NEWS DESK ARCHIVE - 2005

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SHAYNE GETS THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE
X Factor winner, Shayne Ward, has scooped this year's Christmas Number One with his debut single 'That's My Goal'. The single that was only released on Wednesday sold 742,180 copies in the shops and as a download. The song is the fastest selling download ever and the second fastest selling single of all time.
POSTED: 26/12/05
CHRISTMAS CHEER FROM KYLIE
Kylie Minogue has delivered good news to her fans this Christmas. She has revealed that she WILL record a new Album in 2006. She also plans to tour late in the year and hopes to play Glastonbury Festival when it returns in 2007.
POSTED: 26/12/05
NEW SUGABABE FOR THE NEW YEAR
Rumours were correct and Mutya Buena has quit the Sugababes. The band won’t split though and a replacement has already been announced. The new band member will be Amelle Berrabah and has already re-recorded the vocals on the bands next single that is out in March.
POSTED: 26/12/05
ELTON AND DAVID TIE THE KNOT
As civil partnerships for Gay couples became legal this week, Elton John married his long term boyfriend David Furnish in Windsor, Berks. The pair kissed and exchanged rings.
POSTED: 26/12/05
MORE TROUBLES FOR MICHAEL
Michael Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe has launched a bid to get custody of their two children. It is rumoured that she has filed legal papers accusing him of abducting the kids.
POSTED: 26/12/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 26/12/05
• Status Quo guitarist, Rick Parfitt, has been cleared of having cancer. Tests for the lump in his throat were benign
• Take That seem to have started a trend as East 17 and All Saints are now planning reunions in 2006
• Pete Doherty is facing up to seven years in prison after being found in possession of Class A drugs for a third time in three weeks
• McFly’s Dougie found himself in hot water after saying on a TV interview that “Girls with guitars doesn’t work”
• John Lennon is to be made into a talking doll after his wife Yoko sold the rights to a U.S toy firm
POSTED: 26/12/05
SHAYNE REACHES HIS GOAL
Saturday night saw The X Factor final 2005. Shayne Ward was the winner this year with just over 1% more votes than Andy Abraham who came second. Brotherly duo Journey South came third. The Winner Shayne Ward has won a £1 million record contract and his debut single ‘That’s My Goal’ is already in production and will be released on Wednesday 21st December. Although the track only has four days of sales before next weekends Christmas chart it is still the bookies favourite for Christmas number one.
POSTED: 18/12/05
SUGABABES CRISIS
The future of the Sugababes has been thrown into chaos after it was revealed that band member Mutya Buena said she wants to leave the band. She has pulled out of a number of appearances in the past few months adding fuel to the rumour she wants to leave.
POSTED: 17/12/05
RAISE UP THE WRITERS
Two brothers from Sweden, Tommi and Karri Rinne, have claimed they wrote the hit ‘You Raise Me Up’. If they can prove they wrote the track 10 years ago they could be in for a windfall of millions of pounds. The track was most recently released by Westlife.
POSTED: 17/12/05
WHAT NOT TO WEAR MADONNA
Madonna’s fashion sense has come under fire by her nine year old daughter Lourdes. The youngster complains that she wants Madonna to dress like “a normal mum”. Madge has said her daughter even tells her what to where when she picks her up from school.
POSTED: 17/12/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 17/12/05
• Britney Spears has recruited Madonna’s song writers and producers to help her reinvent her pop career
• Boy George, formally from Culture Club, will be in the next series of Celebrity Big Brother which starts in January
• Take That have beaten their former bandmate Robbie Williams to be first to perform at the new Wembley stadium. They will play there in June and Robbie plays there in September
• Paul McCartney has revealed his fight for animal rights was inspired by the Disney movie Bambi
• It is rumoured that Westlife’s Kian Egan is planning to propose to his girlfriend Jodi Albert during Christmas
POSTED: 17/12/05
ROBBIE ALIEN KIDNAP PLOT?
An obsessed fan of Robbie Williams warned him not to go Germany this weekend because he is in grave danger of being kidnapped by aliens. The 39 year old woman known as Conny now has a restraining order against her which stops her going within 500 metres of Robbie.
POSTED: 10/12/05
WESTLIFE FOURTH RECORD OF THE YEAR
This weekend, Westlife won ITV’s Record Of The Year for a fourth time. They picked up the gong for their hit ‘You Raise Me Up’, McFly came second with ‘All About You’. Click Here for more.
POSTED: 10/12/05
X FACTOR FINAL COUNTDOWN
The X Factor reaches its climax next weekend when the final three acts battle it out for the £1 million record contract prize. The final acts remaining are Journey South, Andy Abraham and Shayne Ward.
POSTED: 10/12/05
RE-ISSUE PLAN FOR MICHAEL
Michael Jackson will take drastic action next year to stop himself going bankrupt. He will release one of his greatest hit singles each week from January 16th until 22nd May. It is similar to Elvis Presley who had all his number one hits released week by week at the start of this year.
POSTED: 10/12/05
EMINEM BACK WITH EX-WIFE
It is reported that Eminem has got back together with his ex-wife Kim Mathers. It is well known that he had a messy divorce from her and a custody battle of their daughter Hailie. Eminem star Marshall Mathers has said “we have reconciled and will probably remarry”.
POSTED: 10/12/05
"GAY" DAMAGES FOR ROBBIE
Robbie Williams has won substantial damages against a newspaper and two magazines that reported that he had a “secret gay lover”
POSTED: 10/12/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 10/12/05
• Status Quo have cancelled their sell-out UK tour after it emerged that the guitarist, Rick Parfitt may have throat cancer
• Feeder have had to cancel the rest of their UK tour after doctors have found blood on Grant Nicholas’ vocal cords
• Elton John and his boyfriend David Furnish have revealed they will get married in Windsor later this month
• The music industry remembered John Lennon this week, 25 years after he was assassinated
• Justin Timberlake is taking vocal lessons to make his squeaky voice sound more manly
• Madonna is being secretly lined up to be the star performer at next year’s Brit Awards
POSTED: 10/12/05
JACKSON PILLS RUMOUR
Michael Jackson hit the headlines again this week with rumours that he is trafficking drugs to feed a 40 a day pills habit. It is said that he is flying anti-depressants and painkillers from America to his hideout in Bahrain. Meanwhile, Michael’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe has sensationally claimed that he is not the father of their two children. She claims that they were conceived using sperm from a sperm bank.
POSTED: 03/12/05
TAKE THAT - WORLD RECORD
Take That’s Reunion tour sold out this week in just 30 minutes, quicker that Robbie William’s tour tickets sold out in a few weeks ago. It is also a World Record sell out tour after they sold 1.6 million tickets in one day.
POSTED: 03/12/05
SEVEN TIMES A DAD ROD
Rod Stewart became a Dad again this week. His fiancée Penny Lancaster gave birth to a boy. The baby is Rod’s seventh child. The baby weighed in at 7lb 7oz and was born a week early. Penny recently hinted that they would call the baby Charlie or Jimmy.
POSTED: 03/12/05
BUDDLIFE
Westlife’s Kian Egan and his girlfriend Jodi Albert are turning to Buddhism. They have made the spare room in their house into a shrine for the Oriental faith.
POSTED: 03/12/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 03/12/05
• Joss Stone is taking a rest from singing after being struck down with painful throat nodules
• Madonna is in trouble after using a sample for the song “Get Together”. The track is on her latest album “Confessions On A Dancefloor”
• Mark Owen was trapped in an Italian car park for nine hours when his tour bus got snowed in
• Katie Melua will sing Kirsty McCall’s vocals on the Christmas hit “Fairytale Of New York” on The Pogues’ Christmas tour.
POSTED: 03/12/05
JUNIOR EUROVISION
The 3rd Junior Eurovision Song Contest took place in Belgium this weekend. This year Joni Fuller represented the U.K. The 13 year-old from Lancashire performed 'How Does It Feel'. The winners this year were Belarus. They won with 149 points. Spain came second and the U.K came in fourteenth place out of 16. Click HERE for more.
POSTED: 27/11/05
BACK, BUT NOT FOR GOOD
Take That hit the headlines again this week as they held a press conference to confirm there will be a reunion tour next year. Mark Owen said it’s now or never, they would prefer to do the tour before they get to old to dance around the stage like they used to. They will do 11 tour dates in April and May 2006 but without Robbie Williams. The band did say that Robbie is welcome to turn up to sing a few songs if he wishes and in actual fact Robbie’s calendar is free during those months. The tour will earn the band members £1.5 million each.
POSTED: 26/11/05
LOUIS QUITS X FACTOR (and then doesn't)
X Factor Judge Louis Walsh sensationally quit the show this week after he felt bullied by his fellow judges last weekend. Sharon Osbourne threw three glasses of water over him on last weeks live show and Simon Cowell said in an interview that Louis is stupid. But after talks with the show’s producers Louis agreed to return to the show.
POSTED: 26/11/05
WESTLIFE FEUD
Westlife are said to be arguing about who should keep a £500,000 diamond covered disc. They received the disc in South Africa to mark a million sales of their album ‘Face To Face’.
POSTED: 26/11/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 26/11/05
• Charlotte Church has been left distressed after her mum was rushed to Hospital with a suspected pills overdose
• Former music star Gary Glitter could face the firing squad in Vietnam after being arrested on child sex abuse charges
• Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay has said he wants to quit music for a quiet life at home with his dogs
• Madonna wants to direct a movie like her husband Guy Ritchie
• Winter might have only just begun but The Prodigy have signed up to headline next year’s Isle Of White Festival
POSTED: 26/11/05
THE BIG TAKE THAT INTERVIEW
The eagerly anticipated Take That interview was screened this week. The band talked of their rise to fame and the pressures of being in the band. The group then met up, for the first time since their split in 1995, minus Robbie Williams. Robbie refused to meet up as he can’t bear to be in the same room as Gary Barlow. He did send them a video message though. He apologised for the problems he caused in the band and said sorry to Gary for saying he is a bad song writer. It has been confirmed this week that Robbie will play no part in the Take That reunion tour next year.
POSTED: 19/11/05
THE JUNGLE DRUM
Two stars from the music world entered the Australian jungle this weekend for the new series of ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here’. They are former Atomic Kitten, Jenny Frost and Antony Costa, formerly of boyband Blue.
POSTED: 19/11/05
STEP FORWARD FOR YOUR DOSH
Changes in the handling on performers royalties, in 1996, means the nine eleven-year-old children that sang on Wizzard’s 1970’s hit ‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday’ are due a money handout. But only if they can be traced or come forward.
POSTED: 19/11/05
WESTLIFE'S ANGER AT LOUIS
Westlife have slammed their manager, Louis Walsh, for not giving them his full attention. Louis is allowing three more of his artists to release songs to challenge Westlife’s Christmas Number One bid. G4, Girls Aloud, and The X Factor winner will all make bids for the festive chart topper too.
POSTED: 19/11/05
eBAY TO THE RESCUE
The Pogues, who are re-releasing their hit ‘Fairytale Of New York’ for Christmas have had to search auction website eBay for the artwork for the CD sleeve. Incredibly the band did not keep an original of the artwork and have purchased it off eBay for £15.
POSTED: 19/11/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 19/11/05
• Kylie Minogue has be left distraught after doctors told her that she will not be well enough to travel back to Australia for Christmas. The star is being treated for breast cancer in Paris
• Last weekend, Paul McCartney sung live to astronauts on the international space station, via NASA television
• Justin Hawkins from The Darkness has branded Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin, a diva. Justin claims that Chris even demanded his own VIP area backstage at this year’s Live 8 concert
• Kelly Osbourne has revealed she is retiring from music at the tender age of 21. She said “What do I want to work for?”
• Robbie Williams’ next tour is a massive sell-out success. Tickets for the tour which went on sale today sold a million in the first three hours
POSTED: 19/11/05
TAKE THAT BACK ON TV
Take That will appear on TV together this week for the first time since the group split up in 1995. The interview will be shown on ITV 1 on Wednesday night at 9pm. You will see the band track their success and talk about their fame. The band release a greatest hits album 14th November.
POSTED: 12/11/05
WILL'S BATTLE WITH FAME
Will Young has revealed that he has hired a shrink to help him cope with his success. He admitted on a TV interview that occasionally he sees a counsellor to help him sort out his head. Will said that the more famous you are the harder it is to cope with it.
POSTED: 12/11/05
MADONNA CONFESSIONS LEAKED!
Madonna was extremely annoyed this week when it became clear that her new album ‘Confessions On A Dancefloor’ has been leaked on the internet. She had gone to great lengths to stop it happening. Even the media were not sent complimentary copies. The album gets it's official release 14th November.
POSTED: 12/11/05
ENGLAND FOOTBALL DISC
The England football team are in talks to compile an official music CD for next summers World Cup. The album will be called ‘England – The Pre-Match Warm UP’. Each member of the team can pick their favourite track to go on the CD which will raise money for charity.
POSTED: 12/11/05
PIMPED UP DIDDY
Rapper Sean Coombes also known as ‘Diddy’, formally known as P Diddy formally known as Puff Daddy, has spent £200,000 pimping up his ride. His £14,000 Chevy Express now boasts a 32 inch TV, a handmade leather coach, a wine chiller and a mini bar.
POSTED: 12/11/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 12/11/05
• The Sugababes will open this year’s Smash Hits Poll Winners Party next weekend with a performance of their new sing called ‘Ugly’
• Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker, who sings ‘The Hippogriff at a ball’ in the new Harry Potter movie wants to release it as a Christmas hit
• Charlotte Church has said on an interview on CD:UK that she was hurt at Cheryl Tweedy’s recent comments about her but there are no hard feelings
• Former Atomic Kitten star, Jenny Frost, will be on the new series of ‘I’m a celebrity, get me out of here’. The reality TV show set in the Australian jungle starts next weekend
• The White Stripes frontman Jack White has revealed his is changing his name and from now on wants to be known as “Three Quid”
POSTED: 12/11/05
MTV EMAs 2005
This year’s MTV Europe Music awards took place in Lisbon on Thursday night and it was a great night for British talent. Guests at the bash were each given a goody bag with thousands of pounds worth of goodies in as they tucked into the likes of crispy duck, burgers, jerk chicken and grilled lobster. Madonna kicked off the event in style and the Pussycat Dolls apparently begged to snog her on stage as Britney Spears did a few years ago. Sugababes’, Heidi Range, nearly didn’t make it to the event to present an award because she over-slept and missed her flight. Best Male went to Robbie Williams, Shakira won Best Female, Best Group went to the Gorillaz, Green Day won Best Album and Best Rock, James Blunt left with Best New Act, Coldplay won Best Song and Best Act In UK & Ireland and Best R’n’B went to Alisha Keys. Click HERE for a full list of winners.
POSTED: 05/11/05
WESTLIFE CELEBRATE
Westlife’s Kian Egan told the press that the bands latest number one is their best yet. It was the bands 13th number one last weekend and it has established them as the most successful band since the Beatles.
POSTED: 05/11/05
BOURNE ANGRY
James Bourne has laid into his former ‘Busted’ band mate, Charlie Simpson. He said that Charlie’s decision to leave when the band were at their prime left James and Matt depressed and cost them a lot of money. James’ new band ‘Son Of Dork’ release their debut song on 7th November.
POSTED: 05/11/05
CHRISTMAS TURKEYS
Cliff Richard’s Christmas classic ‘Mistletoe And Wine’ has been voted the worst Christmas song of all time in a poll. One in four people thought it was a real Christmas turkey. The second most unpopular was Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
POSTED: 05/11/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 05/11/05
• Status Quo have seen the sales of their album double since their recent guest appearance in Coronation Street
• Frontman of Travis, Fran Healy, has revealed he will soon be a dad. His fiancée Nora Kryst is pregnant with his child
• It is reported that Michael Jackson has banned his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, from telling their kids that she is their Mum
• Robbie Willaims sent flowers and a string of text messages to Heidi Range, from the Sugababes, after the band held him from number one a few weeks ago
• Organisers of The smash Hits Poll Winners Party on 20th November have had to install baby changing rooms as a few of the stars intend on bringing their babies
POSTED: 05/11/05
LET BATTLE COMMENCE
A real war of words has begun between Cheryl Tweedy of Girls Aloud and Charlotte Church. Cheryl has accused Charlotte of mouthing off about other musicians to better her own career. Cheryl said “I don’t know who she and her scabby boyfriend think they are”. She went on “she’s a nasty little piece of work with a fat head”. Watch this space for Charlotte’s response.
POSTED: 29/10/05
A TAKE THAT REUNION?
Roll up all ‘Take That’ fans. It looks like Mark Owen has persuaded the rest of the band, even Robbie Williams, to reform for a one-off concert on his tour. It will be the first time they have performed together since their split in 1995. There is even talk of a release of another single from the band. A lost track which was planned for their 1996 Christmas release. The track is called ‘Today I’ve Lost You’
POSTED: 29/10/05
FLYING WITHOUT HITS
Brian McFadden is apparently trying to revive his ailing solo career by raiding the Westlife back catalogue. The former band member plans to re-record the bands number one hit ‘Flying Without Wings’. He plans it to be a duet with his girlfriend Delta Goodrem.
POSTED: 29/10/05
ROD STEWART'S CHOPPER
Rod Stewart will have a helicopter on standby when he plays his gig in Newcastle on 7th November. It is around the same time that his partner Penny Lancaster is due to give birth to their child. He doesn’t want to miss the birth so has arranged for the helicopter to whisk him off to the hospital if he gets the call.
POSTED: 29/10/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 29/10/05
• Kylie Minogue is said to have accepted that she will never be a mum and has vowed to be the “best Auntie ever”
• Chelsea Football boss Jose Mourinho is hoping to be Christmas number one with a track named ‘Jose And His Technicolour Dreamcoat’
• Carl Morgan, from rap group ‘So Solid Crew’, was jailed for 30 years this week for shooting dead his love rival
• Westlife are bookies favourites for this year’s Christmas number one after the success of their comeback single ‘You Raise Me Up’
• Janet Jackson’s lawyers are trying to stop websites showing secret footage of her sunbathing naked
• Bob Geldolf has been named ‘Man Of Peace for 2005’ by a panel of former Nobel Peace Prize winners
POSTED: 29/10/05
BABY SUMO FOR JAMELIA
R’n’B star Jamelia has given birth to her new baby. It is a girl that has been named Tiani. The baby weighed in at a massive 8lb 8oz. Jamelia has described the birth saying it was like giving birth to a sumo wrestler. The birth was a long one too as Jamelia was in labour for 21 hours. She and her footballer boyfriend, Darren Byfield, are both said to be delighted with their new daughter.
POSTED: 22/10/05
A REST FOR ROD
Rod Stewart has vowed to take a year out of his music career to stay home and look after his sixth child when it is born. His fiancée, Penny Lancaster, is due to give birth in December.
POSTED: 22/10/05
JOSS HAS AN ARMED ROBBER BROTHER
It was revealed by the press this week that Joss Stone’s half-brother, Daniel, is a convicted armed robber. She said that she loves her brother and will stand by him forever. She is so supportive to him because he has always encouraged her to sing and follow her dream.
POSTED: 22/10/05
THE WAR STARTS AGAIN
It looks like Robbie Williams has reignited the feud between him and Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher. A track called ‘Ghosts’ on Robbie’s new Album is about Robbie’s troubled engagement to Nicole Appleton who is now Liam’s fiancée. The track is said to be sexually explicit.
POSTED: 22/10/05
A RING-DING-DING RINGS ON
If you thought it was bad enough having The Crazy Frog at number one in our charts for four weeks, back in June, then spare a thought for the people of New Zealand. The horrid reptile has been number one there for three months.
The frog that is famed for riding an imaginary moped releases a new single here for Christmas.
POSTED: 22/10/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 22/10/05
• It looks like music show ‘CD:UK’ is heading for America. It is rumoured they will be buying the format from Blaze TV and will re-brand it ‘CD:USA’
• James Blunt has now outsold Coldplay to claim the title for the biggest selling Album of 2005. ‘Back To Bedlam’ has now sold 1.8 Million copies
• After failing to make the Top 10 last week with her latest single, Lisa Scott-Lee has now vowed you HAVEN’T seen the last of her. She will now release the single in Australia and Japan
• Kylie Minogue is cheering herself up during her cancer treatment by watching episodes of the comedian sketch show made by Catherine Tate
• Simon Cowell lost another one of his acts on the X-Factor this weekend. Last weekend fellow judge, Louis, voted out ‘Addictiv Ladies’ and last night Sharon voted out ‘4Tune’. Simon has just two acts left in the competition
POSTED: 22/10/05
P45 FOR LISA
It is bad news for Lisa Scott-Lee. She made a public vow that if her next single doesn’t make Top 10 she will quit her solo music career. She made the claim on her fly-on-the-wall MTV documentary, Totally Scott-Lee. Her song ‘Electric’ was in the mid-week charts at number 26, it made a recovery a few days later to number 14 and finished up in this weeks chart at number 13.
POSTED: 16/10/05
THE Q AWARDS 2005
The 2005 Q Awards took place on Monday at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. As it was predicted, the war erupted between Oasis frontman Liam and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. When collecting an award Chris poked fun of Liam to which Liam shouted out “come on, have a pop. You’re a plant pot”. Also at the awards Yoko Ono didn’t know who Damon Albarn was when they were first introduced and guests were told to have a big breakfast as food was not provided at this year’s event. Winners included Oasis winning Best Album, & the People’s Choice awards, The Gorillaz won Best Video and Best Producer. Coldplay picked up Best Act In The World Today, John Lennon was honoured with the Special Award, James Blunt won the Best New Act and U2 won the Best Live Act. A full list of winners can be found Here.
POSTED: 15/10/05
CHRIS MARTIN THE KRANK
Chris Martin from Coldplay has talked of his plans to record a Christmas album with The Krankies. He thinks performing with the 80’s comedy duo would be a great Christmas present for his fans. He has also revealed he would like to record with Celine Dion.
POSTED: 15/10/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 15/10/05
• Jamiroquai star, Jay Kay, has given advice to troubled model, Kate Moss, on how to quit drugs. He also had a big drug problem and advised her to find a good friend and take herself away for a year
• Meanwhile, Elton John has spoken out about Kate Moss’ drug addict boyfriend Pete Doherty. He said that addiction is nothing to be laughed at and he just wants to put his arms around Pete and give him a hug
• James Blunt has revealed that he is related to Danish royalty and that his ancestors fought in the Battle of Hastings
• A stray cigarette was responsible for a palm tree catching fire during a ‘Killers’ gig in Las Vegas. The band played on while some audience members evacuated
POSTED: 15/10/05
BOY GEORGE ARRESTED
Former Culture Club Singer and DJ Boy George called police to his apartment in New York on Friday to report a robbery. Police found 3.5g of cocaine next to a computer and arrested the star for possession. His lawyer has denied that the cocaine found in his apartment belonged to Boy George. The star has already appeared in court and has been bailed to return on 19th December. It is a very serious crime and if he is found guilty he could face a maximum of 15 years in prison. He is also being charged with falsely reporting an incident.
POSTED: 08/10/05
AN END TO EMINEM RINGTONES?
Rapper Eminem is going to court to try and stop mobile phone firms using his songs as ringtones. Lawyers for the rapper’s publishing companies filed a lawsuit at an American Court in Detroit to try and stop firms profiting from the star.
POSTED: 08/10/05
McCARTNEY WON'T BUY FROM JACKSON
Paul McCartney has said he will never buy back his song rights owned by Michael Jackson. Michael has now decided to sell the rights after his recent court case has nearly left him bankrupt. Paul has revealed that he won’t buy them back because he still gets a bit of money from the publishing and in a few years the rights will automatically be reverted to him again.
POSTED: 08/10/05
BLODDY ALE !
Madonna is having her favourite ale delivered to her mansion in Wiltshire by the barrel load because she cannot buy it locally. The star fell in love with Timothy Taylor’s Landlord Beer in a bar in London’s Soho. The casks she is having delivered to her mansion are £80 each.
POSTED: 08/10/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 08/10/05
• Gwen Stefani has made download history after her song ‘Hollaback Girl’ has become the first song to sell over a million downloads
• Justin Hawkins from The Darkness has revealed their new single ‘One Way Ticket’ is about drugs and getting over addiction
• R’n’B singer Jamelia has taken her four-year-old daughter out of private school to have her educated at home
• Stevie Wonder has agreed to be a guinea pig by having new surgery that could help him see again. He will have a microchip placed in his retina that would feed impulses to his brain
• Will Young has been spotted by the press visiting hair treatment clinics to try and slow down his balding
POSTED: 08/10/05
JAMES BLUNT BROKE
James Blunt, one of the biggest breakthrough artists of 2005, has revealed that he is skint. He is yet to be paid by his record company as royalties take a while to filter through. James was formerly a soldier serving in Kosovo where he wrote many of his songs. James has said that he still doesn’t own his own place or even a car. He has said “money doesn’t mean that much to me anyway”. Whether he wants it or not, one thing is for sure, the money floodgates will be opening for James soon.
POSTED: 01/10/05
KYLIE GOES HOME TO PARENTS
Kylie Minogue is moving from Paris in France and going home to her parents in Australia. Kylie has been receiving “alternative” treatment from a French doctor after recently fighting breast cancer. The star’s weight has plunged to just six stone since her cancer treatment.
POSTED: 01/10/05
SHARON'S FIGHT WITH BULIMIA
The Sun newspaper revealed this week that ‘X factor’ Judge Sharon Osbourne still suffers from bulimia 35 years after it first became a problem. The 52 year-old star has said her husband, Ozzy, and their kids get so upset with her.
Meanwhile it was revealed this week that Sharon will present this year’s Children In Need with Terry Wogan.
POSTED: 01/10/05
ELTON JOHN FOR CHRISTMAS
If you can’t think of what to get someone for Christmas, why not get them Elton John. The star is offering himself as a Christmas present for a fan. All you need is £850,000 and he will play a concert at a fan’s house. The money will go to The Elton John Aids Foundation.
POSTED: 01/10/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 01/10/05
• Former star of Steps, Lisa Scott-Lee vowed to give up her solo career if her next single ‘Electric’ doesn’t make top 10. The track is out on 10th October
• Charlotte Church seems to be becoming a diva. She has told her record bosses that they must fly her to every international rugby match that her boyfriend Gavin Henson plays in
• Madonna is going to launch her new album with live shows in Japan. Her first trip there in 20 years
• MTV have revealed the nominations for this year’s Europe Music Awards and it appears to be a two horse race with Coldplay and The Gorillaz each getting five nominations. The show will be presented by Borat, a character created and performed by Sacha Baron Cohen
• Will Young has been recreating scenes from the movie ‘Top Gun’ for the video to his new single ‘Switch It On’
POSTED: 01/10/05
THE TENTH MOBO's
The 10th Anniversary of the Music Of Black Origin Awards took place in London’s Royal Albert Hall on Thursday night and it was a great night for British black talent. Guest performances included Lemar, Kano, Lauryn Hill, Damien Marley performing a tribute to his dad Bob, and Omar and Nate James performed an emotional tribute to the late Luther Vandross who died earlier this year. Lemar picked up two of the five awards he was nominated for. He walked away with the Best UK Act Of The Year Award and Best Album Award for ‘Time To Grow’. John Legend won the best R&B Act, Damien Marley won Best Reggae Act, Best UK Newcomer was Kano, Best World Act went to Daddy Yankee and the Lifetime Achievement Award went to Bob Marley. A full list of winners can be found HERE.
POSTED: 17/09/05
A NEW START FOR SIMPLY RED
Simply Red are re-recording their whole back catalogue of hits to get over the hold that their old record label have over their hits. Mick Hucknall split from the East West label five years ago and set up his own record label.
POSTED: 17/09/05
IL DIVO TO LAUNCH THE WORLD CUP
Pop Opera group Il Divo will open next year’s World Cup. The quartet is writing a football song that they will perform at the first game in Germany next June.
POSTED: 17/09/05
NO MORE CLIFF CHRISTMASES
Cliff Richard has revealed that he will not be recording anymore Christmas songs. He says he doesn’t want to waste his time because radio stations won’t play his festive hits.
POSTED: 17/09/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 24/09/05
• Westlife have asked Michael Jackson to do a duet with them
• Status Quo have been named the most successful Rock band in UK chart history by the Guinness World Records. The group have had 61 hit singles since 1968
• MTV are so pleased with the ratings of their fly-on-the-wall documentary of Lisa Scott-Lee’s life that they are planning a Christmas special and a second series
• Britney Spears, Barbara Streisand and Will Young will be the first artists to be used on a new music format DualDiscs. The discs are both DVDs and CDs
• Peter Andre has been voted the most hated artist in the music industry. The poll revealed that he is more hated than The Crazy Frog, Black Lace and Aqua
POSTED: 24/09/05
BABY BRITNEY
Britney Spears was rushed to hospital earlier in the week to have her baby four weeks early. She was taken to St John’s clinic in Santa Monica with her husband Kevin Federline by her side. 23 year old Britney had a healthy baby boy and said she was “ecstatic” and she and the baby are “doing wonderfully”. The baby was born by Caesarean on Wednesday just before 9pm UK time. The press reported a few weeks ago that Britney and Kevin had been arguing about what to call the child with Britney wanting to call it London and Kevin wanting to call it Vegas. Neither names were chosen in the end and the babies full name is Preston Michael Spears Federline.
POSTED: 17/09/05
SHARLEEN CONFIRMS SPLIT
Sharleen Spiteri from pop group Texas has admitted that her ten year relationship with Ashley Heath is over. She actually kicked him out of her flat nine months ago after he admitted cheating on her.
POSTED: 17/09/05
CHERYL'S WEDDING CHANGE OF HEART
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Tweedy has cancelled her Wedding venue. She had chosen to wed in the same Castle as Peter Andre and Jordon did last weekend but cancelled after seeing their tacky Wedding do. She has also ruled out band mate Sarah Harding being her bridesmaid as she was for Jordon last weekend.
POSTED: 17/09/05
DELTA'S CHEEKY LIE
Cheeky Delta Goodrem told airline staff a big fib to force them to turn the plane around after she left her diary in the terminal. She told the staff that she had left behind study papers for an exam. She “I was too embarrassed to tell anyone the truth”
POSTED: 17/09/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 17/09/05
• Justin Timberlake is moving to London for a long break next summer so he can tread the boards in the West End
• Bob Marley will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at Thursday’s Mobo award bash. The award show honours the most talented black artists around
• Will Young has been spending a lot of time in L.A working on his third album. It is due for release in November
• Sinead O’Conner is bringing out her first new album in ten years
• Simon Cowell has revealed his plans for a movie based on his TV talent show X Factor. He said it will tell the tale of two struggling pop stars trying to make it
POSTED: 17/09/05
PETER AND JORDON WED
On Saturday, Peter Andre married his model girlfriend Jordon, real name Katie Price. The pair first met when they appeared on ‘I’m a celebrity, get me out of here’ early last year. Their wedding didn’t get off to the best of starts when it was snubbed by many celebrity friends. Charlotte Church, Shane Richie, Simon Cowell, Davina McCall, Myleene Klass, Patsy Kensit and many more couldn’t attend. Kerry Katona and Sarah Harding did turn up to be bridesmaids. The £250,000 wedding has been described as tacky by the press with Katie arriving in a Cinderella style carriage pulled by a horse. The train on her wedding dress was a world record breaking length and had to be fitted after she got out of the carriage because it was too long to fit in it. The day included many more tacky gimmicks including Peter serenading his bride and a massive fireworks display.
POSTED: 11/09/05
KYLIE WATCHES THE TELETUBBIES "AGAIN AGAIN"
It has been reported that Kylie Minogue relaxes by watching episodes of the Teletubbies. The star, who is recovering from breast cancer, finds the animated children’s show “soothing”. She also watches Miss Marple and Little Britain to help her relax.
POSTED: 10/09/05
ROBBIE SOLD OUT IN 30 MINS
As Robbie Williams’ new single was delivered to radio stations nationwide on Monday he admitted in an interview that computer trickery is used to make his voice sound better.
Meanwhile the 7,500 tickets available for his one off gig in Berlin’s Velodrome on 9th October sold out in just 30 minutes this week. But if you didn’t get one don’t worry as the gig will be screened live on UK television.
POSTED: 10/09/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 10/09/05
• Britney Spears’ friend Donatella Versace has offered to kit out her baby in her designer gear for free. The baby is due very soon.
• Andi Peters has quit as executive producer of ailing show Top Of The Pops and will return to presenting later in the autumn
• The Eurythmics have confirmed they will be releasing their first new material in six years with a new single out on 31st October
• The Mercury Music Prize winner was announced on Tuesday night and the winner was Antony And The Johnsons. The unknowns won the prize for the best album over many well known artists.
• Charlotte Church has been named as the Woman Of The Year by mens magazine GQ
• It has been confirmed that there will be a Gorillaz tour but not until 2007
• Christina Aguilera has made £1.2 Million to sing a couple of songs at a wedding. She was hired by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko for his wedding.
POSTED: 10/09/05
DAMON TAKES ON OASIS AGAIN
Damon Albarn formally of the band ‘Blur’ repeated his battle with ‘Oasis’ this week. Back in 1995 the two feuding bands battled for the number one spot and Blur won. This week Damon took on the band on again as lead singer of the animated band ‘Gorillaz’. Once again Damon wins as the Gorillaz knocked Oasis from Number One this week with 'Dare'.
POSTED: 03/09/05
MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS
The MTV Video Music Awards took place on Sunday night in Miami. The weather wasn't its best with hurricane Katrina knocking at the door but the event went ahead anyway. Without a doubt, Green Day were the most successful group at the awards leaving with an amazing seven awards of the eight gongs they were nominated for. The group picked up awards for Best Rock Video and Best Video with 'Boulevard Of Broken Dreams'. They also picked up awards for Best Group and the Viewer's Choice amongst others. Other award winners included Kelly Clarkson, Missy Elliot, Kanye West and Alisha Keys. Find out all the winners by clicking HERE
POSTED: 03/09/05
CONTRAVERSIAL GEORGE
George Michael has come under fire after buying a £25,000 portrait of Princess Diana bearing the words “murdered?” “Pregnant?” and “embalmed?”. The star said he bought it after “falling in love” with the piece
POSTED: 03/09/05
CHARLOTTE'S HUSH MONEY DILEMMA
Charlotte Church faces a £3 million demand from her ex boyfriend, Steven Johnson, to stop the publication of a book with his kiss-and-tell stories about her. He is demanding half of her fortune as hush money.
POSTED: 03/09/05
BABY NAME BLUES
Britney Spears has had a disagreement with her husband Kevin Federline over the name of their baby. Britney wants to call the baby ‘London’ because that is where she met Kevin but he wants to call the baby ‘Vegas’. They better make their minds up soon as the baby is due this month.
POSTED: 03/09/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 03/09/05
• Kylie Minogue was pictured in the tabloids after being spotted strolling the streets of Paris with her fiancé Oliver Martinez. The 37 year old star was wearing a headscarf to cover hair loss after her recent chemotherapy to fight breast cancer
• Garbage have cancelled the October dates in their world tour claiming they are exhausted
• Mariah Carey had to be rescued by fireman after a blaze started in her L.A home
• Mick Hucknall had to defend himself when a crazed fan ran on stage at his gig in Cuba and tried to punch him in the face
• Coronation Street producers have turned down Irish band U2’s request to appear in the soap. The group asked to appear after hearing that Status Quo had landed a part
POSTED: 03/09/05
KERRANG AWARDS 2005
We are now heading into Music Award season and on Thursday night the Kerrang Awards took place. Award winners included Marilyn Manson picking up the Best Icon award, Best Band On The Planet and Best Live Band both went to Green Day, Best Single to the Foo Fighters with ‘Best Of You’ and the Hall Of Fame award went to Iron Maiden. A full list of results can be found HERE
POSTED: 27/08/05
NO REGRETS FOR CHARLIE
‘Fightstar’ performed at the Kerrang awards bash on Thursday and lead singer Charlie Simpson later told the press that he has no regrets about leaving his former band ‘Busted’. He said he has never been happier. He said “I might be playing to less people but I’m having the best time”.
POSTED: 27/08/05
FIRST EVER TOWER BRIDGE GIG
Texas will make music history with a gig at London’s Tower Bridge. The 111 year old bridge has never been a gig venue in its history. Texas will play the gig on 6th September to promote their new album out in October.
POSTED: 27/08/05
ROBBIE'S GIG IN GERMANY
Robbie Williams is set to launch his new album with a live gig in Germany. The gig will take place at the Velodrom in Berlin on October 9th. The gig will be screened on U.K television at a later date.
POSTED: 27/08/05
SIMON LEFT RED FACE
Simon Webbe has spoken out about his embarrassing meeting with Janet Jackson. When he saw her at a party, a star struck, Simon shouted out to her “You’re all over my bed”. He was talking about his posters but Janet apparently looked horrified.
POSTED: 27/08/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 27/08/05
• Darius has been dropped by his record label Mercury Records. But undeterred as ever Darius has already turned his sights on an acting career in Hollywood
• Mike Skinner from rap act ‘The Streets’ has signed a deal to be the face of sportswear giants Reebok
• Justin Timberlake has launched his own clothing range. The clothing line called William Rast will be launched in America in November
• Cheryl Tweedy, from Girls Aloud, will be spending her forthcoming Hen night in her home town of Newcastle. She is set to marry footballer Ashley Cole next year
• Madonna was the most searched for celebrity, on internet search engine Google, for the month of June with Paris Hilton a close second
POSTED: 27/08/05
WESTLIFE'S MARK REVEALS HE IS GAY
Mark Feehily from Westlife has revealed to The Sun newspaper that he is Gay and is proud of who he is. The 25 year old told the paper that he feels the time is now right for him to come out. The rest of the band has always been aware of Mark's sexuality. He said "I'm not asking for sympathy or to be a role model to anyone else", "I simply felt it was the right time for me to let people know the truth". Mark is now in a long term relationship with Kevin McDaid, formally of boyband 'V'. Mark also said "I'm sure Westlife fans will be pleased that I'm happy".
POSTED: 20/08/05
MADONNA HORSE PLAY
Madonna suffered serious injuries when she fell off her horse, which was a present from husband Guy Ritchie. The star broke a collar bone, cracked three ribs and fractured a hand. Madonna was said to be “visibly shaken” when she arrived at the hospital.
POSTED: 20/08/05
EMINEM QUITS HIS CAREER
Eminem has completely bowed out of public life and has cancelled his forthcoming UK tour dates. It is said he is quitting music to concentrate on being a Dad to his eight year old daughter Hailie. The 32 year old rapper has axed his ‘Anger Management’ tour claiming exhaustion but papers have reported rumours of an addiction to sleeping pills.
POSTED: 20/08/05
AN UNWANTED No'1 POSITION FOR PETER
Peter Andre has been voted the Unsexiest man on the planet. The 32 year old Aussie topped the poll by Company magazine. He even beat the likes of Michael Jackson, Johnny Vegas and Wayne Rooney to gain the unwanted number one position.
POSTED: 20/08/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 20/08/05
• Will Young’s famous Trilby hat has fetched £2,000 on auction website eBay. The star put some of his belongings on the site to raise money for charity
• Tony Christie has revealed his plans to release a big band style Christmas record in December. He currently has the biggest selling single of the year, so far, with ‘Amarillo’
• Ricky Martin is planning on adopting three orphan girls. He rescued them from the streets of Calcutta, in India, when he was touring there
• Chris Evans has been hired to host The Brit Awards in February 2006 after doing a good job hosting the bash this year
• Ray Hultman, the Michael Jackson trial juror, has said that Michael has a face like a “mummy” and dresses like a clown
• Organisers of this weekends V festivals have been frantically trying to stop VIP wristbands, which allows access backstage, from being sold on eBay by a mystery seller
POSTED: 20/08/05
FOOTY BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Kasabian are in battle with the Kaiser Cheifs to have the official England football anthem for next year’s World Cup. The football mad bands are in the studio recording their tracks that they hope will be the England anthems in the terraces of Germany next June. The football association will have to choose which band get the Official anthem but of course they could choose neither.
POSTED: 13/08/05
NATASHA DOING WELL IN AMERICA
It looks like Natasha Bedingfield is winning her battle to make a successful music career in America. Her single “these words” has climbed the billboard charts from No’78 to No’17 and she is expected to make the Top 10 this weekend
POSTED: 13/08/05
ITALIAN STALLION
Lee Ryan has splashed out £60,000 on a BMW X5 after his debut solo single got to number one in Italian charts. He also customised the 4x4 vehicle with a state-of-the-art entertainment system. Lee was also mobbed by fans in Italy, this week, as he performed his hit. The crowd surged forward and Lee had to jump on a speed boat to escape.
POSTED: 13/08/05
SHE IS THE ONLY OZ IN THE SKETCH SHOW!
Natalie Imbruglia has begged David Walliams for a part in the next series of the hit comedy ‘Little Britain’. She revealed her secret ambitions in a radio interview. Natalie said that she would be honoured to star in a sketch.
POSTED: 13/08/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 13/08/05
• Controversial lesbian act TATU are making a chart comeback. Richard Carpenter who used to be in the 70’s band ‘The Carpenters’ has recorded a song with the girls called ‘Gomenasai’
• Christina Aguilera has re-ignited the spark on her dispute with Britney Spears. She has now said that Britney has “let herself go”
• Meanwhile, Britney Spears’ recent baby party ended in chaos when a photographer accused bodyguards of shooting him
• Cheryl Tweedy, from Girls Aloud, has said that if she had come face-to-face with the thugs that tried to steal her engagement ring, she would have slapped them in the face with her shoes
• Madonna is teaming up with Andre 3000 from ‘Outkast’ on her new album called ‘Confessions On A Dancefloor’
POSTED: 13/08/05

KITE FLYING AT SOPHIES WEDDING
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s wedding back in June in Italy was quite different to say the least. As she married her guitarist Richard Jones they ditched traditional hymns and replaced them with Mary Poppins’ ‘Lets Go Fly A Kite’ and The Beach Boys’ ‘God Only Knows’. The minister was also talking in Italian so no-one could understand him.
POSTED: 06/08/05
THE BITCH IS BACK, HAD HE EVER GONE?
It has been just a few weeks since Elton John vowed to give up the bitching. However this week’s tabloids have reported that Sir Elton has been bitching about last month’s Live 8 concert. He described it as an “anti-climax” and had few musical highlights. He also called Pete Doherty, his duet partner, “a mess”. He went on to say “there was no sense of occasion from a musical point of view” and also said that “Hyde park is a charisma-free zone“ .
POSTED: 06/08/05
LISA'S FLY ON THE WALL
Former star of ‘Steps’, Lisa Scott-Lee is going to star in an Osbourne-style reality TV show about her family. Cameras have been following her and her brother Andy around for the past year. The series will be screened on MTV from next month.
POSTED: 06/08/05
DANIEL'S MUSIC ON THE LOO
After getting the highest New-Entry in last Sunday’s UK singles chart. Canadian Daniel Powter this week revealed that the single ‘Bad Day’ was recorded in the Loo. He said the acoustics sounded a lot better than in a studio.
POSTED: 06/08/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 06/08/05
• James Blunt will tour the UK next year following the success of his album Back To Bedlam
• Life goes on for former Busted stars Matt Willis and James Bourne after they both signed solo contracts with Mercury records
• Will Young was late on stage at his gig in Manchester last weekend because he had forgotten his lucky pants
• Sharleen Spiteri, from the band ‘Texas’, has spoke about how she turned down Nicole Kidman’s role in Moulin Rouge because she was terrified she wouldn’t be able to act
• Michael Jackson has bought 14 acres of land and is having a house built in the gulf state of Bahrain
• Gareth Gates has been looking at former hits from the 80’s to put on his comeback album
POSTED: 06/08/05
MTV VMA's NOMINEES
The MTV Video Music Awards nominees were announced this week. There are 21 categories in this year’s event including the bizarre ‘best video game soundtrack’. The Killers have been nominated for four awards with their ‘Mr Brightside’ video. A full list of nominees and can be found HERE plus your chance to vote. The awards will take place 28th September and performances will include Kelly Clarkson, Kanye West, Green Day and P.Diddy.
POSTED: 30/07/05
TO BE BLUNT
James Blunt, who has had surprise massive success with his debut Album in the UK will now attempt to crack America with his music. James has said he is going to give America “my very best shot”. James was formally a soldier and many of the songs on his album ‘Back To Bedlam’ where written by him when he was serving in Kosovo.
POSTED: 30/07/05
QUEEN VOTED BEST CONCERT
Queen’s 1985 Live Aid appearance has been voted the best ever rock concert in a massive poll. Out of the 7,200 people that voted, 80% of them voted it the best gig with the Beatles rooftop gig at Apple studios coming second on 7%.
POSTED: 30/07/05
SEXY VEGGIE
Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin, has been voted the world’s sexiest vegetarian in a poll. The poll which 13,000 people took part in put Joss Stone in second place.
POSTED: 30/07/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 30/07/05
• Michael Jackson’s so called come back Album has had a bad start with it’s release in America. The album called ‘The Essential Michael Jackson’ sold just 8,000 copies in it’s first week of release getting it to No’128 in the album chart
• Atomic Kitten have revealed that they are getting back together. The band say they are looking into writing some new material and even plan a tour for next year
• Will Young is going to auction some of his belongings on auction website eBay to raise money for charity. The sale will take place on August 5th
• Happy Mondays dancer Bez has paid a fortune to fix his teeth. The celebrity Big Brother Winner has splashed out £12,000 to get his teeth looking healthy again
• The Kaiser Chiefs and Bloc Party plan to collaborate and release a Christmas record in December. They plan to release of cover of Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’
POSTED: 30/07/05
MERCURY SHORTLIST
The shortlist for this year’s Mercury Music Prize was announced this week. Twelve albums have been nominated by artists including Bloc Party, Coldplay, Hard-Fi, Kaiser Chiefs and KT Tunstall. The winner is announced on 6th September. Click HERE for the full shortlist.
POSTED: 23/07/05
A NEW OP FOR KYLIE
Kylie Minogue has had a revolutionary new operation in a last ditch bid to have children. The star, who is currently receiving treatment for breast cancer, was told that it would be unlikely she could conceive naturally after chemotherapy. The operation includes removing slivers of her ovaries and them freezing them, the tissue can then be implanted back when she gets the all clear from her cancer.
POSTED: 23/07/05
RASTA WILLIAMS
The press surprised Robbie Williams fans this week by revealing that his new album will have a reggae sound. His comeback album which is due out in October will have a Bob Marley influenced sound. Insiders that have heard the album, called ‘Intensive Care’ have said it is a work of genius.
POSTED: 23/07/05
WEDDING TRAIN RECORD
Peter Andre and fiancée Katie Price hope to break a world record at their wedding in September. Katie, also known as Jordon, plans to have the worlds biggest ever train on her wedding dress. The current record for the biggest train is 776 metres.
POSTED: 23/07/05
THE BITCH RETIRES. REALLY?
Elton John has stunned people by sensationally threatening to stop bitching about fellow musicians. Elton, who is famous for his rants, has said he may just say nice things in future.
POSTED: 23/07/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 23/07/05
- Peter Andre has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding
- Rapper Eminem has rubbished rumours that his performance at Dublin’s Slane Castle on 17th September would be his last as he wants to retire from Rap
- Former East 17 star, Brian Harvey, left hospital after seven weeks treatment after he nearly died as a result of a car accident
- Coldplay’s Chris Martin has revealed that he is under the thumb of wife Gwyneth Paltrow. He told NME magazine that he even had his hair cut recently because she told him to
- McFly will be given a more grown up look and sound ready to launch their music in America
POSTED: 23/07/05
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
Queen finally played their Hyde park gig on Friday a week late after it was cancelled last Friday due to the terrorist attacks in London. As a touching gesture, the band invited along the heroes from the emergency services that helped so many people during the attacks.
POSTED: 16/07/05
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE...AGAIN?
The Spice Girls may not have reformed to play at Live 8 a few weeks ago but this week it was revealed that the skint band members are going to record again for the first time in seven years. The tracks are due to be released next year to mark a decade since their first release ‘Wannabe’. However due to the fact that the band members now longer get on with each other, the vocals will be laid down by each girl in separate studios. Mel C and Emma will record in London, Geri from the south of France, Victoria from Madrid and Mel B from Los Angeles.
POSTED: 16/07/05
SPLIT LEAVES THE FANS FEELING BLUE
Boyband Blue ended their ‘Best Of Blue’ tour last weekend with a sell-out crowd at Wembley stadium. It’s their last tour as a band before they all go their separate ways to concentrate on solo careers. The band were visibly emotional as their eyes filled with tears. Duncan from the band said “I just want to thank everyone for making this an incredible five years for us”.
POSTED: 16/07/05
DIVORCE OR NOT DIVORCE?...THAT IS THE QUESTION
American rapper, Snoop Dogg has changed his mind about divorcing his wife Shante after eight years together. He claims he has fallen back in love with her again and blames the music industry for blurring his vision
POSTED: 16/07/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 16/07/05
- Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy has accused Charlotte Church of copying the bands style of music
- George Michael has been left “deeply concerned” after his 29 year old stalker, Lucy Nowak, has compared herself to John Lennon’s killer
- Mariah Carey flashed her boobs after a costume mishap during a gig in Germany. The lights were dimmed to spare her blushes
- Channel 4 have bought the rights to Britney Spears’ reality show ‘Chaotic’ for £1 million. It will be screened from September
- Girls Aloud’s Cheryl Tweedy and her fiancé Ashley Cole have been put under guard after violent burglars are plotting to nick her £50,000 engagement ring
- Beyonce is being sued by an American singer-song-writer, Jennifer Armour, who claims that lyrics from Beyonce’s hit ‘Baby Boy’ were stolen from her
POSTED: 16/07/05
LONDON BOMBS CANCEL GIGS
The terrorist attacks in London on Thursday cancelled a few gigs. Blue were due to play the Wembley arena and Sum 41 cancelled their gig at the Astoria. Queen cancelled their gig in Hyde Park on Friday.
POSTED: 09/07/05
MARIAH FANS SOAP DODGERS?
Mariah Carey is well known for her diva demands but a new one emerged after last weeks Live 8 concert. The star insists on a supply of wet wipes in case a fan touches her. She says “it is really essential because I can’t get germs".
POSTED: 09/07/05
COLDPLAY BREAK SPICE GIRLS RECORD
Coldplay have overtaken the Spice Girls and now hold the record the most weeks at No’1 in the U.S album chart. Their album X&Y has been at No’1 for three weeks in the states. Meanwhile across the world the album has sold more than 5.8 million copies.
POSTED: 09/07/05
KYLIE RECOVERING
Danni Minogue has said her sister, Kylie, is recovering well after her recent operation to remove a cancerous lump from her breast. Danni said that Kylie is a "fighter."
POSTED: 09/07/05
QUEEN - BIGGEST ALBUM ACT EVER
Queen have overtaken The Beatles and are now the biggest albums act in British Chart history. Queen have spent 1,322 weeks in the chart compared with The Beatles 1,293. The figures released by The Guinness World Records show that Elvis is in third place and U2 in fourth.
POSTED: 09/07/05
CASH FOR BRIAN & KERRY
Brian McFadden and Ex-wife Kerry Katona have cashed in by selling their former home for £2.5 million. Kerry this week checked into rehab again for treatment for severe depression. It will cost the star £4,000 per week she is there.
POSTED: 09/07/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 09/07/05
- Rapper Lil’Kim has been jailed for a year for lying to police about a gangland shooting
- U2 frontman Bono has won a court battle with the bands former ex-stylist Lola Cashman for the return of his famous Stetson hat and other U2 memorabilia
- After massive ringtone success and a number one single, the Crazy Frog merchandise will be released at Christmas. Including a model that goes “beh-ding ding ding” when you press it’s stomach
- Sony BMG are being accused of cashing in on Michael Jackson’s recent court battle by rush releasing an album of his greatest hits into the shops
POSTED: 09/07/05
LIVE 8 SUCCESS
Saturday saw the biggest music event ever. Live 8 saw eight concerts take place around the world to raise awareness of extreme poverty in Africa and to persuade the eight world leaders meeting on Wednesday’s G8 summit to do something about it. Hyde Park played host to massive concert with the biggest music stars around. Paul McCartney and U2 started the event and other performers included Coldplay, Elton John, REM, Keane, Annie Lennox, UB40, Madonna, Joss Stone, Mariah Carey, Robbie Williams, The Who Paul McCartney finished the event joined on stage by George Michael. The event was screened around the world. 200,000 lucky ticket holders descended on Hyde Park for the concert which over-run by two and a half hours. Live 8 is being hailed as a massive success & hopefully the world leaders will take notice of the people. Click HERE for the Live 8 news and reviews.
POSTED: 03/07/05
KYLIE SAYS THANK YOU
Kylie Minogue has sent her thanks to Coldplay and Basement Jaxx for doing a cover of her single, Can't Get You Out Of My Head, at the Glastonbury festival as a tribute to her. Kylie had to pull out of headlining Glastonbury because of her battle with breast cancer.Click HERE for Glastonbury news and reviews.
POSTED: 03/07/05
LEE'S ADVICE FROM THE DEAD
Former Blue singer, Lee Ryan has revealed he talks to dead people. He revealed he makes regular visits to a medium. He said his most recent chat was with 60’s singer Janis Joplin who gave him tips for his solo career.
POSTED: 03/07/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 03/07/05
- U2 frontman Bono is suing the bands ex-stylist to get his hat back. The band are taking Lola Cashman to court to recover rock memorabilia that they claim she has stolen
- R’n’B sensation Luther Vandross sadly died on Friday aged just 54. A hospital spokesman said that Luther never really recovered from his stroke in 2003
- Michael Jackson broke his silence this week for the first time since his acquittal from child abuse charges. He has thanked God and his fans for helping him survive the trial
- Charlotte Church has claimed that she was blackmailed for £15,000 for photos that apparently showed her kissing her ex. She told the blackmailer there was nothing in the pictures so “stuff it”
POSTED: 03/07/05
GLASTO 2005
The Glastonbury Festival didn’t get off to a very good start on Friday. Heavy Thunderstorms turned the site into a mud bath. Camping areas were flooded and some festival-goers had to SWIM to their tents to retrieve their belongings. Lightning caused a power cut that delayed the start of the music on Friday. Fortunes have since changed though and the festival has enjoyed better weather on Saturday & Sunday. Bob Geldolf took to the stage yesterday urging the festival-goers to support next weekends Live 8. Everyone at the festival joined hands and chanted Make Poverty History, a historic moment for Glastonbury. By close of play yesterday it was revealed that so far crime is down again by 57% on the same time last year. The Festival concludes tonight with headliners Basement Jaxx on the Pyramid stage. The event returns in 2007. click HERE for Glastonbury news and reviews.
POSTED: 26/06/05
LIVE 8 LATEST
Bob Geldolf tried to talk Mel B into performing with the Spice Girls at Live 8 taking place this Saturday. Mel is the only former bandmate that says she won't do it. Bob has said that the Spice Girls will not perform without her. It's all or nothing. Bob Geldolf has urged Princes William and Harry to follow in their mother's footsteps and go to the historic Live 8 gig. Madonna has revealed she will sing 'Like A Prayer' at Live 8 with a gospel choir of African children. Gweneth Paltrow will serve up tea and biscuits backstage at the event. She called organisers and asked to be a tea girl when she heard that her husband Chris Martin will be headlining with Coldplay. Click HERE for the Live 8 latest.
POSTED: 25/06/05
A LONG WAIT FOR THE CRAZY CHICK
Charlotte Church’s boyfriend Gavin Henson will have to wait a long time if he wants to marry her. Charlotte has said that she will not marry for six years on advice from a Psychic in Hong Kong
POSTED: 25/06/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 25/06/05
- Michael Jackson could be paid an estimated ten million dollars for his first interview after being cleared of child abuse
- Peter Andre and Jordon have named their new baby son ‘Junior’
- Elton John has vowed to get troubled star Pete Doherty off of drugs for good
- Ronan Keating saved a woman from choking in a restaurant by giving her the Heimlich manoeuvre
- Former Blue star Duncan James has enlisted Matt Rowe to help write songs for his debut solo album. Matt was the mastermind behind many of the Spice Girls hits
POSTED: 25/06/05
MICHAEL NOT GUILTY
The biggest news story of the week was the dramatic conclusion to the Michael Jackson child abuse trial. On Monday night the Santa Maria Jury delivered not guilty verdicts on all ten counts faced by Michael. It is said that the star collapsed with relief. It has also been reported that his troubles are not over as the case has left him with huge financial problems.
POSTED: 19/06/05
LIVE 8 LATEST
Bob Geldolf has confirmed an extra three Live 8 gigs that will also take place on 2nd July in Japan, Canada and South Africa. It means there are now 8 concerts for Live 8. Eminem and 50 Cent will not be taking part. Eminem has refused Bob Geldof's offer for him to perform because he wants to spend time with his daughter Hailie. Meanwhile 50 Cent has pulled out of America's Live 8 show because the singer says he is too busy to perform. David Beckham will be introducing Robbie Williams on to the stage at the Hyde Park gig. click HERE for the Live 8 latest.
POSTED: 19/06/05
"LONG ROAD" FOR KYLIE
It was revealed this week that Kylie Minogue’s breast cancer is sadly more serious than first thought. Kylie this week said that she faces a “long road” to recovery and treatment will go on for months. A spokesman said that Kylie is very up and down at the moment.
POSTED: 19/06/05
BABY ANDRE
Peter Andre’s fiancé, model Katie Price, gave birth to their child this week. They have a baby son. Katie Price aka Jordon underwent an emergency caesarean as the 5Ib 13oz baby was born four weeks early.
POSTED: 19/06/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 18/06/05
- Destiny’s Child have stunned fans and said they will split up after their current world tour. They will all pursue solo careers
- Brian Harvey has come out of his two week coma, caused by his recent car accident, and he could be out of intensive care within days
- R’n’B star, Jamelia was left shaken after being caught up in the recent L.A earthquake tremour
- Arsenal footballer Ashley Cole has proposed to Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy while on Holiday in Dubai. He also gave her a £50,000 diamond ring
- Liam Gallagher upset Oasis fans when he stormed off stage during a gig in Italy
- Lee Ryan is under so much pressure to finish his debut solo album, he is recording the vocals while on tour with boyband Blue
- Coldplay have had Worldwide success with their latest Album ‘X&Y’ as it has hit the Number One spot in 28 countries
POSTED: 19/06/05
LIVE 8 LATEST
Ms Dynamite has been added to London's Live 8 gig, meanwhile it has been reported that Bob Geldolf has confirmed that the Spice Girls will NOT be appearing. Radiohead have turned down the chance to play, a spokesman said they can't do it because the guitarist, Jonny, is out of action as his wife has just had a baby. Former Blur frontman and voice of the Gorillaz, Damon Albarn, has branded the event too "Anglo Saxon". He also suggested that many of the acts appearing are doing it for publicity only. At Midnight on Sunday the text line closes to win tickets to this years Live 8 gig. If you want to win you are required to text the correct answer to this question- What city is the forthcoming G8 summit being held near this July? A) Berlin B) Moscow C) Edinburgh. Text A, B or C to 84599. Texts came pouring in at 8am on Monday and at it's peak 611 texts were received every SECOND. Music Mania have created a Live 8 page on this site to keep you updated, click HERE for the latest.
POSTED: 11/06/05
JAY KAY SPEAKS OF ADDICTION
Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay, has spoken out about his serious cocaine addiction. He said I was scared of becoming a boring git but the truth is I had already become boring. The star has been clean for a year now
POSTED: 11/06/05
COLDPLAY ALBUM SUCCESS
Coldplay’s new Album X&Y became one of the fastest ever sellers this week when the Album was flying off the shelves at a rate of 105 copies per minute. An expected 475,000 copies were expected to be sold when the shops close today.
POSTED: 11/06/05
JUSTIN TALKS WITH CHALK
Justin Timberlake has put blackboards and chalk in each room of his house so he doesn’t have to speak while recovering from his throat operation. Doctors who recently removed his throat nodules told him recovery will be quicker if he doesn’t talk at all
POSTED: 11/06/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 11/06/05
- Brian Harvey has been kept in controlled unconsciousness this week as he battles for his life after his recent car accident. Doctors have also given him a throat op to help him breathe
- Rod Stewart has confirmed that his fiance, Penny Lancaster, is pregnant with his child
- Oasis has snubbed a swanky party after their homecoming gigs for pie and chips at the pub
- Girls Aloud star, Cheryl Tweedy, has been voted Britain’s sexiest soccer babe by a mens magazine called Zoo. She is the lover of Arsenal’s Ashley Cole
- Congratulations to Brian May and Midge Ure who both appeared on the Queens Birthday honours list. Brian has received a CBE while Midge Ure got an OBE
POSTED: 11/06/05
LIVE 8 OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
Bob Geldof officially revealed to the media this week all the details about Live 8. The gig of the decade will take place in Hyde Park on 2nd July to raise awareness of world poverty. Madonna will duet with Sting, The collaboration will go down in history. Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin, says The Spice Girls MUST sing at the Live 8 gig. Chris is lobbying for the fab five to reform for the event. Tickets will be on sale on Monday in a mobile phone text lottery. A computer will randomly select people to get tickets to the gig. Bob Geldof will donate £1.6 million from Live 8's ticket lottery to the Prince's Trust after they had to cancel this year's annual Party In The Park so that Hyde park will be free for Live 8. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, has given the concert a £500,000 boost by picking up the bill for staging the event in Hyde Park. Music Mania have created a Live 8 page on this site to keep you updated, click HERE.
POSTED: 04/06/05
BRIAN CRITICAL
After twice trying to commit suicide, in the last few months, this week Brian Harvey was involved in a bizarre accident where he fell out of his car while reversing at speed and was run over by his own vehicle. Brian has been in a critical condition in hospital and attempts to take him off of his life support machine were unsuccessful.
POSTED: 04/06/05
JACKSON FACES PRISON
Michael Jackson could still be given a jail sentence even if he is cleared of child abuse charges. He could face a year in jail for giving alcohol to a minor.
POSTED: 04/06/05
CRAZY FROGS LEGS
Chris Martin, from Coldplay, has finally spoken about his feelings of being beaten to Number One by the Crazy Frog last weekend. He said “the point is that little thing should have it’s legs chopped off. I’d like to eat them in a restaurant”
POSTED: 04/06/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 04/06/05
- Coldplay’s ‘X&Y’ Album which is out on Monday has become the most pre-ordered album in Amazon.co.uk’s history
- Justin Hawkins from the Darkness has branded Pete Doherty, from the Libertines, a useless junkie
- Paul McCartney is set to publish a kids book. It is a story about a squirrel and a frog that save animals
- DJ Sammy and his girlfriend Loona are celebrating after the birth of their baby daughter this week
POSTED: 04/06/05
IVOR NOVELLO AWARDS
The Ivor Novello Awards took place in London on Thursday. Keane picked up the song writers of the year award while Snow Patrol won the best album award. The Streets track ‘Dry Your Eyes’ won best song and the best contemporary song went to Franz Ferdinand’s ‘Take Me Out’. U2 won the best international hit of the year with ‘Vertigo’ and Britney Spear’s song ‘Toxic’, written by Cathy Dennis won the award for the most performed work. A full list of this years winners can be found HERE.
POSTED: 28/05/05
CHARLOTTES CRUSH
Charlotte Church has revealed why she turned down the chance to sing at Peter Andre and Jordon’s Wedding later this year. She said it was because she had a crush on Peter in the mid-nineties
POSTED: 28/05/05
KYLIE RECOVERS
Kylie Minogue has been recovering in hospital this week after her operation to remove a cancerous lump from her breast. Doctors have told her she will have to wait up to five years before she can try for a baby in case she needs Chemo or Radiotherapy
POSTED: 28/05/05
LIVE 8 LATEST
Things are gearing up for this year’s new Live Aid gig called ‘Live 8’ which will take place in Hyde Park on 2nd July. Sir Paul McCartney and U2 will be opening the event and performers are rumoured to include Robbie Williams, Madonna, Sting, Joss Stone and even the return of The Spice Girls. Organiser Sir Bob Geldolf will officially announce the event to the press this Tuesday
POSTED: 28/05/05
BRIAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE AGAIN
Last weekend, Brian Harvey, made a second attempt at suicide after spiralling into depression recently. His girlfriend, Emma B, who was on reality TV show The Farm was informed this week and finished her relationship with him. The former ‘East 17’ star continues his fight with depression
POSTED: 28/05/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 28/05/05
- Sir Elton John has named the date when he will marry his boyfriend David Furnish. It will be on 21st December. Civil Partnerships for homosexuals become legal on 5th December
- It has been leaked that Kasabian have been lined up by the FA to write and perform the Official England World Cup song in 2006
- Lee Ryan from Blue has become the face of Dolce & Gabbana gear after signing a deal with the trendy designer label
- Bad news for Darkness fans, Frankie Poullain has walked out on the band after a series of rows. Frontman Justin Hawkins recently signed a solo deal
POSTED: 28/05/05
KYLIE PROPOSAL
It has been reported that Kylie Minogue's boyfriend, Oliver Matinez proposed marriage to her just hours after they found out she has breast cancer. He urged her to fight the disease so they can spend the rest of their lives together as Husband and Wife.
POSTED: 22/05/05
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2005
The 50th Eurovision Song Contest took place from Kiev in the Ukraine. The U.K were second to perform and Javine performed ‘Touch My Fire’. Being on early didn’t help our chances though, we came 22nd out of 24 with just a total of 18 points. We do have an excuse though because Javine had a bug that caused stabbing pains in her throat just days before the event. She was ordered by her doctors to not even talk before the contest. To be fair to the UK, we did have one of the best songs on the night but many would argue that political voting lost us points again on the night. Greece came out on top this year with 230 points with a song called ‘My Number One’ an up-tempo track which ironically was not dissimilar to the UK’s entry. Next year’s event will take place from Athens. Get all the goss from this years event HERE.
POSTED: 21/05/05
SHAKEY HITS IT ONE MORE TIME
Shakin’ Stevens won the grand final of TV show ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’ last night. The show offered forgotten artists to compete for the chance to record and release a new single again. Shakin’ Stevens will now soon release a double-A-side.
POSTED: 21/05/05
LOTS OF LOLLY
Pregnant R’n’B star Jamelia has said that she has developed a very odd food craving. The star can’t get enough of fruit ice lollies and can eat at least ten every day. She has even sent her boyfriend Darren Byfield to the 24 hour shop in the middle of the night to get her favourite treat.
POSTED: 21/05/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 21/05/05
- Duncan James, star of boyband Blue, has snubbed his Dad by not inviting him to the christening of his baby daughter. Duncan never got on with his Dad as a child after he walked out on his Mum
- The Cheeky Girls have avoided bankruptcy after begging their 86-year-old Gran for £20,000
- Girls Aloud have been told by there Manager, Louis Walsh, to curb their partying ways and has even given them a curfew
- McFly have told fans that their second Album will have a more grown-up feel to it
POSTED: 21/05/05
KYLIE CANCER SHOCK
It was revealed today that Kylie Minogue has breast cancer. She has had to cancel her Australian tour and her Glastonbury appearance to conquer the disease. Music Mania wishes her all the best.
Official Kylie Website Statement...
Whilst at home in Melbourne with her family this week prior to her Australian Showgirl Tour, Kylie was diagnosed with early breast cancer. She will undergo immediate treatment and consequently her Showgirl tour will not be able to proceed as planned.
Kylie said: "I was so looking forward to bringing the Showgirl tour to Australian audiences, and am sorry to have to disappoint my fans. Nevertheless hopefully all will work out fine and Ill be back with you all again soon."
POSTED: 17/05/05
THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS WANTS A KNIGHTHOOD
Ozzy Osbourne has said he wants to be knighted by the Queen. The 56 year old rocker said he would accept the honour so that his wife Sharon could be a Lady. But Ozzy said “I don’t think I’ll ever get offered one”
POSTED: 14/05/05
MACAULAY CULKIN AT MICHEAL JACKSON COURT CASE
Actor Macaulay Culkin was in court this week at the Michael Jackson trial. He admitted that he shared a bed with Michael as a child, 10 years ago, and he said that the claims that Michael abused him were “ridiculous”, the trial continues.
POSTED: 14/05/05
BITCHING IS BACK IN POP
Bitching was back in the celebrity world this week. At last weekends Soap Awards, singer Javine said hello to Peter Andre and also said hello to his fiancé, model, Jordon. Jordon replied, “don’t speak to me or Peter, you whore”. The pair are rivals after Jordon lost out to Javine to represent the U.K at this year’s Eurovision song contest.
Meanwhile more bitching as former Westlife star, Brian McFadden said that Madonna has no talent and can’t sing. Watch this space for the response.
POSTED: 14/05/05
INFIDELITY IS IN THE AIR
A national tabloid alleged that Justin Timberlake’s actress fiancé Cameron Diaz has been spotted snogging married man Shane Nickerson, an MTV producer. Shane later laughed off the rumours. Justin is recovering in hospital after having his throat nodules removed.
It was also alleged in the press this week that Liam Gallagher, from Oasis, has been spotted with his arm around a blonde woman while leaving a London pub, he is also rumoured to have given her a sneaky kiss. Liam is engaged to former All Saints singer Nicole Appleton.
POSTED: 14/05/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 14/05/05
- Britney Spears was rushed to Hospital again with the second scare over her unborn baby. The star was complaining of stomach cramps
- Former ‘Busted’ star Matt Willis was spotted out and about this week after his time in the Priory rehab clinic to help him kick the booze. The 22 year old star is said to be looking really well.
- Former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown has turned down the chance to be part of the next series of ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here’
- Eminem is set to headline at the American version of Live Aid which is set to take place in Washington DC to coincide with our ‘Live 8’ taking place in July
POSTED: 14/05/05
LIVE AID II CONFIRMED
It’s official, a new Live Aid concert will take place again this year. 20 years after the first concert. Of course Bob Geldof is the man that has made it all possible. The event will take place in London’s Hyde Park on the weekend of 2nd and 3rd July. The event will be called ‘Live 8’. It has been named that in reference to the G8 summit which takes place in Scotland on July 6th with all of the worlds most powerful leaders. However, the event clashes with the date set for this year’s Prince’s Trust Party In The Park so that event has been cancelled. Live 8 should be a free event and Bob Geldolf hopes it will put pressure on the G8 leaders to vote to end poverty in Africa.
POSTED: 08/05/05
SEARCH FOR MADONNA
Madonna certainly isn’t losing her popularity. She was the star most searched for on the internet search engine Google last month. Britney was the third most searched for
POSTED: 08/05/05
JUSTIN'S NODULE PAIN
Justin Timberlake is the latest singer to come down with the dreaded throat nodules. Nodules are painful growths in the throat that singers can get. They can be removed with an operation but if ignored it could well end a singer’s career. Justin checked into a LA Hospital on Thursday to undergo the operation.
POSTED: 08/05/05
WESTLIFE TRADEMARK TROUBLE
Westlife could lose a fortune after losing the right to trademark their name. The band wanted EU judges to protect their name but it was disallowed because a court in Luxembourg thought it was to similar to the German tobacco company ‘West’.
POSTED: 08/05/05

JAVINE WON'T BOOB
Javine, who will represent the UK at this months Eurovision song contest, has altered the dance routine to the song so her breast doesn’t slip out again like it did in her audition.
POSTED: 08/05/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 08/05/05
- Brian McFadden and girlfriend Delta Goodrem are planning to move to New York to start a new life
- Snoop Dogg has agreed to speak to students at Oxford University about smoking cannabis
- Kylie Minogue was snubbed by the producers of Neighbours and didn’t appear on the 20th anniversary shows because the crew wouldn’t film her over here to fit her busy schedule
POSTED: 08/05/05
LIVE AID II RUMOURS
Rumours have been rife about a secret plan for Live Aid II to take place later this year. It may take place around the same time as the G8 summit on 6th July. Bob Geldof is reportedly aware of the project and it is more than likely he will help organise the event. The Artists that are most likely to perform are the likes of Coldplay, Robbie Williams, Madonna and U2. Live Aid II is being supported by the ‘Make Poverty History’ campaign, which ‘musicmania.uk.com’ are proud to support.
POSTED: 30/04/05
GERI RUMOURS UNTRUE
Geri Halliwell has hit back after rumours on the internet suggest that she is being dropped by her record company. She got her record boss from ‘Innocent records’ to make a statement. He said “the rumours are totally unfounded. We are all extremely excited about Geri’s music”.
POSTED: 30/04/05
BRIAN IN HOSPITAL DASH
Former star of boyband ‘East 17’, Brian Harvey, was rushed to hospital this week after an apparent suicide bid. It is said the depressed star swallowed sleeping pills and ten cans of larger. The star recently walked out of the show ‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here’ after finding it to much to cope with the death of his Gran.
POSTED: 30/04/05
RETIREMENT HOME FOR PETER AND JORDON?
Peter Andre and his model fiancé, Jordon, are buying a £500,000 house in a top town for retirement. The pair due to have their first baby in June, have bought the home in Worthing, West Sussex.
POSTED: 30/04/05
HIGH DEMAND FOR TONY
After his huge success and having the biggest selling single of this year, so far, Tony Christie, has been signed up to sing at the final of the FA Cup and Rugby Union’s Challenge cup.
POSTED: 30/04/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 30/04/05
- A letter marking a key stage in the Beatles split is set to fetch £60,000 at an auction at Christies in London on 15th May
- Meanwhile, it was revealed this week that, Beatle, George Harrison’s Son, Dhani is dating Tina Barrett formerly of ‘S Club 7’
- Darius Danesh is signing a deal to take a leading roll in the stage musical, Les Miserables
- Madonna has landed a role in the forthcoming ‘Puss In Boots’ movie. She will provide the voice of one of the characters in the animated film
- Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin, doesn’t seem that proud of his Grammy Award. He says “it just sits there. It’s just a hunk of junk”
POSTED: 30/04/05
OASIS' PIRATE HORROR
Oasis were left distraught when pirate copies of their new Album appeared on auction website ‘eBay’ after a leak that could cost the band a fortune. Unlicensed CD’s of the Album due out on 16th May were available for £9.99. The tracks from the pirate copies are now likely to be spread across the world via the Internet through illegal download and file-sharing websites.
POSTED: 23/04/05
JAMELIA'S JOY
Congratulations to Jamelia who announced this week that she is three months pregnant. The R’n’B star and her Football player boyfriend, Darren Byfield, are said to be “ecstatically happy”.
POSTED: 23/04/05
DJs BEWARE !
Former Spice Girl, Emma Bunton, is so determined to make a successful comeback as a dance artist she is sending out promos to DJ’s under the name ‘MS B’ to make sure they don’t throw the track away without listening to it.
POSTED: 23/04/05
USHER'S BIG LOSS
American R’n’B star Usher has had a suitcase stolen with contents worth £50,000. The 26 year old stars case went missing from the reception desk of a New York Hotel he had just checked into.
POSTED: 23/04/05
THE DARTS'NESS
Justin Hawkins, from Rock act ‘The Darkness’, has devised a celebrity Darts show where celebrities play against world champions. Justin will present the show which he hopes will be screened in the Autumn
POSTED: 23/04/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 23/04/05
- Kelly Osbourne is in hot water with animal rights groups after she recently dyed her bulldog’s fur pink so she could take it to a Star Style Ball in Boston
- Japanese fans of Mariah Carey have built a website dedicated to her dog. Mariah is said to be a big fan of it and logs onto the site everyday
- Rock legend, Robert Plant, has claimed he went to porn nightclubs with the guys from the so called ‘squeaky clean’ group Abba
- Kylie Minogue has dumped her stylist William Baker. He is the man responsible for her famous hotpants look
- Pete Doherty is rumoured to have moved into the mansion of his supermodel girlfriend Kate Moss
POSTED: 23/04/05
NEW ERA FOR THE SINGLES CHART
The Official UK Singles Chart will be a more accurate chart from this weekend when Download sales will be added to street sales for the first time ever. It is a new era for the chart as the download format grows in popularity.
POSTED: 16/04/05
GLASTONBURY LINE-UP REVEALED
Coldplay, Kylie Minogue, The Killers, The White Stripes and Garbage were all confirmed to play the Pyramid stage at this year’s Glastonbury Festival in June. The full line up can be seen HERE.
POSTED: 16/04/05
BLUE TOUR BACK ON
Good news for Blue fans who had tickets to the bands cancelled tour in March. The tour is now back on and the guys will take to the stage in June and July after Lee has now been given the all clear for his throat problems. Tickets for the cancelled tour will be valid for the new tour dates.
POSTED: 16/04/05
MATT BUSTING THE BOOZE
Matt Jay from Busted, who split up earlier in the year, has checked into The Priory clinic to fight his booze problem. The 22 year old decided to get some help when his binge drinking got out of control. The news comes just a few days after his former bandmate, James Bourne, was pictured in the press fighting with photographers outside a nightclub.
POSTED: 16/04/05
BABY SCARE FOR BRITNEY
Britney Spears was rushed to hospital because she feared there was a problem with her unborn child. She was taken to a private wing of the hospital with severe abdominal pains. The three months pregnant star was also bleeding. Britney and baby were later given the all-clear my Doctors.
POSTED: 16/04/05
BLAMIE IT ON THE BOOGIE
Natalie Imbruglia has explained she hated her nickname at school. She said nobody could pronounce ‘Imbruglia’ and called her Imbooglia, that went to boogie and then that was shortened to Boog.
POSTED: 16/04/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 16/04/05
- Charlotte Church is going to see a hypnotherapist in a last ditch attempt to quit smoking. The star has been warned that smoking could damage her voice
- Robbie Williams has ended his feud with his old songwriter Guy Chambers. The pair didn’t speak for three years after a huge row when Robbie signed a £30 million deal with EMI
- The future of Westlife was questioned by the press after it was revealed a massive fight broke out in their Hotel room. The bandmates had to be pulled apart from each other by security
POSTED: 16/04/05
GLASTONBURY TICKET WARNING
After all of the Glastonbury Festival tickets sold out in less than 3 hours last Sunday, this week tickets have been appearing on the Internet on auction sites such as ‘Ebay’. However the festival organiser, Michael Eavis, has warned people not to purchase tickets from the black market as this year the tickets can only be used by the actual person that ordered them so the tickets bought privately won’t guarantee entry.
POSTED: 09/04/05
SHARON'S MERCY DASH TO HER DAUGHTER
Sharon Osbourne revealed why she had to pull out of a West End show recently. She said she had to make a mercy dash to America to see her daughter, Aimee, who had complications after having a lump removed from her breast. Sharon has said, “health really is the most important thing in life. After the 12 months we’ve had no one realises that more than me”
POSTED: 09/04/05
PETER'S BABY SECRET
Peter Andre has revealed he knows the sex of his unborn child. He says that his fiancé, model Jordon, doesn’t want to know the sex of the baby so he has to keep quiet about it.
POSTED: 09/04/05
SEARCH FOR THE NEW BUSTED
Universal records are looking for a new band to replace the gap in the market left by Busted who split earlier in the year. They have placed an advert in Kerrang! Magazine for a new pop-punk band. An insider said that McFly are doing a very good job at replacing Busted but they want a band with a bit more edge and attitude. Busted split up earlier this year after Charlie from the band joined a new band called Fightstar
POSTED: 09/04/05
J-LO'S A NO NO
Jennifer Lopez is still so fed up with people still calling her J-Lo that she has decided to take her new Husbands surname after all. She will be known as Jennifer Anthony
POSTED: 09/04/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 09/04/05
- Elton John has called fellow Gay musicians George Michael, and Boy George as thick after their recent bitchy comments about him in the press recently
- Natasha Bedingfield looks set to crack the states after one of her tracks has appeared on the movie soundtrack to ‘Miss Congeniality 2’
- If you have ever wanted Robbie Williams as your neighbour then you may be interested in Tom Jones house in L.A. Tom has put the house up for sale and it’s yours for a tidy £3 million
- Myleen Klass's boyfriend has escaped a jail sentence after handing himself in to Irish cops for drug offences
- Lee Ryan, formally from Blue, has landed on his feet. Mariah Carey has promised to introduce him to her producers. The pair met at her recent Birthday bash
POSTED: 09/04/05
MUSIC STARS HELP TO MAKE POVERTY HISTORY
Music Stars Justin Timberlake, Kylie Minogue, Puff Daddy, Bono and Bob Geldolf joined a whole host of other celebrities on a hard-hitting TV campaign to raise awareness of World poverty. The advert was screened simultaneously on lots of TV channels. The advert shows the stars clicking their fingers every three seconds to mark the death of another child in poverty. The advert urges viewers to help in anyway the can by going to www.makepovertyhistory.org, a charity that Music Mania is proud to support. If you missed the video you can see it HERE
POSTED: 03/04/05
LOUIS' AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Artist Manager, Louis Walsh, has got some music stars in a spin this week after signing a six-figure deal to write an autobiography. It is thought he could reveal secrets of the stars that he has managed including the likes of Boyzone, Westlife, Girls Aloud, Brian McFadden and Ronan Keating. Ronan has already said that his lawyers will be going through the book with a fine-tooth comb
POSTED: 03/04/05
BLAST FROM THE PAST
A new TV show started on Saturday night that promises to re-new the career of an ailing music star. ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’ allows former music stars to battle it out each week and the winner of the final will release a single hoping to spring them back to the top of the charts.
POSTED: 03/04/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 03/04/05
- Michael Jackson hit a set back in Court when a judge ruled that the jury will be allowed to hear previous allegations against him
- Darren Day turned up on the doorstep of Suzanne Shaw begging her to take him back. He walked out on her and their baby on Mother’s Day
- Chesney Hawkes is set to re-release his only Number One hit ‘The One And Only’ after being put back in the limelight after his recent stint on reality TV show ‘The Games’
- Charlotte Church will perform at the Wedding of Peter Andre and Jordon. It was said that Charlotte jumped at the chance
- Gareth Gates is planning a comeback with a new rockier sound. His career was put on the back burner last year after poor sales
- Kelly Osbourne is so desperate to stay off the alcohol she now has an alcohol counsellor who travels with her to gigs and events
- RnB Star Jamelia has bought herself a new £45,000 sports car just hours after passing her driving test
POSTED: 03/04/05
#BRITNEY'S BABY ONE MORE TIME#
Britney Spears is three months pregnant. After weeks of media speculation a U.S gossip columnist says there should be an announcement any day now. If true, it will be the 22-year-old star’s first child. Britney married Kevin Federline last year. Britney has also quit smoking for her pregnancy
POSTED: 26/03/05
CHEESY DOES IT
If you thought Tony Christie’s music is cheesy, after his ‘Amarillio’ song went to Number One last weekend, well you could be right. Tony has landed a £50,000 contract to be the face of Stilton. He will appear on TV adverts for the king of cheeses
POSTED: 26/03/05
N*E*R*D SPLIT
Urban act N*E*R*D have split up after a string of rows with their management. Pharrell Williams said that he, Chad and Shay have all had enough with the bosses at Virgin records and have called it a day
POSTED: 26/03/05
SUZANNE SPEAKS OF HER PAIN
Former member of pop band ‘Hear’say’, Suzanne Shaw has told the press how serial Love cheat Darren Day walked out on her and their child on Mother’s day. As he left her and their baby boy, Corey, he said “I don’t do family”. Suzanne said their relationship started going downhill after she gave birth
POSTED: 26/03/05
MICHAEL'S MORGAGE
Michael Jackson has mortgaged his own songs to raise £30 million. It was revealed he took out the loan two years ago. The news comes after prosecutors at his court case claimed he is crippled by £155 million of debts
POSTED: 26/03/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 26/03/05
- Pete Doherty took himself away from London and girlfriend, Kate Moss, this week and headed for Wales to write new material for his band Babyshambles’ next album. Kate missed him so much she joined him there later in the week
- American Idol judge Paula Abdul could face up to six months in prison after a hit-and-run motorway prang. She failed to stop after a minor bump in L.A last year
- Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez are fighting over David Beckham. They both want him to star in their next music videos
- Will Young has said he will be trying out new material for his new album in pub gigs to see how popular the songs are
POSTED: 26/03/05
SINGLES SELLS CONTINUE TO BE A WORRY
The Singles market came under fire in the press again this week after last weeks No’1. Even though we are nearly ¼ of the way through the year, Mcfly’s Number One charity record became the biggest selling single of 2005, out selling every other release this year in just one week. It is thought that it is due to lack of competition due to people buying music in more modern formats. This could change soon though with a new chart that will be introduced on 17th April when single sales and download sales we be added to the same chart for the first time ever.
POSTED: 19/03/05
CHRISTMAS WEDDING BELLS
Details of Rod Stewart’s third Wedding were revealed this week, he and Penny Lancaster are going to have a Christmas Wedding in a romantic beachside ceremony at his Florida mansion.
POSTED: 19/03/05
I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED WRITER'S BLOCK
Justin Hawkins, frontman of Rock act The Darkness, has said that writing their new Album is a “pain” and they are struggling to write new material. He even joked that they might call the Album “The Painstaking Second Album”
POSTED: 19/03/05
WHEN WILL I BE FAMOUS? - STILL WAITING
Matt Goss, who found fame in the late 80’s in Bros, was left red faced this week when he went to a trendy bookshop in Manchester to sign copies of his autobiography. Barriers were set up so fans could form an orderly queue but only eleven people turned up
POSTED: 19/03/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 19/03/05
- A national tabloid has revealed that Jamelia’s half-brother, Kiaro Beckford is in jail for a brutal gangland murder
- Charlotte Church is having singing lessons after damaging her voice with smoking and boozing
- Justin Timberlake is going to launch his own record label, no name has been decided for it yet
- Ocean Colour Scene are going to record a track with former Libertines singer Pete Doherty
- Unknown group ‘Geared4’ are set to sue opera group ‘G4’ for using the same name. Apparently, Geared4’s fans use the nickname G4 for the group
- Former ‘Stone Roses’ frontman, Ian Brown is being questioned by Police for allegedly thumping a fan on stage in America
POSTED: 19/03/05
THREE TIMES A LADY
It was revealed this weekend that Rod Stewart is going to get married for the third time to his long-term girlfriend Penny Lancaster. Penny has told the press how Rod got down on bended knee and said, “I love you, will you marry me?” Penny then threw her arms around him and burst into tears before replying “yes I will”
POSTED: 13/03/05
MICHAEL ALMOST GOES TO JAIL
Michael Jackson was almost sent to prison this week for failing to turn up for his court case. The star was being treated in hospital for a bad back and the angry judge ordered him to get there straight away or face being jailed. Michael’s entourage rushed him to the courtroom in his pyjamas and slippers. The star then burst into tears as soon as he got into the courtroom. The court case will continue this week.
POSTED: 13/03/05
NEWCASTLE BROWN
The people of Newcastle can all walk around with a golden glow after Girls Aloud star, Cheryl Tweedy, has decided to open a tanning salon in her home county. The salon will be run by her family. It comes after Cheryl and the rest of the band had a £500,000 each bonus last week.
POSTED: 13/03/05
KYLIE'S HIDEAWAY
It looks like Kylie Minogue has had enough of life in the public eye. She has just bought a holiday home on a remote island, off the Australian coast, with a population of just 90 people.
POSTED: 13/03/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 13/03/05
- Pink has split with her fiancé of three years after a huge row with him in a Taxi
- Rapper, 50 Cent, has become the first Artist in America to have three singles in the U.S Top 5 at the same time
- Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he did have a face lift and said it boosted his confidence no end
- Justin Timberlake had to rush his girlfriend, Cameron Diaz, to hospital after she fell from a chest of drawers at their home
- Boy George went on a rant about fellow musicians calling Madonna a “hypocrite” and saying Elton John “needs to learn to relax a bit”
- Pete Doherty and Kate Moss are back together again and had a night of passion this week to celebrate his birthday
- Former star of Busted, James Bourne, has recorded a duet with Leah Wood, daughter of Rolling Stone, Ronnie
POSTED: 13/03/05
JAVINE TO REPRESENT THE U.K
On Saturday night the BBC held it’s annual ‘Making Your Mind Up’ show to give the public the chance to choose who they want to represent the U.K at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. There was a choice of five acts. There was opera band Tricolore, former Eurovision entrant Gina G, Pop Idol runner-up Andy Scott-Lee, Popstars: The Rivals runner-up Javine and model Katie Price (aka Jordon). As the votes poured in it was neck and neck between Javine and Jordon but Javine won out in the end and will represent the U.K at this year’s Eurovision in May with a song called ‘Touch My Fire’.
POSTED: 05/03/05
PAY DAY AT LAST FOR GIRLS ALOUD
Girls Aloud are about to get a decent sum of money for the first time since the release of their debut single over two year’s ago. They will receive £2.5 Million after the sell out of their forthcoming tour. The girls will each receive a cheque for £500,000.
POSTED: 05/03/05
LIAM'S SON WON'T BE GOING OFF THE RAILS
It looks like Liam Gallagher’s son, Lennon, is going to be nothing like his Dad with a hard man image and a habit of getting into trouble. Lennon’s Mum, Patsy Kensit, has said that he wants to be a train driver.
POSTED: 05/03/05
BASHIR v JACKSON
The Michael Jackson Court case continued this week & Michael came face-to-face with presenter Martin Bashir. It is said that the star glowered ferociously at Martin who was there to give evidence after his documentary about Michael led to the child abuse claims
POSTED: 05/03/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 05/03/05
- Former Blue star, Duncan James has become a Dad. His ex-girlfriend has given birth to a 8lb girl called Tianie-Finn
- Jack Osbourne has blamed “crooked” Airport workers for the theft of his gems on a flight to the UK last week
- Opera group IL Divo’s Mother’s Day cards sold out from Selfridges in just 20 minutes this week
- Paul McCartney’s fortune tripled last year. The multi-millionaire star is now worth the same amount as Robbie Williams
- Edwyn Collins is still fighting for life in Hospital after a suspected second brain haemorrhage
- Rap star, Dizzee Rascal, was arrested this week for being in possession of pepper spray
- Jennifer Lopez has been targeted by animal rights campaigners because of her love of animal fur products
POSTED: 05/03/05
USHER GETS PROPOSED TO
R’N’B star Usher was inundated with hundreds of marriage proposals from his fans after his mobile phone number was leaked on the Internet. Computer hackers managed to get the details from Paris Hilton’s personal organiser. Other stars including Eminem have also had to change their mobile numbers.
POSTED: 27/02/05
PREGNANCIES A PLENTY
Three pregnancies were announced this week. Ronan Keating is expecting to be a Dad for a third time. Secondly, Jennifer Lopez has said she is “delighted” to be pregnant at the age of 35 and Peter Andre’s model girlfriend, Jordon, has revealed she is five month’s into her pregnancy.
POSTED: 27/02/05
DELTA SPEAKS OF HER PAIN
Delta Goodrem has spoken to the press about her agony when she realised her former boyfriend, Mark Philippoussis, was having a fling with Paris Hilton. She also said that she is not behind the recent break-up of Brian and Kerry McFadden
POSTED: 27/02/05
IT'S ALL OVER FOR BLUE
Boyband Blue have been forced to call it a day. Lee Ryan from the band was told he must not sing for months for fear he will cause permanent damage to his vocal cords. The rest of the band decided not to do their European Tour next month without him. It has signalled the end of the bands four years together.
POSTED: 27/02/05
THE LATEST ON MICHAEL JACKSON
Michael Jackson was back in court this week on child abuse claims. The court case had been called off for a few weeks due to problems beyond anyone’s control. Meanwhile, Michael now faces further troubles. He is being sued by the family of a Hospital Patient that died when she was moved from a high dependency room to make way for Michael when he was rushed to Hospital last week with severe Flu. The lady died later the same day after being moved.
POSTED: 27/02/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 27/02/05
- Noel Gallagher, from Oasis, has re-ignited the feud with Robbie Williams by saying he is rubbish and calling him Rodney Williams
- Jack Osbourne was left devastated after having £200,000 of gems stolen on a plane journey
- Rock group, Blink 182, have split up after constant arguments within the band
- Boyzone are set to reform for a reunion tour but Ronan Keating will be replaced with Andy Scott-Lee as the front man because Ronan refuses to be part of a reform
- Singer, Edwyn Collins is fighting for his life in hospital after suffering a massive brain haemorrhage
- Natasha Bedingfield took her first driving lesson this week. She was put off driving after her brother, Daniel’s, serious crash over a year ago
POSTED: 27/02/05
MORE AWARD SHOWS
This week saw two more award bashes. The 'Grammy' awards took place last Sunday and saw 'U2' pick up three awards for their hit single, Vertigo. U2 failed to win any Brit awards last week. The 'NME' awards took place on Thursday night and winners included 'Muse' winning Best Live Act, 'Franz Ferdinand' picked up an award for Best Track with 'Take Me Out' and the Best New Band award went to 'Razorlight'. Pete Doherty, from 'Babyshambles' pulled out of performing at the NME awards, at the last minute, because his Mum begged him not to go for fear that he would use drugs. A full list of winners for the Grammys and the NME awards can be found Here
POSTED: 19/02/05
A CRISIS FOR BLUE
There is trouble in the air for Boyband Blue, Lee Ryan from the band has been told by his doctors he must rest his voice for months or may never sing again. The band now has to decide if they will continue with their European tour without him. The tour starts next month.
POSTED: 19/02/05
WILL IN POLITICS ROW
Will Young has found himself in the middle of a politics row. Both the Labour and Conservative parties want him to sing their election campaign song. Will has said that he is interested in doing a song but doesn't know who for.
POSTED: 19/02/05
GOOD AND BAD NEWS FOR PETE
There was good and bad news for 'Babyshambles' star, Pete Doherty, this week. He left rehab a few days ago after being clean from drugs for two weeks, however his model girlfriend, Kate Moss, decided to dump him while he was still in rehab.
POSTED: 19/02/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 19/02/05
- Michael Jackson's court case was postponed again after he was rushed to hospital with suspected severe flu
- The band 'Girls Aloud' has been told by their record bosses to put on weight because they are too skinny. Their boss Louis Walsh fears they will become ill if they don't gain weight
- Delta Goodrem has had to hire extra security after getting hate mail because she's dating Brian McFadden
- If you hope you can marry Daniel Bedingfield one day, beware, he has said he wants to have 15 children when he settles down
- George Michael's song 'Careless Whisper' has been voted the best song from the past 25 years by a poll in The Sun newspaper.
POSTED: 19/02/05
BRIT AWARDS 2005
The Brit awards hosted by Chris Evans took place in London on Wednesday night and kicked off in style with a superb performance from The 'Scissor Sisters', Also performing were Brother and Sister, Natasha and Daniel Bedingfield sang a duet, Gwen Stefani sang, Jamelia dueted with Lemar and Joss Stone joined Robbie Williams on stage to help him out with his performance of 'Angels'. Other performers included The Streets, Green Day, Pharrell Williams & Snoop Dogg and Franz Ferdinand also performed. Bob Geldolf sang after being Awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Music gong.
Robbie Williams looked horrified when Chris Evans introduced former 'Take That' band members Gary Barlow and Howard Donald to present an award. It turned out to be 'Little Britain' stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams dressed up as his former band mates.
Award Winners included 'Keane', who won Best Album and Best Breakthrough act. 'Franz Ferdinand' won Best Group and Best Rock Act. Joss Stone went home with awards for Best Female Solo Act and Urban Act. 'McFly' won Best Pop and Robbie Williams won an award for the Best Single from the past 25 years that the 'Brits' have been running with his song 'Angels'. Internationally and the 'Scissor Sisters' picked up three awards for Best International Group, Album and Breakthrough Act.
A full list of winners and Music Mania's full review can be seen Here
POSTED: 12/02/05
PETE VOWS TO CHANGE HIS WAYS
Friends of Pete Doherty from 'Babyshambles' said they were glad we went to prison last weekend because it kept him off the drugs. Pete was finally released on Tuesday after his record company bosses were ordered to pay his £250,000 bail money. Pete has vowed to quit drugs for the love of his supermodel girlfriend Kate Moss
POSTED: 12/02/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 12/02/05
- Kylie Minogue has hinted that she may take a break from music to become a Mum. Kylie dates the film star Oliver Martinez
- Lee Ryan from Boyband 'Blue' has been told by his Doctors that he may never sing again if he goes on the bands European tour next month. He has to give his voice plenty of rest after medics found 'nodules' in his throat
- A survey of motorists has revealed that 'Beautiful Day' by Rock group 'U2' is the best classic song to drive to. It was revealed in an Autoglass survey of 4,500 drivers
- Speaking of surveys, another poll in 'Good Housekeeping' magazine has revealed that Kylie Minogue is the World's sexiest woman in her 30's. The magazine asked a panel to vote for their favourites
POSTED: 12/02/05
MICHAEL'S TRIAL GET UNDERWAY
The Michael Jackson Court case started this week. He is appearing after being accused of child molestation. He released a video message last weekend branding the accusations as "ugly" and "malicious". Only 300 fans were waiting to support him outside the courtroom. Police had anticipated up to 5,000.
There was a surprise on Tuesday when Michael's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, turned up to testify against him, she has previously supported him from the claims. It is thought she is testifying against him for revenge because he recently stopped her $1 Million a year divorce payout to her. The press have said that the payout was money to stop her talking to the media about Michael's lifestyle. The Court case was due to resume on Monday 7th but has been postponed due to Michael's Lawyer having personal problems as his sister has fallen seriously ill.
POSTED: 06/02/05
THINGS GO FROM BAD TO WORSE FOR PETE
Troubled 'Babyshambles' star, Pete Doherty, has had a bad week. The press have printed shocking pictures of him totally drugged up on stage. He was pictured with his hair soaked in sweat, his eyes rolling back into their sockets and he looked completely off the planet.
Meanwhile Pete's supermodel girlfriend, Kate Moss, has given him an ultimatum. She has told him "it's the drugs or me"
Pete has plenty of time to think about it though. He is spending this weekend in prison after his record company failed to pay his bail money. He was appearing in court on blackmail and robbery charges.
POSTED: 05/02/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 05/02/05
- Garage group Mis-teeq have decided to split up after 4 years together and seven Top 10 singles. They will pursue solo careers
- Brian McFadden and Delta Goodrem were boo'ed while performing their duet in Dublin this week. They were boo'ed by fans of Brian's ex-wife Kerry
- Jack Osbourne says he wants to quit fame to become a fireman. He says he wants to do something for others
- Robbie Williams has splashed out £3 million on a second riverside penthouse in West London
- Celebrity Big Brother runner-up and Blazin' Squad star, Kenzie has 'done a Gareth Gates' and slept with a big chested model. He is reported to have bedded Jodie Marsh
- Beyonce Knowles has asked 'Coldplay' star Chris Martin to record a duet with her
- Madonna is being lined up to be the new face of a new 'Kabbalah' energy drink. Madonna has followed the Kabbalah religion for many years
POSTED: 05/02/05
BRITAIN'S FINEST
Music stars have appeared in sketches of the comedy show 'Little Britain' for this year's Comic Relief. George Michael appears as Lou and Andy's dinner guest, Robbie Williams appears in a dress along-side Emily Howard and Elton John is interviewed by "the only gay in the village" Daffyd. The hilarious sketches will be screened in March.
POSTED: 29/01/05
ELVIS FANS CHEATED
Record bosses were slammed by the press this week for cheating Elvis fans out of his re-released songs. It was reported that Sony/BMG are only releasing around 20,000 copies, just enough to get Elvis to number one which then ensures the record shop shelves are clear the following week for the next Elvis re-release. The press have investigated and have been told that they will do their best to make sure more copies are available.
POSTED: 29/01/05
COLD PANIC
Coldplay went into a panic this week and called in lawyers when it appeared that tracks from their forthcoming Album had appeared on the Internet. The tracks were on a site called WinMX, which allows web-surfers to file share. It turned out the tracks were fake though. When people tried to download the tracks all that could be heard was a faint static noise.
POSTED: 29/01/05
PETE WANTS TO PROPOSE
Former 'Libertines' frontman, Pete Doherty, who was recently dumped by text message by Kate Moss has vowed to win her back to marry her because he says he is in Love with her.
POSTED: 29/01/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 29/01/05
- The press continued to suggest that Britney Spears maybe pregnant as they printed pictures of her husband, Kevin Federline, rubbing her tummy
- Mike Skinner from 'The Streets' has signed up to be the surprise guest performer at this year's Brit Awards
- Mariah Carey made yet another bizarre diva demand last week. She was so lonely in her hotel room that she had her dog flown 2,500 miles to her at a cost of £1,500
- Antony Costa from 'Blue' has organised a celebrity party in London's Embassy Club on Wednesday to raise money for the Tsunami Appeal
POSTED: 29/01/05
MUSIC STARS ARE BEST IN BIG BRO
Last night the two musical Celebrity Big Brother housemates came out on top of the Channel 4 show. 'Blazin' Squad' rapper Kenzie took second place while 'Happy Mondays' star Bez Won the show picking up £50,000 for his own bank account. The skint star said he would use the money to "pimp up my ride"
POSTED: 24/01/05
MUSIC MAKES MILLIONS FOR CHARITY
Two huge music based fundraising events took place this week to raise money for the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. Monday saw the biggest radio show ever, a twelve-hour marathon show, which was broadcast on nearly every commercial radio station in the country. Celebrities such as Davina McCall, Dermot O'leary, Chris Evans, Kate Thorton, Frank Skinner, Zoe Ball, Tony Blackburn and Johnny Vaughan presented the shows with lots of Artists performing Live in the Studios. The target was to raise £1 million but the show actually raised over £3 million.
And on Saturday night we saw a charity gig in Cardiff's Millennium stadium also to raise money for the appeal. Performers on stage included Eric Clapton, Keane, LuLu, Craig David, Brian Mcfadden and many more.
POSTED: 23/01/05
'BUSTED' BUSTED
After they revealed they are splitting up, last weekend, this week Busted received some bad news when a former band member and songwriter, Owen Doyle, has said he will sue them for song-writing royalties. James from the band was also left devastated when his long-term girlfriend, Tara Tointon, dumped him because he is no longer in a band.
POSTED: 22/01/05
LEE'S COCAINE BINGE
Lee Ryan from boyband Blue has appealed to his fans to never dabble with drugs. He told The Sun newspaper how he feared for his life after going on a cocaine binge when he was younger and urged his fans "Don't do drugs".
POSTED: 22/01/05
BOOKIES LEFT 'ALL SHOOK UP'
Bookies were taken to the cleaners this week after Elvis became the UK's 1000th No'1 last Sunday. They were taken by surprise because they said most of the Elvis bets they take are for him to be found alive
POSTED: 22/01/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 22/01/05
- Kerry Mcfadden has been banned from going to the Brit awards because her former husband Brian will be there with his, rumoured, new girlfriend Delta Goodrem
- The press have been reporting that Britney Spears may be pregnant after she was spotted buying a swimming costume in a Maternity shop
- Simon Cowell has launched a verbal attack on Beyonce Knowles saying he is "mystified" by her success because she is not sexy and is not a great singer
- Troubled former Libertine's frontman Pete Doherty is having a fling with Supermodel Kate Moss
- The Glastonbury festival has been given the go ahead for this year but organiser Micheal Eavis has said the event will take a break and will not take place in 2006
POSTED: 22/01/05
HOTPANTS - HOT PROPERTY
Kylie Minogue has had her famous gold hot pants insured for £1 million. They are on display at an exhibition of her stage gear in her home city of Melbourne, Australia. The hotpants appear in a bulletproof glass case.
POSTED: 15/01/05
MUSIC STARS PROVE POPULAR IN THE BIG BRO HOUSE
Celebrity Big Brother continued all this week and both of the music stars in the house are still there. Happy Monday's star Bez and Blazin' Squad's Kenzie are both yet to be evicted. The series ends next Sunday.
POSTED: 15/01/05
BRIT NOMINATIONS REVIEWED
On Monday the nominations for the Brit awards 2005 were announced. Here is a brief look at the Nominations... Keane have been nominated for best group, best album and breakthrough artists. Will Young is up for Best male solo, best single and best song. Franz Ferdinand are up for five awards for best group, album, breakthrough act, rock act and best live act. The Streets are up for best solo, album and urban act. A full list of Nominations can be found HERE. Confirmed to perform at this year's Brits are Scissor Sisters, Keane, Lemar, Green Day, Franz Ferdinand and Daniel Bedingfield will duet with his sister, Natasha, for the first time ever at the event. Chris Evans will present this year's bash in London on Wednesday 9th February
POSTED: 15/01/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 15/01/05
- Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Lee Ryan from Boyband Blue after he has failed to pay up compensation to a photographer that he assaulted
- The U.K's biggest ever radio show will take place this Monday and will be broadcast on nearly every commercial radio station in the country. Radio Aid is a fundraising event to help the victims of the Asian Tsunami
- The Parents of Brian McFadden's former wife, Kerry, have branded him an "absolute bastard" in the press after he admitted his fling with singer Delta Goodrem
- X Factor runners-up classical act 'G4' have signed a £1 million record deal with Sony Music and will release their debut on February 28th
POSTED: 15/01/05
BUSTED SPLIT IS MADE OFFICIAL
Busted officially revealed today that they are splitting up. They are splitting after Charlie has decided to quit the band to concentrate on his new band 'Fightstar'. The band revealed that they have split up in a press conference on today. Guitarist James Bourne was said to be heartbroken but understood Charlie's reason for leaving and wished him all the best. Here is the official statement posted on their website...
Fri 14th:
Busted Announcement
Following the departure of Charlie Simpson, Busted announced today (Friday 14th Jan 2005) that they have decided to split up.
Over the last two years James Bourne, Charlie Simpson and Matt Willis have become household names. Busted have had eight top three hits including four number ones. Both Busted albums, 2002's Busted and 2003's A Present For Everyone, have clocked up over 1 million sales each.
Busted won Best Pop Act and Best Breakthrough Act at the 2004 BRIT awards and they were nominated for Best British Group. Most recently they topped the charts with the theme to the Thunderbirds movie, which was voted Record Of The Year.
In the course of their career Busted have sold out 50 UK arenas including 11 Wembleys and last year they sold more Wembleys than any other artist (equaling the all time record), consolidating their position as the biggest and best pop act in the UK.
Says Matt Willis: "It's a really sad day for all of us but we've always said that if one member left then we'd call it a day. The last three years have been unbelievable and I'd like to say a massive thank you to all our fans- you've been amazing."
Says Charlie Simpson: "I'm incredibly proud of everything that we've achieved in Busted. We've enjoyed some of the best times in our lives together. I wouldn't change one single bit of it. This has been a really difficult decision and I hope the fans will understand"
Says James Bourne: "I'm devastated that Charlie has chosen to quit Busted, but I have to respect his decision and I fully support him and wish him all the best for the future. I would like to say a personal thank you to all the fans who have made the last three years the best years of my life. I'll remember these years forever."
POSTED: 14/01/05
IS THE END NIGH FOR THE CD SINGLE?
Record company bosses are watching the singles market with great interest after downloaded songs topped the CD single market on sales for the first time ever. In the last week of 2004 312,000 downloaded songs were purchased against 282,000 CD singles. Experts say that the CD single format could soon be gone forever.
POSTED: 08/01/05
WHAT A CHEEK
It is rumoured that The Cheeky Girls are facing bankruptcy as their PR agency has issued a demand for unpaid debts and will take them to court if they don't pay up soon.
POSTED: 08/01/05
J-LO IS A NO NO
Jennifer Lopez has said that she is sick of people who still use her old nickname J-Lo. She has said that J-Lo is not a real person. She is also considering calling her new Album 'Call Me Jennifer'
POSTED: 08/01/05
STEVE RAISES OVER £500,000 FOR THE TSUNAMI APPEAL
Steve Brookstein has raised well over half a million pound for the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal by donating all profits from his single 'Against All Odds'. The X Factor winner's debut went to Number One last weekend is expected to raise a lot more for the appeal.
POSTED: 08/01/05
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER KICKS OFF
The third Celebrity Big Brother started on Thursday and two stars from the music world have gone in the house. Bez from 'Happy Mondays' fame and Kenzie from garage group 'Blazin' Squad' have settled in and we will keep you up to date with their progress
POSTED: 08/01/05
NEWS BRIEFS- 08/01/05
- Classical artist and former 'Hearsay' band member, Myleene Klass, is getting married. She has said she is set to marry her Irish boyfriend Graham Quinn
- Will Young has been voted the male celebrity with the sexiest body in a poll by Heat Magazine
- Beatles guitarist George Harrison is among 195 names added to the 'Oxford Dictionary Of National Biography' which lists people who have made an impact on society
- The Libertines guitarist Carl Barat has been told he needs an operation to remove a tumour behind his ear
POSTED: 08/01/05

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