Tommy2.net - Music for Your Generation

Happy Mother’s Day!

Yesterday afternoon Mindless Behavior returned to Minneapolis, MN for a special performance at Epic Nightclub featuring music from their new release, All Around The World.

It was obvious that fans had been anxious to see the boys again after their last show in town at Mall of America 17 months ago. Around 7am the line began to form outside the club as the temperatures hovered in the low 40′s.

After pumping the crowd for a few minutes – Princeton, Prodigy, Ray Ray, and Roc Royal emerged on stage as the club erupted. The guys took a more casual approach to this special show, however it led to a lot more interaction with the fans and made for some memories that many will never forget. As the show progressed the crowd continued to push toward the front resulting in the music being stopped just after two songs. After the short break, Mindless Behavior returned to finish up their 30 minute set, which was followed by a VIP session. Of course this was all just a hint of what’s to come when then guys officially hit the road this summer with a full set that will include choreography, wardrobe and more. Trust me, it’ll definitely be worth adding to your to-do list this summer.

These two look excited! Megan and Liz will premiere their new single, Release You on June 1st and make it available for download June 4th at iTunes. The two also plan on putting out a lyric video for the song as well and they need your help. Visit MeganAndLiz.com for complete details.

This is it! You have until 11:59pm CST to cast 25 votes for the Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star contestants at Macys.iHeart.com/Macys. I just put in mine for Kalin & Myles… hint, hint.

Blast from the past! At the Aaron Carter concert on Friday night in Lewisville, TX their was a buzz about a familiar face in the crowd. Yep, it’s Monet Monico.

1. Taylor Swift – 22
2. One Direction – Kiss You
3. Bella Thorne and Zendaya – Contagious Love
4. Anna Kendrick – Cups
5. Demi Lovato – Heart Attack
6. Bridgit Mendler – Hurricane
7. Justin Bieber – All Around the World (f. Ludacris)
8. Selena Gomez – Come & Get It
9. Ariana Grande – The Way
10. R5 – Loud
11. Rihanna – Stay (f. Mikky Ekko)
12. Justin Timberlake – Mirrors
13. Will.I.Am – #thatPOWER (f. Justin Bieber)
14. Mindless Behavior – All Around The World
15. Cher Lloyd – With Ur Love
16. Little Mix – Wings
17. Krewella – Alive
18. Carly Rae Jepsen – Tonight I’m Getting Over You
19. Olly Murs – Troublemaker
20. Hot Chelle Rae – Hung Up
21. Avril Lavigne – Here’s to Never Growing Up
22. Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man
23. Cody Simpson – Pretty Brown Eyes
24. Jessica Sanchez – Tonight (f. Ne-Yo)
25. Austin Mahone – Say You’re Just a Friend (f. Flo Rida)
26. Of Monsters And Men – Little Talks
27. Coco Jones – World Is Dancing
28. Imagine Dragons – It’s Time
29. Maroon 5 – Love Somebody
30. Mumford and Sons – I Will Wait

Nickelodeon stars Challen Cates and Ashley Argota pose for a picture at the Revlon Run/Walk for Women presented by EIF. Challen participated in the 3.5 mile run and Ashley sang the National Anthem (view on YouTube). #Champions

Got plans this afternoon? 78violet‘s Aly and AJ Michalka and their mother, Carrie will be hosting the brand-new brunch at Aventine Hollywood today from 11:30am-3:30pm.

9am CST – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (ABC Family)
Signs of Voldemort’s return emerge as Harry’s friends help him prepare for a tournament with Europe’s best student wizards.

12pm CST – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (ABC Family)
When a new professor’s bureaucratic methods leave Hogwarts unprepared to fight the rising tide of evil, Harry teaches a dedicated group of students how to defend against the dark arts.

1pm CST – Top 30 Countdown (Radio Disney)

3pm CST – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (ABC Family)
Dumbledore tries to prepare Harry for the final battle with Voldemort, while Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds, and tragedy looms on the horizon.

6:30pm CST – Good Luck Charlie: Demolition Dabney (Disney Channel)
Gabe has a crush on Mrs. Dabney’s granddaughter.

6:30pm CST – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (ABC Family)
Harry, Ron and Hermione leave Hogwarts behind on a mission to destroy the Horcruxes, the secrets to Voldemort’s power and immortality.

7pm CST – Dog With a Blog: Avery’s First Crush (Disney Channel)
Avery a crush on a boy who idolizes Tyler.

7pm CST – Once Upon a Time: And Straight on ‘Til Morning (ABC)
Storybrooke’s inhabitants brace themselves as Greg and Tamara activate the trigger within the curse; Mr. Gold mourns; Hook rescues Bae, who is being pursued by the Lost Boys.

7pm CST – See Dad Run: See Dad See Through Grandma (Nickelodeon)
Amy’s mother arrives and hampers David’s plans to make Mother’s Day special for Amy.

7:30pm CST – Shake It Up: In the Bag it Up (Disney Channel)
Rocky, CeCe and Tinka split the cost of renting a designer purse, each thinking it will help them achieve separate goals, but the bag soon proves to be worth more trouble than its price tag; Deuce and his dad try to win a bowling tournament.

Carrie Underwood
Tyson Events Center
Sioux City, IA

Paramore
Sound Academy
Toronto, Ontario

Ryan Cabrera, Tyler Hilton, & Teddy Geiger
The Cavern Club at Hard Rock Cafe
Boston, MA

How ironic? Yesterday the lead story at T2 was about Hollywood Records struggling to find new breakout acts after Bob Cavollo’s departure. Well guess what? Once again they’ve gone back to the same well to sign another familiar face – Bella Thorne. In all honesty, the girl is champ in my book and deserves all the credit for the success of Shake It Up, but musically it’s safe to say she’s not in the same category as Demi Lovato or Selena Gomez.

Mainstream Top 40 – MediaBase 24/7

1. Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man
2. Maroon 5 – Daylight
4. Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie f/Jay Z
7. Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble
13. Demi Lovato – Heart Attack
18. Taylor Swift – 22
22. Kelly Clarkson – Catch My Breath
23. Justin Bieber – All Around The World
27. Cher Lloyd – With Your Love f/Juicy J
31. Little Mix – Wings
32. One Direction – Kiss You
35. Justin Timberlake – Mirrors
36. Carly Rae Jepsen – Tonight I’m Getting Over You
38. OneRepublic – If I Lose Myself

After his stay on Broadway, Aaron Carter is back and doing a small venue tour titled The After Party. This tour is simply to get the fans back into his music and to put his name back out there while he prepares to record new music in the future. Aaron does not play or promote new material at all on this tour.

Doors opened at 6pm and the show began promptly at 7pm. To open the show was a solo artist named Chris. Chris did poorly with promotion and was clearly nervous on stage. He refrained from mentioning his last name let alone any of his song titles or shameless plugs. He performed three songs while pacing the stage and was quick to exit when his set was complete.

Quiet Out Loud, a local rock group, came on next and really got the crowd into the performance. They performed five songs and announced their music will be available on iTunes soon. During Quiet Out Loud’s set Aaron could be seen from the balcony giving thumbs up, instructing the fans to clap, and video taping both the band and the fans. The crowd was really hyped up and ready to party.

Things settled down pretty fast, the following act, Nikki Flores didn’t come out until an hour after Quiet Out Loud had left the stage. Fans became restless and not many people seemed to get into Nikki’s set. Nikki sang three songs including Rebel and Underwater. She promoted her T-shirts and merchandise and announced her CD was available for sale at the table (but not available online to date).

After Nikki, the Petrel Sisters came on the stage. They talked about they met Aaron many years ago on a plane and have kept in touch with him following that. They performed five songs including their single Bombshell. Their show was up beat and they were received pretty well from the audience.

The chanting began, “Aaron, Aaron, Aaron” could be heard outside the theater! The lights were still dim, the fans were ready, but Aaron was no where to be found. His DJ left the stage, the lights went on, and the house music turned on. Fans were confused and during the hour period between The Petrel Sisters and Aaron coming out, fans were booing, some were even screaming rude statement out of frustration.

Finally Aaron was brought to the stage by his dancers an hour late. Aaron didn’t address the crowd, nothing was announced, he just went straight into his set. Aaron’s set included: Another Earthquake, America A O, When It Comes To You, Bounce, I Would, Iko Iko, To All The Girls, I’m All About You, Leave It Up To Me, Do You Remember, My First Ride, That’s How I Beat Shaq, I Want Candy, and Aaron’s Party. While Aaron’s dance moves and singing voice were on point and really show how talented he really is, Aaron had a hard time getting the fans into his set. Aaron would sing one song, and then step off the stage for a two minute break. The hour show was spent with him half on and half off the stage. He even took time to bring his dancer a cake for his birthday and smashed it in his face when he went to blow out the candles, but then Aaron stepped off for another two minute break. It was sad to see him so out of breath following every song, and the interaction with the crowd was nonexistent which was surprising for someone who use to feed off the fans. If you are an Aaron fan, it is a fun show to see, but just don’t expect it to be the Aaron that we saw the first time around.

As part of the Macy’s/iHeart Radio Rising Star campaign, Bean will be releasing two never before heard songs. The first, Not A Love Song will be released this week on iTunes.

8am CST – Cheaper By The Dozen 2 (ABC Family)
While on vacation, Tom Baker discovers old rival Jimmy Murtaugh and his family are also there; the Bakers and Murtaughs find themselves in less-than-friendly competition.

9am CST – Top 30 Countdown (Radio Disney)

10am CST – RV (ABC Family)
Calamities strike when a family patriarch rents an enormous motor-home and takes his dysfunctional clan on vacation.

12pm CST – Flicka 2 (Hallmark)
A teen develops a special bond with a wild mustang when she moves to her father’s Wyoming horse ranch.

12:30pm CST – The Incredibles (Disney XD)
Now fighting boredom in suburbia, a former superhero and his family get a chance to save the world.

12:30pm CST – Red Bull Signature Series: Ultra Natural (NBC)
From Nelson, BC.

1pm CST – Music Mailbag (Radio Disney)
Featuring the song Tonight by Jessica Sanchez f/Ne-Yo.

3:20pm CST – 2013 NCAA Basketball Tournament (CBS)
Syracuse vs. Marquette

4:30pm CST – Alice In Wonderland (ABC Family)
A young heroine meets a motley group of curious characters after tumbling down the White Rabbit’s hole.

5:30pm CST – The Wizard of Oz (Cartoon Network)
After a tornado whisks Kansas farm girl Dorothy to a magic land, she must travel to the Emerald City for help in getting back home.

5:55pm CST – 2013 NCAA Basketball Tournament (CBS)
Wichita State vs. Ohio State

6pm CST – Lab Rats: Speed Trapped (Disney Channel)
Leo gets trapped inside a car that is programmed to drive into the Pacific Ocean.

6:05pm CST – Mulan (ABC Family)
A Chinese maiden disguises herself as a man to take her father’s place in battle against invading Huns.

6:30pm CST – Lab Rats: Spy Fly (Disney Channel)
Leo mistakenly unleashes a swarm of robotic flies.

7pm CST – Lab Rats: Missin’ The Mission (Disney Channel)
Leo helps Davenport and Eddy attempt to stop a gas leak.

7pm CST – Marvin Marvin: The Amazing Comic Book Thief (Nickelodeon)
Marvin accidentally damages one of Ben’s rarest comic books.

7:30pm CST – Kickin’ It: Karate Games (Disney Channel)
Jack and Kim are asked to be the stars of a movie but are surprised during the fight scene.

7:30pm CST – Wendell & Vinnie: Big Dogs & Bicycles (Nickelodeon)
Vinnie and Wilma resort to dishonorable tactics to help Wendell sell candy bars for a school fundraiser.

8pm CST – Kickin’ It: Kickin’ It On Our Own, Pt. 1 & 2 (Disney Channel)
After Rudy sells the dojo he discovers the truth and tries to win back the dojo via a tournament.

8pm – The Lion King (ABC Family)
After the death of his royal father, a young lion returns to battle his scheming uncle for the jungle throne.

8pm CST – Supah Ninjas: The Ishina Strike Back (Nickelodeon)
Mike throws Martin a last-minute birthday party; Martin’s birthday party is overrun by Ishina.

Justin Bieber
O2 World
Berlin, Germany

Over two years ago when Shake It Up premiered on Disney Channel, the first scene featured Rocky & Cece dancing on the train platform to BG5‘s infectious dance track Scratch. Shortly after the episode aired Hollywood Records announced they had signed the act. Six months later I had heard BG5′s management couldn’t come to terms with the label and they asked for their release. Late last year, the group under new management changed their name to YLA (Young LA) and began work to hit the ground running in 2013. Next week the group will be headed to the set of Shake It Up to shoot a segment for an upcoming episode. Hmmm… wonder if they might be headed back to Hollywood?

Here’s a little something to get excited about. Yesterday Nick Jonas captured a few moments from the studio on his iPhone and uploaded them to Ustream. It’s not much, but it’s more than enough to get fans excited for the Jo Bros return 2013.

Before You Exit: I Like That (EP) – These young pop-rockers combine catchy hooks, charm, with the great musicianship to make an adorable group you will be seeing everywhere in 2013! Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Glee Cast: Diva (Single) – The cast of Glee covers Beyonce. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Glee Cast: Bring Him Home (Single) – The cast of Glee covers a song from Les Miserables. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Glee Cast: Don’t Stop Me Now (Single) – The cast of Glee covers Queen. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Glee Cast: Hung Up (Single) – The cast of Glee covers Madonna. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Glee Cast: Make No Mistake, She’s Mine (Single) – The cast of Glee covers Barbra Streisand and Kim Carnes. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Glee Cast: Nutbush City Limits (Single) – The cast of Glee covers Ike & Tina Turner. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Glee Cast: Girl On Fire (Single) – The cast of Glee covers Alicia Keys. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Smash Cast: Mama Makes Three (Single) – An original song by the cast of Smash. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Smash Cast: On Broadway (Single) – The cast of Smash covers The Drifters. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Smash Cast: Broadway, Here I Come! (Single) – An original song by the cast of Smash. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Now That’s What I Call Music 45 – includes music by One Direction, Ke$ha, Cavin Harris featuring Florence Welch, Maroon 5, Phillip Phillips, Ed Sheeran, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, OneRepublic, Imagine Dragons, and more.

Safe Haven: Soundtrack – includes music by Colbie Caillat featuring Gavin DeGraw, Brandi Carlile, and more. See the new movie inspired by Nicholas Sparks in theaters Valentine’s Day. Help support Tommy2.Net by purchasing this release at the iTunes Store.

Cougar Town: Season 3 (DVD) – includes 15 episodes, deleted scenes, outtakes, and more.

Peter Pan: Diamond Edition (Blu-ray/DVD) – Available for the first time on Blu-ray, the 1953 Disney classic. Target has a free book and Walmart has a collectible vinyl figure. Save $6 at Best Buy with the purchase of Disney Fairies Blu-ray.

So Undercover (DVD) – starring Miley Cyrus. [PG-13]

Handle with care! Bridgit Mendler received her gold record plaque for her debut single, Ready Or Not.

Number Two! Allstar Weekend has posted their second video update from the 2013 Winter Tour. Find out what went down the first week, watch Cameron try to charm a lock, and see Michael continuing his work on the 1990′s Groove.

Cartoon Network has announced The Wanted will be featured as Musical Guests at the 3rd Annual Hall of Game Awards premiering February 11th at 6pm CST. The UK’s Pop Sensation will take the stage alongside Jessica Alba, Ryan Lochte, Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Victor Cruz and JJ Watt. Some of the additional celebrities and athletes set to appear at this year’s Hall of Game Awards include:

• Aly Raisman
• Big Time Rush
• Bridgit Mendler
• Coco Jones
• Incredible Crew: Shauna Case, Shameik Moore, Tristan Pasterick, Chanelle Peloso, Jeremy Shada and Brandon Soo Hoo
• Jordyn Wieber
• Laura Marano
• Rico Rodriguez

More news regarding the 55th Annual Grammy Awards! Nominees Bruno Mars and Rihanna, as well as 16-time Grammy winner Sting, will join together for a special performance, and current nominee Kelly Clarkson is set to perform on the 55th Annual Grammy Awards telecast. Sixteen-time Grammy winner and current nominee Beyoncé, current nominee Hunter Hayes, singer/actor Jennifer Lopez, actor Pauley Perrette, and seven-time Grammy winner Prince will appear as presenters.

Don’t stop now cause I want to see ya BOUNCE! Aaron Carter has posted a preview of the setlist for his After Party Tour. Start making plans, you’re not going to want to miss it!

Fueled By Ramen recording group A Rocket To The Moon has announced the release of their eagerly awaited sophomore album. Wild & Free arrives everywhere on March 26th.

MGM Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment are partnering with Operation Gratitude to launch the care package initiative Operation Skyfall in honor of the February 12th Blu-ray and DVD release of 007’s latest adventure.

Beginning at 10am on February 12th at the Army National Guard armory in Van Nuys, CA, volunteers including Military families, war Veterans, fans and more will be on hand to assemble up to 7,000 Skyfall branded care packages to be sent to active duty soldiers overseas. The packages will include personal care items such as body wash, deodorant, shaving cream and other toiletries and will feature a DVD copy of the explosive 23rd installment of the James Bond franchise, Skyfall. For more information on how to volunteer please email: OpGratVolunteer1@yahoo.com.

Meet the new iPad! Today Apple releases a new iPad model featuring 128GB of storage. It will be priced at $799 for the WiFi model and $929 for the LTE model.

7pm CST – Pretty Little Liars: Dead to Me (ABC Family)
Alison’s remains are returned to her family; the friends are divided over paying their respects again; Emily seeks help with her unresolved feelings over killing Nate.

8pm CST – The Bachelor (ABC)
Sean and the bachelorettes go on a trip to the Canadian Rockies; during a group date, Sean asks seven bachelorettes to take a plunge in icy-cold Lake Louise; the women try to advance their connection to Sean during a snowstorm.

8pm CST – The Lying Game (ABC Family)
Laurel notices a change in Sutton’s personality and begins to ask questions; Emma and Thayer continue their investigation; Sutton and Kristin clash during a family dinner.

8pm CST – New Girl: Table 34 (FOX)
The gang accompanies Cece to a dating convention; Winston gets his mojo back.

8pm CST – Smash: On Broadway; The Fallout (NBC)
Eileen, Tom and Julia face personal and professional obstacles as they try to take their show to Broadway; Karen finds herself on the brink of success, though her fame may come at a cost to Ivy; Derek deals with a damaging accusation.

Action Item, Before You Exit, Hello Highway and Paradise Fears
The Spot at Case Western
Cleveland, OH

Allstar Weekend, Cutes Is What We Aim For, Tiffany Alvord and Beneath The Sun
Old Rock House
St. Louis, MO

Ed Sheeran
Great Salt Air
Magna, UT

Ellie Goulding
Crystal Ballroom
Portland, OR