Hi Fi Recordings, Helping Adam Lambert Or Themselves?
Reading the statement by Hi Fi Recordings that they want to help Adam Lambert’s brand as much as they can, and that their release of music the rocker recorded pre-Idol has nothing to do with them wanting to make money off of him, I find it completely laughable. If anyone out there is holding onto some vintage Lambert tunage, they’re releasing it because they want their own kickback off the Rolling Stone cover boy.
Let’s get real. Many people thought he’d win this season of American Idol, and when he lost, there was a huge uproar. He’s different than what we’re used to on the show, which brought him fame in and of itself. The big question during the season, and even more afterwards, was if he was gay or not. He came out to Rolling Stone magazine, and they placed him on the cover. Everyone talks about Lambert’s pre-Idol stuff that’s been loaded onto YouTube.
So when Hi Fi Recordings, the holder and rightful owner of recordings Lambert did in 2005, releases it as an album this summer, they want the cash. Cha-ching is the only sound they’re hearing when they listen to his music. The CEO of Hi Fi, John Hecker, disputes this, saying they felt it was the “right thing” for the fans to hear the music, and he promises Lambert will get his share of the profits, claiming he wasn’t looking for any profit for himself. (more…)
What’s Hot On TV Tonight - Can You Duet and Singing Bee
How many times here have I been heralding cable as of late? While we have repeats and cancelled series finishing out their new episodes on the major networks, we have fresh new stuff on cable. Tonight, CMT gives us the season premiere of Can You Duet, as well as a redeux for The Singing Bee. NBC couldn’t make a go of it before, so CMT is taking a crack at it, dumping Joey Fatone in the process.
1. The Princess Bride. Such a classic is this one, that my niece got a tattoo inspired by this movie. (It says “As You Wish.”) 11:00 AM CT ABC Family
2. Vegas Vacation. Griswolds, Cousin Eddie, Las Vegas … Need I say more? 2:55 PM CT TBS
3. Ratatouille. This 2008 Oscar winner for best animated feature is definitely out of the norm for the usual Disney type of film. In some ways, that’s what makes it work. 1:50 PM CT Starz East
4. Kings. More of this cancelled series’ episodes already in the can. Tonight, with a massive blackout exists that could put the royal family in danger, Michelle and David take advantage. Jack uses it to camouflage his double life, and Silas deals with something from his past that could threaten his future. 7:00 PM CT NBC (more…)