Groves, who was just spotlighted in Seventeen Magazine’s “Ultimate Guide To Music” will be joining her labelmates and friends Hot Chelle Rae in select North American markets in February and March (full list below).

Late last year Groves, who PopCrush named one of their “Artist to Watch in 2012” teamed with BUZZMEDIA to premiere the music video for “This Little Girl” which features a cameo from Blake Shelton. In an unprecedented partnership, a set of BUZZMEDIA’s taste-making music sites and pop-culture destinations such as Idolator, PureVolume, Buzznet and JustJared unveiled a stream of exclusive interviews, photos and video leading up the premiere.

Signed to RCA Records last year, 22 year-old Groves, has been in the studio writing and recording songs for her debut album which is due out later in 2012.

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Tourdates with Hot Chelle Rae:
14-Feb Denver, CO Bluebird Theater
15-Feb Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
16-Feb Seattle, WA Showbox Sodo
17-Feb Vancouver, BC Venue
20-Feb San Francisco, CA Slim’s
22-Feb Anaheim, CA House of Blues
23-Feb San Diego, CA House of Blues
25-Feb Los Angeles, CA The Roxy Theatre
24-Mar Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
25-Mar Tampa, FL State Theatre
26-Mar Jacksonville, FL Freebird
28-Mar Dallas, TX House of Blues
29-Mar Austin, TX La Zona Rosa

Gaga has leaked news about the tour on Twitter, including the unveiling of a bizarre poster that portrays the ball as a campy, medieval-meets-the-80′s kingdom. See above.

Also on Feb. 7 Gaga unveiled a sketch of what the star calls ‘The Monster Pit,’ a general admission area she says “Little Monsters unlock it when they arrive to the arena or stadium.” That area is reserved for fans “who have arrived first, waited all night, + dressed to ‘Ball.’”

The tour’s first leg will hit Southeast Asia and Japan through early June, encompassing 15 shows at stadiums and arenas. Gaga will then play about 15 shows in Australia, ending in July. Beyond that, current plans call for her to tour Europe in August, followed by Latin America towards the end of the year, and then North America in Q1 2013, beginning in January and running into March.

“The ‘Born This Way Ball’ will perform 110 shows around the world,” she announced on Wednesday afternoon.

“The last tour established her as a major act worldwide and I believe this tour will be an extension of that, particularly considering we’re going to territories she’s never been in, like Southeast Asia and Latin America,” Fogel told Billboard.

Gaga has posted a photo, showing 11 tour dates, on Twitter. More coming soon.

Explosions In The Sky’s triumphant return to the road will begin April 5 in Boulder, CO with dates running through to Sasquatch on May 25. Further shows will be announced as they are confirmed.

For further information, contact Steve Martin or Dana West dana@nastylittleman.com

EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY
On Tour 2012

04/05/12 – Boulder, CO- Boulder Theater
04/06/12 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater & Club
04/07/12 – Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue
04/08/12 – Missoula, MT – Wilma Theater
04/11/12 – Eugene, OR- McDonald Theater
04/12/12 – Reno, NV – Knitting Factory
04/13/12 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
04/16/12 – San Francisco, CA – Palace of Fine Arts Theater
04/20/12 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
04/22/12 – Flagstaff, AZ- Orpheum Theater
04/24/12 – San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live
05/25/12 – George, WA – Sasquatch Music Festival

Lifetime Legacy members of Icon, Madonna’s official fan club, will receive first access to tickets and VIP Packages starting today. Registered free Icon members will have the opportunity to purchase an Icon Live Pass, which gives them access to ticket and VIP Package pre-sales. Fans can sign up for a free Icon membership at Madonna.com today.

VIP Packages will are available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit: www.VIPNation.com

Viagogo, Europe’s leading secondary ticketing company (www.viagogo.co.uk), has been named as the Official Premium and Secondary Ticketing Partner for Madonna’s 2012 summer tour dates across Europe.

MADONNA 2012 WORLD TOUR ITINERARY

EUROPE
29-May  Tel Aviv, Israel  Ramat Gam Stadium  On Sale Feb. 10
3-Jun  Abu Dhabi  Yas Arena  On Sale Feb. 27
7-Jun  Istanbul, Turkey  Turk Telecom Arena  On sale soon
11-Jun  Zagreb, Croatia  Maksimir Stadium  On Sale Feb. 17
14-Jun  Milan, Italy  Stadio San Siro  On Sale Feb. 13
16-Jun  Florence, Italy  Stadio Franchi  On Sale Feb. 13
20-Jun  Barcelona, Spain  Palau Sant Jordi  On Sale Feb. 16
24-Jun  Coimbra, Portugal Estadio Cidade de Coimbra On Sale Feb. 11
28-Jun  Berlin, Germany  O2 Arena  On Sale Feb. 13
2-Jul  Copenhagen, Denmark  Parken Stadium  On Sale Feb. 13
4-Jul  Gothenburg, Sweden  Ullevi Stadium  On Sale Feb. 17
7-Jul  Amsterdam,The Netherlands  Ziggo Dome  On Sale Feb. 11
12-Jul  Brussels, Belgium  Stade Roi-Baudouin  On Sale Feb. 17
14-Jul  Paris, France  Stade De France  On Sale Feb. 14
17-Jul  London, UK  Hyde Park  On Sale Feb. 10
21-Jul  Edinburgh, UK  Murrayfield Stadium  On Sale Feb. 10
24-Jul  Dublin, Ireland  Aviva Stadium  On Sale Feb. 17
29-Jul  Vienna, Austria  Ernst-Happel-Stadion  On Sale Feb. 24
1-Aug  Warsaw, Poland  National Stadium  On Sale Feb. 17
7-Aug  Moscow, Russia  Olimpiski Arena  On sale soon
8-Aug  St. Petersburg, Russia  SKK Arena  On sale soon
12-Aug  Helsinki, Finland  Olympic Stadium  On Sale Feb. 14
15-Aug  Oslo, Norway  Telenor Arena  On Sale Feb. 20
18-Aug  Zurich, Switzerland  Stadion Letzigrund  On Sale Feb. 24
21-Aug  Nice, France  Stade Charles-Erhmann  On Sale Feb. 14

NORTH AMERICA

28-Aug  Philadelphia, PA  Wells Fargo Center  On Sale Feb. 13
30-Aug  Montreal, QC  Bell Centre  On Sale Feb. 18
1-Sep  Quebec City, QC  Plains of Abraham Site  On Sale Feb. 17
4-Sep  Boston, MA TD  Garden  On Sale Feb. 13
6-Sep  New York, NY  Yankee Stadium  On Sale Feb. 13
10-Sep  Ottawa, ON  Scotiabank Place  On Sale Feb. 13
12-Sep  Toronto, ON  Air Canada Centre  On Sale Feb. 13
15-Sep  Atlantic City, NJ  Boardwalk Hall  On Sale Feb. 27
19-Sep  Chicago, IL  United Center  On Sale Feb. 13
23-Sep  Washington, D.C.  Verizon Center  On Sale Feb. 13
29-Sep  Vancouver, BC  Rogers Arena  On Sale Feb. 13
2-Oct  Seattle, WA  Key Arena  On Sale Feb. 13
6-Oct  San Jose, CA HP  Pavilion  On Sale Feb. 13
10-Oct  Los Angeles, CA  Staples Center  On Sale Feb. 13
13-Oct  Las Vegas, NV  MGM Grand  On Sale Feb. 27
16-Oct  Phoenix, AZ  US Airways Center  On Sale Feb. 27
20-Oct  Dallas, TX  American Airlines Center  On Sale Feb. 27
24-Oct  Houston, TX  Toyota Center  On Sale Feb. 27
27-Oct  New Orleans, LA  New Orleans Arena  On Sale Mar. 5
30-Oct  Kansas City, MO  Sprint Center  On Sale Mar. 5
1-Nov  St. Louis, MO  Scottrade Center  On Sale Mar. 5
3-Nov  St. Paul, MN Xcel  Energy Center  On Sale Feb. 27
10-Nov  Cleveland, OH  Quicken Loans Arena  On Sale Mar. 5
15-Nov  Charlotte, NC  Time Warner Cable Arena  On Sale Mar. 5
17-Nov  Atlanta, GA  Philips Arena  On Sale Mar. 5
TBC  Miami, FL  To Be Confirmed  On Sale Soon

AIR

A “Méliès Moment” has undoubtedly arrived in the U.S. 110 years after the creation of his masterpiece. In addition to the release of AIR’s album, there are now theatrical screenings of the Le Voyage Dans La Lune (along with a documentary about its restoration called The Extraordinary Voyage) that will be shown in select cities across the country over the coming months (see details below) with more to follow. Most telling are the numerous Oscar nominations bestowed upon Martin Scorsese’s new film Hugo, which features Méliès as a central character (played by Ben Kingsley) and imagery inspired by Le Voyage Dans La Lune.

Astralwerks will release special Limited Edition versions of AIR’s album (CD+DVD and Digital Download) featuring the fully restored colorized film with AIR’s original film score as bonus content. These editions are strictly limited due to licensing arrangements and will only be available for initial orders, and can be ordered at the following link:http://bit.ly/z9Y2K9

Le Voyage Dans La Lune film screenings:

Feb. 10–17 – Elinor Bunin Monroe Theatre @ Lincoln Center – New York, NY INFO

Feb. 10 & 12 – Northwest Film Center – Portland, OR INFO

Feb. 10, 12, 19, 21 – Filmbar – Phoenix, AZ INFO

Feb. 11-12 – Texas Theatre – Dallas, TX INFO

Feb. 18 & 19 – Cape Ann Community Cinema – Gloucester, MA INFO

Feb. 18-May 20 – SITE, CAA Arts Centre – Santa Fe, NM INFO

Feb. 20 – Michigan Theater – Ann Arbor, MI INFO

Feb. 25 – Aero Theater @ American Cinematheque – Santa Monica, CA INFO

Feb. 25 – Noise Pop Festival – San Francisco, CA INFO

Feb. 28 – Northwest Film Forum – Seattle, WA INFO

Mar. 3 – Cornell Cinema – Ithaca, NY INFO

Mar. 4 – The Flicks – Boise, ID INFO

Mar. 10, 13, 16 – Paramount Center for the Arts – Peekskill, NY INFO

Mar. 18-Apr. 3 – Green Mountain Film Festival – Montpelier, VT INFO

March 23-27 – Miami Beach Cinematheque – Miami Beach, FL INFO

Apr. 18 – International House – Philadelphia, PA INFO

The Shins have confirmed another leg of U.S. headline dates in support of the band’s upcoming fourth album Port Of Morrow, out March 20 on Aural Apothecary/Columbia.

Port Of Morrow is currently available for pre-order and its release has been preceded by first single “Simple Song,” out now and hailed in a 4-star ROLLING STONE single review as “magnificent” with “an ascending melody (that) will trail you like a double-espresso buzz.”

As a very special pre-tour present to their beloved fans, The Shins are offering a free stream of “September,” the B-Side to their current smash single “Simple Song,” as a free stream with accompanying custom made visuals inspired by and drawing upon Jacob Escobedo’s artwork for Port Of Morrow.

The video will be streaming at recordstoreday.com as well as on the virtual reel to reel player at theshins.com. It will be fully shareable and embeddable.

THE SHINS
U.S. HEADLINE DATES 2012
NEW DATES IN BOLD

4/13/12 LAS VEGAS, NV — COSMOPOLITAN– THE POOL Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas – The Pool
4/22/12 SANTA CRUZ, CA — CIVIC AUDITORIUM
4/23/12 DAVIS, CA — ROBERT MONDAVI CENTER
4/25/12 RENO, NV — GRAND SIERRA RESORT & CASINO
05/25/12 BEND, OR – LES SCHWAB AMPHITHEATRE
05/28/12 SALT LAKE CITY, UT – RED BUTTE GARDEN AMPHITHEATER
05/29/12 MORRISON, CO – RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE
05/31/12 COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – HARRAHS COUNCIL BLUFFS
06/04/12 ST LOUIS, MO – THE PAGEANT
06/05/12 COLUMBUS, OH – LC INDOOR PAVILION
06/06/12 DETROIT, MI – FILLMORE DETROIT
06/08/12 CLEVELAND, OH – MASONIC AUDITORIUM
06/09/12 LOUISVILLE, KY – IROQUOIS AMPHITHEATRE

Ticket presale for the February 21st date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7 at 10:00am ET. The public on-sale is Wednesday, February 8. For more information on tickets and VIP packages please visit gunsnroses.com.

Celebrated worldwide as one of the most important rock acts in musical history, Guns N’ Roses are Axl Rose, DJ Ashba (guitar), Dizzy Reed (keyboards), Tommy Stinson (bass), Richard Fortus (guitar), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (guitar), Chris Pitman (keyboards) and Frank Ferrer (drums). Founder Axl Rose started Guns N’ Roses over 25 years ago and since that time, they have become one of the biggest bands in music history, selling more than 100 million albums worldwide. GN’R’s major-label debut, “Appetite For Destruction,” has sold over 28 million albums in the United States alone. The ground-breaking album changed the course of music with such classic hits as “Welcome The Jungle,” “Paradise City,” and the chart-topping single, “Sweet Child of Mine.” The band’s third studio release, Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, was the first double album release in history to nab both the top spots on the Billboard chart and went on to remain on the charts for more than 108 weeks while the band spent more than 2 years on the road to support. The ‘Illusion’ releases found the band charting new territory in the video arena with the theatrical trilogy, “November Rain,” “Don’t Cry” and “Estranged.” The band’s most recent release, Chinese Democracy (Black Frog/Geffen Records), released in November 2008 and debuted #1 on the charts in thirteen countries, going platinum in 15 countries! Guns N’ Roses have just returned from their sold-out global 2011 arena tour, with more than 30 shows in the US, visits to Latin America and multiple festivals, having played to millions of fans around the globe.

Tour Dates:
February 10 Roseland Ballroom New York, NY
February 12 Terminal 5 New York, NY
February 15 The Ritz (Webster Hall) New York, NY
February 19 House of Blues Chicago, IL
February 21 The Fillmore Detroit, MI
February 23 The Fillmore Silver Spring, MD
February 24 House of Blues Atlantic City, NJ

Nearly three years in the making, TM:103 ‘HUSTLERZ AMBITION’ is the album that Jeezy’s millions of fans have been awaiting far too long. The album release date on December 20th was celebrated with a special, sold-out performance by Jeezy at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City, presented by Def Jam, CTE and New York’s home of hip-hop, HOT 97 FM.

Critical raves greeted the release of TM:103, as The Source wrote: “Jeezy is still a proud denizen of the Atlanta trap… Fame is isolating, and Jeezy is keenly aware in these moments, cognizant of the stacked expectations for TM:103 from fans and haters alike. Self-fulfilling prophecy meets the realest shit indeed.” XXL gave the album an ‘XL’ rating, hailing it as “an emphatic re-emergence, carrying a feeling of revival from 2005’s Let’s Get It, sprinkled with moments of growth and realization… Offering the fire of TM:101, the rollick-and-celebration of TM:102, and rowdiness of The Recession, Snow’s fourth studio album is indeed a win.”

The first single from TM:103, “I Do” featuring Jay-Z and André 3000 of OutKast, has blasted up the Urban and Rhythm charts, while the street banger “Supafreak,” featuring 2 Chainz, has started making serious noise in the clubs and mixshows. The next single on deck is “Leave You Alone” featuring Ne-Yo. The duo plan to support the single with several national television performances.

In advance of TM:103’s release, Hustlerz Ambition aired on MTV2 and VEVO. The two-disc CD+DVD deluxe edition of TM:103 contains the uncut version of the film, the most revealing and honest and graphic portrayal of Jeezy to date. Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, directed by Chris Robinson, and produced by Cossette Productions (known for their work on the Grammy Awards telecasts), this extraordinary documentary is a must-have for every Young Jeezy fan.

TM:103, Jeezy’s fourth Def Jam/CTE studio album, follows-up The Recession (September 2008), his second consecutive #1 Sound¬scan debut (after 2006’s The Inspiration). The Recession went straight to #1 at iTunes, and spun off a string of hit singles starting with “Put On” featuring Kanye West, #1 Rap and #1 R&B, and a #12 pop hit as well. The Grammy-nominated song was the second-highest charting Hot 100 hit of Jeezy’s career, and was also nominated for the People’s Champ Award at the BET Awards in October 2008.

“CTE Presents the Hustlerz Ambition Tour”

STARRING YOUNG JEEZY

Date City Venue

March 3 Washington DC Fillmore

4 New York, NY Irving Plaza

5 Boston, MA House of Blues

6 Hartford, CT The Dome

8 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts

9 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s

10 Detroit, MI Fillmore

11 Cleveland, OH House of Blues

12 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room

13 Chicago, IL tba

20 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues

21 San Diego, CA House of Blues

22 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues

24 San Francisco, CA tba

27 Seattle, WA Neptune

28 Vancouver, B.C. Gossip Nightclub

29 Edmonton, Alb. Edmonton Events Centre

30 Calgary, Alb. Flames Central

31 Saskatoon, Sask. The Odeon Theatre

April 1 Winnipeg, Man. The Pantages Theatre

5 Toronto, Ont. Sound Academy

6 Montreal, Que. Olympia Theatre

Adelitas Way are no strangers to life on the road having toured with- Theory of A Deadman, Black Stone Cherry, and Emphatic amongst others, but, their most unforgettable gig came at the end of 2011. Guns N’ Roses came calling and Adelitas Way was there to deliver. Playing two sold-out arena shows, the band was invited back for a third time on New Year’s Eve. Lead singer Rick DeJesus was in shock as he explained, “Since I was a kid it’s always been a dream to open up for Guns N’ Roses…”

In 2011, Adelitas Way released two hit singles from their sophomore album Home School Valedictorian. The group now prepares to take its third single, power ballad, “Alive” to radio this spring. “The Collapse” follows previous single “Sick” which during its 27 weeks on the charts, rose to No. 1 at Active Rock and has over a million and a half hits on YouTube all thanks to the group’s huge fan-base, which continues to grow due to “incredible songwriting, and an amazing work ethic,” as Hails and Horns magazine raved in a recent feature on the band.

When it came to this year’s NFL playoffs Adelitas Way again stepped up, playing at the at the AFC Championship game at Foxboro Stadium, which lead the New England Patriots to a spot in this year’s Super bowl. Adelitas Way is Rick DeJesus, vocals; Keith Wallen, guitar; Derek Johnston, bass; Trevor Stafford, drums

Tour dates are as follows:
3/27/2012 Anaheim, CA The Grove
3/28/2012 San Francisco, CA The Regency Ballroom
3/30/2012 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort Theatre
3/31/2012 Boise, ID Knitting Factory Concert House
4/2/2012 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
4/5/2012 Houston, TX House of Blues
4/6/2012 Dallas, TX House of Blues
4/7/2012 Corpus Christi, TX Concrete Street
4/9/2012 Springfield, MO Shrine Mosque
4/10/2012 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
4/12/2012 Detroit, MI The Filmore
4/13/2012 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
4/14/2012 Grand Rapids, MI Orbit Room
4/16/2012 Niagara Falls, NY Rapids Theater
4/17/2012 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
4/18/2012 Providence, RI Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
4/20/2012 New York, NY Best Buy Theater
4/21/2012 Atlantic City, NJ House of Blues
4/22/2012 Scranton, PA Cultural Center
4/24/2012 Richmond, VA The National
4/25/2012 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live

Mastodon have recently posted a very special video for their new single “Dry Bone Valley,” created by noted fine artist Tim Biskup, a long-time friend who has amassed a cadre of loyal fans and collectors of his painting and sculpture. Watch the new video here.

“Dry Bone Valley” is the second single from Mastodon’s critically acclaimed album The Hunter, which found its way onto several Year End/Best Of critics’ lists, including those compiled by Rolling Stone, Spin, Revolver, Decibel and many more.

Released on September 27th, The Hunter entered the Billboard Top 200 Album chart in the Top 10. The first single, “Curl of the Burl,” has been nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award for “Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance.” Radio play for the track brought even Mastodon to the attention of the mainstream masses by rocketing into the Top 15 of the Billboard charts resulting in their greatest radio presence to date. By comparison, “Dry Bone Valley” is already accelerating with more immediate impact on radio waves. The press also continues to pledge their commitment:

“Mastodon exists as one of the most crucial and challenging acts working today.” – The Los Angeles Times

“Zeus be praised! Mastodon streamlined their molten thrash into a taut thwump that doesn’t pull back one bit on their natural complexity of innate weirdness.” – Rolling Stone’s Best of 2011

Mastodon is currently immersed in an extensive tour of Europe and Australia. At the conclusion of the tour, Mastodon will fly directly to Los Angels to attend the Grammys as “Curl Of The Burl” has captured a nomination for “Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance.” Have a look at the official video for “Curl Of The Burl” here. The 54th Grammy Awards Show will take place in Los Angeles on February 12th and be broadcast on CBS stations.

Tour dates as follows:
(M) Indicates Mastodon closes the show
(O) Indicates Opeth closes the show

04/04 Portland, ME State Theater (M)
04/05 Boston, MA Orpheum Theater (O)
04/06 Montreal, QC Metropolis (O)
04/07 Toronto, ON Sony Centre (O)
04/09 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory(M)
04/10 Wallingford, CT The Dome (M)
04/11 New York, NY Roseland Ballroom (M)
04/13 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre(M)
04/14 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection (M)
04/15 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE (M)
04/16 Knoxville, TN TN Theater (O)
04/18 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom (M)
04/19 Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom (O)
04/20 San Antonio, TX Back Stage Live (O)
04/21 Corpus Christi, TX Concrete Street (O)
04/23 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium (O)
04/25 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues (M)
04/26 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheatre (O)
04/27 Oakland, CA Fox Theatre (O)
04/28 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort (M)
04/30 Seattle, WA The Paramount (O)
05/01 Vancouver, BC Orpheum Theatre (O)
05/03 Edmonton, AB Edmonton Events Center (O)
05/04 Calgary, AB MacEwan Hall (M)
05/05 Saskatoon, SK The Odeon (O)
05/06 Winnipeg, MB Burton Cummings Theatre (O)
05/09 Washington, DC The Fillmore (O)
05/10 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore (M)
05/11 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues (M)
05/12 Atlanta, GA Masquerade Music Park (M)