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Slayer postponed European Tour

2009-11-18T13:57:00.003+08:00

Slayer have announced that they must postpone
the UK and European tour that had been set to
kick off on November 18 in the UK, and take the
band on 19 dates through Europe, ending on
December 17 in Germany.

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The tour will be rescheduled to kick off on
March 7 in Manchester, England.

Vocalist/bassist Tom Araya has been under the
care of a specialist for a back injury, and while he
has already made substantial improvement, he
is continuing on with doctor-prescribed treatment.

"Right now," said Slayer's manager, Rick Sales,
"our main concern must be the full and
permanent recovery of Tom, so we have decided
to clear the calendar and give him the extra time
he needs to concentrate
solely on good health.".......full story

Take That Rescued

2009-11-11T15:19:00.003+08:00

Take That had to be rescued by the Royal Air Force
(RAF) yesterday (09.11.09).

Gary Barlow, Jason Orange and Howard Donald
were left stranded after band mate Mark Owen’s
Scottish wedding to Emma Ferguson due to freezing
fog engulfing Inverness Airport, prompting the
military unit to step in.

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After all planes were banned from taking off or
landing at Inverness Airport, RAF Lossiemouth at
nearby Morayshire offered their 17-seater Lear
Jet for the 'Greatest Day’ hitmakers.

A source said: "They must have only had a few
hours sleep. The last thing they needed was their
flight getting delayed."

The band were driven to the RAF base, 34 miles
away from Inverness Airport, and they were met
by military police at the gate, and underwent
stringent security checks before being escorted to
their private plane to fly home........full story

U2's The Unforgettable Fire

2009-11-07T17:13:00.004+08:00

With the re-release of U2's fourth album,
The Unforgettable Fire, the group has
decided to share rarely seen before seen
video footage with their fans. The video
showcases frontman Bono speaking on the
recording process of the breakthrough
album and flashes back to some of the
most historical songs ever written.

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The special edition release of The
Unforgettable Fire marks 25 years since
the album's original release in October
1984. Recorded at Slane Castle, Ireland,
The Unforgettable Fire was the first U2
album to be produced by Brian Eno and
Danny Lanois, and spawned two top 10
UK singles - "Pride (In The Name Of Love)"
and "The Unforgettable Fire."

The Unforgettable Fire is available now in
four different formats, with deluxe editions
that feature two previously unheard tracks
from the Slane Castle sessions:
"Yoshino Blossom", and "Disappearing Act"
as well as a limited edition Super Deluxe
package which includes a DVD featuring
music videos, a documentary and unreleased
live footage from the Amnesty International
Conspiracy of Hope Tour in 1986...read more

Robbie Williams Selling his House?

2009-11-03T20:17:00.002+08:00

Robbie Williams is selling his house to pay
off his future mother-in-law’s debts.

The 'Bodies’ singer and girlfriend
Ayda Field – who he has been dating since
January 2007 - moved back to his native UK
earlier this year but have now headed back
to Los Angeles to support the actress’ mom
Gwen after she ran the risk of losing her
home.

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A friend of Ayda’s told Britain’s The Sun
newspaper: "Debtors are literally on
Gwen's doorstep. Her house has been
threatened with foreclosure.

"She doesn't work and has relied on money
from her divorce and from family to fund
her lifestyle. But things have been
getting tricky recently and she's worried
about the future.....read more

Leona Lewis after the Attack

2009-10-30T21:34:00.003+08:00

Leona Lewis is staying positive after being
attacked by a fan.

The 'Bleeding Love’ singer was left badly
bruised after being punched in the face by a
mentally imbalanced devotee, who had
queued for hours to meet her at a London
book signing two weeks ago.

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Speaking about the incident for the first time,
Leona – who rose to fame after winning the
2006 series of British TV talent show
'The X Factor’ – said the incident was an
unfortunate side effect of her success.

She said: 'It could have been worse.
I'm still alive.

"It is just something you have to deal with
when you have fame - and the positives far
outweigh the negatives.

"I don't like to dwell on the negatives. I'm a
very positive person." ......read more

John Mayer UK tour

2009-10-24T21:06:00.002+08:00

John Mayer returns to the UK
in January and kick-starts the
New Year with a series of
must-see UK shows following the
release of his remarkable new
album 'Battle Studies’ out
November 16th.

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The four shows are Mayer’s
first in the UK since his summer
dates in 2008, which culminated
with incredible festival
performances at Glastonbury and
Hard Rock Calling.

John Mayer’s UK dates are:

January
Thu 15th MANCHESTER, Apollo
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Fri 16th GLASGOW, O2 Academy
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Sun 18th HAMMERSMITH, HMV Apollo
www.livenation.co.uk
Mon 19th WOLVERHAMPTON, Civic Hall
www.livenation.co.uk....read more

Florence and the Machine releases a Cover

2009-10-20T14:19:00.002+08:00

With her platinum selling album Lungs,
the biggest UK debut album of the year to
date under her belt, Florence and the
Machine releases her exquisite cover of
Candi Stanton’s 'You’ve Got The love’ to
round off what has been an exceptional
2009.

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Florence has made the song her own with
her killer version of this modern classic,
playing as a triumphant set closer to
massive crowds all summer long.
Introducing YGTL to an army of young fans
for the first time and giving older fans
ones the chance to loose their minds all
over again. This has lead to over 50,000
downloads of the single being plucked from
the album already. 'You’ve Got The Love’
has not left the singles chart since the
album was released
in early July.......read more

Madonna Saved by Her Music

2009-10-16T20:13:00.002+08:00

Madonna wanted to jump
'off a building' after divorcing
Guy Ritchie.

The '4 Minutes’ singer admitted
only her hectic work schedule
and world tour helped her through
a 'challenging' 12 months which
saw her marriage to the British
film director end and courts
initially block her application
to adopt four-year-old Malawian
girl Mercy.

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She told Rolling Stone magazine:
'It was certainly a challenging
year. I may have thrown myself
off a building. I think work
saved me and I’m very grateful I
had work to do.'

Madonna filed for divorce in
October 2008, and it was
finalized in December...read more

R.E.M. Song Giveaway

2009-10-10T20:35:00.003+08:00

In the first giveaway of its kind
by a British newspaper, The Times
is offering you a complete R.E.M.
album on iTunes.

Simply use your iTunes card from
The Magazine on Saturday and be
the first to own five songs from
their new live album, plus five
R.E.M. classics including Losing
My Religion and Man on the Moon.

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The five live songs are from their
unreleased album, Live at the
Olympia, recorded during five
nights of "working rehearsals"
in Dublin. From this unique
experiment was born the Accelerate
album, but now you can hear early
versions of some of those tracks,
ahead of Live at the Olympia's
release on October 26...read more

Moby to Donate to Shelters for Domestic Violence

2009-10-07T14:12:00.003+08:00

Moby has announced that he will donate
the proceeds of his three forthcoming
California tour dates to help that
state's struggling domestic violence
shelters.

Since Governor Schwarzenegger
eliminated all State funding for shelter
services in a July line-item veto,
six California shelters have been forced
to close, and dozens of others have laid
off staff and cut services.

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Moby said that he wanted to make his
donation in a way that would ensure that
the funds had a statewide impact.

'I've decided to give all of the revenue
from my upcoming California shows to the
California Partnership to End Domestic
Violence,' he said. 'My hope is that by
doing this I will enable domestic
violence prevention workers to continue
their work, and also encourage other
people to step in and help raise funds
for domestic violence prevention and
care. Domestic violence is equal parts
prison and torture for many women, and
my sincere hope is that we can step up
and help to protect women in California
and end domestic
violence.'.....read more

New Order Frontman Shark Attack

2009-10-04T21:05:00.002+08:00

Bernard Sumner was attacked by a 30ft
shark while sailing.

The former New Order star said the
terrifying incident, which happened
just off the coast of Scotland in
August, was his 'hairiest moment' in
25 years of sailing.

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He revealed: 'I had a collision with
a 30 ft shark. The boat nearly sank
and there was a big imprint of a huge
shark in the paint on its bottom.'

The musician was traveling by yacht
with his family to the island of
Barra but had to deal with the
potential boat
damage alone......read more

Vasco Rossi's UK Show

2009-10-01T20:50:00.005+08:00

Live Nation are thrilled to announce
that Italy’s number 1 rocker Vasco
Rossi will be heading to the UK for
his first ever performance on British
soil at the HMV Apollo Hammersmith on
the 4th May 2010.

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Vasco Rossi or 'The King of the
Stadiums’ as he is known on account
of holding the record for ticket
sales in his home country Italy, will
be bringing his awe-inspiring rock
show to the UK for the very first
time in his 30 year career.

Vasco Rossi started a revolution back
in the mid 80s. He has become a
legend, a real and unique hero. A
unique and alternative Vasco broke
into the music scene at a time of
political songwriting, shaking up
the existing music system through
lyrics and content referring to
personal and social
issues........read more

Massive Attack's New Material

2009-09-30T21:27:00.004+08:00

Massive Attack have announced the
release of their first new
material in three years – an EP
of four new tracks due for
release in October.

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The lead track 'Splitting The Atom’
features Robert Del Naja, Grant
Marshall and Horace Andy, while
TV On The Radio frontman Tunde
Adebimpe guests on 'Pray For Rain’.
The EP also has remixes of two new
tracks. 'Psyche’ featuring Martina
Topley-Bird is given the re-rub by
Van Rivers & The Subliminal Kid who
have recently remixed Bat For Lashes
and The Big Pink, while the Guy
Garvey fronted 'Bulletproof Love’
is stripped back to a minimalist
reworking by Christoff Berg, who
alongside Van Rivers & The
Subliminal Kid produced the Fever
Ray eponymous album...read more

Bob Dylan's Act of Kindness

2009-09-28T21:14:00.004+08:00

All of Bob Dylan’s international
royalties from his forthcoming
album of holiday songs, Christmas
In The Heart - which is being
released on Monday, October 12 -
will be donated to the World
Food Programme and Crisis UK in
perpetuity, it was announced today
by Columbia Records.

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Dylan’s immediate donations will
provide 500,000 meals to school
children in the developing world
during the holidays through the WFP
and 15,000 meals to homeless people
in the United Kingdom during the
eight days of Christmas
(December 23 - December 30)
through Crisis.

The WFP is the world’s largest
humanitarian organization fighting
hunger worldwide, aiming to feed
108 million people in 74 countries
in 2009......read more

Johnny Depp Directing Video for Babybird

2009-09-25T17:28:00.004+08:00

Johnny Depp is directing a music video.

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor was
spotted in the UK shooting the new promo
for British band Babybird.

RadarOnline reports: 'A scruffy Johnny
Depp was snapped in the UK on the set
of a Babybird music video he is
directing.

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'The video, which was shot over two days
at Hatfield House, stars Babybird lead
singer Stephen Jones and 'Snatch’ actor
Stephen Graham.'

The 46-year-old actor is known to be a
fan of the band, who are best known
for their 1996 hit
'You’re Gorgeous’.....read more

Christina Aguilera's not so happy Childhood

2009-09-22T20:09:00.004+08:00

Christina Aguilera says living with
an abusive father helped her become
a successful singer.

The 'Beautiful’ singer star was the
victim of domestic abuse when she
was growing up and also regularly
witnessed her father Fausto attack
her mother Shelly.

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Christina turned to music to help
her cope with the trauma, and
insists it was her tough upbringing
that inspired her to follow her dream.

She said: "I witnessed a lot of
unpleasant things - a lot of
pushing and shoving and fighting
and quarreling. Growing up I did
not feel safe. Feeling powerless
is the worst feeling in the world.
I turned to singing as an outlet.
The pain at home is where my love
for music came from."....read more

Wall Street Riots New Single

2009-09-20T19:05:00.002+08:00

London-based band of rabble-rousers
WALL STREET RIOTS will be putting
out a self-release of the eagerly
awaited single 'One More Ride’ on
September 28th. The track is backed
with a very special remix of the
single, by LostProphet Ian Watkins
under his L’Amour La Morgue side
project.

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Their debut, an EP titled
'Playground Politics’, was released
digitally back in May and caused an
online frenzy when sites and blogs
praised them with 5/5 reviews and
tipped them as the next big thing.
Kerrang! Radio have since been
consistently playing the EP on their
unsigned show.

Although Wall Street Riots are fairly
new, the musical style that blazes
through in their music has been a
long time in its evolution. Karnig
and Charlie started out by playing
nu-metal and pop-punk songs in their
early teens with Mike joining once
the duo began to get into hardcore
and post-hardcore....read more

Duran Duran to do a Classic

2009-09-18T09:10:00.002+08:00

DURAN DURAN are set to record a
version of a classic Midnight Oil
track in a bid to raise climate
change awareness.

The 80s pop band have teamed up
with 55 other artists and
celebrities - including Sir Bob
Geldof, German rockers The Scorpions,
French actress Marion Cotillard
and singer Youssou N'Dour - to add
their voices to the cover of the
1987 song 'Beds are Burning'.

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More artists are expected to add
their support and talent to the
recording before the track is
released on October 1, at Paris
Fashion Week.

The song will be part of a campaign
headed by former United Nations
Secretary General Kofi Annan to
highlight environmental
issues.......read more

Taylor Swift accepts Apology from Kanye

2009-09-16T21:34:00.005+08:00

Kanye West has personally apologized for
his outburst at the MTV Video Music
Awards (VMAs).

The rapper has finally said sorry to
19-year-old pop singer Taylor Swift – who
was awarded the prize for the Best Female
Video on Sunday (13.08.09) - after he
ran onto the stage during her acceptance
speech, snatched her microphone and told
the star-studded audience he thought
Beyonce Knowles deserved to win.

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Taylor revealed: 'Kanye did call me, and
he was very sincere in his apology, and
I accepted that apology.'

His gesture came after the 'Love Story’
singer appeared on US chat show The View
yesterday (15.09.09) and admitted she
hadn’t heard from Kanye.....read more

Norah Jones New Album

2009-09-15T16:58:00.003+08:00

Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer
and songwriter Norah Jones has
announced the title and release date
of her upcoming album, The Fall, her
fourth studio album which will be
released by EMI’s Blue Note Records
on November 16th. Jones has also
revealed the cover artwork for the
album, which features a portrait by
photographer Autumn de Wilde.

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Jones was the surprise guest performer
at Apple’s 'It’s Only Rock n’ Roll'
press conference yesterday in San
Francisco. Her breakout album Come
Away With Me is one of the first albums
to be released in the iTunes LP format,
a new feature of iTunes 9 that reinvents
the visual experience of the record
album.......read more

Grohl Not Happy with Guitar Hero Creators

2009-09-12T17:41:00.003+08:00

DAVE GROHL has slammed the makers of a computer
game that features Kurt Cobain.

Grohl and his fellow former Nirvana bandmate
Krist Novoselic hit out at game giant
Activision after they created a Cobain
character for Guitar Hero 5, which was released
last week.

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The late Cobain's creation can be used to play
two Nirvana songs, as well as a range of 85
tracks by other artists - a move which has left
Grohl and Novoselic "dismayed and very
disappointed".

They said they "didn't know" Cobain's character
could be used to play any kind of song
the user wants........read more

Mary J. Blige 'Positively Beautiful'

2009-09-10T15:33:00.002+08:00

Mary J. Blige, nine time Grammy Award-winning
singer/songwriter, producer and actress, will
receive the first annual "Positively Beautiful,"
Award from HBA Global Expo on Tuesday,
September 15th at the Javits Center in New York.
Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter will
present the award to Ms. Blige as part of HBA's
Keynote and Kick-off Presentation starting
at 8:55 a.m. HBA Global Expo is the largest
product development event for the cosmetic,
fragrance, skin care, personal care, and
well-being industries.

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The Positively Beautiful Award was established
to annually recognize a person who has had a
positive and inspiring influence on the lives
of the very people who are customers of HBA's
many attendees and exhibitors. Ms. Blige, who
has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide,
is the co-creator of The Mary J. Blige and Steve
Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women
Now, Inc. (FFAWN). The mission of this
significant philanthropic undertaking is to
help women gain the confidence and skills
necessary to reach their full individual
potential.........read more

Michael Jackson's resting place

2009-09-04T21:51:00.004+08:00

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Michael Jackson's
family and about 200 of their closest friends
gathered on a hill Thursday evening for their final
farewell to the pop singer, who died 10 weeks ago.

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Jackson's burial may lay to rest some of the
mystery and controversy that erupted with his
sudden death on June 25.

His large family was divided over where the
superstar's final resting place should be, but
matriarch Katherine Jackson settled on a crypt
inside the well-guarded and ornate Great Mausoleum
at Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale, California.

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Thursday's service began 90 minutes past the
announced start time, leaving dozens of
celebrities -- including Elizabeth Taylor -- waiting
in their seats for the 26 cars carrying
the Jackson clan to arrive. read more

Jackson's Internment

2009-09-03T17:18:00.002+08:00

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Seventy
days after his sudden death, Michael
Jackson will be interred in what may or
may not be his final resting place
Thursday evening.

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Only his family and closest friends will
attend the private funeral inside the
ornate Great Mausoleum on the grounds
of Forest Lawn cemetery in
Glendale, California.

The news media, which has closely covered
every aspect of Jackson's death, will be
kept at a distance, with cameras no
closer than the cemetery's main gate.

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Little is known about the planned
ceremony, though CNN has confirmed that
singer Gladys Knight, a longtime friend
to Jackson, will perform. Her song has
not been disclosed. read more

Oasis No More for Noel Gallagher

2009-09-01T22:00:00.002+08:00

Lead guitarist and songwriter Noel Gallagher
has quit Oasis, according to a statement he
posted to the band's website. The announcement
came shortly after the last-minute
cancellation of the group's scheduled
performance today at the Rock En Seine
festival in Paris.

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"It's with some sadness and great relief to
tell you that I quit Oasis tonight," Gallagher
wrote. "People will write and say what they
like, but I simply could not go on working
with Liam a day longer."

Noel's brother and Oasis lead singer/guitarist
Liam Gallagher founded the band in 1991 with
Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCaroll.
Noel joined shortly thereafter and took over
as Oasis' lead songwriter. The Gallagher
brothers are the longest-standing members of
the band; the rest of the current lineup
includes guitarist/keyboardist Colin Archer,
bassist Andy Bell and drummer
Chris Sharrock. .......read more

Jackson's Death a Homicide, Coroner Rules

2009-08-30T15:00:00.003+08:00

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- The Los
Angeles County coroner has ruled that
Michael Jackson's death was a homicide
involving a combination of drugs.

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"The drugs propofol and lorazepam were
found to be the primary drugs responsible
for Mr. Jackson's death," said a news
release issued Friday by the coroner.
"Other drugs detected were: midazolam,
diazepam, lidocaine and ephedrine."

The release said Jackson died from
"acute propofol intoxication," but said
"other conditions contributing
to death: benzodiazepine effect."

Lorazepam, midazolam and diazepam
are benzodiazepines.

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A lawyer for Jackson's personal
physician criticized the coroner for
releasing only a brief summary of his
findings, saying it contained
"nothing new" and had "all the
earmarks of police gamesmanship."
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Kylie Minogue with ABBA Legend

2009-08-28T23:05:00.004+08:00

KYLIE MINOGUE has announced that
she will sing a live duet with
ABBA legend Benny Andersson.

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The Aussie pop star said she has
been a fan of the Swedish group
since she was a little girl, and
admits she would sing their songs
into her hairbrush and dream of
life as a pop idol.

Now she is set to share a stage
with songwriter Andersson at a
tribute concert to the Swedish
four-piece in London next
month (Sept09).

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Minogue will headline BBC Radio 2's
Abba tribute concert - Thank You
For The Music: A Celebration Of The
Music of Abba - in Hyde Park on
September 13 (09).......(read more)

Jackson's Death - Manslaughter?

2009-08-25T16:18:00.003+08:00

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Pop star Michael
Jackson died from a lethal dose of
the powerful anesthetic propofol
given in a cocktail of drugs, leading
authorities to suspect his doctor of
manslaughter, court documents showed
on Monday.

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The "Thriller" singer suffered cardiac
arrest and died on June 25 at age 50.
Since then, an investigation by state
and federal agencies have focused on
Conrad Murray, Jackson's personal
doctor who was at his bedside the day
he died.

The findings, contained in a warrant
to search Murray's home and offices,
paint a picture of an insomniac pop
star who could not sleep without heavy
medication. Jackson sought out
propofol -- routinely used to sedate
patients and anesthetize them before
surgeries such as a
colonoscopy -- and called it
his "milk."....(read more)

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Weezer's New Album

2009-08-23T19:22:00.003+08:00

Weezer from Too Cool For School on Vimeo.

Although a final track listing is still
being fleshed out, Weezer is set to
release "Raditude," the group's seventh
studio album, on October 27 on DGC
Records. Rivers Cuomo says that the band
is currently choosing from fifteen
different songs for possible inclusion,
but songs such as "The Girl Got Hot"
and "I'm Your Daddy" that the group
recently debuted live, will be on
"Raditude," alongside the first single,
"(If You're Wondering If I Want You To)
I Want You To."

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"The sound of "Raditude" is fun, high
energy pop rock," Cuomo tells Billboard.com.
"Which is exemplified in a song like
'(If You're Wondering If I Want You To)
I Want You To.' 'I'm Your Daddy,' has an
up vibe with the same, heavy Weezer guitar
riff but with a little electro influence.
And 'The Girl Got Hot' - that's kind of
a witty, party jam."......(read more)

Miley Cyrus' New Guy?

2009-08-22T19:08:00.003+08:00

(People.com) -- It looks like Miley Cyrus
and Liam Hemsworth are more than just
friendly costars.

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Last Wednesday, as Cyrus bid Australian
actor Liam Hemsworth goodbye at the
Nashville airport, the two kissed -- and
were "full-on making out," says Alex
Emanuel, a New York actor who was a few
feet away from the couple and saw Cyrus,
16, act "as giddy as a schoolgirl."

Hemsworth jumped out of Cyrus's truck
with his luggage and headed for the
terminal doors when "she jumped into his
arms and threw her arms around his neck
and kissed him and leaned back and he was
dipping her," says Emanuel. "It was like
a scene out of an old movie where the
guy's getting on a train and they're
saying their goodbyes.".....(Full Story)

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Arctic Monkeys' Hidden Tickets

2009-08-17T08:10:00.003+08:00

Arctic Monkeys revealed that there are hidden
tickets in some of the copies of their new
single. These tickets are for the Reading and
Leeds Festival.

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Arctic Monkeys are an English alternative rock
band from High Green, a suburb of Sheffield.
Formed in 2002, the band currently consists
of Alex Turner (lead vocals, guitar), Jamie Cook
(guitar), Nick O'Malley (bass guitar, backing
vocals) and Matt Helders (drums, backing vocals).
(http://en.wikipedia.org)

'Crying Lightning' in its special 7" versions
released through Oxfam charity shops were made
public.

The entire band had 40 copies of the single
signed and two very special copies would contain
free tickets for the festival.

Arctic Monkeys take the center stage on August
28-Leeds Festival to be followed by Reading on
the next day.

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A Normal Guy For Kelly Clarkson

2009-08-15T15:05:00.003+08:00

Kelly Clarkson wants to find love with just
a normal guy to keep her grounded.

Clarkson said: "I don't know if I could go
out with a celebrity. I'd rather have someone
that's, I don't know, an accountant. I don't
know, a normal job. I love my job, but like
having my separate life but you can't help who
you fall in love with, so I don't know who I
will end up with."

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Her tight work schedule is what the singer
considers to be the big factor why it's gonna
be hard for her to find a special someone.

She added:"I'm not dating anyone. I just had
this conversation with my girlfriends out on
the road, my back-up singers. We're all single
and all the men are married. I don't ever meet
anyone because we're constantly around married
men. Unless I am going to date a guitar tech
or roadie I'm not sure where I will meet the
right guy."

Kelly Clarkson was the winner of the American
Idol first season who also expressed her views
on Paula Abdul leaving the show.

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The Bluetones To Jam In Edge Festival

2009-08-13T09:54:00.004+08:00

The Bluetones' lead singer Mark Morris will
be returning together with his band, to
spearhead Studio 24 on the 13th of August
as part of 2009 Edinburgh Edge Festival.

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The Bluetones are an English indie rock
band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London,
in 1994. The band's members are Mark Morris
on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar,
Scott Morris on bass guitar, and Eds
Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard
Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002.
The band was originally named
"The Bottlegarden". (http://en.wikipedia.org)

This lively and energetic band is the group
responsible for hits like: 'Marblehead Johnson',
'Slight Return', 'If' and 'Bluetonic'.

The Bluetones, in this year's Edge Festival will
be joined by stars: Biffy Clyro, The Stranglers,
The Streets, Frightened Rabbit and others.

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Michael Jackson Tribute In Vienna

2009-08-11T08:40:00.003+08:00

A tribute for the 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson
will be staged in Vienna following a confirmation
of World Awards Media GmbH. Brother Jermaine
and a powerful line-up of stars will be featured
in the concert.

The website of the organization discloses: "For one
incredible night Michael Jackson's unforgettable
music will be brought to life again. Some of the
world's leading artists will perform Michael's
greatest hits live in Vienna in front of one of the
most fascinating historical sites in Europe and
celebrate the life of the 'King of Pop'."

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Jermaine adds: "I am very proud to be able to stage
this concert honoring my younger brother Michael and
his legacy. The tribute is conceived to be an annual
event to keep not only his unique music alive, but
his spirit as well. Michael loved people and he also
loved to help people and that will never be forgotten.
His life was much too short, yet it was filled with
many magic moments and lasting memories. I have lost
a dear brother, but the world has lost a great and
caring humanitarian."

The tribute to Michael Jackson will be staged at
Schoenbrunn Palace to accommodate 85,000 loving
fans.

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Beatles's 40th Abbey Road Anniversary

2009-08-09T22:27:00.003+08:00

Forty years ago, The Beatles shot an album cover
along Abbey Road and hundreds of fans stormed the
famous spot to mark the event.

The cover caught the Fab Quartet strolling across
the famous crossing to meet in the north west
London and do their singing.

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The shot was recreated with Beatles lookalikes
crossing the same path organized by tour guide
and Beatles cafe owner, Richard Porter.

Porter said: "The picture is just so easy to copy
well normally it is easy to copy. It is simple
and it's like a shrine to the Beatles."

Beatles's former road manager joined the event and
said: "Other than Paul and Ringo, I'm the only
person alive who was here on that day. It's great
to see that the whole thing carries on. Through
the musical genres and revolutions of the last 40
years the Beatles are still number one."

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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Airlifted To A Hospital

2009-08-06T23:15:00.004+08:00

Early Thursday in Rapid City, S.D.- Aerosmith's
lead vocals Steven Tyler was airlifted to a hospital
after falling off the stage in a concert at the
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Buffalo Chip Campground spokesman, Mike
Sandborn noted that: "Love in an Elevator," was
being rendered by the great 61-year-old Tyler
when the sound system failed.

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Campground security supervisor Ed Aurand saw
the fall and said: "He does a lot of dancing on the
stage and he does a lot of stuff with his mike
stand. He put his stand down and twirled around
and stepped backwards off the stage."

There was cheering in the crowd when Tyler got
back on his feet when he fell onto fans in the middle
of the performance.

"He was good natured about it. He was in good
spirits when he got in the helicopter. Her was talking
and joking with the physician," Sanborn said.

Steven Tyler took minor head, neck and shoulder
injuries but wasn't clear how serious that was. (Sanborn)

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Beyonce and Lady Gaga On VMA Top List

2009-08-06T08:16:00.003+08:00

Beyonce Knowles and Lady Gaga top nine MTV Video
Music Awards nominations.

Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' and Lady Gaga's 'Poker
Face' are both contending for the Video of the
Year and Best Female Video honors.

The 27-year-old Beyonce said: "I'm excited and
honored to be tied for most nominated for the
VMAs. I've been blessed this year to have
'Single Ladies' become a video people really
connected with and responded to. I've spent
so much time watching all the great versions
people created all around the world. It's
beautiful to feel you touch people and bring a
song to life with a video."

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According to Lady Gaga, 23 : "After years of
hustle in New York City, where we made our art
videos in bars, myself and the Haus of Gaga are
honored to receive nine nominations for the
2009 VMAs. We believe in the immensity and the
promise of 'showbiz' and will continue to give
it mouth-to-mouth, until it's vomiting return.
All you need is a camcorder, a flashlight, and
one truly great idea. Thank you MTV for being
our video flagship, and for supporting this bunch
of inspired kids, who love to get wasted and
make art, together."

Beyonce and Lady Gaga will be up against artists
like Britney Spears, Eminem and Kanye West
for the Video of the Year honor in the 2009 VMAs.

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Panic At The Disco New Members

2009-08-03T08:32:00.003+08:00

Panic At The Disco made public their two new members.

Replacing Ryan Ross and Jon Walker who quit the band
and form The Young Veins will be replaced by Guitarist
Ian Crawford and bassist Dallon Weekes.

Drummer Spencer Smith told MTV: "Ian is probably the
most talented guitar player that me and Brandon (Urie)
have ever played with, and Dallon is a really nice guy
and really great bassist."

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The band was formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, by two
childhood friends—Ryan Ross on the guitar and
Spencer Smith on the drums. Since the age of 13,
the two played Blink-182 covers together, according
to an interview with Walker and Ross. Ross and Smith
then created a band under the name of
"The Summer League" with Brent Wilson and Trevor Howell,
who would later leave the band. (http://en.wikipedia.org)

Wilson met Brendon Urie at Palo Verde High School.
Wilson asked Urie to try out as guitarist for the
fledgling band, as they were looking for a
replacement for Trevor at the time. Originally, Urie
was not the band's lead singer. Rather, the position
belonged to former guitarist and lyricist Ryan Ross.
However, when they heard Brendon sing backup vocals
during a rehearsal, they were impressed with his
backup vocal abilities and unanimously decided to
make him the singer. The band then settled on the
name 'Panic! at the Disco.' (http://en.wikipedia.org)

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The Specials in Liverpool Music Week

2009-08-01T15:34:00.003+08:00

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, The Specials
will take the stage for the Liverpool Music Week 2009.

It was in 1977 when The Specials started and were
renowned for their two-tone fashion and their political
views which were against racism. They are one of UK's
most successful bands with hits like 'Ghost Town' and
'Two Much Too Young'. Liverpool Olympia is the venue
of the band's performance on the 29th October.

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James Barton (Director of Liverpool Music Week) said:
"We're really excited that such a legendary band as
The Specials will be opening this years Liverpool
Music Week at the iconic Olympia Theatre, and that
they've also chosen Liverpool to kick off their 30th
anniversary tour, this will be very special event for
any fan, me included..."

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Do You Like Madonna's Biceps?

2009-07-30T08:40:00.002+08:00

Buzz...Buzz...a lot is goin' around whether
or not Madonna is having problems with her
eating habits. Maybe she's just working out
too much. Above all the rumors, of course
all of us hope that she's in top shape.

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In todays modern world, private and celebrity
societies consider great-looking arms as the
reigning standard of what we call fit. Experts
say that breasts and tummies can be enhanced
but arms are the true reflection of a person's
workout discipline.

Madonna may be working out too much, but personally
I think having well-toned arms are better than
loose sagging ones.

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Alexis Cohen's Alleged Killer Faces More Charges

2009-07-28T15:38:00.004+08:00

Former American Idol contestant Alexis Cohen was
killed in a hit and run last Saturday.

Daniel Bark, the man accused for her death may face
more charges. Superior Court Judge Wendell E.
Daniels expects counts of death by auto, eluding and
aggravated manslaughter be added to the charges.

Judge Daniels said that $150,000 could be attached to
the new complaints on top of the existing $35,000
bail that now holds Bark in jail.

On the other hand, Bark's attorney, David Glassman
sees the accident a "tragedy" and said: "He's (Bark)
having an extremely difficult time mentally coming
to terms with the fact there's an allegation that he
caused a death. His family wants the victim's family
to know their heart-felt condolences go out to the
victim."

Alexis Cohen according to her mother, auditioned for
the third time and was preparing for a call-back.

Bananarama Likes Lady Gaga

2009-07-24T22:02:00.003+08:00

In the eyes of BANANARAMA, Lady Gaga is
creative and a great songwriter.

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Sara Dallin spoke to Digitalspy.co.uk and
said: "I really like her music and I like the
whole image thing. I think the songs are great
and apparently she writes them so she's
obviously a great songwriter. The videos are
good too and kids love the fact that she's
somebody who's made an effort. What she
does is more creative than seeing another
singer in a designer dress with Louis Vuitton heels."

BANANARAMA recently signed with Fascination
Records with their new single 'Love Comes' to be
released on 7th September.

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Chris Brown Apologized

2009-07-22T08:04:00.002+08:00

Chris Brown the talented R&B singer apologized publicly for
what he did to ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

The singer said that he is sad and ashamed of his conduct
as posted on a two-minute video on his website.

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Brown is facing sentencing on August 5 after pleading guilty
to the assault charge. There is a chance that he will make
five years probation plus six months of community work.

In the video posted by Chris Brown which was in contrary to
what his counsel advised he said: "I thought it was time that
you heard it directly from me that I'm sorry. I have tried
to live my life in a way which could make those around me
proud of me, and until recently I thought I was doin' a pretty
good job. I wish I had the chance to live those few moments
again but unfortunately I can't........."

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Tom Jones In Guinness Celebration

2009-07-19T22:03:00.002+08:00

Tom Jones is one of the world class artists to join
in the celebration of Arthur's Day 250th anniversary
according to the makers of GUINNESS.

Jones will be joining artists like The Black Eyed Peas,
Estelle and Kasabian, Razorlight, Imelda May, Calvin
Harris, Sugababes, The Kooks, Jamie Cullum and
David Gray.

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Arthur's Day will kick off in Dublin at 17:59 (24.09.09)
giving a worldwide toast to Arthur Guinness marking
250 years since the signing of the 9,000 year lease of the
St. James' Gate Brewery. The event will bring in more
than 30 music venues all over Dublin which will be
enjoyed by thousands of people.

Tom Jones will join celebrities and artists in the
celebration which is also geared to establish the Arthur
Guinness Fund. The Fund aims to empower individuals
to bring community benefits.

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Aguilera Is Spokeswoman For World Hunger

2009-07-17T16:31:00.005+08:00

World Hunger Relief named Christina Aguilera
as their new spokeswoman. She will help in hunger
awareness through her presence in public service
announcements, advertising and posters sponsored
by KFC, Pizza Hut and others.

She is also engaged in online hunger relief efforts
by appearing on FromHungertoHope.com, a World
Hunger Relief web site.

Christina Aguilera said: "It's unacceptable a child
dies every six seconds some where around the
world from hunger. By lending my voice for World
Hunger Relief, I hope to raise awareness about the
issue and move people from hunger to hope."

"Someone Wants Me Dead"...Michael

2009-07-15T15:10:00.004+08:00

Michael Jackson the 'King of Pop' died of
suspected cardiac arrest last June 25, 2009 at
age 50. A month before the tragedy, it was
reported that he related to his 11-year-old
daughter Paris his fears saying:"I'm going to
die soon. Someone wants me dead."

In the new book of author Ian Halperin
'Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael
Jackson', he wrote: "He called her into his
room and told her not to get mad at him if he
didn't make it to Father's Day (21.06.09).
He felt extremely ill. Unfortunately, no-one
wanted to help him."

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According to the author, one of Michael's aides
told him that the icon was being given prescription
drugs "like candy".

The aide reportedly said: "Someone wants him
dead. They keep feeding him pills like candy.
They are trying to push him over the edge. He
needs serious help. The people around him will
kill him."

Halperin also insists that Michael Jackson was
not fit to do the shows and he was forced to do 50.

Ian said: "Michael was in extreme pain, especially
the last few months and weeks of his life.
With his tour looming, the only way he'd be able
to get up was with the use of drugs to help him,
to numb the pain. Michael was the first to admit
he was in no condition to do a two-hour show.
They were to camouflage it with old video clips, new
video clips and dancers on stage."

Last July 13, 2009, fans gathered at The O2 where
they sang songs and lit candles as a tribute to
Michael Jackson, the 'King of Pop.'

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Time To Dance For Shakira

2009-07-13T16:57:00.003+08:00

Shakira, the 32-year-old pop sensation, after
teaming up with N.E.R.D's Pharrell Williams for
her latest LP, realized that it's now time to give
dance music genre a shot.

According to the Daily Star, she said: "It's all
about the bottom end. I really wanted to explore
different dance beats and cultures on the new
record. I did my research and looked into different
kinds of rhythm. Plus Pharrell is a genius with
beats so it came together really fast."

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She pointed out: "I'm always trying new things.
It's important for me to keep interested. But the
main thing was I wanted to be able to dance to
this record."

Shakira talks about her 'She Wolf'(her new single)
and said: "It's about a domestic girl who breaks free.
I think we all have the wolf in us ready
to come out."

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"Green Guys" Not Impressed With U2

2009-07-11T22:14:00.002+08:00

U2, the Irish Rock band is being criticized for
producing huge amount of carbon footprint on
their '360' world tour.

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The excessive emission produced by the band
equals 90,000 people traveling by air from Dublin
to London, claims from Carbonfootprint.com, an
environmentalist organization.

Helen Roberts, an environmental consultant said:
"The carbon footprint generated by U2's 44 concerts
this year is equal to carbon created by the four band
members traveling the 34.125 million miles from
Earth to Mars in a passenger plane. To offset this
year's carbon emissions, U2 would need to plant
20,118 trees."

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Mariah Carey Struggled With Performance

2009-07-09T16:45:00.003+08:00

Everybody knows Mariah Carey, she's a talented artist
and a great performer but what we saw during the
Michael Jackson memorial was quite different.
Mariah obviously struggled.

She almost broke down at the sight of Michael's coffin
while fighting back tears as she delivered her version
of Jackson 5's "I'll Be There". Her enchanting and powerful
voice could hardly be heard and she had to count on fellow
artist Trey Lorenz to help her finish their piece.

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On her blog site page, Mariah told fans she struggled
with the performance. She wrote: "Trying to sing today was
basically impossible for me. I could barely keep myself
from crying. I'm sorry that I wasn't able to pull it together
and really do it right, but I was literally choked up when
I saw him (Michael) there in front of me."

Mariah Carey added: "One thing I know is, we will never
really have to say goodbye to MJ. His legacy lives on through
his music and the millions of people he inspired with his
timeless music. He will be forever in our hearts."

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Michael Jackson...Gone Too Soon

2009-07-08T15:17:00.006+08:00

In the public memorial service for Michael Jackson,
his daughter, Paris, broke down into tears as she
spoke of how great her father was.

The eleven-year old Paris said: "Ever since I was born,
daddy has been the greatest father you could ever imagine,
and I just want to say I love him..so much."

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After the service Michael's brother Jermaine, thank the
people who attended on behalf of the Jackson family and
said: "On behalf of my family and friends I'd like to thank
everyone for coming out. We thank you, that's all I can
say, we thank you very much."

Lots of big names in the entertainment world were at the
service to honor the 'King of Pop' including Stevie Wonder,
Smokey Robinson, Brooke Shields and many others, but the
words of family friend Rev. Al Sharpton somehow brought
a deeper meaning. He said: "It was Michael Jackson that
brought blacks and whites and Asians and Latinos together.
Michael Jackson kept going, he created a comfort level,
where people that felt they were separate became
interconnected with his music. Later, it wasn't strange to
watch Oprah on television. It wasn't strange to watch Tiger
Woods golf. He made people comfortable to vote for a
person of color for president. I want his children to know,
there wasn't nothing strange about your daddy. It was
strange what your daddy had to deal with."

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Career Not Marriage For Pussycat Doll

2009-07-07T08:33:00.004+08:00

For Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, career is more
important right now not her relationship. She did not like
it when recently, papers suggested that she is ready to get
married and insisted that marriage is the least of her priorities.

Nicole said: "Someone asked me a general question about
what I wanted in ten years and whether my ambitions
included a family and then the next day it was in all the papers
that 'Nicole wants to marry Lewis' (Lewis Hamilton the race
car driver she's dating), when that was the last thing I said.

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"In ten years time I would like to have accomplished a lot in
my career-that is the most important thing to me. My dream
is to do my own music one day, to have an unbelievable tour,
to have done some musical theater and some film and may
be to have opened up a performing arts school for the special
needs kids. That is my ultimate dream, not marriage."

Dating since 2007, it's a bit difficult for the couple to get out
and be in the public eye, but despite of that they make sure
that they have time to go to church together.

Nicole Scherzinger added: "Religion is an important bond.
One of the most important things if you want to have longevity
in a relationship is a good strong spiritual connection."

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Millions Want In Michael Jackson's Memorial Service

2009-07-06T08:43:00.004+08:00

I've seen and heard of a lot of lotteries before, but this
one is different and yet very special since it's for the
Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service.

The Staples Center, the official venue of the service
cannot of course accommodate all of the fans who want
to be part of the occasion. There's an allotment of 17,500
free tickets for the 10:00 a.m. service on Tuesday and
more than 1.6 million registered for the chance
to get a piece.

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Now that the registration is over
(which lasted until 6 p.m. Saturday online), AEG
is doing what they call thorough "scrubbing" of all the
entries to do away with any duplicates.

Winners of the lottery were randomly selected by a computer
and were notified last Sunday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
There will be two venues for the occasion, only 11,000 tickets
will be for the one inside the Staples Center and the rest will
be for the wide-screen viewing at the Nokia Theater.

Fans who were not able to avail of the tickets were advised
by the L.A. police and officials to stay at home. The outside screens
of the venues will not be used to broadcast the service.
Organizers would also like to stress that this is a memorial for
Michael Jackson and not a show.

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Beyonce Wants To Be A Nun

2009-07-04T21:07:00.004+08:00

Beyonce Knowles wants to be a nun...wow!
In the remake of the 1992 movie 'Sister Act' of course.

The hit movie is recently making it big in London's
West End theatre as a great musical and Knowles
is having talks with Disney top brass to take up
the project.

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According to Britain's Daily Mail newspaper:
"Beyonce has asked her representatives to persuade
Disney to develop the show into a film vehicle for her.
If this comes to pass, she would take on, in musical
form, the part Whoopi Goldberg creates in the
1992 'Sister Act' film, although the stage version moves
the action from the West Coast
to Philadelphia."

In a break from her UK 'I am Sasha Fierce tour'
Beyonce Knowles took time to watch the
show at the London Palladium theatre.

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Michael Jackson In Pain During Last Rehearsal?

2009-07-03T23:03:00.003+08:00

Well... I am sorry to disappoint you but Michael Jackson
was not in pain, he was full of life during those precious
moments. "He was full of jokes, full of life,"....vocal coach
Dorian Holley said.

Some of the people watching the practice had chills when
the 'King of Pop' gave them a taste of his famous moonwalk
and spins. He was very excited and happy with his vision
of the tour coming to life.

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Concert promoter Randy Phillips remembered that after
the rehearsal, Michael placed his arm around him and
in his soft voice, said: "Thank you, I know we're going to get it
there together. I know I can do this."

That happened a few hours before Jackson was rushed to the
hospital and later pronounced dead.

Last Thursday Phillips said: "All I know is that the
Michael Jackson that hugged me and said 'goodnight' was a
healthy, vibrant human being about to undertake the greatest
undertaking of his life,"... "And something happened between
12:30 when he left us and the morning when I had to rush to
the hospital when I got the first call."

Vocal coach Dorian Holley said as he remembers Michael Jackson
on his last rehearsal "He was just like a kid in the candy store
because he was seeing his vision come alive."

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Kevin Jonas To Tie The Knot

2009-07-02T10:13:00.003+08:00

Showing up Wednesday morning in New Jersey
down to his knee, Kevin Jonas surprised his girlfriend
Danielle Deleasa by a big marriage proposal.
His girlfriend just couldn't believe seeing Kevin in front
of her with a cushion-cut diamond ring that he designed
with Jacob & Co.

On a PEOPLE exclusive, the big brother of the Jonas
Brothers said: "She said yes, yes, yes like 500 times super
fast in a row."

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It was in May of 2007 when the love birds met while with
their families vacationing in the Bahamas.

Kevin Jonas made the proposal on his arrival in New
Jersey after he took an overnight flight from a Vancouver
concert. He said "It was tough performing last night,
knowing that I was going to ask the biggest question in my life
to the most amazing girl in the world."

In a statement to PEOPLE, parents Kevin Jonas Sr. and
mother Denise say: "Our hearts are filled with joy today
and we are happy to share with you that our son Kevin
has asked Danielle for her hand in marriage,....her answer
was yes, and it is such a blessing that she will be joining
our family. Kevin and Danielle have not yet set a date.
Family is very dear to us, and we hope we have raised Kevin
to be a wonderful man and husband. Please join us in our
family's celebration and in congratulating Kevin and Danielle.
Thank you for all of your support."

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Fans Can View Michael Jackson In Neverland

2009-07-01T09:25:00.004+08:00

July 2nd is the scheduled transfer of Michael Jackson's
body to the Neverland Ranch for public viewing (CNN).
Fans can view the remains of the 'King of Pop' on Friday
morning which will be followed by a memorial service
(private) on July 5th, Sunday. Traffic and security
preparations are now being arranged for the 30-car
motorcade transport.

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There are no official confirmations yet on the final resting
place of Michael Jackson, though there were speculations
that it's gonna be in the Neverland Ranch.

On a separate story; Gary, Indiana Mayor Rudy Clay, is
said to be exerting efforts to convince the Jackson family to
bury the 'King of Pop' in their city where the singer
spent his childhood. If this plan would work, Michael's grave
will be the center-piece of a performing center alongside an
entire museum, all for the Jacksons the city is reportedly
wanting to build. Clay's statement to AP: "If they can do it for
Elvis Presley in Graceland, we can do it for Michael Jackson
in Gary."

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DVD Release Of Jackson's Last Performance

2009-06-30T14:48:00.006+08:00

Yes folks they are arranging for the DVD release
of Michael Jackson's final rehearsal for the
planned comeback concert. The footage showed
no sign that the superstar was sick whatsoever as
he performed better than the much younger dancers.

Randy Philips, a promoter from AEG Live said:
"He was riveting. I thought this was going to be his
greatest live show ever produced. He was so great
I got goosebumps."

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Ed Alonzo, one of the organizers said: "It was an amazing
show. The thing was just days away from being perfected.
It was incredible. Even though it was just a walk-through
with the dancers, his moves were dead-on the same
Michael Jackson we saw through the years in music
videos. He wasn't singing full-out, but he was singing.
I feel so blessed to see the only performance of this concert."

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Michael Jackson Shattering The Charts Again

2009-06-29T10:11:00.008+08:00

Billboard charts are being shaken by phenomenal
sales increase of Michael Jackson's albums.
The music marketplace almost instantaneously
feel the impact of the superstar's passing. Public
demand for Jackson's albums are incredibly high and
a lot of brick and mortar retailers are already
starting to run out of stocks.

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Music stores iTunes and Amazon report that Jackson's
songs are now shooting the best sellers list. At one
point last Friday 9 out of 10 top selling albums
in iTunes were Jackson's.

Albums like "Number Ones", "The Essential Michael
Jackson", "Thriller" (extended) alongside "Dangerous",
"Bad" and "Off the Wall" are expected to conquer
Billboard's top charts next week. There are indications
that the "Number Ones" album will make it to the No.1 spot.

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Madonna's Surprise Number On Jackson's Tour

2009-06-28T14:32:00.004+08:00

It was revealed that Madonna had plans
to join the 'King of Pop' on stage for his
comeback tour. The diva's manager said that
a surprise appearance was being considered at
one of Michael Jackson's O2 arena concerts
(scheduled on July 13).

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On his Twitter page, Madonna's manager
Guy Oseary said: "The moment that never happened:
A month ago Madonna told me she wanted to do a
surprise performance at one of Michael's
UK shows..."

Madonna "can't stop crying" upon hearing the
news on Michael Jackson's death. There had
been great anticipation on the collaboration of the
two superstars, in fact they talked about recording
a duet for Dangerous, the late singer's 1991 album.
The plan did not materialize since Jackson
reportedly thought the diva's ideas were too provocative.

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What Killed Michael Jackson?

2009-06-27T21:08:00.006+08:00

Craig Harvey,spokesperson for the L.A. County
coroner's office released an initial autopsy report
on Michael Jackson on June 26, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.
He said: "The coroner has concluded the autopsy
for Mr. Michael Jackson. The cause of death has
been deferred."

The coroner, according to Harvey, had not found
"indication of any external trauma or indication of
foul play on the body." The cause of death at this
moment however, could not be determined.
An estimate of four to six weeks more will be needed
to test Jackson's brain, pulmonary system and possible
substances present in the icon's
body at the time of his death.

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Jackson's use of medications was "extensive" says
Brian Oxman, a former counsel for the family. Oxman
also said that the singer's alleged drug dependence was
enabled by those who surrounded him.

TMZ.com, a celebrity gossip website, said that a Jackson
family member told them that the icon had been receiving
Demerol (narcotic painkiller) injections on a daily basis.

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Indiana University cardiologist, Dr. Douglas Zipes
explained that in high doses, Demerol can slow down
respiration to the point of suffocation, depriving the heart
of much needed oxygen resulting to sudden death. If
the patient is dehydrated, Demerol can cause sudden
heart stoppage.

Looking at another angle, reports say that Michael Jackson
had been intensely doing his comeback concert rehearsals
before his death. Whether he was left dehydrated due
to the strain was not yet confirmed.

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Michael Jackson 1958-2009

2009-06-26T09:48:00.006+08:00

Michael Jackson, the man behind 'Thriller', known as
the best selling album of all time died from cardiac
arrest Thursday (CNN has confirmed).

According to brother Randy Jackson, the 'King of Pop'
collapsed at his home in the Holmby Hills (Los Angeles),
California about noon Pacific time. He died at UCLA
Medical Center.

Rev. Al Sharpton said: "Michael Jackson made culture
accept a person of color." To say an 'icon' would only give
these young people in Harlem a fraction of what he was.
He was a historic figure that people will measure music and
the industry by."

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The icon's story of rise and fall is among the most talked
about in the music industry. He was the frontman of
Jackson 5, the band created and formed in the 1960's with
his brothers under the watchful eyes of Joe, his father.
Michael was already doing solo by the late '70s and leading
the charts with songs like "Rock With You" and "Don't
Stop 'Til You Get Enough."

Remembering Michael Jackson:

* August 29, 1958, Michael was born to Joe Jackson and wife
Katherine.
* 1964, at age 6, he joined Jackson 5.
* 1968, Jackson 5 was signed to Motown.
* 1969, his first television appearance.
* 1972, he made it to No. 1 as a solo artist with "Ben".
* 1978, he played scarecrow in the movie version of "The Wiz".
* 1979, he release the album "Off The Wall".
* In 1982, he made seven hit singles with the release of his
album "Thriller." The album became the best-selling album
of all time with more than 50 million copies sold.

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* 1987, the album "Bad" was released, selling close to what
"Thriller" made.
* 1991, release of the album "Dangerous", debuted at the top
spot but unfortunately produced only one hit single "Black or
White."
* 1993, he entered an out-of-court settlement for his first
child-molestation charge.
* 1995, the greatest hits 2-CD "HIStory" was released but
did not sell much.
* 2001, release of "Invincible", the album did even worse.
* 2005, Michael was acquitted on charges of child-molestation.
* 2008, a series of the icon's concerts at London's 02 arena was
announced but were later postponed until 2010.
* 2009, Michael Jackson, 'The King of Pop' died of cardiac
arrest. He was 50.

He is survived by his children, Prince Michael I, Paris and
Prince Michael II.

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Courtney Love's Health Issues

2009-06-25T08:17:00.003+08:00

Photographs showing Courtney Love in
New York not in her top shape raised concerns
on the singer's health.

A concerned fan saw her and commented:
"Courtney looked worryingly thin, like skin
and bones. Her figure is so tiny that it made
head look too big for her body."

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Eating problems and fluctuating weight are some
of the singer's current health issues. Had it not for
the doctors saying she was not fat enough, she
would have had gastric band fitted to lessen food
intake earlier this year.

Courtney Love-widow of Nirvana frontman
Kurt Cobain said: "If I could get a gastric band
I would. I've heard it's a lot of vomiting and a pain
in the a*s, but it's still easier than a diet."

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Assault Charge On Black Eyed Peas Manager

2009-06-24T09:01:00.005+08:00

After allegedly attacking Perez Hilton, THE TOUR
manager of Black Eyed Peas was charge with assault.
The incident resulted from alleged argument with
Fergie and Will.i.am outside the Cobra nightclub
in Toronto.

In his Twitter page, Hilton wrote:"I'm in shock.
I need the police ASAP." He then made an update saying
"I was assaulted by Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas
and his security guards. I am bleeding. Please, I need
to file a police report. No joke."

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Later it was known that Polo Molina, the singer's
manager who attacked him, as per the blogger's video
posted on his website.

According to Toronto police, Molina has been
charged with assault after turning himself in.

Posting his video online, Will.i.am responded to
Perez Hilton's allegations saying "I didn't hit you. I told
you that I didn't like the fact that you disrespected us.
It's cool to have your opinion." He went on claiming
that Mario Lavendeira's (Perez Hilton) acts is just for
publicity saying: "Instead of calling the police you twittered
that I assaulted you. Sounds like somebody wants mad
attention and is not really concerned about his health."

Contrary to the Black Eyed Peas singer, Hilton said
"I would never make something like this up, or try to use
something like this for press, because I don't need it." "I called
the police BEFORE I Tweeted about it. They were no
showing up. I felt helpless."

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Amy Winehouse To Reside In St. Lucia

2009-06-23T08:26:00.003+08:00

Amy Winehouse love the Caribbean island of
St. Lucia and reports said that she applied for
permanent resident status.

A source mentioned "Amy loves St. Lucia and
never wants to leave. She thinks the island has
done her the world of good and she's writing more
than ever."

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Her application is now being reviewed since St Lucian
officials claim that they are aware of Amy's intention
to live there permanently. Janis (her mother), said
that staying in the island, being out in the sun made the
singer more "happy" and "relaxed".

There is a bit of a problem though, since a former
government adviser is said to be urging the nation's
officials not to grant Amy Winehouse's
residency for the reason that she's a
"dangerous influence" on the country's youth.

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Jonas Brothers To Perform In UK

2009-06-22T00:01:00.001+08:00

An announcement was made that a second
London date would be added to the upcoming
November 21st The Jonas Brothers World
Tour 2009.

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The band broke into UK with their first
performance at Wembley Arena where11,000
tickets sold out within just 24 hours. They were
honored by overwhelming reception as they gave
out materials from their new album 'Lines, Vines
and Trying Times' including hit songs 'SOS' and
'Lovebug'. The show also featured Disney Channel
star, Demi Lovato. Their new album was released
Monday June 15 in the UK.

After performing to sold out crowds in US, Canada
and South America; Birmingham, Manchester
and Newcastle will be the new stops included in the
The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009.

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Placebo Shoots To The Charts

2009-06-20T21:40:00.000+08:00

All across Europe and major territories around the world,
Placebo conquered the charts with the release of their latest
album 'Battle for the Sun'.

For the first time it took the number one spot in Germany,
number one in nine other countries and top five in the rest.
The album also made it to No.51, their first ever in the top
100 of Billboard US.

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Creative and fan-driven pre-release and digital campaign was the
major factor in the band's success. They offer free track downloads
and access to the new record prior to the release through their
website Placeboworld.co.uk

Placebo will be featured in the iTunes Festival in London, UK
on 14th July. Fans can also catch them in 25 European festival
events this summer.

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Madonna Nudes 30 Years Later

2009-06-19T15:28:00.000+08:00

For $30 Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie
(Diva's real name) posed nude for Photographer
Martin Schreiber. That was in 1979 when she
modeled to pay her dance school fees. Several years
later, she was already on the cover of Time Magazine
more than enough reason for Martin to dug out his
private portraits and had them offered
to Playboy Magazine.

In 1985 September issue, the magazine company
published the materials skyrocketing the photographer
to fame.

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Now, after thirty years and in celebration of Madonna's
Sticky and Sweet Tour on July 4 and 5, Seven Dials,
will be hosting the London premiere of The Madonna Nudes -
30th Anniversary exhibition. A collection of 1979 intimate
photos of the pop Diva.

An array of black and white photographs framed
Madonna's perfect skin and toned body,
an absolute collectors' items available from GBP3,400.

For those interested in the exclusive Madonna Nudes
memorabilia but are not willing to shell out
thousands; books, postcards, and original copies of the
1985 Playboy Magazine are available from GBP1.
(www.impureart.com for details)

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Billy Joel And Wife Split

2009-06-18T15:02:00.000+08:00

After five years of marriage, the 'Piano Man'
Billy Joel and wife Katie Lee confirmed they're
splitting up.

In a joint statement the couple said "This decision
is the result of much thought and consideration."
"Billy and Katie remain caring friends, with
admiration and respect for each other."

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What's goin' around are speculations that Lee had
been linked romantically to Yigal Azrouel, the fashion
designer who had been with her to several
events while Joel was on tour.

Claire Mercuri (Joel's publicist) denies the speculation,
saying that the couple arrived at the decision only in the
past two weeks.

Joel and Lee first met in the bar of the Peninsula Hotel
and in 2004, less than two years later, they married at
Joel's Centre Island estate.

Billy Joel was 55 and Lee 23 when they married and
about the age, Lee said "Obviously there's a big age
difference, but he's very immature and I'm very mature,
so we meet in the middle."
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Leona Lewis To Invest In Millions

2009-06-17T15:00:00.000+08:00

Living in Los Angeles while working on her new
album, Leona Lewis is negotiating to purchase
a converted barn in Hertfordshire, east England.
The property has a tag of GBP1 million.

"Leona can't wait to return to the UK full-time
and is keen to buy herself a nice country home
rather than purchase anywhere in town. She spotted
a converted barn, which she loves. It would be ideal
as it's still close enough for her to commute into
London for work and to see her family, yet it's private
enough for her to have some time to herself. She
wants to be able to enjoy some time away from the
spotlight and do normal things like go to the shops for
a pint of milk." (from a source of Britain's The Sun)

Reports said that the singer is looking into settling
down with her boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa and having
thought of moving to US for good. Being homesick
changed her mind explaining "I've missed EastEnders,
my family and being able to walk to the shops."

Leona Lewis said "Yes marriage could be on the
cards soon, we'll have to wait and see." November is
the release of her new album.

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Aerosmith To Be Rejoined By Guitarist

2009-06-16T15:00:00.000+08:00

After recovering from head injury, Aerosmith will
be rejoined by their very own guitarist.

Suffering internal bleeding after hitting his head while
getting out of his sports car, Brad Whitford had to
miss some dates of the band's U.S. tour. The move was
to give him enough time to recover after undergoing
surgery. Aerosmith had Bobby Schneck a former
Green Day as replacement.

Joe Perry (Whitford's bandmate) said "It built up
pressure and gave him this whoppin' headache. He's not
prone to getting migraines, so knew something was
wrong. He went right in, they did what they had to do,
and now he's getting better."

On the second half of the band's Aerosmith's Guitar
Hero: Aerosmith Presents shows, Whitford will rejoin
the group to perform on stage.

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Miley Cyrus Denies Interview Cut

2009-06-15T21:17:00.000+08:00

Miley Cyrus made statements clearing accusations
that she allegedly hang up on a radio station phone
interview.

She allegedly cut the interview short when Florida's
MJ Morning Show DJ reportedly offended her when
he began asking Cyrus about Jamie Foxx comments
"..she should make sex tape...do some heroin...and
become lesbian."

The Hanna Montana star said that she ran out of
time and denied reports that she slammed the phone
down the moment tricky questions came out.

On her Twitter.com page, she said "There's a little
drama because apparently I hung up on a radio station
today and I hate to say that's not true. YES, I am sorry
if anyone thought I "hung up" on them. The peeps at
the radio stations are friends, we know each other well
and have a great relationship. I'm sorry if anything was
miscommunicated, taken out of context, or misunderstood."

Miley Cyrus said that she had specific time frames
and time limit set for each station and if one goes over
time, she is IMMEDIATELY connected to next station.

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Two Records For Black Crowes Fans

2009-06-14T21:09:00.000+08:00

On September 1 Black Crowes will return with the
album "Before the Frost" and it's great news for the
fans for whoever purchased the record will be
given a special download code for "Until The Freeze"
the band's second album.

Produced by Paul Stacey, the albums were done in
Woodstock, New York. Stacey also collaborated with
the Black Crowes in "The Lost Crowes" (2006) and
"Warpaint" (2008).

Black Crowes lead singer Chris Robinson talks
about the release method and the special recording
set-up and said "I think we fulfilled a musical
commitment to continue on the golden road of artistic
independence. Approaching 20 years into our careers,
we still are ambitious enough to push ourselves
to create something unique that we have never done before."

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Madonna Favored In Adoption Case

2009-06-13T22:59:00.000+08:00

After the lower court's refusal last April, the Supreme
Court of Appeal allowed pop icon Madonna to adopt
Mercy James from Malawi. Residency issue was the
reason the star was denied of the adoption earlier, but it
was overruled knowing that last year she adopted her
son David (also from Malawi).

According to Chief Justice Lovemore Munlo, the residency
issue was a narrow interpretation of old laws since in a
modern globalized world one can be a resident of more
than one place at a time. Consideration should also be
given to Madonna's selfless commitment to the welfare
of less fortunate children.

Raising Malawi is the charity founded by Madonna
providing medical care, education and feeding program
for one million orphans of the country.

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Noah And The Whale's Hidden Gig

2009-06-12T15:03:00.000+08:00

On June 24, Noah and the Whale will be
having a live show at central London. Prior
to that, the band is generous enough to give
their fans a special preview of the live act.
There is a twist though, since not until 24 hours
before the preview, the exact place of the gig
remains hidden.

The gig will feature live Noah and the Whale's
new material as a result of the band's recording
since the beginning of 2009. The show will also
bring classic hits for the fans and a new kind of
style without the female vocal.

The campaign Crisis Hidden Gigs will run through
May and June, this will give fans the unique musical
experience to witness premium acts at unusual places.
Social awareness to the situation of homeless people
who always wonder where they will end up each night,
is the purpose of the "Crisis."

Rihanna To Testify Against Chris Brown

2009-06-11T23:46:00.000+08:00

On Chris Brown's June 22 hearing, the "Umbrella" star
Rihanna will be present to testify against him on his
alleged February assault.

"Rihanna was served at my office by Los Angeles District
Attorney investigators. If the preliminary hearing indeed
goes forward, she is now legally required to be there, she
will be there and will answer questions truthfully".....Donald
Etra (Rihanna's counsel).

Chris pleaded not guilty to felony assault and making threats
which made gathering enough evidence for a trial the aim of
the upcoming hearing.

Jeffery Rubenstein (Defense lawyer) explained:"Rihanna's
testimony can make or break the case. Her willingness to
testify and be truthful about what happened is a step closer
to convicting Chris. On the other hand, if prosecutors fail to
present a case, Geragos (Chris' counsel) can seek to dismiss or
reduce the charges on the spot."

Geragos argued that Chris won't be able to get a fair trial due
to leaked pictures allegedly showing Rihanna's injuries to a
website.

Britney Spears Dates A New Man

2009-06-10T21:02:00.000+08:00

From paparazzo to back-up dancers,
Britney Spears has now found love
with Jason Trawick, her agent.

Last year Jamie Spears, Britney's strict
dad took legal management of the star's
personal and financial affair is said to be
in the same page with his daughter
regarding the new man. "He's the best
thing that has happened to her."

In the past few months Trawick and
Spears have been seen together. The agent
even accompanied her in a trip to Bahamas
with her sons last May. Presently they
are in "The Circus Starring Britney Spears"
tour in London.

Kenny Rankin Dies Of Lung Cancer

2009-06-09T21:22:00.000+08:00

Kenny Rankin, the singer-songwriter behind
"Peaceful"(for Helen Reddy), died Sunday of
lung cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in
L.A., he was 69.

More than five decades of glorious career, he
played part of Bob Dylan's back up band
responsible for the 1965 "Bringing It All Back Home"
album. Kenny Rankin's recording years peaked
in the mid-'70s, when LPs "Inside," "Silver Morning,"
and "The Kenny Rankin Album" was released.

His covers of the Beatles hits pleased Paul McCartney
that he ask Rankin to do a medley of them during
McCartney's Songwriters Hall of Fame induction in
1987.

Kenny Rankin was born Feb.10, 1940, he grew up
in New York City. As a teenager he released a few
singles under Decca Records. He later joined Columbia
Records.

Coldplay Look Up To Kanye West

2009-06-08T20:41:00.000+08:00

Kanye's self belief that music could still be pushed
using different sounds and instruments inspired
Coldplay's Chris Martin.

"That's what I really admire about Kanye, for all
the flak he gets, I feel so inspired by his confidence.
He knows that there's been all this history of music,
but he still believes he can do something that no one
else has done. That for me, is a liberating idea"
....Chris Martin relating to Philadelphia Inquirer.

While on a U.S. tour, Martin said he was still hungry
to write more music, but the band is looking to have
a break before new recordings to follow 'Viva La Vida
or Death and All His Friends' of 2008.

It's gonna be London's Wembley Stadium with Girls
Aloud and Jay-Z later this year for Coldplay.

The Veronicas' New Album Delayed

2009-06-07T20:17:00.000+08:00

September 2009 is the new release date of
"Hook Me Up" The Veronicas' new album.

North American tour is currently the commitment
of twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso which
cause the delay. The change is also a strategic move
designed to make the release and The Veronicas'
U.K. tour coincide with each other.

"Untouched", a cut from the "Hook Me Up" album, is
doing well and currently at No.8 in the singles chart.
Earning 1.6 million download sales, it's a certified Gold
in the States. "Untouched" also pushed the
"Hook Me Up" album to No.2 spot on the Billboard
Heatseekers chart.

Apart from the tour, The Veronicas are in the
driver's seat of a new reality show for MTV.

Drake Album...Fake!

2009-06-06T19:15:00.000+08:00

A lot of people can't get enough of Drake, such a
great artist that one of his albums is selling but
the problem is, he did not release it.

"The Girls Love Drake", featuring selections
from the rapper's mixtape "So Far Gone" and
some other tracks is an unauthorized album. It was
released 28 of May by Canadian Money
Entertainment and distributed by the (IODA)
Independent Online Distribution Alliance on Amazon,
iTunes and Rhapsody.

A cease-and-desist notice was sent to iTunes after
Drake's camp found the album. Drake's manager
Al Branch, is making arrangements for the removal of
the album from Amazon and Rhapsody as well.

Drake plans to file a case against Canadian Money
Entertainment which according to the artist is not
connected with Him or Young Money
(owned by Lil Wayne) in which he is affiliated.

Demi Lovato On For Summer Tour

2009-06-05T16:22:00.000+08:00

Less than three weeks to go for Demi Lovato's first
summer tour and she's really on to the music. The
nine-week gig starts off 21 of June in Hartford, Conn.,
with David Archuleta opening (Billboard.com). Lovato
said "I feel like it's more about the music, so I don't
want to take away from that."

Demi's 2008 "Don't Forget" debut album is where
most of the songs in tour will be taken. "I'm thinking
about either going really nice, '80's rock, or maybe soulful
like Aretha (Franklin)," Lovato says.

Some of the songs in the tour will be from her new album
(untitled yet and scheduled to be released in July) which
according to her is more soulful. In this new project
Demi collaborated with Nick Jonas, John Mayer, Jon
McLaughlin and William Beckett.

"I think 'Don't Forget' was a lot more Jonas sounding."
"It had a little more of their feel on it. But this album is
just me".....Demi Lovato.

Miley Cyrus' 2009 Tour

2009-06-04T20:36:00.000+08:00

With the success of "Hanna Montana" film,
Miley Cyrus revealed plans for her North American
tour this fall. Metro Station will be featured as opening
act, the tour kicks off 14 September in Portland, Oregon
and closes in Miami on the 2nd of December.

This is gonna be the first since the 2007-2008
"Best of Both Worlds" which grossed $55,245,879 and
sold more than 990,000 tickets to 70 shows
(Billboard Boxscore). Billboard Touring Awards of 2008
named Miley Cyrus as Breakthrough Artist.

In a drive to limit ticket scalping, Ticketmaster will be
launching an experiment with the Cyrus tour using
paperless ticketing system. The system would mean
that the purchasing fans will not receive physical tickets
for the event, instead they will be required to bring the
credit card they used for the purchase and a photo
I.D. to enter the venue.

Gunshot Wounds Killed Ortega Henderson

2009-06-03T22:02:00.000+08:00

Nelly's friend and St.Lunatics crew rapper Ortega
Henderson died last week from gun shot wound
complications. The 25-year-old Tega succumbed to
injuries at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St.Louis, he was
shot May 16.

Kiyjuan Henderson (St.Lunatics' associate) confirmed the
news and said; "He got mixed up in the streets, but he was so
talented, we thought we could pull him out of it". "He was on
the right path for a minute, but times are hard and he started
getting around the wrong people." Details on the shooting is
yet to be released.

Ortega Henderson popularly known as "Tega" was a rising
rapper in St. Louis. He was with the group Da Camp and
affiliated with St. Lunatics member Murphy Lee for
a wider exposure.

Tega already had troubles with the authorities in the past
including tampering with a motor vehicle and charges on
illegal weapons use.

New Sade Album

2009-06-02T20:56:00.000+08:00

Sade Adu, an influential soul singer returns
to the studio for the first time since 2000's
"Lover's Rock".

Cottonbelly a.k.a. Stuart Matthewman
(Sade's band mate), confirms that something
is in progress but still in its "early days" and
won't be closed to finished until "later in the year".

"Lover's Rock" in 2000 sold 3,881,000 copies in
the U.S. alone. "Love Deluxe"in 1992 sold
3,407,000. According to Nielsen Soundscan, Sade
has sold nearly 17 million units since her
"Diamond Life" debut in 1985.

No Service Fees For Live Nation Tickets

2009-06-01T17:58:00.000+08:00

Come June 3 Live Nation will scrap service fees
for lawn and amphitheater tickets in a one-day
promotion. People are already taking it as the
biggest ever promotion considering it's just a
24 hour event.

This promo is available at amphitheater shows
ticketed by LiveNation.com and at
LiveNation.com site.

There will be special "No Service Fee Wednesdays"
at LiveNation.com throughout summer which is
of course not valid in combo with other special pricing.
Concerts with no service fees (by LiveNation) include
Coldplay, No Doubt, Blink 182, Nickelback,
Depeche Mode and others.

Dance Troupe Snatched It From Susan Boyle

2009-05-31T19:59:00.000+08:00

The whole world waited eagerly for the finale
of Britain's Got Talent especially for the performance
of Susan Boyle. Boyle having the media all over her
experienced a tough week but despite of that she
delivered for her fans.

Susan Boyle had an outstanding performance but
came in second to Diversity, a 10-member British Dance
Troupe. The winner received 100,000 pounds
($160,000)and an opportunity to perform at the Royal
Variety Performance before the Queen herself.

After her performance Boyle thank everyone saying;
"I want to thank the people for all the support
they've given me, especially the people at home and
people at the audience. Thank you all very much."

George Strait: ACM Artist Of The Decade

2009-05-28T21:55:00.000+08:00

Academy of Country Music crowned George Strait
"Artist of the Decade" during an all star concert aired
last May 27 8PM, Eastern.

The special was to honor the 25-year career of the
"King of Country". George Strait holds 43 number
one hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs
charts.

Artist who performed in the concert include Brooks & Dunn
Jamie Foxx, Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Jack Ingram
Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and many others.

Strait joined only four artists honored as "Artist of the
Decade". Marty Robbins in 1969, Loretta Lynn in
1979, Alabama in 1988 and Garth Brooks in 1998.

Rapper T.I. To Arkansas Prison

2009-05-27T17:04:00.000+08:00

Before noon local time Clifford Harris(T.I.'s real name) is
expected to be in the prison facility for federal weapons
charges.

"T.I.'s Final Goodbye Bash"- a going away concert party
thrown by the Grammy winner sends a message wanting
others to learn from his mistakes.

"I'm doing the best I can to get out there, man, and put
something positive on these young kids, man"..."I try my best.
I need y'all help, though." said T.I.

T.I. was placed on house arrest while doing community
service and a fine of $100,300 in addition to serving prison
time for purchasing weapons and silencers.

The rapper is behind the Grammy-winning
"Swagga Like Us" and one of the highest earning rappers
with an estimated $16 million purse in 2006.

New Album For The Beastie Boys

2009-05-26T19:57:00.000+08:00

Hot Sauce committee as revealed in an email
will be the name of the new Beastie Boys album.
It will be the trios latest album since 2007's
instrumental The Mix-up.

The album will be more traditional according to
band member Adam "Ad-Rock" Horowitz as
he earlier told Billboard.

"It's a lot of vocals-very wordy," he said. "It's political,
depending on what you call political. You know, if toilet
talk and fart jokes are political, which they can be,
in that sense yeah, very."

The release date of the album is yet to be announced.

Jim Nabors Sings at Indianapolis 500

2009-05-25T16:51:00.000+08:00

It was in 1972 when they first invited Nabors to sing
"Back Home Again in Indiana". He made an outstanding
performance and since then he has always been the first
choice to sing that piece in the Indy 500. Earlier today,
Nabors sang the same song honoring the tradition of the
Indianapolis 500.

Jim Nabors is the actor/singer behind the famous sit-coms
The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle.
He is also known in several 1960's and 1970's variety shows.

Jim Nabors now fully supports and volunteers with the
American Liver Foundation. As a liver transplant survivor himself,
he intends to take part in helping those who are in battle with the disease.

Susan Boyle's Fans Are Waiting

2009-05-24T22:33:00.000+08:00

Sunday is a big day for Britain's Got Talent fans since 40
semi-finalist are gonna be performing on that date.

A lot of people can no longer wait for one particular star:
Susan Boyle.

The Scotland native 47-year-old surprised both the judges
and audiences when she performed Les Miserables'
"I Dreamed a Dream" a few weeks ago. Her performance
earned her an almost automatic three yes from the judges and
made her an overnight star. That lead her in a chain of television
performances including a via satellite appearance on Oprah.

Sunday's semi-final will be grouped into five and Boyle will be
competing with several dancers and a dog act.

According to Britain's Got Talent Web site, May 30 is the grand
finale where two acts from each semi-final will perform.

MeatLoaf Sings With Pearl Aday

2009-05-23T17:48:00.000+08:00

Fox's Don't Forget The Lyrics (May 22 FRI 8/7c) is an
exciting music game show which showcased great artists
like Boyz II Men,Bret Michaels and Kenny Loggins
in the past is now returning to start a brand new season.

This time the season opens with a father-daughter tandem;
MeatLoaf and Pearl Aday.

MeatLoaf is the man behind the album Bat Out of Hell
which sold 43 million copies worldwide. He is also the one
responsible for the hit songI'd Do Anything For Love
(But I Won't Do That).
His partner, Pearl Aday is his daughter who used to sing
back up for Him (Meatloaf) and is now the lead singer of
her own band.

MeatLoaf and Pearl will be singing to raise funds for their
favorite charity, The Painted Turtle (a charity for seriously ill children)

Chris Brown To Work With Carrie Underwood?

2009-05-22T22:17:00.000+08:00

After the alleged assault case which held his career a while,
the talented Chris Brown is back on the road doing his music.
Reports say that the singer is considering a country cut in his next album.

The song "Trapped in a Dream" is being looked at and according to
Robert Allen, a writer/producer working with Brown "maybe we'll see
an appearance from Carrie Underwood
or someone like that".

Kris Allen Wins American Idol Crown

2009-05-21T21:05:00.000+08:00

In a surprising turn of events, the student from Arkansas
Kris Allen was named the eight season American Idol champion.
They say it's his cool voice, his boy-next-door image and as the
judges pointed out; he always stayed in his personality.

Before host Ryan Seacrest announced the result, judge
Simon Cowell had some words for the top two rivals "I thought
you were both brilliant, unusually incredibly nice people and
I think the both of you should be very proud of what you've
achieved last night and the future's all yours".

After Ryan unveiled the winner with almost one hundred million
votes cast, even Kris Allen was stunned himself saying "I'm sorry...
I don't know what to feel right now, but this is crazy!"

The season eight finale was packed by a number of great
performances from former American Idol contestants and
artists like; Keith Urban, Carlos Santana, Queen Latifa,
Jason Mraz, Cyndi Lauper,Lionel Richie, Fergie,
the Black Eyed Peas and others.