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Archive for October 12th, 2009
Australian TV presenter says Jackson 5 sketch row is a ’storm in a teacup’
Posted in Michael Jackson on the October 12, 2009
The presenter of an Australian TV show which featured men with black makeup on their faces mimicking the Jackson 5 has called the resulting furore a “storm in a teacup”.
American singer Harry Connick Jnr, who was a guest on the show, demanded presenter Daryl Somers apologise after his Hey Hey It’s Saturday programme aired the sketch.
Somers said: “I think this reflects the difference in cultural diversity between America and Australia. If there were any Australians offended I certainly apologise. But for most of Australia I think it’s a storm in a teacup.”
Asked whether anyone on the show would have raised the alarm if Harry Connick Jnr hadn’t said anything, he added: “No, I don’t think they would.”
A spokesman for the show said: “It was never intended to offend and we regret any offence the act caused.”
Guns N Roses Deny Lawsuit Claims
Posted in Guns N' Roses, Music on the October 12, 2009
As previously reported, indie record labels Independieate and Domino Recording Company both filed a lawsuit against Guns N Roses claiming that the band copied two songs for their album ‘Chinese Democracy’. Both labels own the licensing rights to German musician Ulrich Schnauss’ music and claim that the band used the songs on the track ‘Riad N the Bedouins’ and are asking for $1 million in damages. GNR’s manager says that the band vigorously contests those claims saying “The band believed when the record came out and still believes that there are no unauthorized samples on the track. The snippets of ‘ambient noise’ in question were provided by a member of the album’s production team who has assured us that these few seconds of sound were obtained legitimately. Artists these days can’t read the minds of those they collaborate with and therefore are unfortunately vulnerable to claims like this one. While the band resents the implication that they would ever use another artist’s work improperly and are assessing possible counterclaims, they are confident this situation will be satisfactorily resolved.”
50 Cent Gets Another Movie Deal
Posted in 50 Cent, Movies, Rapper on the October 12, 2009
Most people are familiar with the classic tale of Dr. Jekyll who creates a potion that transforms his into his younger and more violent alter ego Mr. Hyde. The concept has been done lots of times in movies but we can now look forward to seeing two new faces to bring the story to life. Forest Whitaker and 50 Cent have been recently cast in the roles, the notable actor as Dr. Jekyll and the rapper as Mr. Hyde. I’m not sure if I can get behind this. It’s been done numerous times and while I know Forest will bring something to the table, I think it’ll be overshadowed by 50 just plainly sucking.
Lily Allen Continues Katy Perry Feud
Posted in Fashion, Katy Perry, Lily Allen on the October 12, 2009
Even though the feud between Lily Allen and Katy Perry has been kept at bay for months upon months now, the British train wreck of a singer just can’t let it go and refuses to forgive and forget. Lily was invited to be the special guest and performer for the Chanel fashion show in Paris last week but sources say that when it was suggested that Katy attend the show as well, Lily shot down the idea. Why does she insist on drawing out the feud for as long as she can? It’s not like her career’s going to last as long as Katy’s.
Leona Lewis Album Coming Soon
Posted in Justin Timberlake, Leona Lewis on the October 12, 2009
The album art for Leona Lewis’s upcoming second studio album called ‘Echo’ has recently been released and the singer is looking hot on it! The 24-year old British singing sensation has a lot of great songs on the album, which will be released on November 17. Leona has worked with the likes of Ryan Tedder, Justin Timberlake, Max Martin, Xenomania and James Fauntheroy. It sounds like she managed to get a great ensemble of artists to make sure that her album will be a success. But if the first single, ‘Happy’, off of the album is anything to go by, Leona has another hit record under her belt.
