Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with the release of their single “Yellow”, followed by their debut album, Parachutes (2000), which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Its follow-up, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was named NME’s Album of the Year. Their next release, X&Y (2005), received a generally positive reception. The band’s fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, was produced by Brian Eno and released on 17 June 2008 again to largely favourable reviews. All of Coldplay’s albums have enjoyed great commercial success.[2][3]

Coldplay’s early material was compared to acts such as Jeff Buckley, U2, and Travis.[4] Since the release of Parachutes, Coldplay have drawn influence from other sources, including Echo and the Bunnymen,[5] Kate Bush and George Harrison[6] on A Rush of Blood to the Head, Johnny Cash and Kraftwerk for X&Y and Arcade Fire and My Bloody Valentine on Viva la Vida.[7] Coldplay have been an active supporter of various social and political causes, such as Oxfam’s Make Trade Fair campaign and Amnesty International. The group have also performed at various charity projects such as Band Aid 20, Live 8, and the Teenage Cancer Trust.[8]

In 1997, Wayne formed the group Hot Boys along with rappers Juvenile, Turk, and B.G., who released their debut CD Get It How You Live that year. In 1998, the group’s major-label debut Guerrilla Warfare was released; it was followed in 2003 by Let Em Burn.

The first music album to feature Lil Wayne’s vocals was the debut album of the Cash Money-signed group Hot Boys titled Get It How U Live!, released in 1997; Lil Wayne was the youngest member of that group. In 1998, Wayne was featured on the song “Back That Azz Up” by Juvenile. The second album by the group, titled Guerrilla Warfare, was released in 1999 before Wayne’s solo debut was released.

His solo career began with Tha Block is Hot in 1999. After releasing the albums Lights Out in 2000 and 500 Degreez in 2002 to little success, in 2004 he released the bestseller Tha Carter and eventually was featured in the popular song “Soldier” by the R&B group Destiny’s Child. Tha Carter II followed in 2005. In June 2008, “Tha Carter III” was released.[2]

Wayne’s debut solo album Tha Block Is Hot featured significant contributions from the Hot Boys and went double platinum, climbing to #3 on the Billboard album charts.[2] The album earned Wayne a 1999 Source magazine award nomination for “Best New Artist”,[7] and also became a Top Ten hit.[2] After the release of Tha Block is Hot, Wayne was featured on the single, “Bling Bling”, with B.G., Juvenile, Turk, and Big Tymers.

His 2000 follow-up album Lights Out failed to attain the level of success achieved by his debut[2] but was certified gold by RIAA.[8] At this point in his development as an emcee, Wayne was criticized for coasting on his fame and the collective success of the Hot Boys. Critics pointed to the lack of coherent narratives in his verses as evidence that he had yet to mature to the level of his fellow Hot Boys.[9] Near the release of Lights Out, Wayne was featured on the single, “1# Stunna” with Big Tymers and Juvenile, which rose to 24th place on the Hot Rap Tracks charts.

Wayne’s third album 500 Degreez, released 2002, followed the format of his previous two, with significant contributions from the Hot Boys and Mannie Fresh. While certified Gold like its predecessor[8], it too failed to match the success of Wayne’s debut.[2] The title was a reference to the recently estranged Hot Boys member Juvenile’s recording, 400 Degreez.[10] After the release of 500 Degreez, Wayne was featured in the single, “Neva Get Enuf” with 3LW.[11]

Hannah Montana: The Movie has been confirmed by many of the stars from the show. It will not be a Disney Channel Original Movie but will instead follow in the steps of the Lizzie McGuire series, which is a feature-length film released in cinemas. Filming should take place sometime in spring 2008, and should be released in late 2008 or early 2009.Oprah Winfrey also confirmed on her show on November 21, 2007 that a film was in the works.

Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert – Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert is an upcoming musical documentary film from Walt Disney Pictures presented in Disney Digital 3-D. The limited release will be for one week, February 1-7, 2008 in the US and Canada with release in other countries later on. Disney recently announced the concert to be filmed in several cities to be theatrically released upon the US in February and internationally throughout the month. The film is planned to use 3-D glasses.

“Everything I do is different from what’s going on right now,” says Stat Quo matter-of-factly. And Shady/Aftermath’s newest recruit isn’t just blowing hot air. Although his name may suggest the average, Shady/Aftermath Records’ first southern artist is anything but. “A lot of these artists are just clones of what’s come before,” says Stat from under the brim of his signature Braves fitted cap. “But I don’t sound like anybody, especially [anyone] out the south. Period. I’m setting the new bar. I’m the way things should be.”

Find out more about Stat Quo and Aftermath Music at his official website.

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