Jackson Tribute Concert Planned; Lady Gaga Scores Another No. 1 Hit | Voice of America - English
Concert promoter AEG Live is reportedly in talks with Michael Jackson's siblings to stage a tribute concert on August 29, which would have been his 51st birthday.  AEG Live president Randy Phillips said, "The number one item I'm discussing is presenting 'This Is It' the production, hopefully with the Jacksons and maybe Janet, and other artists.  What we're thinking about is one massive tribute that's broadcast around the globe.  We've opted to go to broadcast television, either cable/satellite, or traditional broadcast."'Idol' Jordan Sparks Releases New AlbumOn July 21, Jive Records will
On July 21, Jive Records will release Jordan Sparks' new album, . Sparks wrote four of the 12 tracks on the collection. She says, "I'm excited for fans to hear my heart and hear what I've been thinking 'cause it has been about two years (since the release of her self-titled debut album). I've grown up a little bit and gone through a couple of things, so I'm excited to see what people think." This week, the album's title track climbs five spaces to Number 25 on chart (week ending July 25). Pop newcomer Lady Gaga recently became the third artist to score three Number One songs from a debut album on airplay chart. The hits include "Just Dance," "Poker Face" and her current Top 10 single "LoveGame." The only two other acts who accomplished that feat were Ace of Base and Avril Lavigne. Sugar Ray's first album in nearly six years will be released on July 21. is the band's debut on the independent label Pulse Records. Between 1995 and 2003, Sugar Ray recorded five albums for Atlantic Records. Their biggest hits included "Fly," "Every Morning" and "When It's Over." During Sugar Ray's break from recording and touring, lead singer Mark McGrath hosted the celebrity news show . Kenny Loggins' new album, , will be released on July 21. The collection features covers of songs made famous by The Beatles, Randy Newman, The Del Vikings, Traffic and Donovan, among others. Loggins also wrote two original songs for the album. Later this year, he'll join Jim Messina on a Loggins & Messina tour. The duo is best known for its 1972 Top 5 hit, "Your Mama Don't Dance.