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The Killers To Drop New Album In 2012
Wed Jan 4 2012 by Becky Bain
After delivering yet another fun Christmas charity single at the tail end of 2011, The Killers are planning to take on 2012 by releasing their fourth studio album. The Las Vegas band is currently working with producers Steve Lillywhite (U2, 30 Seconds To Mars) and Brendan O'Brien (The Fray, Brandon Flowers' solo album Flamingo), and can confirm that a song called "Battle Born" will appear on the LP, which will drop either in the summer or winter of this year. "We're not looking to go and make some drastic change or throw a curveball," Flowers said of the album. "I think the consensus in the band is: let's take the things we have already done and really hone in on that." Add this onto our list of 2012's most anticipated releases! [Via Digital Spy]
Which Christmas Song From 2011 Gives You The Most Holiday Cheer?
Tue Dec 13 2011 by Becky Bain
2011 boasted a whole bunch of Christmas singles — both original and covers of classic tunes — from a variety of music acts: from yuletide regulars The Killers and Mariah Carey to the casts of Glee and American Idol. But whose holiday song has got you feeling the most cheer? In 2010, Idolator's Annual Holiday Song Poll resulted with Manchester duo Hurts winning with 47% of the vote (for their single "All I Want For Christmas Is New Years"), beating out big pop acts like Mariah, Kylie Minogue and Rihanna. Will another underdog claim the Christmastime championship this year? (UPDATE: We've announced the winner!)
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The Killers Visit The Old West In “The Cowboys’ Christmas Ball” Video
Thu Dec 1 2011 by Becky Bain
If you were disappointed by the Summer popcorn flick Cowboys Vs. Aliens, perhaps your thirst for an entertaining western/sci-fi hybrid will be quenched by The Killers' new video for their charity holiday single, "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball". It may remind you of Muse's similar comedic genre-blasting "Knights Of Cydonia" video, though a bit more simplistic, as though it was actually filmed back in the 60s. Plus, you haven't lived til you've seen an actual robot do The Robot at a knee-slappin' jamboree in the Old West. Watch below! More »
The Killers Reveal Charity Single “The Cowboys’ Christmas Ball”
Tue Nov 29 2011 by Becky Bain
Despite being on hiatus for more than a year (a performance at Lollapalooza Chile in April notwithstanding), The Killers know that it just isn't the holidays without releasing their annual charity single. The Vegas-based band have reunited for the toe-tapping "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball", which sounds like Bruce Springsteen recorded a country-western Christmas jingle. The song hits iTunes tomorrow, but you can listen to it below. More »
The Killers Come Back With A New Holiday Charity Single: Morning Mix
Tue Nov 29 2011 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Can't get through the holidays without a new charity single from The Killers? Well, you won't have to! The band is reuniting for a new song, either called "Cowboy Christmas" or "The Cowboy's Christmas Balls." It's rumored to be released this Thursday, complete with a music video. (Check out Brandon Flowers and the boys decked out in Western gear in a pic from the vid!) [Arjan Writes]
:: Lily Allen is now a proud mama. After suffering two miscarriages in the past, the 26-year-old pop singer gave birth to a healthy girl. Congrats! [Rolling Stone]
:: Cody Simpson has snagged himself a (sorta) Kardashian for his very own. [Socialite Life]
:: Lupe Fiasco released his totally free mixtape, Friend Of The People, people! Download the tunes here. [Rap-Up]
:: M.I.A. is definitely working with Madonna on the pop singer's new album. [Pink Is the New Blog]
After the jump, find out which pop star will keep sk8ing onto the tube today. More »
:: Can't get through the holidays without a new charity single from The Killers? Well, you won't have to! The band is reuniting for a new song, either called "Cowboy Christmas" or "The Cowboy's Christmas Balls." It's rumored to be released this Thursday, complete with a music video. (Check out Brandon Flowers and the boys decked out in Western gear in a pic from the vid!) [Arjan Writes]
:: Lily Allen is now a proud mama. After suffering two miscarriages in the past, the 26-year-old pop singer gave birth to a healthy girl. Congrats! [Rolling Stone]
:: Cody Simpson has snagged himself a (sorta) Kardashian for his very own. [Socialite Life]
:: Lupe Fiasco released his totally free mixtape, Friend Of The People, people! Download the tunes here. [Rap-Up]
:: M.I.A. is definitely working with Madonna on the pop singer's new album. [Pink Is the New Blog]
After the jump, find out which pop star will keep sk8ing onto the tube today. More »
Morning Mix: Lady Gaga Is The Face Of ‘V’ Magazine’s Asian Issue?
Thu May 12 2011 by Robbie Daw
Did you hear?
:: An insect-covered Lady Gaga is featured on two different covers for V magazine's upcoming Asian issue. Pretty nice hat trick for an Italian-American girl from Brooklyn, don't you think? [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: Dying to know what Beyonce's upcoming album 4 sounds like? JustJared.com was at the preview listening party, and has the inside scoop. (The site even caught the full “Run The World (Girls)” video!) [Just Jared]
:: Five months after it was first released, Adele's hit single "Rolling In The Deep" has finally topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. [Neon Limelight]
:: Rejoice, fans of The Killers: the band has set a date to start working on new material — and it's next week. “Tuesday [May 17] I think we start doing some writing again,” says drummer Ronnie Vannucci. “We have piles of songs we want to show each other. We’re going to get back in that room and start working.” [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Rihanna has gone koo koo for coconut. The crimson-haired "California King Bed" songstress is now signed up to be the new face of Vita Coco Coconut Water. [Rap-Up.com]
After the jump, find out which music acts are performing on the tube today. More »
:: An insect-covered Lady Gaga is featured on two different covers for V magazine's upcoming Asian issue. Pretty nice hat trick for an Italian-American girl from Brooklyn, don't you think? [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: Dying to know what Beyonce's upcoming album 4 sounds like? JustJared.com was at the preview listening party, and has the inside scoop. (The site even caught the full “Run The World (Girls)” video!) [Just Jared]
:: Five months after it was first released, Adele's hit single "Rolling In The Deep" has finally topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. [Neon Limelight]
:: Rejoice, fans of The Killers: the band has set a date to start working on new material — and it's next week. “Tuesday [May 17] I think we start doing some writing again,” says drummer Ronnie Vannucci. “We have piles of songs we want to show each other. We’re going to get back in that room and start working.” [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Rihanna has gone koo koo for coconut. The crimson-haired "California King Bed" songstress is now signed up to be the new face of Vita Coco Coconut Water. [Rap-Up.com]
After the jump, find out which music acts are performing on the tube today. More »
Brandon Flowers Gives A Killer Performance At Coachella (PHOTOS)
Sat Apr 16 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Even in the desert heat, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers was dressed in his signature dapper attire. Dripping with sweat, he gave fans a most generous performance including older hits like “Losing Touch”, “Read My Mind” and “Mr. Brightside” along with Flamingo tracks “Magdalena” and “Only The Young”. Check out the “Crossfire” crooner straight from Coachella Valley. More »
Coachella 2011 Round-Up: Day 1
Sat Apr 16 2011 by Becky Bain
Idolator is braving the heat this weekend in the name of good music and heading out to Indio, California, for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Didn't score a ticket before they sold out in a record six days? We've got you covered! Below, we take you on a virtual tour of Day 1, filled with Robyn's insane energy, Cee Lo's tardiness, and one Killer surprise from Brandon Flowers.
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6 Live Videos Of Kanye West & The Killers From Lollapalooza Chile
Mon Apr 4 2011 by Robbie Daw
Santiago was the place to be as the two-day Lollapalooza Chile fest took place at Parque O'Higgins on Saturday and Sunday. The event boasted both a bombastic performance by "E.T." rapper Kanye West—who was decked out in a red jacket, red pants and gold chains—and one of the first live shows by the Killers since they went on hiatus over a year ago. Head below to see a collection of shaky-but-fun fan videos of 'Ye and the Killers' performances at Lollapalooza Chile.
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Kanye West, The Killers & Jane’s Addiction To Headline Lollapalooza Chile
Fri Jan 28 2011 by Robbie Daw
Rock festival season just got some South American flavor added to the mix. Lollapalooza is traveling to Santiago, Chile, where the event will be held on April 2 - 3, and headlined by Kanye West (who will also headline Coachella two weeks later), The Killers (Brandon Flowers, ditto on Coachella) and, of course, Lolla founder Perry Farrell's band Jane's Addiction. "We did not want to come to Chile with a lineup that was anything other than world-class," Farrell said in a statement. "Our ambition is to plant a very strong seed in Chile. One that will grow over the years, and provide Santiago with an event for the ages." Others on the lineup include 30 Seconds To Mars, Fatboy Slim, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Flaming Lips. Catch the full roster here. [Via Spinner]
