Kravitz looks to revolution

Lenny Kravitz will tour America in the New Year, as he prepares to unleash his new album.



The rock lothario returns with "It Is Time For A Love Revolution" in February, which will be preceded by a series of club shows in the USA.

The nine dates commence in Santa Monica, California on January 17 and conclude with a gig in New York City on February 1.

There are currently no details of UK shows to back the record, which follows 2004's "Baptism".

The tour calls at:

January 2008
17 Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica Civic
19 San Francisco, CA The Warfield
22 Denver, CO Paramount Theater
24 Minneapolis, MN Myth
26 Chicago, IL Riviera
27 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
29 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
31 Boston, MA The Orpheum

February
01 New York City Hammerstein Ballroom

"It Is Time For A Love Revolution", Lenny's 's eight studio album, is due out on February 5.

Frank Sinatra will have his own stamp!

John Potter, who called the crooner "an extraordinary entertainer whose life and work left an indelible impression on American culture."

"His recordings, concert performances and film work place him among America's top artists, and his legendary gift for transforming popular song into art is a rare feat that few have been able to replicate," Potter said.

The stamp image will be unveiled next Wednesday — Sinatra's birthday — at a ceremony in Beverly Hills, Calif.

While the stamp will be for first-class mail, the rate has not been announced. Currently the letter rate is 41 cents but the postal governing board is thought likely to raise the price next year.

Under new rules a hike in the letter rate would be limited to the rate of inflation, probably to 42 cents if it does go up in the spring.

During his career Sinatra won an Oscar, several Grammy awards and was recognized at the Kennedy Center honours in 1983. President Reagan awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985.

He was born in Hoboken, N.J. in 1915 and died in 1998. The Hoboken Post Office was renamed in his honor in 2002.

World Music Journalist Tom Terrell Loses Battle with Cancer

Tom Terrell's sister, Bevadine, informed family and friends today that Tom's battle with cancer ended this morning, November 29, at 5:05am. "I'm happy to say that Tom's final days were pain free and peaceful," said family friend Sean Barlow (Afropop worldwide). "He was constantly surrounded by his loving family and friends during his time in the hospital/hospice. The outpouring of love helped Tom stay positive and strong through to the end."

Tom discovered earlier this year he had prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. He was without health insurance which made his situation more difficult.

A DC native, Tom Terrell worked in the music industry mix since the early 80s. He served as Publicity Manager for Verve Records, NPR Commentator, liner note writer and contributor to Global Rhythm, Jazziz, Vibe, Trace and Essence, DJ at DC’s 9:30 Club and Alt Rock Champions WHFS-FM.

"You may have heard his idiosyncratic reviews of Afropop and world music CDs on NPR's "All Things Considered," said Sean Barlow. "He charmed ten million people at a pop! Tom was a pioneering world music journalist whose chops, taste and gregarious sense of humor won over his audience and colleagues alike."

Linking park - bleed it out

Yeah here we go for the hundredth time,
Hand grenade pins in every line
Throw 'em up and let something shine
Going out of my fucking mind
Filthy mouth, no excuse
Find a new place to hang this noose
String me up from atop these roofs
Knot it tight so I won't get loose
Truth is you can stop and stare
Bled myself out and no one cares
Dug a trench out, laid down there
With a shovel up out to reach somewhere
Yea someone pour it in,
Make it a dirt dance floor again
Say your prayers and stomp it out
When they bring that chorus in

I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
Just to throw it away

I bleed it out
Go, stop the show
Chop your words in a sloppy flow
Shotgun opera, lock and load
Cock it back and then watch it go
Mama help me, I've been cursed
Death is rolling in every verse
Candypaint on his brand new hearse
Can't contain him, he knows he works
Fuck this hurts, I won't lie
Doesn't matter how hard I try
Half the words don't mean a thing
And I know that I won't be satisfied
So why, try ignoring him
Make your dirt dance floor again
Say your prayers and stomp it out
When they bring that chorus in

I bleed it out
I've opened up these scars
I'll make you face this
I pulled myself so far


I'll make you face this now

Rihanna feat. Jay-Z - Umbrella

Jay-Z:

Ahuh Ahuh (Yea Rihanna)

Ahuh Ahuh (Good girl gone bad)

Ahuh Ahuh (Take three... Action)

Ahuh Ahuh

No clouds in my storms

Let it rain

I hydroplane into fame (Eh eh)

Come'n down with the Dow Jones

When the clouds come we gone

We Rocafella (Eh eh)

She fly higher than weather

And she rocks it better

You know me

An anticipation for precipitation

stacks chips for the rainy day (Eh eh)

Jay, rain man is back with lil Ms. Sunshine

Rihanna where you at?

[VERSE 1]

You had my heart

and we'll never be world apart

Maybe in magazines

but you'll still be my star

Baby cause in the Dark

You can see shiny Cars

And that's when you need me there

With you I'll always share

Because

[CHORUS]

When the sun shines

We’ll shine together

Told you I'll be here forever

Said I'll always be your friend

Took an oath

I'mma stick it out 'till the end

Now that it's raining more than ever

Know that we still have each other

You can stand under my Umbrella

You can stand under my Umbrella

(Ella ella eh eh eh)

Under my umbrella

(ella ella eh eh eh)

Under my umbrella

(ella ella eh eh eh)

Under my umbrella

(ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)

[VERSE 2]

These fancy things,

will never come in between

You're part of my entity

Here for Infinity

When the war has took it's part

When the world has dealt it's cards

If the hand is hard

Together we'll mend your heart

Because ...

[CHORUS]

When the sun shines

We'll shine together

Told you I'll be here forever

Said I'll always be your friend

Took an oath

I'mma stick it out 'till the end

Now that it's raining more than ever

Know that we still have each other

You can stand under my Umbrella

You can stand under my Umbrella

(Ella ella eh eh eh)

Under my umbrella

(ella ella eh eh eh)

Under my umbrella

(ella ella eh eh eh)

Under my umbrella

(ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)

[BRIDGE]

You can run into my Arms

It's okay don't be alarmed

(Come into Me)

(There's no distance in between our love)

So Gonna let the rain pour

I'll be all you need and more

Because ...

[CHORUS]

When the sun shines

We'll shine Together

Told you I'll be here forever

Said I'll always be your friend

Took an oath

I'mma stick it out 'till the end

Now that it's raining more than ever

Know that we still have each other

You can stand under my Umbrella

You can stand under my Umbrella

(Ella ella eh eh eh)

Under my umbrella

(ella ella eh eh eh)

Under my umbrella

(ella ella eh eh eh)

Under my umbrella

(ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)

It's raining (raining)

Ooo baby it's raining

baby come into me

Come into me

It's raining (raining)

Ooo baby it's raining

You can always come into me

Come into me......

Firgie- London bridge

Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit.

Are you ready for this?

Oh, shit!

Oh!

It's me

Fergie

The pen

Paulo!

Fergie Ferg, what's up baby?!

Come on

When I come to the clubs, step aside (Oh, shit)

Part the seas, don't be having me in the line (Oh, shit)

V.I.P 'cause you know I gotta shine (Oh, shit)

I'm Fergie Ferg

And me love you long time (Oh shit)

All my girls get down on the floor (Oh, shit)

Back to back drop it down real low (Oh, shit)

I'm such a lady but I'm dancing like a ho (Oh, shit)

'cause you know I don't give a fuck so here we go! (Oh shit)

[Chorus (x2):]

How come every time you come around

My London London Bridge want to go down

Like London London London wanna go down

Like London London London be going down like

The drinks start pouring

And my speech start slurring

Everybody start looking real good (Oh, shit)

The Grey Goose got your girl feeling loose

Now I'm wishing that I didn't wear these shoes (I hate heels)

It's like every time I get up on the dude

Paparazzi put my business in the news

And I'm like get up out my face (oh, shit)

'fore I turn around and spray your ass with mace (oh, shit)

My lips make you wanna have a taste (oh, shit)

You got that? I got the bass (Uh)

[Chorus x2]

Ah, da, da, da, da, doo, doo, doo, doo

[Speech:]

Me like a bullet type, you know they comin' right

Fergie love em' long time

My girls support right?

Ah, da, da, da, da, doo, doo, doo, doo

Doo, doo, doo, doo

Ah, da, da, da, da, doo, doo, doo, doo

[Speech:]

Me like a bullet type, you know they comin' right

Fergie love em' long time

My girls support right?

Another A.T.L.

Cali collabo

Fergie and Polo

When I come to the clubs, step aside (Oh, shit)

Part the seas, don't be having me in the line (Oh, shit)

V.I.P because you know I gotta shine (Oh, shit)

I'm Fergie Ferg

And me love you long time (Oh, shit)

All my girls get down on the floor (Oh, shit)

Back to back drop it down real low (Oh, shit)

I'm such a lady but I'm dancing like a ho (Oh, shit)

'cause you know I don't give a fuck so here we go! (Oh, shit)

[Chorus x2]

Shittin' all over the world

Fuck you bitches!

Fergie- Big girls don't cry

Da Da Da Da

The smell of your skin lingers on me now

Your probably on your flight back to your home town

I need some shelter of my own protection baby

To be with myself and center, clarity

Peace, Serenity

[CHORUS]

I hope you know, I hope you know

That this has nothing to do with you

It's personal, Myself and I

We've got some straightenin' out to do

And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket

But Ive got to get a move on with my life

Its time to be a big girl now

And big girls don't cry

Don't cry

Don't cry

Don't cry

The path that I'm walking

I must go alone

I must take the baby steps until I'm full grown

Fairytales don't always have a happy ending, do they

And I foresee the dark ahead if I stay

[CHORUS]

I hope you know, I hope you know

That this has nothing to with you

It's personal, Myself and I

We've got some straightenin' out to do

And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket

But I've got to get a move on with my life

Its time to be a big girl now

And big girls don't cry

Like the little school mate in the school yard

We'll play jacks and uno cards

Ill be your best friend and you'll be mine

Valentine

Yes you can hold my hand if u want to

Cause I want to hold yours too

Well be playmates and lovers and share our secret worlds

But its time for me to go home

Its getting late, dark outside

I need to be with myself and center, clarity

Peace, Serenity

[CHORUS]

I hope you know, I hope you know

That this has nothing to do with you

It's personal, Myself and I

We've got some straightenin' out to do

And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket

But I've got to get a move on with my life

Its time to be a big girl now

And big girls don't cry

Don't cry

Don't cry

Don't cry

La Da Da Da Da Da