Jack Johnson readies fifth album

Jack Johnson will release his fifth studio album in June.

'To The Sea’ was co-produced by Johnson with bass player Merlo Podlewski, keyboard player Zach Gill, drummer Adam Topol and engineer Robert Carranza.

The album was recorded at Johnson’s solar powered studios, The Mango Tree in Hawaii and the Solar Powered Plastic Plant in Los Angeles.

Johnson has sold 18 million albums to date.

'To The Sea’ will be released on June 4. The first single 'You And Your Heart’ will be released this week.


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Love Music Hate Racism to launch election campaign with gig in Barking

Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR) is pleased to announce a diverse show at the Broadway Theatre, Barking on Saturday 17th April.

The gig is a positive response to the electioneering of the fascist British National Party (BNP) whose leader Nick Griffin plans to stand as an MP in this year’s general election. The BNP have spread their message of hatred and racism across the borough for too long, this is our response.

'Love Music Hate Racism is not prepared to just sit back and let the BNP do their worst. To show our disgust we’ve teamed up with local activists and residents in Barking & Dagenham to bill a night which represents the diversity of the borough.' – Lee Billingham, National Organiser, Love Music Hate Racism.

The exciting LMHR gig consists of an eclectic line up which features artists local and national, young and old. including:

Jerry Dammers (DJ-set)
The King Blues
Griminal
Ghetts
Where's Huey?

At the top of the bill we have the legendary Jerry Dammers, a founding member of the Specials and writer of 'Free Nelson Mandela' Jerry is no stranger to the anti-racist movement, playing countless LMHR gigs over the years. He’ll be spinning tracks from ska, rocksteady and dub, to dancehall, dubstep and jungle.

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Kings Of Leon most downloaded in UK history

Kings Of Leon's 'Only By The Night' has been named the highest selling digital album ever in the UK.

The 2008 classic has over 250,000 downloads in Great Britain, knocking Lady Gaga and Florence + The Machine into second and third place respectivley, according to research conducted by the Official Chart Company.

OCC boss Martin Talbot said, "To date just 12 albums have passed the 100,000 download mark, but the explosive success of Kings of Leon illustrates the growing popularity of album downloading among music fans, which has been steadily increasing over the past three years."

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Katy Perry and Robert Downey Jr. to present Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

Katy Perry and Robert Downey Jr. are set to present prizes at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday (27.03.10).

The famous pair are among a host of stars, including Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Chris Rock, Jackie Chan, Jonah Hill, Queen Latifah, David Spade and Dev Patel, who will give out prizes at this weekend’s ceremony in Los Angeles.

The event – which is being hosted by 'Mall Cop’ actor Kevin James – will also feature performances from 'Rudeboy’ singer Rihanna and teen sensation Justin Bieber, while eight-time Olympic speed skating medallist Apolo Anton Ohno will attempt to set a new world record for being catapulted into the show's green slime via the Kids' Choice Awards Slime Slingshot.

Voting in 19 categories for the 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards – which take place at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion – is still open.

'Hannah Montana’ star Miley Cyrus has the most nominations after receiving nods for Favourite Singer, Favourite TV Actress and Favourite Movie Actress, as well as Favourite Song for her track 'Party in the USA'.

In both music categories she faces competition from Lady Gaga - whose single 'Paparazzi' made the Favourite Song list - and Taylor Swift, whose track 'You Belong with Me' is competing for the Favourite Song title.

Black Eyed Peas are also up for two awards, Favourite Single for 'I Gotta Feeling' and Favourite Group.

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Placebo confirm Exit Festival

Having already released first round of artists that were the Chemical Brothers, Mika, Royksopp, Crystal Castles, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Ricardo Villalobos, Moderat live, Josh Wink, Crookers, Boys Noize, Erol Alkan, Ed Banger's SebastiAn, Busy P, DJ Mehdi and Ida Engberg. EXIT are excited to announce another round of impressive artists for this year's festival!

Joining the already diverse line up, on the Main Stage are the eagerly anticipated vital and emotive sounds of Placebo, the undisputed Queen of hip hop Missy Elliott, electronic punk, disco lords LCD Soundsystem, and renowned Aussie drum'n'bass crew Pendulum live.

The world famous Dance Arena adds David Guetta, Laidback Luke, A-Trak, Dirty South, Black Rose (Jesse Rose & Henrik Schwarz), Riva Starr, Solomun, Ost & Kjex live with a gospel choir no less, and Wannabe A Star.

If that wasn't enough, EXIT is crammed with 25 stages featuring a broad and staggering array of artists. The Fusion Stage is where you will find cool bands such as Does it Offend You Yeah?, Midnight Juggernauts, Jamaica, Antenat and Bambi Molesters to name but a few. While the Happynovisad Stage in Association with Resident Advisor this year continues to showcase some of the best cuttings edge and upcoming talent from the world of electronic, featuring showcases from;

Warp Records feat Hudson Mohawke, Clark live, Time Exile live and Rustie,
Bristol Takeover feat Joker, Pinch, Gemmy and MC Nomad
Sound Pellegrino feat Brodinksi, Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team, and L-VIS 1990
Club Automatic feat D-Bridge, Instra:mental and MC:SP

The Elektrana stage features the best in electronic up & coming bands such as The Twelves, We Have Band, Tesla Boy, Starsmith, Jevelen, Romantic Jurgen and many more. And for those who like their music a bit tougher, the Explosive Stage brings you the best in hardcore and thrash metal. Acts include; Behemoth, Suicidal Tendencies, The Exploited, Al & The Blackcats, Ex Deo, Decapitated, Inspector Cluso and a whole lot more!

Taking place from Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th July, in the magical Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the river Danube, EXIT has a variety of stages to appeal to absolutely everyone, cheap food and drink onsite and the best campsite entertainment whilst bathing in the hot Balkan sunshine. EXIT festival ticks all the right boxes and is still the best value festival ticket around!

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Cheryl Cole admits 'mistakes'

Cheryl Cole admits she "makes mistakes" and "bad choices" just like everybody else.

The 'Fight for This Love' singer - who recently separated from husband Ashley Cole after it was alleged he cheated on her with several different women - loves being an inspiration to other women but is adamant she often has regrets about her own life.

The 26-year-old beauty - who was found guilty of assaulting a nightclub toilet attendant in 2003 - said: "I'm still a human being, so obviously there's going to be times when I make mistakes or make a bad choice or a bad outfit - whatever the case may be. But I'm hoping that is also inspirational to other women, it's just one of those things."

Cheryl was recently voted the Most Inspiration Woman of the Decade, beating the likes of Dame Helen Mirren, Oprah Winfrey and Britain's Queen Elizabeth.

On learning about the honor, Cheryl told BBC Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton: "I'm stuck for words. Do you know what, there's not a better feeling actually that you can have than being an inspiration to someone else, whether it's through a song, or something you say or what you wear. I just love the feeling of inspiring other women."

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Spandau Ballet headline The Isle Of Man Bay Festival

Based over the weekend of 18th, 19th and 20th June 2010, The Isle Of Man Bay Festival is a boutique festival that has brought together a diverse array of talent that will see three nights of pop, nostalgia and for the first time ever a live collaboration of the TV sensations X-Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.

As the first festival of its kind on the Isle Of Man, it is a real pop dream with headliners Spandau Ballet, JLS, Calvin Harris and The Saturdays to name a few.

The Bay Festival has emerged out of the Peel Bay Festival of 2007 that saw The Who, Madness, Ronan Keating, Robin Gibb, Mcfly and many others perform on the Isle Of Man over seven day’s during the legendary annual TT motorcycle race.

Festival organisers have now made the festival a three-day camping event, while keeping the essence and diverse roots of the original event. The Friday evening is going to be a modern day Top Of The Pops live with Britain’s biggest pop acts JLS, The Saturdays and Lemar all take to the tented stage.

Having made one of the most celebrated comebacks of the past 20 years the mighty Spandau Ballet will be making their first ever appearance on the Isle Of Man on the Saturday evening. Also on the bill are pop rockers The Feeling and chart sensation Calvin Harris

The final day is a plethora of the old and new. In the afternoon X-Factor Meets Britain’s Got Talent where finalists from each show such as Olly Murs, Leon Jackson, Diversity and Signature bring TV to life. In the evening it is the turn of Here And Now, The Very Best Of The 80’s, Rick Astley, Boy George, Kim Wilde plus other legends of the 80’s will bring the weekend to a nostalgic pop filled dance fest end.

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Jessica Simpson targeted by PETA

Jessica Simpson has been targeted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for wearing snakeskin.

The singer-and-actress – who was recently photographed wearing a bag, jacket and shoes all made from animal skin – has been sent a video by the animal rights group urging her to change her ways and stop wearing outfits made from lizards, alligators and snakes.

In the video, actor Joaquin Phoenix says: "Did you know that mother snakes keep their eggs warm by wrapping their bodies around the eggs and then shivering to generate heat? Exotic animals are mostly unknown to us, and so is what they suffer before being turned into belts and bags?"

The campaign clip has also been sent to stars including Catherine Zeta-Jones, Victoria Beckham, Sarah Jessica Parker and Paris Hilton.

This is not the first time PETA has attacked Jessica for her treatment of animals.

The American star recently said she was thinking of getting a pet pig to replace her dog Daisy, who was snatched by a coyote last year, and questioned whether she would have to give up eating pork.

In response, PETA said: 'Pigs, who are smarter than dogs and every bit as sensitive to pain and stress, don't belong in Jessica's stomach or carted around as her latest accessory."

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Creamfields 2010 line up to be announced live on Radio 1

It has been announced that the highly anticipated Creamfields 2010 line up will be revealed exclusively on BBC Radio 1 on Friday 26th March from 8pm.

The multi award winning festival which won 'Best Dance Festival’ at last years UK Festival Awards, will take place on August Bank Holiday weekend and returns to its rural home of Daresbury in Cheshire.

In addition all tickets including day and hospitality tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday 26th March. Early Bird camping tickets are currently on sale now at £100+BF (*Limited Offer). www.ticketline.co.uk / Tel: 0844 888 4401.

The festival which became a 2 day camping show in 2008 attracted a record breaking sell out crowd of 60,000 people last year. Today’s announcement coincides with the launch of the festivals new look website www.creamfields.com

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U2 guitarist The Edge fighting protesters in US

U2 guitarist The Edge is fighting protesters in California who want to stop him building a five-home development.

The 47-year-old musician – real name David Evans - insists his plans to build on 156 acres of land which he purchased for £6.4 million, will not be intrusive to the scenery of the exclusive Sierra Canyon district of Malibu and thinks he will eventually win over local residents who are currently opposed to his ideas.

He said: 'I believe most of the local opposition is softening as I communicate my intentions of how these homes will collectively compliment the landscape.

'There is a small group of locals who are very vocal and simply want to stop all development of any kind.'

Malibu Mayor Pro Tem Jefferson Wagner insisted the development would be out of character for the area.

He said: 'This is not what Malibu is about. These kind of places are ego run riot.'

The 'Sweetest Thing’ rocker will now put his case to the California Coastal Commission in June, where officials will decide if his plans can go ahead.

The Edge and his U2 bandmates – Bono, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. – are well known for campaigning on environmental issues, but have come under criticism in the past for their lavish, expensive outdoor stage shows.

Last year, they infuriated locals in Dublin, Ireland, with excessive sound levels during their shows at the city’s Croke Park stadium.

An investigation found the group played over the 75 decibel level set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a total of 12 times during the three concerts, but tour promoters were fined just £33,125.

However, some local residents blasted the "paltry" penalty.

Pat Gates, chairperson of the Croke Park Area Residents' Alliance, said: "It is a paltry penalty, it really isn't a disincentive.

"They would write that off in terms of planning for such things. Any fines that do accrue to the city council should be invested back into the local community, as they were the ones that put up with it."

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Sting and Elton John to headline Mawazine Festival

Moroccan music festival 'Mawazine’ will this year be headlined by global superstars including Elton John, Sting, B.B.King, Santana, Mika, Julio Iglesias, and Thievery Corporation. The free music festival which is now in its 9th successful year, is held in the capital city Rabat offers a truly diverse and culturally exciting line up across nine days (21- 29 May, 2010).

The festival was attended by in excess of 2 million people in 2008 and focuses on a diversity of sounds and rhythms and has become one of the world’s greatest international festivals in recent years. The festival is hosted throughout the capital city of Morocco, Rabat with 12 venues hosting 40 countries and in excess of 1,700 artists.

Previous years have seen such artists as: Witney Houston, Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder.

Since its establishment in 2001, the Maroc Cultures Association has provided the Region of Rabat with a prestigious thematic festival offering a universal and value-focused approach: MAWAZINE – RHYTHMS OF THE WORLD {RYTHMES DU MONDE). The Festival, which places the emphasis on promoting a diversity of sounds and rhythms and which has become one of the world’s greatest international festivals in recent years, will take place this year from 21 to 29 May.

50 Cent talks sex with Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Rihanna

50 Cent wants to have unprotected sex with Beyonce Knowles, Lady Gaga and Rihanna.

The 'Candy Shop’ rapper has a crush on all three singers and would love to settle down and have children with the stars.

He said: 'I would kiss Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Rihanna. I would marry Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Rihanna in Africa, I’d have 3 wives! And I would avoid wearing condoms and have really big families.'

While he is a big admirer of the pop beauties, 50 is furious about Beyonce and Gaga’s video for their single 'Telephone’ as he believes it highlights sexism against men in the music industry.

The hip-hop star – real name Curtis Jackson – told MTV News: 'I think the video is hot. But there’s a shot in the video in the diner that’s just breasts. And it looks great, but if I shot the same shot in my music video, they would make me edit that immediately.

'Even if I had someone who was recognisable female talent that was part of the project, they wouldn’t allow that to go. They would think it was you taking advantage of a girl for marketing purposes or whatever.

'It’s their personal perception of your intentions of how you utilise it. Like 'It’s Britney b***h’ nobody has a problem with that. But if I say, 'It’s 50 b***h,’ everyone’s like, 'Oh my god! You got to edit that.’ '

Cheryl Cole voted Most Inspirational Woman of the Decade

Cheryl Cole has been voted the Most Inspirational Woman of the Decade.

The 'Fight for This Love’ singer – who has been focusing on her solo career since she separated from her soccer star spouse Ashley Cole last month following claims he cheated on her several times – was named as the celebrity female who has made the biggest impression on other women.

The 26-year-old pop star was given the honour for both her 'beauty' and 'success' – with 29 per cent of her fans praising her looks and 51 per cent in awe of her career.

A survey taken out on the cosmetic treatment review website, www.goodsurgeonguide.co.uk asked over 1,100 British women their views on a number of the world’s biggest celebrities.

Actress Dame Helen Mirren polled second, chat show host Oprah Winfrey was placed third and Jennifer Aniston came fourth while Britain’s Queen Elizabeth was surprisingly named the sixth most inspirational woman.

Katie Piper, the model who survived a horrifying acid attack, was named fifth in the list.

Author J. K. Rowling, TV personality Sharon Osbourne, singer Kylie Minogue and sportswoman Amy Williams – who took gold in the skeleton competition at the Winter Olympics – completed the top 10.

Christiana Clogg, owner of The Good Surgeon Guide, said: 'It is great that the results show these women as inspirational for a variety of reasons. Success is something that most women aspire to have, not necessarily success in the public eye, but success on a personal level.'

The survey also asked the same group of females about who has made the least impression on them over the past 10 years.

Model-turned-body builder Jodie Marsh has topped this list, followed by a number of British stars, including Tara Palmer Tomkinson, reality TV stars Chantelle Houghton and Kerry Katona, Rebecca Loos – who claimed to have had an affair with soccer star David Beckham - and actress Helen Flanagan.

Top 10 Most Inspirational Women of the Decade:

1. Cheryl Cole
2. Dame Helen Mirren
3. Oprah Winfrey
4. Jennifer Aniston
5. Katie Piper
6. Queen Elizabeth
7. J. K. Rowling
8. Sharon Osbourne
9. Kylie Minogue
10. Amy Williams

Top 10 Least Inspirational Women of the Decade:

1. Jodie Marsh
2. Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
3. Kerry Katona
4. Amy Winehouse
5. Amanda Holden
6. Rebecca Loos
7. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
8. Lady Isabella Harvey
9. Chantelle Houghton
10. Helen Flanagan

Avril Lavigne gets hold of Brody Jenner

Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner were seen 'cosying up' at a party on Monday (22.03.10).

The 'Girlfriend’ singer - who filed for divorce from rocker husband Deryck Whibley last October, a month after they separated - and the hunky reality TV star were at new Los Angeles nightspot Industry and onlookers say the pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other.

One fellow reveller said: "Avril and Brody were cosying up in a banquette. The two were dancing, singing, drinking and having a blast.

"They definitely looked extremely friendly."

Avril and Brody were first linked together last month and friends say they have been enjoying 'low-key' dates.

One said: "They're hooking up but they're keeping it low-key.

"You can tell they're into each other and both like to have a good time. They're cute together."

Since splitting from Deryck - who she was married to for three years - Avril, 25, has been romantically linked with actor Wilmer Valderrama and oil heir Brandon Davis, but pals insisted she was just friends with both men.

Brody was most recently dating Playboy playmate Jayde Nicole, but they split in December.

After revealing she and Deryck were divorcing, Avril was adamant the pair would remain friends.

She said: "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."

Simon Cowell backs animal charity after dog licking incident

Simon Cowell claims the worst day of his life was only improved when his dog licked his face.

The music mogul loves animals so much he is now throwing his considerable weight behind a new campaign by the World Society for Protection of Animals charity, called 'Animals Matter to Me’.

Speaking about his dark day, Simon said: 'Waiting up for me was my pet dog, and he jumped up, licked my face, was happy to see me and everything was happy again.

'The World Society for Protection of Animals struck a chord with me, as it’s a global charity that recognises the needs of animals around the world.'

Although he is backing the campaign, Simon doesn’t presently own any pets, because his work as a judge on shows such as 'The X Factor’ and 'Britain’s Got Talent’ in the UK and 'American Idol’ mean he doesn’t have the time to care for them properly.

He added: 'When I was growing up, we had pets, and I was taught early on that you have to respect animals. I don’t have pets now, simply because I travel too much to take on the responsibility. But owning pets has had an immensely positive impact on my life and I think animals deserve our protection.'

The multi-millionaire star has previously given money to several animal charities, secretly donating $165,000-a-year to an animal shelter run by 'Exorcist' actress Linda Blair in California.

He also donated most of the 179 mirrors he received for his 50th birthday last year to be auctioned to raise money for the Battersea Dogs Home in London.

Anyone wishing to join the 'Animals Matter to Me’ campaign can sign up at www.AnimalsMatterToMe.org

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Davy Knowles returns to the UK for four shows in April

Britain’s most enigmatic roots guitarist since the heyday of the Yardbirds, 22-year-old Isle Of Man-born Davy Knowles returns to the UK this April with his band Back Door Slam and his brand new album 'Coming Up For Air', which was released in November last year by Blixstreet Records.

Davy Knowles will be playing four dates across the UK taking in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London in support of 'Coming Up For Air’. The album has received much critical acclaim in the UK over the last couple of months including articles in The Sunday Times Culture, Classic Rock and appearances on BBC Breakfast TV , BBC London and Kerrang radio.

Davy’s last gig in the UK in February this year was to a packed and eager 100 Club that saw Davy perform a truly masterful and mesmerizing set. The Isle of Man native is proving that blues/rock guitar could very well be the next big thing with a style that unites young and old blues followers. The ever-expanding army of Davy Knowles fans will surely agree!

You can catch him at one of the following dates

Sunday 4th April - King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
Monday 5th April - Night and Day Café, Manchester
Tuesday 6th - 02 Academy, Birmingham
Wednesday 7th - Bush Hall, London

www.myspace.com/davyknowlesbackdoorslam
www.davyknowles.com

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Cypress Hill 'Trouble Seeker' collaboration clip

Cypress Hill has released an exclusive 'in the studio' video of System of a Down’s Daron Malakian producing and playing on the song "Trouble Seeker."

The guitar heavy track will appear on the hip-hop legend's eighth studio album, Rise Up, available everywhere 4/20. The band's first album in six years will also feature guest appearances from Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, Marc Anthony, Pitbull, and more.



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Justin Bieber would date a fan

The 16-year-old star – who is currently in the UK promoting 'Baby' the second single from his debut album 'My World’ – admitted he would go out with one of his female admirers, but they'd have to make him laugh first.

In a live MySpace chat, which can be seen at www.myspace.com/myspacetoday, he said: "It’s whatever the situation is, if it happens, it happens. I think that I'm not going to limit myself.

"I look for a girl that can make me laugh, I like a girl that has a nice smile and nice eyes.'

The Canadian singer has had three girlfriends in his life but admits none of them have been 'The One’.

He said: "I haven’t been in love, not yet.'

The teen sensation also revealed 28-year-old singer Beyonce Knowles is his ideal woman because she is "super hot".

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Heidi Klum and Seal set unusual dress code for wedding renewal

Heidi Klum and Seal have asked guests to dress as brides and grooms for the forthcoming renewal of their wedding vows.

The couple – who tied the knot in May 2005 – throw an annual party to reaffirm their commitment to one another and always ask partygoers to come in themed fancy dress, this year they want them to be 'married’ as well.

Heidi told E! News: "It's going to be all brides and all grooms. All of the women will be brides and all of the men will be grooms.

"Just one day, I woke up and I was like, 'Oh, I know what I am going to do this year.’ I like to have fun and I like to make it fun for my family and friends."

Last year, Heidi and Seal – who raise four children together, daughters Leni, five, and four-month-old Lou, and sons Henry, four, and three-year-old Johan – celebrated with a 'white trash’ themed ceremony.

The 36-year-old supermodel had her hair braded into cornrows and donned a tight, nylon tracksuit, while her Seal, 47, sported a mullet, with the occasion presided over by an Elvis Presley impersonator.

The couple were joined by around 75 friends, including actress Debra Messing and actor Matthew Perry, who wore a variety of casual items, including jean shorts, leather jackets and leopard-print patterned tops.

After the ceremony, guests sipped Mexican beer and ate food from the country, while partying on the patio to 60s music.

Explaining why the couple renew their vows annually, Seal previously said: "We love it. It's great saying your vows again. You remember who it was you fell in love with. It's also a good excuse to have a big party, and we have a different theme every year."

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New York Dolls' Sylvain Sylvain and Dead Boys' Cheetah Chrome collaborate

Smog Veil Records recently announced the debut recording – and musical collaboration – of two of punk rocks’ most prolific icons: flamboyant guitarist Sylvain Sylvain of the legendary 'New York Dolls’ and Cheetah Chrome (of proto punk-rock band 'Rocket From The Tombs’ as well as the later 'Dead Boys’) have merged into a new super-group called Batusis. Seeing how Sylvain Sylvain and Cheetah have been friends for long, it was only a question of time before a creative collaboration came to fruition.

By the way, the Batusi was a go-go dance invented for the 60’s TV-series 'Batman’ and is a pun on the then popular dance called Watusi (feel free to look up on Wikipedia as to how the Batusi is performed). Back to the music and the project.

Having played around with possible names for the new formation, Sylvain performed his own take on the Batusi while Cheetah cracked his head over how to baptise the group. After Syl had explained his rather strange dance moves, Cheetah decided that it would be the perfect name for their joint project and Batusis was born.

Since the musical roots of both musicians are steeped in rock 'n’ roll, it comes as little surprise that this is what Batusis sounds like, with a dash of garage-glam thrown in for good measure.

The dynamic duo (I’m talking Sylvain and Cheetah, not Batman and Robin) will premiere the highly anticipated Batusis project at America’s top music gathering SXSW in Austin, Texas, on March 18th. This will be followed by a nationwide UK tour during the first two weeks in May, which in turn will coincide with the vinyl as well as the digital download release of the self-titled 4-track EP on May 4th (both in the UK and in the US).
The 4-track EP also features Enzo Penizzotto on bass and Thommy Price on drums – the driving rhythm section for none other than Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. In addition, the album has been produced by Ken Koomer (Emmylou Harris, Steve Earl), while sound-engineer Charlie Brocco (George Harrison, Fleetwood Mac) contributed to the overall excellence.

The debut recordings will be released on collectable multi-coloured vinyl, with eco-friendly recycled content jacket and full-colour two-sided insert, and also on digital download. Phew, I hope you made a note of it, folks!

The EP will be reviewed on Music-News nearer the time. Meanwhile, tune in again at the same Batusis time on the same Batusis channel. What am I saying, just check them out on: www.myspace.com/batusis

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Girls Aloud use elastic bands to keep shoes on

Girls Aloud keep their shoes on with elastic bands.

The 'No Good Advice’ hitmakers – Kimberley Walsh, Cheryl Cole, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Nadine Coyle – worry about losing their footwear when performing tricky dance routines on stage, so have learned to secure them to prevent accidents.

Kimberley revealed: 'My best kept fashion secret is that when Girls Aloud are on tour we have see-through elastic bands that wrap around our feet so that our shoes don’t fall off while dancing.'

Kimberley’s favourite fashion purchases are shoes and she is particularly pleased that she and her bandmate Nicola take the same size as they can swap.

She added: 'Nicola has the most interesting and extravagant wardrobe. She also has a really good shoe collection. We’re both a size five, so I know they’d all fit me.'

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Ultravox tour and Vienna for no.1 campaign

Following their 2009 comeback, Ultravox will hit the road again in April 2010, to present the 'Return To Eden Part II', tour. This follows amazing fan reaction, phenomenal public demand, very high critical acclaim and stellar reviews from the media. The band will perform six shows across the UK with more to follow in the form of a six date German tour and numerous additional dates throughout the rest of Europe.

Prior to the Ultravox London Hammersmith show (April 11, 2010), the official Ultravox Fanclub - Extreme Voice has announced the first live appearance by Messengers since 2002. Those who were around during the Ultravox hey day will fondly recall the Messengers - who not only opened up for Ultravox, but would also augment the live line-up of the main act. The Messengers will play the famed 100 Club, on the afternoon of April 11, 2010. Tickets for the event are still available via ultravox.org.uk or at wegottickets.com.

In other news, the long awaited 2009 live album Ultravox Live at the Roundhouse, will get a UK release on April 5, 2010 on EMI in two formats: a DVD + 2CD Special Edition containing the full 18 track live performance in both audio and video, plus a 39 minute 'Building Eden' reformation documentary, and a 13 track highlights CD (audio only). To celebrate the release, Townsend Records are giving away a limited amount of exclusive A4 'Return to Eden' Art prints.

Vienna for Number one campaign aims to see Ultravox finally get to number one with 'Vienna' on the eve of their UK tour, is gaining momentum, almost thirty years on from the time it was held off the top slot by both John Lennon and Joe Dolce.

Interestingly, Joe Dolce himself has launched a rival campaign in a bid to repeat history. The Facebook group urges fans to purchase and download the Vienna single from any legal UK based source such as Amazon or Itunes.

Downloads will be from Sunday, March 28 to Saturday, April 3 only. Overseas fans can join in by going to nokiamusic.co.uk - this is how Rage Against the Machine Fans outside the UK made their purchases count towards the UK chart.

The campaign Youtube channel , including STV and BBC Radio coverage can be viewed at youtube.com/viennacampaign. Join the Facebook campaign page or sign up to myspace.com/officialviennacampaign

Midge Ure's autobiography 'If I Was' is now being re-released on August 31st 2010 in the UK, apparently with additional new chapter. It's been reported that that the additional chapter may cover Ultravox's reformation and the Return to Eden tour. And don't overlook Ultravox's keyboardist/violinist released his ninth solo album in Autumn 2009 entitled 'Refine.' Visit billycurrie.com for more info.

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Susan Boyle thief to face court

A teenager who allegedly stole money from Susan Boyle’s home is to face court.

The break-in happened at the Scottish singer’s home in West Lothian, Scotland, on January 26 and local police have now confirmed the suspect is to face trial.

A spokesman for Lothian and Borders Police said: 'A 16-year-old youth has been arrested and charged in connection with a theft that happened at a property in Blackburn.'

Susan was left badly shaken by the incident and her representatives have issued a statement thanking "local police for their help and support'.

On the night the break-in took place, the 'Wild Horses’ singer had returned home after a day in the recording studio to lay down vocals for Simon Cowell's Helping Haiti charity single 'Everybody Hurts’ to discover the intruder.

After being spotted on the stairs, the teenager turned and ran past the scared music star.

A source said at the time: "Susan got home to find an intruder halfway up her stairs. She was with another female, who was dropping her off, it is just as well she was.'

After the incident Susan's eldest brother John insisted she needed round-the-clock care and security because of her global fame.

He said: "She needs 24-hour care. She needs to be looked after."

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Sharon Osbourne gives Simon Cowell her blessing

Sharon Osbourne thinks Simon Cowell and his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy are 'perfect' for each other.

The TV star – who is a judge on Simon’s show 'America’s Got Talent’ and was previously on the judging panel of his UK programme 'The X Factor’ – has met Mezghan and thinks Simon has found his 'Miss Right’.

She said: 'I know her, she’s an extremely classy and elegant woman. I think they’re a perfect couple and they bring out the best in each other.'

Sharon, 57, insists she has always been on good terms with Simon, despite her exit from 'The X Factor’ in 2008, but doesn’t think she would ever make a return to the pop search show.

She said: 'Simon likes to be around beautiful young women. That’s not me and I’m too much of a loose cannon. He doesn’t want me telling him there’s something wrong with his baby. Not that there is, but he never knows what’s coming out of my mouth. He likes to know what’s coming next.'

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The Strokes eye September release

Having almost finished recording The Strokes and eye up a late-summer album release.

Spin magazine say that the NYC rockers have almost finished recording in their hometown and that the album is a more collaborative affair than any of their previous efforts.

"I've written a lot of melodies for it, but the other guys have also contributed a lot more: melodies, choruses, parts," Julian Casablancas told the magazine. "It's way more collaborative. So it'll have a different feel than our other albums."

The band have also been confirmed as headliners for the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago between August 6 and 8. The Strokes will also headline nights at the Isle Of Wight Festival (June 12) and Rockness (June 11 or 13).

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Jennifer Lopez puts her family first

Jennifer Lopez is putting her home life before her career for the first time.

The actress-and-singer - who has two-year-old twins Max and Emme with husband Marc Anthony has enjoyed spending time away from the spotlight and thinks it has helped her realise what's important to her.

She said: "I think you have to know what is most important to you. And I think you have to realise that as much as you put into work, you have to put into your relationship and your children - but more so. That is how you balance it.

"For me, my family is the most important thing and everything else comes after that. It is hard to do everything, but you just have to. You have to make that effort. I have put so much time into my career in the past, so much time trying to get ahead and all that. But you have to do as much and then more for your home life too."

The 40-year-old beauty who is set to release a new album in the summer and stars in the romantic comedy 'The Back-Up Plan' admits she is still on a "learning curve" as a mother.

She said: "I try to spend all my free time with Marc and the babies. It's all a learning curve really. The last year has been an amazing time for us, me and Marc. I just wish I could be in two places at once. I would rather be at home now with my babies if I could be."

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Ash to be joined by Bloc Party guitarist on tour

Ash are pleased to announce the recruitment of Russell Lissack for their forthcoming UK Tour.

Russell will bolster the 3 piece on guitars and keyboards, for a tour that includes an extra London show at Koko on 6th May.

Russell - of Bloc Party and solo project Pin Me Down - is a life long Ash fan, "I've always loved Ash, my first ever stage performance was part of an Ash covers band, so when they asked me to join them on their forthcoming tour I jumped at the chance!"

Tim Wheeler, "We first met at the South By South West in 2005, we’d heard he and Kele Okereke met when Russell was playing Ash songs at a party, so we've always felt that connection with him. We've loved Bloc Party since their first single and have always really admired his guitar playing."

Ash’s tour coincides with the release of their compilation A - Z Volume 1 on 19th April. The compilation marks the halfway point in Ash’s groundbreaking 26 single campaign, the A-Z Series. Wrapping up singles A to M alongside a host of bonus material, the compilation illustrates Ash’s rejuvenated creative zeal. It is also available in a limited edition CD/DVD format featuring the '50-minute A-Z tour documentary' A is For Ash.

Following their autumn A-Z road trip, this new tour covers more traditional venues, with the Electric Ballroom now SOLD OUT a second London date has been added at Koko on May 6th.

UK TOUR DATES:
19th APRIL, SOUTHAMPTON, University (www.seetickets.com)
20th APRIL, CAMBRIDGE, Junction (www.junction.co.uk)
21st APRIL, NORWICH, Waterfront (www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk)
23rd APRIL, BIRMINGHAM, Irish Centre (www.gigsandtours.co.uk)
24th APRIL, LEEDS, Metropolitan (www.lunatickets.co.uk)
25th APRIL, NEWCASTLE, O2 Academy (www.gigsandtours.com)
27th APRIL, GLASGOW, O2 ABC (www.gigsinscotland.com)
28th APRIL, MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (www.gigsandtours.com)
30th APRIL, BRISTOL, O2 Academy (www.gigsandtours.com)
1st MAY BRIGHTON, Concorde (www.seetickets.com)
2nd MAY OXFORD, O2 Academy (www.gigsandtours.com)
4th MAY LONDON, Electric Ballroom SOLD OUT
5th MAY, NORTHAMPTON, Roadmender (www.seetickets.com)
6th MAY, LONDON, Koko (www.seetickets.com)

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Arcade Fire to headline Oxegen

Arcade Fire return this summer to play their first European live dates since 2007 including a headline slot at OXEGEN.

Following the release of their Grammy nominated albums Funeral and Neon Bible, Arcade Fire have toured Europe extensively. The band and their releases topped 'Best of Decade' polls around the world – with Funeral charting at Number 6 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of The Decade.

2007 saw the band play other major international music festivals including, Coachella, Glastonbury, Reading and Rock en Seine, and a US tour with LCD Soundsystem which culminated in a 30,000 capacity show on Randall’s Island in New York.

'the Arcade Fire produce a sound so explosive you fear the crackling speakers might rupture,' The Guardian 2007.

Arcade Fire are renowned for their breathtaking live performances and the last time they were in Ireland, their two shows at the Phoenix Park sold out 20,000 tickets in a matter of minutes. It’s a performance that promises to be unmissable!

Also announced today is Fatboy Slim. A true icon of dance music, Fatboy Slim returns to Ireland following his sold out performance at Marlay Park last summer. He’s won two Brit Awards as a solo artist and in 2007 received an Ivor Novello Award for 'outstanding contribution to British music’. A pioneer of the big beat sound, Fatboy Slim’s 1998 album You’ve Come A Long Way Baby is a classic of the genre and features the massive tunes 'The Rockafeller Skank’, 'Right Here, Right Now’ and 'Praise You’. Most recently, he’s collaborated with David Byrne on concept album 'Here Lies Love’ which features Santigold and Martha Wainwright and is released in April.

Winner of Best Overseas Festival 2009 at the UK Festival Awards, OXEGEN returns to Punchestown Racecourse from Thursday 8th–Sunday 11th July and the line-up is already shaping up to be one of our strongest and most diverse ever!

Just like previous years, we asked you to tell us who you most wanted to see and we’ve brought together a bill full of your favourite artists.

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Bearded Theory Festival 2010 offers up 'busk stops'

Not only is there a great line up for Bearded Theory Festival 2010, but the organisers are giving everyone the opportunity to perform around the site with 'Busk Stops’. There will be strategically placed 'Busk Stops’ around the festival site for you to sing/play/perform in front of the crowd during the stage breaks.

The Saturday is hosting a day with over ten of the country’s finest skiffle bands, a workshops and the famous wall of skiffle. New to the festival for 2010 is a Craft Village and Village Shop, ensuring that you will want for nothing on site, and if you do maybe it can be found one of the three bars, or the Something Else area. With dancing girls, tea serving wenches and the spanking nuns running open mic stage and serving up tea and coffees from around the world, there is much more than just music at this year’s event.

Bearded Theory Festival will be supporting the charity Oxfam this year and taking place on the weekend of the 14 – 16 May 2010. One of the first festivals of the season and headline acts The King Blues, New Model Army and Dreadzone. Along with other acts including; The Wonder Stuff, Pama International, Neville Staple, Pronghorn, Doctor and The Medics and more. This year the festival is growing with great bands, DJs, and comedians across five stages.

The festival happening at Bradley Nook Farm, Hulland Ward, Ashbourne, Derbyshire are priced as follows:

Adult weekend tickets are priced at £65,
Under 16s weekend tickets are priced at £15,
Weekend tickets for under 12s are priced at £10, and children under 5s are free.
A Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) is priced at £140.

Tickets available now from: www.beardedtheory.co.uk

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Joss Stone turned off by bad breath

Joss Stone says bad breath is her biggest turn-off in a man.

The 22-year-old singer - who is currently single - would never date a guy with halitosis and expects any potential suitors to have minty fresh mouths.

Joss - who previously dated Beau Dozier - said: "There's nothing worse than bad breath. I've snogged people with bad breath who smelt of fags and beer and it made me feel sick."

Although the pop star expects her men to be super-clean, she admits her hair isn't always freshly shampooed.

She added: "I once went a week without washing my hair and I did it deliberately because I wanted the natural oils to mend my hair. It didn't smell, surprisingly, and no one commented on it. They probably thought, 'Oh it's just Joss.' "

Joss has previously admitted she finds it hard to find a man because she is a "free spirit".

The UK soul singer said: "We love for a man to be protective over us, we love for a man to want and have a little tiny bit of jealousy.

"So you go for those guys, but when you want to be the free spirit that you are and just disappear or go on a road trip for two days or to go on tour or whatever that is, then you run into problems because you've chosen a man that's a little bit protective and possessive and jealous."

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Sparklehorse singer commits suicide

Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse has taken his life.

Linkous formed Sparklehorse in Richmond, Virginia in 1995. The first album 'Vivadixiesurbmarinetransmissionplot’ was a minor hit that year.

Even then it was obvious Linkous had problems. A year later he overdosed in a London hotel.

The 1998 album 'Good Morning Spider’ was about Linkous’s near death experience.

The last album from Sparklehorse was the unreleased but heavily downloaded 'Dark Night Of the Soul’ in 2009.

Linkous committed suicide on Saturday, March 6th, 2010.

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Tangerine Dream back for Royal Albert Hall date

Legendary electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream hope that Kasabian aren’t sharing their hotel on the night of their 40th Anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall – and it’s not because of the 2010 Brit Award winner’s late-night antics!

Tom Meighan from Kasabian uses the name of Tangerine Dream’s founder member Edgar Froese when checking in - which could lead some serious confusion if they are both staying in the same hotel! It’s no coincidence either; Tom regularly cites Edgar’s work as a major influence on his band.

Luckily, the gig to mark 40 years since Tangerine Dream’s debut album is a one-off show, so the confusion will be short lived!

Tangerine Dream perform at Royal Albert Hall on 1st April, marking 2 anniversary milestones for the Krautrock pioneers; they first performed at the Royal Albert Hall exactly 35 years ago to the day, and it is exactly 40 years since the release of their debut album, the genre defining Electronic Meditation.

Founded in 1967 by Edgar Froese, Tangerine Dream's early 'Pink Years' albums had a pivotal role in the development of Krautrock.

They are described by The New York Times as 'The world's leading synth band"

Tangerine Dream have released over 140 studio and live recordings, including the genre-defining 1973 album Atem (John Peel’s album of the year).

Their repertoire also includes over 20 film soundtracks including Legend, Risky Business, and the cult classic adaptation of Stephen King’s Firestarter.

Tangerine Dream have been nominated for seven Grammy awards.

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Lady GaGa charges double for tickets

LADY GAGA has announced three more UK dates of her Monster Ball tour - but some tickets have almost doubled in price.

Tickets for the tour, which kicked off in Manchester last month, cost between £27.50 and £35.

But the extra dates, which have been organised by a different promoter, are priced between £50 and £75.

Two dates on the current tour, in Sheffield and Nottingham, were postponed earlier this week and will now form part of the star's second outing.

The Live Nation website said the tour had been extended due to "overwhelming response". Tickets go on sale on 12 March.

The Brit-Award winner, known for hits such Paparazzi and Just Dance, will play Birmingham, London and Manchester in May and June - in the same venues she has already visited on the current leg of the tour.

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George Michael to perform at Sydney Mardi Gras

George Michael has confirmed he will be the guest performer at the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras After Party in Sydney this weekend.

The George Michael rumours started when his Australian tour dates coincided with the annual festival.

George will perform at the Mardi Gras after-party hitting the stage at 5am this Sunday.

DJ David Guetta and Kelly Rowland will also perform at the party.


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Paul Weller confirms Øya Festival

Øya Festival is delighted to announce a raft of new additions to the line up for their August event.

This includes the first show of 2010 anywhere that M.I.A has announced, Paul Weller - on his first trip to Norway - LCD Soundsystem and Robyn.

Additionally, a splendid array of Norwegian acts have also been added to the bill including: Motorpsycho, THE CUMSHOTS and Casiokids.

They join the previously announced line up:

Pavement (US)
Iggy & The Stooges (US)
Tony Allen (NG)
Big Boi (US)
La Roux ( UK)
The XX ( UK)
Girls (US)
Fools Gold (US)
Raekwon (US)
Cymbals Eat Guitars (US)
The Gaslight Anthem (US)
Major Lazer (US/UK)
Lindstrøm & Christabelle (NO)
Converge (US)
Surfer Blood (US)
Serena Maneesh (NO)

Plus Norwegian acts:
Altaar / CCTV / Lidolido / Navigators / John Olav Nilsen Og Gjengen / Obliteration / Djerv / Susanne Sundfør / Purified in Blood / The Megaphonic Thrift / Blood Command / Kråkesølv / Pow Pow / Lucy Swann / Mhoo

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Robbie Williams was close to death and didn't care

Robbie Williams was "dying" three years ago.

The 'Bodies' singer admits his spiral into addiction had got so bad that he was close to death in 2007 - and didn't care about it.

He said: "I was not in a good place. I was dying. I got to a point where I really, genuinely didn't care.

"I'd just got fat and depressed before. Then this one was like, you might die, now. Cool!"

Robbie, 36, claims his addiction to drugs began in 1993, when he first took cocaine given to him by an unnamed 80s pop star.

He said: "I'd already tried speed, ecstasy and acid but never cocaine. I think it was a symptom of a problem personally for me, for my own make-up. And also professionally for me where I was, with the people that I was with
and how we were being looked after."

However since a trip to rehab in 2007 Robbie - who is engaged to actress Ayda Field - has been getting his life back on track, although he admits he did pile on the pounds last year because his overuse of the drug cannabis, known as weed, made him constantly hungry.

He told Radio Times magazine: "Did you see me last year? Have a look at last year. Year of the munchie, 2009. Weed, it's such a lovely drug. But it doesn't mix well with me - at all. It doesn't take much to trigger- I mean, I'll get psychosis from a cup of tea! Seriously. The caffeine in that is enough!"

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Roxy Music for Bestival and fancy dress theme announced

Rob da Bank and his trusty team continue conjure strange delights making special plans for another Isle of Wight adventure from September 9th - 12th; Bestival 2010, revealing that this year's fancy dress theme is Fantasy!

Real life legends Roxy Music will be playing a hit-packed set on the main stage on Saturday night with more amazing music from alt-folk sensations Mumford & Sons.

The Temper Trap, Sub Focus and Cornershop al play with BBC Radio 1's newest purveyor of late night beats Alex Metric playing live.

Heads-down psych-garage agents The Jim Jones Revue, off-kilter pop from Everything Everything, bloggers delight Memory Tapes, North London types Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, trad.

Scottish and English folk turned on its head by Erland And The Carnival dysfunctional electro-pop from the incredible Example and mesmerising ensemble singing from Gaggle. We'll also have gruff and grungy folk from Deer Tick, bittersweet drama from Sparrow and the Workshop, alternative rockers Summercamp, the wild and unkempt folk poetry of Crystal Fighters and lush, cascading, scuzz-rocking from the hotly tipped Egyptian Hip-Hop.

One-man indie folk/alt country band Phosphorescent, future jazz from Portico Quartet, Euros Childs' protégésRace Horses lo-fi ramshackleness from Neon Indian, the unprecedented sounds of North Atlantic Oscillation, Gallic new wave house from Mademoiselle Caro & Franck Garcia, soulful singer songwriter Jamie Woon and surf noir from The Bikini Beach Band.

Previously Announced Acts:

Live music from: A Genuine Freakshow / Archie Bronson Outfit / Beardyman / Beth Jeans Houghton / Bookhouse Boys / Chase & Status / Chilly Gonazales / Countryside Alliance Crew / Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip / Deer Tick / Delphic / Dizzee Rascal / Echo and the Bunnymen / Ellie Goulding / Fat Freddy's Drop / Fever Ray / Flying Lotus / Four Tet / French Horn Rebellion / Gil Scott Heron / Glen Matlock / Goldhawks / Here We Go Magic / High Llamas / Hot Chip / Hurts / King Charles / Kitty Daisy & Lewis / Laura J Martin / LCD Soundsystem / Mixhell / Richie Hawtin Presents Plastikman Live / Rolf Harris / Samuel and the Dragon / Simian Mobile Disco / Sisters of Transistors / Spindle and Wit / Starless & Bible Black / Stornoway / Telegraphs / The Antlers / The Boy Who Trapped The Sun / The Cuban Brothers / The Flaming Lips / The Gaslamp Killer / The Japanese Popstars / The Lost Brothers / The Twinkle Brothers / The Vegetable Orchestra / The xx / Three Trapped Tigers / Worship / Tim and Sam Band / Tinie Tempah / Tunng / Ulrich Schnauss / Unicorn Kid / Vitalic

DJ Sets from Rob da Bank: Annie Mac Presents / Back To The Phuture / David Rodigan / Dixon / DJ Derek / Ewan Pearson / Greg Wilson / Nathan Fake / Greg's Greats / Huw Stephens / Jaguar Skills / Jakwob / Joy Orbison / Horse Meat Disco / Mary Anne Hobbs / Ramadanman /SBTRKT / Seth Troxler / The Broken Hearts / Untold

Plus: The return of The Afterburner / The Castle In The Sky Bonfire Extravaganza / Brand Spanking New Fields: The Wishing Tree & Tomorrow's World / Early Bird Ferry Deals / and Myriad Treats & Bestival's usual Merry Mayhem...

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Travis Barker gets DJ AM tattoo

Travis Barker has a new tattoo, a tribute to his late friend DJ AM.

Barker and DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) survived a plane crash in 2008 but the ongoing trauma was too much for Goldstein who died of a drug overdose last August.

Barker’s tatt was completed last Thursday by Mr Cartoon in Los Angeles.

He uploaded the image to Twitter and left this message '@MisterCtoons finished my AM tattoo last night'.


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Jeff Beck denies being Spinal Tap inspiration

It has been widely written over the years that the Nigel Tufnel character in the rock and roll spoof Spinal Tap was based on Jeff Beck. Jeff says it is not him.

'I think the hair was but it ends there,' he tells Undercover. 'I knew that Christopher Guest had been watching me but Nigel is based on different characters from Glam Rock. Ironically, I was the only one who wasn’t Glam Rock. I loved every minute of that movie'.

He first saw the 1984 movie when he was playing at the cinemas years ago. 'I heard it on recommendation,' he says. 'I was watching it at a cinema in Westwood and I was laughing so loud people were telling me to shut-up. It was the funniest thing. They couldn’t see the funny side of it'.



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Katy Perry to become a Smurf

KATY PERRY is set to provide her voice for a film based on the Smurfs, reports have said.

The singer is said to be in talks to portray Smurfette, one of the creatures created by Belgian cartoonist Pierre Culliford in 1958.

According to Variety, British actor Alan Cumming and Doogie Howser M.D. star Neil Patrick Harris are also linked to the project.

Raja Gosnell will reportedly direct the film, which will a mixture of live-action and animation and is set for release in 2011.

The Smurfs were the stars of a popular 1980s TV series and were known for their blue skin, white hats and mushroom houses.

Their complexion has been compared in recent months to that of the aliens in sci-fi hit Avatar - dubbed "Dancing with Smurfs" by one online critic.

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T in the Park tickets sell out

The announcement of the headliners and first raft of must-see names for T in the Park 2010 was met on Tuesday this week with a rapturous reception.

Music fans went into overdrive calling it the best line-up ever, the T in the Park website had a record amount of hits as the bill was repeatedly cited as the strongest yet and fans went crazy for the stellar artists already booked for the bill of the summer, the headliners alone promising them one of the best weekend of their lives.

Take Muse, Eminem and Kasabian, The Black Eyed Peas, The Prodigy and Jay-Z plus the 40 additional artists announced so far and it’s no surprise that tickets for T in the Park 2010 sold out in less than 90 mins yesterday morning.

The bulk of tickets were gone within an hour leaving day tickets and travel packages but these were subsequently snapped up.

If you are looking for tickets please try our partner site below where some are available.

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Boy George is back with new video

Boy George is back doing what he loves best - singing live, stripped down, acoustic, unplugged.

From Friday 9th April Boy George Up Close and Personal: Live in Concert sees George back on the road having just sold out 11 nights at the Leicester Square Theatre in London over Christmas.

Taking this show on the road, the tour will see George performing a thrilling set featuring his biggest hits from Culture Club, his solo career, new writing and some great covers.

On Monday 22nd March, his first single of 2010, Amazing Grace, will be released by MN2S new label, Decode Records, check out the video below.

Dates are:

9th April LONDON, Leicester Square Theatre
10th April LONDON, Leicester Square Theatre
16th April POOLE, Lighthouse
18th April BLACKPOOL, Grand Theatre
19th April BIRMINGHAM, Town Hall
20th April BRIGHTON, The Dome
21st April GATESHEAD, The Sage
22nd April MANCHESTER, The Lowry
23rd April SKEGNESS, The Embassy
24th April EASTBOURNE, Congress Theatre
25th April LINCOLN, Theatre Royal
26th April SWANSEA, Grand Theatre
27th April CHELTENHAM, Town Hall

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Jimi Hendrix has more unreleased material to come

The new Jimi Hendrix album `Valleys of Neptune` will not be the last unreleased music we hear from the legendary guitarist who died 40-years ago this year.

'We probably have about 14 more project to go over the next 10 years,' his sister Janie Hendrix tells Undercover News. 'It will be a combination of concert footage, studio, live CDs and DVDs.

Janie now runs the family business Experience Hendrix LLC and manages the Jimi Hendrix catalogue. She says he was forever performing and recording 'He performed a lot,' she says. 'He was paid well his performances and a lot of it was filmed or recorded. We also mix concert footage with documentary footage and we have a lot of that in the can as well'.

The tracks from new album 'Valleys of Neptune have a common thread. ’The common thread outside of Mr Bad Luck was about the time period,' she says. 'In 1969, Jimi had finished 'Electric Ladyland’ and he was working on this new sound. He was telling us about this new music, this new sound that he wanted people to hear. He thought he could really change music. It was similar to what we did in 1997 when we put out 'First Rays of the New Rising Sun’. Once again, that was the same time period that 'Valleys of Neptune’ was from'.

Jimi Hendrix was only around for four years but left an enormous catalogue. 'The vault is full of songs in different versions,' she says. 'He was such a perfectionist and he would hear things a different way. He never really played the same song the same way twice. That's what we have. Over 110 songs he wrote and accomplished a lot in four years'.

'Valleys of Neptune’ will be released through Sony Music next week.

Sony Music is offering you a chance to win a not-for-sale limited edition collectors item Jimi Hendrix iPod Touch for those who preorder the album here.

The prize includes the collectors edition Valleys of Neptune iPod Touch, a Jimi Hendrix canvas print and a CD pack featuring the newly remastered Jimi Hendrix CD collection.

Sony Music will release Jimi Hendrix 'Valleys of Neptune’ on March 12.



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Glee goes on tour

The cast of Glee are gearing up for their first tour.

The stars from the hit TV show will tour the USA from May 18 starting at The Dodge Stadium in Phoenix.

Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz and Dianna Agron will take to the road to sing the songs they performed in the show.

Sony Music has released two soundtrack albums from the first season of the show.

No doubt a live CD and DVD will spring from one of the shows to replace their number 1 album, expect them in the UK soon.



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Efterklang 4AD session now online

Here - www.4ad.com/sessions

Following last year's inaugural 4AD Session with Tune-Yards, the next installment is now airing online and comes courtesy of recent 4AD singings, Efterklang.

Filmed in the band's home city of Copenhagen, this second session takes place in the beautiful surroundings of VEGA and gives most fans a first glance of the band performing new material taken from their recent Magic Chairs album live. In a four-song set, they perform 'I Was Playing Drums', 'Alike', 'Me Me Me The Brick House' and 'Modern Drift'.

As a live entity, the core band of Mads Brauer, Casper Clausen, Thomas Husmer and Rasmus Stolberg are joined by Heather Broderick, Peter Broderick and Frederik Teige.

"The session gives you Efterklang as we would perform live on a stage, not Efterklang performing live with an acoustic guitar and two spoons (although we also like that format)." Efterklang talking about the session.

The band’s new album, Magic Chairs, is out now on 4AD and the band are scheduled to play live shows in the US and Europe shortly.

The 4AD Sessions are a dedicated home for exclusive live sessions from artists on the label and will see artists from the label performing new material, alternate versions and back-catalogue covers.

View the session here - http://www.4ad.com/sessions

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Cheryl Cole to meet Ashley for 15 minutes

Cheryl Cole has agreed to meet with her husband Ashley Cole for just 15 minutes.

The 'Fight for This Love’ singer – who left her spouse last week over claims he has cheated on her with several different women - has given into the soccer player’s demands and agreed to meet with him to discuss his alleged infidelity.

According to The Sun newspaper, she told a friend: "I can't imagine what he's got to say to my face that he hasn't already left messages about. What's he going to tell me that I haven't heard before?"

However, the 26-year-old pop beauty is adamant she won’t succumb to his charms and forgive him when he visits their marital home next week.

A pal said: "Ashley has been begging her to give their marriage another chance but in her mind it is over. How can she ever trust him again?

"Cheryl has agreed to meet - but it will be short and not so sweet.

"I don't know what he is hoping to achieve because her mind is made up. I suppose she wants to give him the chance to explain face-to-face - but as soon as those 15 minutes are up she is going to ask him to leave."

Instead of dwelling about the end of her marriage, Cheryl was determined to focus on her career as she returned to work yesterday (01.03.10) to film a new shampoo advert for beauty giant L’Oreal.

An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Ever the professional, she didn’t once break down or cry. She was polite and friendly to all the crew, and simply knuckled down. She said she realised she couldn’t keep cancelling work commitments and needed to get back to business. Working keeps her mind off her private life, and she enjoys being busy. Cheryl did a fantastic job and the shoot went brilliantly.'

Meanwhile, the 29-year-old sportsman has admitted his life is 'ruined' now Cheryl has left him.

The Chelsea player broke down outside the sports injury clinic in France, where he is receiving treatment for a broken ankle, and launched into a four-letter tirade against fans and onlookers.

Sporting an unkempt beard, Ashley shouted: 'Why don’t you just f**k off? F**k off – you’re scum. You’ve ruined my life.

'Why doesn’t everyone just leave me alone? I’m here trying to get treatment.'

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Alison Moyet and Noisettes to play The Prince’s Trust Spring Ball

Pop legend Alison Moyet and Noisettes will next month come together with A-listers from fashion, film and TV to play The Prince’s Trust Spring Ball.

The Spring Ball supported by St Tropez – the UK’s leading tanning and skin perfecting brand – will raise thousands in aid of The Prince’s Trust to help young people find jobs. The event will take place at The Hurlingham Club on 18th March 2010.

Britain’s glitterati will come together to enjoy live sets from Alison and Noisettes, as well as a performance by Flawless, stars of Britain’s Got Talent. They will then be treated to an exclusive set from BBC Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills.

Tickets are available by calling The Prince’s Trust events team on 020 7543 1389.

Youth charity, The Prince’s Trust has helped more than 600,000 young people since 1976 and supports 100 more each working day. More than thre in four young people on Prince’s Trust programmes go on to work, education or training.

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Beyonce a babysitter to her sister Solange's son

Beyonce Knowles is a babysitter to her sister Solange's son.

Solange often lets her pop superstar sibling look after five-year-old son Daniel - her child with ex-husband Daniel Smith - because she's so good with him.

She said: "Beyonce's very hands-on. I've had two weekends where I've been able to hand him over, and it's been very nerve-racking for me, but she does a great job."

Singer Solange also revealed Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z love spoiling Daniel when he stays with them.

She told America's OK! magazine: "They actually request him more than I'm willing to give him. But the bedtimes we got to work on. Sometimes I'll call expecting him to be asleep, but he's still up!"

The 'Halo' singer - who married rapper Jay-Z in a secret ceremony in 2008 - has always been very reluctant to speak about their home life, but Solange says they are a perfect match and Jay-Z makes a "very good uncle" as well as one that is "pretty cool".

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Kesha wants a British boyfriend

The American singer – who is currently on a promotional tour of Europe – has set her sights on finding love on her travels and has already developed a crush on Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan after meeting him at the Shockwaves NME Awards this week.

Speaking about Tom, she said: "I met him backstage and he's hot. You guys have a lot of hot babes over here."

As well as the 'Fire’ rocker, the 'Tik Tok’ hitmaker also likes comedian Ricky Gervais.

She added: "That fat guy in 'The Office’. I'd hit that."

Kesha also confessed she and her band have an unusual pre-show ritual – which involves baby oil.

She explained: "Me and my band get naked, lather ourselves with baby oil then roll in glitter.

"We do it before every show.'

Kesha has previously confessed to being a big Kasabian fan.

She said: 'I went to the BRIT Awards and loved Florence and The Machine and Dizzee Rascal. And I want to take all the Kasabian guys home.'

The star also admitted she prefers her British fans to those anywhere else in the world.

Speaking ahead of her MySpace secret show in London recently, she said: 'Don’t tell America but the UK fans are the best. I’m throwing a huge animal party, performance and life should be about having fun and I embrace that message all the time.

'I hope I’m still on stage with these animals when I’m 45. I prefer the animals to humans.'

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Apple announce 10 billionth download winner

Apple today announced that music fans have purchased and downloaded over 10 billion songs from the iTunes® Store www.itunes.co.uk.

The 10 billionth song, 'Guess Things Happen That Way' by Johnny Cash, was purchased by Louie Sulcer of Woodstock, Georgia. As the winner of the iTunes Countdown to 10 Billion Songs, Louie will receive a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card. iTunes is the number one music retailer in the world and features the world’s largest music catalogue with over 12 million songs.

'We’re grateful to all of our customers for helping us reach this amazing milestone,' said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of Internet Services. 'We’re proud that iTunes has become the number one music retailer in the world, and selling 10 billion songs is truly staggering.'

The iTunes Store has a catalogue of over 12 million songs, over 55,000 TV episodes and over 8,500 movies including over 2,500 in stunning high definition video. With Apple’s legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as iTunes Movie Rentals, integrated podcasting support, the ability to turn previously purchased tracks into complete albums at a reduced price, and seamless integration with iPod® and iPhone®, the iTunes Store is the best way for Mac® and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music and video online.

Purchase and download of songs and videos from the iTunes Store requires a valid credit card from a financial institution in the country of purchase. Video availability varies by country.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

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