SINGLE GO ON SALE AT 12:00 AM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 4TH STUDIO ALBUM RATED R SET FOR NOVEMBER 23 RELEASE AS "RUSSIAN ROULETTE" ROCKETS UP THE AIRPLAY CHARTS; VIDEO SET TO PREMIERE ON ABC'S "20/20" ON NOVEMBER 13 NEW VIDEO FOR "WAIT YOUR TURN" TO PREMIERE EXCLUSIVELY ON RIHANNANOW.. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=131&news=1124 ANDREA BOCELLI ‘MY CHRISTMAS’ The album for Christmas 2009 Whose will be the record most heard in homes around the country this Christmas? Chances are that more people will choose to share My Christmas with Andrea Bocelli than any other.. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=742&news=1123 LADY GAGA ANNOUNCES TRACK LIST & COLLECTOR’S EDITION ART BOOK OF THE FAME MONSTER RE-RELEASE OF THE ALBUM INCLUDES DUET WITH BEYONCE (Santa Monica, CA) – Lady Gaga announced the track listing for the eagerly-awaited re-release of her massively successful debut album, The Fame, entitled The Fame Monster.. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=832&news=1122 George Michael’s new single ‘December Song’ released 14th December 2009 on Island Records To coincide with the holiday season and by public demand, George Michael will release a brand new version of his single ‘December Song’ on the 14th December on Island Records, also available on download from 13th.. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=565&news=1117 SUPER-PRODUCER TIMBALAND TO RELEASE TIMBALAND PRESENTS SHOCK VALUE II ON NOVEMBER 23RD, 2009, ON Mosley Music Group/Blackground Records/Interscope Records FOLLOW-UP TO 2007’S MULTI-PLATINUM SHOCK VALUE FEATURES SPECIAL GUESTS JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, NELLY FURTADO, KATY PERRY, MILEY CYRUS, THE FRAY, CHAD KROEGER OF NICKELBACK, DRAKE, CHRIS DAUGHTRY, AND MANY OTHERS DIGITAL SINGLE “MORNING AFTER DARK” AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH VERIZON V CAST BEGINNING OCTOBER 23RD AND ITUNES OCTOBER 27TH Oct 22, 2009— Santa Monica, CA — Multi-platinum producer, prolific hit-maker, and sonic innovator Timbaland will release his third solo album, entitled Timbaland Presents Shock Value II, on November 23rd, 2009, on Mosley Music Group/Blackground Records/Interscope Records.. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&news=1116 THE WAIT IS OVA!!! RIHANNA’s NEW ALBUM - RATED R - HITS MONDAY, NOV.. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=811&news=1113 ALL-STAR ROSTER OF CELEBRITY PRODUCERS CELEBRATE THE KING OF POP WITH THE RELEASE OF MICHAEL JACKSON: THE REMIX SUITE ALBUM IN STORES OCTOBER 20TH New York, NY — Universal Motown Records has enlisted the hottest producers in the game to pay homage to Michael Jackson by remixing their favorite tracks from the Motown era of The Jackson 5’s timeless catalog of gems and jams.. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&news=1112 LADY GAGA ANNOUNCES “THE MONSTER BALL” NEW TOUR BEGINS NOVEMBER 27 IN MONTREAL (SANTA MONICA, CA) - International pop superstar Lady Gaga today announced plans for her next North American tour, entitled “The Monster Ball.. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=10&news=1111 50 CENT OFFERS FANS MORE BANG FOR THEIR BUCK DELIVERS ORIGINAL MOVIE DVD WITH HIS NEW ALBUM BEFORE I SELF DESTRUCT New Single “Baby By Me” Suggests“Have A Baby By Me, Become A Millionaire” NEW YORK, NY – October 12, 2009– Though 50 Cent has sold nearly 30 million albums worldwide and scored eight Top 10 Hot 100 hits (including three #1s), he has not forgotten the hard times.. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=177&news=1110 SHERYL CROW’S TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB - DELUXE EDITION ADDS CD OF PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS AND OTHER RARITIES PLUS DVD OF CLASSIC VIDEOS AND A NEW TOUR DOCUMENTARY TO ONE OF ROCK’S MOST POPULAR ALBUMS The spectacular debut album that launched Sheryl Crow into rock music consciousness has been expanded both musically and visually for the 2CD/1DVD Tuesday Night Music Club – Deluxe Edition (A&M/UMe), released November 17, 2009.. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=211&news=1109 FALL OUT BOY’s FIRST-EVER GREATEST HITS COLLECTION, BELIEVERS NEVER DIE-GREATEST HITS, SET FOR NOVEMBER 17th RELEASE ON ISLAND RECORDS (NOVEMBER 16th INTERNATIONALLY) 18-TRACK COLLECTION INCLUDING TWO RARITIES AND TWO NEW SONGS – SINGLE “ALPHA DOG” (October 13, 2009 – New York, NY) No sooner had multi-platinum three-time MTV VMA-winning, Grammy nominated, Island Records group Fall Out Boy wrapped up their North American tour with their reunited pals in Blink-182 over the weekend – they announce today the release of BELIEVERS NEVER DIE – GREATEST HITS, the first Fall Out Boy greatest hits collection, arriving November 16th internationally, and November 17th in the U.. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=666&news=1108 JANET JACKSON’S GREATEST HITS CELEBRATED ON NUMBER ONES Two-CD Package Also Features Brand-New Single “Make Me” In Stores November 17 International version THE BEST In Stores November 23 Los Angeles, CA (October 13, 2009) – Janet Jackson has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, and is one of the best-selling artists in contemporary music.. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=742&news=1104 LADY GAGA RETURNS WITH 8 NEW SONGS ON THE FAME MONSTER (Santa Monica, CA) – Lady Gaga announced today that she will release The Fame Monster, a re-package of her 4 million-selling album The Fame.. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=826&news=1097 STAX TO REISSUE ISAAC HAYES' SHAFT IN DELUXE EDITION NOVEMBER 3, DIGITALLY REMASTERED WITH BONUSMATERIAL AND EXTENSIVE LINER NOTES Pivotal 1971 soundtrack was one of soul music's best sellers of all timeand earned Isaac Hayes a Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe.. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=575&news=1096 PAUL McCARTNEY “GOOD EVENING NEW YORK CITY” Multi-Disc CD/DVD Special Package Features Dazzling Performances of Beatles, Wings and Solo Classics From Citi Field, Formerly Shea Stadium, Historic Site of The Beatles’ Landmark 1965 Concert Release – 16th November “It was three great nights for the band and for me personally it was very exciting to be back opening a new stadium on the site of the old Shea Stadium where we had played 44 years previously.. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&news=1095 SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS SIGNS WITH INTERSCOPE RECORDS FORTHCOMING ALBUM, LAST TRAIN TO PARIS FIRST RELEASE ON NEW BAD BOY/INTERSCOPE IMPRINT SANTA MONICA, CA – September 29, 2009 – Multiplatinum-selling and three-time Grammy-winning Sean “Diddy” Combs, one of the best-known and most successful recording artists and producers in the world, has signed with Interscope Geffen A&M, it was announced today by Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M.. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=113&news=1083 DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY RETURNS WITH ‘THE PERFORMANCE’ FIRST NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN OVER 20 YEARS Dame Shirley Bassey, Britain’s most successful female artist ever, is set to release her brand new album ‘The Performance’ on November 9th on Geffen Records.. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=640&news=1081 ONEREPUBLIC TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM NOVEMBER 17TH US TOUR WITH ROB THOMAS KICKS OFF THIS MONTH UK/IRELAND TOUR WITH JAMES MORRISON TO FOLLOW Santa Monica, California, September 8, 2009 – In 2007, after seven years together as a band, OneRepublic took the world by storm with their debut release Dreaming Out Loud.. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=336&news=1080 RAMMSTEIN: THE RETURN GERMANY’S MOST GLORIOUS ROCK BAND RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM on OCTOBER 19 2009, PRECEDED BY SINGLE “PUSSY” ON SEPTEMBER 21st… RAMMSTEIN ARE BACK.. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=44&news=1075 NIRVANA’S LEGENDARY NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED 1992 READING CONCERT SET TO DEBUT IN NOVEMBER “Nirvana headlining at Reading in 1992 was something you had to see, and if you didn’t see it then it was something you pretended you saw.. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=821&news=1074 Pearl Jam’s Forthcoming Album, Backspacer, Out September 21st on Universal/Island Records Live Concert Audio to be Given Away as An Added Bonus with CD or Itunes Purchase Pearl Jam have announced that fans who purchase their eagerly anticipated new studio album ‘Backspacer’ (released Sept 21st) on CD or from ITunes will be able to download the audio from their choice of two entire Pearl Jam concerts from a selection of 11 US shows.. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=411&news=1073 WEEZER'S SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM RADITUDE TO BE RELEASED IN OCTOBER 2009 FIRST SINGLE: “(IF YOU’RE WONDERING IF I WANT YOU TO) I WANT YOU TO” TOUR DATES WITH BLINK 182 Santa Monica, CA August 31, 09 - Everyone’s undisputed favorite alternative rock band WEEZER is back with a brand-new album, Raditude, to be released on October 27th on DGC/Interscope Records.. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=79&news=1072 PLATINUM RECORDING ARTISTS TOKIO HOTEL RELEASE NEW ALBUM HUMANOID IN OCTOBER THE FIRST SINGLE “AUTOMATIC” FROM THEIR ALBUM “HUMANOID“ FOLLOWING THE MEGA SUCCESS OF "SCREAM" WILL BE RELEASED IN MID-SEPTEMBER (August 26, 2009) It's been a long two years for the army of Tokio Hotel followers.. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=24&news=1071 THE BLACK EYED PEAS MAKE HISTORY WITH THE LONGEST SUCCESSIVE STAY AT TOP OF THE BILLBOARD HOT 100 CHART GROUP SCORES WITH 20 WEEKS AT #1 WITH “BOOM BOOM POW” AND “I GOTTA FEELING” (Santa Monica, CA) THE BLACK EYED PEAS make history with the longest successive stay at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 20 consecutive weeks at #1.. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=553&news=1070 BRAND NEW SINGLE: ‘WE ARE GOLDEN’ - SEPTEMBER 7th (DOWNLOAD AUGUST 17th) BRAND NEW ALBUM: ‘THE BOY WHO KNEW TOO MUCH’ SEPTEMBER 21st ‘Pop’s Next Superstar’ Observer Music Monthly June 09 ‘Brilliant stadium pop’ Popbitch May 09 Global pop phenomenon MIKA releases his second album ‘The Boy Who Knew Too Much’ on September 21st through Casablanca/Island Records.. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&news=1068 Mercury Music Group (UK) are delighted to announce the signing of Spandau Ballet to the label in a worldwide deal.. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=553&news=1067 BRAND NEW SINGLE: ‘WE ARE GOLDEN’ - SEPTEMBER 7th (DOWNLOAD AUGUST 17th) BRAND NEW ALBUM: ‘WE ARE GOLDEN’ SEPTEMBER 21st ‘Pop’s Next Superstar’ Observer Music Monthly June 09 ‘Brilliant stadium pop’ Popbitch May 09 Global pop phenomenon MIKA releases his second album ‘We Are Golden’ on September 21st through Casablanca/Island Records.. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=563&news=1066 Los Angeles, CA, July XX, 2009- Multi-platinum GRAMMY winning group Maroon 5 have announced they will be entering the studio this month with legendary producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange.. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=34&news=1063 A Heartfelt Account of Romantic Vulnerability And Surrender To The Inevitable, “Manos Al Aire” Is The Lead Single From Nelly Furtado’s Eagerly Awaited All-Spanish Language Album Mi Plan , Set For Release By Universal Music Latino On September 29, 2009 (Miami, FL – June 19, 2009) Universal Music Latino, a division of Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE), the world’s leading Latin music company, today announced plans to release the Nelly Furtado single “Manos Al Aire” (Hands in the Air) to worldwide radio on June 29th, with digital and mobile retail availability to follow the next day.. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=24&news=1062 THE BLACK EYED PEAS’ THE E.. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=152&news=1061 MARIAH CAREY PUTS FINISHING TOUCHES ON HER NEW ALBUM, MEMOIRS OF AN IMPERFECT ANGEL, FOR AUGUST 25th RELEASE “OBSESSED,” FIRST NEW SINGLE PICK – GOES TO RADIO ON JUNE 16th – WRITTEN & PRODUCED BY MARIAH, THE-DREAM AND TRICKY STEWART “The 1st single from my new album MEMOIRS OF AN IMPERFECT ANGEL is called ‘Obsessed’ and will be at radio next Tuesday.. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=678&news=1059 Mike Oldfield is an artist like no other.. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=317&news=1054 PAPA ROACH: RECESSION PROOF! PAPA ROACH’S METAMORPHOSIS DEBUTS AT NUMBER 8 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200 THEIR ALBUM OF THE DECADE CARRIES AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE “Lifeline” Smash Alternative and Rock Single April 2, 2009 – LOS ANGELES - Papa Roach’s album of the decade Metamorphosis debuts at number 8 this week on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart with 44,456 units sold.. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=665&news=1053 DEBUTS AT #1 ON BILLBOARD’S R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUM CHART AND DEBUTS AT #4 ON BILLBOARD TOP ALBUM CHART SUPER PRODUCERS TIMBALAND, POLOW DA DON AND DANJA PROVIDE PRODUCTION (April 2, 2009 – Santa Monica, CA) Keri Hilson’s debut album, In A Perfect World…, lands at #1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Album Chart and debuts at #4 on Billboard’s Top Album Chart with sales totaling in excess of 94,000 units.. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=664&news=1049 SCORES SECOND #1 SINGLE WITH “KISS ME THRU THE PHONE” MAJOR ACTIVITY ACROSS THE BOARD, INCLUDING # 1 RINGTONE 8 WEEKS IN A ROW, CAPS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL WEEKS IN CHART MUSIC HISTORY Los Angeles – March 2009: When an artist gains across-the-board success, naysayers are quick to write him off as a “one-hit wonder.. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0400 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=24&news=1045 FIRST SINGLE FROM MULTI-PLATINUM GROUP’S FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM THE E.. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=13&news=1041 MARILYN MANSION RELEASES “WE’RE FROM AMERICA” FROM THE HIGH END OF LOW AVAILABLE AS FREE DOWNLOAD AT MARILYN MANSON.. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=50&news=1034 SANTA MONICA, CA - March 5, 2009 – Eminem, the biggest selling music artist of the decade, officially announced the street date of his eagerly awaited new album; his first original studio album in over four years.. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&news=1023 DEF JAM 25 SERIES TO PRESENT 25 NEW MULTI-ARTIST DIGITAL ALBUM COLLECTIONS DURING 2009.. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=338&news=1022 RAY CHARLES – GENIUS: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, FEATURING 21 HITS FROM HIS MOST CELEBRATED ERA Set due in stores April 6 Most songs available digitally for the first time.. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=344&news=1019 INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR GRABS THREE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS (Wednesday, January 14, 2009) International superstar, Rihanna, is ready to release GOOD GIRL GONE BAD “THE REMIXES” a new version of her double platinum, chart topping album, GOOD GIRL GONE BAD.. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=17&news=1009 No Line On The Horizon, the new studio album from U2, will be released on Monday 2nd March 2009.. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=52&news=1006 (New York, NY – December 11, 2008) – Twenty five years into their chart-topping career, Bon Jovi is 2008’s top touring act in the world, coming in at No.. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=75&news=990 Take That mark launch of new album with Paris party Dec 1st Take That will launch their hugely anticipated new album The Circus in Paris on December 1st with an exclusive performance and a party to end all parties.. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&artist=272&news=973 “GOOD MORNING” SINGLE BLASTS OUT TO RADIO Upcoming TV Performances include "Dancing With The Stars" (ABC) on Nov.. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&news=967 Hello everybody.. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0300 http://www.universalmusic.ru/?lng=en&news=966 ISLAND 50th ANNIVERSARY TO BE MARKED BY FESTIVAL ORGANISED WITH ISLAND FOUNDER CHRIS BLACKWELL 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of Island Records, arguably the most prestigious record label in the history of British music.. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0300