Lady Gaga Sells a Mere 30K CDs

TrendPK.com: Reports of revived CD sales are highly exaggerated. According to the numbers collected on hitsdailydouble.com, last week is pretty bad for the music industry. Summer used to be a time when kids had to have their music. But last week the top 10 totaled less than 500,000 copies sold of anything. Lady Gaga’s “Born this Way” was down to 30,000 units. That’s not enough to pay for anyone to carry her rapidly cracking egg.

The number 1 CD, Beyonce‘s “4,” made the grade with a mere 111,000 copies. The only bright spot was Adele, as usual, clocking in at number 2 with 79,000. I’m not sure if anyone’s explained this to her, but Adele is the record business right now. Other than Adele, who’s also selling copies of her “19″ album (yes everyone’s just numbering their CDs for titles–this generation can’t remember titles like “The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” or “Songs in the Key of Life”– the next hit album will be called LOL) everyone else is at a standstill. Both new generation “American Idol” (Scotty McCreery) and old (David Cook) are just about tied with 13,000 copies each.

To his credit, Barry Manilow sold 10,230 copies of a CD full of original material on a small label and finished at number 36. The next big release, fingers crossed, will be country singer Blake Shelton this week. But other than that, it’s not such a promising release schedule.

NEPRA approves power tariff increase for Faisalabad’s IPP, RPP

FAISALABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved power tariff increase for an independent power producer (IPP) and a rental power plant (RPP) of Faisalabad on Tuesday.

According to NEPRA notification issued today, Faisalabad’s Northern Power Generation Company’s (NPGC) Unit no.1 and 2 have been allowed to increase their power tariffs by Rs. 3.41 and Gulf Rental Power Plant (GRPP) by 38 paisa per unit.

After this current increase the power tariff of NPGC has jumped to Rs. 21.74 and of GRPP to Rs. 20.34 per unit.

The NEPRA has allowed this power tariff hike to counter price hike of furnace oil; the increased new power tariff will be charged for the period of March 15 to March 31. TrendPK

US vows to support orderly Egypt transition

MARQUETTE: President of United States Barack Obama on Thursday said his country would do all it can to support an orderly transition to democracy in Egypt.

“We want all Egyptians to know America will continue to do every thing that we can to support an orderly and genuine transition to democracy in Egypt,” he said.

President Obama said his country backs a genuine but orderly transition to democracy in Egypt. Following are his remarks during a speech to a university audience in Michigan:

“I just want to say that we are following today’s events in Egypt very closely. We’ll have more to say as this plays out.

“But what is absolutely clear is that we are witnessing history unfold. The moment of transformation is taking place because the people of Egypt are calling for change.

“They’ve turned out in extraordinary numbers representing all ages and all walks of life. But it’s young people who’ve been at the forefront — new generation, your generation, who want their voices to be heard.

“So going forward, we want those young people and we want all Egyptians to know America will continue to do everything that we can to support an orderly and genuine transition to democracy in Egypt.

“As we watch what’s taking place, we’re also reminded that we live in an interconnected world. What happens across the globe has an impact on each and every one of us.” AGENCIES

Democracy the only way forward: Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said that government would restructure eight organizations that had become white elephants and were eating up to Rs 220 billion of public resources annually.

Addressing course participants here at the National Defence University (NDU) he said, “I assure and commit to the nation that these organizations will be restructured and run on economically viable basis.”

Earlier Prime Minister in his address at the National Defence University said the survival of the nation lies in democracy and participatory system of governance.

“It is our duty to further the cause of democracy irrespective of wherever we are and whatever positions we hold,” he said and added he has great faith in the destiny of this nation.

“Our people have proven more than once that they have the determination and commitment to steer the ship of the state out of uncharted waters.”

Gilani said it was his vision that the salvation of the nation lies in democracy as it provides solution to the complex problems confronting the country.

He mentioned government”s “reconciliatory policy and accommodative approach” that enabled it to resolve the perplexing and knotty issues in such a short span of time.

He said the government has worked out short-, medium- and long-term plans with the full blessings of all key stakeholders to address the problem on war footing basis.

“Our government has prepared a plan to launch hydel, thermal and nuclear power projects to double the generation capacity of the country from the current 20,000 to 40,000 MW within the next ten years.”

He said by virtue of country”s strategic position at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia and West Asia, “we aspire to make Pakistan a hub of regional trade and energy transactions.”

He said the foreign policy of government was guided by the protection of Pakistan”s interests both at regional and international levels and a democratic Pakistan was playing its due role in the global affairs at all multilateral forums.

He mentioned Pakistan”s ties with neighbouring countries, China, the US and the EU.

“Pakistan is a peaceful nation. We are against territorial aggrandizement and seek negotiated and peaceful resolution of all disputes with India. The Indian leaderships” willingness to resume stalled dialogue is a step in the right direction for regional peace and progress.”

AEDB plans wind power plant

ISLAMABAD: Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) will launch wind power plant with the assistance of US to generate 50 MW of electricity.

Minister of Water and Power Raja Pervaiz Ashraf chaired the 20th meeting of AEDB here. The meeting informed that financial issues for the generation of 200 MW have been finalized.

Talking to media after the meeting, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said President House and Prime Minister House will also avail solar energy. He said government is working for elimination of load shedding and positive results will be emerged soon.

The Celebrity News | Lynn Redgrave Passes Away

Lynn Redgrave Rachel, born March 8, 1943 Thurs, 02,05,2010, was a British actor Rind. she made Broadway debut, and had since exercised several steps the product ions in New York, while the companies are facing frequent Back to London’s West End. In 1967 she made her Broadway debut in Black Comedy with Michael Crawford and Geraldine Page.

Lynn Redgrave, an Oscar-nominated actor Rind last seen on an episode of Ugly Betty reached last year, went last night. “She survived, loved and worked harder end ever. Lynn received Oscar nominations for Georgy Girl “and” Gods and monsters, and Tony nominations of Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Shakespeare for My Father and The Constant wife. All Our experienced family requests privacy during this difficult time.

The week started on a sad note as news comes to act Rind Lynn Redgrave died after seven years of war with breast cancer. “It’s too humid in NYC, and I took was cashmere. My heart goes out to Lynn Redgrave families, really sad” Denise Richards tweeted. Lynn Redgrave plays a Rind, where distinguished himself in the glamorous film roles, including “Georgy Girl” as a grim Duckling in the swinging ‘London.

Lynn Redgrave was part of an acting dynasty, who extended his generation, and comprehensive can niece, Natasha Richardson. Lynn Redgrave was Sunday at the age of 67 Richardson’s death in March reached the last year after the garden suffered much damage in an unfortunate skiers. Hands film career, meanwhile, was spreading. She has also participated in short-lived TV series, most unlikely that an Irish-Catholic Love interest kvetching Jewish.

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Erik Morales, Érik Isaac Morales Elvira (born September 1, 1976 in Tijuana, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former four-time world champion at WBC and WBO Super Bantamweight (122 lb), WBCFeatherweight  (126 lb), WBC Super Featherweight and the IBF Junior Lightweight (130 lb) divisions. Morales also defeated fifteen different world champions during the course of his career. Famous for his trilogies with fellow Mexican legend three-division champion Marco Antonio Barrera and to Filipino boxer seven-division champion Manny Pacquiao. He is considered by many to be one of the finest boxers of his generation. He ranks #49 on ESPN’s 50 Greatest Boxers Of All Time, a step ahead of Mike Tyson.

SHINee bags award in Singapore

K-pop boy band SHINee won the New Generation Artist award in the 2010 Singapore Entertainment Awards held at the Float at Marina Bay on March 13. About 10,000 people attended the ceremony that recognized Asian singers. some 45 awards were given in 11 categories

K-pop boy band SHINee won the New Generation Artist award in the 2010 Singapore Entertainment Awards held at the Float at Marina Bay on March 13.

About 10,000 people attended the ceremony that recognized Asian singers. some 45 awards were given in 11 categories.

Most of the people who went to the event are SHINee’s fans as evidenced by the group receiving the loudest cheers when they appeared to perform and get their award on stage.

In the event, SHINee sang “Replay,” “Jojo” and “Ring Ding Dong.”

Besides SHINee, other Asian artists who attended the ceremony were Eason Chan,…

Generation Zero The Inconceivable Truth

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