PJ Harvey to perform on The Andrew Marr show

Email this story Printable version PJ Harvey will revisit The Andrew Marr Show for a live solo performance on Sunday 2nd October, 2011 in front of fellow guest Prime Minister David Cameron. Harvey last appeared on the show in April 2010 debuting the title track from her yet to be released new album 'Let England Shake', to an audience including then Prime Minister Gordon Brown one week ahead of the General Election. 'Let England Shake', released on 14th February 2011 on Island Records, was awarded the 2011 Barclaycard Mercury Prize for Album of the Year at last month's ceremony, ten years after Harvey's previous win for Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea. PJ Harvey is the first woman to win the award as well as the first artist to win for a second time, with the Guardian commenting that 'it was a victory for her intelligent, soulful music, and an album that resonates with our war torn times.' PJ Harvey and her live band (John Parish, Mick Harvey and Jean-Marc Butty) return to the UK this Autumn for two sold-out shows at London's Royal Albert Hall on October 30th and 31st. To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

This Feeling announces events in Manchester, Edinburgh and London

Email this story Printable version London's premier Rock 'n' Roll night, THIS FEELING, is proud to announce events in Manchester, Edinburgh as well as its flagship London zone. The hugely popular club night has fast built a reputation as London's Rock and Roll HQ - the likes Kasabian, Noel Gallagher, Noel Fielding, Miles Kane, Shaun Ryder and many more are regularly seen - and is the place to witness live shows from the best new bands in the land and the biggest bands of our times. The good news is This Feeling is spreading its wings and is off out on tour taking its brand of good times and great music with it. In keeping with this fine tradition, This Feeling in October presents Pengu!ns, hailed as the 'punk Eurythmics' and featuring the enormously talented Zak Starkey and hotly-tipped East London punk-pop group, Dexters, who play all three events. Edinburgh's own The Stagger Rats, fresh out the studio with Owen Morris (Verve / Oasis) bring timeless harmonies and an unmistakable swagger to both Edinburgh and London, along with fellow Scots Modern Faces who've recently toured with Kasabian and The Charlatans. And in Manchester, a truly momentous night in store, with a DJ set from The Twang, plus live shows from two of the city's best up-and-coming bands ' The Rainband (featuring Rowetta, formerly of Happy Mondays) and ska/soul four-piece Janice Graham Band. Pengu!ns and Dexters also play 'live' That's not all... Hamish MacBain (NME) and This Feeling's Resident DJs will be abusing eager eardrums all night long across all three This Feeling events. Advance tickets and info @ www.thisfeeling.co.uk To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Pink Floyd week on Jimmy Fallon

Email this story Printable version Late night host Jimmy Fallon is set to salute Pink Floyd over the next week on his NBC show. It's all to celebrate the reissue of the Floyd catalog with the remastered original albums plus special editions of some of their classics. The schedule: Monday, September 26 - Drummer Nick Mason will talk with Fallon and the Shins will perform Breathe from Dark Side of the Moon. Tuesday, September 27 - Roger Waters will talk with Fallon and will join the Foo Fighters to perform In the Flesh from The Wall. Wednesday, September 28 - MGMT will perform Lucifer Sam from 1967's The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. Thursday, September 29 - Dierks Bentley will perform Wish You Were Here. Friday, September 30 - Pearl Jam will perform Mother from The Wall. Fallon had previously had week long tributes to the Rolling Stones and Bob Marley. More from VVN Music To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Jason Derülo dating Jordin Sparks

Email this story Printable version Jason Derülo and Jordin Sparks are officially a couple, his representative has confirmed. The singer celebrated his 22nd birthday in Los Angeles on Sunday night where he was seen cuddling up to the American Idol winner. Jason was on tour in Europe on his actual birthday of September 21 but he was back in Hollywood over the weekend to spend time with his lady love. He celebrated at celebrity hotspot Phillipe Chow with friends and music industry executives and could not seem happier to be publicly showing his love for the No Air singer. 'Jordin would sing to him occasionally through the night in his ear if her head was nested on his shoulder,' an eyewitness told People magazine who announced the news. 'He was excited to spend some [quality time] with Jordin in LA. The two left together and continued the celebration.' However, during a recent trip to England, Derülo said that he had not yet found his 't Girl' as he sings about in his hit single. But it appears he is now ready to go public with his romance with the 21-year-old pop star. Jordin revealed her newly svelte body back in June for the cover of People Magazine's Most Amazing Bodies issue after shedding several pounds in weight. She said at the time that she started making healthier choices, upped her intake of vegetables and drank a lot more water. © Cover Media To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Music News 'challenge a friend' quiz

Email this story Printable version Music News has launched it's own afternoon quiz. Challenge your friends, yes the ones that think they know more about music that you and be sworn into a battle to claim the higher musical ground. The first will test your knowlege on Christmas Number 1s, and remember there's no pride in cheating. Simply click on the link below and have a go here. And if you think this is too easy don't worry there are some others coming soon which will surely put even the greatest musical mastermind to the test. May battle comense! Click here. To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Lou Reed and Metallica album art banned by London Underground

Email this story Printable version Metallica have announced a special collaboration with Lou Reed. Entitled "Lulu," to be released on October 31st. You will be able to see them for yourself when they play on Later..with Jools Holland on November 8th. London Transport banned the artwork posters from all Underground stations, stating that it looked too much like graffiti, you can judge for yourself here: www.loureedmetallica.com. "Lulu" was inspired by German expressionist writer Frank Wededkind's plays "Earth Spirit" and "Pandora's Box," which tell a story of a young abused dancer's life and relationships and are now collectively known as the "Lulu Plays." Since their publication in the early 1900's, the plays have been the inspiration for a silent film ("Pandora's Box," 1929), an opera, and countless other creative endeavours. Originally the lyrics and musical landscape were sketched out by Lou for a theatrical production in Berlin, but after coming together with the 'Tallica boys for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concerts in New York in 2009 all guilty parties knew they wanted to make more music together. Lou was inspired enough by that performance to recently ask the band to join him in taking his theatrical "Lulu" piece to the next level and so starting in early May of this year they were all camped out recording at HQ studios in Northern California, bringing us to today and ten complete songs. The band have announced shows in San Francisco from Dec 5th - 10th for the clever price of $19.81 to mark their 30th anniversary. They will also be playing shows in India and Abu Dhabi in the next few months. To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Kelly Clarkson: I can’t compete with Lennon

Email this story Printable version Kelly Clarkson doesn't think her 'fun' pop music can compete with John Lennon's lyrics. The American songstress rose to fame after winning the inaugural season of hit show American Idol in 2002. Kelly is renowned for her rock ballads and uplifting pop songs. The 29-year-old singer says comparisons shouldn't be drawn between songs in the charts today and those created by legends such as The Beatles or Bob Dylan. ' mean maybe,' she replied when asked if there's too much pressure on artists to produce good music nowadays. 'But I'm not one of those... I'm making pop music, and I mean, we're not writing Imagine by John Lennon here... 'What I'm saying is, I'm not trying to be Bob Dylan. My goal is to make ' and the music I like ' is fun, mainstream music. That's what I'm meant to do.' Kelly is known for her tear-jerking ballads, and she has discussed kissing habits. The star finds it incredibly odd when people lock lips with their eyes still open. '[It's] that thing about people who kiss with their eyes open! If you kiss with your eyes open there's something really wrong with you psychologically. I mean, who kisses with their eyes open?' she quipped in an interview with NME magazine. 'That would be so weird, you're so close.' © Cover Media To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Jason Mraz streams new track

Email this story Printable version A brand new Jason Mraz song has gone live at his official website. 'The World As I See It' will be used as part of the 'In Search of Incredible' campaign, a collaboration between Intel and Asus. Mraz's song will be the theme for the campaign. 'The World As I See It' is a global campaign where entrants from 16 countries can submit ideas for 'The Incredible'. You have to simply find something incredible, take a photo of it or create a multimedia image of it and then include a description of why you think it is incredible. The winner's Incredible concept will be made into a short film and premiered at a film festival is 2012 with Mraz attending the screening. Jason is currently on a flash trip of the planet with show wherever he touches down. To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Kelly Rowland: Beyoncé’s a born mom

Email this story Printable version Kelly Rowland thinks Beyoncé Knowles will be a great mother because she's such a 'protective' friend. Beyoncé announced she is expecting her first child with husband Jay-Z at last month's MTV Video Music Awards. Kelly says her former Destiny's Child band mate and long-time friend will be a fabulous parent because it's in her genes. 'B is mama!' she laughed in an interview with Juicy magazine. 'Extremely protective. She's always looking out for everyone. She gets that protective spirit from her mother [Tina Knowles]. She's very motherly.' Kelly has a close friendship with tennis star Serena Williams. The American songstress says the sports star is an inspiration. 'She inspires me... to be better,' she explained. 'She's just a champion. I've watched her go through so much, so many challenges the past year and a half and she just comes back better. She soars. Always soars.' Kelly is also close to fellow music star Brandy. The 30-year-old beauty says the singer understands her perfectly. 'Me and Bran somehow have a soul connection. We always know what's going on with each other. She can hear me say, 'Hello', and she'll automatically figure me out. She'll say, 'What's wrong?' She'll just hear it in my voice,' she explained. © Cover Media To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Manic Street Preachers unveil 'This Is The Day video

Email this story Printable version Manic Street Preachers have this morning unveiled the video for their brand new single 'This Is The Day'. The single is a cover of the track originally released in 1983 by The The and features on their forthcoming 'National Treasures' album which is out on the 31st October. Alongside this brand new single, 'National Treasures' also features the band's 37 previous single releases from the last 21 years and 10 studio albums. To celebrate this album's release, the Welsh band will play a very special one-off stadium show at the O2 in London this Christmas where they will perform all 38 songs in full. Tickets for this show which will take place on Saturday 17th December are on sale now from here: http://www.gigsandtours.com/?a=manic+street+preachers&site=manicstreetpreachers 'National Treasures' Tracklisting: Motown Junk, (Heavenly) 1990 Stay Beautiful, Generation Terrorists 1991 Love's Sweet Exile, Generation Terrorists 1991 You Love Us, Generation Terrorists 1992 Slash 'N' Burn, Generation Terrorists 1992 Motorcycle Emptiness, Generation Terrorists 1992 Suicide Is Painless, Theme From M*A*S*H 1992 Little Baby Nothing, Generation Terrorists 1992 From Despair To Where, Gold Against The Soul 1993 La Tristesse Durera (Scream To A Sigh), Gold Against The Soul 1993 Roses In The Hospital, Gold Against The Soul 1993 Life Becoming A Landslide, Gold Against The Soul 1993 Faster, The Holy Bible 1994 Revol, The Holy Bible 1994 She Is Suffering, The Holy Bible 1994 A Design For Life, Everything Must Go 1996 Everything Must Go, Everything Must Go 1996 Kevin Carter, Everything Must Go 1996 Australia,Everything Must Go 1996 If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next, This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours 1998 The Everlasting, This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours 1998 You Stole The Sun From My Heart, This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours 1998 Tsunami, This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours 1998 The Masses Against The Classes 2000 So Why So Sad, Know Your Enemy 2001 Found That Soul, Know Your Enemy 2001 Ocean Spray, Know Your Enemy 2001 Let Robeson Sing, Know Your Enemy 2001 There By The Grace Of God, Forever Delayed 2002 The Love Of Richard Nixon, Lifeblood 2004 Empty Souls, Lifeblood 2004 Your Love Alone Is Not Enough, Send Away The Tigers 2007 Autumnsong, Send Away The Tigers 2007 Indian Summer, Send Away The Tigers 2007 (It's Not War) Just The End Of Love, Postcards From A Young Man 2010 Some Kind Of Nothingness, Postcards From A Young Man 2010 Postcards From A Young Man, Postcards From A Young Man 2010 This is the Day, National Treasures 2011 To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Lady Gaga smitten with new man

Email this story Printable version Lady Gaga is reportedly 'talking about [the] future' with new boyfriend Taylor Kinney. The American songstress and The Vampire Diaries actor met while shooting her music video You and I in July. The pair quickly hit it off and are said to be getting along great. A source has revealed that the relationship is already escalating to new levels. 'Gaga and Taylor hit it off immediately,' a source told more! magazine. ' wouldn't be surprised if they were already talking about their future together.' The source continued that the relationship between Gaga and Taylor is odd, considering she was recently still struggling with her break-up from on/off beau Lüc Carl. Gaga and Lüc had been dating since 2005. Their first highly-publicised split occurred when she achieved stardom following the success of her debut album The Fame in 2008. Last year, several reports claimed they were back together. 't's weird because Gaga wrote You and I a year ago, about her relationship with Lüc. At the time they were crazy about each other, but they broke up in May,' the source revealed. 'Gaga's obviously been devastated about the split. I think she's even been crying herself to sleep.' The source says that Taylor is helping Gaga move on from her relationship with Lüc. The eccentric star previously revealed that her first love in life is her music career, but according to reports, she is succumbing to her emotions. 'She was saying she'd never fall in love again, because she's married to her career. I think that was a lot of the problem with Lüc ' she was just too busy,' the source explained. 'However, when Gaga and Taylor met, it seems things felt too right to ignore. And being in the industry himself, he understands her hectic schedule.' Gaga and Taylor have been spotted numerous times together, including a visit to a local beachside in Mission Viejo, California, to have a drink earlier this month. © Cover Media To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Peter Hook and The Light joined by Moby And Perry Farrell in LA

Email this story Printable version Award winning electronic artist and long term Joy Division devotee, Moby on Weds 14th Sept joined Peter Hook And The Light on stage at The Music Box LA, guesting with Hooky and the band on three tracks on the second night of their North American tour. Moby appeared for a mid concert interlude to perform two tracks from 'Closer', the album with which The Light are touring the US, 'Colony' and 'A Means To An End' before returning with the band in the encore for a spirited and ferocious rendition of 'Transmission' Moby chose the tracks personally after requesting a guest list for the concert, and ever looking to get back onto the bass, Hooky asked him to 'sing for his supper'. The appearance was supposed to be kept top secret until Moby tweeted and facebooked his movements for this week last Thursday to two and half million followers. Given that Moby's appearance was announced prior to the concerts, a surprise was also in store for the audience when Jane's Addiction lead singer Perry Farrell joined the band to perform 'solation', returning to the same venue where he performed 'Transmission' with the band on their debut US tour last December. The Music Box show marks the first of two performances by Moby with The Light as he is set to join the band to sing songs from 'Unknown Pleasures' this Fri 16th Sept in LA at the El Rey Theatre. Hooky and Moby commented after the gig. ' love coming to Los Angeles and I'm thoroughly delighted that two great musicians, Moby and Perry Farrell, joined me and The Light for a great gig. I'm touched by their support and their respect for Joy Division which they showed by delivering fantastic performances as always. I suppose LA's not a lonely place after all.' (Moby with Peter Hook ' The Music Box, Weds 14th Sept, Credit Timothy Norris) Peter Hook And The Light North American Tour ' September / October 2011 Fri 16th Sept ' El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, California (Performing 'Unknown Pleasures') Sat 17th Sept ' Mezzanine, San Francisco, California (Performing 'Closer') Mon 19th Sept ' Bluebird Theatre, Denver, Colorado (Performing 'Unknown Pleasures') Tues 20th Sept ' Paradise Rock Club. Boston, Massachusetts (Performing 'Closer') Weds 21st Sept ' 9:30 Club, Washington DC, Washington (Performing 'Closer') Fri 23rd Sept ' Metro, Chicago, Illinois (Performing 'Closer') Sat 24th Sept ' Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, Ontario (Performing "Unknown Pleasures") Sun 25th Sept ' Club Soda, Montreal, Quebec (Performing "Unknown Pleasures") Weds 28th Sept ' Black Box, Tijuana, Mexico (Performing "Unknown Pleasures") Thurs 29th Sept ' The Warehouse, Guadalajara, Mexico (Performing "Unknown Pleasures") Sat 1st Oct ' El Pasaguero, Mexico City, Mexico (Performing "Unknown Pleasures") To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Avril Lavigne tour dates and new video

Email this story Printable version Following the release of her fourth album Goodbye Lullaby in March, Avril Lavigne is set to release 'Wish You Were Here' on Monday 17th October as the third single from the album, following on from the smash hit singles 'What The Hell' and 'Smile.' Avril Lavigne has made an indelible mark on the music community, selling more than 30 million albums worldwide, earning eight Grammy nominations and seven Canadian Juno Awards. She burst onto the music scene in 2002 with the critically acclaimed Let Go, featuring the smash singles 'Sk8r Boi' and 'Complicated.' Her 2004 release, Under My Skin, debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, as did her third album, The Best Damn Thing, which produced the irrepressible #1 single 'Girlfriend' and logged more than 130 million views on YouTube! Lavigne also wrote the song 'Alice' for Tim Burton's critically acclaimed Disney Film Alice in Wonderland. Avril Lavigne returns to the UK next week to play the following sold out shows: Wednesday 21st September ' London Hammersmith Apollo Thursday 22nd September ' London Hammersmith Apollo Friday 23rd September ' Manchester O2 Apollo You can watch the video for 'Wish You Were Here' below: To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

YES to hit UK in November

Email this story Printable version After a hugely successful tour with Styx, the world's most quintessential prog rock band YES is ready to hit the UK in support of new album 'Fly From Here' with 8 memorable shows. The tour marks the return of keyboard player Geoff Downes, joining guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire, drummer Alan White, and lead singer Benoit David. 'Fly From Here', the latest studio effort from YES ' the first in ten years ' was welcomed enthusiastically by fans and critics alike. Trevor Horn was back on the producer's seat for the occasion, and Guitarist Magazine gave the album five stars, calling it 'a positive delight'. Proud of their new creation as much as they are of their legendary past, YES will perform tracks from 'Fly From Here' as well as timeless hits from albums 'Drama', 'Fragile', 'Close To The Edge' and '90125'. The band's prolific back catalogue is a showcase of powerful progressive compositions, which have influenced generations of musicians and pushed the cutting edge of art-rock music to its limits. Chris Squire says "We're looking forward to performing new music live and sharing the experience with our fans." Between the unforgettable classics expected on the set list is the group's popular single 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' and 'Roundabout', a seminal hit that, from Howe's signature guitar work to Squire's bass-line approach to the use of synthesizers and sound effects, contributed to crown YES as major pioneers of the genre. With an array of timeless songs this undoubtedly promises to be an evening of music not to be missed. Dates as follows: NOVEMBER Tue 8th Cambridge Corn Exchange £34.50 01223 357 851 www.cornex.co.uk/ Wed 9th Sheffield City Hall £34.50 01142 789 789 www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/ Fri 11th Birmingham Symphony Hall £34.50 0121 780 3333 www.thsh.co.uk Sat 12th Glasgow Clyde Auditorium £34.50 0844 395 4000 www.ticketsoup.com Sun 13th Manchester 02 Apollo £34.50 08444 777 677 www.o2apollomanchester.co.uk Tue 15th Brighton Dome £34.50 01273 709 709 www.brightondome.org Wed 16th Bristol Colston Hall £34.50 0117 922 3686 www.colstonhall.org Thu 17th London Hammersmith Apollo £37.50 08448 44 47 48 www.meanfiddler.com YES' remarkable career has served to re-define the boundaries of rock for more than four decades. The band has been dominant driving music force selling over 30 million albums, reaching platinum status multiple times worldwide. Their symphonic use of sound and innovative musical styles have made each of the group's members a virtuoso in his own right. For additional information please visit www.yesworld.com. To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Young brits take the honours at British Blues Awards

Email this story Printable version 2011 BRITISH BLUES AWARDS Two youngsters who have both featured on Music-news.com took major honours at the 2011 British Blues Awards: Oli Brown Band were voted Best live Band 2011 while their "Heads I Win Tails You Lose" album was voted Best Album 2011 Joanne Shaw Taylor was voted Feale Vcalist of the year 2011 as well as Song Writer of the Year 2011 for her track "Same as it never was" Both artists are signed to ruf records and both will have new albums comig out next year Oli Brown just finished a tour to the |USA & Canada and will be touring with the gradfather of British Blues, John Mayall, in October and November Joanne Shaw Taylor will also be touring in november www.olibrownband.co.uk www.joanneshawtaylor.co.uk To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Jeff Beck honoured & Gene Simmons to host The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour

Email this story Printable version The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour has established itself as the music award ceremony for true music fans. In its seven-year history it has attracted and honoured some of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and 2011 will be no different. Receiving the coveted Living Legend Award is one of the most influential and respected guitarists of all time, Jeff Beck. And the host for the evening will be rock god and Kiss co-frontman, Gene Simmons. The Living Legend Award has become one of the most prestigious awards in rock and has been accepted by some true greats, including Jimmy Page, Lemmy, Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop and Alice Cooper ' and this year is no different. As one of the most influential lead guitarists of all time, Jeff Beck helped shape blues-rock, psychedelia, and heavy metal. He has won no fewer than eight Grammy Awards, and been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame twice, once as a member of the Yardbirds and once as himself. Classic Rock Magazine has announced its shortlist for the coveted reader-voted categories for this year's Roll Of Honour and fans can cast their all important vote now at www.classicrockmagazine.com/awards. -- Best New Band (sponsored by The Kraken) -- Album Of The Year (sponsored by Eagle Vision) -- Reissue Of The Year (sponsored by Alchemy) -- Film / DVD -- Band Of The Year (sponsored by Live Nation) The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour is not just about sales, it's about great music that will stand the test of time. It has become one of the most respected and highly anticipated music events of the year and is a career milestone for the lucky few. In its short history, it has celebrated the work of some of the world's most influential and respected musicians. This year's awards will again be held at the legendary Roundhouse in Camden on Wednesday 9th November. To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

The Undertones continue to celebrate their 35th Anniversary

Email this story Printable version Seminal Derry band The Undertones continue to celebrate their 35th Anniversary following the heavy demand for tickets for their April 2011 shows with more shows scheduled for December 2011. Like the April shows they will play their debut album, 'The Undertones', in its entirety and appeal for members of their original fan club to get in touch. It's been a long road from their first show in February 1976 at St Mary's Scout Hall in Derry but 2011 has seen resurgence in interest in the band with shows in the UK, Europe and America. As in April the band are keen to reacquaint themselves with members of their former fan club, the 'Rocking Humdingers Club', and have put out a Missing Persons Search. Mickey Bradley of the band said: ''We recently came across the original membership book from 1982 containing the names of the Rocking Humdingers and thought it would be good to see them again. The response in April was great and as some members could not make the shows we hope they will be able to this time.' This offer is not open to those who did come in April. The band hope to hear from these long-time fans and has promised the first 50 who get in touch free entry into a show of their choice, a copy of 'The Very Best Of The Undertones' and a tour t-shirt. They should contact the band via at: andy@theundertones.com Additionally the band's most recent two CD's the 2003 'Get What You Need' and the 2007 'Dig Yourself Deep' will receive their digital release in December 2011. 01/12/2011 Inverness Ironworks 02/12/2011 Darlington Inside / Out 03/12/2011 Leamington Spa The Assembly 04/12/2011 Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms 08/12/2011 Gloucester Guildhall 09/12/2011 Leeds Cockpit 10/12/2011 Brighton Concorde 2 For more information visit: www.theundertones.com The Undertones are: John O'Neill ' Guitar Damian O'Neill ' Guitar Paul McLoone ' Vocals Michael Bradley ' Bass Billy Doherty - Drums To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Leona Lewis talks about Simon Cowell, London riots and life since X Factor

Email this story Printable version Taken from Leona's cover shoot interview for Rollacoaster, out next week, she said: On Simon - "He is really good to have on side and I guess he really believed in me since the beginning and has always backed me up" On being called "boring" - "I've read it, especially from one journalist who has never actually met me. But it doesn't bother me. I'd rather be seen like that than a harsh, brash person. If my friends said that then I'd have something to worry about!" On the London riots - "You have to remember (Hackney) is a very poor area and they're taking away funding for youth programmes but I just think (rioting) was literally some hoodrats that jumped on the bandwagon to go a bit insane. There are actually some really lovely areas in Hackney" Since X Factor - "I've come a long way since then and I've grown as a performer, as a singer, everything. I was in that weird teenage-adult stage for a long time - making decisions that perhaps weren't right, but I've realised in the last couple of years that I have grown up and I know myself so much more" To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Pearl Jam premiere new song on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Email this story Printable version Pearl Jam premiered a new song, "Olé ", on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Thursday, September 8. Head to www.pj20.com for a free download of the track. In case you missed it last night on, check out Cameron Crowe's interview and Pearl Jam's premiere the new song. "Olé ", on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon here: 'Olé " http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/pearl-jam-ole-9-8-11/1353799 Skit: Balls In Your Mouth (Jimmy Fallon & Eddie Vedder) http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/blogs/2011/09/jimmy-eddie-vedder-sing-balls-in-your-mouth/ Tune-in Tonight to catch another performance by Pearl Jam on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC Channel 4 at 12:35AM ET*! *check your local listings The Pearl Jam Twenty Countdown continues today with Day 9 revealing a sneak peak of the Pearl Jam Twenty Documentary with PBS American Masters To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Madonna: love requires compromise

Email this story Printable version Madonna feels 'lucky' in love, family and career, but admits that balancing obligations is difficult. Madonna has an 11-year-old son, Rocco Ritchie, and a daughter, Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon, who will turn 15 in October. She is also in a committed relationship with dancer Brahim Zaibat. Following the release of her most recent directorial endeavour, W.E., at the Venice Film Festival, Madonna is in high spirits about her life. ' have all three; love, children and work. Lucky me,' Madonna said to British newspaper the Daily Mail. 'You can [have all three] - but what you can't then expect is a good night's sleep.' Madonna has worked at finding equilibrium in her life for years. Balancing relationships, children and career is a sensitive task for the star, but Madonna believes that she has discovered a foolproof approach. 'The older I get, the more I understand about the nature of relationships and how to have a successful one,' Madonna explained. 'The more I realise that it has to do with compromise and sacrifice and that's just the way it goes. And unless you want to be alone for the rest of your life you have to realise that.' Madonna is not willing to forfeit happiness for any reason. Career, family and love are equally important to the star. 'Either the kids aren't going to be getting all your attention, or the man isn't or the job isn't and I can't contemplate living without all three,' Madonna said. ' can't imagine not having children. I can't imagine not being in love and I can't imagine not being creative and doing the work I do.' Compromise works well for Madonna. She loves all three aspects of her life so much that she is willing to be flexible to keep her clan happy and career moving forward. 'You can't always get what you want, but compromise pays off in the end, right?' Madonna said. 'Give up a little bit here to see if you can get something there. It's about trade-offs and give and take.' To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Dizzee Rascal to play London's O2 Brixton Academy

Email this story Printable version Union present an exclusive UK gig with Dizzee Rascal at London's O2 Brixton Academy. Mr Dizzee Rascal has recently won an Ivor Novello this year to put alongside his coveted Mercury Music Prize this show is truly something to celebrate. Always a crowd pleaser and total party starter rest assured that he will be blowing the roof of Brixton Academy on Thursday 6th October in true Dizzee style. Union have taken their place as one of the UK's biggest club brands and finest DJ pairings and have gained a ferociously loyal following along the way. They now run their own clubnights in 11 cities in the UK and beyond and after 5 years at the world famous Fabric, numerous tours, festivals and accolades so expect nothing but a musical riot! With more acts to be announced shortly, tickets are selling fast! 02 ACADEMY BRIXTON, LONDON THURSDAY 6th OCTOBER 2011 www.unionlondon.co.uk // www.dizzeerascal.co.uk // www.locknloadevents.com To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Adele's 21 breaks ten million mark

Email this story Printable version The singer has underlined her status as one of the most successful artists of this century now, with another sales landmark. The album has taken just over seven months to break the 10 million mark and looks likely to reach 13 million sales by the end of the year. In the UK, sales are likely to reach the 3 million mark this week. Last year, Eminem's Recovery was recognised by the IFPI as the top seller worldwide having sold 5.7 million copies by year's end. In 2009, Susan Boyle's I Dreamed A Dream led the listings after selling around 6 million. To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Laurie McAllister of the Runaways dies at 53

Email this story Printable version Laurie McAllister, the last bass player for the Runaways, passed away on August 25 in Eugene, OR due to complications of asthma. She was 53. McAllister was part of the L.A. punk scene, playing with Baby Roulette and the Rave Ons who had a song on one of Kim Fowley's (manager of the Runaways) compilations. A neighbor, Duane Hitchings who played keyboards on the album And Now...The Runaways, talked her up to the band when bass player Vicki Blue left the group due to illness. Laurie officially joined the band in November of 1978, playing live during the band's last tour with long-time members Joan Jett, Lita Ford and Sandy West. Her final show was on New Year's Eve at the Cow Palace in San Francisco before quitting. The band broke up four months later over disagreements on their future direction. Post-Runaways, McAllister joined the Orchids, another all-girl group managed by Fowley. Shortly after releasing their sole album in 1980, the group broke up and Laurie left the music industry to become a veterinary technician. Jett told the L.A. Times "I am so sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. She was a good person and a good bass player. It was a great experience being in a band with her, as she was the last Runaways bass player before her own band, The Orchids, formed. I was still in touch with her and saw her last year at a show. It was as if no time had passed. My heart goes out to her family and friends, and most of all, to Laurie. Rock on girl." Kim Fowley said "Laurie was one of the tragic figures in rock 'n' roll, who did everything right - she looked the part, she wrote the part, she performed the part, she sang the part - but never with the right people at the right time. She was a giant of a woman: good-looking, smart, and larger than life." More from VVN Music To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Beyonce Knowles excited for motherhood

Email this story Printable version Beyoncé Knowles 'can't wait' to be a mother. The singer announced at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) last weekend that she is expecting her first child with husband Jay-Z. Sources close to the couple say they are overjoyed at the prospect of starting a family and feel it is the 'perfect' time to have a baby. 'She and Jay also wanted to focus on their careers and enjoy the first years of their marriage,' a source told OK! magazine. 'Now, with everything so perfect in both those regards, she can't wait to be a mom.' A host of stars have expressed their delight following Beyoncé's announcement. Her Destiny's Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams have both sent their well wishes, along with Rihanna and even Oprah Winfrey. 'Her phone hasn't stopped ringing,' the source added. 'She's received dozens of bouquets of flowers, teddy bears, fruit baskets, you name it.' The 29-year-old star has reduced her work schedule for the coming months, to ensure she has enough time to look after herself during the pregnancy. She is determined to remain stress free and enjoy the experience. It is rumoured Beyoncé and Jay-Z have asked Kanye West to be the baby's godfather. However, there is also speculation they are also considering their close friends Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Fergie ‘has hotel dates with husband’

Email this story Printable version Fergie and Josh Duhamel reportedly check into a hotel once a week to keep the romance in their marriage alive. The Black Eyed Peas singer and her husband apparently ensure that they have alone time at least one night a week. Although the couple both have busy schedules, they know that it's important to find time for each other. 'They make a point of setting aside one night a week for date night,' Star magazine reports. 'Apparently no matter what projects the two are involved in, once a week they check into a luxury hotel under the names of Jack and Jill Hill. 'They then spend nearly 24 hours with no distractions, dedicating their time to romance.' Even if the pair have a lot on, they try their hardest to stick to this ritual. It means they are sometimes up incredibly early, but they apparently think it's worth it. 'They arrive separately and usually check out at an ungodly hour, just before the body-conscious joggers hit the streets of LA.' To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Drake: Bieber should cuss like me

Email this story Printable version Drake thinks it would have been 'so G' if Justin Bieber had kept the remix of his song Trust Issues unedited. Justin debuted the track over the weekend, with many wondering if he would keep the song's profanities in. However, the Canadian singer decided to refrain from using the swear words, instead opting for a different take on the lyrics. Drake wishes Justin had kept the song in its original form. "I wish he would've left all the cuss words in it. I feel like that would've been so G, if he would've done all the swearing," he told MTV News. "I was excited when I heard he remixed it, because there was like a gang of swearing in that song. I was like, 'Oh, we're about to hear the transformation of Bieber.'" Justin changed the context of the lyrics throughout. Drake's version includes the line: "You know what I'm sippin'/ I teach you how to mix it/ But you're the only one, 'cause I don't trust these b***hes." Justin is renowned for his religious upbringing and clean living and modified the lyrics in his version to: "You just need to listen/ Teach you how to fix it/ 'Cause you're the only one, because I don't trust these women." Drake was impressed with Justin's effort. The American rapper says the teen sensation's remake of the song was credit to his talent. "He's like a talented kid... from Canada, so to hear him even remix that song is crazy," he said. "That's incredible." © Cover Media To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Nick Cannon disappointed not to show off watch

Email this story Printable version Nick Cannon is devastated his $250,000 watch didn't show up on television. The star hosts television programme America's Got Talent, which aired last night. He decided to wear his new timepiece, but couldn't believe it when he realised his sleeve hid the face. The watch is as wide as Nick's wrist and covered in diamonds and sparkles. The star took to Twitter to show it off to fans instead. 'A little mad because on television you couldn't see my Gucci G's,' he wrote. 'For those asking my watch is a Frank Mueller. It's Frankie Baby! $250 thousand. Not bragging just facts (sic)!' Nick included a link to a picture of the watch. While several fans were amazed by the expensive piece of jewellery, one person couldn't believe the 30-year-old had splashed such a huge amount on it. The star knows he's really treated himself, but insists that's fine as he also donates money to good causes whenever possible. 'This is what frivolous spending looks like! Don't worry, we balance it out with tons of philanthropy. #NCREDIBLE (sic)!' he wrote. Singer Susan Boyle found fame on the UK version of the programme. She stunned with her beautiful rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from musical Les Misérables. Last night she wowed with her song You Have To Be There, but Nick has his own thoughts on why she was keen to be in the studio. 'Susan Boyle couldn't keep her hands off me!' he wrote on the social networking website. To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!

Jay-Z ‘doted’ on pregnant Beyonce

Email this story Printable version Jay-Z was the 'doting' father-to-be to pregnant wife Beyoncé Knowles over the weekend. The rapper was reportedly very attentive to the singer who announced she was expecting their first baby at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. An eye-witness told Us Weekly that backstage Jay-Z could not do enough for his expectant partner. 'Jay was doting on her the whole time,' the source said. 'He was really taking care of her, asking her how she feels and helping her walk. It was so sweet to see him like that.' And the romance is definitely still burning brightly for the couple who have been together for nine years but married for three. 'He yelled, 'Mmm hmmm, Who's that sexy lady walking down here?' playing like he was flirting with her. It was so cute,' the insider revealed. Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles was also on hand as she looks forward to welcoming her second grandchild. 'She was on top of everything ' getting Beyoncé everything she needed. Between Jay and her mom, she was totally taken care of,' the source added. Cameras had panned to Jay-Z and his Watch The Throne collaborator Kanye West when Beyoncé showed off her burgeoning belly at the end of her performance, and Kanye looked ecstatic at his friends' happy news. 'Kanye looked the proud uncle,' the witness added while Beyoncé's Telephone duet partner Lady Gaga reportedly made several visits to the singer's dressing room. 'She kept coming over to rub Beyoncé's belly and say hello,' the witness shared. 'And the security guards thought she was a guy at first and wouldn't let her back! It was really funny.' To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here! And double your chances by following us on Twitter Follow @MusicNewsWeb For all DVD, Blu-Ray and other film related prizes visit our sister site film-news.co.uk competitions page here. Good luck!