Artists like Katy Perry, Dave Matthews, and John Mellencamp have come to rescue politics while Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, and Christina Aguilera have come to rescue the victims of Hurricane Sandy that afflicted the north east. When artists and TV networks move in on natural catastrophes everybody wins, or at least we hope so. The artist benefits from press and the spike of music sales while the TV networks such as NBC gain increased viewership. I’m not sure how this effects the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The goal is to help raise funds, awareness and logistical support but the channeling of funds are always in dispute.

In better news, The ‘Bethenny Ever After’ star donated $50,0000 to the Red Cross to support the hurricane relief effort in New Jersey while other stars are encouraging fans to donate.

1. Rock You Like a Hurricane (Scorpions)
2. I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor)
3. Ridin’ the Storm Out (REO Speedwagon)
4. Riders on the Storm (The Doors)
5. It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) (R.E.M.)
6. Like a Hurricane (Neil Young)
7. Here Comes the Rain Again (Eurythmics)
8. Blowin’ in the Wind (Bob Dylan)
9. Thunderstruck (AC/DC)
10. Hello Hurricane (Switchfoot)

The headlines say “The Strolling Bones are ready to hit the road again” and “Even better than they were thirty years ago”

“The Rolling Stones have announced that they will go on the road at the end of 2002 and play dates in the UK in 2003. The tour will last a year and include live Internet broadcasts. The concerts will be used to promote an album which the group will record this year. The Stones’ last tour, Bridges to Babylon, lasted two years and helped to secure their position as the most successful touring band in pop history.”

Taylor Swift is on track to be the first female in the Nielsen SoundScan era to have two albums cross the million unit mark in a single week. According to Billboard, sources indicate that first-day sales of Red were north of 500,000, including a record-setting 160,000 units on day one. The only other acts to sell more than a milli twice are the Backstreet Boys, N’SYNC and Eminem.

Taylor and the team of course are promoting this new album heavily and endlessly.

“On Monday and Tuesday, she’ll be in New York’s Times Square for appearances on Good Morning America. She’ll perform Tuesday on The Late Show With David Letterman. Her Wednesday schedule includes a visit to ABC’s The View for a performance and chat, and she will appear Thursday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

And if that’s not enough, she will guest Friday on ABC’s Katie with Katie Couric and will be featured that night on ABC’s All Access Nashville With Katie Couric — A Special Edition of 20/20. Also this week, look for Taylor on Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, E! News and Extra.

She’s on the cover of the current issues of Rolling Stone, Glamour and the UK edition of Marie Claire.” (CMT)

Lastly, the team has gone as far as coupling her new album with Papa John’s Pizza. For just $22, you can order a physical copy of the album along with a large one-topping pizza.

Taylor everywhere!

Taylor Swift is expected to sell more than 1 million copies of her new album ‘Red’ in its first week. Swift has managed to stay on the top of charts but it comes with a price. Her music is still crafted for the 12-14 year old female even though Swift is now 22. At her age age many have graduated college and are entering the work force if they are fortunate to find jobs. Regardless, Swift has to figure out her own personal narrative if she wants wants to be known as a story teller since her new album crosses over to the likes of Kelly Clarkson and Katy Perry, an album that is crafted for the top 40 audience. Although Swift’s new radio singles certainly rival Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” and Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” her reputation as a poet could be at stake.

Check out her latest album review from The Guardian and NY Daily News.