Katy Perrys new album will smell like marshmallows

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Yes, Katy Perry's new album will smell like marshmallows.

No lie. Katy Perry's album third album (and second since her sexy secular reinvention) will be called Teenage Dream and will smell like marshmallows.

We can't stress this enough.

The twelve-track album's cover features the singer nude and wrapped in a cloud of cotton candy, much like her 'California Gurls' clip.

A press release specifies that a treatment on the packaging will make it smell like cotton candy/marshmallows. Basically, vanilla-y sugar.

The album has had an incredible start with first single 'California Gurls', featuring Snoop Dogg, topping the charts the world over.

Teenage Dream will come out on August 27. It will smell like marshmallows.


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Merc Mix It Up with In store live Summer Sessions

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Kick start your weekends this summer with a series of live FREE music sessions down at Merc's legendary store on Carnaby Street, a great soundtrack to your Friday night in town.

The iconic clothing brand will be hosting sets from 6.00pm every other Friday evening until 10th September, adding a musical twist to your shopping experience.

Merc's summer music sessions are sponsored this year by Clash.com and supported by Red Stripe, the Jamaican lager.

30th July The Draytones http://www.myspace.com/thedraytones

Psychedelic / Garage / Latin four piece featuring Gabriel Boccazzi (guitar & vocals), Luke Richardson (drums & vocals), Chris Le Good (bass & vocals) and Andy Pickering (organ, rhythm guitar & vocals), signed to 1965 records.

13th August Little Barrie http://www.myspace.com/littlebarrie

Little Barrie is a London-based trio whose sound is an exciting blend of hard rock, blues, soul, and funk that calls to mind classic bands of the '60s like Traffic and Cream, and whose loose and groovy earthiness earns it a place near the front of the jam band class.

27th August http://www.myspace.com/patchwilliam

Patch William are a London based four-piece consisting of brothers Will and Ed Adlard, and friends George Eddy and Ali Digby. Their track 'The Last Bus' has just been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award in the 'Best Song Musically and Lyrically' category.

'The middle of a venn diagram composed of Nick Drake, Jamie T, Jimi Hendrix, and Talking Heads would be an odd place but this is where you find youthful London four-piece Patch William. The sound is spare but the melodies dreamy, and the performances assured'. The Word

September 10th 12 Dirty Bullets http://www.myspace.com/12dirtybullets
The 12 Dirty Bullets powered onto the scene in 2007 and offer a refreshing alternative to the touchy-feely indie rock that was saturating the airwaves. Honest lyrics and commanding riffs mix with unique guitar sounds.

For more information and footage please visit www.merc.com or www.clashmusic.com

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Sonic Youth, The Kills to appear on Elijah Wood charity album

Sonic Youth, The Kills and Black Mountain are just some of the artists that have donated tracks to Elijah Wood’s charity compilation.

The album will be called 'Elysium: A Benefit For The Art of Elysium’ and will raise money for, you guessed it, The Art of Elysium, which is a charity that encourages working actors, artists and musicians to dedicate their time and talent to children battling serious medical conditions.

Elijah Wood has musical cred, having signed Apples In Stereo to his Simian Records label.

It looks like he was in fine musical form with the song selections here though.

The full track listing is:

Black Mountain - Tyrants
The Kills - Tape Song
Sleigh Bells - Infinity Guitars
Grass Window - Rattled Call
Music Go Music - Reach Out
Jeremy Jay - Beautiful Dreamer
Sleepy Sun - New Age
Wolf People - October Fires
The Golden Dogs - Permanent Record
Oh No Ono - Internet Warrior
Sonic Youth - No Way
White Denim - Yo-Yo
Malachai - Hear It Comes
Cave - Made In Malaysia
Ty Segall - Caesar
Balaclavas - Up The Newel
Earthless - Jull
Sweet Apple - Do You Remember'
The Soft Pack - Answer To Yourself
Stardeath and White Dwarfs - New Heat


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The-Dream talks of being a dad

The-Dream finds it easier being a father now he’s rich.

The rapper became a father for the fourth time earlier this year after wife Christina Milian gave birth to daughter Violet and says it was a lot harder raising his three children from a previous marriage because they struggled for money.

He told People: 'This time’s easier because I’m rich now. When I had my five-year-old, I was up all night and paying for milk with the last couple of cents I had, so it’s a little easier now.'

However, the musician – real name Terius Nash – admits he finds it hard to spend one-on-one time with the tot because of how close Christina and Violet are.

He said: 'Christina’s very attached. She doesn’t let anybody near that baby. Not even me sometimes!'

But The-Dream loves every moment of being a father and wants all his children to help out others in life.

He said: 'What I look forward to the most is influencing an individual to go out into the world and make the world a better place.'

Before Violet was born, The-Dream lavished the unborn baby with gifts, including a car.

He revealed: "The baby already has a car, I got a house just for the baby - Christina can't get in the baby's car. I'm giving all my attention that I usually give to Christina to the baby, all the flowers I usually give Christina, I'm giving them to the baby."

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Cheryl Cole is to appear in a comic book

Cheryl Cole is to appear in a comic book.

The 26-year-old pop star is set to appear in long-running British comic

The Beano as a singing sidekick to bad girl character Minnie the Minx.

And Cheryl is not the only famous face making an appearance in the publication’s pages, England soccer player Wayne Rooney is also set to appear in a number of issues.

A Beano spokesman said: "Minnie the Minx will be meeting Cheryl and Wayne in a run of stories which will coincide with the school summer holidays.

"They are both hugely popular with readers and I'm sure they'll be thrilled at the prospect of them coming face to face with a British institution, in the shape of Minnie."

Cheryl, 26, will perform a duet with Minnie, while Wayne, 24, will do battle with her on the pitch.

Publishers DC Thomson are believed to have been inspired to feature Cheryl after seeing her in an Alexander McQueen-designed red-and-black striped outfit – the same colours red-haired Minnie wears - in the video for her hit single 'Fight for This Love'.

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Strummerville Campfire at Glastonbury

Strummerville will be kicking off this year's festival tour at their natural home, Glastonbury festival. They will be lighting the campfire (the biggest campfire at Glastonbury) Thursday night and keep it burning till Monday morning.

Situated in the Unfair Ground field in the exact same spot where Joe Strummer used to have his fire, the strummerville campfire sessions will start at midnight every night and will run until 3am. Confirmed acoustic performances from bands include a mixture of Strummerville supported bands and bands who are fans of Joe Strummer himself, such as: The Drums, I Blame Coco, Beans on Toast, Handshake, Sound of Rum, Ali Love, Lissie, Fionn Regan, Frank Turner, Depot, Nat Jenkins and many, many more (some who can't be announced!).

No times will be announced for any performance, the best way to find out is to swing by and say hi during the day to find out who's playing that night, rest your feet on our many sofas, grab a tea from the cafe or take part in our drumming workshops.

For Joe Strummer, the idea of a "campfire" - any loose assembly of people bonded by the rising flames and the advancing dawn - became an art form in itself.

"We're here to provide warmth, encourage conversation, listen to amazing music and generally spread the love. Everybody's welcome." - Strummerville

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The Saturdays top stellar line-up for children's charity

The Saturdays top stellar line-up for children’s charity birthday celebrations.

The full line up of acts and sponsors for the first birthday celebrations for children’s charity The Transformation Trust in July is now finalised, with big name supporters from the world of music and sport, and sponsors from the media and the private sector, joining forces to make it an event to remember.

Up to 14,000 young people from across England are invited to attend the free birthday concert, supported by British Gas, at The O2 arena – with around 9,000 tickets already snapped up by schools from Newcastle in the north to Southampton in the south.

The Trust has already raised in excess of £2 million to support projects which give young people access to opportunities and experiences that will help develop new skills, grow in confidence, learn to work as a team, and discover hidden talents. Schools can choose from a range of extra-curricular activities, giving pupils in state schools access to the kinds of activities usually only available in the independent sector.

The acts confirmed for the end-of-term celebration, hosted by Rickie, Melvin and Charlie from Kiss 100 Breakfast Show, include:

The Saturdays
Chart-topping rapper Tinchy Stryder
Stacey Solomon (X Factor finalist) who will lead The O2 in a chorus of 'Happy Birthday’ to the Trust
DJ and rapper Ironik
New boyband The Wanted
Singer-songwriter Eliza Doolittle
Twenty Twenty
Street dance crews Status and Unity.

The event will also see five-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Steve Redgrave present the prizes to the winners of the national Young Designer and Young Filmmaker of the Year competitions, judged by Oscar winner David Puttnam.

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