50 Cent planning Rourke project

Email this story Printable version (Cover) - EN Movies - 50 Cent says he is going to work with Mickey Rourke again 'soon'. The pair met up to discuss their plans over lunch together yesterday. 50 Cent later took to his Twitter account to post a picture of them with their arms round each other along with the announcement. 'Had lunch with Micky Rourke today were goin 2 work together on another film soon ...(sic),' he tweeted. Mickey and 50 Cent previously worked together on 2010's 13 alongside Jason Statham and Alexander Skarsgard. The drama followed Jasper, played by Jason, who assumed a dead man''s identity and finds himself embroiled in an underground world of power, violence, and chance where men gamble behind closed doors on the lives of other men. 50 Cent has had a busy year with the release of a new semi-autobiographical book about bullying and his fifth studio album due out in December. The star has also had roles in movies such as Get Rich or Die Tryin' and Things Fall Apart. © 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!

The Pro Mic by Paper Jamz Pro

Email this story Printable version Right in time for Christmas, some cool new WowWee toys and gadgets are now available, like the Pro Microphone ' the perfect present for aspiring pop- and rock stars! The Pro Microphone from the Paper Jamz Pro series offers 'perfect pitch' vocal-tuning technology and four other voice-enhancing effects (as seen demoed by Katy B in 'Something for the Weekend'). Your vocals will be transformed to sound like a singing sensation! The Pro Mic comes with two songs for instant play, but you are not limited to that. Simply download the Paper Jamz Pro App for PC and Mac, connect the Pro Mic via USB and you can install new music and sing like your favourite stars. Wow wee, this is a lot of fun for boys n girls of all ages! Features: Auto mode adjusts effects on the fly to recreate a track's original sound 2 built-in songs put you on the road to stardom Add songs from your own library with Paper Jamz Pro app Voice Effects: Perfect Pitch: Corrects your pitch so you're automatically in tune Chorus: Multiplies your voice to add depth Auto Vibrato: Adds dramatic effect to your voice Melody Match: Tunes your voice so you always sing a perfect melody Auto Harmony: Sound like part of a perfectly harmonized duo Available in three cool designs for girls and boys. £34.99 RRP. (www.paperjamzpro.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 undergoes throat surgery

Email this story Printable version Adele's throat surgery was a success, her doctor has announced. The British singer underwent a procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston recently and is expected to make a full recovery. The hospital released a statement saying operating doctor Steve Zeitels was happy with the results and progress so far. 'Adele underwent vocal cord microsurgery by Dr. Steven Zeitels to stop recurrent vocal cord haemorrhage (bleeding) from a benign polyp,' it read. 'This condition is typically the result of unstable blood vessels in the vocal cord that can rupture. Based on the advice of her doctor and voice therapist in the United Kingdom, Adele came to Boston to consult and undergo corrective voice surgery with Dr. Zeitels. 'Dr. Zeitels expects Adele to make a full recovery from her laser microsurgery.' The Someone Like You songstress has had to cancel and postpone several concerts in recent months because of the condition. 'Doctors have ordered her to rest her voice and completely recuperate before looking to schedule any work commitments,' a statement from Adele's team read last month. The doctor looking after the 23-year-old performed a similar procedure on Aerosmith's Steven Tyler who went on to make a full recovery and has continued to perform successfully. © 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!

Bon Jovi and U2 take on Take That in Billboard Touring Awards

Email this story Printable version Billboard magazine has announced their finalists for the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards and they are looking very much like last year's list. Both Bon Jovi and U2 repeat as nominees in the Top Tour and Top Draw categories, going up against British giants Take That (last year, they were up against AC/DC). U2 took the award in both categories. The awards are based on box office figures from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011 and will be given out November 10 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. Billboard's Ray Waddell said "To a large degree, the touring industry rebounded this year, and the tours, venues, companies and events that are finalists for the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards are examples of the types of shows that worked. The wide range of success shown by the finalists proves superstars are still superstars, artist development is still happening, and fans still love the live concert experience." The nominees in the artist categories: Top Tour Bon Jovi, The Circle Take That, Progress Live U2, 360 Top Draw Bon Jovi Take That U2 Top Package (Tours with three or more acts) Kenny Chesney's Goin' Coastal tour, with Zac Brown Band, Uncle Kracker, Billy Currington Taylor Swift's Speak Now tour, with Needtobreathe, Danny Gokey, Frankie Ballard, others Usher's OMG tour, with Miguel, Trey Songz, others Breakthrough Jason Aldean Katy Perry Rihanna Top Comedy Tour Jeff Dunham Peter Kay Robin Williams Top Boxscore (single stand at a single venue) Take That, Wembley Stadium, London - June 30-July 9 Take That - City of Manchester (U.K.) Stadium - June 3-12 U2 - Estádio do Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil - April 9-13 Top Festival Austin City Limits Music Festival, Austin, TX Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Indio, CA Lollapalooza, Chicago, IL The Inaugural Apple Recipient Perry Farrell Legend of Live Journey 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!

Lenny Kravitz to release new single

Email this story Printable version Lenny Kravitz announces 'Push' as the second single from his critically acclaimed album 'Black and White America'. The track, written, produced and arranged by four-time Grammy award winner Kravitz, calls on us to look to the future and 'push the clouds away' with its uplifting vocal and upbeat melody. Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race and class into a 20-year musical career, one which revels in the rich influences of '60s and '70s soul, rock and funk. From 1999 to 2002, he won four consecutive Grammy Awards, setting a record for the most wins in the 'Best Male Rock Vocal Performance' category with his single 'Dig In' (previously winning for 'Again,' 'American Woman' and 'Fly Away'). Kravitz is currently on his Black and White Europe tour, which features brand new staging and production and includes all of Lenny's biggest hits as well as showcasing the new album. The tour will head across Europe throughout November before winding up in Paris on the 29th. Marking his first release of new material in three years, 'Black and White America' is a rich rock and funk-infused collection filled with Lenny's signature guitar riffs, compelling melodies and the undeniable anthemic lyricism that has been his trademark over the course of his 20-year career. Recorded in the Bahamas and Paris, Lenny Kravitz's vocals and guitar playing are as distinct as ever on 'Black and White America,' showcasing the intensity with which he records and performs. Kravitz, a multi-instrumentalist, produced, wrote and arranged the 16 tracks on the record. For more information please go to www.lennykravitz.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!

Florence Welch: I’m unsure about motherhood

Email this story Printable version Florence Welch admits that she is torn over whether she wants a family. The 25-year-old is well known for rocking out with her band Florence + the Machine. However, the flame-haired star explains that she might like to become more responsible. 'Do I want to have a family, some responsibilities? The teenager inside me yells, 'No!', but the adult I want to be seeks serenity," she told the French edition of Be. The contradictions that Florence is facing are reflected in the band's new album Ceremonials. The singer explained the stories behind the lyrics and the themes running throughout the album. "[Death, love and sex] are everlasting subjects. This album is much more introspective than the one before,' she revealed. 'When I read the lyrics again, I feel at war with myself. I talk about a turning point in my life, my inner fight between a need for freedom and wanting to feel safe.' Florence loves all the fellow female singers around at the moment, in particular Lady Gaga. The eccentric singer offered Florence support at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) last year. "I am a huge fan of Lady Gaga. She is so adorable,' she gushed. 'Before I performed on the stage of the VMAs she came to give me a big hug to encourage me. And she is so funny, she sings so well on stage and her gigs are so theatrical - pure entertainment!" © 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!

The Kills unveil video for ʻBaby Saysʼ

Email this story Printable version The Kills - Jamie Hince & Alison Mosshart have released details on their new video for their latest single ʻBaby Saysʼ, which was made available through Domino on October 24th. The videoʼs style is reminiscent of Almadovar meets Wong Kar Wai; a heartbreaking look at a man living in one of Barcelonaʼs subcultures. The video was directed by Ben Crook and can be seen over on Domino's YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/jfLcPYA3Nlk The band will be playing their biggest UK show to date at Londonʼs Brixton Academy on December 3rd. They have also announced new North American tour dates in January and February 2012, including a very special 10th anniversary show at New Yorkʼs Terminal 5. The Kills are currently on tour in South America and will be touring in Europe from early November. Most recently Jamie & Alison were personally requested to play David Lynchʼs Club Silencio in Paris, performed electrifying sets at Lollapalooza and Bumbershoot and have appeared on Conan, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Last Call with Carson Daly in support of their latest offering, 'Blood Pressures'. 'Blood Pressures', released earlier this year, finds The Kills delivering their vivid and uniquely gritty post-blues, but with a new level of thoughtfulness and depth not yet explored by the duo. An album tinged with wistfulness and vulnerability, it has an enduring sense of intricacy and richness that intensely blends with their ever-compelling songwriting. European Live Dates: NOVEMBER 11 Ameins, France @ Zenith Nov 12 Paris, France @ LʼOlympia 13 Paris, France @ LʼOlympia 15 Lyon, France @ Le Transbordeur 16 Toulouse, France @ Le Bikini 17 Nantes, France @ La Carriere 18 Nancy, France @ LʼAutre Canal 20 Lausanne, Switzerland @ Les Docks 21 Zurich, Switzerland @ X-Tra 25 Amsterdam, Holland @ Paradiso 26 Brussells, Belgium @ Cirque Royal 27 Koln, Germany @ E-Werk 29 Muchen, Germany @ Tonhalle 30 Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle DECEMBER 03 London, UK @ Brixton Academy http://www.thekills.tv http://www.dominorecordco.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!