Thriller Anniversary!

Hello Fans!

Today we are here to celebrate a truly MOMENTOUS occasion in musical history. On this day back in 1982, a young performer by the name of Michael Jackson released his 6th studio album entitled Thriller.

Now, we will assume that most of you are familiar with the legendary CD, but if not, here is a brief recap of how Thriller had such a lasting impact on both musical and pop culture. Jackson started recording Thriller in a transitional period of his life. Having just hired a new manager John Branca, Jackson was eager to become "the biggest star in show business".

Michael set out to accomplish this goal, and it didn't take long. Thriller became one of the hottest records of the year in 1983. Seven of the nine songs on the album were released as singles, and every single one of them reached the Billboard Top Ten. The album, Thriller, received amazing critical acclaim for both the album, and for creating the first promotional music video. In fact, the music video for Thriller has been archived at the United States Library of Congress because it held "cultural significance". Since then, Thriller has gone on to become the highest selling album of all time!

Although the King of Pop passed away in June, 2009, his legacy lives on. For instance, Cirque du Soleil has recently introduced a new show, called Cirque du Soleil: Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour, featuring a long list of Michael Jackson's best work! The show has been on tour since early October, but is coming back to Canada in March! Be sure to check out the FanX Inventory Here.

For your viewing pleasure, we have also posted a couple of videos inspired by the Cirque Show, and other classics by Mr. Jackson himself!

And last but not least, the famed viral video of prison inmates rehearsing their version of Thriller!

WATCH THE THRONE!

All summer, fans have been sitting and waiting for one of the biggest tours of the year to kick off! The tour started on the 28th of October in Atlanta, but made its first stops north of the border on Tuesday and Wednesday nights in Montreal and Toronto respectively. As for the reviews? The show has been an absolute blowout!

Montreal had the privilege of welcoming the two superstars to the Great White North, and Jay and Ye made sure not to disappoint. From the lighting to the on-stage chemistry, Kanye and Jigga didn't miss a beat as they smashed their way through solo hits and collaborative classics alike.

Last night in Toronto the duo kicked it up a notch, blowing right past the Air Canada Centre's usual 11:00PM curfew. After the monstrous intro consisting of Jay-Z and Kanye appearing on opposite ends of the stadium, standing on top of massive LED cubes, passing the spotlight back and forth as they blasted H.A.M., the duo continued on through their platinum-filled catalogues. Here are some clips from the first two Canadian dates.

The Intro!

Tickets are sure to go fast after the fantastic reviews coming out this morning. If you're looking to catch a glimpse of the show of the year, check out our inventory at FanXchange.com!

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NFL Mid-Season Review: Surprise Teams and Great Games

After tonight's Monday Night game between the Minnesota Vikings and the defending Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers, we will officially be at the midway point of the 2011 NFL season. It's time to take a look at the league through the first 8 games, with the surprises and upsets that will shape the remainder of the long drive to the Super Bowl.

Detroit, Buffalo, and San Francisco have all shocked the football world with their standing halfway through the season. Nobody thought the 49ers would be sitting on top of their division having only lost a single game.

The Lions sit behind the powerhouse Packers in the strong NFC North, and have won 4 games on the road. With their next two games at home, the Lions look to gain some ground on the leading Packers.

Even though the Bills were routed by the Cowboys on Sunday, no one can say that Buffalo hasn't had an impressive season so far, with a couple big wins over New England and Oakland earlier on. They too will look to push for a playoff spot in the coming weeks.

These surprise teams have led to an increase in ticket sales in markets that typically rank in the bottom half of the NFL. As the season heats up, expect some big games to be coming to markets like Detroit and Buffalo. Make sure you check our inventory for all the upcoming football games, you won't want to miss any of the action!

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Hedley Set for Cross-Canada Tour!

Hedley, one of Canada's top Pop-rock groups, has recently announced dates for a full tour across Canada. With 31 shows planned, fans from all over the country will have a chance to see the Abbotsford rockers put on a fantastic show!

The band is promoting their new album Storms, which was released on Tuesday, November 8th. Storms, the bands 4th studio album, is said to be unlike anything the band had released before. Take a look at the tour dates and find out when Hedley is coming to a town near you! Be sure to check our inventory on FanXchange.com to get tickets!

http://www.fanxchange.com/index.php?s=Hedley&x=0&y=0

02.10.2012 - Kelowna, British Columbia - Prospera Place

02.11.2012 - Victoria, British Columbia - Save On Foods Memorial Centre

02.13.2012 - Prince George, British Columbia - CN Centre

02.14.2012 - Dawson Creek, British Columbia - Encana Events Centre

02.16.2012 - Lethbridge, Alberta - Enmax Center

02.17.2012 - Medicine Hat, Alberta - Medicine Hat Arena

02.18.2012 - Estevan, Saskatchewan - Spectra Place

02.20.2012 - Thunder Bay, Ontario - Fort William Gardens

02.22.2012 - Sudbury, Ontario - Sudbury Arena

02.23.2012 - Kingston, Ontario - K-Rock Centre

02.24.2012 - Oshawa, Ontario - General Motors Centre

02.25.2012 - Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum

02.27.2012 - Barrie, Ontario - Molson Centre

02.28.2012 - Kitchener, Ontario - Memorial Auditorium

02.29.2012 - London, Ontario - John Labatt Centre

03.01.2012 - Guelph, Ontario - Sleeman Centre

03.03.2012 - Windsor, Ontario - Windsor Family Credit Union

03.04.2012 - Peterborough, Ontario - Peterborough Memorial Arena

03.05.2012 - Quebec City, Quebec - Pavillion De La Jeunesse

03.06.2012 - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Metro Centre

03.08.2012 - St..John's, Newfoundland and Labrador - Mile One Stadium

03.10.2012 - Moncton, New Brunswick - Moncton Coliseum

03.12.2012 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre

03.13.2012 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre

03.14.2012 - Ottawa, Ontario - Scotiabank Place

03.17.2012 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - MTS Centre

03.18.2012 - Regina, Saskatchewan - Brandt Centre

03.19.2012 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Credit Union Centre

03.20.2012 - Calgary, Alberta - Scociabank Saddledome

03.21.2012 - Edmonton, Alberta - Rexall Place

03.24.2012 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Rogers Arena

Radiohead Announces 2012 Tour Dates

Radiohead, who had been performing sparingly in the last few years, has announced a list of initial concert dates coming up in 2012. The announcement comes following 2 sold-out shows at the Roseland Ballroom in New York on the 28th and 29th of September. Due to limited capacity, tickets were near impossible to come by. Thankfully the band is embarking on a full arena tour to give fans another chance to see them live.

The tour is to promote their 8th studio release, The King of Limbs, which was released for download back in February '12. Fans have been anxious to get another glimpse of the Oxfordshire rockers, and the tour announcement couldn't have come any sooner.

Radiohead 2012 tour dates:

(Dates and Times Subject to Change)

2/27 – Miami, FL, American Airlines Arena

2/29 – Tampa, FL, St. Pete Times Forum

3/1 – Atlanta, GA, Philips Arena

3/3 – Houston, TX, Toyota Center

3/5 – Dallas, TX, American Airlines Center

3/7 – Austin, TX, Frank Erwin Center

3/9 – St. Louis, MO, Scottrade Center

3/11 – Kansas City, MO, Sprint Center

3/13 – Broomfield, CO, 1stBank Center

3/15 – Glendale, AZ, Jobing.com Arena

Be sure to check out the FanX inventory once the tickets go on sale November 12th!

http://www.fanxchange.com/radiohead-tickets/