MATTHEW MORRISON SIGNS TO ADAM LEVINE'S 222 RECORD LABEL

Matthew Morrison in Toronto - May 2011

Great news, Matthew Morrison Fans.  Those of you who were disappointed by his debut self-titled Disc's results like me, hopefully soon can write that off as a false start.  The Glee Star has just signed-on to Maroon 5 Frontman Adam Levine's new 222 Record Label and a new Disc is due for Spring 2012.  The musical pairing seems perfect as both Levine and Morrison have seen their stock rise due to their Television fame, especially the former in being a Mentor on NBC's The Voice.

The 222 Label also dons the same name as a limited edition Guitar which Levine had designed together with First Act and sold through Target recently, in addition to his own Fashion Line and a Tattoo which he sports with same number.  The name of the first Hollywood studio he ever recorded a Demo was named 222 and since then the auspicious number has stuck with him.

Levine and Morrison are both distributed under the Universal Music Group, so it is expected this new deal also will be handled by the Music Giant.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

"THE VOICE" SEES 120% INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS BEST IN SEASON TWO PREMIERE

Official Poster for The Voice

The numbers are in and if you thought NBC's The Voice was a smash the first season, its season Premiere on Super Bowl Sunday saw a 120% increase from its previous biggest measured ratings night, May 31, 2011.  Viewers who tuned-in saw even more of that noted tension between Mentors, Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine with the Diva repeatedly talking over Levine and at one point calling him a "Justin Timberlake Wannabe", which required an apology on her part shortly after.

There were a couple interesting stories during the Blind Auditions, which saw the Mentors listening to Contestants once again with their backs turned including one Contestant, a former Disney Mouseketeer who sang alongside Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears and Aguilera herself, named Tony Lucca.  At first failing to recognize the Singer-Songwriter, Aguilera bolted backstage after cluing-in to his identity, finally running to give him a hug.  "Britney used to have such a crush on you!", she revealed on National Television.

Another Contestant who stood-out is the handsome Chris Mann, who previously has appeared on Glee as a Dalton Academy Warbler.  The Singer, who specializes in Opera, has had various false starts also and his Muse is his Mother, who currently is battling Pancreatic Cancer.

The Voice airs on NBC Monday nights at 8:00 PM EST.

(Photo credit: NBC)

MAROON 5'S ADAM LEVINE BASHES MTV ON TWITTER

Adam Levine directs Tweet at MTV

Although they air tonight at 9 PM EST, not all Pop Acts will be tuning into the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards!  Take Maroon 5 Frontman Adam Levine example who Tweeted yesterday about his general distaste for the direction taken by the Station, which once stood for Music Television Video.  

Despite having the number one song on the Canadian Hot 100 and one of this Summer's biggest hits  with Moves Like Jagger (ft. Christina Aguilera) - currently number four on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 - it appears either the Band either was snubbed by MTV in being asked to perform this year  ...or quite simply they are busy touring right now.

Go Adam, I support you fully!  I miss the days when I would just lounge on my Couch all day watching Music Videos before all this Reality Television nonsense.  Or perhaps maybe we're just too Old School and should just embrace the fact that you have to go online now to watch Music Videos?

VIDEO PREMIERE: MAROON 5 FT. CHRISTINA AGUILERA - MOVES LIKE JAGGER

Still from Moves Like Jagger Video

Finally the Music Video for Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera’s Moves like Jagger has been unveiled after the Track first surfaced in early June. Having peaked already at number right on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the Canadian Hot 100, hopefully a shirtless Adam Levine is the secret weapon to propel its way up the charts further.

Directed by Jonas Åkerlund the Video combines old footage of Mick Jagger together with that of Aguilera and Maroon 5 in a fitting tribute the Rock Legend deserves from these two former Grammy-winning Best New Artists and judges of NBC's runaway hit The Voice.

See the Video in full below:

NBC'S "THE VOICE" CLOBBERS "GLEE" IN RATINGS DEBUT

The Judges of NBC's The Voice

In a bit of a Ratings shocker, NBC's singing Reality TV Competition The Voice outperformed FOX's Glee in a special 90-minute episode of the latter last night. The evening marked The Voice's big debut which based on its Star Power with Celebrity Judges Cee Lo, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, drew a huge crowd with 11.4 million Viewers at 9 PM, and 12.2 million at 10 PM. ABC's Dancing with the Stars was a clear Winner with 12.8 million Viewers at 8 PM and 18 million at 9 PM.

The Voice is unique from FOX's American Idol in that it has its Judges picking talent over looks with the Contestants dueling with each other for a Recording Contract.  On another level, each of the four Judges are also competing against one another also in that they must convince Contestants to work under their wings, with the Judge yielding the best results being victorious.

Glee paid tribute to Lady Gaga last night with its Born this Way-themed episode celebrating its characters hidden imperfections. The Gaga tie-in however wasn't enough to save it as it pulled in 8.4 million Viewers in the 9 PM slot and 8.6 million in the 10 PM slot.

Is Glee Mania starting to wane?  Are the Story Lines running thin? Uh-oh.

(Photo credit: NBC)

MUCHMUSIC TO AIR "THE VOICE" IN CANADA

The Judges of NBC's The Voice (L to R): Cee Lo, Christina Aguilera
Adam Levine, Blake Shelton

Love is blind. Or at least the people behind NBC's The Voice would like us to think that. It was just announced that MuchMusic will be airing the Reality TV Series/Competition when it premieres on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM EST.

The Voice will have Singers competing against one another for a grand prize of a $100k Record Contract under Universal Republic, home of Amy Winehouse, Colbie Caillat and Jessie J. Judges come from a wide-spectrum of genres including Christina Aguilera, Maroon 5's Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Cee Lo.  The Show claims not to be judging its Singers on their looks. 

V. progressive ain't it?  Whomever wins this thing has the Susan Boyles and Paul Potts of the world to thank, them having proven that singing talent with a bit of the X-Factor can sell records.  Count me officially among those excited.

(Photo credit: NBC)

ADAM LEVINE STRIPS NUDE FOR TESTICULAR & PROSTATE CANCER

Adam Levine for Everyman

Regardless whether you're Male or Female, nobody can deny that Maroon 5 Frontman Adam Levine is pretty much physical perfection. And after meeting him last August, I can say he's just as nice on the inside as he is on the outside.  Click here for that encounter.

Levine stripped down to well, nothing to raise awareness for  both Testicular and Prostate Cancer in the UK for the Everyman Campaign.  The Shot will be appearing in the forthcoming issue of Cosmopolitan UK.

For those who were wondering, those hands belong to longtime Model Girlfriend Anna Vyalitsyna.  Don't all send your Hate Mail to her at once, please.

(Photo credit: Ben Riggot/Cosmopolitan UK)

ADAM LEVINE AND MAROON 5 IN TORONTO | AUTOGRAPH CONTEST

Adam Levine is undisputedly one of the hottest men in Pop Music. The Maroon 5 Frontman has guided the band to over 15 million albums sold worldwide since their highly memorable debut back in 2002. Since then the band has only gone forward, never looking back, with smoldering sexy music videos and an infectious brand of soulful Pop-Rock which just as effectively moves people onto the Dance Floor as it does into the Bedroom.

The band is now set to release their third studio effort Hands All Over and touring in preparation of that album's release September 21, 2010. Although first single Robert "Mutt" Lange-produced Misery has been very steady in picking-up since its release in June, it is peaking currently at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. It will likely continue its way up the Chart in the coming weeks.