Nick Cannon spent years trying to woo Mariah Carey

The rapper had been smitten with the 'Hero’ singer for a long time and did everything he could to try and meet her by letting everyone know his feelings for her.

Mariah said: 'He likes to say that he spoke it into existence. He told everybody who he thought might know me, 'Tell your girl Mariah that I want to talk to her.’ All this stuff. I didn’t know him, but I didn’t know what to believe.'

The pair finally met at The Teen Choice Awards in 2005, after Nick insisted on presenting her with an accolade.

Speaking to Barbara Walters on her Here's Barbara Sirius XM radio show, she revealed: 'He told me that he said to the people that were doing the show, that he wouldn’t do it, unless he could present my award to me. I said, 'Thank you for all the nice things that you’ve been saying about me.’ And he said, 'I meant everything - give me a chance.’ And then I didn’t see him again for two years.'

But they eventually got together when Mariah – who married Nick in 2008 - decided she wanted him to star in her music video for 'Bye Bye’.

She said: 'I always remembered the moment. We were doing a video and there was going to be a love interest in it. And we were thinking of all different actors and people - we wanted it to look authentic. And I said, 'Oh, what about Nick Cannon?'

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John Mayer's Battle Studies released in November

John Mayer's Battle Studies will be released on November 17th, 2009 on Columbia Records.

The seven-time Grammy Award winner's fourth studio album was co-produced by John Mayer and Steve Jordan and debuts three years after his critically acclaimed 2006 album, Continuum. Incorporating the warmth, melodies and simplicity of 70's and 80's California rock/pop, Battle Studies is a confessional, relaxed and liberated album recorded in a private home in California where Mayer lived and worked over the course of six months before wrapping at the famed Capitol Studios in Los Angeles.

The album's first single, "Who Says" challenges conventional standards of what one can accomplish or undertake - despite society's constraints. Battle Studies also showcases universal themes on "Heartbreak Warfare," "Assassin," and "War of My Life," while flexing guitar chops on "Rock Song," and a reinterpretation of "Crossroads." The famously collaborative guitar player also invited one of music's brightest new talents, Taylor Swift, to appear on "Half of My Heart."

"I approach music like a director doing a period piece," says Mayer. "Where Continuum was R&B and Soul, Battle Studies was written with the timelessness of Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young in mind. The melodies and message are concise and from-the-gut with the efficiency of simplicity."

A John Mayer North American tour is currently being planned and will follow the release of Battle Studies in early 2010, details to be announced soon. In the meantime, two rare performances by John Mayer Trio (John Mayer, Steve Jordan, Pino Palladino) have been announced for December – December 29th in San Diego at the Copley Symphony Hall and a New Year’s Eve show on December 31st in Las Vegas at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

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Spandau Ballet return with new single

80’s pop sensation Spandau Ballet are returning after a 20 year absence, the band are set to release their single, Once More, in November.

The group, who begin their UK tour in October, had hits in the 80s with Gold and True, which will feature on their new album, also titled 'Once More’, along with a collection of new material.

Their music comeback doesn’t stop there, the group’s greatest hits album, Gold - The best of Spandau Ballet, is to be re-released on 19th October.

Singer Tony Hadley says: 'When we got back together and the tour dates went on sale, none of us could believe the fantastic reaction we got from fans and the press alike. When the opportunity came to get into a studio and play music together, we couldn’t pass it up.

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Nelly Furtado speaks about her breakdown

Nelly Furtado had a breakdown when she first became famous.

The 'Maneater' singer admits she initially struggled to cope with the pressures of fame and would spend a great deal of time alone, even though it seemed she was enjoying her life.

She said: "Fame took me by surprise and I ended up having a breakdown. It was too much too soon. After two years of intense touring and partying I'd spend hours alone in my LA home, just staring at the floor. I felt like a fraud, believing that people liked me for my image and not my music."

Although she has recovered, Nelly - who is married to sound engineer Demacio Castellon and has a six-year-old daughter from a previous relationship - admits she would like to spend more time by herself but her lifestyle doesn't allow it.

She told Britain's Live! magazine: "There are times when I long to be a hermit living in a cottage. I often crave that sort of solitude. But having a husband and a daughter tends to get in the way of that."

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Cheryl Cole buying Simon Cowell teeth whitener

Cheryl Cole is buying Simon Cowell teeth whitener for his birthday.

The Girls Aloud beauty has joked she will splash out on the beauty product when the music mogul – who is famed for his dazzling teeth - turns 50 next month.

Cheryl – who works alongside Simon on the judging panel for British talent show 'The X Factor’ – quipped: 'I’ll buy him some teeth bleach whitener! No, I’m joking, I shall have to think about it.'

Cheryl also admitted she is a huge fan of Beyonce Knowles and even embarrassed herself when she met the 'Crazy in Love’ singer.

She added to Britain’s Hello! magazine: 'I’m obsessed with Beyonce. When I met her I turned into an absolute gabbling fool, 'You are what every woman should aspire to be, you are amazing, I love you!’ I was so embarrassed.'

The 'Fight For This Love’ singer – who is married to soccer player Ashley Cole – also revealed she is keen to have children but not in the near future because she is enjoying her career at the moment.

She said: 'This is the most fulfilling time of my life ever. I am in a really positive place and I feel like I need to enjoy every single second of it.'

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Robbie Williams and Shirley Bassey to headline BBC Electric Proms

The BBC today announced pop icon Robbie Williams and legendary singer Dame Shirley Bassey as the final headline acts to perform at this year’s BBC Electric Proms, which takes place at The Roundhouse in London from 20th – 24th October 2009.

Robbie Williams will open this year’s BBC Electric Proms on Tuesday 20th October. He will be accompanied by a string section, horn section and full band in a show featuring new material from the forthcoming album 'Reality Killed the Video Star’ alongside some classic tracks – all overseen by Musical Director Trevor Horn. This Electric Proms show at the Roundhouse will be Robbie’s first live UK stage performance since his Close Encounters tour of 2006, and will be broadcast on BBC Radio 1.

Superstar singer Dame Shirley Bassey will grace the Roundhouse stage on Friday 23rd October with an unique performance celebrating 50 years at the top of showbusiness. Dame Shirley will be performing some of her most famous tracks alongside new songs from her forthcoming album, 'The Performance’. Dame Shirley will be joined on stage by the BBC Concert Orchestra for her only live show this year. The show will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2.

Dame Shirley Bassey and Robbie Williams join Smokey Robinson, Dizzee Rascal, Doves, Magazine, Florence and the Machine and Metronomy to complete the stellar line-up of acts at this year’s BBC Electric Proms.

The BBC Electric Proms, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to creating new moments in music and providing a platform to showcase international and UK artists who present one-off collaborations. All performances will be available online. All headline shows will be filmed in High Definition, broadcast on BBC Two and simulcast on the HD Channel.

Tickets for Robbie Williams and Dame Shirley Bassey cost £25 and go on sale at 8am on Wednesday 23rd September.




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Biffy Clyro announce Muse support dates

Biffy Clyro are delighted to announce that they have been invited by Muse to be their main support on 14 massive dates across Europe through November and December.

The Muse support dates have meant that several of the band’s UK and European headline dates have been rescheduled.

The UK dates being rearranged are Southampton Guildhall moving to 24 October and Cardiff University to 25 October.

The band and management are sorry to anyone inconvenienced by the change of dates, but please be assured that all tickets for the shows are still valid for the rescheduled dates.

Biffy Clyro have also just announced that they have added a date at the Brighton Dome on 26 October to their UK and Ireland tour.

UK & European headline tour and Muse support dates:

24 October Southampton Guildhal
25 October Cardiff Uiversity
26 October Brighton Dome
28 October Belfast St. George’s Market
29 October Dublin Olympia
1 November Dundee Caird Hall
2 November Glasgow Barrowland
3 November Glasgow Barrowland
4 November Newcastle Academy
6 November Leeds Academy
7 November Manchester Apollo
8 November Nottingham Rock City
9 November Birmingham Academy
11 November Norwich UEA
12 November London Brixton Academy
14 November Rotterdam Ahoy (w/Muse)
15 November Saabrucken Garage
16 November Cologne Lanxess Arena (w/Muse)
17 November Paris Bercy (w/Muse)
18 November Zurich Hallenstadion (w/Muse)
20 November Munich Olympiahalle (w/Muse)
21 November Bologna FuturShow Station (w/Muse)
22 November Lyon Hall Tony Garnier (w/Muse)
23 November Cologne Gloria
25 November Toulouse Zenith (w/Muse)
27 November Barcelona Pabellion Olympicaale da Badalona(w/Muse)
28 November Madrid Palacio de Deportes (w/Muse)
29 November Lisbon Pavilhao Atlantico (w/Muse)
1 December Limoges Zenith (w/Muse)
2 December Dijon Zenith (w/Muse)
4 December Turin Palasport Olimpico (w/Muse)
5 December Zurich Mascotte
6 December Munich Backstage
7 December Milan Magnolia
9 December Fribourg Fri-Son
10 December Vienna Flux
11 December Wiesbaden Schlachthof
12 December Hamburg Grunspan
13 December Berlin Postbanhof
15 December Paris La Trabendo
16 December Brussels VK
17 December Amsterdam Melkweg
19 December Copenhagen Loppen
20 December Rotterdam Watt Basement
21 December Bochum Zeche

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Michael Jackson London memorabilia show

Michael Jackson’s belongings are going on show in London.

A display of memorabilia and items owned by the late pop singer is being shipped from America to The O2 arena, where the 'Thriller’ star was scheduled to perform his 50-date 'This Is It’ residency, after his family gave their blessing to the exhibition.

A source said: 'Negotiations have been going on for a long time. Everyone was keen to ensure disappointed fans who had tickets for his 'This Is It’ concerts still get to enjoy part of him.

'Finally his family have given the go-ahead and are rooting through the treasure troves to dig out special artifacts.'

Items expected to go on display include some of the star’s iconic stage outfits and nymph statues from the garden of his Neverland home.

Following the exhibition in London, the collection will be displayed at various venues throughout the world before being housed in a permanent museum.

The singer’s father Joe said: 'Michael’s legacy will live on.'

Full details of the exhibition, including dates and ticket prices, are expected to be announced this week.

While fans will get the chance to see at the singer’s possessions, residents in Arkansas can get even closer by riding the Ferris Wheel he used to have at Neverland.

Archway Amusements Corporation bought the ride, which was installed at Michael’s Californian ranch in 1990, last year and it travels fairgrounds around America’s Mid-West region.

Theresa Noerper, co-owner of Archway Amusements Corp., said: 'We ourselves really didn't advertise it. When he died, it kind of blew up. There's no keeping secrets then.

"Fans come to take pictures, a couple tears and everybody likes to ride it.'

The ride will next be used at the Northeast Arkansas District Fair in Jonesboro this week, while a Lolli Swing also from the singer’s garden is being used at the Central Washington State Fair, one of five rides bought from Neverland by California’s Butlers Amusements.

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Justin Timberlake's girl to climb Kilimanjaro

Jessica Biel is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

The 'Illusionist’ actress is joining a group of celebrity climbers, including actress Isabel Lucas and singers Lupe Fiasco and Kenna, for the 'Summit on the Summit’ expedition in January.

The trek hopes to raise awareness about the need for clean water worldwide.

Speaking about the trip, Jessica said: "This is a basic human necessity that needs to be addressed now. I want to help any way I can in order to raise awareness toward the life-threatening clean water crisis happening not only in Africa but around the world.'

Jessica’s boyfriend, 'SexyBack’ star Justin Timberlake, previously stated he was planning to join in the climb, which will also raise money for the Children's Safe Drinking Water Program, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and PlayPumps International.

He said: "I've been training four times a week to get my VO2 - oxygen consumption - levels up to expand my lungs. We'll climb for a week straight, carrying 30lbs on our backs. It's going to be intense, but it's going to be so rewarding. We're going to be ready for it."

The climb to the 19,000 ft summit of the African mountain was organised by Kenna, whose father suffered from waterborne diseases growing up in Ethiopia.

He said: "We wanted to make sure there was a way people knew this was an issue and a way for them to do something about it. This is a global issue. It's not an Africa problem. It's not a South America problem. It's a world, global problem. In America, 11 million people go without water."

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Beyonce to cover up in Malaysia

Beyonce Knowles has vowed to wear 'appropriate' clothing for her controversial show in Malaysia.

The 'Crazy in Love’ singer’s scheduled concert in the country’s capital Kuala Lumpur on October 25 has been met with anger by Islamic extremists, who claim her sexy outfits and provocative stage routines are "immoral" and will corrupt young people.

But the 28-year-old star – who had to pull out of a concert in the country two years ago after the same group, the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, threatened to protest at the show – has agreed to tone down her performance, meaning the concert can go ahead.

Show organisers Marctensia said all parties had reached an 'amicable understanding'.

A spokesperson for the entertainment company added: "We are confident that the concert will once and for all silence international critics and put Malaysia back on track... in presenting A-list international pop concerts in this region."

In August 2007, Gwen Stefani was told to cover up for her Malaysian concert.

The flamboyant star wore 'sober' outfits but called it a "major sacrifice".

She put jackets over her tops and leotards underneath her skirts and dresses, to conform to the guidelines for the show.

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Lavinge wants to stay friends with estranged husband

Avril Lavigne has pledged to stay friends with her "amazing" estranged husband.

It was announced yesterday (17.09.09) that the Complicated singer had ended her three-year marriage to Sum 41 rocker Deryck Whibley, but despite moving out of their Californian home, Avril insists she will see the 29-year-old musician regularly.

The 24-year-old star wrote on her blog: "Deryck and I have been together for six-and-a-half years. We have been friends since I was 17, started dating when I was 19, and married when I was 21. I am grateful for our time together, and I am grateful and blessed for our remaining friendship.

"I admire Deryck and have a great amount of respect for him. He is the most amazing person I know, and I love him with all my heart. Deryck and I are separating and moving forward on a positive note."

Deryk was said to be "crushed" when Avril "walked out on him" but in a posting on his own blog, he claims their separation is amicable.

He wrote: "The past six-and-a-half years have been the most amazing years of my life. It's sad it has come to an end but Avril and I are still family and moving forward in the most positive way possible. Our decision to part ways is amicable and she holds a special place in my heart and forever will be a great and amazing friend."

Friends revealed yesterday the couple - who have been pictured together just once in recent weeks - had decided to part ways.

A source said: "She dumped him and told him she was leaving him. She wants to move on. Divorce papers will be filed any day now."

Rumours the couple's marriage was in trouble have been circulating for months, with Avril often seen partying with friends without her husband.

In June, Deryck went to the Los Angeles premiere of 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' alone, while Avril spent a week holidaying in St. Tropez with pals.

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Dananananaykroyd present Hugtober

HUGTOBER 09 - as it's been dubbed - takes in twelve venues around the UK and culminates in the band's hometown of Glasgow.

Combining their love of hugs and the spreading of good times via delicious rock music, with the month in which it takes place ("October" as it's known in English) HUGTOBER 09 promises Dananananaykroyd's most exciting live set yet; new songs, crowd favourites, more dancing, more hugging and maybe even some other exciting twists. There is also an emphasis on getting under-18s into the shows, so efforts have been made to make sure every date is as age-inclusive as possible.

Joining them on the road will be Dinosaur Pile Up, as well as selected dates with Super Adventure Club, Stage Blood (comprising members of Mogwai) and Calories.

To celebrate the tour, the band are asking fans to design a poster for HUGTOBER. It needs to include the name of the tour, the dates and be as creative and interesting as the entrant wants. The winning entrant will have the pleasure of seeing their poster used by the band before and during the tour, as well as a bag of delightful swag including a signed CD copy of the album 'Hey Everyone!', both 7" singles, a t-shirt and passes to all and every show the winner may want to attend on the HUGTOBER tour.

Entries can be sent to hugtober@googlemail.com and the deadline is 5th October. Dates are below, with ticket links.

OCTOBER
21 Newcastle Cluny (16+) - http://bit.ly/QXJ3I
22 Nottingham Bodega Social (14+) - http://bit.ly/QXJ3I
23 Norwich Arts Centre (14+) - (01603) 660352
24 Cardiff Swn Festival (18+) - http://bit.ly/12V4rB
25 Oxford Academy 2 (14+) - http://bit.ly/QXJ3I
27 London Scala (16+) - http://bit.ly/QXJ3I
28 Brighton Audio (16+) - http://bit.ly/QXJ3I
29 Manchester Academy 3 (all ages) - http://bit.ly/QXJ3I
30 Leeds Brudenell Social Club (14+) - http://bit.ly/1VxWFi

NOVEMBER
1 Glasgow Oran Mor (14+) - http://bit.ly/QXJ3I

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Jackson's brothers star in reality TV show

Michael Jackson's brothers are filming a new reality TV show.

'The Jackson Dynasty' will explore the public and private lives of Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon Jackson.

Tito confirmed to BBC6 Music: "It basically shows the insides of the Jackson brothers, what they are about, what they are about musically, their recording and their personal life as well as their public life, as you guys know it."

"We've had cameras follow us our whole entire lives, so that part of it is no problem. I have nothing in my life that I need to hide or whatever so I'm good with it. If anything, they're gonna see how many girlfriends I have."

The first episode - which was filmed in March, three months before their brother Michael died - will air later this year.

The remaining five episodes will be shot over the next three months, starting on September 21.

The programme was initially planned to be a one-off documentary, but was extended into a series after Michael died of acute Propofol intoxication in June.

It is not known whether footage of Michael will be included in the pilot episode, which focuses on the brothers as they prepared for a Jackson 5 reunion tour.

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Lily Allen speaks out against piracy

It seems that a fierce debate surrounding illegal and unauthorised file-sharing is in full swing within the music world. Lily Allen was one of the first stars to speak out on music piracy and she’s made it clear that in her opinion, music piracy is having a harmful effect on British music.

Other stars including James Blunt and Gary Barlow have now jumped in to support Lily’s views, they argue that illegal sharing is ruining the careers of current and new artists.

A number of musicians, including Ed O’Brien from Radiohead and Blur’s Dave Rowntree, have opposed these claims and believe that those who do file-share should not be punished.

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Mary Travers loses leukaemia battle

MARY TRAVERS has died at the age of 72.

The singer, one third of the hugely popular 1960s US folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away after a long battle with leukaemia.

A statement on the group's website said the singer succumbed "to the side effects of one of the chemotherapy treatments" she was undergoing.

Bandmate Peter Yarrow said she had handled her declining health "in the bravest, most generous way imaginable".

And he added that she sang with honesty and complete authenticity throughout her entire career.

He said: "I believe that, in the most profound of ways, Mary was incapable of lying, as a person, and as an artist - that took great courage, and Mary was always equal to the task."

Noel "Paul" Stookey, the trio's other member, praised her for inspiring activism, "especially in her defence of the defenceless."

He said: "I am deadened and heartsick beyond words to consider a life without Mary Travers and honoured beyond my wildest dreams to have shared her spirit and her career."

Peter, Paul and Mary had hits including If I Had a Hammer, Lemon Tree and Puff, The Magic Dragon.

Their biggest hit - and their only number one - was Leaving On A Jet Plane in December 1969.

They became known for their mixture of liberal politics with folk music that won them a loyal following of fans and also five Grammy Awards.

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The Rakes join Young Knives on Transgressive night

Long-time Transgressive friends The Rakes have just been added as a last-minute 'special guest' to Transgressive Records' bulging Fifth anniversary line-up.

They will take to the stage just before Young Knives this Thursday (24th Sept) at Heaven, at approximately 8pm.

Tim Dellow of Transgressive released The Rakes' first ever single '22 Grand Job' in the spring of 2004, prior to starting Transgressive with co-founder Toby L in September of the same year.

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Mika owns Michael Jackson's shoes

MIKA is now the proud owner of Michael Jackson's shoe collection which was given to him as a gift from a top fashion designer.

The singer was given the King of Pop's footwear by Christian Louboutin as a way of saying thank you for helping him avoid a fight with actor Robert De Niro.

The shoes were going to be worn by Jackson onstage during his This Is It comeback shows at London's O2 Arena this year.

Jackson hired Louboutin to fashion his shoes for the concerts, but after his sudden death in June, Mika's was given the collection.

And he believes the generous gift is because he saved him from a boozy brawl with the Hollywood star.

He said: "Christian is a great friend of mine, but I had to stop him from being sorted out by Robert De Niro once.

"We went back to a house party after the Oscars and Christian was so drunk he stepped on Robert's girlfriend's dress and ripped it right the way up the back. Robert and these security guys were furious - I could see them glaring at Christian. So I grabbed Christian and said 'Yes, he's an a**hole', and threw him into a cab before they beat him up. It was insane."

he added: "Christian Louboutin designed all Michael Jackson's shoes that he was supposed to be wearing for the O2 concerts. So when he died, Christian asked if I wanted them for my tour.

"They are amazing. One is a black soft leather lace-up which goes up the ankle to support Michael while he was dancing. Then there is the pair which must have been made for him to moonwalk in. They are gold with a metal toe and the soles are really smooth and slippy to make it easy to moonwalk in. I think they are the only pair I might not wear.

"It's a little freaky to think he'd have worn those to do the moonwalk in. Then again, who knows, it might give me some magic power to help me dance rather than just jumping around the stage like an idiot."



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Jonas Brother given piano for his birthday

Nick Jonas was given a piano for his 17th birthday.

The Jonas Brothers singer was delighted to be gifted the musical instrument as it brought back memories of writing one of the group’s songs.

Talking about the piano ' which was originally located at the Ontario hotel where the band filmed their movie 'Camp Rock’ - said: "It's actually the piano I wrote 'A Little Bit Longer' on. It's definitely got a special meaning for me. I originally wanted to get a plaque just to put on the piano when I got there saying that I wrote the song on, but the family just decided to get it for me.

"I think I'm going to put it in our office where our management team works. It's a nice piece of memorabilia with lots of meaning."

Nick, who turned 17 yesterday (16.09.09), admits he finds special occasions overwhelming because he doesn’t like being the centre of attention.

He added to People magazine: "I tend to keep things low-key for my birthdays in general. It's so much attention that it can be a bit much. But it's nice when people do things to celebrate."

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Editors to play legendary London club

This Wednesday (16th September) Editors will play a full set of tracks from their new album and previous two albums at legendary London venue Fabric. The gig will be filmed for an Editors TV special and this will be probably be the last chance to see Editors up close in an intimate setting for a long while.

'In This Light And On This Evening' will be released on October 12 and will be released on CD, limited edition vinyl and download. A special limited edition of the CD release will feature a second disc with entitled 'Cuttings 2' featuring exclusive tracks from the album sessions that the band wanted fans to hear.

'Papillon' will be released on October 11 as a download with a series of exclusive remixes available to buy with the lead track as a download bundle.

UK Tour 2009:

October
07 - St. George's Market, Belfast
08 - Olympia, Dublin (SOLD OUT)
09 - Dolans, Limerick (SOLD OUT)
12 - Picture House, Edinburgh
13 - Barrowland, Glasgow
14 - Academy, Newcastle (SOLD OUT)
16 - Academy, Manchester (SOLD OUT)
17 - Academy, Leeds (SOLD OUT)
18 - UEA, Norwich (SOLD OUT)
19 - Colston Hall, Bristol (SOLD OUT)
21 - Hammersmith Apollo, London
22 - Academy, Sheffield
23 - Rock City, Nottingham (SOLD OUT)
25 - Civic, Wolverhampton
26 - Guildhall, Southampton (SOLD OUT)

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Yusuf Islam announces first tour in over 30 years

�After quite an extraordinary break of 33 years, Yusuf, the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, strolls back on the stage. It�s been a long wait, and fans are about to see why.� As one would expect from such an innovative and unpredictable artist it�s not a tour in the usual sense.

�The legendary singer/songwriter is expected to offer audiences a taste of his timeless hits, like Wild World, Father & Son and First Cut Is The Deepest, as well as music from his highly acclaimed new albums, An Other Cup and Roadsinger. Expanding the music concert with his return to the acoustic guitar, Yusuf will present a preview of the latest step on his lifelong voyage. Incorporating an exciting mix of concert and musical storytelling, Yusuf's unique performance will also showcase an exclusive debut of the new musical, Moonshadow.

�"My songs always told a story, so it's natural for me to extend that into a stage musical form." Yusuf said. "It's taken a long time to arrive, but it's always been a dream of mine to write a musical. Growing up in the West End of London, surrounded by theatres and shows, obviously left a strong impression on me. I originally wanted to be a composer, not a pop star." Strange how it's taken almost a lifetime, but it had to - the story is somewhat a metaphorical mirror of my own journey, so I suppose it had to wait to reach where I am today."

�Yusuf has sold over 60 million albums since his first hit I Love My Dog while he was still a teenager. Struck down with tuberculosis at the height of his pop success in 1968, he re-emerged in 1970 with a new, more reflective style on the album Mona Bone Jakon and followed with �Tea For The Tillerman� (1970) and �Teaser And The Firecat� (1971), albums that defined the singer-songwriter genre and inspired a generation.

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�Tour dates:

November 15 � Dublin The O2
November 23 � Birmingham NIA
December 5 � Liverpool Echo Arena
December 8 � London Royal Albert Hall

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Franz Ferdinand team up with Ben Sherman and Nordoff Robbins

Ben Sherman have teamed up with some of the most iconic bands and artists across the globe, on behalf of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy. Bands from Razorlight, Klaxons, Kings of Leon to Franz Ferdinand have all donated signed plectrums to Ben Sherman for an online auction for the charity, which shall have different auction lots over a 3 week period.

The plectrums will be presented in a beautifully designed frame, complete with band/artist imagery and a hand written authenticated statement detailing when and where the plectrums were used.

These sought after plectrums are set to become real collector’s items and will be auctioned on Ebay from the 11th October over a three week period. The campaign will be promoted in 30 Ben Sherman stores across the globe including flagship stores in UK, Germany, USA, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The inspiration to create the 'VIP’ auction came from the Ben Sherman plectrum logo. 'We wanted to use our heritage in music and our gravitas as a brand to work with artists we admire and give something back. The Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy was a natural fit for us - the work that they do is inspiring' says Mark Maidment, Ben Sherman Creative Director.

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This week at the Electricity Showrooms in Shoreditch, a hub of musical talent gathered for the PlayStation 3 SingStar Motown launch.

Mercury music prize winner Speech Debelle, Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie, The Stone Roses’ Mani, The Saturday’s Vanessa and Remi Nicole were all in attendance enjoying the music.

Speech Debelle even took to the SingStar Motown microphone. Despite rocketing from obscurity to tabloid fame in the space of a week she still seemed extremely shy and humble as a person. She kept very much to herself inside the party and avoided mixing with the trendy set of East London, preferring to sip a soft drink in the corner with a couple of her friends.

She was tentative about approaching the mic at first, however, when she started singing she relaxed, was confident and got all the guests onto the dance floor whilst thanking Marvin Gaye for being her inspiration and refusing to sing anything else but his tracks (although she did put a hip hop twist on the classics, of course!).

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The Dub Pistols to headline ICMP Graduation

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance is very excited to announce famed big beat band, The Dub Pistols, as the headline act for ICMP Graduation 2009 to be held at Matter in London’s O2 on November 1st.

Following the afternoon’s graduation ceremony, Matter will open up its doors to students and guests for this special gig. Located within the world’s leading live music venue, the O2, Matter serves as the perfect setting for the event, boasting one of the best sound systems in the world within a breathtaking purpose-built environment. Graduating ICMP student bands and The New Devices will be taking the stage before headline act, The Dub Pistols.

The Dub Pistols have spent the best part of a decade at the forefront of the Beats culture, adding an element of rock n’ roll to the UK’s dance scene. Known for their live draw, the band’s incredible ability to mix genres has led to remix work for some of the world’s biggest artists, including Moby, Crystal Method, Limp Bizkit and Korn, as well as working with hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes.

ICMP will also be giving music lovers the opportunity to join them for this exciting event. All details on how to get your free tickets are available on www.icmp.co.uk.

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Duran Duran to cover Midnight Oil

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'.

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.

Officials at Geneva-based Global Humanitarian Forum are organising the launch of the song, and forum director Walter Fust said: "If we do not stop the (greenhouse gas) emissions today, global warming will be still be with us in 40 to 50 years."

The track can be downloaded for free when it is released and the collaboration hope it will help put pressure on world leaders to reach an agreement on tackling climate change at a UN conference in Copenhagen, Denmark in December.



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Groove Armada free download

Download Groove Armada's new track 'Warsaw' for free.

Tom and Andy have just finished their amazing new album, Black Light, and to celebrate its completion the fellas decided to give away killer track, Warsaw, which features Nick Littlemore from PNAU/Empire of the Sun on vocals.

To download Warsaw for free, simply head to groovearmada.com, available until the 19th of September only. The track has been receiving plays on Pete Tong and Zane Lowe's Radio 1 shows, George Lamb's show on 6Music and many more...

Tickets for Groove Armada's UK tour dates in October are selling out fast. The band will be taking their new Black Light live show on the road for six dates in October as follows. Get them while you still can!

9th October - Motion Skate Park, Bristol click for tickets
10th October - Victoria Works Warehouse, Leeds click for tickets
11th October - Corn Exchange, Edinburgh click for tickets
15th October - The Coronet, London click for tickets
17th October - The Custard Factory, Birmingham click for tickets
18th October - Warehouse Project, Manchester click for tickets

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Andre accused by Price of canoodling girl in front of son

Katie Price claims Peter Andre has been kissing a mystery woman in front of their son.

The glamour model has accused her soon-to-be ex-husband of having a new girlfriend who he has been getting affectionate with in the presence of their four-year-old son Junior.

She said on British TV show 'Live From Studio Five’: 'Sunday night (13.09.09) he dropped the kids off with a girl in his car. Junior doesn’t know the name of her, doesn’t know who she is, and they kissed on the lips, so it must be his girlfriend.'

Katie – who also has a two-year-old daughter, Princess Tiaamii, with Peter, and seven-year-old son Harvey, from a previous relationship – also revealed she sick of 'begging' Peter to meet up with her.

She added: 'I did cry within the marriage, but you know, like I say if he doesn’t want to know I’m not going to beg. I have tried to meet him, I have tried to talk to him and he doesn’t want to know so what am going to do?

'Like I say, what happened between me and Pete, happened between me and Pete, he dumped me, didn’t want to know, OK I’ll move on. It’s for the most stupidest reasons ever and I hope when it goes to court and the reasons come out, people will see what Pete is saying. It’s his loss at the end of the day.'

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Doves and Dizzee Rascal first acts confirmed for BBC Electric Proms

American soul legend Smokey Robinson and homegrown stars Doves and Dizzee Rascal are the first names confirmed to play at this year’s BBC Electric Proms, which takes place at The Roundhouse in London from 20th – 24th October. All three shows will be broadcast completely live on BBC radio with highlights broadcast on BBC Two.

The festival – dedicated to creating new moments in music – is back for 2009 with an unique line up of international and UK artists presenting one off collaborations and performances. Tickets will go on sale at 8am on Wednesday 16th September.

Smokey Robinson will be joined on the main Roundhouse stage by the BBC Concert Orchestra on Saturday 24th October where he will perform classic soul and motown tracks from his legendary career plus new material from his forthcoming album. The BBC has specially commissioned orchestral arrangements for this unique performance, which sees one of the most influential Motown artists playing in the UK during the label’s 50th anniversary. The show will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2.

Doves will be working with choral arranger Avshalom Caspi to interpret their tracks for a brand new performance with the 40 strong London Bulgarian Choir on Thursday 22nd October, reworking their music especially for the BBC Electric Proms audience. This unique collaboration will be broadcast live across BBC 6Music.

Since his Mercury Music prize win, Dizzee Rascal has become a major UK star producing several dancefloor hits. He will be performing on Wednesday 21st October, playing the classics, as well as tracks from his brand new album Tongue 'N' Cheek - including the two Number 1 smashes, 'Dance Wiv Me' and 'Bonkers'. Backed by live band the Young Punx and a 16 piece string section from the Heritage Orchestra, this will be the first time Dizzee will have ever performed a full length live show with a band and orchestra. The show will be broadcast live on 1Xtra.

More acts will be announced in coming weeks. All performances will be available online. All headline shows will be filmed in High Definition, broadcast on BBC Two and simulcast on the HD Channel.

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Cowell interested in England's World Cup song

SIMON COWELL has asked the Football Association if he can produce England's anthem for the World Cup.

The X Factor judge reportedly told FA bosses that he would like one of his acts to perform the song for next year's competition.

An FA source told the News of the World: "There's great optimism for the England team after the stunning way in which they qualified for the World Cup. The plan is for the official song to be an absolute show-stopper that will help carry the boys all the way to the final.

"Clearly, Simon Cowell's involvement would pretty much guarantee chart success. He's expressed a real interest in getting one of his biggest acts on board and it is being considered very seriously."

The insider added that Leona Lewis and JLS were the favourites to sing the song and even Susan Boyle has been considered a possibility, even though she is Scottish.

The source added: "The FA wants the soundtrack to South Africa 2010 to get the whole country singing. They're planning for success in the charts and the tournament."


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Moss wants to sing at Cowell's 50th

Kate Moss wants to sing at Simon Cowell’s birthday party.

The British supermodel – who has been friends with Simon for several years – plans to serenade the music mogul with a surprise performance at his star-studded 50th birthday bash on October 7.

However, the 35-year-old catwalk beauty is unsure about what to sing.

A source told Britain’s Daily Star newspaper: 'It’s a toss up between a sexy Marilyn Monroe-style 'Happy Birthday’, or her speciality Lily Allen’s 'Not Fair’, which she has been practising with her friend Lily.'

Simon has invited 400 celebrity friends to help him celebrate reaching the landmark age at the black tie bash at Hertfordshire's Wrotham Park.

Guests expected to attend include music legend Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish, Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey, actress Denise Richards, Australian pop star Kylie Minogue, the judges from his talent shows and most of his recording artists.

Kate will have to ensure her singing is pitch-perfect on the night as she will be performing alongside some of the world’s biggest acts, including Leona Lewis.

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McCartney was blessed to know Lennon

SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY has said he rarely remembers his disagreements with John Lennon because he is blessed just to have known him.

The Beatles stars had a tumultuous relationship during the group's later years and their constant arguing has often been blamed for the band's split in 1970.

They reconciled later that decade but then Lennon was shot dead in New York in 1980 - and McCartney said he never thinks about the bad times between them.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, he said: "What I do is I look for the positive side... I'm the only guy who sat down with John and wrote all those songs. It's me. (I've) got to pinch myself, I can't believe it. I just feel blessed to have known him and to have experienced his presence so intimately."


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Europe confirm nationwide 9-date tour

Sweden's biggest hard rock band "Europe" has just confirmed a nationwide 9-date tour of the UK in February 2010. Tickets go on sale Friday 18th September at 9am. All tickets are £17, with the exception of London (£18). Very special guest on all UK dates is Diamond Head.

Ticket hotline number for all shows excluding Manchester is 0844 477 2000. Manchester box office number is 0161 832 1111. Tickets can be booked online from www.ticketweb.co.uk. Manchester Academy 2 show can be booked via www.ticketline.co.uk and www.manchestercademy.net.

Dates include - Leeds O2 Academy (Feb 18), Birmingham O2 Academy (Feb 19), London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire (Feb 20), Oxford O2 Academy (Feb 22), Bournemouth O2 Academy (Feb 23), Bristol O2 Academy (Feb 24), Manchester Academy (Feb 26), Newcastle O2 Academy (Feb 27), Glasgow O2 ABC (Feb 28).

The tour follows the 14th September release of Europe's critically acclaimed new studio album "Last Look At Eden" which features the singles "New Love In Town" and the title track. Best known for their 1986 smash anthem "The Final Countdown," the Swedish rockers have returned with a heavier bluesy, hip-shaking metal sound, and recently headlined the UK's Bloodstock Festival to rave reviews.

Metal Hammer recently praised Europe for their outstanding Bloodstock performance - "Europe's note perfect, slickly choreographed show, pulls together all ages and tastes for a feel-good finale that smells like total victory."

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V V Brown joins comic book artists to Unmask Corruption

A selection of the world’s most compelling graphic novelists and comic artists are to collaborate with experimental youth initiative Ctrl.Alt.Shift, to create a limited edition comic book Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption which aims to highlight corruption as both the cause of poverty and a barrier to overcoming it.

Comprising original work from leading comic artists, satirists and creative figures from around the world including USA, South Africa, India, Sweden, Serbia and the UK, Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption will engage and challenge the issues of social injustice in a bid to politicise a new generation of activists through the medium of popular comic culture.

V V Brown, Dan Goldman, Aleksandar Zograf, Bryan Talbot, Pat Mills, Asia Alfasi and Dylan Horrocks are a few of the high profile individuals who will create original bespoke comic strips inspired by stories of corruption. The finished comic will be 96 pages long and made up of more than 20 unique illustrated tales. Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption will be available to buy for £4.99 at www.ctrlaltshift.co.uk and all good comic retailers from November. Profits from the Comic book will go to Ctrl.Alt.Shift.

Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption will launch this November as part of the annual COMICA festival. An exhibition of the same name will be held at the Lazarides Gallery, Soho, from 6 – 30tH November. The exhibition will take a retrospective look at how comics have been employed throughout history to debate and highlight political issues and will include content from previously unseen archives as well as highlights from the Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption Comic.

Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption – The Exhibition will also feature a collaborative piece of work by acclaimed musician and writer Dev Hynes aka Lightspeed Champion and the winner of the Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption Competition. Judges include the Oscar nominated graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi, Lightspeed Champion, COMICA founder Paul Gravett and Ctrl.Alt.Shift, entrants are being asked to submit examples of their graphic work by 25th September (full details below). Shortlisted entrants will be given Lightspeed Champion's comic script as inspiration and asked to create a visual adaptation of the story to be included in the exhibition and the comic book. For further information regarding the competition please visit: www.ctrlaltshift.co.uk/unmaskscorruption.

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Streisand set for Jonathan Ross special

BARBRA STREISAND is to be interviewed by Jonathan Ross for a special episode of his chat show.

The legendary singer and actress will have the entire BBC show - dubbed Friday Night With Streisand and Ross - devoted to her.

And as well as an in-depth interview, she will also perform some of her classic hits and material from her new album, Love Is The Answer.

The programme will be broadcast on 2 October, four days after Streisand's new studio album, is released in the UK.

The album, a collection of jazz standards, is called Love Is The Answer and features Streisand performing tracks including Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning.

A spokeswoman for Streisand said the BBC One show would be the star's first studio interview in the UK since she spoke with Des O'Connor in the 1980s.

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Speech Debelle wins Mercury Prize

SPEECH DEBELLE has been named the surprise winner of this year's Barclaycard Mercury Prize.

The 26-year-old hip hop star from south London looked shocked as she won the prestigious music accolade for her debut album, Speech Therapy.

She beat off fierce competition from Friendly Fires and Florence and the Machine, both major contenders from the 12-strong shortlist, to win the prize.

Thanking scores of people, including her grandmother who was there with her, she received her award and £20,000 prize money from host Jools Holland.

Speaking afterwards, she said: "I feel so good, it feels better than I imagined. I'm from south London and I don't really get emotional, but I am emotional.

"Seeing Miss Dynamite win the award made it a reality for me. I felt like I could always get this award.

"When I walked into my label and said I wanted to make a hip-hop version of Tracy Chapman, they should have run in the other direction.

"This proved that if you believe in something and you think you can do it, then you can achieve it."

Speech Therapy, which features a contribution from label-mate Roots Manuva, was released last month but has yet to make an appearance in the UK album chart.

Nominees for the 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize:

Speech Debelle - 'Speech Therapy' (Winner)
Florence and the Machine - 'Lungs'
Kasabian - 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum'
Bat for Lashes - 'Two Suns'
Glasvegas - 'Glasvegas'
La Roux - 'La Roux'
The Horrors - 'Primary Colours'
Lisa Hannigan - 'Sea Sew'
Friendly Fires - 'Friendly Fires'
Led Bib - 'Sensible Shoes'
The Invisible - 'The Invisible'
Sweet Billy Pilgrim - 'Twice Born Men'

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Flashguns get back on the road

Flashguns are back on the road again, and in London this Friday to play Fistful Of Fandango with Pete + The Pirates at 229 Club.

They play Artrocker’s New Blood show in Manchester the following evening, and have just confirmed that they will tour the UK at the end of this month with Bombay Bicycle Club, finishing at London’s Heaven Club on 8th October.

Following on from Flashguns’ debut EP 'Matching Hearts, Similar Parts’, released in July (produced by Luke Smith – Depeche Mode, Foals), and their earlier single 'Locarno’, which was the result of the last ever recording session in Stephen Street’s Olympic studios (The Smiths/Blur), the band are now focusing their efforts on writing and recording for their debut.

Flashguns have been non-stop this year, touring with Jamie T, The Answering Machine, Casiokids, and appearances at Latitude, Underage Festival, and The Great Escape amongst others.

A full list of their upcoming live shows is below:

SEPTEMBER
11 - Fistful Of Fandango - 229, London
12 - Artrocker/Converse Music New Blood Tour – Night & Day, Manchester
24 - Concorde 2, Brighton w/ Bombay Bicycle Club
25 - Cockpit, Leeds w/ Bombay Bicycle Club
27 - King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow w/ Bombay Bicycle Club
28 - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham w/ Bombay Bicycle Club
29 - O2 Academy 3, Birmingham w/ Bombay Bicycle Club
30 - Leadmill, Sheffield w/ Bombay Bicycle Club

OCTOBER
01 - Club Academy, Manchester w/ Bombay Bicycle Club
03 - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff w/ Bombay Bicycle Club
04 - O2 Academy 2, Bristol w/ Bombay Bicycle Club
05 - Waterfront, Norwich w/ Bombay Bicycle Club
06 - O2 Academy 2, Oxford w/ Bombay Bicycle Club
08 - Heaven, London w/ Bombay Bicycle Club
22 - The Perfect 5th, Taunton
23 - Farmhouse, Canterbury
24 - Tap n Tin, Chatham
29 - The Royal, Derby
30 - Independent, Sunderland

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Rolo Tomassi announce two final gigs in 2009

ROLO TOMASSI announce 2 very special, final headline shows for 2009 – 'END HYSTERICS’

ROLO TOMASSI - These special shows are the last time the band will play London and Leeds until 2010 as part of two exclusive North / South UK shows before they go to the United States to record their second album.
The band have chosen the support bands that made a huge contribution to their last few tours and have pulled a few favours with some very special guests that will be leaked out in the coming weeks.
There will be exclusive merchandise at the event including a record and t-shirt that will not be available anywhere else.

Saturday 3rd October
SEXBEAT presents End Hysterics, in association with Holy Roar and Fear & Records.

The Rest Is Noise , 442 Brixton Road, London

Playing live:

ROLO TOMASSI
SECRET SUPPORT
Pulled Apart By Horses
Decimals
Throats

With special guest DJs including Blood Red Shoes, Goldsmiths WI and more

Saturday 8th October
Iron Wagon presents End Hysterics, in association with Sexbeat, Holy Roar and Fear & Records

The Brudenell Social Club, The Club House, 33 Queens Road, Leeds

Playing Live:

ROLO TOMASSI
SECRET SUPPORT
Special Guests
Holy State

With special guest DJs including Grammatics



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Bowie has spider named after him

DAVID BOWIE has had a newly discovered species of spider named after him.

The endangered species, a large, hairy, yellow arachnid, was discovered in Malaysia by German Peter Jäger who has already found more than 200 new species of spider in the past decade.

Jäger gave the spider the name Heteropoda Davidbowie in the hope that it would draw much-needed attention to the decreasing global spider population.

He said: "Along with the species, we are also quickly losing genetic resources that have evolved over more than 300 million years."

Bowie released the timeless concept record The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars back in in 1972.

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Mayer among stars at DJ AM's funeral

Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan and John Mayer were among mourners at a memorial service for DJ AM yesterday (03.09.09).

The stars - along with Lindsay's girlfriend Samantha Ronson, socialite Nicky Hilton and actor Eric Dane - gathered with family and fans at the Hollywood Palladium to pay their respects to the musician, real name Adam Goldstein, following his death last week.

An onlooker said: "The crowd was very hip and eclectic, there were people dressed in smart black suits and people dressed in jeans and T-shirts. It was packed though, you could tell how well loved he was. It was a very sombre and sad crowd."

During the two-and-a-half hour long service - which was structured like an Alcoholics Anonymous 12 steps meeting - his girlfriend, model Haley Wood addressed the 3,500 mourners.

She said: "He was my soulmate and now he is my soul. He is my amazing grace."

The memorial venue opened up three entrances, one for family and VIPs and one for friends and one for fans.

The service followed a private burial for 36-year-old Adam - who was found dead in his New York apartment last Friday (28.08.09) - at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary on Wednesday (02.09.09).

Although the cause of DJ AM's death remains unclear, it has been reported he was found with undigested painkillers in his stomach and mouth.

A crack pipe and some of the illegal drug were also discovered near his body, with his representative admitting he was due to go to rehab to battle his addiction.

The musician died with a $1 million estate and no will.

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Cheryl Cole wants to buy her football team

Cheryl Cole is desperate to buy her beloved soccer team.

The Girls Aloud beauty - who hails from Newcastle, in the north east of England - is keen to put some of her fortune into struggling Newcastle United Football Club and would consider becoming part of a consortium to save the team.

Radio host Craig Beck asked Cheryl, who is married to Chelsea soccer star Ashley Cole: "You must have got a bit of cash. You don't fancy buying Newcastle and putting Ashley at left back?"

The sexy singer - who has a fortune of over £10 million, while Ashley earns £3.5 million-a-year - replied: "If I had that kind of cash, I would."

The club's current owner Mike Ashley put Newcastle United up for sale in May for £100 million but he is yet to receive an offer which meets his demands.

Fans think Cheryl would make a great owner, with one supporter saying: "I don't think she'd be any worse than the bunch we've got now."

Earlier this year, Newcastle were relegated from the Barclays Premiership - England's top soccer league - and there are fears they could go into freefall if the right owner is not brought in.



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Calvin Harris added to Liverpool Music Week

We are pleased to announce No.1 chart topper Calvin Harris for this years Liverpool Music Week.

Calvin's 80s infused dance tunes have captured the attention of dance heads across the UK over the last few years with tracks ranging from 'Girls’ and 'Acceptable In The 80’s’ both of which landed themselves in the Top 10 and he has been the highlight of many festival line ups in 2009.

Calvin Harris is the latest act added to this years ever growing all star line up, other acts include Kasabian, The Specials, The Enemy, Reverend & The Makers & Seasick Steve.

We will also be announcing the free festival shows in the up and coming weeks that take place across dozens of Liverpool’s city-centre venues and are the heart beat of the festival.

More acts announced for Liverpool Music Week in the coming weeks.

DATES ANNOUNCED SO FAR:

Calvin Harris @ O2 Academy
Tuesday10th November
Tickets on Sale from www.ticketline.co.uk from 9am 10th September / Tel: 0844 888 4401
Price: £14 + BF
Notes: Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult

The Specials @ Olympia Theatre
Thursday 29th October
Tickets on sale now / £32.50+BF / www.ticketline.co.uk / Tel: 0844 888 4401 / www.ticketmaster.co.uk Tel: 0844 847 1788
Notes: Under 14’s to be accompanied by an adult / 7pm – 11pm

Kasabian @ Echo Arena
Monday 16th November
Tickets on sale Now / £25+BF / www.livenation.co.uk / Tel: 0844 800 0400
Notes: Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult

The Enemy @ Liverpool University
Sunday 8th November
Tickets on sale now / £18+BF / www.seetickets.com / Tel: 0871 22 00 260
Notes: Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult / Doors 7:30pm

Reverend And The Makers @ Nation 'Courtyard’
Saturday 7th November
Tickets on sale Now / £12+BF / www.seetickets.com / Tel: 0871 22 00 260
Notes: Over 18’s Only / 8pm – midnight

Seasick Steve @ Liverpool Olympia Theatre
Saturday 7th November 2009
Tickets on sale from Wednesday 9th September / Tel: 0844 847 1727 / www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Price: £17.50+BF

The Gallows @ Academy 2
Saturday 28th November
Tickets on sale now £12+BF / www.ticketweb.co.uk / Tel: 08444 77 2000
Notes: Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult / 7pm – 11pm

FREE SHOWS ANNOUNCED
Twisted Wheel @ The Masque
Friday 6th November
Free Entry

The Bays @ The Masque
Friday 13th November
Free Entry

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Pussycat in celebrity dance-off

Kimberly Wyatt challenged a group of celebrities to a dance-off.

The Pussycat Dolls beauty was partying at London's Studio Valbonne nightclub in the early hours of yesterday morning (03.09.09) when she slid onto the floor and did the splits. Kimberly then dared former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams and ex-Blue member Duncan James to copy her moves.

A source explained: "Everyone was knocking back the drinks and they had a splits competition."

However, it was the 31-year-old former boy band singer who wowed the crowds with his supple limbs as he lifted his leg up over his head.

The source added to Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "He got a bunch of wolf whistles and a lot of attention."

Earlier in the evening, Kimberly and Michelle discussed their career plans as they were given a glamorous makeover by UK fashion stylists Carly and Dahlia.

The source said: "The pair were so excited talking about their futures."

Meanwhile, Kimberly - who was due to fly back to the US yesterday - revealed she is so smitten with the UK, she is planning to buy a holiday home there.

She said: "I do really love London. I'm seriously considering buying a small apartment somewhere that I can stay in when I'm in town."

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Simpson worried about son's romantic future

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is worried about her 10-month-old son dating.

The singer-and-actress - who has Bronx Mowgli with her Fall Out Boy rocker husband Pete Wentz - is already concerned about what type of women the toddler may bring home.

She explained to US TV series 'The Rachael Ray Show': "Pete is definitely overprotective, I know that. And I'm definitely going to be laying the boundaries down.

"But it's different for a girl than with a guy, so I think we'll have to grow together and be able to lay the boundaries. But with Bronx, there will be a curfew and all that. I don't want him to grow up in the middle of Hollywood."

Meanwhile, the 24-year-old beauty - who started her showbiz career as her sister Jessica Simpson's backing dancer - said she worked hard to stay in shape and keep her limbs supple during her pregnancy.

She explained: "I could do the splits when I was nine months pregnant. I could put my leg over my head still. I used to be a ballerina."

Ashlee has recently returned to work following Bronx's birth, and is starring in the new series of the US TV show 'Melrose Place'.

But the starlet, who plays saucy Violet Foster in the programme, insists 30-year-old Pete is unaffected by her racy storylines.

She explained: "He's not a jealous person, and it's work. It is what it is. And believe me, there's some jaw droppers for Violet! But I'd rather be kissing my husband."

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Guinness World Record broken at Leeds Festival

v, the National Young Volunteers Service, and hundreds of music fans set a new Guinness World Record this weekend at the Leeds Festival.

430 people lined up to create the longest massage chain. The previous record stood at 260 people.

v staged the world record attempt to illustrate how simple and easy it is to do others a favour – including giving a person a backrub.

The World Record event is part of v’s Outdoor Favours campaign to show teens and young adults how fun and easy it is to do a favour for someone, no matter how big or small. The campaign has been touring the UK’s hottest festivals to help inspire the nation’s 16-25 year olds to spend some time volunteering.

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Culkin fathered Jackson child

Macaulay Culkin is the father of Michael Jackson's youngest son.

The 'Home Alone' star - who became friends with Michael in 1990, when he was just 10 years old - reportedly donated sperm to create Prince Michael II, known as Blanket.

The sperm was then inserted into an unknown surrogate mother, and Blanket was born in 2002, when Macaulay was 22 years old.

An insider told Britain's Sun newspaper: "It is well known Jackson and Macaulay shared a unique bond.

"Now rumours are spreading like wildfire that Macaulay, who Jackson nicknamed Mack, is actually Blanket's biological dad."

Michael and Macaulay were close friends for years. The child star frequently visited the singer's Neverland ranch - where he raised eyebrows by sleeping in Michael's bed - and took the witness stand to defend him during his 2005 trial for child molestation.

Michael is said to have idolised Macaulay, and thought using his sperm to create a child would be the "next best thing" to being Macaulay's father.

The source added: "This isn't just chitter-chatter, even Culkin suspects he's Blanket's father. So many names have been mentioned as prospective dads, and this is probably the wackiest yet.

"But Jackson and Culkin were best friends. He was one of the few people Jackson really trusted and Mack never let him down. Really, Jackson idolised him - that's why he asked Mack to donate sperm.

"Deep down, I think he always wished Mack was his son. Creating Blanket was the next best thing."

Friends claim Michael - who died in June - was not the biological father of his other children Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris, 11.

'Oliver' star Mark Lester and Dr Arnold Klein have both claimed they are the father of the children after donating sperm to Michael in the 1990s.

Macaulay has not commented on the paternity rumours.

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RedTrack dates and new single

Essex band RedTrack play the following London dates.

Sep 1st - Club Metropolis @ Flowerpot, 147 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PB. T : 02074856040.
Free gig. Doors 7pm

Sep 19th - Bangers + Mash Club, 93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL. T: 02077706006.
Doors 7pm / £7 / £5 in advance.

RedTrack’s Double-A sided 'Pole Dancer/Addicted to Lust’, the third release from the Southend band, co-arranged and featuring on backing vocals The Buzzcocks legend Pete Shelley, is out now.
Dave M. Allen (Cure producer) and Mark Ralph (Filthy Dukes) produced and engineered the single.
'I get asked to be involved with lots of bands – the reason I chose Red Track is because they write such great songs and the band are something very special live'
- Pete Shelley (Buzzcocks)

The video for the single is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OYoGplEsLc.

The band have just finished recording their highly anticipated debut album, which will be released later this year.




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Roisin Murphy to headline music and fashion event

MOLOKO star Roisin Murphy is set to headline the Burlectric night at London's SeOne Club next Saturday night (05/09/09).

The boys from Razorlight will also be there, taking their turn alongside Indie, Hybrid, and the engineer of Electronica, David E. Sugar, to grace the DJ decks alongside Rae, Goldierocks, Feelin’ Electro and Johan Ten Houten.

Clubgoers can expect new music from handpicked, cutting-edge bands & DJ’s, fashion from the scene’s emerging designers, and a very healthy serving of 'Burlectric’ (burlesque & electric). There will also be innovative live performance art and breathtaking interactive audio visuals.

Hosted by events organiser Butterfly Nights, 'Burlectric’ is a party like-no-other, a truly one-of-a-kind super-event and THE highlight of September’s calendar of clubbing in the capital. SeOne, London’s newest party postcode, is to be transformed into a haven of glamour and glitter, groove and gusto, debauchery and delight, for one night only this September.

Butterfly Knights has also created an interactive 'PlaySpace’ equipped with touch-sensitive ibars, ifloors, and itouch screens. Combine this with the awe-inspiring collection of magicians, acrobats, dancers and 'Social Butterflies’ that will infiltrate the club, and you will see how much of a punch this party is going to pack. 



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Lohan blames burglary on old friend

Lindsay Lohan claims an "old friend" is responsible for the burglary at her home.

The 'Mean Girls' actress, who is devastated by last weekend's break-in at her Los Angeles home, made the accusation on her Twitter blog.

Responding to a friend who said she was lucky her computer was not taken, Lindsay wrote: "that's how i know it was not a ROBBERY. electronics weren't taken... just things that a certain old friend knew meant a lot to me (sic)."

It was originally claimed the 23-year-old star returned home to find her safe ripped from the wall and various shoes, bags and jewellery missing.

It has since been reported the safe contained incriminating videos and photographs that could cause embarrassment if they are made public.

Lindsay's father Michael and mother Dina have both publicly spoken out following the break in, with Lindsay admitting she is too nervous to return home.

She wrote on Twitter: "i'm sorry i haven't been on in a bit... my life has been kind of in shambles considering my house was broken into and i feel really violated

"it really makes me sad, and well, obviously-scared (sic)."

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Jackson's sperm flown to London

Michael Jackson's sperm is being flown to England.

The singer's family is planning to spend £900 moving the sample to a secure London clinic to protect it from "unscrupulous" people who might use it to create a new heir to his fortune.

Michael – who died in June - deposited the genetic material in a Los Angeles sperm bank last year.

He was hoping it could be used to conceive his fourth child, but his family now fears "rogue elements" could use it to get their hands on Michael's billion dollar estate.

A source told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: 'It might sound crazy but when it comes to Michael anything is possible. With everything that’s at stake the last thing the Jackson family need is someone using his sperm to give birth to a child and produce another potential heir to Michael’s estate.

'The family know Michael authorised a number of people to access this sperm sample. The problem is they don’t know who has access and given that a number of doctors have been implicated in his death then something sinister could easily happen.'

The Jackson family has reportedly chosen to store the sperm in the British clinic because it has "extremely strict" security.

A clinic source said: 'The samples are kept behind unbreakable barriers and we have several layers of security operating around the sperm bank 24 hours a day.'

Once there, the sample will be cryogenically frozen and stored under an anonymous identity number.

Michael had three children Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11 and seven-year-old Prince Michael II - also known as 'Blanket’.

His former wife Debbie Rowe is the mother of his eldest children, while Blanket's mother is unknown.

Michael insisted he was the biological father of his children, but his dermatologist Arnold Klein claims he fathered Prince Michael I and Paris.

Klein's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan said: "There was a possibility that the two older kids could be biologically linked to Dr. Klein. And Dr. Klein was well aware."

Klein has refused to take a DNA test to determine his biological relationship to the children.

Kaplan explained: "It would serve no helpful purpose for the children to be distracted from believing Michael Jackson is not the father in every possibility. It would be of interest to other people.

"It is not something Dr. Klein feels he is interested to establish. It would serve no purpose other than creating distraction or noise. It is not going to help the children, other than to solve the answered question, which is a selfish motive to see who the ultimate provider of the 13 chromosomes is."





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