Daily entertainment news covering Matchbox 20 en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/07/17/rob_thomas_new_album_explores_darker_the Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:12:49 EST Entertainment News 130570@http://www.starpulse.com/news LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rob Thomas' new CD, "Cradlesong," reveals a more complex side of the singer: Themes of despair, and even death, are explored in various songs.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/07/04/rob_thomas_writing_tune_for_miley_cyrus__1 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:00:00 EST Entertainment News 128868@http://www.starpulse.com/news Miley Cyrus is teaming up with rocker Rob Thomas for her upcoming film The Last Song - the Matchbox Twenty frontman has agreed on a collaboration

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/06/29/rob_thomas_releases_cradlesong_june_30th Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:15:25 EST Entertainment News 128263@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rob Thomas' solo debut …Something To Be made chart history upon its release in April 2005. The collection entered the Billboard 200 album chart at #1, marking the first time that a male artist

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/06/23/rob_thomas_sets_fall_tour_dates_in_suppo_1 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:04:58 EST Entertainment News 127628@http://www.starpulse.com/news Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Rob Thomas has announced dates for his full-scale tour of North America in support of his new release "Cradlesong" and companion DVD

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/05/15/check_out_the_brand_new_music_video_from Fri, 15 May 2009 21:00:00 EST Entertainment News 122787@http://www.starpulse.com/news Check out the video for Rob Thomas' latest single, "Her Diamonds", from his forthcoming June 30 release Cradlesong. The video stars actress Alicia Silverstone and was directed by Dave Meyers.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/04/29/rob_thomas_ready_to_rock_with_second_sol_31 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:37:06 EST Entertainment News 120561@http://www.starpulse.com/news Emblem/Atlantic recording artist Rob Thomas has announced the forthcoming release of his second solo album, titled Cradlesong. Due on June 30th, the album features the first single,

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/01/tesla_kicks_off_forever_more_tour Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:30:00 EST Entertainment News 99682@http://www.starpulse.com/news Multi-platinum rockers Tesla, Jeff Keith (vocals), Frank Hannon (guitars), Brian Wheat (bass), Troy Luccketta (drums) and Dave Rude (guitar) begin

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/15/matchbox_twenty_drummer_to_release_solo_ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EST Entertainment News 95735@http://www.starpulse.com/news Known best perhaps as an intrinsic part of the wildly successful Matchbox Twenty, Paul Doucette is preparing his first solo release, milk the bee, under the moniker The Break And Repair Method.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/09/alanis_morissette_continues_channeling_h Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:25:40 EST Entertainment News 89460@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW YORK (AP) - Alanis Morissette is not the person Rob Thomas thought she was. Matchbox Twenty and its lead singer once saw her as a Zenlike soul,

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/04/17/matchbox_twenty_s_wyoming_rodeo_cancella Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:36:06 EST Entertainment News 84596@http://www.starpulse.com/news CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A booking company for Cheyenne Frontier Days sued an animal rights group following a decision by the rock band Matchbox Twenty to pull out of a scheduled performance this summer.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/23/safetysuit_lives_up_to_their_name_debut__13 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EST Entertainment News 81758@http://www.starpulse.com/news Meet Safetysuit four talented musicians from Tulsa who are as comfortable with their music as they are with each other. When asked what makes a good song, singer/guitarist Doug Brown replies with a simple answer, "quintessential good melody and good lyrics."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/13/matchbox_twenty_returning_to_the_road_fo_25 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:30:26 EST Entertainment News 67790@http://www.starpulse.com/news Melisma/Atlantic recording group Matchbox Twenty has announced their first North American concert tour in over four years. The cross-country "Exile In America" itinerary will also feature Special Guests Alanis Morissette and Mute Math.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/26/rob_thomas_attacks_unsympathetic_djs Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:45:00 EST Entertainment News 65383@http://www.starpulse.com/news Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thomas has blasted two callous North Carolina DJs who poked fun at his recent food poisoning problems in a letter to a local newspaper.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/19/matchbox_twenty_release_album_as_usb_fla Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:52:15 EST Entertainment News 64519@http://www.starpulse.com/news American rockers Matchbox Twenty are releasing their new album Exile On Mainstream as a limited edition USB Flash Drive bracelet.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/10/bruce_springsteen_s_magic_at_number_one Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:57:25 EST Entertainment News 63257@http://www.starpulse.com/news Bruce Springsteen has conjured up a Trans-Atlantic double by taking his hit new album Magic to the top of both the British and American charts. The rocker topped the albums chart in Britain on Sunday and now he has rocketed to number one in America after notching up 335,000 sales of Magic in its first week on release.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/02/matchbox_20_takes_a_match_to_its_old_ima Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:50:56 EST Entertainment News 62153@http://www.starpulse.com/news LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rob Thomas sat down at a computer and typed out a message. It was a missive to fans about the release of Matchbox Twenty's first single in five years. He told them about a few changes in the band. He told them about their new greatest hits-with-a-twist album.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/29/stars_to_play_las_vegas_gig_for_at_risk_ Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:20:26 EST Entertainment News 57867@http://www.starpulse.com/news Stars including Tony Bennett, Kelly Clarkson, Matchbox Twenty and Carlos Santana are teaming up to play a benefit concert for at-risk children in Las Vegas in October.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/11/rob_thomas_launches_a_record_label Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:53:03 EST Entertainment News 46430@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rocker Rob Thomas is to launch his own record label in a bid to develop and nurture acts who are left behind by music industry bigwigs. The matchbox twenty star and a business partner have formed R Tel Records and will operate their new venture under a new deal with Sony BMG's Epic Records.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/13/newcomer_alexa_wilkinson_to_release_lull Sun, 13 May 2007 12:00:00 EST Entertainment News 41871@http://www.starpulse.com/news Having taken up music at the age of 10, Alexa Wilkinson is a formidable talent in a small (and young) package. Her fresh, smooth vocals slide easily around the extremely hummable melodies, toe-tapping rhythms and sprite guitar playing.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/04/rob_thomas_turns_life_footage_into_featu Fri, 04 May 2007 16:00:36 EST Entertainment News 41032@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rocker Rob Thomas is so impressed with the road movie director Gillian Grisman shot of his transition from Matchbox Twenty to a solo career, he's releasing it as a new film.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/22/styx_guitarist_tommy_shaw_and_night_rang_07 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:55:45 EST Entertainment News 22097@http://www.starpulse.com/news What happens with two of today's most successful classic rockers join forces to create an album of songs that have been a source of inspiration for their respective multi-Platinum careers? The result is "Influence", the sophomore album by Shaw Blades--led by Styx/Damn Yankees guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw and Night Ranger/Damn Yankees bassist/vocalist Jack Blades

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/13/punk_rock_helps_angelina_jolie_perform Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:08:03 EST Entertainment News 8190@http://www.starpulse.com/news Angelina Jolie uses punk music to help her prepare for filming emotional sequences because it gets her adrenaline flowing. The new mother and girlfriend of Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt is a huge fan of rock icons The Clash because their music channels her emotions into an explosive performance.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/11/14/today_s_celebrity_birthdays_nov_14 Mon, 14 Nov 2005 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 468@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to Blink-182 drummer and reality TV star Travis Barker (1975), Steps singer Faye Tozer (1975), R&B singer Adina Howard (1970), Matchbox 20 bassist Brian Yale (1968), Joseph 'Rev Run' Simmons of Run-DMC (1966), Red Sox legend Curt Schilling (1966), Just Shoot Me star Laura San Giacomo (1961), Greek musician Yanni (1954), Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (1954), Styx guitarist James Young (1949), Prince Charles of Wales (1948), screen siren Veronica Lake, and French Impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840).

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