JLS to help Rio Ferdinand launch new charity

Manchester United star, Rio Ferdinand today unveiled details for the launch event for his new charity the Rio Ferdinand Live The Dream Foundation. The charity aims to establish a series of centres in deprived areas to mentor teens and is designed to raise levels of aspiration, opportunity and achievement for all young people in the UK and overseas.

The glitzy launch event will take place on the 16th December at the Old Billingsgate in London where Rio will be joined by special guests and celebrities including top Premiership players like Frank Lampard, along with the likes of Robbie Williams, JLS and David Furnish to name but a few. Award-winning comedian James Corden has signed up as the host for the star studded event to unveil Rio’s Live the Dream Foundation.

Speaking ahead of the launch, Rio said: 'I've always been passionate about helping those who haven't had the best start in life - particularly young people. I was fortunate enough to realise my potential as a footballer and I want to help others do the same in whatever area that they believe they have the skills.

'Essentially, the foundation is a vehicle to reach out to young people and provide them with the resources they need to unlock their potential. The Live the Dream Foundation will help to change lives.'

The new charity recognises that young people everywhere are motivated and enthused by a range of cultural, sports and arts activities – from music to photography, film to football and dance to drama, but are often unaware of the opportunities available within these industries to turn a passion for the activity into a career in the industry.

Chris Nathaniel, NVA Management CEO and co-founder of the Live the Dream Foundation said: "Rio's always had a very clear vision of how he wanted the foundation to proactively reach out to young people without replicating what other charities are already doing. The direct involvement of someone of Rio’s profile is going to help keep pushing the importance of investing in young people higher up the agenda.'

Through the achievements, networks and partnerships of the Foundation’s trustees and partners, the Rio Ferdinand Live The Dream Foundation will deliver programmes of activity that will introduce young people to new activities, uncover new talent, provide accredited training and vocational skills, offer work placements, deliver careers workshops and support participants into education, training and employment.

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The Spice Girls musical will be called ‘Viva Forever’

The girl group have chosen to name the proposed musical after their 1998 number one hit and the script for the show is presently being written.

The musical – which will tell the rags-to-riches rise to fame of the five members, Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Victoria Beckham, Mel C and Emma Bunton – is being written by Kim Fuller, who also penned the script for the group’s 1997 film 'Spiceworld’. Kim is the sister of former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller.

The production will feature 14 of the band’s biggest songs, and is set to begin on November 5 next year.

It has previously been reported the group will hold a talent search to find the cast who will play the Spices on stage.

A source said: "It's a fantastic new way to broaden out the Spice franchise and cash in on their personalities, their story and their songs.

"The girls would have to work intensely on a TV show for a short period of time. But then they can launch a musical which could run for months or even years.

"It will take on a life of its own. The concept could even be replicated in other countries. The sky is the limit with this one."

The Spice Girls, who formed in 1994, last performed together in Toronto, Canada, in February 2008.

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Miley Cyrus thinks she is the 'coolest person ever'

The 'Hannah Montana’ star is never scared of meeting other famous people because she is far trendier than everyone she knows.

When asked if she gets star-struck, she replied: 'No, I’m pretty cool. I’m pretty much the coolest person ever, no, I’m pretty cool. I’m pretty much the coolest person ever.'

Although she is a world famous star, 17-year-old Miley does have something in common with her fellow teenagers – she has a crush on 'High School Musical’ heartthrob Zac Efron

During an interview with Sirius XM radio show 'The Morning Mash Up’, she said: 'There are not many things about me that are like a normal teenage girl. But the one normal teenage girl thing is that I think Zac Efron is the hottest person in the world. I really, really like him. And it’s weird, it’s weird because he’s my friend. I think also the reason he is so sexy is because he and Vanessa Hudgens have been together since the first 'High School Musical’ and, I think that’s really cool.'

Zac, 22, isn’t the only actor Miley thinks is hot. She quipped: 'Johnny Depp is way hotter than Robert Pattinson, for sure.'

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Fields Of The Nephilim reveal new release

Iconic British band Fields Of The Nephilim have announced the imminent release of a new product for early 2010. It has been confirmed that this will be a multi-format offering which will include audio elements, DVDs featuring live performances from the Ceromonies events, documentary footage and exclusive packaging options for collectors.

An exclusive preview of what we can expect early next year can be viewed here www.ceromonies.net

Though much of the footage and recordings were captured throughout 2008/9 the final products will be mainly focused on the London Shepherds Bush two-night special 'Ad Mortem and Ad Vitem’ shows on July 12th & 13th 2008 respectively.

The band have also confirmed that following the conclusion of the Ceromonies events they will turn their attentions to new material which is likely to follow shortly after the initial audio-visual release. The bands enigmatic frontman Carl McCoy said ' The production of the live material has consumed most of our time recently, though it is now in its final production stage so we can now look to the future and concentrate on our new studio material, At this stage I can’t tell you what this will evolve into but we are working towards something new being released in 2010'.

Furthermore and to coincide with the completion of the Ceromonies it has been announced the Fields Of The Nephilim will perform another special 2 night show at Club Progresja in Warsaw, Poland on January 22nd and 23rd. The Ceromonies series began in Warsaw back in March 2008.

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Directed by Jesse Cain in the Saranac Region on New York check out the video for the "Disapper" first single off of Motion City Soundtrack's upcoming January 19th release My Dinosaur Life below.



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Russell Brand phoned girlfriend Katy Perry every 15 minutes while out at a fetish club.

The 34-year-old British comedian – who is known for his womanising ways and has been linked with a string of famous beauties over the years – has been dating the ''I Kissed a Girl’ singer for the past two months and is desperate to prove he can be faithful.

Russell – who was at the launch of a 'decadent fetish' club in east London called Porn Dwarf - reportedly spent most of the evening dashing out to his car to ring his 25-year-old girlfriend to prove nothing was going on.

A source told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: 'Russell agreed to go to the club opening as it was being launched by a few of his friends. Everyone was wearing leather – it’s billed as a decadent fetish night, so Russell got into the spirit of things.

'Dwarfs were working behind the bar and at one point Russell was seen having a deep and meaningful chat with a midget, gushing about the love of his life.'

Russell has previously pledged himself to Katy and insisted he will not get intimate with anyone other than her.

He quipped: "I've taken a pledge. I can't break it now. There will be no more threesomes."

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Kelly Osbourne fears she will turn to drink and drugs when 'Dancing with the Stars’ ends.

The 25-year-old presenter is concerned she will lapse back into substance abuse when she has more time on her hands but is doing her best to avoid repeating her self-destructive habits.

Kelly – who is in the final of the US TV talent show - said: 'When I’m busy and not left with me in my own head I’m fine.

'I worry about when the show stops – slipping back into negativity, drink and drugs. I’m taking precautions so I won’t get in that position. My life when I drink is so dark and miserable.'

Although Kelly has been sober since she left a rehab clinic in February, she has no problem with others drinking alcohol around her and has even postponed her wedding to 19-year-old Luke Worrall until he is old enough to drink in America, where the legal age is 21.

Kelly – who mainly lives in the US - told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: 'Luke and I are engaged and we’ll get married when I want to. But he isn’t even 21 yet, so he can’t drink in America so what’s the point in getting married until he can?'

Luke turns 21 in December 2011.

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Kelly Osbourne fears return to drink and drugs

Kelly Osbourne fears she will turn to drink and drugs when 'Dancing with the Stars’ ends.

The 25-year-old presenter is concerned she will lapse back into substance abuse when she has more time on her hands but is doing her best to avoid repeating her self-destructive habits.

Kelly – who is in the final of the US TV talent show - said: 'When I’m busy and not left with me in my own head I’m fine.

'I worry about when the show stops – slipping back into negativity, drink and drugs. I’m taking precautions so I won’t get in that position. My life when I drink is so dark and miserable.'

Although Kelly has been sober since she left a rehab clinic in February, she has no problem with others drinking alcohol around her and has even postponed her wedding to 19-year-old Luke Worrall until he is old enough to drink in America, where the legal age is 21.

Kelly – who mainly lives in the US - told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: 'Luke and I are engaged and we’ll get married when I want to. But he isn’t even 21 yet, so he can’t drink in America so what’s the point in getting married until he can?'

Luke turns 21 in December 2011.

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Status Quo confirmed to headline GuilFest

Status Quo, who have sold over 118 million records worldwide, recorded 64 British Hit Singles and had more hit albums (32) in the UK album charts than any other band apart from the Rolling Stones, have been confirmed to headline GuilFest on Sunday July 18th.

Status Quo have notched up 22 top ten UK singles since their first, 'Pictures Of Matchstick Men’, reached number 7 in the UK chart in January 1968, spending over seven and a half years in the British singles chart in all.

Status Quo, who hold the record for the most appearances on Top Of The Pops (106!) promise to play a plethora of unforgettable rock’n’roll anthems such as 'Paper Plane’, 'Caroline’, 'Down Down’, 'Rockin’ All Over The World’, 'Whatever You Want’, 'The Wanderer’ and 'In The Army Now’.

GuilFest has been consistently voted as one of the UK's best family festivals. Held in the idyllic location of Stoke Park, Guildford, visitors can expect a truly fantastic weekend, featuring 7 stages of live music hosting a mind blowing 200 great acts – including the now famous Rock Cave, featuring some of the best rock acts in the UK; and the Dance Tent - which in previous years has featured huge DJ sets from artists such as Rusko and Pendulum.

It's not just about the music at GuilFest though; around the site you can find the hilarious Cosmic Comedy Zone, the Theatre tent, the incredibly popular Farmer Giles Barn Dance, street theatre, arts and crafts, delicious food and drink from all over the globe, bars and cocktail bars, one of the best festival children's areas on the circuit, The KidZone, and much more besides. Also - back by popular demand and much larger for 2010 will be the jumping 70's disco tent.

With Christmas just around the corner, this year the festival is offering a Christmas early bird ticket offer. 1000 weekend and camping tickets are now available at a reduced price with adult tickets reduced by £10 and Kids tickets reduced by £5.

On top of the early bird ticket, GuilFest is also offering a group discount! For every 8 weekend or weekend and camping tickets purchased, festival goers will receive an extra one for free!

These offers are only available until Christmas Eve.

Tickets are available from GuilFest.co.uk / seetickets.com or by calling the ticket hotline on 0871 230 1106.

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Lily Allen doesn’t care if people copy her CD

Lily Allen has made a U-turn in her stance on music piracy.

The 'Not Fair’ singer – who launched a scathing attack on illegal file-sharing on her MySpace blog and attacked indie group Radiohead for giving their latest album away on a pay-what-you-want basis – claims she doesn’t care if people copy her albums and sell them on for a profit.

Lily, 24, told UK radio station Key 103 Radio: 'If someone comes up with a burnt copy of my CD and offers it to you for £4, I haven’t a problem with that as long as the person buying it places some kind of value on my music.'

In Lily’s original blog post she said downloading was starving up-and-coming artists of money they need to keep producing music, and attacked the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) – whose members include Travis singer Fran Healy, Blur drummer Dave Rowntree and Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien.

She wrote: "I'm going to be writing to British artists, saying just this: File sharing's not OK for British music. We need to find new ways to help consumers access and buy music legally, but saying file sharing's fine is not helping anyone - and definitely not helping British music."

The FAC recently called for the British government to abandon proposals to cut off the internet connections of people who illegally download music.

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Shakira talks libido

Shakira thinks 'libido is the engine of the world.'

The 'She-Wolf’ singer insists that sexual desire has more of an impact on the world than religion and believes people need to give in to their natural urges for the good of humanity.

She said: "I do think libido is the engine of the world. Forward or backwards. For good or ill. Sometimes when we repress our libido we regress. When we were in the Dark Ages, it was a question of humanity somehow managing to forget about itself. We put God in the centre of society, and people forgot about their own nature and desires. There was a huge deal of repression.'

The 32-year-old singer says that as she gets older, she is becoming increasingly comfortable with herself and her desires.

She explained: "Every day now I discover something new. Go through phases in which I feel much more in touch with my feminine side, in ways I never thought possible. I'm letting the woman inside of me speak, the desires of this woman, speak as loud as they can."

Shakira also believes society is changing to be more accepting but admits even she was surprised when she got positive feedback from an elderly nun over the raunchy video for her single 'She-Wolf’.

She added to Britain’s Observer newspaper: 'Not too long ago my mum ran into one nun at home, who'd known me, and the nun told her, 'Oh my God, I watched the 'She-Wolf’ video, and Shakira looks phenomenal in it! I love how she looks, how she does the splits, and how flexible her legs are.' This was an 80-year-old nun. Times are changing."

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Sugababes, Spandau Ballet, The Noisettes and Amy Winehouse’s goddaughter Dionne Bromfield are among the big names appearing at the Radio Forth Awards, this Wednesday 18th November at The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh.

The seventh annual Radio Forth Awards, sponsored by Blackhorse Finance, celebrate the best in music, sports and entertainment and also honour local heroes from communities in and around Edinburgh. The ceremony is held to raise money for the Radio Forth charity, Cash for Kids and the awards are voted for by listeners of the station.

Sugababes will pick up the 'Forth One Best Artist Award’ as well as perform at the glitzy event – the Scottish debut performance with their new line-up of Heidi, Amelle and Jade.

The 'FORTH2 Contribution to Music Award’ will be awarded to music legends Spandau Ballet. The band have recently made a triumphant return with their new top ten album 'Once More’ and will thrill the audience with a rendition of some of their classic hits.

The Noisettes blistering set at T in The Park saw listeners choose them for the FORTH2 Best Performance Award’, while comedian Adam Hills hugely successful Edinburgh Fringe Show sees him win the Forth One Fringe Award. Both acts will also perform at the glitzy awards bash. Rising star Dionne Bromfield will also perform. The 13 year old singer is the god daughter of Amy Winehouse and has been tipped for stardom.

But it’s not only the great and the good of the music world that’ll be celebrated. The Radio Forth Awards also honour Edinburgh’s local heroes, among them Collydean Primary School’s Miss Syme who wins The Best Teacher Award and the Green Watch at Tollcross Fire Station who pick up the Local Hero Award (in memory of Euan Williamson).

Gail Porter will present Forth One’s Best Place To Work Award to Apex Hotels while the popular Dynamic Earth will scoop Forth 2’s Favourite Visitor Attraction.

The full list of winners for the Radio Forth Awards 2009 is:

Forth One Best Artist Award with Victor Paris
Winner: Sugababes
Other Nominees: Will Young; Westlife

Forth One Best Place to Work Award with Ocean Terminal
Winner: Apex Hotels, Edinburgh
Other Nominees: Scottish Society for Autism; HSBC, Edinburgh

Forth One Fringe Award
Winner: Adam Hills
Other Nominees: Stephen K Amos; Craig Hill

Forth One Best Teacher Award with FFDR
Winner: Miss Syme, Collydean Primary School, Glenrothes

Other Nominees: Mr. Hodge, Beeslack Community High;
Miss Norton, Juniper Green Primary School, Edinburgh

The Forth One to Watch Award with the Liquid Rooms
Winner: Dirty Modern Hero

FORTH2 Contribution to Music Award with Ocean Terminal
Winner: Spandau Ballet

FORTH2 Contribution to Sports Award with Buyrite Bathrooms
Winner: Jim Leishman
Other Nominees: Andy Murray; Catriona Matthews

FORTH2 Favorite Visitor Attraction Award with Continental Airlines
Winner: Dynamic Earth
Other Nominees: Calendar House; Scottish Whiskey Heritage Centre

FORTH2 Best Performance Award with Heritage Portfolio
Winner: The Noisettes – T in the Park
Other Nominees: Calvin Harris – The Edinburgh Picture House;
Sharleen Spiteri – The Edinburgh Playhouse

FORTH2 Best Bar or Restaurant Award with The Branding Company
Winner: ITRI, Edinburgh
Other Nominees: Garvies Bar, KinKardine; Bridges Pool Hall, South Queensferry

Radio Forth Local Hero Award with The Edinburgh Evening News
Winner: The Green Watch at Tollcross Fire station (in memory of Euan Williamson)
Other Nominees: John Macaulay; Alison Ashford

Radio Forth Cash for Kids Award with Edinburgh City Private Hire:
Winner: The Special Needs Information Point
Other Nominees: Karen Robertson; David Martin

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Ronan Keating suffering anxiety attacks since Stephen Gately’s death

The Boyzone singer has been devastated since his bandmate passed away last month and admits he is still struggling to come to terms with his grief and has been left emotionally exhausted by the tragedy.

He said: "I just feel worn out. I haven't slept. My brain doesn't work. My heart's broken. You just feel crushed. I've had good days and bad days.
'The bad days are horrible, it’s like the walls are coming in on top of you. Anxiety I think is what they call it.

"I haven't been sleeping at all lately. It's been horrible. We've all been feeling the same way since Stephen passed. Mentally I'm absolutely exhausted.

'There's times when you feel like you can't breathe, you know, when you're panicking and I'm not like that. I've always been on a level."

Ronan – whose mother Marie died of cancer in 1998 – admits he is even considering having therapy to help him through his grief.

He added to Britain’s Observer newspaper: 'I've never before thought about going to get help with counsellors. For the first time ever I think I should.

'When I lost my mum it was the hardest thing at the time I'd ever known in my life but because she was sick for two years and we were told three months before she died that she had three months left, subconsciously you build a wall, your defence mechanism goes up and you prepare yourself for that.

'Whereas with Steo, there was nothing, just this wall of devastation, shock. I don't think it has hit any of us properly.'

Stephen died aged 33 from an acute pulmonary oedema, a build-up of fluid in the lungs, at his holiday home in Majorca on October 10.

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Mariah Carey offers fans a chance to meet her

Mercury Records is giving Mariah Carey fans to meet their idol this Thursday when she launches Christmas at Westfield.

It’s going to be a very special event – Westfield is putting on pyrotechnics, a VIP pink carpet and butterfly confetti and hundreds of fans are expected.

To enter, visit the following page: www.mercuryrecords.co.uk/meetmariah

Mariah’s album 'Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel’ is out on Monday.

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Corinne Bailey Rae new single release

Corinne Bailey Rae will release 'I’d Do It All Again’ as the first single from her long-awaited new album in the New Year. 'I’d Do It All Again’ is taken from 'The Sea’, Corinne’s second album, which is released worldwide on February 1st.

The very first chance for people to hear this song will be when she appears on BBC2’s 'Later With Jools’ next week, performing an acoustic version of the track – just her, a guitar and her co-producer/bandmate Steve Brown on piano. This will be broadcast on both Tues 17th and Friday 20th November.

In further news Corinne has just confirmed a very special guest appearance as part of Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions. These are hosted and curated by Jo Whiley and feature world-class artists presenting raw, stripped-back sessions in the unique environment of the Union Chapel, Islington. She will be performing an acoustic set before headliner Richard Hawley takes to the stage on Thursday 19th November at the Union Chapel in Islington, London. Tickets are priced at £40 and are available at www.littlenoisesessions.org.uk

Corinne says: 'I was thrilled when Jo Whiley asked me to be a part of this year's Mencap's Little Noise Sessions and it's an opportunity I just couldn't turn down. I'm really looking forward to performing at the Union Chapel, it sounds like a brilliant venue and a sacred place to play music. It’s also a pleasure to be on the bill with Richard Hawley as I’m excited to see his set. I’ll be performing material from both my last album and my new one, and maybe a little surprise for everyone too.'

As previously announced, she follows this activity with her first full concert in well over two years on Monday 23rd November. This instantly sold-out gig at The Tabernacle in London will see Corinne unveil her brand new band and showcase a full range of songs from 'The Sea’.
www.corinnebaileyrae.net

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Ashlee Simpson-Wentz to star on Broadway

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is to star in the Broadway production of 'Chicago’.

The 25-year-old star played murderess Roxie Hart in the London West End version of the musical and is now reprising the part in New York’s famous theatre district.

Ashlee starts her run on November 30 and admits she can’t wait to tread the boards once again.

She said: 'I'm honoured to be reprising my role as Roxie Hart, returning to the stage and joining this amazing cast. Being on Broadway is a childhood dream come true."

Big sister Jessica, 29, is thrilled Ashlee has landed the part after her disappointment of being axed from US TV series 'Melrose Place’ last month.

Jessica wrote on her Twitter page: "I can't wait to watch Ash’ on Broadway in all of her glory!!! I get chillbumps from toes to noggin thinking about it!!! YAY!!!! (sic)"

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Daft Punk, Metallica, The Clash and The Streets make it into Zane Lowe's 'Masterpieces 2009’

Following its success over the past two years, Zane Lowe's 'Masterpieces' returns to BBC Radio 1 from Monday 30th November (7pm-9pm).

Over four consecutive nights Zane dedicates his show to four albums he has crowned "musical masterpieces" for the way they altered the musical landscape at the time of their release.

The four 'Masterpieces' albums for 2009 are:

Monday 30th November
Metallica – Metallica

Tuesday 1st December
The Streets – Original Pirate Material

Wednesday 2nd December
The Clash – London Calling

Thursday 3rd December
Daft Punk – Discovery

These four iconic albums will be played in their entirety from start to finish, unedited and uninterrupted.

Each show includes interviews with the artists, giving a fascinating insight into how they created their signature sounds; and Zane looks at how they have paved the way for other artists.

Previous Masterpieces have featured albums from amongst others: The Arctic Monkeys; Public Enemy; The Prodigy; and The Strokes.

Zane Lowes Masterpieces 2009, Monday 30th November – Thursday 3rd December, 7pm-9pm on BBC Radio 1.

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The 38-year-old star – who was previously married to actor Julian McMahon and was engaged to racing driver Jacques Villeneuve – had vowed never to wed again but admits she has had a change of heart since meeting model Kris Smith.

Asked if the couple plan to marry, she said: 'It’s a possibility – watch this space! I never thought I’d be saying this but, yes, I’ve found the guy I want to be with forever.

'I’d given up on love but then, as a few girlfriends had told me, it’s when you’ve given up looking that you meet that special someone.'

The Australian beauty also admits she was too scared to approach Kris when she first saw him until a friend forced an introduction.

She explained to Britain’s Cosmopolitan magazine: 'I wouldn’t have even spoken to him on that fateful night had the friend I was with not caught us looking at each other, finally saying, 'I can’t stand this anymore. I’m going to invite him over.’

'I was mortified, saying 'Don’t! I won’t speak to him if you do!’ And even when Kris did introduce himself, I acted really cool, thinking we’d have nothing in common. It just goes to prove how wrong you can be.'

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Beach House return to UK with 'Teen Dream'

BEACH HOUSE return on 25th January, 2010 with 'Teen Dream', their third - and first classic - album, on Bella Union records.

The Beach House you’re about to meet isn’t the same you may remember from before. Lives have been shuffled, tangled and re-aligned.

When Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally returned home to their hometown of Baltimore last Winter, they were worn thin from touring and travel. But deep inside them hot energies were incubating, ideas they had been whispering back in forth in the wake of their sophomore full-length, 2008’s Devotion. By Spring they began handing themselves over completely to those impulses, holing themselves up and exchanging ideas in a new, secluded practice space for dangerously long periods of time. As the songs that would become Teen Dream began to live, breathe and take shape, the duo was forced to leave much of their personal lives behind them. 'We’re the same people, but this record has changed our directions,' Legrand muses. 'We were forced to let go of people and things we were holding onto as individuals: normalcy, daily rituals, the ability to take care of ourselves. We were dropped into a wilderness, but we had more clarity than we’ve ever had before.'

Still driven to avoid distraction, the two marched further into isolation, deciding to bottle up all those wild visions away from home. They packed up their lives and settled into a converted church in upstate New York with producer Chris Coady. For a month they continued the birthing process, sweating and pushing out sounds inside a cocoon of their very own weaving. 'It wasn’t about arriving at a church and it revolutionizing a feeling,' Scally notes. 'It was a continuation of what we were doing without disruption. Whenever something good happens, we look at each other and we know that was it. It’s instinctual and it’s private.' Through the course of a month, they chased down songs and dark rushes, the creative telepathy that Scally and Legrand share together taking a strangely physical hold. 'There’s a different level of intimacy, a physicality on Teen Dream,' Legrand explains, pacing back and forth. 'Rhythmically, there’s new motion. This record touches you. On your chest.'

The skyward pulse of 'Walk In The Park' and '10 Mile Stereo' elicit just those reactions, two vibrant, volcanic examples of a record and band bursting at its incandescent seams. It is without question, more expansive and moving than anything they have shared before. 'I’m ready to give it away,' Legrand says of this, their first effort as part of the Sub Pop family. 'I’m done holding onto it. I want to give it away, I want it to become something else for people. It is born now.'

Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand are from Baltimore, Maryland. They are not a couple and Teen Dream is their third full-length album.

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Paris Hilton neighbours call police after she pushes boyfriend

Police were called to break-up an argument between Paris Hilton and her boyfriend.

Officers were called to the socialite's Los Angeles home after neighbours allegedly saw her and Doug Reinhart "shoving each other" and screaming loudly.

According to gossip website TMZ, Doug went to get into his car, prompting Paris to scream, "Don't go, don't go", before they started rowing, eventually going back inside the property.

Police responded after being alerted to "drunk people arguing" and spoke to the 28-year-old heiress before leaving.

Despite the reports, Paris insists her neighbour was mistaken and she and Doug, 24, were not involved in the altercation.

She said: "Doug and I were in bed, sound asleep, when Doug's houseguests from hell got into an argument. We had nothing to do with it. Doug told the LAPD that his guests' fight was over and that we had nothing to do with it."

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Amelle Berrabah 'cleansed' after stay in clinic

Amelle Berrabah feels 'cleansed' after her recent stint in a clinic.

The Sugababes singer – who was comitted to a centre last month after the pressures of the band’s recent line-up change took their toll – is feeling great after her three-week stay in an Austrian clinic, which she says was to help with her confidence problems.

She said: 'I’m really good. I’m happy happy! Haha! I heard I went to some depression clinic. It wasn’t a clinic. It’s a place in Austria where you cleanse your mind, body and spirit. You can walk around in your dressing gown day and night, you don’t have to wear make-up, no one’s judging you. I spoke to a life coach and sorted myself out a little bit.'

The 25-year-old beauty began to feel out of sorts after the constant criticism became too 'cut-throat' for her to handle.

She explained Britain’s Times newspaper: 'I needed to get my confidence back. It can be very cut-throat, you need a thick skin. People criticise you a lot, dissect you bit by bit, your looks, your vocals, your skin, what you’re wearing!'

The Sugababes recently altered their line-up, with Jade Ewen joining Amelle and Heidi Range following the departure of Keisha Buchanan – the final remaining original member of the trio - amid allegations she had bullied Amelle.

Amelle admits her treatment has caused her to reassess how she lets others treat her.

She explained: 'If I could turn back time, I would have made it clear not to speak to me in certain ways or treat me in certain ways. I would have put a stop to that a long time ago.

'But I’m grateful to Heidi and Jade for understanding, and grateful to the label. Three weeks is a b***dy long time, especially in this industry.'

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Gruff Rhys presents Separado!

Super Furry Animals’ main man and solo star Gruff Rhys presents Separado! – a psychedelic, Westerntinged documentary film of his unlikely international road-trip. Four years in the making, the film of this unique personal odyssey – starring, written and soundtracked by Gruff Rhys – is now complete.

The spark for the adventure chronicled in Separado! originated from Gruff’s childhood fascination with horse riding, poncho-wearing singer/guitarist Rene Griffiths and his Latin infused Welsh love songs. Years later, Gruff investigates further to discover a deep-seated family schism, fatal horse race, little-known Welsh colony in Patagonia and that Rene is, in fact, a not so distant relative.

Gruff combines the ensuing quest to find Rene with a solo tour adding a rockumentary element to the magical realism of the film and taking him from North Wales deep in to South America. As well as some unorthodox live dates a stop-off in Brazil leads to a marathon recording session with local musical freedom fighter and ex TV repairman Tony Gattora; inventor of the part-drum machine, part-guitar 'Gattora’ instrument.

Gruff Rhys is most widely known for being one of the musical masterminds withinWelsh band Super Furry Animals. The brilliantly maverick songwriter and vocalist’s discography also includes sublime solo output and the Mercury Music Prize nominated Neon Neon concept album based around the colourful life of John DeLorean. More recently Gruff founded his own 'Irony Bored’ record label and released Cate Le Bon’s widely acclaimed debut album.

Micro-budget epic Separado! has been partly funded by the Film Agency For Wales and Sony Entertainment, and produced by Catryn Ramasut’s ie ie Productions. Gruff was accompanied throughout his road-trip by cameraman and director Dylan Goch. The recently completed film will receive it’s premier at Soundtrack: The International Film and Music Festival for Wales on 19th November. Further screenings are planned and everyone involved hopes to bring Separado! to a wider audience over the coming months.

www.separado.co.uk

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.music set to reshape the online music landscape

Next year the way the internet looks will be changed completely. As an alternative to .com and .co.uk, you will be able to own .anything, literally. With this, .music is expected to change the music industry's presence online too.

There’s no doubt that the .music domain name will be contested when it becomes available to buy early next year. ICANN, the governing body which decides who gets the right to manage these new domain name extensions, says that an application by a community of musicians, for example, would be favoured over a purely commercial application.

So a .music registry application specifically for local bands might outweigh an approach by the big record labels to capture the extension for themselves. You could, however, see a mix of the two if someone as charismatic as Apple made a play to create an online community of music lovers under the .music extension. Who will win out in this contest (or if alternatives like .band exist instead) is still unclear.

I suspect that many of the potential bidders are keeping their intensions under wraps for now. But come early 2010 and the opening of the application process, we may start to see the contenders emerge and be able to guess the future shape of the .music internet landscape.

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OneRepublic album premieres on MySpace

OneRepublic's highly anticipated new album Waking Up hits stores Tuesday, November 17th, but fans can hear the tracks a few days early by visiting the band's MySpace. Waking Up includes the single "All the Right Moves," as well as the tracks "Secrets" and "Good Life".

In celebration of the release, OneRepublic will perform a live, online concert on Monday November 16th, at 5pm PST / 8pm EST. The concert will take place at the Twitter headquarters in San Francisco, and will be powered by Ustream. Fans will then be able to chat with the band via Ustream's Social Stream that integrates Twitter, Facebook, AIM, and MySpace. Visit Ustream.tv for details and to watch OneRepublic on Monday.

http://www.myspace.com/onerepublic

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Lindsay Lohan’s mum fears the worst

Lindsay Lohan’s mother fears 'time is running out' for the actress.

Dina Lohan – who has already expressed her fears her daughter may take her own life and has been cutting herself – told ex-husband Michael Lohan how the 'Mean Girls’ had started drinking again and was concerned at what the alcohol would do to her.

She said in a leaked phone call posted on website Radar Online: "Time is running out with this kid. I know I'm her mother and I feel it and I'm scared.

"She'll open up to you but it's nothing compared to what's going on with this kid. And don't tell her I told you anything or try to weasel s**t out of her... she'll tell you when she's ready to talk about s**t. Right now all I know is she's starting to drink and that's bad."

The phone call was made in 2008 and the tape, along with many others, have been leaked by Michael, much to Dina’s fury.

In other tapes, Dina told Michael – who is estranged from Lindsay - how the 23-year-old actress had been cutting herself as her life spirals more and more out of control.

She said: "Her cutting herself and hurting herself? Yeah, it's bad Michael, it's bad."

Michael recently spoke of his fears for his daughter, saying she has an addiction to prescription drugs which he fears will kill her.

He said: "I want my daughter off prescription medication. She never needed it in her life... I'm not going to watch my daughter die. Hate me now, but you love me more later because I'm gonna turn her life around."

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Rihanna refuses $10,000 bottle of champagne

Rihanna sent back a $10,000 bottle of champagne because she didn’t know the people who had bought it for her.

The 'Umbrella’ singer was partying at Los Angeles nightclub The Bank at Wonderland when American Football Braylon Edwards and his teammates sent the expensive drink over to her table.

However, Rihanna refused to accept the gift because she had no idea who they were.

One partygoer said: "She didn't know who they were, so she sent it back."

While Rihanna is bought drinks when she goes out, Kiefer Sutherland buys his fans a beverage.

The '24’ actor stunned bar staff when he bought all of their customers a drink after he and some crew members of the hit US drama series popped into The Spot in San Pedro, California, after finishing a shoot at seven in the morning.

According to an employee, Kiefer was enjoying scotch and cokes and decided to buy everyone in the venue - about 30 people - leaving him with a $500 bar bill.

He then gave staff an impressive $200 tip when he left.

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The Xcerts tour and new album

2009 has been quite a year for THE XCERTS. It all kicked off with the release of their amazingly anthemic single 'Crisis In The Slow Lane' which The Observer called a 'classic piece of air-punching melancholia'. This was swiftly followed with the release of the band's eagerly awaited Dave Eringa (Ash, 3 Colours Red, Idlewild...) produced debut album 'In The Cold Wild We Smile' which got glowing reviews across the board (Kerrang! 4/5, Rock Sound 8/10, Big Cheese 5/5). For the launch of the record the band took to the waters of Loch Ness and performed a very special show on a boat!

The band were invited to play at British Anthems in Tokyo and were flown out to the music industry showcase by the British Embassy to perform live and represent their country. In June the band released the single 'Just Go Home' and embarked on tours with Feeder and My Vitriol.

The Xcerts played a whole host of festivals over the summer including Wickerman, Truck and Boardmasters, winning over new fans with every show. To coincide with this the band released a very special live album 'Live At King Tuts' exclusively through iTunes which was recorded at the band’s sold out launch show for 'Crisis In The Slow Lane'.

Last month the band released their third single 'Nightschool' and toured with their childhood heroes Idlewild, friends This City and musical stalwarts Funeral for a Friend, despite bassist Jordan Smith being forced to do the tour with a broken wrist! Never content with wresting on their laurels The Xcerts will be hitting the road for one final time before the end of the year.

Dates below:

November
12 The Registry, Portsmouth
17 The Freebutt, Brighton
18 Barfly, London
19 New Slang @ McClusky’s, Kingston
December
3 The Ruby Lounge, Manchester
4 Lexington, London
5 Firefly, Worcester
10 Harley's, Bathgate
11 Devitos, Arbroath
12 Twa Tams, Perth
13 The Cell, Kilmarnock
15 Electric Circus, Edinburgh
19 Doghouse, Dundee
20 King Tuts, Glasgow
21 Ironworks, Inverness
22 The Tunnels, Aberdeen

As well as all of this The Xcerts have found time to work on material that will form their as yet untitled second record. You can expect to hear the first of the band's new material in early 2010.

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The Big Reunion Festival gets ready to party

UK’s biggest indoor winter music event, The Big Reunion Festival is about to hang up the sold out sign for the ninth year in a row!

Organisers today announced that ticket sales for the triple weekend festival are at a record high and it is expected to sell-out in coming days.

The opening weekend (20-22 Nov) is the last opportunity left to be part of the party and with headliners including Calvin Harris, Dizzie Rascal and Tinchy Stryder it is not surprising that tickets for the last two weekends have all been snapped up.

The Big Reunion fills six arenas with a mix of music and over 15,000 people resulting in three non stop back-to-back weekends. Over two nights, 12 leading promoters from the dance, urban and indie scene and over 60 live acts makes this event by far the best thing about the winter. This event is officially the grand finale to the UK’s festival annum and the last chance to catch up with the hottest acts of the summer.

The Festival has rocked the UK every November since 2001 and it’s easy to see why. Renowned for its huge 360-degree music policy, the huge line-up boasts the biggest line up of live bands, dj’s, acts and promoters at one UK event. For 2009 the Big Reunion steps up another gear with an unrivalled array of headline stars, supporting acts and dance promoters.

Headlining across the three weekends on the Friday Remix stage are Calvin Harris supported by Beardyman; Tinchy Stryder supported by Tommy Sparks and Dizzee Rascal supported by Andy George and Ou Est Le Swimming Pool.

Over to the Saturday Big Reunion Live stage and we are graced with the calibre of The Wombats, supported by The Holloways, The Infidels and Johnny Foreigner. Add to this mix international names such as: Cream Classics, Judgement Sundays, Godskitchen, Hed Kandi, Twice as Nice, Trinity, Kissdafunk and the cult Reunion Rewind, and you have officially the best kept secret in the Festival calendar.

Then for those who still want more new to The Big Reunion 2009 will be the Saturday afternoon Street Party. 'Winter’ is the party theme and festival goers will be encouraged to go fancy dress crazy whilst they play in the snow and enjoy the surprise acts who will be kept secret until the day – so time to get the retro skiing gear and Santa hats out of the attic!

www.thebigreunion.com

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Animal Collective to release new EP

Animal Collective are set to release a new five track studio EP on November 23rd 2009 (digitally) and 14th December (physically).

Recorded by Ben Allen at Sweet Tea in Oxford, MS in February 2008 and at Mission Sound in Brooklyn, NY August 2009, Fall Be Kind includes recent live favourites Graze and What Would I Want? Sky (featuring the first ever licensed Grateful Dead sample). Fall be Kind will be available worldwide on CD, 12' vinyl and via digital download.

The EP comes less than one year after the band’s critically acclaimed album Merriweather Post Pavillion which wowed fans and critics across the globe. Merriweather has already been named one of the most important albums of the year by Q magazine and Spin in the US, and of the entire decade by Uncut and Pitchforkmedia.

Fall Be Kind will be released on CD (RUG341CD), 12' vinyl (RUG341T) and via digital download (RUG341D).

The tracklisting is as follows:

1 - Graze
2 - What Would I Want? Sky
3 - Bleed
4 - On a Highway
5 - I Think I Can

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Celine Dion to keep trying for another baby

Celine Dion has vowed to keep trying for another baby.

The 41-year-old singer and her husband Rene Angelil, 67, were told by doctors in August she was pregnant after undergoing a course of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment, but days later were told it hadn’t worked.

Despite more subsequent attempts at the treatment, Celine and Rene are refusing to give up hope of having a sibling for eight-year-old son Rene-Charles.

Rene said: 'Dr. Zev Rosenwaks believed that the procedure/pregnancy took, but that wasn’t the case. We found out some days later. We were shocked.

'We are living the reality of the majority of couples who have to use IVF. The process can be long and arduous.

'But today, we are full of confidence. Celine is more determined than ever. She doesn’t let go.'

The couple – who conceived Rene-Charles after fertility treatment – are now preparing for another course of treatment in New York this weekend.

Rene added to Canada’s Journal de Montreal newspaper: 'I admire all the women who go through such a tough process. Since April, she has undergone numerous examinations, multiple hormone injections and blood tests.

'Celine and I didn’t get discouraged , we put our faith in life and in the stars.'

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Grizzly Bear announce March tour dates

After a sensational year in 2008, which saw the band support Radiohead and Paul Simon in the US (becoming Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood’s 'favourite band in the world’) and perform on Letterman, Grizzly Bear returned with a breathtaking album, blending lush orchestral flourishes and a strong sense of melodic pop hooks with captivating and often immediate indie folk.

The album, 'Veckatimest’, has now sold over 25,000 copies in the UK and has hit the 100,000 mark in the US (debuting at #8 on the Billboard chart), resulting in critical acclaim across the world not just for the record itself but also for their awe-inspiring live show, with recent New York show seeing Jay-Z and Beyonce in attendance, leading Jay-Z to later describe the band as 'incredible’.

They play their first UK tour in years, with many dates already sold out, and tour Europe:

Nov 01 Dublin, Ireland Vicar Street (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 02 Glasgow, UK ABC (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 04 Manchester, UK Cathedral (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 05 Leeds, UK Leeds Metropolitan University (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 06 Bristol, UK Anson Rooms (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 08 Brussels, Belgium Cirque Royal (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 09 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Melkweg (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 10 Hamburg, Germany Grunspan (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 11 Berlin, Germany Postbahnhof (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 12 München, Germany Theaterfabrik (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 14 Milan, Italy Conservatorio (w/ Wilco)
Nov 15 Fribourg, Switzerland Fri-Son (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 16 Wien, Austria WuK (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 17 Basel, Switzerland Volkshaus (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 19 Köln, Germany Kulturkirche (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 20 The Hague, the Netherlands Crossing Border Festival [Royal Theatre] (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 21 Paris, France La Cigale (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 22 Katowice, Poland Hipnoza Club [Festival Ars Cameralis] (w/ Micah P Hinson)
Nov 24 Copenhagen, Denmark : Vega Musikkens Hus (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 25 Oslo, Norway Rockerfeller (w/ St. Vincent)
Nov 26 Stockholm, Sweden Debaser (w/ St. Vincent)


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Paul McCartney has inspired son to make music

Sir Paul McCartney has inspired his son to make music.

The Beatles legend is a massive influence on James, 32, who has formed The Light with pals Bryan Johnson on drums and bassist Charlie Turner, who grew up in Allerton, the same area of Liverpool where Paul spent his childhood and inspired many of the group’s later hits.

James – who plays a cherry-red Fender Stratocaster guitar given to him by the international star – said: "I have been playing music since I was nine and writing along the way.

"I met my band about a year ago. Producer David Kahne introduced us and my dad helped.

He added to Britain’s The Sun newspaper: "I am currently recording an album. The music was inspired by The Beatles, Nirvana, The Cure, PJ Harvey, Radiohead and all good music."

James is not the only family member to be inspired by Paul’s music – his grandchildren like impersonating him.

Earlier this year, the bassist turned down the chance to recreate his biggest hits by playing the new edition of the computer game 'Rock Band' - which gives gamers the chance to imitate members of the legendary group.

However, Paul's grandchildren, 10-year-old Arthur and Elliott, seven - the children of his daughter Mary - jumped at the chance to play the game.

Creative Producer Giles Martin - the son of Beatles producer Sir George Martin - said: "I was at Abbey Road studios the other day and Paul was there.

"He was with his daughters Beatrice and Mary, who had her boys with her and I said to the boys, 'Do you want to play the game pretending to be your grandfather?' They loved it."

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Ghana Special release Modern Highlife

To celebrate the release of Ghana Special Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian this week Soundway are offering up a free download widget, which includes the track Aaya Lolo by The Barbecues, and a pdf of the first five pages featuring an intoduction from compiler Miles Cleret and some amazing artwork and photos from the time.

The Barbecues were one of the bands from the stable of King Bruce, a Ga from Jamestown, Accra. His Black Beats band were one of the big names of the 1950s and 60s, having been formed in 1952, they soon became renowned as the hottest dance band in town. The Barbecues were formed solely to play firstly soul and later afro-beat. Tommy Darling was hired for his soulful vocal talents and soon after its release Aaya Lolo ('we are moving on') was a fairly big hit. It was recorded as the Big Beats 45s were released in 1972.

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Ray Davies duets with Chrissie Hynde

Ray Davies releases 'Postcard From London’, December 7th – an uplifting and compelling duet with Chrissie Hynde, which has just been added to his acclaimed summer release 'The Kinks Choral Collection By Ray Davies’.

Written and produced by Ray Davies 'Postcard From London’ was recently recorded by Ray and Chrissie at Konk studios. Instantly memorable upon its first listen it has the potential to rank among the great male & female duets.

The track kicks off with Chrissie Hynde’s timeless voice, beautifully complemented by Ray Davies’ striking and distinctive vocal. It also features a nape prickling, epic crescendo with choral refrains from the Crouch End Festival Chorus.

'It feels as if the people I wrote the songs for are singing it,' Davies said of the Crouch End vocal. 'They display an ingenious palette of choral techniques.'

Directed by Julien, Ray and Chrissie shot the video for the single earlier this week (November 3rd) in various places around London tracing Ray’s lyrical past including The Statue of Eros steps, Carnaby Street, beneath the Charlie Chaplin statue in Leicester Square and on the parapet of Waterloo Bridge.

Davies with his regular backing group and the Crouch End Festival Chorus created 'The Kinks Choral Collection’ (released June 15th), a compelling survey of Ray Davies’ work that casts fresh and unexpected light on some of his key compositions.

Backed by the Crouch End Festival chorus, Ray Davies plays 5 shows in December, which will feature songs from 'The Kinks Choral Collection’.

Ray Davies December UK Dates are:

December
Fri 11th CAMBRIDGE, The Corn Exchange
Sat 12th BIRMINGHAM, Symphony Hall
Mon 14th GLASGOW, Concert Hall
Tue 15th MANCHESTER, The Bridgewater Hall
Sat 19th LONDON, Hammersmith Apollo

www.raydavies.info

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Little Boots wants to join the Sugababes

Little Boots wants to join the original Sugababes.

The 'Meddle’ singer said she would love to join the girl group’s original line-up – Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena, and Siobhan Donaghy - if they have a reunion.

She said: 'They could call themselves The Real Sugababes. It would knock the current Sugababes out of the water.

'If one wasn’t up for it, I could be the blonde one.'

Keisha - the last original member - was ousted from the band in September after months of feuding with bandmates Amelle Berrabah and Heidi Range.

Despite recent speculation, Keisha has insisted she is not planning a reunion with Mutya and Siobhan, who formed the trio in 1998.

Her spokesperson said: 'Keisha is definitely 100 per cent not going to be involved in any kind of Sugababes reformation. Keisha has solo projects that she's working on which will be out next year."

Keisha’s replacement in the current line-up of the group, Jade Ewen, recently said she is terrified of meeting the singer.

Jade, 21, said: "I haven't met her yet. I'm quite scared. I'm sure she wouldn't do anything to me..."

Siobhan was the first of the Sugababes to leave the group, departing in 2001 to be replaced by Heidi Range, while Amelle Berrabah joined the group in 2005 to replace Mutya.

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Iggy Pop named Living Legend

Iggy Pop was named Living Legend at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards last night (02.11.09).

The legendary Stooges frontman joined rockers including Queen guitarist Brian May, Slash, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, The Who guitarist Pete Townshend and ZZ Top rocker Billy Gibbons at the awards, held at the Park lane Hotel in London.

Upon being presented his award, 62-year-old Iggy – who is famed for exposing himself on stage - was handed a painted portrait of himself by Ronnie, and his speech was met with wild cheers.

Accepting his gong, Iggy said: 'It’s been a long dinner, so I’m not gonna whip out my d**k.

'Alright, you know, thank you to everybody who has strong feelings about music so that when you hear something you don’t like you wanna f**king kill somebody and when you hear something you like you wanna f**k everybody.'

He also dedicated his award to Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton, who tragically died last year.

He said of the guitarist: 'He was my high school skipping rope buddy, we were pot smoking, LSD taking Stooges together, and I feel really bad. Hey Ron.'

Ronnie was given an Outstanding Contribution award for his 'ageless presence on the scene' at the event while Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was posthumously given the Tommy Vance Inspiration Award. Drummer Ginger Baker was also honoured as Classic Rock Magazine Innovator.

Iron Maiden were named band of the year, while AC/DC's 'Black Ice’ was named the year's best album, as voted for by the magazine’s readers.

Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour 2009 - Full List of Winners

Best New Band: Chickenfoot
Album Of The Year: AC/DC 'Black Ice’
Band Of The Year: Iron Maiden
Best Reissue: Black Sabbath 'Reissues’
DVD / Film Of The Year: Anvil 'Anvil! The Story of Anvil!’
Event Of The Year: Download Festival
Outstanding Contribution: Ronnie Wood
Tommy Vance Inspiration Award: John Bonham
Innovator: Ginger Baker
VIP Award: Doc McGhee
Metal Guru: Biff Byford
Spirit Of Prog: Dream Theater
Marshall 11 Award: Billy Gibbons
Childline Rocks Award: Steve Harley
Classic Songwriter: Paul Rodgers
Classic Album: Aerosmith 'Rocks’
Breakthrough: Joe Bonamassa
Comeback of the Year: Mott The Hoople
Living Legend: Iggy Pop

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Frightened Rabbit return to London for intimate date

Frightened Rabbit return to London on the 6th November to premiere new material in their first ever show as a five piece, joined by new recruit Gordon Skene, formerly of Make Model. Tickets are available to buy from Monday 2nd at www.wegottickets.com or www.kililive.com or www.seetickets.com

Returning from headline dates in the US with labelmates The Twilight Sad and We Were Promised Jetpacks, Frightened Rabbit have been a hive (warren?) of activity even ahead of their UK tour. In a whirlwind week last week, the band stole the show at the inaugural Scottish Royal Variety Show and put in a special date at In The City headling Drowned In Sound’s 9th birthday party. Back in London they supported Biffy Clyro at Q Magazine’s Awards Show at The Forum, and there were scenes of pandemonium back in Edinburgh at the HMV Picturehouse where the band played a benefit for the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival.

A stirring new single 'Swim Until You Can’t See Land’ is released through FatCat on 16th November, a primer for the band’s forthcoming abum, due Spring 2010, Boasting a stunning string arrangment from labelmate, Teutonic ivory-botherer, Hauschka, 'Swim Until You Can’t See Land’ takes up where we left off, a hugely anthemic song that is perfect as a first indiacator of the new album’s direction, it’s very upbeatness perhaps to be read as a subconscious riposte to the angst of the preceeding, 'Midnight Organ Fight’ album. Scott expands, 'Swim Until You Can’t See Land’ was the title I had in my mind before I even started writing the album; I was becoming more and more interested in the idea of a rejection of the habits and behaviour most people see as normal, and in turn embracing a certain madness. It’s about losing your mind in order to reset the mind and the body. Forget what’s gone before and wash it out. This is not necessarily a geographical journey, as the 'swim’ can involve any activity in which you can lose yourself. It’s a good introduction to the record as the theme unravels therein.'

NOVEMBER DATES:

Sat 7 Aldershot West End Centre
Mon 9 Oxford Academy 2
Tue10 York Duchess of York
Wed 11 Nottingham Bodega
Thu 12 Liverpool Academy 2
Sat 14 Coventry Kasbah
Sun 15 Northampton Roadmenders
Mon 16 Brighton Corn Exchange

Tue 17 Southampton University
Thu 19 Exeter Lemon Grove
Fri 20 London Troxy
Sat 21 Tunbridge Wells Forum
Sun 22 Cambridge Soul Tree
Tue 24 Sheffield Plug
Wed 25 Whitehaven Civic Hall
Fri 27 Fort William BA Club
Sat 28 Stirling Tolbooth
Sun 29 Inverness Ironworks

DECEMBER
Tue 1 Aberdeen Moshulu
Wed 2 Dundee Fat Sams
Sat 5 Galway Black Box
Mon 7 Dublin Academy^
Tue 8 Dublin Academy^
Wed 9 Belfast Mandella Hall^
Sun 13 Manchester Ritz^
Mon 14 London Shep Bush Empire^
Tue 22 Glasgow ABC

^ with Modest Mouse

The band premiered three new songs - including 'Swim Until You Can See Land’ – in August at the Edinburgh Festival, The Fly reporting a performance 'life-affirming, the crowd’s reaction almost frightening. Seldom do bands inspire such a fanatical and justified response to their music. Unquestionably, Frightened Rabbit tonight is the best show of The Edge Festival so far.' The Herald, simulary moved; 'Judging by the ovation that greeted Frightened Rabbit as they ambled on stage, this Glasgow based band have truly arrived.'

Over the last two years Frightenened Rabbit have become one of Britain’s most fiercely taken-to-heart new bands, publically feted by fellow musicians like Craig Finn (The Hold Steady), Nick Harmer (Death Cab For Cutie) and Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro), and no wonder – 'Midnight Organ Fight' was a visceral - bordering on the metaphysical - break up record, and loaded with memorable, heartbreaking songs.

Frightened Rabbit: Scott Hutchison (vocals, guitar), Billy Kennedy (guitar, keys), Grant Hutchison (Drums, vocals), Andy Monaghan (bass, keyboard, guitar), Gordon Skene (guitar, keys).

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La Roux spring tour

As they prepare for their sold out November 09 tour, La Roux are excited to announce a follow up UK tour in spring 2010.

Taking in massive venues up and down the country and culminating in a home-town show at Brixton Academy, Elly Jackson and her well-honed band will take to the stage with refreshed, new season vigour.

Termed 'The Gold Tour’, this series of dates will mark 12 months since the band headlined the NME Radar tour and with over a quarter of a million album sales and 1.5 million single sales under their belt already, it looks set to be some party.

The Gold Tour:
26/4 Reading Hexagon
28/4 Brighton Concert Hall
29/4 Cambridge Corn Exchange
30/4 Bournemouth 02 Academy
02/5 Glasgow Academy
03/5 Sheffield 02 Academy
04/5 Manchester Academy
06/5 Cardiff University
07/5 London Brixton Academy

Tickets are on sale now priced at £17.50 London and £15.00 Regionally (subject to booking fee) and are available from www.livenation.co.uk

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Boyzone plan Gately tribute album

BOYZONE are to release an album in tribute to their late bandmate Stephen Gately.

The Irish pop stars will include a number of songs which feature Gately's voice on the LP.

Gately died suddenly aged 33 on October 10 from natural causes at his home on the Spanish island of Majorca.

Speaking to Sky News, lead singer Ronan Keating said: "We're going to make the next album for Stephen... we have a couple of songs with Stephen's vocal on it so that's a saving grace.

"Thank God we have that - that's very important to all of us and we know the fans would really appreciate that too."

He added: "We want to stick together because we find comfort in being together at the moment."

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Saxon UK tour starts this week

After crowd-rocking performances at the Golden Gods awards, Sonisphere and Bloodstock, not to mention Biff’s special guest performance with Metallica in Paris in April, Britain’s favourite metallers, SAXON, will headline a 7-date UK tour in November.

Biff and the boys continue to delight their long-standing fans, as well as acquire a loyal following from a whole new generation. Of their massive resurgence, lead-singer Biff Byford says: 'Things are going really well and these shows will be a great end to a fantastic year – and feel free to send us your set list ideas.'

SAXON will be joined by special guests ANVIL and SUIDAKRA. Following the hit movie 'Anvil: The Story of Anvil' which so poignantly documented the band’s 30 year struggle, ANVIL, who headlined the Tuborg Stage at this year’s Download Festival, bring the heavy metal that inspired the likes of Metallica, Iron Maiden and Megadeth to UK audiences. Anvil are: Steve 'Lips' Kudlow (lead vocals, lead guitar), Robb Reiner (drums) and Glenn Five (bass, backing vocals).

Full details for the November tour are:-

DateCityVenueTicketsDoorsBox Office

Weds, 4th NovWhitehaven Civic Hall £17.507:30 pm01946 514 960
Thurs, 5th NovMiddlesbrough Empire £17.507:30 pm01642 253 553
Fri, 6th NovEdinburgh Picturehouse £17.507:00 pm0844 847 1740
Sat, 7th NovBirmingham NEC (Hellfire Festival) ----0871 230 5595
Sun, 8th NovLondonKoko £18.507:00 pm0871 230 5595
Mon, 9th NovNottingham Rock City £17.507:30 pm0871 310 0000
Tues, 10th NovLeeds Academy £17.507:00 pm0844 477 2000

All tickets are subject to booking fee. Book online at www.seetickets.com (Middlesborough, Hellfire Festival, London, Nottingham) or www.ticketweb.co.uk (Whitehaven, Edinburgh, Leeds).


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Fall Out Boy release greatest hits

Multi platinum selling Fall Out Boy are set to release a Greatest Hits album on November 16th through the Mercury Music Group.

The 18-track BELIEVERS NEVER DIE – GREATEST HITS will contain two rarities and two never released tracks. Final track listing for BELIEVERS NEVER DIE – GREATEST HITS is listed below. Also included will be a DVD with Fall Out Boy’s 14 Greatest Hit videos with exclusive band commentary.

Fall Out Boy have sold a total of over 7 Million albums worldwide. Their last three albums '(Folie A Deux’, 'Infinity On High’ and 'From Under The Cork Tree’) have spurned such hits as 'Sugar We’re Going Down’, 'Dance, Dance’, 'This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race’ and their cover of Michael Jackson’s 'Beat It’.

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TRACK LISTING FOR BELIEVERS NEVER DIE – GREATEST HITS

1. Dead On Arrival
2. Grand Theft Autumn
3. Saturday
4. Sugar, We’re Goin Down
5. Dance, Dance
6. A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More 'Touch Me'
7. This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race
8. Thnks fr th Mmrs
9. The Take Over, The Breaks Over
10. I’m Like A Lawyer With The Way I’m Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You)
11. Beat It
12. I Don’t Care
13. Americas Suitehearts
14. What A Catch, Donnie
15. Alpha Dog

BONUS Tracks
'From Now On We Are Enemies'
Yule Shoot Your Eyes Out
Growing Up

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Slayer cancel tour

Slayer have had to bring their Canadian tour to a sudden halt because bass play Tom Araya has to undergo immediate surgery.

Slayer had just returned to North America after a sold out tour of Australia with Megadeth.

'What is foremost in our minds right now is that Tom do whatever he needs to to get this taken care of,' Slayer guitarist Kerry King said in a statement.

Dates in Canada and the United States, as well as an appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show have been put on hold.

'While all four of us are disappointed that we won't be able to see through all of our commitments set for the next few weeks, the most important thing is Tom's health. We thank the fans in Canada and here in L.A., the Megadeth camp, and everyone associated with Jimmy Kimmel Live! for their understanding. We look forward to seeing you all soon.'

Araya needs the surgery to correct a lingering back injury 'thought to be related to his on-stage activity.'


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Alberta Cross release ‘Taking Control’

Alberta Cross are set to release new single 'Taking Control’ on November 23rd through Ark Recordings. Taken from their critically acclaimed debut album 'Broken Side Of Time’, released last month, the track was described by The Fly as 'a beautiful lulling rock number'. It sees the band showcase yet another helping of beautifully crafted rock, coloured with soulful acoustic touches.

'It’s about the big city and the draw to go out too much' explains guitarist/vocalist Petter Ericson Stakee. 'The way we felt when we moved to New York City. About getting a bit messed up...the dark underbelly that sucks you in.'

Following support slots with Oasis, Dave Matthews band and Neil Young, plus festival appearances at Coachella, Bonnaroo, SXSW, Glastonbury and Lollapalooza, Alberta Cross’ debut LP 'Broken Side of Time’ saw it’s much anticipated UK release on September 21st. Greatly received by press on both sides of the Atlantic, it took root in an April 2008 jam session and with the aid of a little drink and a little smoke, the five-piece jammed on a group of Stakee’s then-new songs with almost instant results. 'I remember thinking that night, 'This is gonna be insane,’' reminisces Stakee.

Their well-received debut EP, 2007’s The Thief & the Heartbreaker, was a modest, folk-minded, acoustic-based disc that garnered glowing reviews. But, for Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers, it was a baby step. 'Broken Side Of Time’, meanwhile, is a giant stride ahead, one that marks the band’s official introduction to America. Recorded in Austin, produced by the band with Mike McCarthy (Spoon, Dead Confederate, Heartless Bastards) & mixed by John O’Mahony (Depeche Mode, Coldplay, Kasabian) at Electric Lady Studios, the album melds propulsive, throbbing bass lines and crashing waves of guitar to a haunting, impassioned voice that can sound ancient and Appalachian.

Something of an about-face from The Thief & the Heartbreaker, the album, says Stakee, bears the influence of years of frustration logged in the shadow of Manhattan: 'It’s kind of a desperation album, a darker album; it’s definitely angrier. We’ve been in a crazy place during the whole album, and you can hear that,' he explains. 'But we’re trying to give people truly soulful music, which is hopefully inspirational. I want to ease their minds and give them a little break from reality.'

See Alberta Cross live in November:

11 Bristol The Cooler
12 Leeds Cockpit
13 Glasgow Captains Rest
15 Manchester Ruby Lounge
16 Birmingham Birmingham Bar Academy
17 London Bush Hall

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Grohl worried about hits album

DAVE GROHL has admitted that he is worried that the release of the Foo Fighters' Greatest Hits album could be seen as "premature".

The band's frontman said they had been putting off releasing a "best of" album for a long time, despite having a long standing obligation with their record company to do so.

Speaking to Radio 1's Chris Moyles, Grohl said: "It still seems premature because we're still a functioning, active band. Those things can look like an obituary.

"We were asked to do this a long time ago. We wrote it into a deal a long time ago - that's how it works.

"They started asking about four years ago, and we said, 'Don't we need some hits?'"

The 16-track LP, which was released on Monday, features hits from their six albums to date.

Grohl added: "It's like a CliffsNotes version of what we've been doing for the last 15 years. I think there are better songs than some of those."

The band are set to perform at this year's MTV EMA Awards in Berlin tomorrow night where they're nominated in the best rock category.

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Lindsay Lohan brands her father a 'lunatic'

Lindsay Lohan has branded her father a 'lunatic'.

The 'Mean Girls’ actress – who is seeking a restraining order from Michael Lohan – doesn’t want her dad in her life because he has abused everyone in her family.

She wrote on her Twitter page: "My father is a lunatic and doesn't even deserve such a title since he's never been around in my life other than when he'd threaten me and my family. He should be where he has always put himself after verbally abusing and physically abusing people all my life,-behind bars.

'Its so sad to get a phone call from my baby sister just now asking, 'why is daddy doing this?’ Through tears. He’s crossed the lines and hurt me and my family 4 the last time, So much for having a 'dad’,.. I’m going to spend some time with the ones that love me and i love now (sic).'

Lindsay also said she wants to change her surname because she doesn’t want to be associated with Michael.

She said: 'The next shopping spree I’m going on is for a new last name!!!'

Michael hit back at his daughter claiming he is only trying to help her as he is concerned she is addicted to prescription drugs and wants her to go to rehab.

He said: 'I want my daughter off prescription medication. She never needed it in her life, I’m not going to watch my daughter die. Hate me now, but you love me more later because I’m gonna turn her life around.'

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