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Leona Lewis Performs First Show Since Attack
Posted in Concert, Leona Lewis on the November 6, 2009
Leona Lewis gave a fantastic performance at her first solo gig in London on Monday, for which she got a standing ovation for. The singer spoke to the audience to thank them for their support, saying “I just want to say thank you so much for coming to support me. The first time I ever performed here I was 13 so it seemed fitting for me to come back here.” The concept for her concert was amazing too! Leona appeared on stage in a black hooded cape with large images of herself projected on a see-through screen. Congratulations on the success of your solo show!
2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Winners
Posted in Awards, Beyonce, Eminem, Lady Gaga, MTV, Tokio Hotel, U2 on the November 6, 2009
The MTV Europe Music Awards 2009 took place in Berlin, Germany at the O2 World Arena. The show was hosted by Katy Perry,
MTV Europe Music Awards 2009 Winners
Best Video
Beyonce - Single Ladies
Best Female
Beyonce
Best Group
Tokio Hotel
Best Push Artist
Pixie Lott
Best Male
Eminem
Best New Act
Lady Gaga
Best Alternative
Placebo
Best World Stage Performance
Linkin Park
Best Song
Beyonce - Halo
Best Rock
Green Day
Best Urban
Jay-Z
Best Live Act
U2
Best European Act
maNga
Robbie Williams shows former band’s tattoo on TV
Posted in Robbie Williams, Take That, X Factor on the November 5, 2009
Robbie Williams has revealed a tattoo that reads Take That - the strongest indication yet that he wants to return to the band that made his name. Williams is on a strong comeback trail after appearing on the X-Factor to rave reviews. He showed off the small musical tattoo on his right forearm in an interview with BBC-1 talk show host Jonathan Ross. He clenched his arm in a gesture of intent. When he was asked about a reunion he guardedly replied: “I can’t say much - but yes, I hope so.” Williams met up with the four remaining members of the band last year. Last December he said: “It was amazing. We’ve all matured a lot. The differences we’ve had have just melted away. I celebrated by getting a Take That symbol tattooed on my right arm.” Of his performance on the X-Factor, during which he visibly sweated, he said: “I get incredibly nervous. It wasn’t drugs or drink - just deer in the headlights.”
Source: Splash News
Eminem to Perform at AMAs
Posted in American Music Awards, Eminem, Lady Gaga on the November 5, 2009
Eminem has recently been added to the list of performers for this year’s American Music Awards. There’s no word yet on what horrific song the rapper will perform though. I almost completely forgot that he even released an album this year, much less that it was decent enough to warrant him performing at such a big stage like the AMAs. With Eminem being added to the list of performers, that means there will be 10 performances on the show, including the likes of Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Adam Lambert and Carrie Underwood. Which performance are you most excited for? I can tell you that Eminem wouldn’t even make my list.
Pussycat Dolls founder denies break-up rumours
Posted in Pussycat Dolls on the November 5, 2009
Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin has denied recent reports that the band is to split - but added that it would be “easy” for her to replace them if they ever did want to leave the group.
Antin, 47, said: “There is no way the Pussycat Dolls are breaking up.
“It is a girl group, so people are always saying they are going to break up.”
She added: “The truth is the Pussycat Dolls is a brand. The name can live forever. The name is really bigger than all of us…”
Antin also quashed rumours that PCD lead singer Nicole is leaving to make a solo album, but added that if individual members did want to pursue solo projects that it wouldn’t affect the future of the group.
She said: “I have had a lot of different girls in the Pussycat Dolls over the years… so if a couple of [the] girls want to go out and do something else, it is easy for me to find other girls.”
Cheryl Cole is #1
Posted in Cheryll Cole, Girls Aloud, Top List, X Factor, album on the November 5, 2009
Girls Aloud member and X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has a lot to celebrate. The singer is now one of the few female artists ever to achieve simultaneously a UK number 1 single and album. I expected absolutely nothing less from her. Cheryl’s debut solo album ‘3 Words’ opened in the top spot while her single ‘Fight for this Love’ arrived at number 1 last week. The single has also been dubbed the UK’s fastest selling single of the year and has held on to the top honor for the second week. Congratulations Cheryl! I wonder if any of her band mates can match what she’s done.
Lady Gaga tells fashion crowd that her favourite accessory is a condom
Posted in Fashion, Lady Gaga on the November 4, 2009
Lady Gaga stunned celebrities at a fashion awards show - by saying her favourite accessory is a condom!
The pop superstar had already turned heads at the Ace fashion gala in New York by arriving in one of her trademark outlandish outfits.
And she then also raised giggles by failing to eat any food at the awards show because of her lace headpiece making it impossible to get to her mouth.
But she got the most attention with her speech as she picked up her Stylemaker award from the Accessories Council in front of the celebrity crowd that included Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Betsey Johnson, Molly Sims, Glenda Bailey and supermodel Agyness Deyn.
“I think we must all remember that the ultimate accessory is the condom,” she said.
Meanwhile at her table at the awards onlookers saw her playing with a Barbie doll placed on her table, dressing it up to look like her.
Source: Splash News
Reason Why Robbie Williams Pulled Out of EMAs
Posted in Robbie Williams on the November 4, 2009
It was reported that Robbie Williams has dropped out of the MTV Europe Music Awards last minute due to scheduling conflicts but it turns out that it was a bunch of crap. It’s now being said that MTV couldn’t meet with the singer’s over the top demands so he opted to not do the show. A source said “Every star is treated the same and has to work to the same parameters. Robbie is not different. But his reps, for some reason, said nearly everything wasn’t up to scratch. His no-show is costing us a lot of money. We tried to be accommodating, but they walked away with a week to go. It’s caused mayhem.” When you’re trying to make a comeback, I doubt having any tantrums would do you good. Some people are also saying that his awful X Factor performance is partly to blame for his no-show.
Lil Wayne Keeps Lawyers Busy
Posted in Lil Wayne on the November 4, 2009
Lil Wayne is facing more legal problems. The rapper and his mentor Birdman are being sued for copyright infringement by a Florida resident, Thomas Marasciullo. The man is accusing both rappers of using his voice without his permission on several tracks. Back in 2006, the guy was asked to record “Italian-styled spoken-word recordings” for Cash Money Records and is claiming that those recordings were used on 4 tracks on Lil Wayne’s album ‘Like Father, Like Son’ and on Birdman’s ‘5 (Star) Stunna’ record. Why did it take him 3 years to file a lawsuit? Marasciullo is suing Cash Money and Universal Music for unspecified damages.
Glee Goes Gold
Posted in Journey, Songs Download, iTunes on the November 4, 2009
The ‘Glee’ cast recording of Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ has been certified gold after being downloaded over half a million times. And that’s just the legal downloads. With their tracks selling big time on iTunes, it was bound to happen sooner or later anyway. Actress Lea Michele talked about it saying “The great thing about our show is that some of the songs that we do sound very close to the original and others are completely re-done and ‘mashed up.’ It’s great that we’ve brought these old songs back and we’ve put a new twist to them, while still honoring the amazing songs that they are. Matthew Morrison added “I feel like we’re revitalizing the music industry. The younger generation hears songs they never heard before through our show. And I’ll be bold as to say that I think some of the records we’re doing are even better than the originals.”
Rihanna speaks to Glamour
Posted in Chris Brown, Rihanna on the November 3, 2009
She just couldn’t hold it in any longer, could she? Well, she did make it on the front cover. It seems that even though a talk about “the event” with Rihanna was promised for Thursday morning, the singer took the opportunity to spill her guts in Glamour magazine where she did an interview in which she talked about the whole Chris Brown-related incident. When asked about how it had changed her, Rihanna replied the following: I’m stronger, wiser and more aware. You don’t realize how much your decisions affect people you don’t even know, like fans.” Yes, woe unto the fans of Rihanna for now they have to put up with her not-so satisfying new music. Chris Brown definitely managed to really hit a soft spot there!
Jacko’s This Is It guitarist reveals working with music legend was
Posted in Michael Jackson, Music on the November 3, 2009
The female guitarist, who was chosen by Michael Jackson to play in his This Is It band, has spoken about the moment she heard he had died.
Orianthi Panagaris - a 24-year-old, blonde rocker from Adelaide - had been working with the music legend less than 24-hours before his sudden death.
On the day that he died - 25 June - she said that she had been getting ready for another evening of rehearsals.
She said: “I was actually getting ready for rehearsals.
“I was on Skype with my parents and… they said he had passed and I just started crying.
“I was like: ‘Is this serious?’ And my heart just sank. And it was like… How can he have passed when he was actually fine?’ There were no hints.”
She added: “It was very difficult. It was a life-changing experience to work with someone like Michael Jackson.”
Panagaris features heavily in Jacko’s box-office smash documentary This Is It, taken from hours of rehearsals for the star’s O2 shows. She also played at the late star’s memorial concert this summer.
She said: “He was very personable, very friendly and such a perfectionist. He wanted to make sure that everything was right with his band… and put on the ultimate show.”
She added: “I wish he was still with us. It was going to be the biggest show on earth.”
Source: Splash News
Morrissey returns to tour after collapsing on stage
Posted in Singer on the November 2, 2009
Singer Morrissey has returned to his tour after collapsing on stage.
The 50-year-old performed at London’s Royal Albert Hall after collapsing in front of 1,000 fans at a concert in Swindon.
He was unconscious and helped from the stage by band members to be treated by paramedics on site. He was then taken to the Great Western Hospital and stayed overnight. He had cancelled several shows earlier this year, arousing concerns for his health.
But Morrissey’s spokeswoman said the star is now “rested and absolutely fine”.
At the Royal Albert Hall performance, the singer was quoted as saying: “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night. The doctor said I shouldn’t smile. I told him, ‘I don’t’.”
Taylor Swift Got Pranked By Ellen Degeneres
Posted in TV Show, Taylor Swift, Video, YouTube on the November 2, 2009
Couple Nights Taylor Swift Got Pranked By Ellen Degeneres
VERY FUNNY!
Leona Lewis Stays Positive
Posted in Leona Lewis, Singer on the November 2, 2009
As we all know, Leona Lewis was attacked by an X Factor reject Peter Kowalczyk while at a London book signing of her autobiography, ‘Dreams’, earlier this month. The ‘Bleeding Love’ singer is now opening up about the terrible unprovoked attack, saying “It could have been worse. I’m still alive. It is just something you have to deal with when you have fame and the positives far outweigh the negatives. I don’t like to dwell on the negatives. I’m a very positive person.” And it probably helps that the guy is getting charged for attacking her. He clearly deserves whatever punishment will be given to him.
Adam Lambert Talks Album Cover
Posted in Adam Lambert, Album Release, American Idol on the November 2, 2009
After receiving some harsh criticism after he unveiled his gender-bending album cover, American Idol alum Adam Lambert took to his Twitter to let everyone know what he thinks and giving no apologies. The singer tweeted “Thank you to those who appreciate and understand that the album cover is deliberately campy. It’s an omage to the past. It IS ridiculous. For those that don’t get it: oh well… Glad to have gotten your attention.” He gets an A for effort on spelling “homage” without the h. I for one love the album cover. I just hope the rest of his music is as fabulous.
Madonna’s adopted daughter Mercy James, 4
Posted in Music on the October 30, 2009
Madonna’s adopted daughter Mercy James, 4, has lost her native language in four months since leaving Malawi.
The tiny girl accompanied her megastar mother back to her country to open a girls school that was funded by Madonna. The singer was seen at the school in television footage wearing a dark print sari-style wrap over black garments and a ponytail.
The singer took all four of her children with her for the groundbreaking ceremony and the family went on a visit to the Mchinji orphanage.
Her other child adopted from Malawi, David Banda, 3, was said to know some of his Chichewa tongue, according to Lucy Chipeta of the orphanage where he lived until 2007.
Chipeta said: “David had forgotten us. He remembers a few words. Mercy is a real white girl. She couldn’t speak any.”
She added: “I am happy to see David look so happy. Madonna’s a very good mother. Her children are well-behaved. I think she’s more Malawian than American.”
This Is It busts open box office
Posted in Music on the October 30, 2009
Michael Jackson’s movie has exploded on to the box office to take the number one domestic spot with a staggering $7.4 million on its first day and $12.7 million overseas - a world total of $20.1 million.
The film set a record for the highest domestic takings for a movie opening on a Wednesday in October, nudging out Paranormal Activity, which grossed $1.5 million at the weekend from the top domestic spot.
This Is It, directed by Kenny Ortega, will be shown in cinemas on limited release around the world for just two weeks.
It features dancers handpicked by Jackson and 100 hours of rehearsal footage in the run-up to a UK tour he was to underake before his sudden death on June 25.
Distributor Sony could not have picked a better time to release the movie given the upcoming Halloween weekend and its spooky Thriller-like themes.
Simon Cowell vows to battle for more help for children’s hospices
Posted in Simon Cowell on the October 30, 2009
Simon Cowell has vowed to battle for more help for children’s hospices.
The 50-year-old has said he would even do a “Jamie Oliver” and take the plight to the Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street.
Cowell was speaking at the CHASE hospice for children in Arlington, Surrey, and dismissed his ‘Mr Nasty’ image and said he had been secretly visiting the hospice for nearly five years.
He said: “I’ve never considered myself to be nasty. I would absolutely do a Jamie at Downing Street. I’ll knock on their door or they can come round to mine for supper. I’ll do whatever it takes to help raise awareness.”
50 Cent Gets Hit by Recession
Posted in 50 Cent, Rapper on the October 30, 2009
Rapper 50 Cent has revealed that even he has been hit by the recession by losing a few million from his fortune. He says that he had to change some of his spending habits, mainly his constant need for new jewellery. He said “I buy diamonds on a very regular basis, but now I am selling my old stuff before I get something new. These are times when you learn about the value of money. If you don’t lose money in this recession, it means you didn’t have enough to start off with. Sure, I lost a few million, but that’s because I have so much. This is a time that will sort out the strong from the weak.” He’s so confident in his money-handling that he even says that President Obama can call him for any financial advice.