http://blog.tower.com Welcome to the Tower Blog Thu, 15 May 2008 21:37:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It’s official – Cannes 2008 has started and promises to showcase this year’s best up-and-coming films. This year started with Blindness, by Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles who directed the incredible City of God (2004) and Constant Gardner (2006). The film is an adaptation of the book of the ... http://blog.tower.com/tower-news/cannes-you-dig-it.html It’s no secret that American Idol fever has hit! With the last two David’s left in the competition, maybe it’s reminding us of our favorite male American Idol singer, Clay Aiken whose 4th studio album, On My Way Here is storming the charts. Clay’s been busy this year ... http://blog.tower.com/tower-news/achin%e2%80%99-for-clay-aiken.html Monday, May 12 David Letterman: Shia LaBeouf, N.E.R.D. Jay Leno: Jack Black, Clay Aiken Late Late Show: John Stamos Conan O'Brien: Jimmy Fallon, William Shatner, Gary Vaynerchuk Ellen DeGeneres: Hugh Laurie Tavis Smiley: Kelsey Grammer Tuesday, May 13 David Letterman: Regis Philbin, Death Cab for Cutie Jay Leno: Evangeline Lilly, Switchfoot Late Late Show: John Cusack Conan O'Brien: Steve Carell, Alyson ... http://blog.tower.com/tower-news/on-the-tube-this-week-may-12-may-16-2008.html Well, it’s official! Sex and the City month of madness has officially started! If you were lucky enough to catch the crew on Oprah talking about the much hyped movie coming out May 30th you know what I’m talking about! Obviously I’ll talk more about that as the time gets ... http://blog.tower.com/tower-news/are-you-breathing-if-the-answer-is-yes-read-these-books.html Monday, April 28 Late Late Show: Ewan McGregor, Morrissey David Letterman: Gwyneth Paltrow Conan O'Brien: Marisa Tomei, Santogold Colbert Report: Feist Regis and Kelly: Robert Downey Jr., Hillary Duff Tuesday, April 29 Conan O'Brien: The Kills Daily Show: Newt Gingrich Regis and Kelly: Patrick Dempsey, Terrence Howard Ellen DeGeneres: Helen Hunt, Def Leppard Wednesday, April 30 David Letterman: Matthew ... http://blog.tower.com/tower-news/on-the-tube-this-week-april-28-may-2-2008.html   Next week is gonna be exciting! On Tuesday, Madonna releases Hard Candy her 11th album, while Mariah Carey may have to fight to keep her top selling album, also her 11th album, E=MC² at #1. If you’ve heard Madonna’s single “4 Minutes” the song she sings with Justin Timberlake you ... http://blog.tower.com/music/clash-of-the-titans-madonna-and-mariah-fight-for-1.html My favorite American Idol was voted off this week – that’s right, the Irish and tattooed Carly Smithson was eliminated in this round. This Dublin-born singer was so gracious about exiting the show, it just reminded me why I liked her so much! Everyone seems to remember her because of ... http://blog.tower.com/tower-news/carly-smithson-says-goodbye-on-idol-this-week.html Well one thing’s certain – all of America’s watching Dancing with the Stars this season! With contestants like Marlee Matlin, Kristi Yamaguchi, Adam Carolla, Steve Guttenberg, Monica Seles and Priscilla Presley every week seems to bring new drama and better dance moves! Speaking of dance moves – I ... http://blog.tower.com/tower-news/this-week-on-the-tube-rocks-first-lady-voted-off-dancing-with-the-stars.html Tower Records is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated upcoming CD release from Punk Cabaret Rock Band, The Dresden Dolls, No, Virginia, has officially hit the Tower pre-order charts!! For anyone not familiar with the Dolls, they are one of the most exciting rock groups in music today. ... http://blog.tower.com/tower-news/dresden-dolls-contest-announcement-enter-to-win-a-signed-baby-grand-piano.html Monday, April 14 David Letterman: Al Pacino Late Late Show: John Waters Jimmy Kimmel: Naomi Watts Tuesday, April 15, 2008 David Letterman: Kelsey Grammer, Rogue Wave Late Late Show: Julie Andrews Colbert Report: The Roots Jimmy Kimmel: America Ferrera Regis and Kelly: Jordin Sparks Wednesday, April 16, 2008 David Letterman: Uma Thurman, The Gossip Jimmy Kimmel: Minnie Driver, ... http://blog.tower.com/tower-news/on-the-tube-this-week.html