Nickelodeon Launches Nick Radio, The Networks Brand New Radio Station

The Associated Press is reporting the fantastic Nickelodeon News in the following article, from salon.com, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has joined forces with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment to create the networks own radio station on Clear Channel's Internet radio platform, iHeartRadio!

Nick Radio which launched today (Monday 30th September 2013) with Nickelodeon Star and "The Way" singer Ariana Grande ("Victorious", "Sam & Cat") as the featured guest DJ, along with the hit Nickelodeon boyband, Big Time Rush!

With its entry into radio, Nick Radio will provide some competition for Radio Disney, Disney's terrestrial and Internet radio stations. Like Radio Disney, Nick Radio will feature kid-friendly Top 40 music, stars from its network and celebrity interviews.

Besides iHeartRadio, Nick Radio also be on Nickelodeon's official website, nick.com.

It is currently unknown whether the feed will be geo-locked or if Nickelodeon are planning to launch local versions of Nick Radio internationally, such as in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, and Spain.

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Nickelodeon gets into radio with Clear Channel

NEW YORK (AP) — Nickelodeon is getting into the radio business.

The children’s entertainment network has joined forces with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment to create its own station on Clear Channel’s online iHeartRadio.

Nick Radio launched Monday with “The Way” singer Ariana Grande — also star of Nick’s “Sam & Cat” — as featured guest DJ, along with another Nickelodeon act, Big Time Rush.

With its entry into radio, Nick Radio will provide some competition for Radio Disney, Disney’s terrestrial and Internet radio stations. Like Radio Disney, Nick Radio will feature kid-friendly Top 40 music, stars from its network and celebrity interviews.

Besides iHeartRadio, it will also be on Nickelodeon’s own website.

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http://www.iheartradio.com

http://www.nick.com.

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Nickelodeon Star Kendall Schmidt Announces Some Of His Plans For The Future

The PR Company Big Machine Agency has announced in the following press release, from PRNewswire, some of the exciting plans Nickelodeon Star Kendall Schmidt, the lead singer of Nick's hit boy band Big Time Rush, America's most well-known boy band, has for the future!

The news release mentions that Kendall's focus will be moving more into music, which could confirm the Nick News that Nickelodeon's hit original musical television series "Big Time Rush" has come to an end. The news release does mention Kendall is planning to focus a limited amount of television specials and movies, which could be a hint that Nickelodeon and Big Time Rush are planning to make a brand new "Big Time Rush" movie/television special in the future! Kendall recently hinted in a interview with the teen-entertainment magazine Popstar! that although the series has wrapped, there may be more BTR movies/TV specials in the pipeline!

Big Machine Agency has also announced the news that although "Big Time Rush" the TV series has come to an end, Kendall Schmidt is planning to continue touring with "Big Time Rush"!

BMA also mentions in the press release that, when Kendall visits Down Under to perform with Big Time Rush and Heffron Drive, which consists of Big Time Rusher Kendall Schmidt and Big Time Rush's current guitarist, Dustin Belt, at Nickelodeon Australia's Slimefest 2013, Kendall is planning to spend quite a bit of time there and hit hard the studios of both Australia and New Zealand.

Original Big Machine Agency Press Release:

Big Time Rush's Kendall Schmidt to Headline Global Tour and Keep Fans First as He Focuses on Writing and Recording

Tour announcement and new music coming soon

NEW YORK, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As lead singer of Big Time Rush, America's most well-known boy band via Nickelodeon's hit television series plus his active role in Heffron Drive, Kendall Schmidt is one busy guy. Though he will spend the summer continuing the Big Time Rush world tour, fall brings even more activity and plenty of world travel for the teen heartthrob.

With his focus moving into music and a limited amount of television specials and movies, Kendall will have more free time to continue touring with both bands as well as log some serious studio time, which is so important to the longtime songwriter that, at any given time, he has over 50 unreleased songs to his name. Long a believer in constant interaction with fans, Kendall will keep up the dizzying pace of press tours, personal appearances and meet and greets, both here at home and abroad. In fact, come September, Kendall will be performing with both bands at Nickelodeon Australia's Slimefest, always a fan favorite. Kendall plans to spend quite a while Down Under and hit hard the studios of both Australia and New Zealand, a place he came to know and love while penning a song with Logan Henderson for New Zealand's biggest pop group Titanium whose debut #1 single "come on home" achieved double platinum status.

Heffron Drive, actually founded by Kendall prior to his joining Big Time Rush, was born of a chance meeting. After chatting at an industry event one night in Los Angeles in 2008, Kendall and Dustin Belt realized there was a lot more in common than meets the eye – both had been born in Wichita, Kansas, and when they went to make their way home, they realized they lived on the same street – Heffron Drive. Aside from becoming instant friends, the duo formed a band – what to call it was obvious – and thousands began streaming uploaded tunes via MySpace. The internet was soon buzzing about this new band, but shortly thereafter the Big Time Rush opportunity came along. Kendall joined up and eventually, Dustin was tapped as the touring guitarist for the group. The two never forgot about Heffron Drive, though, stealing spare moments to write and plan.

Big Time Rush's force, however, was undeniable. Now in its fourth season, Big Time Rush averaged just under 4 million viewers per episode. The series, which boasts the highest-rated and most-watched Nickelodeon live action premier among kids, tweens and total viewers at a whopping 6.8 million, is as much of an overseas sensation as it is here at home. Big Time Rush is seen in 78 territories and in 17 languages via Nickelodeon channels and syndication. Equally impressive, Big Time Rush has sold 4.33 million singles and more than 1.35 million albums to date. The band also holds the record for fastest sell-out time at Radio City Music Hall – ten minutes!

For more information and to stream, please visit:

http://www.reverbnation.com/heffrondrive
Facebook - www.facebook.com/heffrondrivemusic
Twitter – www.twitter.com/heffrondrive

Press Contacts:

Brad Taylor
Big Machine Agency
(646) 395-2600
brad@bigmachineagency.com

Lauren Sachs
Big Machine Agency
(646) 395-2600
lauren@bigmachineagency.com

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Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush Set To Release Brand New Album "24/seven" On Tuesday 11th June 2013

The American record label Columbia Records has announced the exciting Nickelodeon / Big Time Rush news in the following Press Release, from PRNewswire, that Columbia Records recording artists and Nickelodeon TV stars Big Time Rush will release their highly anticipated third studio album, 24/seven, on Tuesday 11th June 2013!

The album is available for pre-order today [www.smarturlit.com/24seven] in deluxe and standard versions, and all iTunes pre-orders include an instant digital download of the track "Like Nobody's Around." In addition to "Like Nobody's Around," whose companion video has already garnered over 1.3 million views on YouTube, 24/seven will also include brand new music from the upcoming fourth season of the hit Nickelodeon show (see below for track listings). The album features production by top music hit makers including Claude Kelly (Britney Spears, Bruno Mars), The Suspex (Demi Lovato), Matt Squire (Selena Gomez, One Direction), Matt Thiessen (Plain White T's, Carly Rae Jepsen) and Chris DeStefano (Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood), with a majority of the tracks written by Big Time Rush.

"The four of us have written most of the songs on the album and really focused on making music that everyone could listen to and enjoy. 24/seven shows a level of growth and maturity while still keeping the fun carefree essence BTR started with," said band member Logan Henderson. "Our fans and hard work are completely responsible for this album, and even further this band. Can't wait for you all to hear it," added Kendall Schmidt.

Big Time Rush will herald the album's release with their recently announced "Summer Break Tour." The nationwide tour, which will also feature Victoria Justice, kicks off on June 21 at the famed Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. Fans will get to see both artists' electrifying performances in over 38 cities across the U.S., including stops in New York, Chicago and Dallas. For more information on the tour, please visit www.SummerBreakTour.com.

Also, don't forget that season 4 of Big Time Rush starts on Thursday 2nd May 2013 on Nick USA!:

The full track-listing of Big Time Rush: 24/seven is as follows:

1. 24/seven
2. Like Nobody's Around
3. Get Up
4. Song For You feat. Karmin
5. Run Wild
6. Crazy For U
7. Picture This
8. Confetti Falling
9. Amazing
10. We Are
11. Love Me Again*
12. Just Getting Started*
13. Untouchable*
14. Lost in Love featuring Jake Miller *
15. Na Na Na *
*deluxe version only

Columbia Records Press Release:

Big Time Rush Set To Release 24/seven On June 11

Features New Track "Like Nobody's Around," And Brand New Songs From Season Four Of The Hit Nickelodeon TV Show

NEW YORK, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Records recording artists and Nickelodeon TV stars Big Time Rush are set to release their highly anticipated third album, 24/seven, on June 11. The album is available for pre-order today [www.smarturlit.com/24seven] in deluxe and standard configurations, and all iTunes pre-orders include an instant digital download of the track "Like Nobody's Around." In addition to "Like Nobody's Around," whose companion video has already garnered over 1.3 million views on YouTube, 24/seven will also include brand new music from the upcoming fourth season of the hit Nickelodeon show (see below for track listings). The album features production by top music hit makers including Claude Kelly (Britney Spears, Bruno Mars), The Suspex (Demi Lovato), Matt Squire (Selena Gomez, One Direction), Matt Thiessen (Plain White T's, Carly Rae Jepsen) and Chris DeStefano (Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood), with a majority of the tracks written by Big Time Rush.



(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130430/NY04493 (PRNewsFoto/Columbia Records))"The four of us have written most of the songs on the album and really focused on making music that everyone could listen to and enjoy. 24/seven shows a level of growth and maturity while still keeping the fun carefree essence BTR started with," said band member Logan Henderson . "Our fans and hard work are completely responsible for this album, and even further this band. Can't wait for you all to hear it," added Kendall Schmidt.

Big Time Rush will herald the album's release with their recently announced "Summer Break Tour." The nationwide tour, which will also feature Victoria Justice , kicks off on June 21 at the famed Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. Fans will get to see both artists' electrifying performances in over 38 cities across the U.S., including stops in New York, Chicago and Dallas. For more information on the tour, please visit www.SummerBreakTour.com.

Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy series Big Time Rush kicks off season four on Thursday, May 2, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Created by Scott Fellows (Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide) and produced in partnership with Sony Music, this season finds best friends Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan recording music for their third studio album and preparing for the launch of their next world tour. The guys quickly discover that the music landscape has become more competitive and the pressure to stay relevant proves tougher than ever. Big Time Rush airs regularly Thursdays at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

The full track-listing of 24/seven is as follows:

1. 24/seven
2. Like Nobody's Around
3. Get Up
4. Song For You feat. Karmin
5. Run Wild
6. Crazy For U
7. Picture This
8. Confetti Falling
9. Amazing
10. We Are
11. Love Me Again*
12. Just Getting Started*
13. Untouchable*
14. Lost in Love featuring Jake Miller *
15. Na Na Na *
*deluxe version only

www.btrband.com
www.columbiarecords.com

About Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a current roster that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. It is home to premier record labels representing music from every genre, including Arista Nashville, Beach Street Records, Bystorm Entertainment, Columbia Nashville, Columbia Records, Day 1, Epic Records, Essential Records, Flicker Records, Kemosabe Records, Legacy Recordings, MASTERWORKS, Polo Grounds, RCA Inspiration, RCA Nashville, RCA Records, Reunion Records, Roc Nation, Sony Classical, Sony Music Latin, Star Time International, Syco Music, Vested in Culture and Volcano. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).
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Big Time Rush's Cover Artwork For BTR's Third Studio Album "24/seven" Unveiled

To celebrate Nickelodeon boy band Big Time Rush releasing their highly anticipated third album, called "24/seven", in June 2013, the USA entertainment news website Cambio has exclusively unveiled the cover art for BTR's brand new studio album, which you can view below!:

During Cambio's recent live video questions and answers couch session with the guys, Logan Henderson, James Maslow, Kendall Schmidt and Carlos Pena, Jr. told the entertainment news website they thought long and hard about what they wanted as the image for the album cover. The front cover art for Big Time Rush's "24/seven" album shows the guys in casual poses hanging out in front of a convenience store being, well, normal guys! It's straightforward and represents each member of Nick's BTR outside of their crazy work schedules. With Logan on the skateboard, Kendall with his slurpee, Carlos holding a toy helicopter control and James just hanging out, they prove that they are just four guys who like to have a good time, all the time!

"24/seven" will feature the Big Time Rush song "Like Nobody's Around," as well as brand-new music which will appear on the upcoming season of the show. The band will perform tracks from "24/seven" when they hit the road on their "Summer Break Tour" with Nickelodeon Star Victoria Justice. The tour kicks off June 21 in Los Angeles and will stop in over 38 cities across the U.S. For more information on the tour, please visit www.SummerBreakTour.com.

What do you think of the album art? Let NickALive! know on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, and/or Facebook!

Also, don't forget that season 4 of Big Time Rush starts on Thursday 2nd May 2013 on Nickelodeon USA!:

Big Time Rush's '24/Seven' Album Cover First Look! (EXCLUSIVE)

Rushers, we're so excited to premiere the cover art for Big Time Rush's new album, 24/Seven (due in June), with all of you!

During our recent live video Q&A couch sesh with the guys, Logan Henderson, James Maslow, Kendall Schmidt and Carlos Pena, Jr. told us they thought long and hard about what they wanted as the image for the album cover. And we love that they chose something everyone could relate to.

They kept it casual by hanging out in front of a convenience store being, well, normal guys!

It's straightforward and represents BTR outside of their crazy work schedules. With Logan on the skateboard, Kendall with his slurpee, Carlos holding a toy helicopter control and James just hanging out, they prove that they are just four guys who like to have a good time, all the time.

What do you think of the album art?

Also, don't forget that season 4 of Big Time Rush starts on May 2 on Nickelodeon!

New pics below:

Our Fave Big Time Rush Twitpics!

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Nickelodeon Star Elizabeth Gillies Records New Music At The Electracraft Music Works Recording Studio In New York City, New York, USA

According to Sonic Scoop, Nickelodeon Star Elizabeth Gillies, who plays the character 'Jade West' on the hit Nickelodeon original live-action comedy series "Victorious" and voices the character 'Daphne' on Nickelodeon's popular animated series "Winx Club", recently visited the Electracraft Music Works at The Fireplace Penthouse recording studio in Murray Hill, New York City, New York, USA to record a bit of new music:

Session Buzz: Who's Recording In & Around NYC – A Monthly Report

GREATER NYC AREA: For recording studios, this past summer had its typical ups and downs. But heading into Fall, bands like The Killers, The Vaccines and OneRepublic as well as artists like Tony Bennett, Kurt Vile, Sean Lennon, Rufus Wainright and more had been in NYC-area studios cranking on new and upcoming releases.

Starting in Murray Hill, Electracraft Music Works @ The Fireplace Penthouse hosted sessions with Mark Foster, of Foster The People, recording vocals for "Polartropic" – a soundtrack song for Tim Burton’s new film, Frankenweenie. Warren Babson engineered the session.

Also at Electracraft... Jack Antonoff and Andrew Dost of the band FUN were in to work on some new material, with Matt Morales engineering... Melanie Fiona came through to record some live acoustic tracks for Cricket Mobile, with Sam Katz engineering... hip-hop artist Outasight recorded with producers The Elev3n and Morales engineering, and Liz Gillies (of Nickelodeon's Victorious) recorded some new music with Babson engineering.

You can read Sonic Scoop's full article about which artists have recorded recently in and around New York here on the official Sonic Scoop website, SonicScoop.com.

Nickelodeon Musician Jill Sobule ("Harriet The Spy", "Unfabulous") To Perform At The 22nd Annual GrassRoots Festival Of Music And Dance In Trumansburg, New York, USA

According to PressConnects.com, the American singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, who has contributed music to the popular original Nickelodeon television series "Unfabulous" and also guest stars on Nickelodeon Movies' "Harriet the Spy" soundtrack, singing the song "The Secretive Life" for Nickelodeon Movies' first ever Nickelodeon Movie, "Harriet the Spy", will be a performing artist at the 22nd annual GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance at Trumansburg Fairgrounds in Trumansburg, New York, USA on Sunday 22nd July 2012 at 12:45 p.m. on the Grandstand:

GrassRoots takes hold in T-burg

Local favorites, famous faces fill four-day music festival

Beginning [Wednesday 18th July 2012], the 22nd annual GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance returns to the Trumansburg Fairgrounds, offering four days of many genres of roots music from various parts of the world. Founded by host band Donna the Buffalo, whose members were inspired by playing and performing at similar festivals up and down the East Coast, GrassRoots will feature dozens of bands performing on four stages over four days.

Many familiar festival favorites will return, [...]. And festival organizers have brought in some new headliners, including country legend George Jones and '90s indie pop favorite Jill Sobule.

Tickets for GrassRoots are available at the gate. A weekend pass costs $110 (children until 12 get in free, but must be accompanied by parent or guardian); daily passes are $40 today and Friday, $45 on Saturday, and $30 on Sunday.

You can learn more about GrassRoots by picking up a festival program at several locations around Ithaca and Trumansburg or download a schedule at www.grassrootsfest.org.

With that in mind, here's a day-by-day rundown of some of the festival highlights, mostly focusing on out-of-town bands:

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Sunday

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- Jill Sobule will make her GrassRoots debut at 12:45 p.m. on the Grandstand. Known for her mid-90s hit "I Kissed A Girl," Sobule has released several albums, including 2009's "California Years," as well as performing on NPR and Air America and doing the music for the Nickelodeon Network's "Unfabulous."